The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-14

of Elmira, the home of Gov. Hill As
Alice Horton her society was much sought
by members of the sterner sex. A mar
riage with one of them resulted unhapplly
A separation followed and Mrs. Shaw was
compelled to provide living for quartet
of pretty maidens. The oldest is Is, the
next 9, while golden-haired Ethel and Elsie,
tie twin cherubs have lived in this wicked
world but six years. Mrs. Shaw yesterday
told reporter how she came to be
whistler. As she recited her experiences,
the artlste showed herself to be an adept in
conversation, brilliant in repartee, well edu-
Gated and exceedingly refined and polished
in hampers
LAS a school girl" said she, ~ became
exceedingly fond of puckering up my lips
and trying to make music with them. At
that time was regarded good deal of
tomboy, and could toss bail or fly kite
with the best of them. had something of a
voice, but much preferred whistling. Indeed,
| loved it so that l more than once drove
my mother all but distracted by my persis-
tence in whistling about the house. The
more she begged me to desist the more l
whistled. Unruly child, wasn't |! | never
dreamed. though, that would be forced to
depend upon it for a livelihood. Some
three years ago, however, | was left with
four little daughters to support. Scarcely
knowing which way to turn, the thought
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a whistlers
"Now, there are whistlers and whistlers
There is as much room at the top, though,
for one of them, find, as in any other pro-
fession. Indeed, there is more room,
might say, for good whistlers are really very
scarce. | put myself under the instruction
of Prof. BelG of this city, and after eight
months OF constant devotion to study,
felt had accomplished a great deal In
daad Prof Ralll agsuraN that | a
very apt pupil.
with fear and trembling, though, |
made my debut Dec 10, 1885. Before the
Teachers Association | made my first bow.
Steinway Hall was filed. | had learned
Parepa Rosa's favorite song, Spring Time
and Millard's Waiting The audience was
very demonstrative and | was repeatedly
encored. From the first l was extremely
fortunate in securing engagements. have
whistled before any number of societies for
charitable purposes and in drawing rooms
and at fetes have been in great demand In
April last.I took brief trip across the wa
ter Almost from the day of my arrival in
London | was overwhelmed with invitations
to show what could do. By this time my
repertoire consisted of nearly all the popu-
lar songs, gems from the operas and good
many selections from the works of classical
composers. l first appeared at the residence
of Mrs. Campbell of CraGie, Scotland. Mrs.
Campbell, nee Jennie Roof, formerly of Ell
mira, was nv accompanist. The Prince and
Princess Of Wales were guests Of the hostess,
and received the warmest praise and con-
gratulations from them both. 1t seemed as
if could not whistle enough for them.
also appeared in the drawing rooms of the
Duke and Duchess of Mecklenberg- Schwer
in, Lord and Lady Vaudeville, Baron Fer
dlnand de Rothschild, Lord and Lady
Rothschild Alfred de Rothschild, the Earl
and Countess of Feversham, Prince and
Princess of Wagram, Lord and Lady Ran
dolph Churchill, Lady Grey, Lord and Lady
Echo, Lord Lawrence, Lord Hartigan, Sir
Arthur Sullivan, and a host of other royal
people aud composers.
Il whistled at Arditi's great musicale his
favorite piece, I'll Bacio.' He appeared de-
lighted and requested me 60 repeat it again
and again To judge Of the compass of my
whistle, tried it at Albert Hall. the largest
in London. | filed it without much effort.
Later on l was invited to whistle before
members of the English press, at Col
Gouraud's mansion, Little Meplo, Upper
Norwood. At least eighty editors were
there, and l hardly think l am egotistical
when say l scored huge success. At
any rate the newspapers all over Eng
land praised me in the most extravagant
terms.
"While at Col. Gouraud's reception
WhlStled througn one Oh EQlSOns pnono-
graphs The effort was gratifying sue
cess While whistling at Sir Arthur Sullivan's
the electric light suddenly went out | fin
ished my selection in the darkness. After
candles had been brought Sir Arthur con-
graduated me and remarked gallantly:
My dear Miss Shaw, never knew the cleo
trio light to have such a powerful rival "
What are your plans for the future!
asked the reporter.
II propose to continue in my profession.
have several offers to make tour of Eu-
rope, but as that would necessitate parting
with my babies, l can hardly bring myself
to accept any of them, Ny May blossoms,
as l call little Ethel and Elsie, are already
trying to supersede me in the art Of whist
ling. If they develop as rapidly in that re-
spect as in others, Ishall soon have powerful
rivals, l fear. For the present | shall re-
main in the city. Unless my mind is changed,
l shall make tour of this country, proba-
bly, with a speciality company"