National Republican., 1888-01-16
BILLY FORD'S TALK
ABOUT MRS. sCOTT-sIDDoNs, THE GREAT
READER,
ana Miss Matte vickers, the Western
soubrette.

To night the famous Mrs. scott.siddons
will give recitals in the Congregational
Church.
She arrived In the city on Saturday,
shortly after noon, and was at once driven
10 the residence Of Hon. Z. b. Youmsns
No. 1920 Connecticut avenue. Yesterday
called on her, presented the compliments
OF the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, and enjoyed
few moments conversation, during which
che said:
"I am extremely sorry the impression
has gone forth that am making this as my
farewell tour Of the United States. / do
not belieye In that style OF advertising, and
you will do me great favor by correcting
that error. This is the frat professional
tour ! have made Of America since 1880,
and thus far my reception has not only
been cordial, but surprisingly enthusiastic.
am becoming greatly attached to America,
and propose to spend the summer In this
country, something have never done be.
fore. The past few years have been In.
yet, through all, my love for my profession,
the kindly thoughtfulness Of my staunch
and steadfast friends In England and Amer
lea, and the stimulating ambition have for
the future OF my cherished hope-my
adopted son-these have enabled me to
successfully overcome the trials and dis
couragements with which / have been sur.
rounded. At present my health is most
excellent, and, apart from the tedlousuess
OF travel, / can say ! am enjoying my
tour exceedingly. II gives me especial
pleasure to appear before Washington
audience, and at season, too, when your
city contains the concentrated intelligence
and culture OF the landn
Time has In no sense dimmed the match
lees luster Of those wonderful eyes; and the
peerless beauty Of this remarkable woman
Is as enhancing as ever. / remember well
her performances Of some eight years ago,
and her recitals have become features In
the public life Of both hemispheres.
Mrs. Scott Siddons is, as is well known,
lineal descendant Of the great Sarah Sid
dons, and made her first appearance upon
the stage under the patronage Of that mag
netic artist, Walter Montgomery. During
her career she has visited every quarter OF
the civilized world, and everywhere she Is
welcomed as true woman, faithful, de.
vo'ed wife, and Of the most beautiful and
talented Of all England's female artists.
At Harris's Bljou Theater to day at the
matinee there will appear one OF the
brightest and most talented soubrettes upon
the American stage-Miss Matte Vlckers.
The current number Of the New York
Mirror says OF her:
Mattlc NlcKerS mas come into prominence
as a soubrette star. Miss Vickers used to be
shining light of the vaudevillcs, but during
the.past three or four seasons has sought and
found wider spere for her abilities. The lady
is great favorite with western and south
western audiences, and no doubt will some
day capture the east. She presents two plays,
"Cherub" and "Jacquine; or, Paste and Dia-
monds." To emphasize the subtitle of the lat
ter,lher manager, J. W. Campbell. presented
her on Christmas eve with several hundred
dollars worth OF genuine brilliants. Miss
Vickers is a plump and pretty woman, happy
wife, and as much Of q favorte In her proles-
sion as she is with her audiences.
The stage is filed with soubrsttes Of vari-
ous degrees of merit, but understand that
Miss Vickers possesses more than an ordi-
nary amount Of application, industry, and
honest endeavor. She introduces variety
Of new songs, dances, and special features,
such as limitations OF Modjeska, Aimee, aud
other prominent actresses. Her costumes
are models OF beauty, and her jewels among
the finest worn on the stage.
Inthese days Of popular amusements
many Inferior performers creep before the
public eye, but / am assured that Miss
Vickers Is one Of the brightest and most
promising artists now before the public.
Mr.. Friedlander, the new resident mana
ger OF the Bijou, has got quite settled down
to his work He is very active and cour-
teous gentleman, and is making many
friends