New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-22
uuE. NAVARRO,S THANKS.
J. ". Mouissey Tells of His Visit
to the Former Actress.

bringing with him the formal refusal OF Mrs.
Mary Anderson de Navarro TO come TO this coun-
try to give a course of readings. James w Nor
rissey, manager for Nelson Roberts, who went to
England some four weeks ago with letter signed
by many well known persons entreatng Nine de
Navarro TO come here. returned on the st. Louis
yesterday.
Nine de Navarro. Mr. Morrissey said. was deeply
touched hen she read the letter he bore with him
This invitation was elaborate affair and read
as follows:
Madame Mary Anderson de NaXa[To Court Farm
Dear Madame The undersigned would greatly APP
Pnted STATES ae Whereby your genius again
be made manifest to the men ana women 0r Eo n
Grafton not had the pleasure OF o TonE
gy you; and and mnG noble BE presence
It is proposed that readings from the poets prln
cgna Nv Shakespeare TennySon and lOng1eIloW, Dc
embodied in your programmes the I4Tma1 y no, Oh
which shall be left entirely 10 yoursea ; aiia I'm I'M
from each performance in every city OF the united
Served and executed by your prospective manager.
Nelson Roberts his agent, James w Morrissey
The letter was signed by:
senator and Mrs. Chauncey " X vanderbilt
General and Nelson A Charles J. BonsPart'
SIR ana Mrs Thomas L " B9prk t Cochran
casTeaoe H Mackay, s,snsGTa 1 White
n aisN1p George George b Mcclellan. " 6 Morse;
General Howard Carroll Bishop D. a. "a dT ossii,
w w. Abeel. Governor - D. Ooe-
F Egsrton webb
"After a drive Of seven miles through orchards In
full bloom" said Mr.. Morrissey. 81 reached Court
Farm tust at time. Nine. de Navarro was sur
prised indeed TO me. She asked many questions
about her New-Yorls friends. questions which gave
me an excellent opportunity for pressing my mis-
sion. presented the letter of invitation.
Isn't Il exquisite? she asked. as she read II TO
her husband in her rich voice
WELL asked. is IT all right? should IKE 10
arrt,f and ka fhQ n
swer-yes. q"
II am deeply touched. she said 1T is very
serious affair and requires careful consideration.
] could not appear under more distinguished au-
spices
"Do as you please my dear. You have my con-
sent IL you wish 10 accept said Mr.. de Navarro.
The conversation then turned to terms and con-
ditions which, told Nine. de Navarro. would be
| satisfactory in every detail when she decided on
| coming TO America The last words heard, as l
drove away were those Of little Jose. her eight
| year-old son. saying: III coax mamma to come.
| Mr. Morrissey. sureg Her reply came few days
| later"
Mime. de Navarro's letter read:
| Court Farm Broadway Worcestershire
Dear MI Morrissey: With deep sense OF my
unworthiness of the honor bestowed upon me by
/ both I'm the religious and secular world. and with
an intense feeling Of gratitude Tor their kind
/ viction not 10 deviate from my resolution made
hns aso Of n Sub life II is with real
greet that feel mpelled to decline this unique re-
| quest. signed by many whom i admire and
| esteem. The wish my part TO contribute oc-
poor has il Would seem been the Source Of the
| report that / DESTROYS of Undertaking con-
cert a charitable financial basis Nothing
was Is further from MIND have consented
| to help the poor here with whatever talent may
possess occasionally, but without remuneration 70
| myself. have appeared five times during the last
year in the OF charity, and propose reading
again az the Peoples Palace. East End. June 90
Further than this have never considered the pos
sfbility of a professional return TO the stage,
| cert or dramatic. Notwithstanding the repeated
| hattering offers / have received since my retire
| ment
VIII you therefore kindly convey my sincerest
| thanks and regrets MY eminent compatriots and
! accept the for yourself2 Indeed appreciate
deeply all the trouble you have taken in the matter