Guy Mannering

“Let us say, too, that the musical part of the performance, as given at Booth’s Theater, presents several features of eminent merit. The opening glee, ‘The winds whistle cold,’ is delightfully sung, and so is ‘The chough and crow’ glee, in act second; though their effect would be better if the appearance of certain of the chorus singers were a little less Dutch. Especial commendation, likewise, is due to Mr. Arthur Matthison, for the earnest expression and polished style of his singing. But the sweetest and most touching bit of music in the piece, to our taste, is the simple cradle-song which Meg Merrilies herself sings to Henry Bertram, in order that his heart may awaken to sounds of other days. Mrs. Waller executed this with admirable finish, and made it sadly pathetic. Of the instrumental part of the musical performance Mr. Mollenhauer has the direction; and he conducts it with genuine ability and taste.”