New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-26

In Colburn's Nc,r Monthly Mdqa.ipe. for June
there is n good portrait of John Mccullough, To-
gether with an article on his acting, written IN an
appreciatvc and cordial spirit Of admiration. The
writer says: His appearance, whlch Is SIMPLY
perfection in this fine creation OF sheridan KNOWLES
NiTgnusl, commented Itself straight 10 Inc near
of the audience and. as If they had been too much
betrayed 10y their feelings they paused after Their
hearty welcome, TO receive their next impression
from his voice and manner. Not IN these modern
DAYS has there been heard So rich, resonant and
teep tragic voice. Ii was like an echo from the
great dead past, i'll the hOuse which has rung with
the defamation Of the foremost actors IT the
English stage. The audience seemed to feel this,
for presently, when the opportunity came, they ap-
proved their first impressions by one unanimous
SHOULD Sir. Mccullough ever return TO Drlry
Lane, he may rest assured he Will ind that ms
popularity Is not merely passing fashion, but the
rich faIae which is the outcome OF pablo adlhlra-
ton lie could say. with Edmund kean, at the same
house, more than once that me PIT iaify rose AT
him. On his last night multitudln"us audience
painted with mm, amidst almost tender Inanli">ta-
,tions of regret. so thoroughly had he established
himself the national stage. He addressed the
house in the following characteristic words
Ladies and Gentlemen: You might think me
uDgrateiul If did not, In some way, attempt TO
thank you for the encouragement ana applause
which you have shOwercd upon my efforts during
my-at least for me-tOO bTicf engagement. shall
never forget the manner IN winch you received me
on my first appearance here four weeks ago. As
walked this grand old stage, rich in the tradl-
lions of the glorious past-Of the memories 81 Car
rick and kenblc, and kean and Nacicady, and all
the other great who have trod its boards down
to the present lnel are you my heart sank into
10Y sandals, hut your kind welcome encouraged lnc
TO show to the best advantage what little ahluty
might possess; aud the repetition Of II every NIGHT
since has made deep impression on ire. came 10
you perfect stranger, and now icei a. II l had
known yOu for years lou have taught me the
Significance and true meaning OF BRUSH fair play.
4 don't know if ! shall ever have the honor OF aI-
bearing before you again. but he assured Oi this
whatever may become OF me. whether Ia the Iuture
j am 20 Use or sink. l shall never forget your
kindness To- me now. TO the gentlemen of
the press am indebted for the space they have de-
voted To nv performances. | have been praised
have disagreed with me have, believe done 80 IN a
spirit Of ialTeSs and with the idea OF eleyatng not
only my performances but the standard OF dramatic
art in general. To my fellOw-wOrkeTs behind the
curtain am greatly indebted for uniform kindness
and courtesy. To the actors Of London outside tins
Theatre am under many obligations Tor letters of
encouragement and COZ gratuiatIOns, and | wish
now to make my Acknowledgements to them. The
manager of this theatre aas done all he agreed 10
do, and more. 1t is very good maxim to speak of
man as you find him, and have found 3ir Harris
very good fellow 10 say these things with hO
idea TO Halter, seek favors the future but say
them because they are true, and feel them here.
Altogether AIN greatly pleased with nay visit to
London. Again. ladies and gentlemen, thanking
night.
Mt Mccullough delivered himself with an easy
elocntionary grace and was loudly applauded dur
ing his genial and pleasant remarks, and there
many cries OF good night, ana come again, as
he bowed himself on the stage. Taxing back to
America many grateful memories of England. Mr..
Mccullough may rest assured that lac viii leave be-
hind him host Of friends none the less sincere and
true than those who waiting 10 welcome him
home again 10 the United States