New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-01
THE WORLD OF LONDON.
CHRONICLED AND CRITICISED. By MR.
EDMUND YATES

THEATRICAL GooDBYEs.
SOCIAL INCIDENTS.
| fBr CABLE TO THE rRrBySZ.
cSvSrtsAt, 1883. BY The Esr. FORK 7riSuns.
LONDON, April 3O.-Court arrangements entirely a.
pend the health Of the German Emperor, but II an
is well there win be state ball and Q state eoncet
| at Buckingham Pslace during the first ten days Of
June, and second ball and second concert after
Ascot. There has been great deal OF trouble In con-
nection with the Official celebration OF tho Queens
birthday as the anniversary falls Just In the middle Of
| the Whtsunde recess. 1t has boon settled that the
birthday Will be kept in London saturday May 90
so that the Ministers and high officials win be obg ed
to curta their holidays. They must return TO town
for the state banquet. The Prince Of Wales will dine
| with Lord Salisbury.
Mr. GLADSTONE AND THE VATICAN.
1t Is probable that the next few weeks VIII witness
| the production OF another essay vacanism from
the pen Of the nexhaustible Member for Midlothian.
| Mr. Gladstone combated fecely the dccrscs which
converted the doctrine OF Papal infalbility from .
| probable opinion into dogma of the Church. His
attitude In that quarter was that of outside OBJ
server; rather perhaps, that Of dlssenent or schs-
matte Catholic than OF Protestant Of the English type
Though Mr. Gladstone certainly has protested enough,
he has more direct concern in the Papal rcscnpt
which has been communicated to the Irish bishops and
viii probably be made known by them to theiP
clergy and iocks throughout the whole civilized
world. The Pope is the side OF the Ten Command
mens. His missive, II It's effect DO correctly given,
denounces the Plan Of Campaign and boycotting
Doubtless attempt will be made detract from
weight of the ccnsure by representing 1t un-
wsrransble interference the part of the Pope in
the domestic affairs OF this country Mr. Gladstone,
who has appeared in many and astonishing char
acters may have another surprise in store for the
world. He may come forward as the leader OF an
agitation against Papal aggression.
MRS. W. H. SMITHS CROWDED RECEPTION.
Mrs. Smiths reception in. Grosvonor place on
Wednesday was terribly overcrowded. Politicians
and diplomatsts arrived In shoals from the city, The
display OF roses and palms was marvellous. Tho heat
of the rooms presented curious contrast to the biting
east wind without. Lord salisbury who looked ter
rbly tired and out Of spirits, took fully ten minutes
TO ascend the staircase The Archbishop Of Canterbury
and Mr.. Chamberlain were soon surrounded by com-
pact phalanx Of admirers. The question was more
than once asked as to the possibility Of discussion
being raised concerning the playing of the Guards
band in uniform at political gathering. II Mr..
Smith is wise he will still further subdlvde the hos
ptalitles which he dlspenses with so lavish hand.
RUSTEM PACHAS RECEPTION.
Rustem Pacha's reception and Lord 0nslow's dln-
ner and evening party were the only notable enter
tanments on Saturday evening. The enormous crowd
in Bryanston Square unfayorable to due appre-
citation OF the Turkish Ambassadors Improvements,
but the Scots Guards band was pcturesquey located
in miniature Forest Of Lebanon. The abundance OF
stars and ribbons by the dipomatists added ma
terally the brilancy OF the scene On this occasion
the fires happily remained unlghted The host did tho
honors in person. retreatDg from room to room as
each apartment received something more than It's fun
complement Of guests. The Grand Duchess Paul OF
Mecklenburg- Schwern found considerable difficulty IN
reaching the supper table. Lord Delaware broushs
his daughter Lady Edene Sacville, who looked very
we'll in white and gold. Mr.. Goschen and Mr. smith,
in charge Of their respective families, arrived almost
at the same time. Lord salisbury elbowed his way
manfully through the crowd. Madame Waddington'
I'm black came on somewhat late from Richmond Ter
race It was generally admitted that Rustem Pschs
had profted greatly by past experiences
LADY CHETwYNDs GIRLS DANCE
Lady Chetwynd's girls dance In Elvaston place was
among the pleasantest gatherings last week. Both
the hostess and her daughter pink satin Roses
formed Characteristic feature In the horal decora-
tlons. The music was unusually good Lady Grey
Egeron, in blue satin, brought her daughter, In white
tulle. Mrs. Bonynge, of America, In red satin wear
ing the famous French Crown jewels, chaperoned Miss
Bonynge looking very well in pink The rooms were
not nconvenlently crowded The flowers were much
admired.
