The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-20
The Gossip Of Paris.

The Gossip Of Paris.
PARIS. April l, 1882
The Wa Weathr-7he Balls and Parties-An
american Gemtleman's Liberality--Frolics of the
americans in Paris-Ihe Crystal Palace Trans
ported to Paris--Embeliishme,,t of the Champs
Elysees-Fine Horticultural lSho,c-Ertraordi-
nary atmospheric Phenomena Curious Anti-
quities-Line of Steamers bt,ceen Havre and Nes
Yrk-Eatraordimary Natural Phenomena in an
Animai-The Operas, Theatres, &c.
The bright rays of the sun have been darkened
by violent rain, which is now and has been raging
for the last two days, rendering Paris extremely
dull. 1t will, however, be beneficial for the ground
was so dry, and the grass so much burnt, that we
were threatened to be deprived Of spring and an
agreeable season, the most agreeable, perhaps, of
the year.
Pleasures OF all sorts, notwithstanding it is tho
end Of Lent are still going among certain circles
of society and the theatres nightly filed from
pit to dome Several parties worthy Of being mem
toned have lately taken place The first, which
deserves notice on account of its popularity was
dinner, followed by ball, given by M. Lsvassor,
the talented comic actor of the Palais Royal, to
select party of friends. writer's, of letters and
all the pretty actresses of Paris. The dinner began
at halfpast five, and was elegantly served up.
Among the guests was well-known broker of New
York, an eccentric man, who is living in Paris
in elegant style. Wit and quick manners have
made him lion in Paris, and he has such delicate
way of spending his money, that he always aug
ments the number of his friends. A few days ago,
Mr.. - having resolved to 60 to the Vaudeville
theatre with some friends, to the new play "La
Dame aux Camelias," applied to the box office, and
requested the clerk to procure box for him. This
was refused as the book Of the box office was filed
sells, by telegraph, and hired box for the second
day. at the Theatre de la Nation, where the play of
Alexandra Dumas son is nightly performed. On
the morning of that day, he started from Paris by
special train, with his guest; they had refined
dinner ut Brussels, enjoyed the performance, and
came back to Paris by another special tran-bill to
the amount Of $780, The prettiest actresses danced
at Levassor's party, and tho tout ensemble was
charming affair.
Mrs. Berth, the actress at the Varieties theatre,
who possesses the best chic and demeanor, gave,
tended by about four hundred persons. The heads
OF the diplomatic corps and many foreigners were
present, and danced till morning
Mr. Arsine Houssay, tho able manager of the
French theatre, decided that he would also give
grand dancing party; but as soon as his project had
been made public, by some indiscreet friends, he
received so many demands that he saw it would
be impossible to refuse many of them without max
ing more enemies than he wanted. He therefore re-
nounced his project, and am told will not re-
sumo it.
The Americans residing in Paris have not yet
given up the pleasure of the winter. The excite
ment Of the capital is enticing that they daily
organize some new sfun, and put into practice ths
French j, saying, that life ought to be ''short and
four gentlemen, from New York, Boston, Philadel-
pha, and other cities in tho United States went to
Bots de Boulogne to enjoy the bright rays Of the sun
and to breathe the pure air. At the Porte Maillot
has about twenty donkeys and horses which he lets
to those who like to enjoy ride in the alleys of the
forest. The nine ladies and the four gentlemen
mounted either on donkeys or on horseback, and
el10Veu considerable onT<b o lonI,
took e mors aur dents, and fast as possible 20
last that two or three of the ladies were thrown
over the animals heads on the ground, like um-
hrella which has been turned up by the wind
The party ended at Madrid, villa restaurant,
which is situated at the other end of the Bots
&c Boulogne; by an excellent lunch, at which all
he ladies and gentlemen drank their hcalths and the
ealths oftheir friends abroad
The Crystal Palace of Mr.. Paxton, which is now
ke deserted cnste in the centre of Londun is to
transported to Paris, piece after piece, and re-
lysecs. A sort Of diplomatic interference has pre-
sided over that affair, which has been settled by
decree dated March 80, and signed Louis Napoleon,
ana Wnlch VIII be put into immediate execution
Inc expenses will amount to seven millions Of
francs.
The Champs Elysecs will become, in a short time,
a second Paris; the masons are busily engaged in
Nassilia. the proprietor of that admirable mena-
gerry, which was exhibited here last wear. has
ordered splendid building to be erected on the pro-
perry OF M Beaujou (which will be organized
into permanent exhibition of animals of ali sorts
ne Will be ready on the fifth of May next, to open
his geological museum.
magnificent exhibition of flowers took place
a numerous crowd of amateurs. have never seen
SO many admirable specimens of culture of camelias
rhododendons, azaleas. distribution of premiums
was made on Tuesday last, ut the Conscrvatoirs Of
The two bridges of tho Seine, Pont DIES Arts and
font Neux), which have been under repair for the
last two or three sionths, have been completed, and
they are now opened to the public was crossing.
the other day Sunday last), the first of those
bridges ut sunset, and was really asonished to wit
ness very extraordinary natural phenomenon.
cross OF white dust was hanging over the Seine and
was lighted by the sun, which gave it brilliant
appearance The same sight was witnessed by a
for.
a sort Of California has been discovered IN Rr;-
tain, at Somberze. Some agriculturists, who were
Iioughng in field found a large vase, of curious
form. which appeared to contain some precious metals
hey broke 1t in pieces, and found in the inside, n
francs. search was made in the field which was
said to be Celtic Dolmen, and several other vases
containing bars Of the same material, have been
found
very curious antiquity has lust been di scoyered
by the masons who IRE demolishing the houses at
the corner of the Rue fosscs st. Germain L'Auxer-
rois and y Aibre Sec. 1t consists of two old the
trlcal bills, datcd l772. July 23d. and November
Ieth-the first announcing the entertainment of
cock fighting, at the Coliseum, Ga theatre of Parisl
ana the second OF q pantomime with 'sfreworks''
ntliied The Iitans." These two bills were pasted
on the window of a wine warehouse, and had been
hidden Tor ncarya century. They have been taken off
with much care and sent to the Royal Library.
A line OF steamers between Havre and New York
will decidedly be established next season. Messrs.
Leravasseur and +. Corbiere have demanded of the
government authority to organize il, whilst, on
other ground, the company of the notional stages
propose doing the same thing
MIR. Geofroy de st. Hilare the well known ma
urast of the Jardin des Plantes of Paris read the
other day, Mt the Academy, paper mentioning the
existence Of which had two breasts full of
milk, and whose properties were to procreate and to
nurse his little ones. This anomal Ions phenomenon
has been sent to the Jardn des plancs and will boz
treated with all the care demanded by his interest
ing position. This is no s'hoax.'' for ] have
seen the animal.
The Italian Theatre is drawing 70 close, aud