The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-06
MAY-DAY In NEW YORK.
THE ANNUAL CHANGE OF HABITA-
TIoNs BY HALF THE CITY.
The vionnese Fencers' Exhibition-Leot-
ure OF o Very British War Correspond
ent--A New Opera Comique-The Ora
matte Artists BENEFIT In Paris.
enncInl corrcsnonhenco OF rho Annonl.


NEw YoRK, May with the inevitable
accompaniment Of soggy rain and dismal at
mospherc the LIST of May came in and afford
ell half OF New York its annual opportunity
10 move. What an immense satisfaction to
the minority who did not change their quar-
tiers to gagc compeoently at the damp, moist
enod contents Of the vans and trucks which
filled the thoroughfarcs. From the ignoble
Division street tenement TO the palatial res
licences of Fifth and Madison avenues the
same performance was gone through WITH
while the spectacle Of huge safes being hoist
ed and lowered IN almost every building in
Wall street gave TO that vicinity n more
than wontedly active appearance. Today
every one Is transforming himself 20 the
novel environment, and week hence May
moving will have again become a retrospect
10 last in many instances only twelve
month.
A novel and decidedly interesting per
Torrance was provided by the Vicnnese
Fencers at Chlckcring hall Saturday
About a dozen handsome Austrian wom-
en-, attlred in iaunty short skirts Of
dark red with the regular buckskin jackets
gave an excellent exhibition In sahcr and
foil fencing under the direction OF Capt.
llartl, OF the Austrian army. The proceed
ings were considerably enliyoncd by spir-
tied contest for gold bracelet offered rs n
prize To the winner OF the greatest number
OF bouts between the women. After numcr-
Gus clever and doxtorous combats Fraulcin
Bantoch, demurc and rather pretty young
girl, was declared the winner
Last night, on the same stage, Melton
Prior the special war artist TO the London
Illustrated Nc,ps gave a descriptive lecture on
the soudan war and the search for Gen.
GORDON. His own sketches were used 10
portray more clearly the details OF many
thrilling episodes In that eycntful but un.
successful campaign. Mr. T. rior is bald
headed, blonde-whiskercd Englshman with
an unpleasant nervous manner, aud his one
defect In speech may be best described by
quoting him In such sentences rs "a
crowd came rushing down upon u.s." A man
who has been through both the Afghan war
and the Nile campaign must OF needs be in
tcrcsting II he only knows the loas bit Mr.
Prior seems 10 be possessed Of most abso.
lutte worship for Lord Wolscloy, and places
him with the foremost generals OF the age
One feature Of the gcntlcman's lecture
which was both indicate and inapproprl.
ate, was constantly recurring disposition
10 talk Of himself and tell Of certain acts and
conduct OF his which he evidently wanted
bis hearers TO construo In the light Of
brnycry, and which they (bcng muatly
Britishers) promptly did.
An adaptation 81 that charming opera
conique, Ia Pnncessc dcs Cnnaricsn will
be presented nj the broadway theaier to-
night, with Lillian Russell IN the east Tho
original work was brought out here uenrly |
four years ago with Aimee Angilc and |
McKicrcs, and though Il was unsteady very |
pleasing and had n capital book, II was not |
al Ne = -.
ever, may provomo interesting to the New
lofkcrs than did the original. Ii will be-
called "1he Queens Mate"
The question ~ long shroudcd IN mystery
~ 20 whether II was the lady or the tiger
u 10 be settled definitely at WLllack's thea.
Ter ON Monday night, when McCaull's com.
pany will present Sydney Roscnilcld's op.
lTetia, based ON that timo.honorcd aud IA.
soIitc story OF StocktonA II i promised
that on that occasion large number OF lit
crnry celebrities will be on hand 10 witness
the denoucmcnt The house has already
been sold for the first two nights.
rccently returned visitor 10 Paris tells
me Of most rcmarkablo performance given
there about fortnight since at the Grand
opera benefit for the dramatic artists Of
ians u was called, and II began at 1880
clock a. m. The iantenils a. orchestra
were fioorcd over much In the same way as
\ u done here, with the exception OF the
method OF reaching the floor from the upper
boxes. A grand staircase had been specially
erected leading down 10 the higher division |
OF the pafquette. A band Of 1875 musicians
occupied raised platform ON the stage and
opened the entertainment with the Corona
ton March, from lie Prophitc. When this
familiar melody was recognized bv the audi.
ence mighty chorus OF the thousands present
Joined with the orchestra In producing an
effect difficult 10 describe. Its weakness
OF the frcnchman that when lac hears a tune
be knows lac doesn't attempt 90 rcstrnin his
desire 10 sing H. aud on the present occasion,
every one being OF ono mind on this subject
the invocation 20 N. Gallagher VAS
omitted. Among the many notable mum.
bers ON the program was a duet by Mme
Judic and Baron, the funniest OF the come
dians OF the varieties. This was cncor,d 1--WE
times. Then came the celebrated trio from
William Tell, sung in unison by all the lead. /
Ing tenois, bahtoncs and hassos Of the grand |
opera comiquc. The high ringing out |
with silver'likc purity from the voices ofth |
half score Of ienors thrilled aud delighted |
one beyond expression. After the regular |
numbcrs set down on the bill. Judic directed |
the orchestra, when they played the File |
dc Nine. Angot quadrillc, and with this the |
ball was opened. one III the dances IL de |
scribcd NJ being wonderful IN is originality.
The musicians were aided By a grand |
display of fireworks on the stage
Al certain figures In the dance the whole |
house would be Illuminated In varied and |
beautiful colors, while the rhythmic rattle |
OF tho explosions enhanced the fascination
Of the music. The participants we're alto.
fcthcr under The charm, and the scene Ger.
tainly was bcwildcrng In IT, beauty Mum.
bern OF people were IN costume, aud this In
Paris means that they were always plctur.
esque and tasteful. The floral decorations
were profusc and beautiful. aud about q |
o'clock w the morning when the ball WAS
o. ~ hight an effective picture was made
tl TIC lair occupants Of the boxes tearing
OF the hoNcn and throwing them 10 Their |
tnforitcn ON the noor A lively scramble |
AWAY ehsued, and the men fought nobly |
fcr Their coveted recognition. Evrry artist |
OF prominence In Parts, from Panlus 10 |
iaftct was there, aud when the beautiful |
Mile Marry, and her still morr lovely sister
Dnrblandi came down from their box ON Inc |
arm OF prince Of the royal blood Of France
crowd, about 100 strong. followed them
over the floor. ogling them with opera
glasses al ten PAGES distant Ccsi a Ia Paris
ichhe. W. TX.
AMER Three Tears.
w. y. Walton, ofsprinFneld. Tenn, SAYS