National Republican., 1877-12-05
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ssd heavy rain seemed 70 oorsnand every one
to remain at hsme, bst, for III That, lincoln
Hall was packed TO It's utmost capacity. Every
scat was occupied and tho available standing.
room. No better proof could bo offered Of tho
supreme respect and affection In which the
great prima donna, Mis- Kellogg, is held by
the people 81 Washington. Her sudioncc was
composed Of the best social element, and hon
ored by the presence Of many distinguished
men, foreign ambassadors and their families,
and the greeting sho received was genuine,
spontaneous and brilliant. -......
Mis- Kellogg has won sure place In the hearts
Of tho people, and here at tho national capital
she receives tho homage due peerless artistic
and noble woman. As she came forward TO
sing her first song, the polonaise from Mig
non, 80 Sono Titania, she seemed TO be In the
very splendor Of her artistic perfection and
lyric power, and the enthusiasm at Its close was
ample evidence Of great satisfaction Tho en-
phatic demand for an encore was gracefully ro-
sponded to by "a second appearance and the
ballad, "Down tho Shady Lane She Goes" In
the singing Of English songs more popular,
but not so difficult, perhaps, as the gems of
Italian opera, Miss Kellogg not only gratifcs
large proportion Of her audiences, but she re-
veals the excellence Of her voice, method and
expression by Bringing to light tho beauties
trio, Memory" her second song Mr.. Fred
| erick Clay's =" She Wandered Down the Noun.
tain Side" was new to many present and most
heartily enjoyed.
Here, from apprechtivo friends Miss Kel-
logg received large basket Of rars cxotics
and several floral offerings of the choicest de-
scription, and she complied again with
double encore by swectly rendering tho notes
Of "Annic Laurie" and Beware" to her own
accompaniment. The enthusiasm of the
audience when sho concluded recalled the
memory of her celebrated triumph at the
National Theatre. IL was q special perform
ance, for that night, for the first time in the
history OF Washington, q reigning king occu-
pied box. The President sat oppo-
site, and representatives of every civilized
| government were among the audience. Tho
theatre was decorated with the flags of all ma
tions, and at the close Of one Of the acts OF the
opera, in which she had surpassed herself, tho
applause was something grand. No one pres
ent can ever forget the enthusiasm Of the scene.
ID was that night she won her ttlo as the
queen Of song, and since then she has retained
| 1t. The announcement may be premature, but
all lovers Of music will be glad to hear that
Miss Kellogg returns to Washington January
IA for u season Of grand opera.
Miss Cary was also received with great
spirit and generosity. She has q strong hold
upon the favor Of a Washington audience. Her
splendid contralto notes were heard with fine
effects in Sullivan's song, LET Me Dream
Again" and responding to an encore, she sung
Summer Evening Memories" She, too, was
the recipient of floral gifts. The quintctte
Miss Kellogg, Miss Cary, Tom Karl, Comfy,
and Verdi, closed m evening Of exquisite lyric
enjoyment. 1t Is pleasant thing to rcmem-
Der that the pure quality of Miss Kcl-
logg's soprano, so brilliant in the upper
notes, so sympathetic in the lower, was
mover better, and that her execution
and intonation arc as perfect and agreeable as
ever; nor has she parted at all, but rather in
creased that power of expression and refine
ment Of style for which she Is so eminent
among the greatest Of singers. Mr. Karl sang
most acceptably in the duet Excelsior with
Mr.. Comfy, who is regarded as the most prom
ising basso before the public. Verdi received
nm epoors after singing Adams "Chanson de
NOEL and gave The Heart Bowed Down."
Mr.. Pease,l the pianist, added much to the
pleasant effects by his skill at the piano.