The performers were amateurs (two bookkeepers, and a cashier in private life), and could not have been hired to play for any amount of money, though they were always willing to favor a few friends.

The other performers were: the two Duchesses of Ancaster and Hamilton, who danced little; Lady Effingham and Lady Egremont, who danced much; the six maids of honour; Lady Susan Stewart, as attending Lady Augusta; and Lady Caroline Russel, and Lady Jane Stuart, the only women not of the family.

The two best performers were our old friend the false bellbird, with its series of ringing whistles, and a shy, attractive ant-thrush.

The last noted performer on this instrument was John Morgan, a Welshman, who died 1720).

every performer would be a Caesar or Nothing; their several pretentions to preference were not to be limited within the laws of harmony; they would all choose their own songs, but not more to set off themselves than to oppose or deprive another of an occasion to shine.

Perhaps it was all a little theatrical, but the performers were all Rachels.

The fourth performer in this trial of memories was an ancient lady, gaily dressed, and intently eager on the game.

" The new performer, you perceive, was an actor with a title.

Persons straying into the church, as they often did, attracted by the sound of music, would declare the performer to be an experienced masculine musician.

The most brilliant performer was a late arrival, who made his appearance just as the performance was about to commence.