The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-09-12

rival Of Rachel in the highest walk OF art she has
eclipsed the OF that and cratic genius Ia ~
that who Rachel the idol OF France and curiosity
70 the OF the world Rstous fame universal
her talents In early life her reputation artist was
based upon her wonderful representations OF comedy In
her native Italy, from 1914 when she first made an In
tense sensation at the theatre Of Lvourne to 1876
The year Of her marriase-she held sway as the first
living com6dlenne Those sho had Watched her career
since the time when she accepted the Of francesca
ii Rlmni the age OF fourteen, white still wandering
actress foreo.d the great comedienne ia the youthful
enthusiast but few IT any foresaw In the Same little
graceful g.r, with unmstakable genius displayed in
every motion every accent every fash Of the eye the
future rsgtdcnne Of such Incompatible and com
mand who was one day ou,ye all rlvalry aud dare
s comparison as the representative OF the grand Tragic
Muse.
Tho fethor OF Adelaide was Antonio Ristori and hcr
mother Maddlena Ponate- They we're both players
attached 70 travelling company known in italy at tat
tnc the cavioch troupe In the little iowa 4 rriali
Adelaide was barn. in the year 1890 A French bio
elaphr very sry says Of her that she might 10 said 10
have been born on the boards Of theatre and she grew
Up in career like an Indigenous plant to which
time alone could give perfume and beauty. AT four
years old she infant prodigy" playing Gill
drcns parts the srolBng company until shc twelve
years Of ago when she engaged by the wei-known
actor Moucayo under whose direction she reached tho
10 her lofty pas OF soabreitos As we nave said, shc
mpersona,ed Francesca di RiHni most successfully
when only fourteen wears old.
Az she advanced IN public favor she grew tirod OF ner
wandering lire aud succeeded engaging herself with
he rov, company Of the Kag OF sarlinia then directed
by one Of the most celebrated maaagers o. thai day,
Guelauo Bazz Among the company was lady who
contributed much towards thc dramatic education of tho
MT.
plishod actress Ristorl's Come began to spread
throughout ItsIy tho day OF her great trufupbs was
dawu.ng She had already won name that was
familiar all over hor native Land. In iS42 she Joined
The company Of The Duke OF Parma, AMI soon became
the leading star, ecpspg the shining lights then
prominent on the italian stage Whde performing in
Rome 10 1913 Rstod attracted tho attention OF young
uobeman--;he Marquis capranca del Griioand strong
affection grew ur he young acrcss and the
cion " Of hse most noble houses OF Italy Asmight
have been expected the young mans laiaily objected
tho alliance but, aitcr somo patient waiting during
which tune they remained faithful to cac other despite
tho obstacles thrown between them by tie Old Duke,
fortune smcd upon Their hopes Tho story goes that
while they both travelling accident brought them
together at small village. They Improved tho oppcr
faulty renew their OF love. resolved TO plight
them pcrpctuay, as fate had favored them FAR The
Tho Mass was concluded aud when taey announced be
fore the congregation their desire to DO married. the
pres. consented, and Tho ceremony Immediately
PERFORMED. In this romaatc fashion Adelaide Rslori
became Marchioncss Caprnnica del Cro. After
siderable difficulty which partially overcome by
the ntercesson OF Cardinal pccca aud the known
virtues Of Rsior herself reconciliation with the
Dukes family elected. andks,or retired rom the
stage abide with her noble relatives II is not TO be
supposed that Que 80 gifted ant ambitious could
sent to remain long in privacy, even under the
most happy circumstances Mature had designed
her to play great r5is in the history
OF her ace. AMI she pIncd 20 fuifi hor
mission ceaselesy She ongsa for the ectat which had
attended her early csreer the dazzle, the Lri,sncy OF
popular favor sone upon the que, happiness Of does-
tic life and tcmpted her forth more into tho world
Of an, Of glory aud Of bcautlcss II tod
opportunity of which hor carsbs instincts awaited
theselves 70 present herself again before the world
soop occurred poor manager bauisrapt aud In
prison. HIS ufe was wasting away, and Rstor, like an
angel Of mercy. lis relief She gave three per.
formances from which sn amount was realized SUN.
cient to give liberty and life 10 the captive. The
public having again reclaimed her mot willing TO lose
her, and 80 il happened that Rstor samod
command OF tho tragic stage. Now, for the rst time,
she attempted thb highest form Of tragedy Her Medea
NlCU6tu
were presented In turn Study and reflection during
retirement had matured her powers, aad she out
not only perfect comsdenns, but . tragic sclrcss
whose command Of MI the passions whose exquisite in.
depreciation Of dramatic poetry, whose thorough dend
cation with the character she assumed acknowl.
edged by universal verdict Not fearing the rivalry Of
RaceIs great reputation. Ristoh pres snted herself
French audiences the Ialian Opera House, Paris ON
the 22d Of May 1885, Francesca d Rlmni ihe part
which she made her first oss years
before People vent the Italian rival OF thor fa-
vori,c tho opening night with curiosity. They
left tho theatre awcd into enthusiasm The critics who
worshpped Rachel wore chsry their praise Of the new
star. but the leading ones such as Jules Jann and
Dumas, did not withhold from her the full measure OF
cxtravagant adalsiou Risiori hal fought the bas,c
upon the great French irascdenne's ground, and
on the victor. Her triumph, In Paris in brief,
complete After playing two seasons in the French
CAPITA 2s,or vent to London, where she crea'sd PER
feet fuIorc Elizabeth, Mary stuart and Lady Macbeth
she rcccived by the Qsecn aud welcomed BY the
sristocracy. From England she proceeded to Srain,
Germany and Russia where she received marked favors
from the different sovcrcgns The Empress Of Eussa
gave her thu diploma Of Lady OF the Palace; the En-
press Of Austria nominated her ~ Ler "Rcader' the
Queen q Prgssia presented her alhcm the hy
leaf Of which she wrote :s.The Queen Of Prussia TO
that sho received il tho Order Mril from the King
Of Prussia suspended rom costly rold bracelet
panied BY royal Tcscrlrt authorizing her 10 H.
2istori is the frs aud only that has been
thus decorated
la private lie Rslcri IS remarkable FOR the purity OF
her character hsr deily all dumosc duties and her
unlimited charity Tho latter trait w,s displayed during
the siege Of Rome in is4s where she then playing
A gaeemenl She abandoned her profession, and "a
sumne the robes OF Sister OF Charity visited the hos
pitfalls, mins,orng TO the want and assusgng the SUI
ferngs Of her wounded counrymen who fell uuder tho
rs OF tho French batteries In the last with Austria
she again showed noble example Of generosity After
the battles in ouadraera she gave series OF per.
formauccs At Milan and Turin for the begOt Of the
wounded Italian sodery the proceeds OF winch alevi-
aied The sorrows Of many patriot. Her love Of
Try Is hardly second TO her love OF tho human In
all the aspirations FOR Italian liberty Ristori joins The