New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-27
was worth while for the Republic to convert a
quiet citizen into active enemy.

On Thursday there was what IS here called 1uii
evening Royal academy soiree. 1t was the most
democratic of various functions occurring together'
The Council issued invitations to over 3ooo per-
belonging to every degree OF the social scale'
Sir Frederick Leighton as President received MS
guests at the top of the staircase buried in flowers
The arrivals began at o'clock when country
cousins from suburbs appeared in force. and con-
tinued till past midnight when actors and actresses
released from duty troOped in. One actress not on
duty was present throughout the evening OF
which she the star-heautfnl Mary Anderson
beautifully dressed in white. Mrs. Langtry came
on the stroke of twelve Artists artists wives and
daughters were in great force and celebrities OF
every description were everywhere visible. mingled
with occasional notorictics. Duchesses, including
the most popular Duchess III London, came ana
went. The general world of fashion looked IN
toward IL and strollel through the crowded and
overbeated galleries. The ricures of which gained
nothing from the glare of gas and then departed for
Madame Waddihgtons reception al the French En-
bassy where royalties though not cxiled had been
dining, with the ambassadors and much OF the
British nobility to meet them. NJ. Waddington 1t
appears, will not resign after all, though his
colleague at the Austrian capital has set him an,
example OF devotion perhaps QuXotc.
much smaller and even more select company
Rothschilds charming house in Hamilton-place TO
listen to a concert. Nilsson in magnificent voice
sang two Americans. Ondn. who delighted all
hearers and Miss Hope Glenn. whose fine contralto
was greatly admired accompanying the Swedish
nightingale. 1t was long past o'clock before
supper was and the company had dispersed
The Prince and Princess of Wales in the mean
time had been present at Her Msjestys Theatre to
witness Jane Hading's performance in Ruy Bias
play III which she is not seen to the best advant
age The Prince with number OF his personal
friends went on after the play to Baron Ferdinand
de Rothschilds IN PiCcadilly. Jane Hading, her
husband, Mile. Magnier and other members OF the
French company joined them there at supper Sir
Coutts Lindsay has issued invitations TO supper
at the Groscenor Gallery on SUNDAY evening to
meet the Prince OF Wales. The Prince and Princess
amid all these gayeties are actively engaged in
opening hospitals and dscharging other duties.
The Princes levce yesterday at ST. James's Palace
was numerously attended.
The latest of many compliments to the Ind ian
and Colonial Commissioners now in London was a
ball given in their honor at Ciu.ldhall last night
by the Lord Mayor and Sheriiis. There were 5000
invitations and over 1000 persons were present.
the men AL wearing court dress or uniform and the
whole scene being of great splendOr.
Mrs. Phelps resumed her Friday afternoon recep-
tions in Lowndes Square yesterday. Her drawing
rooms were crowded as usual from to z with
Americans and English.
Mr.. White. the Secretary of the American Lega-
ton. who has had sharp attack of pneumonia, is
now convalescent, but has been ordered to leave
town for a week.
Goodwin Smith after long stay at Oxford and
elsewhere arrived in London today.
Dr. Holmes had a weeks much needed rest at Ok
ford with Max Muller who wisely disappointed
Oxford society by keeping his guest quiet. Edin-
burgh whittier he has pow gone renews the tax on
his energies. 1t gave him cordial reception yes
terlay when the University conferred degree.
Professor Huxley. who returned from Yorkshire
to London hoping to lie able to remain has been
obliged again to depart. Iiis health continues un-
certain. G. W. $.