The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-20


the Academy Of Music was thronged TO Its utmost
capacity by the admirers OF the great American
Dri,aa donna. Miss Kellogg who. foregoing all the
advantages which she might have ON abroad from
her transatlantic triumphs, has returned TO the
Of ner earlier successes How heartily che was well
coined was manifest from the applause which hailed
her first appearance on the sage, and from the pro.
fusion of beautiful and fragrant flowers which fell
at her feet at each AMI every temperance Several
Of the bouquets were OF remarkably elegant structure
One was in itself rarterre, another was mimic
temple, on which was perehed milk white dove.
Her fret song, tie ''Walts,n from "Romeo ana
Juliet" was rapturously applauded. Recalled by
continuous cheering she sang with extraordinary
pathos that familiar and appropriate air called
''Home, Sweet Home.n Afterwards In the duet
from Hapalet' saag for the first time in this
tryl she admirably rendered one of the most dlcult
n TINS nne opera ~ Ambrose Thomas me
Gounod's grand opera "Faust.n Here Miss Kellogg
amply justified the euogies bestowed by the London
critics upon her unrivalled rendition OF the
character Of Marguerite. AS she sang, in
costume at the spinning wheel, the simple and
ture was offered worthy OF the pencil OF AIRY Scheer
The audience was almost too deeply affected 70 ap-
equal brilliancy and power Every feature OF the
famous garden scene In which she yiehe, , 70 her
love for Faust, was very effective This tlifd act OF
'Faustn decisivey tested the purity and dramatic
quality OF Miss Kellogg's even and wei trained
for venturing to add DESCRIPTION OF the splendid
costume worn BY Miss Kellogg during the con-
cert part OF the performance. 1t was the same
which she wore at her first concert at Bucklng-
ham Palace in June last IL consisted OF
.,rcss Of While nlaIlei TITLE lille made with three
fsounces; finished with white satin striped panner
looped very high on the left side with bouquet OF
pink roses; flowing oil TO greater depth the right
and fastened with three bouquets similar to the
on the LEFT; low corsage and full tulle putting.
wreath OF small roses over very deliberately and
iasefully dressed couture completed the costume.
But ones eyes could hardly rest long upon the dress
30 strongly were they attracted by the spendor and
priceless value OF the diamonds worn with
1t, many OF them testimonials TO the foreign
iriumphs OF our favorite American prin,n donna.
Miss Aida Topp, the pianiste, who was also ele-
Eantly attlred, played Liszts "Fantaza on Verdis
Kgoletto'' and Hungarian Rhapsody in q Skill
fuI and effective manner. She W Is honored with a
recall ana was fully entitled to share in the floral
and peno Mteme on the woancea os s
servedly applauded. Signor Lotn sang well his
part in duet from. MARTHA" and an aria from
Don Sebastian and particularly well the song Of
''Salve Dlmoran in his character as Faust. We can
add only word OF compassion for the unfortunate
The orchestra was under The direction OF Carl Berg
man and Signor GLORIA. With few requisite
the kellogg concerts cannot fail TO be highly success
fn. The next concert viii take place on Wednesday
evening, october II.
NIBLo's GARDES.-Sheridan Knowles fine tragedy
OF "Virginius" was given last night at this house.
