Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-20

From the New York Herald, 15th.l
The good steamship Cuba brought a
treasure to our shores yesterday. For
months past the queen of the lyric stage
has been the chief topic of conversation
in musical circles, and anticipations of
a brilliant season were rife in the world
of fashion Bewildering toilets have
been ordered to grace the concerts of
this peerless songstress, and as the time
drew near for her arrival many and aDx-
ious were the inquiries at the headquar-
ters of the indomitsble Strakosch at the
Everett House. At ten o'clock yester-
day morning the Cuba loomed up through
the mist that overhung the river, and
moved into the Cunard Dock, in Jersey
City. Her arrival was rather earlier
than expected, and many who were de-
sirous to welcome the Queen of Song as
she set foot for the first time on Ameri-
can soil were, in consequence, disap-
pointed. The Cuba was delayed for
very short time at quarantine, and reach
ed her dock hours in advance of those
who were SO eagerly looking out for her
As it was, no less than five hundred peo-
pie were assembled on the pier, and when
the stately vessel moved into her allotted
position the widest excitement pre-
vailed among the crowd. Max Strakosch
was on hand just in time with carriage.
No sooner had the gang plank lowered
than young lady, with a German cast
of features, and dressed in light mourn
ing suit, crossed it rapidly, took the arm
of Professor r. O. Doremus, who was
awaiting her, and in few moments was
en- route for New York in the carriage.
Few of the expectant crowd recognized
in the slight giflish form and sweet ex-
pressiye face the great artiste, Christine
Hilssopr whom they came to welcome.
She was the first passenger to leave tho
steamer, and, until the carriage drove
away, no one, with the exception of DIR.
Doremus and Max Strakosch, knew who
she was. But the news passed quickly
Ground, aud cheer burst from the lips
of many Of the spectators. Mile Nils
son proceeded at once to the Clarendon
Hotel, On Fourth avenue, where rooms
had been prepared for hsg.
Mile Nilsson looked remarkably well,
although she suffered considerably from
sea sickness during the early part of her
voyage, She is of medium hight, and
her figure Is wonderfully suited for the
stage. Her chief charm lies Ia the sx7
preston Of her face, which is singularly
sweet and open. Her eyes are blue, and
in acting become as expressive as the
notes which fall from her lips. Her hair
is Haxen, and Gf great length and thick
ness. Her profile is almost dreek in It's
regularity, aud her mouth completes a
face which has long been renowned for
beauty, even among the many beautiful
faces on the operatic stage. There is
Kaleidoscope expression in her face that
no portrait can DO justice 70, and which
certainly does not appear in the numer-
ous pictures displayed in this city. She
was as might be expected, fatigued after
her voyage, end did not receive any visi-
tors yesterday Her early arrival pre-
vented any great demonstration on the
part of the public and the numerous
friends which her fame as an artistic, and
her worth as woman, has gained her
here beforehand.
She was accompanied by the we'll
known musical eRtrepreneur, Mr.. Jarrett,
of London, who is one of the most prom
inent gentlemen in Europe in his profes-
sion. He is very sanguine of the success
of the fair cantatrice under his charge.
Mr.. Maurice Strakosoh remains in Eng
land to attend the management of
NJ me Adeline Patti Caux, who is now on
a concert tour. After the dipd came NJ.
Verger, the baritone of the troupe; Henri
Yieuxtemps, the great violinist and
James NJ. Wehli, the pianist All three
have engaged rooms at the Everett
House.
Mile Isabella Carl, the contralto Of
the Nilsson company, started before the
others, and has been stopping some days
in Boston, her native place. She will
arrive in this city to-day. The subscrip-
ton for the first series of concerts, six in
number, will be opened at Steinway
Hall this morning, and the excitement
among the ticket spectators is even
greater than when Dickens announced
his readings in this city. Mr.. Strakosch,
however, is determined 20 thwart their
schemes, and his arrangements for that
purpose are Of the most complete kind.
On Saturday the box-ofice will be
opened for the sale Of single tickets for