New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-11-15
OBITUARY
LADY wRrxov BEECHER-x1ss O'NEnL

LADY wRIxoN BEECHER--XIss O'NErfL-
Miss ONeill, the once famous actress, long
dead to the stage Is dead 70 the world. Her pro
fessional career very remarkable one. Tue con
spicuous portion OF Il lasted only five years; but II sn
feed TO win for her on unbounded popularity ana -
place her next rank to Mrs. SiddOns. Miss Eliza
ONel was the daughter OF Mr. John O'Neil, the man
acer OF company OF strouing players. her m0thors
was FeatherstOHe. She first acted as Drogheda'
and subsequently In other cities OF Irelandat first TN
der her fathers management aterward undeB that OF
MI Talbot. who directed heaters in the irish northern
circuit At Dublin she made a hit Pora. sIel there
upon for her his tragedy OF "Adeaide. or Tie
Emgrants." Ultimately she was engaged. for Covent
Garden Theaier, by John Kenble. Her London debut
made there Oct. G, 1874 "a Jbl.e, and
tho 18th she acted Bstridere-makng an
unusual aud startling impression IN both. Her last ap-
pearance IN London made on The 18TH OF july, Is9
Mrs Hacr Shortly after this she retired, finally ana
permanently from the stage, Decomns-Dec. IS l3io-
the wife OF Nr. william Wrixon Beocher N. p for Nal
Lowry This gentleman. in 1881. succeeded TO an ancient
BarUnetcy and his wife became Lady Wri1on
Beecher. she has been Tor number Of years Widow
Her death occurred the 18TH OF October She leaves
family. As an actress Mas O'Neil was re-
markable, il Is recorded. for melting pathos
and spontaneous naturalness in dramatic sit
nations. She was also very beautiful woman
It has been said that Thackeay drew bis
portrait Miss FOtherngay from this adybut We be-
ieye the report be piece OF idle gossip Shelley saw
Miss O'No act and expressed extravagant admiration
her. The death Of this lady fifty years ago would
have occasOned great and general grief She has, how
ever outiyed her fame aud the generation that knew
her greatness, and her final dropping asleep Will
scarcely be remarked by tLis new and busy world.
There s lesson here. Of the value OF fame, 70 those who
care 10 learn it.
PROF. JAMES HADLEY.
Prof James Hadley of Yale College, who had
been for long time invalid. died at bis late residence
in New Haven yesterday morning He born In Fair
field, Herkin.er County n. Y, March 80. 1871 his
father Dr. James Hadley for years Professor
of Chemistry in the Medical College at Fairfield
and afterward held the chair IN the
Medical College at Geneva. y. y. He entered in
September. 1910, the junior class at Yale, and was
graduated in ls42 He continued his studies at the col
lege except when brief period lie acted AZ tutor In
Middlebury College, Vermont; and in f845 joined the
Yale Faculty az Assistant Professor Greek In 1871
ex-Presdent Wo0lsey resigned the Professionally or
Greek and Prof. Hadley appointed 70 that
chair. In 1860 the Professor published a " Greek
Gramnier for Schools and Colleges founded
on a similar work by Prof George Curtius. In Germany;
aud in 1909 an abrdsement under the name Of Ele-
mems OF the Greek Language Prof. Hsdiey con
tribnted articles 10 scieDtc and literary peri
odicals especially 70 The Nelo-EHglGRder He was
an active member OF the American Oriental Society and
was the President thereof at the time OF his death Be
SIDE his varied linguistic attainments, be Was well
versed in civil law and his course Of lectures on that
subject was included the curriculum Of the Yaic Law
School and was also delivered Harvard He attained
excellence in whatever branch Of study he pursued and
possessed wise, discriminating judgment, which gave
great weight opinions His private character was
pure and amiable and he Ceseryedy held II esteem
by the Faculty and students.