The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-07
MADAME ANNA BIsHop.

The rentroduci0n OF MhQame Annh bIshop
tscnutz), now celebrated as the greatest modern
female traveller, not excepting the late Madame
Ida PfeiGer, after an absence OF four years
10 the musical world OF New York, Is set
down for Wednesday evening next, at Stein
way Hall. Signor Ronconi viii assist. NJ.
henri Kowalskl whose performances at the
piano have elected unusual admiration and
comment in Partisan musical circles, viii preside
ut the piano, making his d8bat IN New York on that
occasion. my Bud in Heaven words By Spencer
W. Cone, and music by stephen Massett, WIN be one
OF the ballads oil the occasion, also the beautiful
duet sunset words ana music both by Massett
viii be gwen by Madame Bishop and the author
Madame Bishop Will open the entertainment with
selection from the classical OF some one Of her mas
terpeces OF course fun house viii give eeldt 10
the oceasion-New YORK welcoming with proiuse
display OF toilets and galaxes OF fashionable beau
ties
OF the musical golden age OF the world, and enjoy
ing the personal acquaintance or Rossini, Meyer
beer Mercadane and other eminent composers,
possessed Of a greater fund OF personal remns-
cences OF the stars Of music which have risen ana
set during the past thirty years the lion OF the
Neapolitan San Carlo. contemporaneousy with the
great Malbran, whose soul WAS music Mms.
Bishop would be false TO her trust should she omit
to write volume or two OF personal recollecuons,
no contemporary having had equal facilities for the
production OF thirty years OF operate notes. Equally
Interesting and novel would be her recoaeetions Of
tho recent trip, WHICH mas placed her IN the first
rank as an 0rieuta traveller.
Taking up the journey after the escape OF the
party from Wake Island, or rather from Geaum, the
narrative ends them at Manila. Here unGaalIR1tteei
by the recent wreck and voyage OF twenty one days.
during which meIl5efs OF the party ate, drank and
slept 10 tT cramped seats in open boat, II was de-
cided TO give three concerts at the Opera Rouse,
and the box Office was Immediately opened The
attempt, notwithstanding the fatigue OF the canta-
tree, occasioned by recent deprivation, was
O success, and three further concerts were
subsequently given. The situation OF the whole
party upon their arrival at Manila was, indeed,
ptlable Their only clothing was what they
WORE and owing TO the dishonesty OF the
Governor (Moskosal at Geaum they found themselves
ponness The 100000 in specie upon which men,
bers OF the party were entitled to salvage, had been
divided between that ofical and the captain of the
Spanish vessel which took them TO Manila, the
latter receiving one-thrd and the former tho
remaining twothirds. However, with the funds
derived from the six concerts at Manila Nine.
Bishop ana party were enabled TO take passage for
Annoy, where she was received with great GctGt by
the foreign residents at the port aud gave sue.
cessful concerts, ending with a soree at the
residence OF Mr. Swlnhoe, consul Of Great Britain.
After three concerts route the party found
themselves at Shanghai where four concerts were
given, the farewell being under the patronage or the
foreign Ministers the Admiral OF the station aud the
several foreign eonsdis. Bg invitation Of tne Rev.
