Biographical sketch of Millie Christine, the Carolina Twin : $b Surnamed the Two-headed Nightingale and the Eighth Wonder of the World — John Stuart Mill — John Shaqi
Biographical sketch of Millie Christine, the Carolina Twin : $b Surnamed the Two-headed Nightingale and the Eighth Wonder of the World
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Mlle. Millie Christine, the famous “Two-headed Nightingale,” had the
honor of appearing (by command) before H. R. H. the Princess of Wales,
at Marlborough House.--_Pall Mall Gazette._
H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, accompanied by Prince John of Glucksburg
and Mr. Paget, attended by Col. Keppel and H. I. H. the Grand Duke
Wladimar of Russia and Suite, attended by Col. Ellis, paid a visit
to the exhibition of the “Two-headed Nightingale” at Willis’s
Rooms.--_Morning Post._
So much pleased was Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales with the
“Two-headed Nightingale,” on her departure for the continent, she left
orders that a couple of brooches should be presented to the two-in-one
young ladies.--_The Standard._
They have been well educated, and appear happy, lively, and good
tempered.--_London Times._
The “Two-headed Nightingale” sings popular duets very sweetly and
cleverly.--_Daily Telegraph._
Her care will no doubt be regarded with great interest.--_London Daily
News._
The Carolina Twin, Christine Millie, is the owner of a most valuable
brooch, presented to her by H. M. G. Queen
Victoria.
MILLIE CHRISTINE A ROYAL FAVORITE.--Piccadilly Hall was
closed last night, for Millie and Chrissie were commanded to appear at
Marlborough House--her third time there.--_London Times._
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BY MILLIE CHRISTINE, THE TWO-HEADED NIGHTINGALE.
_Selections from the following, and many other songs, will be sung as
Duets by Millie Christine, at each reception._
O’ER THE WAVES WE FLOAT.
_Words by J. E. Carpenter. Music by Stephen Glover._
O’er the waves we float, we float,
Fairies two, in our fairy boat,
Fanned by the breezes, rocked by the tide,
In our nautilus barque we glide, we glide.
When the strong cordage snaps in the gale,
Safe o’er the surges we sail, we sail;
In the bright calm we rest on the deep,
And, lulled by the zephyrs, we sleep, we sleep.
Cast by the winds from shore to shore,
A moment you view us, and then no more.
The nautilus shell, by human eyes,
Is seen on the waters, that sink and rise,
Over the billows away and away;
Ours is the freedom that knows no decay.
Braving the tempest, and stemming the tide,
In safety forever, we glide, we glide.
“As for Millie Chrissy, the two-headed girl, she is a perfect little
gem or gems, or a gem and a half, we don’t know which. She sings with
one or two voices very sweetly, and in dancing we never saw any one
more graceful. We expected to see a monstrosity, but were agreeably
disappointed; on the contrary, we found her pleasing in appearance,
agreeable in her manners, and endowed with good conversational
powers. Great care and attention must have been bestowed upon her
education.”--_New York Times._
“Take the children and go to Odd Fellow’s Hall, and see the wonderful
two-headed girl combination while you have an opportunity, and you
will thank us for the advice.”--_Washington Republican._