Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
PATHS ARRIVAL.
Dining In One Hotel and Sleeping
in Another.
Philadelphia Record, 10th.


Oh, isn't this just beautiful, beautiful S''
The words were uttered in charming,
musical tone of voice, and, as IN response,
the little French clock on the mantel gave
the hour In silvery chimes. A petite crea-
ture, with full. expressive face, dark eyes,
which seemed to sparkle In unison with the
large diamond solitaires which were pendant
from the hlywbite ears, and a wealth
Of brown hair, stood in the door
way OF one OF the parlors of the
st. George Hotel and clapped her
HANDS In childish glee. Pretty as q picture
was the apartment. A rich red velvet car
pet covered the floor, and the satin furniture
was In complete harmony. Here and there,
wherever an available spot could be found,
ornamental articles Of virtu and pieces of
brio. a brac had been placed. The afr was
burdened with the fragrance of many how-
ers, and in the corners Of the apartment
were artisticallY arranged groups of the
choicest plants which could be gathered
from the hot-houses Of the city.
Yes, this is delightful" repeated Ade-
lima Patti, for the petite creature was none
other than the celebrated lyric warbler.
Then recovering from her rapture she suf-
fered her maid to unloosen the magnificent
India shawl which had enveloped her per-
son, and, depositing upon the centre table a
small casket, which was cTammed with
valuable jewels, she proceeded to visit the
remainder OF the suite of rooms which had
been placed at her disposal. These num-
bered five, and were located on the first
floor, and commanded a view of South
Broad street. Beyond this was a private
dining room, furnished in blue, with wall
paper Of gold and blue. Next was dress
ing room, similarly furnished, then the
diva's sleeping apartments.
The inspection completed, Patti returned
to her dressing room. When presently she
emerged the travelling costume had given
way to a charming attire consisting of q
white satin bodice and blue skirt of the
same material. Seating herself in the par
lor, she was about to open the casket when,
as the door opened, the rattling knives and
forks struck her ear. Where does that
noise come from ~ she demanded. The
bell boy, who had just brought up q card,
explained that the dining room was just
across the corridor. ''Send for the manager
at once" replied Adelina. When thst off,
cial put in an appearance the songstress
explained that she could never occu-
py a suite OF rooms so close to the
dining-hall. 81 want TO be where
can practise without being
would make me nervous" The manager
expressed his regret that the house had no
other quarters to offer, and so the agent of
the company was at once dispatched to seek
a new location. After visiting the West
End, Lafayette and hotels on the other side
of Broad street, all without success, he
finally secured what is known as the "Royal
Suite" at the Continental, and a couple Of
hours later the diva, after expressing many
regrets at being obliged to leave her floral
bower, entered her carriage and was driven
to Ninth and Chestnut streets, aud soon
after two wagons deposited twenty four huge
trunks at the door Of the hostelry Four
servants, two of whom are men, attend to
the wants OF the fair artist. Nicolini is
pleasant-faced man, with fl Grid complexion,
brown hair and whiskers and thin nous
tache. He invariably wears blue paletot,
with check pants and low crowned hat.