Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-06
Mile MorIacchi and Her Farm.

From the Boston SATURDAY bFohihB Va1Vsee'I
1t is always pleasant in the summer
months, when the theaters are closed and
the actors are scattered among the hills,
and along the sea-shore, to recall the en-
tertainments. of the winter and to asso-
ciate the entertainers with the .restful
diversions which they need and deserve
so much more. than any other class OF
people. But actors and actresses, unless
they are fortunate stars, seldom enjoy
the recreations which our fancy bestows
upon them, and under the hot suns OF
July and August they are strolling from
sea side town to country village, giving
our cousins a taste Of the pleasures
which we find so delightful during the
winter season Not that they like this
constant work-this constant wearing OF
the sock and buskin, but the gains OF
these summer weeks furnish tempta-
ton too strong to be resisted. One no
table exception to this rule is to be found
in the case of Mile Morlacchi, who, as
most of our readers are aware, has pur-
chased a farm on the outskirts of the
town of Billerica, on the Boston and
Lowell railroad, about twenty miles from
Boston. The farmhouse, if such it can
be called, is situated about half a mile
from the station, close to the roadside
and under the brow of thickly-wooded
hill. 1t is modern, wooden-tramed
building, painted in light drab color,
finely finished and in thorough repair.
There are two parlors on the
first floor, which are not only
elegantly furnished, but their arrange
ment is indicative of the most refined
taste. Rare pictures adorn the walls,
French, Italian, German and English
books are collected in a large library
case at one end of the room, and lying
upon the marble-topped tables as though
fresh from the hands of the reader may
be seen some of the works of the best
writer's in several of the modern Ian
guages. When attending to her house
hold duties, Nlle Morlacchi wears a
neat calico dress, her hair hanging below
her waist in two plain braids. She has
with her, as companion and friend, Mile
Antonio, an artist reputed to be of ster-
ling merit, and lady of undeniable
beauty, refinement and grace. The farm
consists of about forty acres, the most
of which is under good state of i'm
proyement. 1t is well stocked with all
that is required for its proper cultiva-
tion--horses, cows, pigs, sheep, poultry
etc. lie Morlacchi gives her personal
attention to every detail, rising in the
morning at FIVE o'clock and spending the
greater portion of the day in performing
the varied duties appertaining to the
care of country place. She keeps a
carriage and saddle-horse, the latter for
her especial service, and as she is
an excellent horse-woman, she attracts
no little attention as she canters through
the streets of the town. She delighted
with her venture, and says that she could
not be coaxed TO visit Boston. When
going into the woods she dons q pair of
trowsers, a coat and hat, and those who
remember seeing her on the stage in
male attire, will easily picture to them
selves the jaunty figure she makes, Her
sister is now on the way to Milan, hut
will return in the fall, bringing her father
with her. While Mile Morlacchi, pre-
miere, will be absent gaining new laurels
in the fulfillment of her winter engage
ments, they will be attending to the du-
ties of the farm. Several managers are
corresponding VIII HSi lOA b"S So"N'"S
season, but she is at present unprepared
to make definite arrangements, her mind
being too much occupied with her novel
home cares. She will, however, At the
prober tine, make her selection of aSso-
ciate artists, and we may with reason ex-
pect to again renew the pleasure we have
so often experienced in witnessing the
wonderful performances Of sAls talented
lady,
Blessed are they that are blind; for
they shall see no ghosts. Blessed are
they that are deaf; for they shall never
lend money, nor listen TO tedious stories
Blessed are they that are afraid of thun-
der; for they shall hesitate about getting |
married. ana keep away from the politi- |
cal meetings. Blessed are they that are |
lean; for there is q chance 70 gFow iaF
Blessed are the ign9ranti ior Fhe{ are
happy in thinking they know everything;
Blessed is he that is ugly in form and
features; for the gals shapt molest hun:
Blessed is one that would get married.
but oan't: for tho consultations OF the |
0ospei are hers. Blessed are the orphan
children; for they have no mothers TO
spank them. Blessed are they that ex-
pect nothing; for they shall not be disap- |
pointed. Blessed are they that do not
advertise; for they shall rarely be
troubled with customers,
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