The New York herald., 1874-08-13
LONDON GOSSIP.
An Upper Ten Exodus After
Race Week.
Americans in London and English Visitors for
America Theatrical Events.

LONDON July 81, 1874
with Goodwood week commences the exodus OF
the upper ten. You may now walk through Gros-
venor square without finding house the shutters
or which are not closed, and the entire aspect de-
notes that it has been vacated.
aoODwOOD HOUSE,
in the Park, surrounding which the races are run,
10 the seat OF the Duke OF Richmond situate in
Sussex. few miles from Chichester. The house
itself as mansion Is nothing remarkable, but it
contains some good pictures. This year the
Duke, owing to the death Of his mother,
mas been unable, according to his usual
custom, to entertain large party during
the race week, and has consequently lent his
house to the Prince and Princess of Wales who
have the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, the
Crown Prince Of Prussia, Lord Harrington, the
Marchioness OF Aylesbury. Lady Westmoreand and
others for their guests The racecourse on the
Cup day, should the weather be fine, as was the
case yesterday, is OF the prettest sights in the
world.
THE CUP DAY
was this year exceptionally pleasant the hot bril-
hant sunshine was tempered by cool wind from
the neighb0ring sea and downs, and the bank un-
der the beech trees and the noble lawn ITSELF re-
reshed by the shower OF the preceding day, were
In their prime OF verdure. The Prince aud Princess
OF Wales were present, accompanied by the Crown
Prince OF Prussia, who had come over from the
Isle Of Wight in the morning. the Crown Princess
remaining at ventDor The Princess OF Wales
wore pink silk gown covered with black lace and
olack bugles and black and pink bonnet. There
were some wonderful dresses on the course, some
OF which may be described for the benefit OF your
lady readers. Bugies, jet and white, were uni
versal and many OF the best dressed women wore
brocaded silks and satins. Among the costumes
nj m
sleeveless jacket OF darker maroon; another
French gray silk, with claret velvet sleeveless
jacket; another pale salmon color, trimmed with
white Lace; combinations OF light blue, OF pale
primrose and dark brown, of bright and dark
mauve, Of amber silk and striped white gauze In
nearly all cases the Jackets were sleeveless and the
head coverings were cavalier hats hned with silk
ana much turned up on one side
for the cup was sufficiently exciting All the public
money was on Kaiser, who LED throughout but got
was taken up by Doncaster. q good horse, but q
craven hearted brute who was absolutely made to
sSe n TO-
and all the rest OF them will cross over to the Isle
OF Wight, where next week win be spent In the
festivities attendant upon the Cowes regatta.
THE AMERICAN POSTMASTER GENERAL
Governor Jewell, on his way from ST. Peters
ton, is now at at the Xiexspgra % Hotel Hyde Park
During his short stay the Governor is assiduously
endeavoring to acquire all Information necessary
for bis new position. He has been several
times to the General Post once in st. Martins lie
Grand. mas had long interviews with the author
letters are received sorted and disposed Of he is
also taking pains TO acquatnt himself with the his
tory ot the transfer OF the telegraphs from private
enterprise to the State, while the manner In which
telegraphic business is now carried on and the
great improvements and extensions which have
ernment control have been thoronghly explained
to him. Mr. Scudamore is, unfortunately. absent,
put Governor jewell has received great attention
ernor sails BY the Parthta on the 9th OF August for
VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES.
Mr. Hepworth DIXon the author, already per-
sonally known to American citizens, Is about to
pay You another visit. Mr.. Dixon goes out IN the
1al with the intention OF lecturng IN the principal
cities in the States, OF revisittng his old friend
Brigham Young at Utah and OF pushing his way
who Is one OF the daughters OF Captain Marryatt.
also intends to try her success as reader with
Of @ Mrs ROSS WIN
out under the auspices OF the astute Mr.. Howard
Paul.
Mr.. Jones, proprietor Of the New YORK Times on
bus way to the German baths Colonel fornsy, & Of
are among the recent arrivals here.
THEATRICALS.
Mr.. Boucicauly slipped away to America at
message-calling him to superintend the produc-
tiOn OF his new play at Booths He IS expected
TO return here during the nrst week IN Septem-
ber.
Notwithstanding the blazing heat, the Princess
Theatre reopens tomorrow night for q short spell,
With nj. IT,. Benjamin Webster in the drama Of
on the same night Mr.. Blackstone takes his ben.
eft at the Haymarket, when Will be produced
Robert Buchanan's new play, IA Madcap Prince"
and MC. Sims Reeves will sing two songs BY the
way, understand that Mr.. Reeves Is about to re-
tire from the musical profession.
The Lyceum company are at the standard, play
ing "CharIes the First" with great success
MT. Henderson has secured the Charing Cross
Theatre, which will be opened shortly BY Miss
LYDIA Thompson and comedy troupe, with whom
Mr.. Lionel BrOugh will be associated.
Promenade concerts are about to be given at
Covcnt Garden, with M. Herve, the composer OF
.sChliperic," as conductor
The sum collected by private subscription for
Mrs. Shirley Brooks was FL, 100 without Including
fls0. the proceeds Of an amateur theatrical per-
torrance.
close next week.