The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-09
Our Paris Correspon dence.
THE GOSSIP OF PARIS.

IAkiS, MAY NA, 1901.
The Woatho-Rain, Had and Floods-Amusm,ens
-Raccs--Fetes-1he French Opea-Ne,c Singers
-Rache- Brohan- Ugahc-Nce Dramas-Bal-
looning-Amoicans IN Paris, &C., SC.
We shall not enjoy this year any spring season,
such as in former times made ours the mdest Of
Europe. For the last ten days we have had series
Of storms, occasionally dissipated by the bright
rays of hot sun. Thus we are living half frozen,
half roasted, knowing not when we go out in the
morning whether we shall take with US either an
umbrella or a stick, overcoat a simple frock.
1t is to be hoped that the moon will soon change,
and thus settle the difficulty. In several provinces
Of France, namely, in the department Of the Gers
and in that Of the Pasde Calais, hail and rain have
fallen in such large quantities that much property
has been destroyed. Many of the hail stones we're
as big as pigeons eggs AT Postel near the city
Of Boulogne, small rivulet, which discharges its
waters into the river Manche, suddenly swollen
by an instantaneous rain, and all the village was
swept as if by enchantment. Many lives were lost
by that terrible food.
Despite this uncommonly bad weather, the city is
thronged with strangers. One who walks either
the Boulevards or in the streets Of Paris would
think that have returned to the time Of the
Tower of Babel, for the confusion Of languages
strikes his ear to the utmost degree. In order to
anuse these numerous foreigners, tho managers of
public amusements have doubled their efforts, and
they have been very lucky and successful. The
government ITSELF wishing to offer brilliant fest
val to the amateurs of sport gave all the necessary
to the races Of Chantilly, which have offered
one OF the most brilliant coup d9a to the numerous
amateurs attracted thither by the programme. On
Saturday last, grand stag chase took place
in the forest of Ermenonyille, near Mont l. Eveque
and the noble animal cert sir corS jeunsnent, after
having been pursued during five hours by large
number of hunters, in full costume, accom- panied
by m ladies drpgSed "A eniei his life
in the lake Of Chantilly, where a magnificent
haitati gave much pleasure and sport to all who
were present. Through the kind attention of Nj.
lie Comte d'Hcdonvie, had been invited TO this
royal sport, and was furnished with horse whose
gallop was as soft as that of a doc | enjoyed the
sight Of the hunt as real sportsman. Several
American gentlemen were present at this tde cyne-
gHigtu, ana as IL was to them something entirtly
new, they had much fun.
On Sunday last, the town Of Chnntilly offered
also magnificent conpdGM The railway brought
there about two three thousand persons, who
had come to the races. The hotels Of the city
filed with strangers, that many persons
scarcely able to get piece Of bread for their din
ner and were obliged to wait their return to Paris
to find more substantial food. The different stakes
OF the Chantilly races offered much excitement to
amateurs, aud though ! am not fond Of that sort
Of sport, must say that | took great interest in
the different runs between the noble animals. The
President of the republic had offered the commit
tee of the splendid shield of steel enameled
with gold, which was won by Lola, superb mare
belonging 10 NJ. Gustaye Do Blangy. The races
ended by steeple chase on the edges Of the town,
in which many gentlemen riders joined 1t was
won by MIR. Clifton. On sunday next, the races
Of Versailles will offer another pleasure-day to all
amateurs.
A very queer incident took place at the races Of
Chsntily II must be remembered that the
ground upon which the stands are elevated,
belong TO M. le Duo dAumae, the heir Of the
Prince Of Conde. In the centre of the poiOitSc,
a fine pavilion has been erected by the duke,
ard he had sent to Louis Napoleon invita-
tion to make use Of it, IL he came to Chantilly.
This offer was accepted, but not attended to and
the letter Of invitation remained in the hands Of the
President. Princess Maihilde Demidoh, the cousin
Of the President, who had come to Chantilly, went
10 the door Of the pavilion and ordered the keeper
to open ii to her This man who had the cOnSignc
not 20 use his keys bat for Louis Napoleon, refused
in the most positive manner, and the Princess not
having the power to persuade him, was obliged
to shelter herself with the crowd behind the fourth
row Of seats, without dgudtc fdcoH, and raging
like an offended woman When she returned to
Paris, she called upon her cousin, requesting him
g. have the infe xible door keeper punished, but
fortunately for the poor seryitor of Chantilly, he
was beyond the reach Of the Napoleon anger.
On Thursday last, the amiable Countess Du
Cayla, whose chateau at st. Owen Is one OF the most
marvellous spots in the enyirons Of Paris, invited
there all the most fashionable people Of the f,ubourg
St. Germain. IL was, as usual for n matinee de
hds, charming prcttxt to congregate around her
all the distinguished nobility Of the aristocracy and
ohrcht, and the greatest cordialty prevailed among
all the guests.
At Asnieres,a prettily arranged Park called La
fottc dsniUes, was opened on Sundny last, and in
vaded by all the jeunesse dorte Of Paris. This new
place OF enchantment will soon become popular, and
am persuaded that IL will bring much money to its
proprietors.
The grand festival Of the Incas which annually
takes place at Vslenciennes, in the department Of
the Nord, was this year more magnificent than ever.
One Of my friends who went thther, enticed by the
fascinating programme, told me that the tae was
really worth seeing II must be known that this
ceremony consists Of nn immense masquerade, In
which about fifteen hindred persons generally take
rart, and for charitable purposes. The receipts on
that occasion, ma &c by the young men engaged,
amounted TO aboAt $4,000 francs | should think
that New orh would do very well to organize a
gigantic mas qucrade Of the kind, which would at
tract large crowd, and give much relief to the
poor. Tas is n hint to young men whose hearts
VIII urdcrst md how agreeable II would be for them
TO esnuse themselves and to bless Others at the
/ time.
The theatrical new, Of this week has much inter
A. Il.