The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-11-06

"Americans are 20 quick to catch Q
poiut,n he went on. 81 Ike them very
much. They treated me better than had
expected. They are charming people,"
"Do you think the Americans adopted
your ideas with more eagerness than the
English peoplel"
mo, l did not imply that I like the
Americans It is pleasure to lecture to
them. The American audience Is all atten-
ton. It sees your ideas and it grasps your
points at once. The people are smart,
quick,witted, and If they like q thing they
warmly express their appreciation"
"You lecture occasionally now, Mr..
Wilder
"Yes," was the reply, "and I have re-
ceived great many letters from all parts
Of America and from England on the sub
ject. None of these letters are of much i'm
portance. Many Of them contain words Of
hearty praise. These remember. There
are few others not so pleasant. but have
forgotten them"
He lit fresh cigarette, crossed his legs
in comfortable sort Of way, was lost in
silence for amoment, and when he spoke
his thoughts were apparently running on
literature. He introduced the subject by
saying that nation had only one way of
expressing its better instincts. "England
expresses hers through her literature,
Greece did the same, and the literature Of
these two nations stands forth incom-
parable" he said.
"And Amefical" -fF.''
"Oh, America expresses hers by energy.
What marvellous workers the Americans
are. No wonder they all make money so
rapidly. Yours, indeed, are wonderful
people," ttItt - .t
He rose to go. He explained that he had
to dine out, which he does very often, by
the way, and that he had first Of all to see
his mother and wife. 1t may interest
American readers to know that the leader
OF the aesthetics esagreat deal Of pleasure
| In his home life, that he is comfortably if
not luxuriously situated and that he is much
sought after by good company. He is an
inveterate frst-nighter, and when he has
nothing else to do he spends an hour or two
to great advantage in the British Museum
scanning some of the treasures of that won.
derful collection. He is making money, and
those who ought to know say he has COM
| Portable bank account. Lady Wilde, his
mother, is often seen in London. She is an
inveterate diner-out, believes in the opera
and the theaters, and is often seen Of
late dances. She is still beautiful WON.
an, well preserved, has splendid mental
capabilities, writes pretty verses and is evi
IDENTIFY proud Of her big son. She is an ar.
dent home-ruler. She is also the mother oil
another son not so well known as Oscar
Willie Wilde-a man who has the money
making instinct more thoroughly developed
than any other member Of the Wilde family
Mrs. Oscar Wilde Is lovable woman
who has aiarge circle Of acquaintance, and
who entertains in small, but very satisfac
tory manner. She is o charming figure In
the ballroom, which her talented mother-in.
law frequents, and many Of the leading
lights Of art, literature and science CROWD
her snug little drawing room on . reception
night. There is always music, some gooi
readings, singing and light refreshments
1t is place worth going to if you get an in
vitation. Mr.. Wilde made so many friends
in America that you are almost certain II
meet one or two American men and womel
there. The hours are late, but every mo
ment is enjoyable.