te in the scale her greatest altitude, as well as to more
pointedly mark this rare achievement in vocalism, a number of the best
musicians of Chicago published a card in "The Tribune," in which they
declared that "Miss Anna Hyers sang at the concert last night the
second G above the staff,--a note touched by no other singer since
Jenny Lind."

Still proceeding towards the East, they next appeared in Cleveland,
O., where their delightful vocal powers were thus alluded to by "The
Daily Leader:"--

"On Saturday evening last, we had the pleasure of listening
to the Hyers sisters, who have, since their appearance in
public, been the recipients of the most flattering
testimonials; and are warranted in saying, not without the
best claim to them, the exhibition they gave of their
ability was most satisfactory. The soprano (Miss Anna) has
an exceptionally pure, sweet voice, with ample power for all
the demands of the concert-room. Her execution was
admirable. The contralto (Miss Emma) possesses a voice of
remarkable quality; and we do not hesitate to say that a
richer or more evenly-conditioned contralto voice is rarely
heard. Her execution was all that could be desired."

Encouraged by the marked success which had thus far crowned their
efforts, their father, with whom and under whose direction the Misses
Hyers had travelled since leaving California, now determined to
enlarge his troupe. This he did by engaging the services of Mr.
Wallace King of Camden, N.J., a gifted and accomplished tenor-singer;
Mr. John Luca, widely and favorably known from his connection formerly
with the celebrated "Luca family," and who sang baritone; while as
accompanist he engaged the fine pianist, Mr. A.C. Taylor of New York.

An intelligent idea of the composition of Mr. Hyers's troupe can be
formed by a perusal of the following, which was the preface given to
the programme of his concerts:--

[Illustration:

THE GREATEST MUSICAL PHENOMENA OF THE AGE!

THE FAMOUS CALIFORNIA VOCALISTS,

THE

HYERS SISTERS!

(COLORED.)

MISS ANNA MADAH HYERS _Soprano_
AND
MISS EMMA LOUISE HYERS _Contralto and Tenore_
ASSISTED BY
MR. WALLACE KING _Tenor_
AND
MR. JOHN LUCA _Baritone_

AND THE GIFTED PIANIST,