Anna and Mr. J. Luca, was
also remarkably well rendered; Miss Anna displaying the
admirable qualities of her voice and her careful training to
the greatest advantage.

"The audience was enthusiastic, and the encores were
frequent."

Said "The New-York Tribune,"--

"A concert was given last evening by the Hyers sisters at
Steinway Hall. These are two young colored girls who have
received a musical training in California, and who are by no
means mere 'Jubilee' singers, as the programme of last
evening clearly shows. It embraced several airs and duets
from 'Martha' and 'Trovatore;' the last being the
'Miserere,' which called forth hearty applause."

"The Evening Telegram" alluded to them in the following complimentary
terms:--

... "The selections last evening embraced a high order of
music, operatic and otherwise; and were rendered with a
taste and grace that elicited frequent applause.

"One of the young girls possesses a very pure soprano, the
other an equally excellent contralto voice; and, singly or
together, their execution is marked by a refinement,
culture, and attractiveness that deserve first-class
audiences and first-class appreciation."

So great was the success of the talented troupe in the metropolis,
that when they visited Brooklyn they were already fully advertised,
and a general and very eager desire was manifested in that city to
witness their performances. So great was this desire, that, said "The
Brooklyn Daily Union,"

"Not only was every inch of standing-room in the Young Men's
Christian Association Hall occupied, but the ante-room and
even the stairway were completely jammed. In spite, however,
of the uncomfortable crowding, every one was pleased to be
present, and all were delighted with the concert.

"The young ladies are gifted with remarkable voices, and
sing together with perfect harmony; displaying the full
compass and beauty of their voices, which are clear and
sweet.

"Mr. Wallace King's rendering of Tennyson's beautiful song,
'Come into the garden, Maud,' was really exquisite, and was
followed by a vociferous encore. The concert was one of the
finest of the series."

But notwithstanding the many critical tests to which these young
ladies had been subjected all along from California to New York, and
despite the f