The New York herald., 1863-07-19
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Death OF Mrs. Joseph Wood, Formerly
Lady Lcnnox. A


Lady Lcnnox. -
We briefly announced Thursday the death OF Mrs
Joseph Wood, tho favorto English vocalist She died
very recently Manchester England to which city sho
had gonc from her country scat In Yorkshire 70 consult
her physician Mr. Joseph Wood tho English tenor who
il also very well known In this country, survives his
wifo Mrs. Woods history Is curious and romantic.
and many Of tho incidents 10 her cyontfu fo
tremcly interesting that make in crowded
columns for sketch Of her career
Mrs. Woods maiden namo was Patton. She born
In 1903 at Edinburg, Scotland Of very humble parents.
Her father was o village pedagogue, aud was
In no way remarkable. Miss Patton attracted much
notice when very young by tho swestness Of her voice
and hcr talent for singing. She 70 musical
academy and made great advances in musical know
ledge and culture, although she did not study with sur
hcient energy TO become Hnshel ariisie Soon after
leaving the academy she opened school and taught sing
ing and dancing. After time she engaged TO sing
at private concerts in the country towns and her very
fine brought her considerable reputation. Thus
couraged, she made her first appearance in public at
Peterhcad fashionable watering place In Scotland and
was received with great applause. This reception
decided her 10 make the stage her profession.
She sang at Greenock aud Glasgow and thou mado her
appearance at tho Ednburg theatre whore she achieved
equal Al tho close Of this cngagcmon
ceped offer from tho aymarket theatre London and
created quite Juror. Hor style Of ballsi singing
admirable; and, while cnlnng herself to ballads shs
studied under tho best masors that, her musical
knowledge Increased sho gradually attained tho
of leading professional vocalist.
During her engagement at the Haymarket Lord william
LeDnox, the younger brother or tho Duke Of Rich.
mond began TO ray her very great attention.
Lord Lennox made repeated overturcs 10 hcr, when
as repeatedly rejected. Miss Patton was then IN
the full tide OF popularity and in roc.pt OF very hand
some income, while her personal charms Ear above
tho of In spite Of her refasals Lord
Lennox perscvered In his attentions, and his iordshrp
had the reputation Of youe circulated worry
prcudcial TO Miss patons fair fame Her father
fore took her back Ednbirg and Lord followed
her thlthcr Here his lorisaip made proposal Of
rage TO Miss Paton and, dazzcd by the glitter OF
net both sho and her father accecd The marriage took
place Ia the Scotch fashion, his lorishp promising tho
presence Of three persons 20 take Miss Patton wife
Lord Lcnnox then returned London ani his wife con
tnued appear The theatres under hor maiden
generally understood however, that form
rage had been gone through WITH and the pabis,
fatdous about their favortes let the gossip aboa, tho af
fair die Of tsof In 1923 ford Lennox an his wfo
agnia went through tho ceremony presence
OF Witnesses account of the refusal OF the Archbishop
OF York to now Mas Patton sing festival he
was better assured that she reilly a wife.
Tho arstocratc relations Of Lord Isnnox werc all
strongly ayersc 70 the marriage but after finally
concluded they received Lady Tcnnox OF tho IA
mily, and introduced her m all their fashionable parties
she asked % sing at family gatherings
unless she expressed her willingness obise tho com
pany, and, IN a word, treated with tho greatest
consideration and kindness by the rcanci and fashona-
bic society In which shc moved. n 1880. however
she had made tho acquaintance o. Mr. Joseph Wood
while singing at Cosent Carbon, at which theatre Mr.
Wood was also engaged. Lady rcnn'x soon b'came in
fatuated with the handsome tenor. ani induced Lord
Iennox 10 invite him u their house Notes meciiags
and designations followed sr. wood a1d Iaiy foanox
constantly thrown together both the theatre and
at his lordshp's residences A last tins susplsious
Of lord Icnnox wcre aroused, aud ns accom-
panied his wlfo everywhere. prcvea,oi hcr
sending or receiving any ie,tors which he di not
read, and maintained . close espivnsgc upon her
actlous. n " even sald that he uttraiici wood cor
endsavorng N destroy tho peace ana happ o'
who had always been HE friend aud that Wood declared
with the most solemn protssta,ions that no hsd
hold any communication with Lady Lonnox beyond that
which their professional duties demanicd and that ho
promised 10 write 70 visit her hdyship again
This ended matter for whie though tho qaiinuncr
had already seized hold Of this dOcae ~ ba of scandal
and msds tho chief ,pplc of in theatrical
circles.
In short time, however. Mr.. Wood and LADY Lennox
managed 70 renew their couesponscnce Lady fsonor
went so far ~ 70 declare N her hisbsnd that
she could not live without Wood. This led 10 mutual
reproschss and recrimnssons and tho sossips That
day relate that his lordshp IN bis anger struck s wife
violent blow. faAy feanox then appealed " Mr.
wood fov protection and eiopesns srranged 70
take phce On tho 23d Of Nay which lord Lcnnov
wooId be sbsent ~ the &C. AIbsns races On that day
Lady Jsnnox lcft hos hasbsnds hoasc proceeded
lodgiogs in oscil street which she hsd taken 10
ha nv rfofai All N
Ia and was exceedingly vol received BY tho audience
who were aware that something was wrong bu, were
ignorant u tho facs. After tho play Lord Lcnnox burt
into her DRESSING room and attempted compel nor to
return homo with him Lady Lcnnox rushed 70 Charles
Bcmb!o's room for protecton and sent for Mr. wood Il
was then UNDERWOOD AVER most stormy interview that
dcot Of separation bes ford Lady ronnox should
be IrepArei tpccily possIbls. THIS arrangement
was 20, carried out however; bat nr. Wood and Lady
Lcnnor continued i've together their lodgings IA vor.
FOX street being Continually surrounded By crowds
anxious 70 obtain glimpse q ihs dcubiy famous
coup,e IN June, 1890 Wood and lady Iennox went 70
Dublin 10 play an orEaremcnt with Damn, tho cssee o. ths
Dnbn teare Previous % THAR ispart1re from London
Mr. wood took bcnaat Al C9vcui Garden and Lady Len.
nox appeared In ,'CYnicrelav Tho h5uso crowded
aud tho performances passed or ~iihoa, disturbance.
On tho 18Th of June Wood and LAZY fennox playei
together at Dubin, IN "Lovo in vlilago." some q
the audience FoetSi M WOOD win groans sni cfcs H
.oa car, and LADY rennox received with mingled
hisses and applause newspaper controversy followed,
developing tho main facts have already narrated. On
ihs ish T July The coupe quilted Dubn, whore they
had bcen very coouy treated and whsre Lady Isnnox
refused permission 70 sing Al the festivals. and went 10
Limerick 1hsr engagement was failure a. Limerick,
a. vel a. At Cork and Bristol Returning 10 London Ia
September, 1880, Mr Wood could not obtain engage
ment at any theatre Lady Leunox engaged tander
The name q Mis- paion) but the pabrc did recovs
her cordially and would ot attend hor bcnosi In tho
autumn q tho sumo year LAZY rcnncx made
a pr,ylncai tour With Mr. wuof. ani dir
pg that pu prOossdAnss for . aIvofvs wsse