Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-03
Tim LADY OF THE CASTLE"
The LUXURY and Splcndor Enjoyed
by Patti IN her Welsh Home.
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tenor, Ernesto Nicoliui. Invitations to
/ the ceremony were received by several
parties in this city, and, among others, by
/ Farde Canessa, who sends TO the Call
! the annexed description OF the prlma
| donna's magnificent residence. He
visited the place during "A former tour OF
/ Europe.
/ About 100 miles from London, in Wales,
4 IN a picturesque chain OF mountains, is
! situated the majestic and beautiful castle
! OF Crag-y-Nus, in the style OF the fifteenth
century.
/ In this Eden are often met men and
women oi nigh birth and profound learn
M. for hospitality which can be extended
/ TO nltvtn persons at the same time IL eN-
creased toward all with liuerallty aud SUI
/ preme dvuCBCy. Numerous hot houses
oder fruits ami flowers OF every kind,
while The stables are provided with superb
horses. which the diva handles with the
skin of an Amazon. Nor are car
riages OF every description wanted.
one of which always stands
waiting the guest AT the station OF Crag-
y.Nos. Cne kennels contain twenty packs
OF hounds. and IN the poultry yard are
phcasauis and every Kind of fowl. la
the kItcheus, kept with extreme reatness
and order, he most appetizing vlauds are
prepared by skillful cooks, and the cellars
{ iAINlSu tue most tANuiNltt Niuts Auu
liquors IN the world. The castle is built
entirely ol stone.
But who can give an adequate idea OF
the graudcurand beauty TO be found within
tnCsu wallsf There are two dining halls
! one for winter, the other for summer.
! Near these two rooms Is a magnificent
conservatory, while IN the centre OF the
castle Is a spacious reception room, with
/ furniture Of exquisite taste, upholstered
Nft-.Nr IL r.Al ~
/ gold. rms room Is adorned with
/ pictures, Oriental draperies and
rugs OF great value, as well AS
many jewels Of price-all being presents
which the diva has received. The heauu-
/ ful tankard OF gold set wi,h brllhants,
and the massive golden laurel crown or
uameutsd with diamond stars. both OF
which superb gifts were given ner by her
/ enthusiastic admirers IN san Francisco,
aye there. testimonies OF their affection
and good VIII.
Among the Jewels is a casket OF silver
of artistic workmanship, a gift from her
fellow students OF the Vienna Opera
Troupe, while birds of pure go with
eyes OF Tubles. small piano inlalu with
precious stones, and the choicest fans,
albums. pictures and arNs lC works OF
every sort and OF great value. form a part
OF the collection OF the lady OF the castle.
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dainty litIie box, with It's rose-colored and
blue furnishings. Here stands an up
u-ht piano % satin wood, while on cue
walls baEg photographs and pictures. all
KITS from friends. Nor are there wanting
portraits OF all the crowned heads OF Eu-
rope, A. well as Of the most renowned
arNstS aud musicians. Autographs and
subscriptions under these show the high
consideration IN which Patti is held.
IUAFA alSD RNiNr. FainFaA Inv
the diva herself. which testify that were
she no, The queen oi song, she m KIT nave
distinguished herself in the realm Of
painting.
There are also two large rooms contain
ing ruuard taoles, and II Is here that
NicoAm spends his evenings. While the
ladies anu gentlemen auuse themselves
IN the game, t0ey listen 70 a harmOui-
Gus music as one could desire, for an or
cn5s,ra 81 hundred musicians could NOT
render more exactly every sort OF music
than does the grand erChestrIon made in
Geneva a. tae express order OF the diva. a.
tHe cost OF Loco Italian lire, 20 say nothing
Of 100 cylinders, eacu costing 800 lire.
SEgh'iy elevated. bur y et making a part
ol tte billiard room, Is tne card room
e NntSInlns another Grand piano. Here
plan tu4tNr money = lurolddvu. according
$50 t.e express desire ot Nine. Patti. who.
however. prefers billiards 10 any other
.sme, and IN Sjgnor y cOlinl has skill
tul and excellent master.
Ia bedroom of Rata is tapestgied IN
oiueisb gray em0ellI~ael with gold. ana
the furniture cI lntald rosewood is in
common with nearly all tina furniture Of
TIE castle, surmaUutpd by her monogram
and tue corunet OF mSrquis, while her
dTessluS Dom j. periec. buou.
SiEnoy Nicounl's apartment Is we'll FUR
nf-maF a. . a- nil
lures ol same and ASA. The great ward
robes are tull OF every possible gear iu-
vented for hunting and usaiuE. for these
TWO pursuits, with billiards, are Signnr
NlcolinIs pastime. Toe grounds aud
lakes belonging "a the castle not suite
lUE him, he nss leased seven square miles
u land and i've miles Of the river. in order
10 have slOne tue nj ut 70 hunt ami tsh
there. TIE very daY Of NV departure,
: zuor NIcouui caught before my eyes =
salmon weighing twenty-nlne pounds.
Tee morning hours are generally spent
by Nine. latl I'm answering letters, read
Ing, eEnb-1.lerIug. painting and music,
tut OF lois LAST Ne Will say nothing. The
guests a.. united 81 the noon repsst, and
one can say that toe day has now begun.
since the great star the PATTI llumi-
mates lt with her presence. This Is also
tlJ time when the mail arrives. and there
j. always some news 10 talk over from
t1at world On the other side 81 the noun
t.'us-;Le world which seems no longer
O. Gave any connection with the guests Of
Cras-v-No>.
A.,e-wavi some 20 for drive. others 10
t>1. r 90 the little neigh boring village.
4t.u-ri0E a. $3.50 30 time 10 prepare for
rla u'cloCA dinner. fUll dress leiuE the
rule; sut 0ow the guests descend 20 the
,uu...r. 81 mere Patti plrcUally strives.
elegantly dressed and adorned with costly
levels.
Alter dinner the guests 70 30 the recep-
ton -luG aud afte.~ard 10 the billiard
nom. Nlere they are entertained with
music. conversation. billiards. and more
tlSu al. 1y sac grace and intelligence Of
the diva. Midnight : the hour for retir-
ir-. go Ae followed - another 6ay almost
Identical wli1 The preceding. There are
about forty Loues,ics employed con-
s,Snt'y in the castle. ana me service Is
entirely Eu-lisa ln its rigor and respect
tul attention.
lhe lew scattered villages IN the neigh.
Dsrho.J are poor aud the Villagers Nery
ignorant. Patti 5 known 20 them bv no
other title t1aU the LADY - il- Castle
She haS te-towed her cosg.tses 80 often
cu the people flr miles around that they
have special NeuCr2t on Tor her. Al
taru-l a very few among chem have
beard What fortune sue nas csned by
her -l.t % s1rs, they nevertheless G!ye no
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