The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-26


him In an intrigue, imprisoned and disinherited
him, substituting bis ia his room and thus tho
late Mr. Dyce Sumroo became the inheritor OF
French nickname and of half a million sterling.
which was paid over to him from the Anglo Indian
exchequer, where it had been deposited.
Madame Anna ThiIl0n.
From the Lond On Journal
This exquisite vocalist, and fascinating actress,
was born in England. She went to France when
quite child, and atthe early age of fifteen, married
M. Claude Ihillon, leader Of the orchestra at
Havre.
She made her debit on the stage at Clermont, in
1887, in the opera Of LIE Rossgnol'' (Which was
got up for her during her late engagement at the
princess's theatre). she also sung in Jean de
Paris" Her engagement at Clermont lasted no
longer than six months for talent like hers was not
destined to remain long 10 such comparative Obscu-
rity. Ponchard, the brother Of the celebrated
engaged her for the principal theatre at Nantes.
While there she performed the most wonderful feat
in the annals Of music, having studied the two
operas of Z" Le Serment" and :" LIE Dieu ct la
Bay adere' in seven days She played them both
on the same night. She rem aimed at Nantes year
and half, and at the end Of that time was en-
gagged by the great singer, Antenor Jolly, for the
Theatre do Ia Renaissance, in Paris.
Before leaving Nantes, the municipality of the
town waited on her in body, requesting of her to
remain at that theatre for one year more: begging
of her also to fix her salary, which the inhabl-
tants would gladly undertake to defray.
The president of the society of fine arts also waited
on her, and presented her With superb bouquet,
tied with white silk scarf, embroidered in gold, in
the name Of the society. The bouquet was accom-
She made her dt0f at the Renaissance, in the opera
of Lady Melvil," which was written for her, as
was also g l. Eau Mervelleuse" and GO La Chaste
Suzanne" in which last she sang both the principal
parts of tenor and soprano.
There Donizetti's opera of "Lucia Di Lammer-
moor" was translated and adapted to the French
stage for her. The late lamented composer was SO
delgh ted with her interesting performance of Lu.
ca that he Immediately wrote tor her the opera of
"La Favorite," then called Change de Nisida;''
but, in consequence of the too frequent perform
ances of the drama, the theatre was ruined and 1t
closed, thus putting end at that time to the pro-
ductiOn Of DOnizettls opera.
But our talented countrywoman was not suffered
to remain long idle, for she was Immediately en-
gagged for the Opera COmique, where she made her
and in which Auber wrote for her new air. 1t
was also for her he wrote his chef dGmure, 8. Les
Diamans de la Couronae F" Tin which she achieved
such success here as well as in Paris), and " LIE
Theatre). While at the Opera Comique, our own
talented and popular composer, Mr.. Balfe, wrote
for her his " Puts dAmour," since performed at
the Prncess's Theatre, under the name Of The
of Geraldine, in this charming opera, was perfec.
ton. While at the Opera Comique she sung in all
the following operas" Lestocq," "Zsnetta,
"bEau Marvshlepse La Part a;H dS p pdahs
9" lie Deserteur," s'Jeannot ct Colin,' 60 Caglios-
tro,"" lie Mscon,"" L'Eclair," Sc, &c:
AT length her engagement at the P5ineesss
ss hsT n'
and 50 great was her success that the theatre filed
every night to overAowing which obliged the
manager, Mr. Maddox, to open a row Of boxes
round the upper part of the theatre, which, till
then, had remained closed since the opening of the
house. Nothing, including the Jenny Lind mania,
can exceed the excitement which prevailed on
the last night Of our charming prima donna's
performance at this theatre, both behind rs
well rs before the curtain-many Of the artists
shedding tears on bidding her farewell. On
being called for, after the opera, amongst In
Vulnerable bouquets, beautiful white silk flag was
thrown to her, on which was embroidered, in let
tiers OF gold "To the Brightest Jewel in the Grown
Diamonds" The flagstaff was surmounted by
gold crown, in the centre Of which was inserted
costly bouquet.
After starring for some time in the French pro-
vnces, Madame Th!llon returned to )ndon, having
been engaged by Mr.. Bum. She appeared at
Drury Lane, in the opera Of The Encaantress,"
and composed BY Mr.. Balfe. 1t is needless to on.
large upon her success; all who have seen her in
this opera, must remember her exquisite imperso-
nation Of Stella. To those who have been SO I'M
lucky as not to have seen "The Enchantress, il is
only necessary to remark, that the opera ran the
whole Of Madame Thil'ons engagement, and that 1t
was again produced on her subsequent engagement
at Drury Lane. She next went to the Haymarket,
her. She sang the music charmingly, and was the
acme Of archness and piquancy in another opera,
called &c The Wonderful Water Cure" also adapt
ed for her from the French. After again starring
in the French provinces, Madame Thillon reap
peared at the Princess's, in 1.-THE Daughter Of the
Regiment" and cer,ainy her success In that part
was most triumphant, many preferring hort to Jenny
Lind-and deservodly so; for not only did she dis
play the nardfe and petulanco Of the spoiled child
Of the eguent, but the truo woman Was also pour
trayed by her with the most tender pathos aud de-
lie.ous feeling. Who can ever forget her exquisite
singing Of the romance, "hlnd friends, farewell,
which concludes the first act of this OPERA or her
brilliant and finished performance Of the celebrated
rataplan duet. On her benefit and last appearance
in this character, shower OF bouquets saluted her,
on her unanimous recall before the curtain, accom-
panied by the following lines
yove being one day In a mood rather merry
No well knew what the reason could be-
Some say it was caused by odd glass Of sherry
Or perhaps mrs. Juno had gone cut to tea
Whatever It was, being bent a freak,
he call a Mercury in and began thus to speak
My Jolly young spark I've had sad news from earth
A moot dreadful disease. lately known a. ensui,
Has caused among st mortas tn extinction Of mirth-
And I'm fully resolved this no longer III Ill be"
Cuoth Mercury, THAT need not trouble you sire
Haven't they Charley Dickens and Albert smith there
'Yes-but these hit boy and what they require"
Said Joye. rs the far famed ninth statue so far.
SO lend me our aid and a creature We II form,
so perfect and rare shell take Europe by storm.
Fin; get me some clay and shape viii mould
such never poor mortals before did behold
And send 10 the Grsces and say ia be glad
IL the model Ct two Of their feet could be had
Bid Cupid attend me that Saucy young hc,
Fer 4 thirk I shall want just 60 borrow his smile
Next fetch two planets m resolved that her eyee,
OF all hearts shall each citadel take BY surprise
Then go catch me q merlnsii-my statue swear
shall borrow the Syrcns sweet voice and bright hair.
The mouth Is pu1zler but Cupid, you know
Can easily lend US the shape Of his how!
Stay. be not so hasty the mermaid must bring
OF The purest of pesr, a beautiful string
My epchantress though almost goddess, It's true.
Must have teeth for she cannot vel live upon dew
Fleet Mercury having brought AL thtsc articles,
Joves wonderful art soon united the PARTICLES
a form divine then appeared TO the tight,
That for mere mortas eyes was almost too bright
Jove view "a, quite enchanted, work so entire,
And quickly endowed II with wits sacred fire.
Then TO Mercury cried, mo time must be lost