Wood’s Museum

“It should be said that the choruses were execrable, rendered as much so by the bungling of the orchestra itself as by the want of voice on the part of the singers. This was partly redeemed, however, by the way Miss Thompson, Miss Longmore, Mr. Beckett and Mr. Cahill sang ‘Hark, Hark, the Angels are Whispering in Oenone’s Cottage.’

"The music of this burlesque needs more rehearsal, but when it has been more fully prepared the burlesque will be as amusing as any of its class.”

“Two new faces of unusual loveliness appear most appropriately in the parts of Venus and Cupid—Miss Walton and Miss Arnott. Their voices are sweet and girlish, the first showing the best musical ability in the leading parts.”

“The honors of the evening were fairly carried off by Mr. Becket as Enone; by Miss Thompson as Paris, and by Miss Minnie Walton as Venus—the last-named lady singing a Spanish love song in a manner that caused the Cuban portion of the audience to become quite wild with excitement.”

No mention of music.

“Miss Weathersby likewise met a cordial reception from the audience. She played Mercury with a deal of vivacity and sang the music allotted to her charmingly. Miss Minnie Walton, of whom we had received most flattering accounts from San Francisco, made her first appearance in New York upon the above evening [Nov. 14]. She has a fine figure, an exceedingly pretty face, blonde hair in profusion, sings well and acted the character of Venus as well as the part would allow. She may be considered a decided acquisition to the troupe. During the evening she sang a song in the Spanish language which was received with enthusiasm.” Includes cast listing.