The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-25

New YORK Is again all agog with wonder aud
amazement One of its sweetest dreams has sud-
denly been dispelled. lt fondiy believed that a
sun of this morning, In an article which we append,
disspates all Of this pleasant vison:-
The short and mysterious career Of the individual
calling himself Lord Hubert lie Rows Aiusleyhas con-
sderaby agitated our uptown lasionables, and SINCE
his sudden and unexpected departure many lnqui-
res have been made regarding his position, pedi-
gree, title and means. These Inquiries it is evident,
should have been made when his "Lordshp' first
appeared IN metropolitan society aud before he was
received so eagerly and entertained 50 sumptuously
as he was 10y many of our best families. His advent
and exodus have, however, taught them lesson
from which they ought to prodt and have once
more proved the shallowness Of what is called "our
best society.
We FIRST made the acquaintance Cf Lord Ainsey
IN july last, at Newport, where he at that time
quite prominent, but, strange to say, was registered
on the hotel books as simply 'Mr. u. lie Roy, Lon
don, England" lie dressed exceedingly ''nobby,"
drove splendid turnout, paid his hotel bills hon
ostly, danced, nrted and enjoyed himself generally
among the fair sex, and was regarded by match
ever been their good fortune TO meet.
HE CAPTURES A NEW YORK BELLE.
While at Newport he chanced to fall in with the
he at once fell desperately in love Strange to say
his love appeared to he returned; but the mother
of the young lady evidently looked with dstrust
upon the modern "Romeo," and did all in her power
70 break up the sudden attachment and prevent the
were unfortunately not successful, and when Mr..
III. lie Roy left Newport, lie was congratulated upon
Subsequent to this, at OF the hops Of Union Hail.
Saratoga, we were shown "LOrd Ainslcy,' whom
days he made himself conspicuous at the different
hotels. spent great deal OF money, and invariably
paid his bills, which, considering the facts now
known. is remarkable.
HIS WELCOME IN NEW YORK SOCIETY.
From the Springs he came 70 New York, and ut
once commenced to entertain in such an unusual
style Of elegance and lberality tpeXcc the aten-
tiOn OF fashionable society and make himself quite
famous. In little while the sensation he evidently
hn n
the great social lion in this city. lie was deluged
with invitations to dine, ana his society was cOurted
on all occasions. Possessing u fine education, and
being evidently familiar with good society, Lord
AInsley made good and strong impression upon his
friends, who followed him from pillar TO post. No
one stopped to ask who he was, what was his posi-
tion and standing. Oh, no! he had money and was
soon the news OF his engagement was whispered in
social circles, aud his friend Captain Oliver, Of
deieuaer should be given 20 the happy man In order
TO announce the fact to the public,
HIS TRIP TO CANADA TO VISIT PRTSCE ARTHUR.
Soon after this entertainment, Lord Ainslcy sud
denly left for Canada, and i was given out that he
had gone to visit his 'Old friend Prince Arthur
We have since asccrtained that the Prince entirely
repudates the lord and processes Ignorance OF hay-
ing ever seen him, but thinks hc has heard OF
ater IN n 4 WSs m W AL % pH ocna the
sons and frequently figured in some rather dis
from his "jolly Canadian trip, a second dejcUner
was given at Captain divers residence Lord AIMS
ley this time onlciating as host Inc eNtenslveness
tonic of conversation in society ana thc hgb-sound-
ing name Of tie liberal host was on everybody :
tongue.
INQUIRIES ABOUT HIN, AND THEIR RESULT
Meanwhile the mother OF the Ndacce had hastily
despatched TO London an intimate friend TO asccr-
tain all he could OF Ainsley, his family, reputation
and TO seek for confirmation Of tlr elaborate tales
he had told OF his house at the West End coach and
. four servants, ana position. Tile friend arrived
safely in London, and at once started upon his
GRAND. The result can be told in a few words.
An EX-vALET AND GAMBLER.
ON I.a9 .ntIf fp,4s 4,
authority that the lord was no lord ~ all; that ha
gambler, frcqucnter OF low places, ana, in a
London fashionable circles, ana II he ever was,
unrccognizcd. His mother VINO died lew
years ago, was sccOnd-rate actress in Berlin the.
atre, and his father at present IS engaged in the
livery stable business in the lowest part of the cy
OF London Ainsloy's right name is liadford, and a.
a ralet to a wealthy French gentleman In Paris, nc.
quired his educatloh-an education htch has so as
sisted him In palming himself upon the too credu
IOus American people.
CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE DISCOVERY.
Upon gaining this Intelligence, which she had an
ticpated, Mrs Martin 0t once forbade Ainsey eYcI
entering her house again. ana auuullud the engage
mcnt between hin aud her daughter The scene /,
described as having been very stormy, during whicl
Ainsiey confrived, however, % meet the young a1J
love him Notwithstanding the astonishing disulO
sures that had come TO light, stamping MIN as al
~ as orreed stI that the marfsgs should 6e canes
tine Cards We're issued ami All ihc preparations
IninatIon 10 wed her dear Hubert in spite OF every
thing and everybody, the foolish gir was discarded
by her mother and relations, with the exception o
an aunt, at whose house mp town me marriage wa
solemnized. The wedding occurred, and was FOL
lowed by an English wedding breakfast OF which al
the assembled company partoOk. Several respecla
bic New Workers were present at the ceremony, who
at that time did not know the character OF their hos
Dick Radford!
Little remains TO be said aud refrain from al
remarks and comments. 10 was an unfortunate
affair, and has brought sorrow and disgrace upon m
estimabe and highly respectable family MI. an,
Mrs Richard RadfOrd are now In Philadelphia, ant
will probably never return 10 New \ ork society