The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-09-04


l will write few lines while Mrs. w. Is
finishing breakfast. To begin where l left
off last night, Mrs. w. and went to hear
William Tell, Wednesday last, in that grand
opera house. 1t Is almost worth the price
of admission just to see the building itself.
We had seats on the front row In the third
gallery, where we could see and hear per-
fectly. 1t seems strange to me I'm ARRANGING
such a splendid hall two great essentials
should be overlooked, /. e., ventilation and
comfortable seating capacity. There is no
air stirring except that made by hundreds OF
ladies' fans, and those seats i'm the first two
galleries, which are easy to sit in, are so ar
ranged that only persons sitting in front can
see. 1t is etiquette to change seats at the
end of each act.
did enjoy the opera William Tell so very
much. In the first place the surroundings
were so very beautiful, then there was avery
large and fine orchestra, which did splendid
work, the largest stage in the world, me
performers, and lovely opera TO listen 10.
The music was fine and it was wonderful to
me to realize how thoroughly in order every
thing was: the orchestra in perfect sympathy
with vocaists and how magniiicently it was
conducted: not false note, no dragging or
hurrying, but all as it should be. The seen
cry was grand-picturing Lake Geneva.
with Mt. Blanc i'm the distance, gust what l
have seen MYSELF storm gradually rising
on the water etc. A beautiful scene was In
the second act. 1t is wild looking valley
on the lake and everything is in shadow in
the distance. A tower bell tolls 'four," and
as the scene progresses the sun gradually
rises, shedding its light on the sky and
waters. Just as it reaches its height at the
close of the scene the entire aspect is
changed all flooded with light, the snow
peaks of Mt. Blanc glistening-the entire
chorus of peasants break into mighty song
of praise and thanksgiving. 1t takes one
right out of yourself. So grand and beautl-
full
| must tell you about the hippOdrome
where we went Saturday night. The per-
Torrance takes place in building capable
of seating fifteen thousand people. First
we witnessed some tumbling, trick dogs. etc.
Then there was an intermlsslon, during
which we went to see the horses. There
are so many beautiful Ones and the stables
were as neat and looked as nice as ladys
drawing room. Everything was in 'apple
pie ORDER" On taking our seats again, we
found the central space had been arranged
to represent French village in olden times,
and then we saw the clever and beautiful
representation Jeanne de Arc" All pan
tomine. 1t was wonderful. They had it all.
The next scene was the taking of Orleans,
and then the death of Jeanne. They
.sburned' the poor thing right then and
there.
| heard some more fine church music Sun
day at the Madeline. Monday night we
heard "Segried," an opera of the mythical
style-the music a small imitation of Wag-
ner. There were some wonderful changes
of scenery, too, and enjoyed it intensely.
Yesterday started out at eight o'clock
and was gone until two p. m. First walked
through the garden of the Tullieres, which
is wonderfully beautiful. Then down the
Rue Rivoli and to the st German church,
where the signal for the st. Bartholomew
Massacre was given, then to the Cluny
museum. enjoyed the curious old grounds
around the museum so much. took cab
then and went again to grand OLD Notre
Dame and saw the elegant contents or the
sacristry. Also saw wedding. Then to
the Palace Royal, a square of most beautiful
shops, lovely fountains, statuary, ETC.; then
/ had lunch and came back to the hotel, too
tired to see anything. Last night we took
cab and saw Paris by gas light. Rode
around the magnificent Hotel de Vile down
the Champs Elysee, etc. We are going to
Faust tonight.
LONDON, No. II, Queen Square.
Aug. 9.
Dear Ones at HONEYWELL, here l am
in England and with English speaking peo-
ple once again; it seems good TO near ones
own tongue once more, and TINS place seems
more homelike than any place we nave Deen.
1t is a sort of large boarding house, sltuat-
ed i'm the heart of the city, near the British
Museum and st. Georges church' yet Is as
nujet az if i'm the country. To-day we are
having the proverbial London fog and rain,
and II is therefore dark, cold and dismal.
After eating a good English breakfast this
a. m. | took hanson and went to st.
Paul's Cathedral (EpiscOpaD where heard
high church service, a good sermon by Dr.
Gijbertson and best of all heard DR.. Stalner
nlav the organ. The singing was not re-
markably fine. 1t is grand cathedral and
was full of people. Saw the elegant tomb
and monument of the Duke OF wellington
there. have Just returned and am now
waiting for dinner, which we get at half
mast one ON Sunday, instead of at six. l
have room not very large, but clean and
with gas and soap, for which
nav eight shillings, or two dollars day. L
am so charmed with the cozness of this
house that would like to stay month
here instead of eight of ten days: l am
writing i'm the drawing room, which Is on
the second floor and next to our rooms.
Perhaps / had better begin with my last
DAYS in Paris. Wednesday last L had
most delightful and busy day. After finish
ing YOUR letter l went to Gazes' Office, a
short distance from the hotel, to take the
coach. Our drive was most satisfactory in
ali respects We visited all those places
mentioned on the program l sent you and
besides st. Chapelle, King Louis chapel,
which was omitted on the Mondays trip. 1t
is a wonder, small room not used now and
literally encrusted with gold and jewels.
On this account the walls are separated from
the body of the church by ratings. we
went from here up winding narrow stairs to
King Louis chapel, on the roof most eX-
oujsitely lovely room. On entering you are
at once struck with the effect of the beautl-
full glass windows, fifteen immense ones, all
of different hues, form the walls OF this
dainty room. On one side is the chair In
which Blanche of CASTLE used to sit; on the
other King Louis, and above, set IN the
rich gilt work, are beautiful jewels. Inc
floor is nearly all Mosaic work and you nave
to walk on the mating laid around Its edge.
The guide said it meant six years solitary
confinement to walk on the floor. l don't