The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-21

seen Of It. When | asked her how
she liked the jefferson she threw up her
hands i'm that peculiarly graceful way vi
hers. and exclaimed. Charming,
She raved over the coorng OF the hotel,
ana in answer TO Sir Henrys query. IL
her rooms suited her. said. They are
perfectly charming
Miss Terry seemed particularly struck
with the jefferson court and Mr.. Nalen-
tines statue OF Jefferson, and Impressed
upon Sir Henry the necessity or making
a thorough inspection OF both. She chat
ted most pleasantly With us for short
while and then withdrew.
As she closed the door the noise arous-
ed Sir Henry's small fox-terrier, tnat
was quietly sleeping upon his masters
coat, which was thrown upon one OF the
divans. After assuring himself that
everything was as il should be this dis
tinguished dog gently curled himself up
again and resumed his nap.
SIR HENRY TRYING.
During Miss Terry's few moments with
US | had an opportunity or studying
somewhat closely the person OF the Ing
Iish actor. lie is a tall, weil-shaped man.
with broad shoulders that have a classic
stoop. Ills face was clean shaven ana
his dark-gray hair was combed back from
rather added to the great intellect of his
countenance. His manner OF speaking
was terse polished. and epigrammatic.
AT fines the rather stern lines Of his
features would be relaxed by pleasant
| smile.
Sir Henry seemed rather averse 10
| discussing his profession. and, after eX-
pressing himself as greatly pleased by the
reception that he had met with In this
Il
| zuelan question. lie expressed himself
as profoundly sorry that any trouble
had arisen.
II America persisted in the Monroe
| doctrine. he thought Lord Salisbury
would see the justice OF Americas de-
| mands and the matter would be AMIGA
| bly, settled. As we sat smoking and
| taking an occasional sip at our brandy
| and soda Sir Henry became rather re-
| miniscent.
| HE PLAYED WITH BOOTH.
lie told as OF the many great actors
who we're his friends lie said: Thirty
six years ago 1 played with Booth IN
| England"
ibid you admire Booths Hamlet2'
asked Mr.. Norvell.
"Oh. IL was perfect, an absolutely per-
| feet performance" replied the English
actor.
First one parsonage and then another
was discussed, and finally ! asked Sir
Henry what he thought of Mansfield and
his recent speech before the curtain
/ in Atlanta.
"As an actor" he replied. che is great.
but" here Sir Henry tapped his fore
| head and added. Il think him rather
| Irresponsible"
lie talked Of the great historic interest
/ Of Richmond and Virginia. he asked
, about the climate and number of other
/ local questions. Sir Henry spoke in a
! quiet. dienined. and thoughtful way OF his
I profession. lie thought Macbeth one OF
/ the greatest studies, and certainly one
| Of the strongest Of Shakespeare plays.
After some further conversation, we
/ took our departure. carrying away with
| as the most pleasant Of memories.
CAME on \ SPECIAL TRAIN.
Sir Henry Irving and his company
reached this city yesterday afternoon
/ al s.i5 o'clock on q special train, con-
/ sisfing Of eleven cars lie and his man.
| ager Mr.. Bran Stokes. Of the Lyccum
/ Theatre London. walked 90 the jefferson
| from the depot ana the latter registered
| Cor 10th az wen as for the rest of those
/ of The company who are stopping or the
jefferson, and who are as follows. Miss
/ Ehfn Terry, MT Henry H- hoWei Mt.
/ and Mrs. IT. Loyeday. Mrs. Lancaster,
] Mrs. Ailsa Craig. and Miss Held, all Of
J London.
Sir Henry has his valet and Miss Terry
| her maid. His repertoire includes Mac
/ beth. Beckett. King. Arthur, The Mer-
chant Of Venice Much Ado About Moth
| ing. Louis XII. Faust Charles J., The
Lyons Mail. Nance Oldheld. The Bells,
| The Corsican Brothers Don Quixote,
| Journeys End in Lovers Meeting, A
Story OF Waterloo, and a Christmas
| story.
The present season Of the company le-
| gan September l6. 1853. i'm Montreal. and
! viii conclude May 18th In New York.
| This makes a tour of just eight months
| duration.
From here Sir Henry and his COM
! pany 20 South. taking I'm Charleston, Sa-
! vannah. Atlanta. New Orleans. Mem
| phis, Nashville. and Louisville.