CHANGES AT THE GRosvENoR q
To form an exhibition In gallery with the tradi-
lions of the Grosvenor without contributions from Mr..
Burne- Jones, Mr. Strudwick, Mr. orcharison or Mr..
Watts was an undera king which SIR Coutts LindSays
best friends could only wish him well out Of On
the whole he has not como of so badly There is no
Disgusting the fact that the has lost its old
distinction and the only alternative to that was an
amagamation with the new English Art Club Bus
In becoming like any other exhibition 1t viii be cons
stdered by many TO have gained instead OF lost When
they enter the last gallery and the portrait Of the
Master Of the EpplDg Forest Harrers IN the place OF
honor at the head Of the room, they VIII feel more At
home than they did at the foot Of the golden stairs
There is nothing particularly striking to record In re-
gard to the private view at the Grosvenor Gallery.
There is no news but old news. and there were few
faces but old faces. Several ladies and gentlemen
kindly attended for the sake Of the vercaton of their
portraits among them Lady Cairns, who was condoed
with; Mr. Henry Vignc, who was congratulated, and
Sir John Rose who Intercepted as to the where
abouts Of Mr. Herkomers portrait OF his wife. Mr.
Ruskin was warmly welcomed In the forenoon Yhen-
ever he recognized, which, truth to tell, was not
very often Among the figures not familiar at these
shows were Sir Henry Layari, Lord Ashbourne, Sir
Henry do Bathc SIR Michael Hicks Beach, Lord Edward
Cavendish, the Duke and Duchess Of Westminster,
Lady Salisbury Lord and Lady Stanhope, Lord CRANKY
Lord and Lady Vantage, and Lord and Lady Elcho.
TWO THEATRICAL FAREWELLS. %
The theatrical farewes Of last week both drew dis
tingulshed appreciative and most enthusiastic audi
,nces The Prince of Wales the Grand Duke and Duchess
Paul, Lord Durham, Lady Carmarthen and Lord Dor
chester were In boxes as the Royalty Tho
subdued gfefof the patrons Of French plays at ths
departure OF NJ. Coqueln was, however, quite thrown
into the shade by the memorable scene at the Galey
on Friday evening. The theatre was crammed, and
the applause and had the sound Of thunder
Mr. Alfred de Rothschld smiled approvingy on the
audience and players alike from his box. Half OF one
entire row of stalls were filed by representatives OF
IN noble house of Nevill Lord Dudley Mr. and MIS-
Leo Rothschlld and Lord Lurgan were among those
who declined to be comforted for the loss OF 'hen
favorites The services Of Mr.. Alfreds attendants
were utilized to provide relays Of pocket handksr-
chiefs. The singing of "Auld Lang syne' and : Goa
Save the Queen" by the whole house was most ehec'
We At the end Miss Nellie Farren fairly burst inte
,ears.
TEACHING THE POOR TO SING.
I went to Grosvenor House. that sumptuous, go'a-
covered palace where magnificent pictures from sasss
Fcrrato to Teniers and any number OF articles "
rertu, mosacs, china bronzes, joste aasinst eSh
other; where the gold bedecked carvings OF the ee