Part 8

ST. LOUIS, MO., May 28th, 1858.

We, the undersigned, having made a critical examination of the lusus naturæ, known as the “Two-Headed Girl,” now being exhibited in our city by Mr. Vestal, would beg leave to state that this wonder, as regards the pelvic arrangements is, in our opinion, one; in all other particulars double.

JOHN B. McDOWELL, M.D., B. F. EDWARDS, M.D., WM. CARR LANE, M.D., J. M. SCOTT, M.D.

ST. JOSEPH, MO., July 13th, 1858.

The undersigned, physicians of St. Joseph, having been invited to see the lusus naturæ now on exhibition in the city, fully concur in the statement that it is the greatest wonder of the age, having two heads, four legs, four arms and but one body, and one consolidated pelvis, and perfect sympathy of desire.

W. I. HEDDEW, M.D., J. H. CRAND, M.D., J. A. CHAMBERS, M.D., O. B. KNODE, M.D., C. CATLETT, M.D.

ROYAL GUEST.

THE FAMOUS

Two-Headed Nightingale.

Four Times by Command before the Royal Family.

Thrice before the Prince and Princess of Wales and also before all the Crowned Heads of Europe.

A ROYAL GUEST.--By Royal Command, Mlle. Millie Christine, the marvelous “Two-headed Nightingale,” visited her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace.--London Times.

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.