Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-09-27
AMERICAN GIRLS.
Miss Chamberlain. Mary Anderson and
the Prince of Wales,
(Ne,c York World.l-

~ goDtlcIlidIl WHO Returned nome
from London last week says Mary. An
derson has had a more cordial recep-
tion-there than has been given to an
American actress for many years. He
also tells story which, if correct, can
not fail to increase the respect of the
American public for Miss Anderson.
tt seeitis that upon her arrival she was
invited to some Of the best houses in
London, and stories were told of her
beauty and wit that made the Prince
Of Wales very anxious to meet her
Miss Anderson was informed of this
tiattering expression Of his re al high
ness, but most accountabiy, as it SEEM
ed to her English friends, she showed
no desire for the presentation.
Finally, a gentleman who knew her
very well was asked by the Prince to
say to Mary Anderson that he would
be pleased if she would indicate time
when it would be agreeable to her to
receive an introduction to his royal
highness. She replied that while she
wished to show no disrespect to the
future ruler of England, she must de-
cline to receive him. Such a reply
had never before been made to re-
quest for an introduction by prince
of the blood, and she was asked to ex-
plain. can introduction to the Prince
of Wales,' she pluckily answered,
''can do me no good professionally,
and / know very we'll how he regards
actresses generally. Personally, | have
always maintained my dignity and
self-respect, and | do not mean to put
myself in any position voluntarily
where may be compelled to forget
them. Therefore l must decline to be
presented to him. l have gone this
far in life without breath OF scandal
attaching to me, and | do not mean
now to do anything that might change
that condition This settled the mat
ter The story got out in London and
was widel y repeated, and it was no.
ticeable after that that the Princess
garden panty, an honor she has never
before conferred on any actress of the
English stage. 1t is pity some Of the
American girls who are getting them
selves very much talked about in con-
neetion with the Prince of Wales could
not follow Miss Anderson's example.
Although the London World hints
that the reign of fhe American beauty
is at an end by calling her the "Vice
Chamberlain" Brunswick" the new
York correspondent Of the Boston Sat
urday Erening Gazette says: Miss
| Chan. berlain still continues In the
graces of the Prince of. Wales, and is
[ am positively informed, on most
friendly terms with the Princess
Friends Of her family, who have ii
from her parents, say that either her
father and mother, and generally both
are in the room whenever the Price
calls. He is on the most intimate foot.
ing with them, and seems to have tax
en- the whole family into his affections
!! He adnlires Miss Chamberlain beyonc
everything, and tells her friends thai
she should have been born duches.
that her manner and bearing is al
that the manner and bearing Of tht
highest titled lady should be.
When it was reported last winter
that the Prince had gone to Cannes t.
see Mr.. Gladstone, that was merely /:
blind. He had gone to see Miss Cham
ber]ain. Whenever he is III the sam,
place she is he dimes with her ever,
day. When he enters the room, tn,
father, mother and daughter rise ant
make a profound obeisance. Thel
ceremony is thrown aside, and he i
the same as any other man. Th
friends of the Prince say that he
deeply and truly in love with Mis-
Chamberlain. If he is, it seems to m
the parents of the young lady ar
playing with edged tools. The Primo
Of Wales is allowed to be one Of til
most fascinating men in Europe, an,
his attentions to young lady, be sh
never SO much of an American and
republican, are very likely to turn he
head.
Its said that so far she regards hir
simply as a friend, and, knowing th
nature of American girls, L can wei
believe this to be true. But supposin
it be true now, that is no reason tha
it will always be.true. Miss Chamber
lain seems to be in favor with othe
members Of the royal family, as sh
has recently made long visit to th
Duke and Duchess of Albany. Th
Chamberlains are well-to-do Clevelan
people, and are evidently fattered b
the attentions of the Prince, but the
had better be wise in time. I'll
friends. Of the family who told IL
those particulars say that the fathe
and mother speak most enthusiastica
" of his Royal Highness. They thin
he is the. most unsophisticated as we
as the most agreeable man they ha,
ever met.