Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-05-30
Mrs. LanStry's Uranium ,

A few days ago Prof. Edgar G. Beall OF At
lanta, Ga, well known phrenoiOglst made
phrenologcal examination of Mrs Langtry
with the following result: From phrenologi-
cal point of view, Mrs. LanGtry certainly de-
serves her sabriquet of the Jersey Lily" for
there are not manv women more womanly or
better endowed with the qualities we most
admire i'll the gentler sex. She does not seem
to possess the very bluest Of blue bIood-that
is III the sense OF a naughty patrican instinct,
although she is decidedly refined and
&5thstlcal in all her tastes In all her
social relations she wonld be likely to evince
much pride and eXcluslveness, and yet
she would judge people more by their per-
sOnal worth or attractiveness than by the mere
point they had reached in the estimation of the
world at large In other words, she would ap
precsate affinltes OF ''heart and BRAIN" whsther
high or humble, in palace or howell
Her brain is large for a woman, yet the di-
ameter and height OF the frontal lobes are not
sufficient TO give very commanding breadth
and power of mind. Intellectually she should
be noted for quick perception, fine discrmina-
ton, analytical talent, memory, brilliancy and
subtlety, rather than profunditv and strength.
And, while she may never startle the world
with remarkable inventions or by leading any
great crusade, she will manifest much iGtellI-
Sence wherever required, and enough execu-
tive power to shine in her specially. The brain
centers in the oecipital region are for the most
the opposite sex and affection for women.
There could not well be more ardent lover
or a more devotsd mother. Combativeness
and the destructive instinct, also the faculty
of concentrativeness or continuity, are quite
deficient; hence her energy, application
and patience will be weak in an I'M
c0ngenial pursuit. Firmness is well de-
veloped, however, and whenever her en-
thusiasm is aroused, she will be very persls-
tent. She will finish, but not without inter-
mission. She can enjoy reading short para
graphs, but would easily be annoyed by prosy
book or speech. As an actress she will nOC
at present. succeed in sustaining a powerful
emotion through several successive scenes, but
willeXcel IN rapidly changing situations. In
this respect she is more ike the French or
Americans than the English.
Ideallty, or love of beauty is strong, but its
phase is practical rather than imaginative.
Imitation takes the phase of adaptiveness
rather than mimicry, and considerable dramatic
experience will probably be necessary be-
fore she can conceal her individuality Her
forehead is somewhat narrow in the temples,
and her love of music is weak. Language, in
Dictated by the projection of the eye beyond the
cheek bone, is full, but if larger would add
much to her power OF expression. Altogether,
she viii be noted in private life for sweetness
of disposition, warmth Of affection, excellent
taste and practical sense. AS an actress she
will be distinguished for naturalness, grace
and charming individuality, rather than
tragic intensity of power. Nature has done
we'll by her, and the world will no doubt be
better for her having lived in it.