Luscombe SearelTs letters in the " Herald " showed more pluck than discretion. Despite his somewhat loose composition he was, however, right as regards one point. Ido think professional musicians and vocalists are entitled to demand that the critics sent to review their efforts shall be musicians themselves. In this particular instance, however, Lingard may thank his stars that neither M. Cailliau or Judge Fenton did write the critique. If they had there would indeed have been warm work. From a musical point of view, the performance was undoubtedly beneath contempt, and this is what made Searell's protests so ridiculous.
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Observer, Volume 1, Issue 4, 9 October 1880, Page 30
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