New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-01
MADAME PATHS RETURN.
COMING BACK TO SING IN OPERA.

WELCOMED BY PARTY OF FRIENDSHIPS
PLEASANT SUMNER IN wALEs-THIs PERHAPS
HER LAST SEASON IN AMERICA.
Madame Patti was eating her breakfast at an
early hour Yesterday morning on board the Cunard
steamship Servia when the steamboat Blackblrd
came in sight. The waving of handkerchiefs by
those on board the Blackbird was unnotced. But
shortly afe the steamboat had turned and began
to 90 up the bay, alongside the steamer, the band
on board began to play God Save the Queen"
There were not many people on the deck OF the
before the passengers were leaning over the rail.
After the band had finished one tune, and had be-
hair and large coal black eyes, came running out on
deck 1t Madame Patti She had not waited
to put on outer wrap, but had rushed from the
breakfast table on deck to see her friends She was
dressed in dark brown tight-ftting dress, trimcd
with old gold and black satin. She wore
hat covered with feathers. Taking out
a tiny pocket handkerchief, she waved
it franticalIy with both hands. Then she tried to
recognize those on the steamboat. Presently she
saw Herbert Gye and kissed her hand to him. But
when she discovered Arditi, Or. and Mrs. Hili and
Mrs Gregory she was almost beside herself with ex-
element. The passengers crowded around her and
enjoyed her efforts to make her friends hear. Ma
dame Patti stood by the rail watching the steamboat
all the time the Servia was slowly pushing through
the thick fog toward her dock. She had sent for
a fur cloak as 1t was cold and chilly Sign0r
Nicolini stood behind her, and waved his hat to
those on board of the steamboat. lie held in his
hand large jewel case which was said TO contain
the famous "Iraviata" diamonds
ened her speed. As the steamboat shot ahead
Madame Patti exclaimed: " What shame 1t isso
selections from the familiar operas which the band
played the prlma donna kept the time with her
hand AS the servla neared her dock many Oh the
corts gTavely bowed. To the children who gath
cred around her Madame Patti was particularly
affectlonate At last the steamer was fastened TO
the wharf. As Madame Patti walked down the
gaDg-plank, Colonel Mapleson shouted out well
Come and asked her when she would be ready to
nil 9TH he oh lV He
sented her with bouquet of flowers, and she took
his arm, at the same time taking that OF Herbert
wildly seized her gloved hand and kissed the back
of il. Three cheers were given for Patti
and then tho crowd, gave way, and the
s SS5y past the Custom House Officers jewels and all
Colonel MaplesOn producing permit. After q delay
for carages the party We're driven to the windsor
same set of that she occupied last year There
was profuson of choice flowers and the room
looked very bright
To a TRIBUNE reporter Madame Patti said: 81
am very glad to be once more in America and to see
so many of my old friends. Not only that,
but to be on land again is delightful Why, do
you know thought we were done for on one day
Monday l think 1t was. The waves dashed
over the side of the vessel and swept the deck so
that no one could go ont of the cabin But glad as
/ am TO have arrived safely, am equally sorry TO
hear about the burning OF the Park Tn eatre. My
relations with Mr., Abbey have been SO pleasant
that it shocks to hear of his loss. And just at
the time of his opening! Have | seen Mrs. Lang
try, you ask9 had the pleasure of meeting her
once at soiree given by the Prince OF Wales but
| have never seen her on the stage. |
am very glad to hear that the prospects
for a warm reception of Mrs LangtTy are very flat
tering. 1t is nothing more than L expected, how
ever, because the American people are SO kind
hearted"
What have you been doing since you sailed
from New-YOTk last spring I"
why, everything that one could do to enjoy her |
self. After the London season. we passed the sum-
mer in Wales fishing for salmon. Such glorious |
SPORT And have gotten to be quite an expert |
while Mr.. NicOn does famously. Since |
we have been in Wales, great many people have |
come there. OF course everyone is struck with the
beauty of the country"
Is there anything that you will tell me about |
your contract with Colonel Maplesonp
do not know anything about that as business |
Is not in my line and do not bother with it. Mr..
tranchi knows all about the arrangements AS TO |
the repertOry | understand that we will produce |
something that is new in New-York, and then the |
Your dresses"
Are lovely"
At this Madame Patti laughed heartily, as she ex-
talk about dresses y
The conversation again reverting to her tour of |
TINS country the reporter asked if the report was |
true THAT this was her last in America IJp |
to this time the pTima dOnna's manner had been VI
vaclous. But there was an instant change as she |
SAID with sad expression OH her face: "Ah, / am |
afraid that it isl
MadamePatti remained quietly IN her rooms during |
the afternoon aud evening. she chatted gayly with
few callers, and seemed in the best possible |
spirits. She said that her cold only slight |
one and that she not under the care Of a |
physician. About IL o'clock the full orchestra of |
the Academy of Music, and the chorus singers |
assembled outside OF the windows on the side |
he direction G'0n% of Sgnor ArS S uH ThG
prima donna appeared at the window with |
Colonel MapesOu, and exhibited great deli ght at
being serenaded, clapping and kissing her hands