the Hutchinsons and Lucas was among the best musical
entertainments ever given here. The audience was large, and
the artists sang with spirit.

"Where all sang so well, it is difficult to select the
best.... The Lucas are charming musicians, both instrumental
and vocal; and, when two such companies unite, there will be
superior concerts."

A Sandusky (O.) paper, March 1, 1859, says,--

"The Hutchinsons and Lucas sang to quite a full audience at
West's Hall last evening. The performance could not, coming
from troupes possessing talent varied and of the higher
order, be otherwise than good. These bands, when they
united, made a palpable hit. Their combined concerts are
almost invariably successes."

A Wooster (O.) paper, February, 1859, says,--

"The Hutchinsons and Lucas--these two celebrated
troupes--will give together one of their unrivalled
entertainments at Arcadame Hall on Saturday evening next.
They are spoken of in the highest terms by the press in
different directions. Both troupes have been in Wooster
before; so that it is unnecessary for us to speak of them
favorably. The hall will undoubtedly be filled."

A Cleveland (O.) paper, Feb. 28, 1859, says,--

"The well-known Luca family are now giving concerts in
connection with Asa B., Lizzie C., and little Freddy
Hutchinson, of the Hutchinson family; and their performances
are highly spoken of by Western exchanges. They perform in
Elyria on Tuesday evening; and will soon appear in this
city, we understand."

Shortly after the return of the Luca family from the tour with the
Hutchinsons, Cleveland the pianist, with a noble aim, resolved to go
to Africa. This circumstance caused the disbandment of the troupe.

Their father has resided for a long time at Zanesville, O., where,
although quite advanced in years, he is still esteemed as a vocalist,
singing in a church choir, and where he enjoys the respect of all for
his many good qualities of heart and mind.

His two sons, John and Alexander, are now, as ever, devoted to the art
of music; the former being a valuable member of the celebrated Hyer
sisters concert and dramatic troupe, while the latter is vocal
director of another company.

As a fitting close to this sketch, as a corroboration of my own
testimony, and as an evidence of the noble qualities possessed by that
rare music