Telegram-herald., 1890-11-01
| AN FRANK LESLIE
| REMARKABLY HANDSOME Hesn
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probably 5]e9 persons, poured into Hart
mans Hall last ighG. occupying ne2rly
every seat. The occasion MAS the nfst
OF tue series OF entertainments eI the
Hartman lecluTe course, and vss gwen
by Mrs- Frank Leslie. the woman who
made OF her husbands business q great
financial success and Is gaining for her
self literary reputation as brilliant ss
could be desired by the most sniblhons.
Mrs. Leslie is = remarkably hand
some woman ana she speaks ia clear,
distinct and pleasing manner With ges-
ture, at once appropriate and graeeiul.
she las the carnage and bearing OF q
queen snd her dress and clamonds
were worthy 10 adorn the most brilliant
court.
She introduced herself 10 the audi
encc by the simple statement, II am
Frank Leslie" and then proceeded TO
tell them that she felt no need OF al
lntermedlxtor between them. She said
she had been called a plucky woman.
Her present trip was taken with view
of meeting aud becoming acquainted
with the people OF her own country.
She first alluded 10 Emperor William OF
Germany, whose hatred today OF every
thing French forblds his wife 10 wear
Partisan gloves, dresses, or awning
French, consequently she is the dowd-
lest royal lady IN all Europe. except
ing, possibly, Victoria. The first great
leader OF society was Henry Wiz, not
SIS he is generally remembered IN his
tory, but AZ ne was known in his Young
days, when he was handsome, brilliant
aud gallant. Ii WAS he who originated
the phrase 81 will be sister 10 ysu,"
used so often by young ladies TO their
discarded sultors. Henry said 10 Ann
OF Cleyes, MS divorced wife, Il viii bs
brother TO you," and he proceeded
literally 70 carry it out by max
ing her more comfortable and
happy than any of the other SIX wives
who occupied the throne with him.
The succession of Elizabeth, q hand
some brilliant and accomplished young
woman of %, created another gay
period. She dressed maeuificiently
and wore 3 profuson of jewels. At
the age of "a she heard Of the King or
Spain having alluded TO her as an in
firm old woman, she caused him TO be
hidden TO grand ball, where she ex-
ecuted series of dances before him
with great abandon and exposure. The
next great social leader was Charles III.
His morals were bad, but his manners
were delightful. He undoubtedly ac-
quired many of his social customs dur
ing his sojourn IN France. Perhaps
society never assumed so accomplished
and brilliant an aspect ~ during the
reign of Louis " Social magnificence
and extravagance had reached their
common for a lady to pay $1,000 for
night, or $1,000 for set of laces. 1t
royal social leader appeared IN England
or France. The next was George Nv.
He was 8 very silly and despicable man,
but he knew well how TO show Oft
very handsome form. After the death
of George. England got along the best
il could without a royal leader until
Victoria, a blooming maiden of Is
years, ascended the throne. Then
came the handsome prince a-wooing,
the years of conjugal happiness, the
sudden blow and the long years of
gloomy widowhood. With Victoria
originated the fashion of wearing the
corsage excessively low. The beauty
of her shoulders and neck far outlasted
the beauty of her face. She has aged
greatly since her jubilee and IS great
suherer from rheumatism. AT the
present time there is but one acknowl-
edged royal leader of society in ali
Europe and that Is the Prince of Wales.
There Is probably no more genial gentle
man in sll the world. yet he cares but
little for the morals or past life of any
| lady he meets. If she is pretty or
charming, or both, he is satisfied. He
delights attending dinners, Ia wn fes-
tivities, Ialls, parties, etc, and delights
TO be treated as a private gentleman,
though he quickly resents any undue
| familiarity.
Mrs. leslie recited in a charming
manner n poem, Admiral Christie
pher Coombus," written expressly for
| her by Joaquin Miller. She concluded
| her lecture by a brief mention of the
| two American Presidents who were so-
cial leaders, George Washington and
/ Chester A. Arthur. She stated that
American society needed no leader
| each sc found Its own.
Mrs. Leslie. IN a most graceful man
ner, spike of the misfortunes of incon-
| gruous marriages. and gave the mar.
riagsoe of bo.h sexes some wholesome
/ advice
At he conclusion OF the lecture she
was ecorted to the residence of Mr.
and Irs. j. II. Campbell. 81 North
| Prosrct-st.. where a brilliant reception
was tndered her.