large audience was present. and The play, taken as
whole, was well rendered. Mr. Forrest as vIr-
Ginus has many time and oft been subjected to
severe and searching criticism, and though excep-
lions have been taken to particular portions OF his
acting in this one or the greatest characters in his
repertoire. still, taken all through there few who
will deny that his rendition is grand and an able
effort. His assumptions OF the different shades OF
charac er which the author intended as the charac
terstics OF the Roman father-at time the stern
soldier and another the fond aud loving father then
Then The sterling citizen and anon the trusty friend
grandly portrayed BY the great tragedian. His
scenes with Virginia, Icilius and Appus Caudius
were the perfection OF the actors art especially that
III the Forum scene, where he hurled back the foul
lie upon Caudius that his child was not the
daughter OF a ave, was one Of the most forcibe
pieces OF acting that has been witnessed on the stage
for q long time Mr.. George u. Clarke played Icus
IN manner tina, claims especial notice. He was all
that could be desired His dressing OF the part was
admirable. Appius Claudius,. by Mr.. Frank Nor
wise the Dentatus OF Mr.. J. g. Burnett. AS NUM-
torins Mr. Warwick was poor for the very reason
part IL IL necessary TO change voice and manner and
assume degree of unnaturalness that Is altogether
contrary 10 common sense and sound Judgment
Mr. Donaldson's Caus Claudus was exceedingly
STACEY. Diore perfect Virginia than that OF Miss
Jilie's IL would he difcult to see. The artess way
Waruness OF the maiden, her cov bashful and play
fu manner were all rendered with exquisite grace
urn which were bestowed upon her acting. Madame
Points,, as ervia was, as she invariably 49, good AT
fbe esd OF the third act Mr.. Forrest called be-
fore the curtain. The scenery and general mounting
OF the piece was very poor, and not few among the
audience remarked It's inferiority.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-Mrs. W. ]. Florence made |
her appearance at this theatre last evening In the
laughAble ierce OF "Thrice Married." In which she
and husband the ever popular "Billy," sustained
ihe principal r5,es. As this was the first appear
eace OF Mrs. Florence In this city since her return
from Europe 1t was made the occasion Of quite |
naieFiug reception by her friends aud admirers, |
VINO were present last evening in force, and who /
manifested the pleasure and enjoyment which they
experienced In most yociterous and hearty rounds
Of applause 10 again bsholding her upon the metro
poldan boards. Mrs. Florence sustained four differ
sa. characters IN the piece. and her versatile and
ceVer acting .hroG2lou. showed that she had lost
nOae OF that peculiar dash aud fire which di-tin-
Iu,sAsd her pcrsGlati0ns in years gone by, but
en- the oonirary gave evidence Of Improvement
Florence danced spanish ..Dolcron and sang sew
erl Choice di.tie@, winch were raptulousy enooief,
o 81 Oh the celebrated sneezng song, recently
msda popular N Paris ~ Nile. Therese, ana the one
cu I4Cd When sammy Comes Home received The
IcD's STARE OF applause. Preceding the farce the |
dr.ana 81 NO Inoroughfaren was given with MIR.
VI. i. Florence IN toe r6e OF ObenreLer Concerning
tie Interpretation ~ this character ~ Mr. Florence
have aireaiy spoken a. some length but as the |
p0VEiusv OF tie drama IN question Is still on the
Ireft4se a feS words concerning " may not be |
dcsusl III timed at the present moment. Both |
g.ccts are Vel mounted and correctly costumed, !
ihe seal pafs beng luoiciouslY anu eiiectivey
sit-.rBn8tea among q fer stock company. All the
va YGe-i0.7 and instincts, as vel az mannerisms
r"ilsnt.l % lAe character Of ODenfczer IN /" no
Io. gi lre.' have each their appropriate express
:. 4ren ~. F.oiSace. FIRST IN his entry TO the
counting room OF Nhdins Y Co., suaye, polished
sGl Alternately courteous, after lac continental STYLE
- M t's ~ inner se-polse and satuTnine DIS
Lotion X ~ seen ganccs ABOUT and at each OF his
- NltlaNA4 Whpn un9paervcd aud cutting speech
IL b.aring towards Marguerite, expressive OF the
t..eefeAt consideration ~ guardian vet watchful
hiln anu terrifying, is an equally careful study.
Throughout tie entire piece The acting OF Mr.
Florence y 80 truthful and lIeke that tine audience
are ned spel-bound, although detesting the charsc
ger which ne p0rrrays, aud which alone would he
kuicitnt itself 10 entite him to exalted position
III me profession or which he already is SO bright an
ornament.
WOODS Museum -'IxIoN; or THE Man At THE
WHEEL."--A well constructed buriesque, with the
aesompanimen,s OF good scenery and wei dressed
company, always certain OF success and hence the