New-York tribune., 1880-10-28

widely as the long light llsheS llfted ana snln'nE
even brilliantly as the delicate nostrs quiveieu
and a smile broke over her face, bringing ont the
fine lines in her cheeks
Her manner was essentially French. turning |
quickly from one to another Of her companions
now Struggling her shoulders. gesturinG with her |
cloved-hands IN DAINTY protest, now laughing, now |
sober she seemed the essence of mobility. Her |
dress was a dark seal brown imperial with cape |
a la postOn. and the trimmings were OF seal
brown and dark green striped silk.
The front of the dress was Killed. Her hat, OF
olive plush-a style said to be peculiar to herself,
resembling the Gainsborough, but called the rn-
hardt-was trimmed with bird of paradise ami
ostrich plumcs and bore several miniature wolves
heads Her hat was fastened tightly down rher
head almost conceang her ears. but cloud OF
light silver hair escaped behind. Her wrap was
heavy sealskin doman, reaching almost to the
floor beneath which her tiny feet peeped out clad
III elaboratey ornamcnied slippers.
RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION.
After standing for few minutes in conversation,
she took her seat at the head of the table wh@h hau
been spread for the reception breakfast Mr. Jarret
Mile Bernhardts agent. Mr. Abbey. Mr.. Schwab aud
NJ de Bebian near her Mile Bernhardt re-
ceIved the placoue and examined Its beauties with
complimentary remarks. Taking spray OF the
flowers with which 1t was decorated and placing 1t
Ipou ucl u'CdSt ohV N""' ''"'N
for tins beautiful present"
After few moments OF conversation with d. de
Bebian and Mr. Schwab, Mile. Bernhardt listened
to the addr ss of welcome delivered by NJ. Mercier
on the part of the Cercle Arlistique Francas. NJ.
Mercier said:
MADAME: We come in the name OF the Cercle
ArTistione FrancaIs o. New-York TO welcome YOU
TO America We thought it became the artists, yonr
| conntrymen--wc dare not say your coieagu,s'
| but most certainly your fnends-to be
|
| 10 greet You and to say, You are welcome
| You have endeared yourself to us by your
| generosity TO the sulrTlIg we are prold oI y'u'
| ior Won are one Of the radiant armanentN OF our
country to see you is to admire Won, IL remains 10
Us now TO express the sincere wish that you NAV Dc
! happy tins country where you nave Oeen I'M
| patlcnily expectcd. Once again we welcome Yoi
! and beg you 10 accept ihrse few flowers TO WhIch
| one of our number las added souvenir more IdS'
| ing and which hope You vii Keep IN reneln-
brancc of the respect ana homage that we have the
! agreeable MISSION of offering yOn
Nile Beruhardt rising greeted with applause
every body clapping hands ana CRYING bravo, some
one tryng 10 hush the noise so that the remarks of
| Mile Berh.rdt might be heard, VINO sud, sotto
voce. Not TOO mncn silence, beg OF yOu," smiling
arcnly the while. Her few words OF thanks were aa
! follows:
Ga>rLEMux: At ousand thanks for this kind It.
! ccpuon, ana Ior the OeautIlui present nav re-
cc.v.d 1t shall be my hope 10 renIer myself
worthy OF your kindness IN offering me ms
demonstration OF welcome l an sure am most
~ .r.>e all ready. but all can say Is that l thank
| You for this generous reception
A health TO Mile. Beruhardt was propo ed To
America" she exclaimed. the toast was drunk.
oasts were also gwen to Mr. Abbey and to the -uc-
ce.s of the company Leaving the saloon Nile.
B,rnhqrit was conducted by Mr.. Schwab TO tie
deck, where she entered INTO an animated
and yigacious conversation wiin her friends.
TIE ARTISTS PLANS.
rr.,,.,.t. r.p.,rt.r v.. aantaN ~ Mr. SchVnb
ana had tie following conversation with Mle.
/ B ,nharLt eve had very AIR Zip" She sand,
'uut il was stormy the first two days and toward
! the end of the voyage too. IAe pitching OF I'd"
steamer was something terrible. Twas not troubled
very much VITA seas. c6ucss, bnt | was discreei
enough to remain my ,tateroom all The time.
! Yon know one does not feel conversational under
such circums stances One does not fancy appearing
N public For gentlemen, 1t is no thing; but for
| laulcs, Oh, well III different"
"Yon are couvcrs ui with f G'I,h, are Won not .
" Not at an e" she answered .n English, adding I'D
! French: " can say that much dt least
" WHAT piece have You dra led upon toT the iTs'
night of your glgcmcut IN New oik j. was ASKED
" snail open with ACUeunc, lhihk."
d" II uas Oeen stated tuat YOU "aVe never pl'!Sd
| Marguerite IN La Dame aux L C!mriHdS or C"ihIhe'
rs 3D. Is called here. Is 80 true Z
"Oh. 10, nave played II often. and with success,
but never IN PARIS. nave travelled all over thc
Continent, but nave played ony IA France b''-
snail YOU play anything ia English while you
! are here"
" ] NAV give a scene Hoh tohc pay N"C"e'"'
What is your fayoute r6ic, of all your roper
@On. love the play OF Ph6dre better tnan any
! other. II Is my faYorte."
! Mile b. rubardt was toying with little walking
| sick winch attracted the reporters attention
| hat IS my Inseparaoe companion," she SAID
"WhcIeVeT CO. 1t goes too J ne fIluce oI NdIes
begg,d one Of me some time ago; said to hIm,
| . - x,u Vfs II ON ca >
! procuTed TINS. You ste the carved silver head
iuere are two masAs, tragedy anh cOmeo\'
you know II IS my own CARVING When ihe sun sum-
| Salnes use IL as pafasOi-yOn see TITS shauOw
| is quite broad epouen to cover me. must say
| adIeu to tnis ady." she ADDED. She mas Such
| cnurming child. You know adore chiIdrcn.
| Tie halutatIons finished Nile Bernlardt said
aughnel, that among the novelties OF the trip she
| had tasted an American thing which she becyed
| was called a cocktail
AGAIN ON SHORE.
The steamer was approaching Castle Garden
| and promiueut buildings, among them THE TRIBUNE
| tover were pointed out TO the artist VINO mani
Tested intense interest In everything pertaining to
| the new country.
ON the pier Of the French line large
crowed was waiting, and still larger throng
| was to be seen the street outside the
| GATES. Handkerchlefs huttered and Mile. Bern
hardt responded by waving her own. Tue steamer
was ma e fast the pier, and long period OF wait
| ing followed. At last the gaDg-plank was hauled
n hoard tue band struck up, lbe bells 20 a fIng-
| mo for Sarah" there an attempt AZ cneera'
| ana accompanied by Mr.. AObey aud Mr.. Schwab,
| SaraG Bernnardt walked down he gang plank ana
trod Oh American soil. - .,
,nov impressive. A long line OF people
stared at her III silence. she wal ked TO the end OF
tne nieT Outside the gales was a howllng crowd Oi
tna grnat uuWasbed VINO failed 10 show proper
and neftting sprt Of reverence; When the
carnage containing Mile. Bernhardt and hcr
escorts passed through the gate. tue assembled
crowd of navvIes and dOcK labprerS 1eel
mg called upon to do solneih'ng. rose 10 TO
ance 10 wonderful and unearthiy sOuhd,
II was not a cheer, it was not groan-lt was
Lideous Squeal. , - L.
- china the street the carriage de-