New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-26

crowd became great and this ceremony was dlscon-
tnued Mile Bernhardt became the centres OF group,
the members of which were continually renewed
as one made way for another after exchanging
a few sentences with the hostess. There were many
ladies. If they did not choose to be presented they
need not 1t is not every lady who cares TO reverse
the social distinctions maintained in Paris with
reference to Mile Bernbardt but so freely relaxed
i'm London. But there remained large number
who were presented. Many singers and
actresses Of the company-notably Madame
Nilsson, with her radiant face, Mrs. Theodore mar
TIN, and several members of the Come1ie francaiso
Early in the afternoon came Mr.. Gladstone, snd
lane was made for him at once through the crowd
till he reached Mile. Bernhardt. circle stood
about the two as the introduction was accom-
pllshed. happened to be where both faces were IN
full view and very striking tue scene was-very
marked the contrast between the veteran states
mans powerful features and tho delicate
llneaments of the actress The actress re-
ceived the statesman with marked grace and
marked dignity, while he, on his part, was as
defeTentia in manner as ususl-rsther more so,
should say. They talked together for some min-
utes. Mile. Bemhsrit was SIMPLY dressed in black,
with a straw hat and with much white Lace about
the neck, with a large nosegay of many coiored
flowers on shoulder, the fashion Is, ana with
her cane. The promise of beauty, as seen on the
stage, is fully borne out nearer view. The
features are refined but strong and there are
lines about tho mouth which look as If
she were capable, occasion, of cruel res
oluteness. The charm OF her manners must
be seen. She was gracious to everybody, and
actress enough to show that she was tired OF
hearing the same compliment q hundred times re-
peated.
Of my conversation with Mile. Bernhardt will
report but sentencebut one full of interest Tor
Americans. [ took it upon me TO express hope
that she would some day go to the United states.
She instantly replied that she had already resolved
to go, and that her visit would not be later
than year after next-pOsslbly even next year. On
my asking whether might repeat this as coming
from her, she was good enough to give me au-
thorty to announce it a certainty and to express
the pleasure with which she looked forward TO
meeting American audiences. understand this to
be the statement of @ conclusion at which
Mile. Bernhardt, after some time consider
ing the plan, has definitely arivedj and
that only details remain to be settled.
Needless to add how heartily the play-goinG world
Is to be congratulated on such decision.
must defer all mention Of the pictures till an
other letter. Many artists there to see them,
Mr.. Millais among the irstj then Sir Frederick
Leighton and half dozen other Acade-
micans, then observation-disclosures Mr. Bough-
ton, Mr.. Fildes, and many moro. The critics
were present In force and fashion sent representa-
tives by the score who mingled amicably enough
with the delegates of art aud literature, and joined
at least as warmly In admiration OF their hostess.
@. W. S.