The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-21


PRESENTATION or CkOwN " aoLF.
Last night the popular the beautiful the never falling
La Grange took her farewell OF New York public at the
Academy of Music. Never did prtma d,''~a take leave
CT On audience with whom many delightful menores
remain Throughout her long aud tam hAn career auni'
form success has alton ded her performances while hev en-
DIRE devotion 70 the service Of the public her eedon from
those trinng I'D petuAnt whms to wch graDdss ortixs
arc 70 subject, have for this community nea
sureless gratitude, we'll As tue kindliesr Affection
Las, night though her last, perhaps her Creates
triumph that occasion having been chosen by number OF
her NEST admirers to present her with tribute ns
benlng her genius and their respect and love- The
opera clio for her nns appearance was an rm&" In
which ebe was on this OCCASION ever. super& At the.
ciose Of he first the curtain ed presenting the
chorus in their proper attitudes surrounding the stage
Intense and emotion apparent In the au
oience, which found vent in burst of appsuss as
Madame In Grange, led by Colonel Fuller and followed
BY young girl bearing beautiful gold q cush
,cn OF or mson veve advanced to the oonigats 1t
known that this appropriate gift was 10 be presented to
the avor 1r,a do~ua and cheer after cheer greeted
her presence she advanced shrinkDgy but glowing
with III tubdued qualification at this arked recognition OF
her taiep's and devotion 70 her art
When silence was restored Col FULLER addressed her
the following wOrds:-
brilliant ovation, have charged with hs pleasant duty
Of adding u the grateful memories with which, we rust
more formal token of their regard.
They have deputed me, Madame, to convey to vou In
ne presentation OF this quee y symbol, their admira IN
OF your transceuden talents orti and their Appre
caton Of your superior character ling grsces
woman. in the besutful language Of music, the d
vipsst and westest Of ell human expressions you have
given the highest Interpretation OF the joys COR
OF e and made melodious the experiences
of humanity With conscientious devotion 10 your art
rare is meriterous, you have pevor all your
numerous engagements, disappointed the public either 10
your Appearances or In your performances cloud sp-
pause Su "a fidelity to the public, aud such excel
of art, eninenty deserving Of u more than
common recognition aud reward; and 1t Is for
these considerations that your friends ak permission
10 tender TO you their by placing upon your head
this lyric corona (Here the speaker placed the
on the head Of Madame La Grange amid tumOltuous APP
psuie. ard continued And be assured, NADIA that
roe minges with parting gift than any words
Of mine express. The farewell bensdicon raining
upon you from arklng armament of sy ,the lie eyes
and language could add pha,s the parting psud
and floral tributes showered upon you here TO- night 1t
only remains for me TO pronounce tina. saddsst of all
words, and IN addressing 1t TO you MAZDA ne,
you must feel that swelling with the good
OF every heart in all this olage. cloud and
ccnna ed applause In behalf of your fends have
crow ned you WITH this beautiful and appropriate token
am also commissioned to wish you pleasant voyage TO
your native land TO ex press the hope that will
retui to US, and, hAdams To bid yOu-Farewelil
Tumultous applause folio wed tho delivery of this ad
dre's The emotion Of Madame la Grange not permitting
her to make any reply che bowels graceful adieu and
the curtain fell
On no previous occasion, perhaps, did the Academy
present such brilliant array Of fashion and beauty
There was not Rvsilable spot In the house without
occupants fact which speaks volumes for the popularity
OF Madame le Grange considering that she unaided
by the popular favorites lBfignoh and Amodo. How.
she ably sustained by Arnold Cnletu both
OF whom In fine voice The receipts of the house
amounted ~ 400 Her short season OF nine nights v an
eniDeny success al enc; having realized clear profit of
nearly 5000, and owing &C the admirable Management.
was characterized by the utmost harmony in all the de-
parments Or the estsb shment As evidence of this
fact, It may be meutope ed that the and attaches
of the opera among the five hundred contributors
the ccsiy testimonial presented to her last night by
n mr. Mata n re.
turning TO Europe but may express hope
that the enthusiasm displayed Last night will induce her to
defer her departure Az evidence OF the Ia
which Madame La Grange held by her sister artises
may the pleasing fact that she received YESTERDAY
from the distinguished artist, Madame DAngri superb
bracelet eel in rn les accompanied by an expression OF
her deep regret that her departure for Newport with Mr.
