The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-12
MADAME ADELAIDE RIsrOR1.
Her Arrival at New York.


Five years ago Mr.. B. Ullman, the well-llnogu
manager of musical and other celebrities, an
nounced his intention OF bringing TO this coun-
Try the great Italian actress Madame Ristori.
The Rebellion and consequent civil war, how
ever, prevented the fulilment of his plan and
the public were denied qualification earnestly
anticipated. yeSr ago ano ther DISTINGUISHED
impTeSsGrto, MIR. S Grau, was fortunate enough
to n axe a contract with the eminent actress
and We have now to announce that Madame
Ristori arrived in this city Yesterday by the
PereETe, from Brest.
Much public curiosity has naturally BEEN ex-
cited in view OF the promised advent among us
OF so distinguished lady. Madame RisJori,
socially known in Italy as the MarchODcss
CaprCnica del Grlllo, but berter known by her
familiar dramatic name, which Is reco2aIle in
every civilized country, is unQ uestIonablp the
greatest OF living dramatic ce'ebrlties. That ner
arrival here should create great public interest
is nor surprising. Thousands of our citlzens
who have visited Europe have learned to ad-
mire her genius. Yesterday the feeling existing.
among our citizens found some expression ia
the thrOng that collected uOou the wharf to
greet and welcome the great actress
On the arrival Of the Pereire. che crowd testi-
fed lis interest in the occasion by waiting al
hour or more to see Ristori euter her carriage.
The lady appeared, escorted by Mr.. Grau, and
followed by her family-her husband, the
MARQUIS del Grille Sgnorina Blanca del Grillo
Gioreio del Grilo, Signor Luigi, TroanI
Madame Ristorl's secretary, and their servants.
Her dramatic company, composing more than
thirty Itists were also present and attracted q
share of pubic attention..
The Pere1Te had rather rough passage but
the latter part OF the voyage was delightful. As
the vessel steamed up the harbor and the city
began to open upon her view, Madame RistOn
ssed the greatest enthusiasm at the evil
dences of activity and enterprise which rose
before her: but IL not until the great struc-
lures on Broadway met her sight that she fully
realized the commercial greatness Of our city.
Surprise and delight moved her to give express
sion 10 her feelings, and, tor long time, It was
impossible to quiet her sufficiently for CONVEX
sation.
Madame Ristoris manners are very pleasing.
Her grace, ease, and VlVac1tY lend a charm to
her conversation that at once enlists interest
Her complexion is rather hghl, and the glow on
her cheeks Is rather that OF girish youth than
OF the full maturity OF womanhood. Her ges-
tures are natural and graceful, andishe takes a
lively interest in every topic that Is presented
to her notice A strong individuality marks
her, and, although nothing OF the conventional
actress is seen in her manner 1t ss not difficult
TO divine that the emotions and suferings of
ideal beines will find IN her a thorough exDo-
nent. Her eyes and hair are not so dark as
seems htlmg to Italian birth, but they are beau :
tiful, and well adapted 70 the requirements of
the tragic stage.
The fervor of her feelings may be noted in, the
drawing-room, and the spectator is prompted 10
natural conjecture as to their intensity in the
arena of artistic liIe. While in con yersatiob at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel, a basket of the rarest
flowers, upon which was seen, in red hoCal let
ters the ords, "Welcome Ris tori, was brought
to her. This tribute excited her sensibilities
beyond description, and she said that in all her
experiences this unexpected kindness, al the
moment of her arrival In strange land. was
one OF the most affecting incidents, and she hoped
that IT presaged success in this country.
Madame Ristori did not have the good for
tune last evening, to obtain her trunks from
the officers of the custom-house; but every pos
sible facility was extended TO her. The amount
OF oagga9e on board the Psreire comprises los
boxes or trunks and about 40 of these contain
the wardl obes of the various plays in which
she Hlll appear. They are to be delivered this
morning. Meanwhile, nothing viii be omitted
that can prepare the way foI her successful debut
on the 24uh inst-N. y Tribune.