New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-26
PERSONAL.

Senator Ferry, of Michigan, has been visit
ing friends at Lynn, Mass.
President Porter, of Yale College, is the
guest OF Charles Dudley Warner at his cottage IN the
Adirondacks.
Mr. Mark Smith, son of the late favOrite ac-
tor been engaged at tho Chestnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia.
A monument to the memory of jacques Bal
mat who made the first ascent Of Mont Blanc, uu.
yelled recently at Chamounx.
President Hayes will visit the Wisconsin
state Fair his return from Minnesota The 10th OF
September is the date fixed FOR his visit.
The late Madame Tie6ens was superstitiOus,
and believed that whoever shook hands with her over
the threshold at parting would speedily die.
A reception has been offered by the citizens
of Merose, Mass to Mrs. Mary A. LiyermOre IL will
take place early date and be made as interesting
as possible
Princess Victoria of Hesse, one Of the Queen
Of England's grandchildren, has just published good
translation into German Of sermon preached at West
minister Abbey.
Cardinal Nina, the new Pontlical Secretary
Of State sxysx years old From his earliest years
he showed decided ability. He is tall in figure, Of hand
some presence and Of somewhat lorid complexion In
manner nc is courteous and unaffected mild In dispose
ton and frank IN speech.
There are three daughters of the late Mr.
Bateman in the dramatic profession. Miss Kate Bate
man Mrs Crowe) who has not changed the least In ap
pearunce since she last In this country, Is now
payng 10 London OF her sisters appears with her
under the stage name OF "VrgiDia Francis"
Christina Rossetti, the poet, woman now In
middle age "a an invalid and "A reoluse. Her sweet ma
ture has not however, been sOured by iness-she Is
one of the most amiabe aud charming OF women. Sue
bas neasant face with prominent eyes and fine head;
and she Is extremely industrious, writing constantly
Mr. Henry WattersOn made the address Of
welcome at a dinner given In Louisville, KY, the other
dav 70 n marty of visiting journalists. speaking
who speaks from experience he saId "There is not a
naroe OF difference between the defamation Of the cork
rs In flies from the bottle IA ObIO in Kentucky in Penn
sSIvania and In West Virginia. Believe me- 1t makes
tie same music In them all; and very good music to0
Victor Hugo has been working too hard, and
has been obliged to retire for rest to his home IN Gue
sey He has an unreasonable habit OF working upon
four or yo subjects at once, rarely knowing which he
sbaII finish Hrst Ia the morning he begins with which
ever subject nrst takes mis- fancy and after devOtng
himself for few hours TO verse turns 10 his novel after
luncheon, and finishes the day by writing on some
theme utterly unlike that which be took up the morn
ing He has now In preparation six prose works and
four poems.
Mr.. Hermann Vein, the American actor,
plays Dr. Primrose in the London representation OF
Oiva" and tho most delightful biz Of acting in the
whole play Is bis honest effort the Christian clergy
man 10 reproye his unhappy daughter when he finds her
nj the nn and then his exquisite inability TO conquer
the force of affection that commands him to comfort the
suffering girl. t Is related that Mr. Vein ana MISS
Terry often they have played IN this scene are SO
swept away by ITS Illusion that their tears are reaana
every night the picture has been presented OF
audience and actors crying together over - mimic
grief"
IL Is worth noting that the two youngest
peers In Parliament, EAh DunraYen and Earl Rose
berry are both Of them Liberals OF the best sort They
have been very energetic in the movement for opening
picture-galerles and on Sundays TO working
peopleindeed, they actively and generously CON
cerned in whatever tends tighten hardship and inform
uorauee In their country. Unlike most OF their eouu-
trymeu they both make excellent imprOmptu speeehes,
fu of spirit aud vIyacity. Both look very young, ana
both are admirable In their simple, modest ana reined
menuers Earl DunraYen is tho author OF very clever
book, relating his camping experiences In western
America.
Mr.. George H. Boughton. the distinguished
American artist in London is man about forty, with