The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1883-01-07
MILE RHEA.
Brief Sketch OF 4Her Life-Her Per.
sona1 Appearance. Her Wardrobe,
and Her SucceSS.

no one oil the great actresses, says the
Cleveland Leader, Modieska, Janauschek, Bern
hardt has created such ser Sation among. and won
FOR herself such admiration om the play going peO-
pie Of this country as NJ lie hta. Although she has
been In the United States bn little than three
months her fame Is already wide the continent
and her progress Westward is but series Of artistic
triumphs. She Is popular In society as ON the
stage her native modes.y, her charming Unborn sim
pCitY, her graceful wit, her wonderful beauty and,
ABOVE all, her admirable character and sweet wOmahly
virtues, have for her the homage of the best peo-
pie of the country. NJ lie lsh Ia $ beauty Is queeny
she Is taller than the European stars referred TO
above. Her head is exquislteiy shaped and crowned
with heavy suit of dark, almost black hair; her face
Is decatey but clearly cut; her dark eyes brilliant as
her diamonds, and her might have served MS an
original model for the bow Of Cupid. Her counte-
nance moves with every emotion, and is refined, n-
telgent, and expressive TO high degree. Her form
Is 1.-THE, graceful, and charmingly nodded, all of
which personal attributes combine to call forth the
homage received by her.
She born in Brussels September H. 1855.
Her parents were In aiiuent circumstances and
moved to Paris when the artistic was very young.
As the result OF her early education aud surround
lngs, size is bright, vlYacious, and plquaDt Paris
ienne to her glove tips. Five years of her life were
spent In a convent, where she displayed "A great taste
In literature aud remarkable proficiency in music
She evinced strong taste for the drama, and occa-
sionaly appeared in amateur rectals request of
friends among the nobility. Ten years ago Charles
Fechter heard her recite and urged her adopt the
stage as a profession. Acting upon his advice and
Recommendation, Rhea placed herself under Bean
Wallet In the Paris cOnseryatolre. She made her de-
but at Brussels In the comedy Of - Fairy Fingers
hnu remained In that city year. She then went TO
hOuen ana from thence 10 Paris, being received 10
both places with great eclat. Afterward when star
ring France she received letters from Paris calling
her to the Imperial Theatre. Afterward upon re-
quest OF the Car, she went to ST. Petersburg aud
remained five years as leading lady at the Imperial
Theatre. After the assassination Of her patron she
left Russia account OF Iihstic threats and went
TO England. She studied the English language but
one month before appearing In " Much Ado About
Nothing, Other parts were added to her repertoire,
and she at once became the attraction OF the Island
October IS, 1854, she reached America by steamer
City Of Rome.
With each appearance here NJ lie Rhea's pOpu-
arty has grown, taking the Eastern cities by storm
AT New Haven she accompanied Governor IngersOl :
daughters to Yale College, and recess was taken In
order that the professors aud students might pre-
sented. BY request she called Henry ". Long
fellow and recited TO him one OF his poems. com
pletely winning the poets heart. Her success last
A week In Buffalo was unprecedented and the mag
nihcrnce OF her floral tributes have never been
equaled Ia that city. Saturday night, the occasion
Of her last appearance she was recalled no less than
known as one OF the most successful in the East, will
send her back TO Europe when her three years
tract expires, laden with treasure and TenOwn. In
| st. Louis she VIII appear In French, with English
support, and will delight the TeutOns OF Cincinnati
Gy a German rendition Of Beatrice, IN Much Ado
! Camille, - " Adrienne Lecouyreur Much Ado
4 AbOut Nothing - - Diane DE Lys, - rschOOl for
j scandal, - and 4" Mary stuart.
The wardrobe Of the great actress Is the finest and
most complete feminine OUTFIT ever brought 10 this
country, and fills tweniy-One trunks She wears a
different costume In each act, and Of the dresses
worn In 'Camille - represents a value VI co. 600
last Nh paid Ia the MalsOn Alexander, 20 Rue Neuye
des Petis Champs, previous 10 starting for America
Her diamonds al the CUSTOM house ingOiced
Zoo OOO one necklace presented By Alexander H. Of
Russia, being valued at 500 0O0 Already fashions
set by tue charming foreigner. and at the recent
Vanderbilt wedding several - ltIe - pauiers were
noticed. NJ lie RhGa's English has Just enough OF the
French accent 10 render II charming ana make con-
Yersatlon with her a delight.