MRS LANGTRY IN AMERICA.

Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 985, 17 January 1883, Page 4

MRS LANGTRY IN AMERICA.

The San Francisco Chronicle , re-; ferring to the ruptnre which is said to have taken place between Mrs Langtry ; and Mrs Labouchere in consequence of the former’s improprieties of conduct, says:—“ Mrs Labouchere volunteered to accompany Mrs Langtry for two or three months, or until she became more accustomed to the United States, when, it was thought some congenial lady companion would found to finish her tour with her. Arriving at New York they proceeded loan hotel, where Mrs Langtry, and, indeed, Mrs Labouchere expected to meet with a hearty welcome from the highest society representatives; of the metropolis ; but, alas ! stories of Mrs Langtry’s troubles in London had preceded her; and, instead, she found only a curious crowd and a score of newspaper reporters. Mrs Labouchere soon discovered Mrs Langtry was not to be received in society in the United States, but concluded she would carry out her resolve to remain with her two or three months, nor would she have changed her mind but for what afterwards transpired 'connecting her name with Mrs Langtry in the severest criticism. Mrs Langtry met a Mr Gibbardt, who is described as a rich, young man of 21 summers, with more money than discretion, who has recently broken off an engagement with one of the fair belh s of New York city. Mrs Labouchere, as soon as she found Mrs Langtry continually accepting the attentions of Mr Gibhardt, remonstrated with her, and endeavoured to explain to her how disastrous it would be to her professional career if her name was connected with gossip about Mr Gibhardt or any oilier person while she was travelling through the United ‘ States. Mrs Langtry replied she cared nothing for the American people, or what they thought; they would come to see her as they would go to see Jumbo, or any other curiosity, and their opinion in regard to her private affairs could be of no . interest to anyone. Nothing more was said till Mrs Langtry mentioned to Mrs Labouchere that Mr Gibhardt was going to Boston to remain during her engagement. This was more than Mrs Labouchere conld stand. She told Mrs Langtry she conld take her choice of allowing. Mr Gibhardt to follow, her to Boston, and have her (Mrs Labouchere) return to England, or.discourage Mr Gibhardt’s anticipated trip to Boston, in which case she would remain and travel with her.. Mrs Langtry chose the former course, and the ‘‘ Jersey Lily ” left and was followed by Mr Gibhardt, A telegram from Boston says: The gossip about the Langtry-Gibhardt combination has increased within the last 24 hours, and it is now the one engrossing topic of conversation in the clubs and theatres. Two days ago Mrs Laiigtry would not permit anyone save her maid to accompany her anywhere ; now the maid walks or rides in a horse car to and from the theatre, while her mistress rides in a stylish coupe with Mr Gibhardt, and is waited on everywhere by him with faithful assiduity. jHe waits for her during every performance, watching her every movement on. the stage from some vantage point, and is an object of more lively interest than the actress herself. It is said that he shifted his valuable horses and waggons hither from New York for Mrs Langtry’s use, and Is said by gossip to be utterly oblivious of the criticisms on his conduct. . ? The New York World's London special says; —The reason of: the squabble and separation, or whatever it is, between Mesdames Langtry and Labouchere has already leaked out here, and forms the subject of brisk, not to say excited, comment.