The New York herald., 1877-03-16
CAMILLE'S CHILD.


The child OF Matilda Heron found a guardian ycsfer.
day, kE A. NJ. Palmer, manager OF the Union Square
Theatre. being appointed to that olce by Surrogate
Calvin. The choice that Of her mother who ro-
pcaledy besouGh by letter. Mr. Palmer protcct her
child when death should deprive her OF a mothers
care. BJou herself equally desrous obtain
such guardian, and all those who took especial
interest IN her welfare delighted with the dec
SION OF the Surrogate Mr. James }. Traynor, who
was appointed guardian IN case OF necessity at the
request Of Nine. Heron. on May 27, 1874 united
with other friends in recommending Mr. Palmer.
Mr.. Traynor, who Is connected with the Surrogates
Office as administration clerk, old friend Of
Matilda Hcron's, and he cheerfuy undertook tho
spons.biity of future guardianship OF tho child.
when applied to, and qualified such. But
when the question camo up Monday last
no waived all rights in favor OF tho most
eligible person that could be named and this person.
in his estimation, was Mr. Palmer Al the request OF
Mr.. Traynor the Surrogate sent for Bjou Heron and
had interview with her yesterday. The child, nc.
companied by Mrs Carey, with whom she IS residing
present, walked into tho Court House shortly
after noon. Her tall and slender figure,
attired IN deep mourning, tho remarkably sym
pathetic expression OF her beautiful Taco and
her large, lusirous eyes attracted general attention
she threw back the heavy veil and lot fall
tho black shawl from her SHOULDERS Shrinking
tmidi,y and modest simplicity wero revealed in tho
young face. The dropping eyeiashes were giistcn,ng
with tho traces OF recent tears. and the slight form
shook with emotion the child passed. through
the throng of curious sazers There was
lfank, conhding smlIe ana warm clasp OF
the hand Tor each friend who present
No one would think that the iittlc girl was ever
the stage ever brought face TO face with that
reuioraccss taskmaster the worlds EXPERIENCED Sho
looked iko delicate Hover that had been hidden
away IN the conservatory OF somo happy homc or tho
budding iavorite OF a convent ol holy sisters.
BEFORE THE SURROGATE
Mr.. Traynor then brought the cnild INTO tho Surro-
gates private room, aud the kindly old gentleman
questioned her as to her own feelings aud choice IN
the matter OF guardian. She unhes,atingy replied
that sue would prefer hcr manager, Mr.. Palmer. to
any else She did not wisn to DO placed IN tho
hands OF her iather-anything but that. She was
devoted TO her proicssion and II was the wish oil her
poor that shc should continue In IT, Tue Sur
roeate then decided upon appointing Mr.. Farmer AZ
her guardian until sho shall Do fourteen years OF
when she make her own choice without reference
to courl interference. The intelligence aud judgment
OF the chd. far advance OF her years. induced tho
Surrogate accene To her wishes IN every respect
MI Palmer was notified and promptly appeared, and
his suretes. The following letter oi administration
then made OUT
To.Inr sunmoeArK OF rux covsry or Nrw Yonk
The petition of James j. of the city New York,
Respectfully sho"eth that your petitioner Is the next friend
lha, a resident Of county York and
oSsws e ss ,. ss sa w. on
day of sepemb. last past thai the nearest relatives Of
United states Davidson. lr,t cousin OF said
mnor residing in p.dsph's Pa tha sara mnor Is
your petitioner is informed verify believes. that
real estate and that to protee. ami preserve mo
should duly appointed the guardian
Of ,a her ss, sar , SeG, % fore pa
the guardian Of the person and estate Of sa minor unl
dian shall bo appointed And petitioner win
Cgty and County Of Nee Fork s,-The shove petitioner
being duly sworn deposcs and that the set
vehy bsevss-sworn this 18th day otMsres is7z
l. Albert NJ Palmer do hereby consent o become tho
sra.S q the aSGvs noE e The
THE cnLD's DREAD HER FATHER
Little Buou rs most emphatic III her declaration that
nothing VIII induce her to go iathcr .'He did
not treat mamma well and ho did nothing for mo
while she WAS alive She was all To me that ever
knew or loved and would think II an insult to her
memory to 20 To HIM who might cndeavor 10
make mo forget her" such arc her words. sho has
a most lively apprehension that. through some means
or other her father may obge her 10 60 to HIM
London, and she shrinks dismay when the names OF
friends Of Mr. Stoepel mentioned, lest they should
able to resist. Mr. j. Augustus page. OF No. 2sa
broadway. had long interview with Surrogate
Gavin yesterday on the subject OF guardianship
He Is a lawyer and has been ransactiDg business
for Mr. Stoepe in regard TO money interests OF the
IN CLAIM. but aiterward rccons,dcred his determine
ton Mr. Robert Stocpel, the father OF Btjou, Is
slcan OF considerable ability and reputation He wai
leader OF the orchestra in several theatres Of TINS city
from tire To time, and his last engagement was with
Mr Augustin DAILY at the Grand Opera House, where
he undertook TO arrange the music Of "Rc RoI ca
rot,c. " Before the play was Produced however, Mr.
stoepol lett for Europe, anu was at once engaged al
cef d'orchesfrc at the Lyccum Theatre, London, by
Mr. Bateman. Tho following letter was received oy
Bljou from Mr. Bouclcault couple OF days ago.
BoUccAuLr's LETTER To BJoU.
GaASp HOTEL. ciscisSAri March ~. 1877
My DEAR Byou-I am very sorry that am not in New
moment You know am his Oldest fricnd-the oldest hs
"s oh.r object 10 tho world great "
snsa s & V So yS s%' "sss h sa % ia
begs you 70 go to n'm and am sure you win do SO IS
the world, and you have got to learn how good aud
loved him ior thtyone years have never had IN unkina
word moments difference with him this lie d
soa are all to him now and a. am sure sure your heart turns
lie desires 10 provide for All require and to for
s s os % s %s a ao T TO- % a.'ls
Le me know what you reonre your father wishes
'"'"' ''''''" "' 'Do% SSs'aaats
WHAT THE Guardian SAYS.
Mr. Palmer, oi tho Union square Theatre, having
duly quahed as GUARDIAN remarked that as soon AS
II was practicable he would withdraw Byou Heron
until she should at when she will be abo
to take care OF herself He thought iavoraby OF tue
suggestion OF combined bencnt by the managers OF
all the theatres the proceeds of which might be placed
in the hands OF trustees for the benefit OF the child
She might then be sent to Mount ST. Vincent Man
hattanvc In care OF the Sisters and left ut either
convent until she old enough to choose her
IN life lie was entirely avcrsc to leaving her tho
stage at such an ago withouka mothers care. Be-
meath the tender guardianship OF tho Sisters
her education may be completed and her
her health Is not good and her physical system SO
fragile that undue excitement, like that OF profess
siona life, would be highly dangerous Meanw 10
she ,s member OF the Union Square Theatre company.
and will receive her salary regularly until tho end ot
the season, whether she appears IN public or not
Mrs Carey, at whose house Bjou ~ stopping, ami
tests the most ancctonate socitude the welfare OF
tho child and her affection is warmly returned. IL is
home To her IN every sense Of the word, she
not wish To leave until the pang OF her
has been ducd by time. On all sides proicrs OF
sstance have been rendered. aud there - tlo douot
but that the proposed benefit will have the desired
effect Of placing tho child OF Matilda Heron IN posi-
ton of comparative In dependence Tor a low years.