New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-25
DEPARTURE OF MRS. LANGTRY
Mr.. GEBHARD's FAREwELL-PERFEcrLf SATISFIED

II was almost az rainy and almost as early IN the
morning when Mrs. Lahgtry waved her hand IN
good-by TO the American shore YESTERDAY as "nen
gIimp,r of what has proved TO her such men mar
background There were few people besides those
who had taken passage ON the Guon Conpanys
n,er as the all ashore bell rang from the Alaska.
and those few all wore the rather peevlsh e1-
preston of people 10 whom the dual dlsagIerabio
duty of rising early and saving good-9y 10 ,en atS
stepped from the cab which had Drought
them from the hotel only three or four male TRENDS
stepr ed forward 10 greet herr among them was pit.
Tolhoys but Mr. GebhaTd was not there when
Mrs Laugtry stepped on board, however tne I ast-
named young nau was awaiting her, Dravely lying
10 unpart a little cheerluincss INTO his woe-beg9no
countenance. Mrs Langiry was dressed IN tght-
fitting Englls wakiug-dTess OF light tawn Color
the front OF the bodice being hiled IA win an in,
care design in dark-co,ored brAid-the soie attempt
at Communications cap OF the shape peculiarly
her own covered her tightly cooled tresses ana the
driving rain had brought tlnge Oh coioI INTO tne
e.ted Scarcely had she stepped on Doari wncn
The final bell rang. and with hurried grasp OF tue
hand aud slight raising OF the nat MI bepl1ru
,nade his adien Mr.. Talboys was more impressive
m his part " salutaton, and saluted Mrs Langtry
III true fatheriy fashion. IL, -, 49,,
vhjle Mira Langtry standing on the hurricane
deck was blowing kisses with both hands to the
little knot of friends on the pier a troop or WEIRD
Iookinp creatures, prominent rs 10 head gear anu
Iy,Id and disney Yelled as their locks, rushed up
and two of them made flying leap upon
flt ace
shouted 10 the others Keep the fight" and then
tnpped up and boarded the vessel In an undignihcd
manner The huge mass began slowly 10 move for
yard there was rush made toward the end OF the
MGR by those anxious 10 catch q last glimpse or
ther friends aud Mr. GebbaTd followed them, slowly
| and nensiyey occasionally lifting his hat rs he
canrht sight OF Mrs. LaDgtry through the openings
in the side of the shed. As he nearcd tho end OF the
| nier however he cast dignity 10 the winds and
| made frantic rush forward. meeting returning
| GRO d armed with wet umbrellas who had had
| enough Of standing III a rainstorm IT, wave moist
| hondkcrchiefs He braved the dripping umbrellas
and iumpiuQ forward to the extremity OF the pier
-,ayed his hat with O last despairing effort Beng
| asked why he did not accompany MIS-; Iapgtry ne
replied sertentiously: " Because didn't want TO-"
| Mrs Langtry was seen for a few minutes as sne
| was leaving the Albemarle by TRIBUNE reporter,
| and said: -, . ,., l..
81 leave America with genuine regret. which Is
| softened by the knowledge of my speedy return.
| have been treated kindly everywhere though OF
course | cannot be blind to the fact That unklnd
and rather uncalled-fOr statements nave Ocen made
| about me. am going 10 spend week In London
and shall then play IN tho English provinces Tor
| three weeks. shall then probably take run on
| the Continent and after another visit nome snail
| reach here about the middle OF October. open IN
Montreal Oh the 20th of that month and shall have
about the company h. support me az had last
| season. In August, 1884, snail go with Mr.: Mep-
| dum TO Australia for about siI weeks, and shall
| then think, return to England. Now L want 10
saw one OF two things aud say them very decidedly
| too never caught a blue-iish and never enjoyed
| n enthusiastically. and am not writing book"
| "Have you anything else you would ike to
sayiy" o,o.,t this. th,, an Dorfectlv satisfied
| with my visit here from every point'of VIEW