The New York herald., 1875-09-26
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TITIENS.

ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT CANTATRIcE YEsTER-
DAY-HER IMPRESSIONS OF AMERICA-wHAT
SHE SAYS ABOUT ART.
AT half past ten O'Clock yesterday morning the
Adriatc having board Mile Teresa Titens the cee-
brated prima donna, signaed and shortly after,
the wharf of the White Star line alive with friends
and others anxious TO give some sort Of worthy
ception to well known in the musical world
The Adratic did reach her dock until three O'Clock
in the afternoon In the meantime the Custom House
boat Birkbeck put of from the pier and in her the
HERALD reporter boarded the big ship in the stream
where she had to wait in consequence of the Celtic
not having left her dock on.the outward passage. On
the boat were Mr. Max Strakosch Mr J. Harry Maple
son. OF the manager of Her Maesty's Opera House.
London, and his wife; Mr.. Harry Palmer of Booths
Theatre; Mr.. Joen Mr. G. Haven, Mr.. A. Bliss, Mr.
Smmonds and number Of others
AS the steamer approached MlIA Ttiens was sighted
at the side of the vessel company with her niece
Mile Augusta Van Krus and Mr.. Max Maretzek
There was, of course the usual waving of handker-
Chiefs shouting and other signs of welcome and when
the perilous ascent had been made 20 the
Adriatc's deck still further greetings in order
Mile. Titiens hooked exceedingly well, and displayed
great cordiay in her receptions to the friends and
others who crowded around her She dressed in a
becoming costume de voyage without ostentation, and
saluted everybody in hearty German style
In short conversation which .ensued with the
writer Mile Titens spoke Of the passage as hav
ing been exceedingly pleasant one, there having
occurred but day which could be called at all rough
and even this not uncomfortable She had
been greatly surprised at this because az
she sad-"I have been deferred mainly from
visiting America long in the face of a
great desire the country and know the people
solely by my fear at crossing the quite
agant fear now perceive. When / to Naples
years ago had very strong tempest of three
days in crossing the Mediterranean and / naturally
supposed the Atlantic would be great deal worse SO
pleasant was the voyage indeed that almost regret it
did not last longer Still, since we have seen land l.
Of course, have been most anxious to dsembark. The
trip up the Bay has been most beautiful You possess
q magnificent bay; have anything like it
The great cantatrIce who speaks perfect English,
went recording her delight al what she had seen,
like child escaped from school The conversation
then turned on the future. Mile Titens asked about
the railroads. the hotels the boats the love of music
IN The people, the theatres and balls, &c
81 know shall like America - she said; ~ hear the
people are generous and liberal though, suppose
the events Of recent years have altered that little
have heard also Of the warm personal feeling the Amer
leans take IN artists and the kindness shown in their
reception. suppose shall learn great deal travel
ling about great country, and from all have heard
perience and happiness am in the best disposition
the world To do my duty 10 Mr.. Strakosch and the
public"
The steamship the dock and was
being hauled The distinguished party after landing
started in carriages for the Everett House. where Mile
Titiens and her niece at present stopping. Mile
Titiens received great many calls last evening but
To-day she will visit Central Park and some Of the
country beyond. The Centennial Choral Union will
tender Nile Tltiens a reception and serenade on the
evening OF next Thursday at the Everett House