New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-26
THE WORLD, OF LONDON.
CHRONICLED AND CRITICISED BY MR.
EDMUND YATES.

THE MEMORIAL TO MR.. SMITH -s 1R THOMAS
GLADsToNE-CoUNT sCHoUvALoFF-sooIAL
FUNCTIONS THE PASTEL SHOW.
Isr CABLE TO THE TRIBUSEl
CoprrigAt: 1889 By The Neso- York Tribune.
Iondon. March o5-The memorial to Mr.. Smith nc
ouestng him to resign as leader OF the House Of
Commons ought to be sufficient to show him the true
estimation in which the attacks upon him are held
Seldom has there been memorial so numerously
signed. Scarcely any member OF the Conservative
party who is now London failed to put his signature
TO IT, The memorial would have been cheerfully
signed by many Gladstonlans had It been presented
TO them Meanwhile, Mr. Smith, though tired and
faded is in good health and spirits and has present
intention of rellnguishing his duty.
COUNT HERBERT BIsMARCK's VISIT.
The notifications concerning Count Herbert Bis
mark's stay in England are wholly imaginary. The
principal II not the only, reason TOR his presence at
the German Embassy is to arrange several questions
concerning the approaching visit Of the German EN-
peror. 1t is not yet settled whether he will come
among simply the Queens grandson, or be TO
ceved and entertained as an Emperor. A complete
rspprochcment has taken place between the English
and German Courts and an adjustment Of the per-
sonal differences between the Count and the Prince
OF Wales is AL fat accomph Count Herbert spent
Sunday with Lord and Lady Roscbery at the Durdans
SIR THOMAS GLADSTONE.
Sir Thomas Gladstone usually attended service at
Westminster Abbey Sunday afternoons when he
was in town, and he was Invariably mobbed when
walking down the nave afterward by people who mis-
took him for his younger brother, whom he greatly
resembled. But Sir Thomas taller and moro
stately. He lived and died Tory of tho old Lord
EIdon type and his consistency and the plainLess
with which he announced his opinions made him
respected by his most bitter political opponents
He " mt to Oxford in 1853 and voted against his
brother when opposed by Mr. Percival, after he had
Joined Lord Aberdeens Administration He invariably
tnvsighed against Mr.. Gladstones policy whenever
no made political speech though personally the two
were on the most cordial terms. They also differed
In church views, for Sir Thomas. who was most
devout man, favored the evangelical side.
COUNT sOEoUvALoFF AS A DIPLOMAT
remember hearing that Count schouvalof owed
his appointment Ambassador to London to the
jealousy Of q certain Russian lady, who insinnated
to the Emperor Alexander the Second that he was
giving himself such airs at St. Petersburg that he had
even gained the nickname of Peter the Fourth
He did valuable service the Berlin Congress In the
direction Of peace. Lord Beaconsfeld, who was a
good Judge conceived high opinion of his diplomatic
ability. Seldom has there been man with moro
charming manners and address. He was Immensely
popular when here the Russian Ambassador, ana
was constant attendant in the Row. where he always
rode two horses q black and iron ray-not at the
same time He seemed to have heard Of a second
horse in the hunting field, and always had one in the
Row In charge of groom Count schouvalof spoke
English with perfect fuency, and was delightful
companion.
THE DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH.
There has been great deal Of stupid, malicious
and ignorant gossip about the Duchess of MARI
boough's presentation to the Queen. l am enabled
10 state that Majesty has expressed the opinion
ihst there IS nothing whatever to prevent the
Duchess from coming 10 Court at the next Drawing
Room, or whenever she pleases.
NINE. wApDINGToN's MUSICALE.
The smartest social function of last week was
Madame waddngton's small musicale on Friday even
fns TO meet the Prince and Princess OF Wales Tho
royal visitors were accompanied by the Prncesses
Louise and Victoria. Prince Albert Victor did not
arrive until halfpast II, when Lord Salisbury had
departed Count Hatzfeldt, NJ. de Sael Count Deym,
Rustem Pasha and Senior D. Albareda represented the
great Powers, the Russian and German Ambassadors
being accompanied by their wives Ministers ana
CHARGES dAGaireS mustered IN unusual force. Among
the smartest people who gathered at Albert Gate were
the Duchesses of Bedfoni, Leeds and Marlborough;
Ladies' Duferin, Bath, CadOGan, Wimbornc, Jersey
and SETON Mrs Goschcn, who was herself 70 enter
tain the same distinguished guests two nights laer'
Lords Latham, Wmborne and Alcester Art ana
arms were represented respectively by Colonel Oliver
Montague and Sir Frederick Leighton. The Prince
of Wales donned the broad red ribbon of the Legion
nj Honor NJ Johannes Wolf played on the violin
The Princess Of Wales was evidently much dcDgnted
with Grieg's Scandinavian song The Comte ana
Contesse de Florian arrived from Paris n tmc 20 Dc
present. supper served shortly after Twelve IN
the large rcccption-room on the ground moor IL
Was past two before the last Of the seventy guests
left the Embassy.
OTHER SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.
Mrs Peel's reception Wednesday evening was
almost as crowded that Of the previous week
The Corps Diplomatique mustered in unusual force
Mrs White, the handsome wife OF the United states
Charge d AGaires, upheld her countrywomens repu-
lofv,O tba haSt droCS
ladies present. Lady Claawlliam, in white, brought
her daughter, in blue. Lady Clando Hamilton was
much admired Lady Hothhelds black dress showed
lovely diamonds to tho best advantage. The gen
eral arrangements quite upheld the prestige OF tho
present hospitable regime at the Speakers house
While the Conservatives were lamentng a. Lady
stanhope's on Saturday evening the Gladstonans re-
tojced at Lady Treyelyan's. The Homo Rule ladies
we're in unwonted spirits. The Postmsster-Ceneral,
who, with HIS daughter. was among the guests, oc-
crplcd for a few minutes tho unenvable position of
Saul amongst the prophets
Lady Carnarvon had much larger party last Fri
day than on the preceding Friday This great mixture
of people which is always amusing. could be much
moro cosmopolitan II 1t were not that the soemn'ty
and larceness Of her rooms parayze the guests, 1or
she has always literary scientific, musical and artistic
people. She has a great appreciation Of every one
remarkepfe sh. worth knowing, is so sngularly
attractive herself and is graceful hostess. that
~ she would only plunge little moro and fill her
rooms she might have of the most brilliant houses
in london. Mr. Auberon Herbert appeared for the
first time for years. serene, handsome. middleaged
man. with hair rapidly becoming gray, who discussed
general subjects with every one he knew. One saw
no trace of Wild visionary Radical of twenty years
ago
THE. COMING PASTEL SHOW.
1t Is definitely settled that second exhibition OF
pastels is to be held at Grosvenor Gallery In The
autumn of this year. To anybody who recalls the
exquisite specimens Of this revived art shown last
year. different decision would have been surprising
II Sir Coutts Lindsay had done other service to
British art than this. he would have been entitled
unstnted thanks for promoting the renaissance Of
this art, at native, charming and comparatively