Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-13
A SERIES OF COSTLY prNNEEs

| Mr. Lapetry. cannot be definitely ascer-
| tanned. Suffice il to say that be left New
| York for England by the Britannia last Sat
urday. Mr.. Gebhsrdfs departure is already
known. These suppefs are described as
being of the most recherche description tine
| main fact being remark able that the pres-
| ence of ladies at them was extremely limited.
| However. fred by a great social success,
| Mrs. Lapgtry, it is asserted, enjoyed them
| with a keen zest.
'socIETY's" DIcTUM.
With reminder from her friend Mrs.
| Labouchere, that it might be policy TO limit
| their frequency, the breach between the
| friends widened. 1t may be well to add
| here that the charming suppers did not dl-
minish in frequency nor elegance. As much
"a $500 is said to have been pal Tor wines,
flowers and ct ceteras supplied upon one OF
those occasions when Mrs. LangIry was par
excellence the queen of the feast.
THE BREACH.
The breach widened and the two friends
chose different paths. Mrs. Lsngtry went 10
fulfil her Boston engagements and Mrs. La
bouchere after elegraphing for Mr.. Lsngtry,
who is supposed to be on his way here, left
for Washington. Much 10 the disappoint-
ment OF the favored few, the suppers, drives
and dinners came to end; the bon Ynots
lost their point, the wine its flavor, and the
question which society is now discussing is,
what will Mr.. Langtry say when he arrives?
ME-. LANGTRY.
This gentleman is a barrister, although he
does not practice his profession, having re-
ceived the appointm mt as manager of
large casino hotel in Holland He is bluff,
fiorid, well-built man, and looks the persona
fication of an English country squire. He
is affsble in manner, but somewhat reticent
in conversation. With a view Of getting the
opinions OF those gentlemen whose names
have been connected with the festivities
given in honor of Mrs. Langtry, reporter
was first dispatched to interview Mr.. George
Gould, whom he found to be pleasant
looking, dark-fealured, well-dressed young
man OF some twenty-five years OF age, Mr.,
Gould was checking the ticker at his office
on Broadway at the time of the reporters
visit The statement having been published
that Mr.. Gould was about to place play
ON the road formed the initial reason for The
interview.
MR.. GOULD TALKS.
is it true, Mr. Gould, that you have made
arrangements to place A Daughter Of The Nile
on the road?'
"Where on earth did you hear such story
as thatT
"1he statement appeared in one OF the
weekly papers, i believe"
ing that such rumor is totally unfounded.
They have got me mixed up with everything
that goes along, since they mixed me up in
the most extraordinary way with Mrs. Lang
try"
These reports must cause you great an
noy auce, Mr.. Gould?'
"No. / simply laugh at them; though
sometimes jokes OF this kind. often repeated,
become little tedious. They recoil more
NM wi
upon myself"
HIS OPINION OF LANGTRY.
"Now to show you how my actions are dis
torted and misrepresented il was given out
that / had made Mrs. Laugyry a present of
some costly jewelry. Nothing can be more
untrue. Why should 1 make Mrs. Langtry
expensive pre- sents? 1 only met the lady
twice during her stay here and on both occa-
siens met her in he ordinary social way,
and as for being infatuated about her, that
is all nonsense.
hE THINKS HER BAD ACTRESS.
However charming her manners, / could
name dozen American ladies whom think
far better looking, while as for her acting,
think with many others, that she is a very
indifferent actress-not even second rate."
"Have you any knowledge OF the differences
supposed TO exist between Mrs. Labouchere
and Mrs. Langtry"
''Not the slightest, nor should | be war
ranted in expressing an opinion on subject
the details OF which, if they exist, ] am to-
tally uuacqHainted with. AS told you, l
have only met Mrs. Langtry twice."
HIS CRITICISM OF GEBHARDT.
''By the way, has the Journal run Mr.. Geb-
hardt out OF town." asked Mr.. Gould, jr.
"The general opinion IT," replied the re-
porter, Chat Mr.. Gebhardt's departure from
New York was connected with Mrs. Lang
try's visit 10 Boston"
80 am told. Do you know that think
Mr.. Gebhardt has acted very fooishly, and
has brought down upon himself the COM
meuts of the Journal, as of most other people
who are cognizAnt of the facts"
81 presume am at liberty TO publish these
81 atements?"
Certainly, so far as am concerned; and,
by the way, don'i forget 10 deny In toto my
with the theatrical business"
AT THE BRUNSWICK
The alleged enlargement was the princi-
pal topic of conversation in the Brunswick
parlors last evening, which 10 point of in-
terest has not abated one bit In the course
of conversation the writer suggested the
possibility of DR.. Norvin Green being able
TO throw some light on this interesting dis
ensslo9 and that yiait t . biz Il. haq 5ss might
That will never do, said an acquaint-
ance OF the doctor, che is the last person in
The world, should say, who would be able |
70 give.you any points, / am quite sure he |
knows nothing that would be Of interest to |
FOUR ENTHUSIASTICALLY nothing" And the |
gentleman fmiled at the improbability of |
information from that source
by the way, there's Ed Gilmore sitting |
here now; he's the man you should talk to-" |
WHAT Mr.. EDWARD GILMORE HAS To SAY.
Really, my dear fellow" said the burly |
manager, 81 have been before the public so |
ong that really | do not think / feel like 4
making any statement about this busi /
ness"
We'll, Mr.. Gilmore, your name has been
o frequently mentioned in this matter that
am sure anything you might have to say
would be especially readable at this time"
don't mean TO say anything except that
consider Mrs. Lsngiry a very good actress
or the time she has been on the stage-a
erv good actress indeed"
Then you are not aware that Mr.. Lang |
hereF"
$50 | have heard. But then, you know
hat that was arranged long ago. Wants to
axe her home, 1 suppose; very natural, and
De expected. But L cannot see what that
as to do with this enlargement, which /
oubt is all TALK The newspapers must
ave something 10 say, suppose"
linen you prefer 10 remain silent?
Yes; fancy that ia the better course.
ou see, my connection with the public has
} be considered
DO you know Mr.. Gebhardif
Here broad grin settled over Mr.. Gill
lore's massive features. "He was rather
ard hit, fancy. You'll excuse nae, won't
onE Good night, my dear fellow. S'pose
II read all about it in the morRing."