Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-10-30
THB LILY OR JERSEY.

furore. Long before daylight steam
boat containing Henry E. Abbey, Charlie
A. Mendum, Oscar Wilde and forty other
moved down the North river to meet tn.
steamship Arizona and the beauty. Or
the trip down Oscar Wilde was the center
of attraction. He wore sage green over
coat, lined with fur, black velvet and
braided coat, a salmon-colored neck
handkerchief and two-story felt hat
Altogether he was made up for the occa
sion, but as his flowing hair was rumpled
by the wind he became more an object OF
ridicule than of beauty. The members OF
the reception committee we're ''guyers'' OF
notoriety, and Oscar had anything but a
pleasant trip if he was at all sensitive
Just as day broke the Arizona was sighted
at quarantine and the band began playing
1.-The Girl 1 Left Behind Me- an air. by
the way, which Oscar applauded. After
the health officer had examined the pas
sengers and crew of the incoming vessel,
Mrs. Langtry and her travelling compan-
ion, Mrs. Labouchere, appeared on the up
per deck of the Arizona and the reception
committee at once advanced on her.
THE JERSEY LILY.
She is woman of middle height, with
well-developed figure, and at first sight
she is not beautiful, as people have been
led to expect by the fattering notices that
have been published about her. Her hair.
rich red brown, was done mp in two
punches, which were harpooned to her
head by a silver skull. Her front hair.
released from crimping pins, covered her
forehead completely and gave foundation
for the opinion that she was fixed for the
occasion, although she has had neither
powder nor paint on. Her features are
regular and her eyes are large, gray-blue
and expressive, particularly when she is
talking. Her mouth would size up with
Soldene's, and she has a set of fine.
regular teeth, shown advantage
ously whenever she smiles. Much
pains have been taken to spread the idea
that Mrs. Langtry's complexion is as near
perfect as compilations go, but when close
~ inspected her skin is not as remarkable
as her friends would have the public be-
heYe. When animated by conversation
her tace is very captivating and her smile
Is extrem> J fascinating, so much so, in
deed. that Oscar Wilde took occasion to re-
mark to companion that she was 'deli-
clous when her face lighted up with
laughter" All in all, she is not as beauti-
Iui a woman as the public have been led to
belleve, AID after examining her critically
Sarony, the photographer, remarked:
'"Ihere are countless women in this coun-
try who are more beautiful than she' It
was generally admitted, however, that she
will make up'' marvelously we'll for the
stage and that her good looks, assisted by
her bewitching smile, will make her a
favorite, even if she is as poor an actress
as those who have seen her say she is.
HOW THE BEAUTY DRESSED.
She wore narrow brimmed black straw
hat, adorned with soft-looking role of
navy blue and red-stripped silk. Her dress
was of blue cloth, kilt pleated, with a
tight-ftting waist and bosom of old-gold
braid, surrounded by dark buttons. Her
kid gloves were brown and reached to her
elbows. A plain gold pin was the only
article OF iewelry she wore, and around
her fair throat was knotted rich yellow
handkerchief. Mrs. Labouchere, a stout
person Of middle age, with gray hair done
up IN cork-screws, wore suit of blue
flannel. and her head was covered by flat
blue and black hat almost the size and
shape of soup plate. She is past the age
of beauty, but Oscar Wilde waited upon
Ind chatted to her with great galantry.
After Mrs. Langtry had shaken hands
with every member of the reception COM
mittee she made herself solid with the
Americans by requesting the musicians to
play yankee Doodle" which was render
ed with great vigor. During the rendition
of that time-honored' tune Mrs. Langtry
appeared trifle tired, but she stood it out
and at its conclusion asked for an encore,
which fortunately for the ears of the peo-
pie on deck, was not given. Mrs. Langtry
looks little worn, but while she chatted
with dozen or more of her visitors, she
was perfectly ladylke self-possessed and
graceful. She talks 1uently, but her con-
versation does not impress one as thought
full, although perhaps that impression was
attributable to the thinness of the subjects
that were discussed. Mr.. Wilde, as he but
toned his polar region oyercoat over his
manly bosom, declared that 'she is very
NICE and. of course, that settled it.
A CHAT WITH MRS. LANGTRY.
When the Arizona reached her pier on
the North river, Mrs. Langtry swung on to
Mr.. Abbey's arm and after running
gauntlet of several hundred people, entered
carriage and was driven to the Albemarle
hotel, where she occupies the three apart
ments which were last year fitted especially
for Sarah Bernhardt. In the afternoon
representative of the Times found her at
home and had a pleasant chat with her.
She wore the same dress that she landed in
but the absence of hat added greatly to
her appearance. Her voice is low, soft
and pleasing, and her manners are ex-
tremely fascinating, although she talked
about nothing but theatrical matters and
much of her talk was sugar-coated.
II have" she said, ''left society forever.
have determined to live for dramatic art
alone, and feel confident that shall sue
ceed.'
In referring to the difference between
playing in England and America she said,
with just touch of shipper:
ooh, will meet the people of America
much differently from the manner in which
I.met the public at home. There knew
great many people, and among them
were critics, who treated me very kindly.
Here l will have to play on merits
At this moment Mr.. Wilde, in most sac