Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-02
PATHS nETURN.
Frantic with Delight at Getting
Baek---This is Probably Her
Farewell Visit.
Special to The Cincinnati Commercial.

Special to the Cincinnati Commercial.
New York, October 3l.-M5dame
Patti was eating her breakfast. at an
early this morning, On board the Gun.
ard steamship Servia. when the steam
boat Blackbird came in sight. The
waving of handkerchiofs by those on
board the Blackbird was unnoticed
but shortly after the eamboat had
turned and began to COUP the bay
alongside the steamer, and the band on
board began to play God Save the
Queen. There were not many people
on the deck Of tie Sergia at this time.
but 1t was not long before the
passengers were lea ling over the
rail. Alter The band had finished one
tune, and had began another, petite
graceful woman, with black hair
and large coal black eyes, came run
ming out on deck. Il was Madame
Patti. She had not waited to nut on
an outer wrap, but had rushed from
the breakfast table on deck to see her
friends. She was dressed in a dark
brown tight fitting dress, trimmed
with old gold and black satin. She
wore a hat covered with flowers
Taxing out tiny pocket handkerchief
she waved il irantically with both
hands. Then she tried to recognize
those on the steamboat. Presently she
saw Herbert Guy aud kissed her land
to him. But when she discovered
Arditi, DIR. and Mrs. Hill and Mrs.
Gregory, she was almost beside her
self with excitement The passengers
crowded around her and enjoyed her
efforts to make her friends hear.
Madame Patti stood BY the rail
watching the steamboat all the time
the Servia was slowly pushing through
the thick fog toward her dock. She
had sent for a fur cloak, and it was
cold and chilly, Signor Nicolini stood
behind her and waved his hat to those
on board of the steamboat. He held
In his hand large jewel case, which
was said to contain the famous IRA.
viata" diamonds.
To a Tribune reporter Madame
Patti said: II am very glad to be once
more in America and see so many of
my old friends ia America. Not only
that, but to be on land again is de-
lightful. Why, do you know though {
We were done for on one day?-Mon.
day, l think it was. The waves dashed
over the side of the vessel, and swept
the deck so that no one could 70 ont
OF the cabin. But glad as am to
have arrived safely, | am equally sorry
to hear about the burning OF the Park
Theater. My relations with Mr.. Abbey
have been so pleasant that it shocks
me to hear of his loss. Aud lust at
the time of his openingl Have | seen
Mrs. LangtryY you ask. | had the
pleasure Of meeting her once, at a
soiree by the Prince of Wales. but |
have never seen her on the stage. [
am very glad to hear that the prospects
tor warm reception OF Mrs. Langtry
are very Hattering. 1t is nothing more
than | expected, however, because the
American people are so kind hearted"
What have you been doing since
you sailed from New York last
spring."
why, everything that one could do
to enjoy herself. After the London
season We passed the summer in
wales, fishing tor salmon. Such
glorious SPORT AMI have gotten to
be quite an expert fisherman, while
Mr.. Nicolini does flmously. Since
we have been in Wales great many
peohle haye come there. Of course
every ono is struck with the beauty of
the country"
is there anything that you will tell
me about your contract with Colonel
Mapleson?'
i do not know anything about that.
as that business is not in my line, and
| do not bother with it. Mr.. Franchie
knows all about the arrangements. AS
to the repertory, l understand hat we
will produce something that is new in
New York, and then the old iavoriteg
They are always new"
Your dresses?"
"Are lovely"
The conversation again reverting to |
her tour Of this country, the reporter
asked if the report was true that this |
was her last season in America. Up |
to this time the prima donna's manner
had been vivacious. But there was |
an instant chang as she said with |
sad expression on her face:
"Ah, | am afraid that it is"
When the steamer reached her pier
Patti went to the Windsor Hotel.
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