Tbaberg her presence on the Interesting occa
sion Of her farewell benefit
the conclusion OF the opera Madame Ia Grange
called out Her appearance The signal for vocler
binary expression OF enthu sasm Cheers,
waving Of hats, and hAndkcrchiefs accompanied by
pested "ges gave unusual ecida TO the parting Of the
The COLA crown will be exhibited al Mes,rs Tiffany
Co.'s, Broadway, In . few days
wALLAck's THBATPE-MRs. JOHN WOOD IN The
INVISIBLE PRINCE"
Plsnche, Who is the most successful extravaganza
writer living, has given nothing better of Its kind
than the "Iuvsbe Prince" which revived las, night
at waack's theatre, in a very tasteful manner. This
piece gives every opportunity for scenic display, snowy
costumes good singing, dancing and acting The language
is crisp lively and puDgent and the local hits sdmira
bic In their way though OF them slightly out OF
date and ought 10 be written up 10 suit the times Mrs.
John Wool was the Don Leander-a part she has made
her own, and one OF he most exquisite burlesque as
sumptions the stage She throws into II all the DASH
wichery and graceful impudence OF which she possessed
and succeeds In making the role exceedingly attractive
70 be hoped this charming oouedsns Will be permanently
engaged 10 this city. She s by far the best burlesque
aces, the American sage, besides ranking very high
in the legitimate drama Decidedly the metropolis is the
MIS- Emily Milton, new face here, aud a pretty one,
Played The princess, and would have done very well
were she not too conscious OF the presence Of the
eience Ii would be we'll for this young dvtie to
Der that the laughing should be done the auditors and
not by the performers "a word 10 the wise,' &c
Mr. Walcot decidedly out OF his element In "Furi-
bond" II requires more voice and power toan he
ommand, and would be well for him 10 conane himself
to thce, lighter burlesque PRESENTATIONS In which he Is
THIS ox,ravagarza is neatly placed on the stage, and
will doubtess have run. There was a good house and
much applause.
THE BowBBY THEATRE.
The new Management Of this favorte theatre, under
the direction Of Mr. f. Eddy, the lessee, is making
strenuous efforts to please s many patrons The house
has been RENTED and renovated but II Is not however so
much altered but that Its friends would recognise s.
Though not furnished with the wonderful "rndan Pinks"
the bouse is quite COOL and the comfortable dress IN
which the critical portion Of the audience attend in
pleasant evenings Amusement without the discOu
aure Of overheated Last night, screaming
iravaganza entitled the adv ,ntage OF Hoops pro
duced and received with unusual favor The plot sim
re. Mr.. Coobddy (Mr wstKns) young practical mer.
chant, dee,n hoope and felctaes himself that his wife
ss Keough) Is too sensible to them. Being about
G start for Albany, he proceeding 10 adjoining
get his CLOAK when his wife endesvors prevent him.
Hs curiosity Is aroused and be finally searches the
but 1nds nothing BE s about 10 search closet when
Nancy B ers the servant (sr 1lngard) also tries 10
prevent him He perseveros; and discovers concealed,
a policeman. To shield herself, Nancy concocy
story that Mrs. Coobiddy has been rather loose In
her conduct. and she Nancy was obliged 10 call
m o policeman 10 look sfter things. she induces
Mr.. Coobddy 10 examine the room agsu aud there he
Auds letter addressed 10 his wife, informing her That
the aectopac Crimes subscribed, viii wait for the lady
the gate O'Clock and attend her 10 the ALL and
that be rimes) had fortunately overheard the trouble
ana esca ed Of the window Mr.. Coobdsy prepares
himself for deadly fray, and, re entering the room sud