The daily gazette., 1883-08-01
The House of a French statesman.
London TRUTH

tl.OnuOh Iruln.
NJ Cemenceaus fat an cinquiense in the
Rue MOntaigne is prettily and snugly fur
nished. Marks of taste and of New England
lousewilery are everywhere visible. All tie
windows are curtained and the floors car
p'ted, An old fashioned polished mahogany
sea-chest with brass corners and ornaments.
standing on Chinese table which Is
twisted up at each of the four angles, is
prominent object in wide, low ante cham
Oer carved oak linen press, very antique
and massive is another. 1t comes from La
'endee Sticks, hats, umbrellas and arms
are placed on Japanese rack OF odd con-
tlruetlon The walls are ornamented with
pslnlY framed engraVings. and p0rtieres
ol heafy hut inexpensive stuffs half hide the
uOOrS One Oi these OpeDs on dining room
pretty as picture. Three fdience water
las' such as Proyencal Z )ul try-women take
@sprlngs to fetch water, ornament the top
OF lhe stove. emenceau bought them at
ARES l0l two francs each. Betw cen two
widows there is a gaudy but extremely
,slgltly vase IN blue and pale yellow, pecu-
mar IN shape and large in size. The subject
Is growing cock. 1t was gift of come old
Mf9iullohlht, glazed ouffet contains
Ptly plate, brought from New England
ana from the old Vendeau Chateau, pretty
porcelain, and other housewives treasures.
Another buffet stands on the opposite
.ue. 1t Is ungla2ed, and is filled with
treasures which the master of the house
ass ls collected with much care and sets
as heart upon. They are Bokaro tea
possl some OF which are of fantastic shape
aiu Tti covered with no less fancifnl designs.
efn,eoreakiasttable e,e fne is the place where at noon
Sstsileheeau Siel, gives audiences to intimate
p., pt,lelus, but to none other. The-set Is Anglo
sam, france American, and very dainty "a Though
sog sosillg is expensive. When friend sits
W. vE"n 10 snare the repast, wine Is brought.
10 Tatf cooled with ice is the usual beverage.
nut nut CUISINE is not very substantial, and is as
.las uasn american as French. The drawing
m. Vm Is artistic, but not with atfectation.
,s.S, nue .erfa,eotta lust of Madame and the Dor
slosa Jo,, o. d, lonseur were done by gifted and
f,a t,g'e a. trends few Eastern carpets break
ias ~. .lonol9ny OF a crimson fioorcloth. There
W. ~ .luel furniture, but it Is all choice.
wbiaEs y ,allanrls porcelain jardimere, on
Nun NM mere are big and bright flowers in
!, IISn leliel, stands in the middle of the room.
soma nso npl 10 very costly, but is quite hand
ofio5,,z Two blue Chinese vases flank a pair
sa,a,. .o1'lh h3-lloors. ere and there are pretty
b',as boenS oiemenceau's "den" looks on q
flIsd flIuy ,.a, o.liamented with large delft vases
hrsht "llll geranium plants. They art
eva ana yet bring repose to tn,
f,6,s a fegklng-chair speaks of American
Tctnsa here are many old engraved
Rsvoilee,s,e Roles el The men and sights of the First
n,oiutlot m,a II the walls. Golden Club litera
CIpmsna u = prominent object on low shelf
6gn'Saa dow slln, sleeps always with open win
anal aau at on a narrow divan that fills lont
as NJ u i ms den. He is as fond of cold al
6ea, '"ie, siemenceau is appreciative of stow
esrly AS. AN ne sits up very late he is not al
eYrs,,t lis'f, Clemenceau is sober In all thing
s-e'pt III the use of cigars and tea.