mr. Gray, resident clergyman Madame Bishop next
visited Canton, Gnd was permitted tue privilege OF
visiting the interior OF the city. at these cities tile
patronage Of her concerts were limited almost alto
gether 10 the foreign residents few opportunities
beng anorded 10 test The musical appreciation the
Tartars aud Monguls
Dare Of December /, 1866, the party took passage
Tor Slngapore-in some respects the musical metro
poIs oI Understanding In that Eden city OF the
East after passage OF eight days. The foreign
residents Of Singapore are made up mostly OF
Germans, who assisted at ner concerts. January {,
1867, the party found themselves in the city OF
Dalaces-Cacutta. The opera house being occupied
by company OF Italian artists, recourse was had TO
the town ha, where sixteen concerts were given
Here the famous canatrlce was afforded an oppor-
tuuitY to the musical appreciation OF the M
tves, and magnificent parties anu fees were gwen
In primitive oriental splendor. The wealthy and
influential Baboo, Juggauaud Mookerja, having re-
graHted her 10 sing at solree given III honor or Sir
Ceci Bendon, Governor OF Bengal, an occasion
OF gorgeous magnifcence. weird with all the
guided 0fzarrerte OF tnatlve Hlndooism, was Gre
ated. Sir John Lawrence, Governor General OF
india, and Lady Lawrence were among the invited
guests. The strange costumes the rarity OF orders
and stars OF India displayed BY the RaJahs. the pc
cullar decoration OF the myrads OF atteadauts, were
Ia effect dazzltngiy be1ilderng sir John Lawrence
welcomed the eantatrice. passing world OF compii-
ments as to her being the frst praita d0A7ld ever
admitted TO the palace Of Baboo. TIE repertory or
the evening was made up OF u HlsnH OF ballads, the
natives responding, even with tears, TO the subdued
sadness OF the airs executed and appearing 70 be
great deal affected. The native artists their turn
attempted compositions OF their own, falling upon
English ears with all the weird pathos OF the Wild
Old Irish music. A dance, performed by Hindoo
ddHSeuses was not the least Interesting feature OF
the occasion These dances constituted sort OF
native spectacular drama, and are based upon the
Interpretation OF some sad, romantic story, repre-
scented pantomimlcaily by dancing and gestculallon
The ensuing day Madame Bishop received present
from the Baboo, consisting OF the sum or loo
rupees and beautiful aIess Of native SILK from the
Baboo's wife.
fhe party remained couple OF months at cal
cutta, intending 10 visit Madras and bombay; but,
the season being TOO lar advanced Tor that, IT was
decided to make the tour OF the INTERIOR and
summer under tue heights OF the Hlmalayas.
Ii was nearly April before the party was prepared
to set out-the frst town visited being Jummapore,
noted railroad station in The interior. DlGapore,
important military post, was the next hat. From
Dlnapore 10 Eeuares, historically famous 25 the
sacred city and 10 the natives almost q Mecca the
party proceeded without halt; and, here again. tile
native Raahs and Princes fi0cked 20 Madame
Bishops concerts and spectacular dances were gwen
In her honor at the palaces OF Doth. At AilahaOsa,
at The confluence oi the Gauges and Jumng. q s0rG
OF Hlndoo Saratoga The party made ther next stop.
page; thelr next, Gt taHnpore the scene oI the
great massacre ol 1851 At the latter spot the his
toIical well, which was made tie receptacle OF the
bodies Of SO many helpless women has bsen enclosed
WIN az IRON railing surrounding beautiful figure
III marble.
April II, lsG7, the procession entered the cele.
braicd city OF lucknow durug tie reign 81 the King
OF dude one oil the most paataI cities OF tue East
IL Is now one mass OF dHaEidation ana ruins, with
the exception Of lev palaces belonging 70 Ieslden.
Invited, aud Il was made Tor the time the theatre
OF her sorees. Agr1, also cesbfate5 iof It's works
OF art aud palaces AMI pagodas tic seat Of the
palace OF Shall-Jelan or his laj-Aanal tioslsml,
ana the Scene OF the captivity OF the gallant
Arungzebe loomed next IN the distance, looking
q gigantic creation OF mirage IN the strange
Eastern atmosphere, and here the parry took time
to visit the Splendid TOMB Of the Emperor Aktar
sly miles from the city-an edilce OF pure Hud0o
conception somewhat analogous IN art eject to the
Gothic. From Agra The party took the direction OF
Delhi really city upon city, Ike Rome ana Jcru-
salem, and TO an extent al ancient cities. For
merly the Mogui capital the city was one OF luz
mense extent Remains OF baths, gardens, pavil-
ions, palaces and mosques are every where Visible,
and so interminao.a as almost to pail upon the eye.
About fOrtv mosques relics OF ancient Moslem aplen-
dor, with LOFTY fninarets aud g0ed dones stu re-
main. shooting heaveuward Ike huge shocks
OF sunshine or gded spears Of Hercules In
various parts OF the city. Inc modern city ia 50
shrunken as to have Ieceded nom the Cuttule
EiluuT, Just without the ancient some mes.
THIS celebrated tower Geo ieet in heisht, sur