The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-21
MISS LEMONS STORY.
The Young Men's Christian Association aud
the Police OF New York.

Miss Adelaide LonnoX was announced To
appear in Fifth Avenue Hall last evening in a
now play OF contemporaneous human interest
without gorgeous scenic effects or Il phenomenal
cast" The peculiar wording Of the announce
mont startled the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. and the attention Of Police SIpcrin-
tendcnt Walng was called to it rs possible
violation Of the Sunday law. The Supcrin-
tendent referred his visitors to Capt. Williams
to make inquiries. " Is this dramatic per
formancc p the Captain demanded " II it is
will stop it," "Oh. no." Miss LennoAs agent
answered; it is only u reading-the reading
Of play " l. it q moral play?" Capt Will
liams continued. Certainly" was the answer.
" 1t is not likely that young lady would read
an immoral play in public on sunday night"
Who is it by ?" the Captain persisted. Miss
Lennon would not care to make the name Of the
author public. The reading is legitimate in
every way and is not violation Of law. Can it
60 on 7" emit say; the Car'ain replied
There was no help for II. and so a messenger
Was sent To Superintendent Walng.
The, Supcrlniendent expressed surprise at
Capt Williams sending 10 him. saying. He
knows tie law ~ well rs | DO" and at once gave
pcrmi--i ION for the reading.
By this uine j was nearly O'Clock in tho
evening, ana before the messenger returned Il
WIS too late to aiv"rtia" the entertainment
properly Miss LennoX WAS therefore COM
Ycsterdaya reporter for THE Srx obtained
from Miss LennoX the following story of her
life. She has wonderful powers of expression
and narrative. never hcsitat NJ for q word. and
suggesting to the listener the notion that she
can be emin,ntiy successful on the rostrum
| that she can net Miss LennoX said Ny father
was IN good CIRCUMSTANCES. HIS name was
| LennoN. a fact which mention 20 indicate his
family and 10 show that my stage name is my
real nam". Within SIX months o. his death my
| mother died also, and AZ years ~ age was left
| to the care Of An aunt who had daughters ard
dition; When I entered ihss household
| clothed in what was. considered behiiing
the station ~ n wnicn t.. was =, expected
mental labor. hut resisted. and my aunt then
| ton 10 learn the duties OF as-ryant. My uncle
| TOOK my part. They asked me what ! wanted
| To- be. and | said had been to the theatrr in
Brighton. and | wanted 10 be one az the fairies.
| Alter sisting my inclinations for some TIM.
my aunt went to Mr.. ana Mrs. sidney q in"
came 10 the house and saw me My aunt ms St
Ell that u they took me they must tax" mo en-
clothes i mean those d which hid been DE-,
| privrd-were got rendy for me. and placed IN "A
The box contained everything / had in the
world and with Il was given in charge Of the
! driver Of parcel delivery cart, 70 be- taken TO
! the Sdneys. had a seat behind him. on tho
box. II WIS IN this way started out In tho world.
AT the sidn"ys ! found home ~ though l
carry water 10 Mrs. Kenn aud tho others who
played AT the Richmond Theatre. some months
at"rward Mr.. Phelps played Richdrd ILL., at
| Prince Of Wales
or In evcainc o; my first appearance Mr..
! and Mrs. Spro-sier. who were wealthy fashion
able commOners IN London. and Ind no human
| tie. became intrres Ell IN me-. subsequently
they entered in,o nes otlntions with the Sldneys
| Tor my adoption. In their house grow up On
be woman. Every means " EDUCATION and
accomplishment was Afforded me, Mr.. Chatter