New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-04
THE WORLD OF LONDON.
CHRONICLED AND CRITICISED BY MIR ED.
MUND YATES


copufghti 1888: Bv The gsp. York Tytbuns
London, July 2.-Therc IS not the slightest foundss
ton for tho statement in evening paper that tho
| Queen has been suffering from insomnia Her
Majesty IS in her usual excellent health SIR william
Jenner has been twice at Windsor since the return Of
the Court but these merely the periodical visits
which he always pays when the Queen is the Castle.
BISHOPS AT CANTERBURY
History was made at Canterbury on Saturday, whom
in the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Mother Church
| OF England were gathered together not fewer than
| one hundred bishops, most Of whom preside over
dioccscs in the dominons of the Queen Tia
whole ceremony most impressive. PROFESSIONS
CT The l'cal clcigy. mayors aid corporations mis-
sionary collegans and scholars heralded and fol-
lowed the long train Of ninety bishops, among them
| one OF true West Afdca descent. The bishops
ranged themselves on seats the celebrated rising
tiers of altar steps peculiar to Canterbury Cathedral
and the Prfmate taking HIS seat in the midst I'm tia
chair Of st. Augustine delivered them an arcbfents
copal welcome The chief lay representatives OF the
home ard colonial churches were accommodated In
the choir stalls. Mr.. Talbot, representing oxsora
and England, was on the deans side supporting thu
Colonial Secretary, Lord Knutsford, while on the
vice-deans side Scotch and Colonial lay sympathies
fifty personated by Sir c. Dalrymple and Sir
George Baden-Powell, tho latter busy showing tho
places In his prayerbook to his neghbor the Syrian
bishop Mr.. Gregorious. Luncheons In the dean
cries and cannonries preceded and teas and straw.
berries followed the service At about D. m. the
lavish hospitality Of the precincts reluctantly
abandoned by many who were compelled to return to
town by special train.
VARIETY OF SOCIAL GATHERINGS.
Social gatherings last week were cbaracte rized By
almost as much variety the weather itself Begin
ming with the farewell dinner their bachelor friends
given by Lord Carew and Mr. Fitz Roy Stewart they
have ended in the pilgrimage to Canterbury Of tho
Anglican bishops. The vagarles Of our climate hava
rarely made themselves more severely felt. On Mon.
day ono tasted all the discomfors OF tropical sum,
MGR; Wednesday found US in the midst Of torrentiaI
rain while Saturday brought back more TO the
showers and chilllness of an English APRIL wednes-
day night was very fully occupied Mr.. Henry Len.
nox gave small dinner for the King of Belgium.
Liberal politicians found haven OF rest either at Mrs.
I. p OConnor's or Mrs. Campbell Bannerman's Lord
Roscbery supported by Lord Londonderry Lord Gran.
vile, Lord Hesche Mr. Justice Gritty, tho Bishop Of
London and other peers prelates and prebendaes en-
tertaned Mr. William Rogers, grand OF feature broad
OF shoulders and deep Of chest dinner In Diapers
Hail. Tho dancers went to Lady Goldsmid's or Mrs.
Dudley Smiths.
Lady Goldsmd's ball Will be remembered for one Of
tho best cOtillons Of this or any other season Ths
staircase was hung eish double wreahs of pink
peOnies the alcovo lined with red roses IN bas
Eets in the ballroom. the great chandelier was very
effectively wreathed in flowers Lady Goldsmid wors
an Empire gown Of pale green crepe de chine with mar
row trimming of gold embroidery Her daughters were
very plainly dressed In white mousseline dc solo, Tho
cotIon was very well led by Lady Goldsmld and Mr.
Murray and lasted till nearly 5. The most novel
figure was the distribution OF butterflies and bououets
The presents were useful as well ornamental
One OF the brightest parties to which some of tho
guests went on from the Colonial largo and early was
given by Mrs. Wynne In Berkeley Square Tho Blue
Hungarans played and Miss Desvignes sang In a room
festooned with shaded red roses. But tho essential
novelty OF the programme was the performance OF Mrs.
Shaw, the we'll known American whistler. The strength
and freshness of Mrs shaw's notes fairly astonshed
her audience. Those who had heard her were par.
donaby enthusiastic in their expressions of admiration
The comely lady whstlers engagement book is very
full. Before the London season is she will have
whlstled before all the highest pcrsonages the land
The ball given by Mrs. Bschofshem, in South AUDI
ley-st Friday evening" almost be described the
dance of diamonds. 1t tho entertainment par
cellence of the week The Red Hungarians played
Mrs. Manton in white brocaded satin, had a good deal
TO say about the cause celebre Lady A, sitting
of large chair at the entrance, had something
pleasant to say to everybody as they arrived; Miss
Helen Henniker in black velvet, listened patiently
Mr.. Kenneth Towards description of the Armada Ter
centenary the Duchess of Lenster, In black looked
charming Lord Harrington seemed unusually grave
and distracted the hostess in black satin wore her
matchless pearls; Lady Howe, Lady Delaware,
Lady Brougham, Lady Montagu, all brought their
daughters. Unmarried ladies were as a rule In
white Supper was served on separate tables in
large tent built out from the conservatory. There
was tho semblance of crowd. Tho dis
play Of jewels almost unique
SOME RESULTS OF THE WOOD LIBEL SUIT.
1t Is curious that In the comments on Wood vs. Coz
how much the legal aspect of the has been dwell:
on, and how very slightly, If at all, the social and
sporting side. feeble plattudc or two tho co.
called scandal opinion, in which I wish / could
tbat tbo trioI a.
on the conclusion Such has been the gst OF tho
leading articles. What tho mot-d'orire THAI
went forth apparently from many editorial chairs
which so curiously cramped many pensi Per-
haps l ought to take warning and hold mine. Yet
1t the social aspect of the case, all we'll
know, that for than week rvetted atten-
ton Lord Coleridges court. We had most Of US
formed pretty accurate Judgment of how the action
would CO. and the estimate which, the testimony
laid before them, the Jury would form of the plain
fs character but could hardly foresec the social
Of the trial. Though should like to
think the contrary, fear there will be lamentaba
legacy Of Wood Cox. There will probably DO
severed friendships and ntimacies estranged. The
seed sown in the witness box will produce crops Of
suspicion and bad blood The production OF tho
Dear Jacko' letter in the course Of the cross-cx.
animation IT the Duke OF Portland has caused evea
more commoton in the sporting world than tho YER
iict itself The Incident was the one
subject of conversation at stockbridge and
'andown. 1t has, as might be expected, occasoned
prompt exchange of forcble letters between the In
erested parties. Portland party has now been
added to the Durham-C hetwynd factions. 1t Boz
comes more and moro apparent that tho Of
impartial arbitrators in the next phase Of the Judicial
proceedings will be difficult II not impossible task.
THE IRISH EXHIBITION.
There are many signs of Improvement at the Irish
Exhibitor. The art gallery is well worth seeing
Policemen guard, day and night, the collection Of
irish plate, worth 100000 Tho bust Of Mr. Gladstone
Is thanked by the head of Mr.. Balfour and the grim
features of an old Irishman, while Mr.. o'Connel
smiles on Mr. Dwyer Gray. There IS nothing moro
In tho grounds than Canon Bagots model
Jouts