The New York herald., 1874-07-23

300, oocf, or 100000 have been spent by the mana
ger OF the Porte st. Martin on the revival OF
the "Pled de MoutOn,p and that he will make
splendid profit by the audacity Of this enterprise
,.1F AT THE GYMNAsE t...
The Gymnase has produced quite a bouquet OF
artificial flowers during the past month. "Une
Femme qui Ment" Is q smart little comedy IN one
act by M. Delacour. Thus:-Mme. Ciayiere Is
married to clerk IN an Office, who can only give
her 300f a month TO keep house; and the Femme
qui Ment The Fipbing wIie) nevertheless finds
means to make purchases OF which the vaine far
exceeds the whole OF this modest allowance,
as well as to provide domestic comforts
OF the ainpest kind. When her husband expresses
some astonishmenr ut this miracle sne has
woman's Wit to help her, and satisfactory an
swer Is always forthcoming from her pretty lips as
straight as an arrow from bow. She declares,
with agrecbe 1rankness that lace shawl ior
which she has paid l,ooof., only cost 800;
and that u magnificent clock OF the Louis XIV. style
was won at q lottery which took place at charl-
table institution Thus she tells flb after llb and Is
ably seconded in this feminine occupation by
Juette Nirodot, the wife OF her husbands nti-
mate lrlend VINO unblushingly supports the amaz-
ing statements by her unhestating testimony.
Juiette, who Is also iond of dressing herself be-
comlngly, however. has found no better way of
doing so than putting her husband upon strict
diet, and making vegetarian of him against his
WILL His circumstances under TINS treatment,
hushed they are by his dread Of incurrng further
expense, are extremely French and extremely
lunny. M Nirodot has become very thin from
fasting. III. Clavleres has grown astonishngly
plump and much puzzled at the wonderful man
agement OF his domestic concerns when the two
friends sit down one day to compare notes Miro
"A with la-r tttvin fpo1
which is supplied to him Tor economical reasons,
TIL Clavieres, VINO dimes upon lamb and asparagus
IN April, begins to make rather serious reflections
about the tghtness OF his waist tcoat and the pent
iul repasts which have caused hlm TO become so
round. Some equivocations on the part Of his
vile and the embarrassed manner OF Nine. Miro
dot awaken his suspicious that oil is not quite
right. Under this dsagreeable impression he
angrily demands an explanation from his wife,
and she defends herself in such an
incomprehenslble manner that he is seized
with extreme alarm iOr his honor. At
length, driven to her last intrenchmcnts, the
lady makes full avowa. She contesses that she
has been telling stories all along and imposing on
her husbands credulity. The Louis XIV. clock
was not won at a charity bazaar; it was bought
at Tahau's. which Is very dllerent thing land
gives NJ Tahau splendid advertisement, for
which, doubtless he would supply clock with much
peasure). But this extravaganza and every other
have been paid for by an Inheritance or G.010r.,
which Nine. ClaviereS received IRON the assets OF
deceased amt on the eve OF her marriage, and
when she has applied partly TO her sole and sepa-
rate use. The remainder OF the sum, amounting
to 3,C0oG. has been spent in the payment of debt
contracted by M. Clavieres in his bachelor DAYS.
and 1t Is needless to add that the husband OF
vile so generous and discreet Iorgives her un.
truthfulness.
NEW COMEDY.
M. Gustave Nadaud, the best song writer now
living in France has also brought out 4 comedy in
two acts nj the Gymnase The title OF the piece Is
"Dubols d'Australle; - and the hero is one Dubois,
who alter having won and lost large fortune in
Australia, Is returning to France with 10O OOOf.,
when the ship In which he is passenger goes
down or the coast Of Spain, and his money
is lost. though not HIS lie. Under the circum-
stances he presents himself to his cousin as poor
as Job, and Is treated by her as q servant till ut
the end OF week she feels strong inclination 20
pass him on to another cousin having observed with
dsinay the keenness OF his appetite at her board.
All his relations however, unanimously refuse
to be burdened with such an expensive charge,
till q daughter OF his cousin who desires to marry
sweetheart not in funds. inspires him suddenly
with the idea OF asserting that he is still rich.
Then all his misery relatives begin to fancy that
he only wanted to prove their affection, and
straghtway vie with each other IN overwhelming
him with attentions He condescendlngly allows
them to pay their court to his supposed wealth.
and, sending for notary, he adopts the lover OF
his Cousins daughter as hts heir. In that imme-
mortal manner marriage is once more brought
about IN the stage, and the grateful couple under
take the somew bat onerous duty OF supporting
henceiorth dubois OF Australia The piece was
Oaye0 OieceS only naVad Gvm
and the curtain fell to such subdued applause as
can be got from the most critical and fashionable
audience in France.
'LA DRAGONNE."
This piece by NJ. Edouard Plouvier, Is another
comedy in two acts, two sensation scenes and two
characters 1t is bold in Its conception TO bear
translation ana Is throughout the eiorncation Of
o courtesan. or course all Paris hocks to see ir,
but 1t may be guide to the present state OF public
opinion In France to ada that 1t has no: obtained
IA marked success. The principal character pos.
sibly was not PLAYED with sufficient hardwood by
Mile. Legault, who is very young and very modesto
SO the audience were disappointed. l am afraid
cannot honestly say that the tone OF theatrical
morality has improved in Paris
JOINT PRODUCTION.
Finally NM. Besson and Syvane, two authors
hitherto unknown 10 the public, have brought
out o comedy in one act which they call ..Le
Chevalier Baptiste," new authors generally
appearing Ike swallows In the summer time. NJ.
Ravel acts the part OF Baptlste, and SO consunl-
maze master OF his art would redeem any play
however far below excellence. ale Chevaller
Bap tiste" is a vaudeville without couplets, and as
young authors should have encouragement. l
heartily wish them more success another time
COOLING OFF.
There is nothing else either new or interesting
at the Partisan theatres. and al, the audiences
who confer or withhold the lame OF a playwright
are nastening away to the seaside. We had forty.
one degrees OF heat at noon yesterday, and the
evenings are little cooler.
THE PARIS PRESS,
French Opinion of an Editors Trial