The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-03

MADAME oELEsrRs FAREWELL ENGAGEMENT AT TIE
BROADWAY THEATRE.

MADAME oRLEsrR's FAREWELL ENGAGEMENT AT THE
BROADWAY THEATRE.
One after another of the female lights of the stage are
Fetting this continent to reappear in Europe With
in the month have had having in this CITY
the farewell performances Of Miss Cushman Madame
Thiion and Madame Celeste The latter talented and
-opuar actress commenced her last engagement in
hiscountry at the Broadway Theatre Monday even
pg last and drawing large houses Madame Celeste
seo dramatic actress of the first rank the stage and
aa bad very brilliant The daughter of soldier
lnNspoleons "grand army she made her debut in this
sty asa ddnse and pantomimist in 1925 and was re-
ceved with great eat She then announce ed as only
fourteen years Of age though probably she somewhat
Older Her first appearance in the Bowery Theatre
then conducted by Mr.. Clifford when she performed
prentsble engagement and afterwards made very sue
cessfu tour through the States She subsequently, in
1882 appeared at the Park Theatre under Mr. Barry the
present stage manager at Broadway During her stay
here she married very wealthy gentleman Of Baltimore,
nsmed Elliott, by whom she had daughter Her
husband did not long survive the union and she was
Afterwards engaged in tedious law suit the recovery
OF his property 1t ended in her receiving some eighty
or ninety thousand dollars--a lucky contamination
which was probably contributed in great degree by
the marriage OF her daughter with the of the princ
pal executor She returned to Europe in 1887 when
she exchanged the ballet for legitimate branch
the profession In meo drama she attained high repu-
tston and subsequently became drcctrcss of the Adel
phi theatre Londona position which she still occupies
She came back to this country fall with the inten
ton Of remaining year here; but her duties at the
Adeph prevent her carrying eat original design and
she Is now the point of departure these shores
probably never to return.
Madame Celeste has appeared each night of her
Present engagement in the drama of St Mary's Eve
story of the solway in which she played the character
o. Madeline with copsummate skill drawing down
repeated and enthusiastic applause from her audience
She also sustained evening characters the
military spectacle entitled The French Spy 1t is not
asyet announced when her engagement will terminate
BcwERr THEATRE-Thc beautiful romance entitled
The corsican Brothers. which has for six weeks been
performed with triumphant the audience giving
the most marked testimony of their pleasure by the
evening. ~
BRoAown THEATnE.-The exciting and interesting
1rama entitled, The Willow Copse' will be nrodnceS
for the first time in this city Madame Celeste In her ad
nred character Of Rose Fielding She will be supported
the other leading characters by the most talented
members OF the Broadway company. All will close with
Valet de Sham
NRLo's GsRpEN.-A bill of great variety will be pre-
scented this evening consisting Of the first acts of the
phideN La Bayadore' and the grand advertisement Of
" Catar.na' Those who have the Rousset Family
require little euosy from us. They all they repre-
sented
BunIos's THrATRE.-Sh akspeare's beautiful comedy
Of :. Twelfth Night which has been so faithfully |
at this establishment will again be presented
for the second and last time with all the fyorte of the
drama in the cast The entertainments will close with
the farce Of T" Good for Nothing
NATIONAL THEATRE -Purdy il still as active as ever
IN catering for mis- patrons. Miss Fanny Walack. an
actress o. considerable abilities will appear in her much
admired character Of Nancy Sykes The entertainments
WIN conclude with the comedy Of Faint Heart never
won Fair Lady
LyoB5M THEATRE.-Slr II b. Phillips the promptcr.
takes hs benefit this evening when hoped his friends
VIII rally. and give him substantial proof of their
Teen The pieces selected are the ! Dumb Girl of |
Cenoa : Time tries All ana the farce Of Turning
the Tables"
AsToE Pl.cE OPERA HoUsr-Let those who love ia |
beaux Of the most enchanting description 90 to this
Theatre and witness the delightful and beautiful scenic
osiay which Ar Brook has-at considerable expense
arranged IN ORDER to give the fullest effect the
TIC uratna OF the 'Corscan Brothers I"
BaRstM's MUsEuM-The farces OF snake your Will
ana Love IN all Corners the fsrces this after
moons anusc mtnt ard the al drama entitled MARY
wood or Wealth and its consequences will be given
IN the evening,
ovefowing again last night to witness the excellent per-
1oimances Of ChIstys Ministries The programme issued
Tor tins evening comprises many Of their best features
WOODS MIssTEELs.-This popular company of negro
deneators continue TO attract and delight large
blaees. The vocal and instrumental selections for
night, together with the dancing and burleques NUT
attract full house.
METROPOLITAN Halo. Bassin, the distinguished
yionist will give his first grand concert in this city
Monday evening next al the above named hall Several
eminent artists have been engaged
Mr. JOHN AUCKLAND, the gcntlemany treasurer of the
Iyceum theatre will take his benefit Saturday
evening.
THr GREAT SPANISH Senorita Soto Que of the
most celebrated atises in Europe arrived the asia
aud viii shortly appear al Niblo's Garden,