The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-09-13
MADAME RISTORI.

Yesterday everywhere among the polite oirclsr or
New York the gifted tragcdiennc Adelaide Rstori and
her arrival in thus country the chief topics Of con.
yersailon. At the Fifh Avenue Hotel where she ha.
taken up her abode during her stay In this city there
was an unusual degree OF interest manifested. Many
were the inquiries made regarding the distinguished
stranger memoir OF her life, Published In pamphlet
FORM, found many ready purchasers In tho reception
rooms and corridors OF the hotel il was auus-
ing TO note Northern and Southern gentlemen,
leaving for tho moment their Earring poli,l.
cal discussions 70 hear and read OF the great
kis'on During the morning nanny distinguished
persons called ON tho lady Among them rcprcsen
taves u tho best families In tho city, including many
iaians members OF the bar and the ether professions
poets authors and even several corgyrnen. Some Of
the most eminent members OF the dramatic profession
were among the first 10 pay their respects Among those
who presented themselves was the youthful dgbaen.
Miss Lscostc She had expressed great desire 10 SEQ
Madame Ristori, and introduced by Mr. Grau
Madames reception Of this young lady exceedingly
kind and must have highly gratifying 10 the youth
ul actress and her friends She encouraged her 70 pro
coed couragcousy in her profession assured her that
with perseverance, sho would ultimately triumph owe, all
obstacles
Tho reception hour being over the attention OF Madame
Ristori and her family directed to procuring aud
Identifying their trunks from the baggage which
from the immense size OF many OF the boxes and from
the space II occupied attracted much notice This duty
having been accomplished tho whole party prepared
visit 70 tho Park.
The barouches, three In number started from the
hotel at half past four o'clock aud did return until
nearly seven. Madame Ristori, her husband tho Aar
quis and the children expressed themselves IN the most
enthusiastic terms nj tho combinations OF mature
witnessed during the drve forming, as Madame Oh.
served, scenery far enchanting her than the
drives In the Bots do Bologne, Ia any OF the parks
Europe Tho rcscrvors the picturesque the
OF the SKY and the unusually beautiful OF last
evening engrossed her attention and excited her adira
ZION. The view OF High Bridge from tho upper end OF
the PARK struck her particularly bling very ne After
leaving the Park the party continued their
the Fifth avenue, from which they passed Broad
way, going down far Canal street The buildings
on the avenue much admired aud the busy
on our great thoroughfare and excited the Won
der Of the strangers
AT Chickering'S, 562 Broadway, where the business
bureau OF Madame Risori Ii located tho scenes wcrs
almost exciting as At the hotel Subscribers 10 her
season OF eighteen nights nocked secure their boxes
Few OF the stockholders OF the theatre Who notwith
standing tho usual weeks notice, had neglected
procuring their tickets, came Just In time To find
their boxes had been DISPOSED Of Their chaertn can
be imagined Tho sales for tho entire season |
woro very large and far beyond any antcipa-
lions, most clearly demonstrating that the great
ragcdionne destined interest here that has
never been exceeded by the appearance any celebrity
IA her professor
This morning Madame Rirtor viii iii for her portrait
at the Photographic establishments Of Mr. Brady and Mr.
Gurnev, after which she will visit the French theatre
returning TO her hotel by thrc. O'Clock In
visitors Numerous presents 81 flowers and fruit were
received during the day Ia1t evening u elegant
noral wreath and basket presented Madame liz
very much pleased with these attentions and alndes
fecngy the kind welcome which shs has received In
the land OF the stranger.
Inc announcement OF tho hrst appearance OF Madame
Rstor VIII DO made before the cosc OF tho week