Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-02
PATTI AND NlCOLINI.

PATTI AND NICOLINI.
Their Visit to the United States In
the Autumn-HOw the Actress
Dresses on the Stage-BOuquess
from the BOXes-Faint AcknOw.
1edgment Of the Prfma DOnnn,s
Art.
London Correspondents Phila. Press
tainIy that Nine Adelina Patti will visit the
states In the autumn-what a trans form alton
In her fortunes during her years OF aosence,-I
the same "cotemporaneous human interest," as
was Mile. Sarah BerEhardt this time year ago.
At al events, while listening TO her ia La Ira
viata, at Coyent Garden last night, it was with
an ear-ahd an eye, pour diHSt dlre-Jo her
future IN the western World that 1 measured
these delicious roulades and noted each sympa-
f nast S charm e.. The aay is long sloce
happily, there Is no falling OF In her
powers; her marvellously juvenile appearance
for woman OF her age IS matched by the
pSrel NAL freshness OF her voice. Last night
10 be sure, IL was just trlf1e affected OF the
camp and variable weather. which has made
London place OF gloom and quite ruined the
glorles OF cup week at Ascor, and. to tell the
truth, the diva twice turned her back 10 the
audience and deliberately cleared her throat
In short, distinctly hawking. Those sensitive
nose In the most enective passages OF arie
Antoinette might possibly have shuddered over
ihis touch OF realism on the part OF the brilliant
peri apps just as well that we should be occa-
stoDally reminded that these diviniJies are
human. Paul has, however. an ever present
reminder OF that fact by her side Ia the person
CT Signor Nic0linf, whose somewhat u.enviaole
position, from one point OF view, affords
Tie public sort OF sentimental side
not appreciatipg The audiences consco U.
less tnSU all the love-maklDg before he foot
lights may be regarded as In some sense the
genuine n article Is 30 much stock IN trade for
Nine. Patti, and 1t is really edffying to see the
way Ia which British responsibility efruse5 over
any chance indications or the prima donna's
tendrtsse for the tenor. Nlcolinl, certainly
handsome man Of the Italian type is suffi-
ciently responsive. Historically however he
never loses himself In the situation, and it was
Noteworthy to observe that, as Alierdo, he was
turning his back toward Vloletta as he did SO.
at the moment Of bis entrance IN the fourth
act act, whereas. By all rights, he should nave
rushed direct TO the beloved objecr, flDging
the chapeau aside as unworthy or rega ia
such supreme situation.
From Nine. Patti, however, there are no such
lnaItlsllc DleinlsheS; she is as great an actress
as Tie tortured story Will permit her 10 be
Ntrofs setting OF Le Dame aux CamelIas
is leiicitous confessediy, but the Dook-what q
romance or seen the play acted. In one res Je3t
Nine. Patti Is 10 De Notably commendea: sac
Goes Lot wear modern dresses but adneres
to the costumes Of the remutesr period to
which the action is transported. All the same
II is easy TO perceive that none but a Psrisia.
modeSte Gould have contTtved those wonderf 4
nocks; Ia tie 1rst act Nine. Patu come. ror-
WaIo 10 cherry -colored robe, over a % Ale pink
pettlcoat, With sort OF tut ban OF tue clsrfy-
prrcaoe0 SIX upon her head aud liberal o ar.
Lllufe OF diamonds profuSton. or white Il JWers
gafiaE0s the skirt. The second act discio es
her 10 a pink cashmere, fringed with ruby ve.-
VET, fashioned Into sort of net work and
with ruby velvet band through her dark h air,
fuoles as jewels. The pink Cashmere is made
SO as to disclose white petticoat bounced with
embroidered muslin. The bali room scene
shows the heroine In white satin robe and
IaluIe OF diamonds Ia worn here, ana there is
the usual garnlture OF camelias Pale yellow
rloboLs decorated the white chsmbery striped
wrapper Of the last scene Two large bouunets
were thrown La Patti, one from a box winch
evidently contained a party OF friends, as abe
glanced up to them and smiled repeatedly, the
Is often seen at the opera or the theatres, and
always losses great bunch OF flowers to the
star" Of the evening, whether Patti or Ir
Wig, or, or Booth or Miss Terry. Patti has the
bouquet. After executing movement OF plea
suraole surprise, she advances to the foot-
lights. using her hands ana arms In their long
a kitten rlay ing with ball OF string. FINALLY
she secures the floral Offering, bur;es her face
Ia the fragrant blossoms, and daintly puts IL
ASIDE. Inc house was not particularly cordial
one, although the audience warmed up as the
performance proceeded. The mature repre-
sentative OF Flora was actually taken for Patti
When she came on at the back and got a recep-
ton which must have agreeably surprised her
but the audience discovered their mistake
when the diva entered from the first entrance
at the left was astonfshed TO II od how little
applause was needed to induce Nine Paul to
respond to what she construed recall After
her really adm irable treatment OF the scene with
AlfTedoS father there was the fainuest possible
acknowledgment from the audience. and Yet
back came the prima donna at once, smiling
and bowling. After the third and last acts
however, she was thrice summoned forward In
the most unmistakable fashion. one enthu-
fourth tier next to the stage gave vent to his
feelings at all times with vehemence which
attracted the attention OF the entire house; he
and WoaS De
chez de c,acQue. He was evidently q friend OF !
the baritone's In particular, bot In sOoth ne be-
slowed his favors Upon each and an OF the prln-
suspiciously eager following; there were, how
ever, misses iptersperaed with the cheers that |
brought him forward The fortunate ex-pas- |
Is full Of good Intentions, but his voice Is marred
BY most unpleasant tremolo
Tnere were several Americana including q
lazy Wen known on Murray Hill, and a very |
and overheard one OF our c0untrymen who sat |
behind me declare that he didn't ike Patti |
'half so Well as Kellogg"
TIE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE announced |
its readiness 70 report On the inquiry, "Does |
given. the chairman said that his commtTes
had made. every effort to arrive az the truth. |
and were pleased to be able to report that there
was no decline In oratoy. On the contrary, |
per cent In the last year, and there was reason /
70 look forward TO still further Increase. In 4
the opinion or the committee the Elglish Ian |
g1sgs wa Was nc now being handed for ali 1t is
Derry and fish podtleIS were scarcely fnfartnr