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Most conspicuous among his virtues we would mention his faithfulness; duty was his king. And next we mention modesty, that made him win and wear his honors with consummate grace. And then a native kindliness that made his friendships deep and tender, and filled his soul with charity "that thinketh no evil." And then purity of thought and deed that stamped its credentials on his clear, honest face; and over all an unobtrusive piety that graced and softened his whole being. He has taught us all how to put value into our living, and hope into our death...
...attitude toward "Smintheus" has been pleasant or gentlemanly. In view of the uncomplimentary epithets (which we do not care to repeat) that have been freely used by the Record and the Courant, we do not think that complaints, least of all violent denunciations, come from them with very good grace. In connection with this subject, we cannot forbear mentioning a pleasant private note which we have received from "Smintheus," which we are not at liberty to print, - a note which proclaims him as much a gentleman as the efforts of his defamers proclaim them the opposite. The author of "Heliotrope...
...fifth number consists chiefly of a solo by Mr. Osgood, more attention has been paid to the performance than to the composition, and the latter has not had the appreciation which it deserves. The air has much grace and beauty, and is brought to an end (after the introduction of the chorus) through a series of modulations, which admirably prepare the way for the closing sustained note and cadence...
...Tuesday or Thursday must admit that if the echoes from Sanders made Sophocles turn in his grave, it was with a sigh of relief that his immortal production had been at last freed from the conventionalities and restrictions of a Greek festival, and rendered with its full dignity, grace, and power. We went to see a piece of antiquarianism, and we came away feeling that we had indeed seen a tragedy...
...costumes were a perfect delight. It was as if the figures with which we are familiar in vases, paintings, and statuary had suddenly warmed into life, burst from their confinement, and appeared before us with all the grace of motion and the brilliancy of color. The most artistic dress was perhaps that of Jocasta on her second appearance. In general it may be said that the actors did not seem to feel quite at home in their drapery...