Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-17

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TIoss-xRs. JAMES BROWN rorrrR's COMING
sxAsoS-AN ENGLISH RACE HORSE.
Special Cable Letter to The Evening Star
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE last scene in the
career OF the enlightened and enterprising
DUKE OF Bedford occurred yesterday. His
remains were removed in an elm coffin. COW
cred with white cloth, at an early hour in the
morning to .woking, twenty-four miles from
here, on the Southwestern line, to the crema-
torv OF the Cremation Society, Of which his
grace was a leading member.
The crematory itself cost G.. 600 and 10 a
structure in which the average citizen might be
wen satlshed to undergo a process that is
rapidly becoming de rigueur in the highest
circles here. After the incineration was con-
ciuded the ashes were placed in a heart-shaped
casket, which, on being taken to Chenies,
Buckinghamshire, were placed in the family
vault of the Russells.
These are the short and simple annals Of the
burial of one Of the wealthiest of England
MOBILES Compared with the costly and osten-
tatlous mortuary pageants that were once in
vogue here, but which are passing into desue-
tude. ii was simplicity itself The death of the
Burnand became the editor, Punch instituted
sort OF war against his grace of Bedford, on
account Of the condition Of Covent Garden
Market, which was at that time in very I'M
| savory state. To such an extent was this car
ried that for q long time he was known as 1.-The
Duke of Mud Salad" and the market was
| called from his new title Mud Salad Market. "
whether the cartoons and the other means
used for pricking the conscience of his grace
had much effect is at least open to question, for
the market Is still scarcely the spot man with
sensitive stomach would select to spread a
frugal meal on the pavement if he had no table
cloth, while on the other hand any minute
portion would be a rich field for a bacteriolo-
gist seeking new forms of animal life from the
refuse OF decOmposed vegetables.
ANOTHER NOTABLE DEAD.
The obituary roll of the week was further in
creased yesterday by the death of the Earl of
Devon, who, when he was known as Edward
Baldwin Courtney, before he was called to the
stately precincts of the hereditary chamber, was
well known by the euphcmistic title which con-
veys 40 much in so little-'a man about town"
lie was great supporter of the stage, not only
III theoretical, but in practical manner. as
he did much to advance the fortunes Of num-
Der OF well-known actresses who have achieved
success.
TEA $3.50 A POUND.
A sensation has been produced in tea-drink-
ing circles. This is equivalent to sating the
whole of the eight little island has been made
to open its eyes in wonder and amaze, for the
afternoon tea table is an institution, and the
ssSohahS Poe cAcESises US potSut sway over
the minds OF every member of the family as
any idol worshiped bv the .outcast heather"
The cause of all this table talk" is the price
some Ceylon yellow tea has brought.
MY dear, call that positively drinking
money" is what well-known and rather &C.
centric lady said to her informant
During the early part of the week there was
sale in Mincing Lane of a certain quantity of
this tea which produced the very respectable
price OF s22a pound. That the purchasers
were shrewd is proved by the fact that yester-
day they resold the same at $27 so a pound,
which at a moderate computation would make
every cup OF tea made from it cost about 40
cents.
LIMITING PICTURES AT THE PARIS SALON.
The committee on painting at the old salon
in Paris, which is the unrivalled mistress of the
pictorial art in France and of weight and con-
sequence all over the world of art, has decided
to limit pictures Of the future exhibitions to
the number of 800 instead of $500, as it for
nerly stood, and drawings to 400 instead OF
SOO, as was the usual number hitherto. This
resolution will insure that none but the very
choicest works of art will find admission to this
painter paradise, or inferno, as luck may
decide.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
Madame Albani, the great prima donna asso.
luta, will resume her natural and proper posi-
ton as the leading soprano singer of the coming
| season OF italian opera in London. Her only
rival, Nine. Patti, has accepted engagement,
for the spring in Berlin and Nice and will il
consequence abandon for the present her pro-
| jected visit to Russia.
The police who, in accordance with the late
edlct, had seized the money subscribed for the
| Patti concerts. which were announced by NJ
Zet but did not take place, have decided Il
hold the money until the engagement
| shall be fulfilled and has offered tn,
amende honorable to the prima donna
and suggests certain terms, which would prob
| ably have been satisfactory to the diva had the,
not been made too late Nine Patti will take ,
| long holiday at Nice free from the cares of hel
voice and her business, and during her hiber
nation the castle Of Craig-y-nos will be enlarged
| and beautitied and many new bed rooms will b.
| added for the accommodation of the numeron
| guests with whom Nine. Patti delights to sur
round herself. An English billiard room, will
all the latest improvements. tables. lights. DC.
will be constructed, so that lively times may b,
looked for in the old Welsh fortalicc.
The weli-known composer and musical con
| ductor, Henschel, has been offered the director
ship Of the Philharmonic sOciety's concerts il
New York, which position is left vacant by tn,
resignation of Theodore Thomas, the con
fessedly best symphony conductor in the United
States who will transfer his talents to New
| iOrks rapidly rising rival, Chicago. But Mr.
| Henschei, like prudent man, prefers to sta,
and enjoy his well-earned reputation in Europe
/ ratHer hlan rlSh IL III America, especially aftel
such man rs Thomas, who has proved him
self to be giant in his art. So Henschel will
stay at home and leave the Philharmonic So
ciety OF New York to go farther and, per
haps. fare worse.
! Mrs. James Brown Potter's press agent i.
| putting in his work with the papers here il
preparation for that lady's Forthcoming season
The paragraphist is determined that her nam.
| and that of Kyrle Bellew shall not fade from
the minds OF men before they appear H,
| states. and he surely ought to know, that sh.
has greatly improved in her art, which she still
| insists on spelling with a capital A, rs in tn.
| days when she had mission to elavate tn,
| stage. Among the pieces in which she will bt
| seen are Camille" and 'Frou-Frou." both o.
which were shown to a non-appreciative Ameri
| can public. But SO far, except Hero ant
Leander," the name Of no new play is men
| toned in which the distinguished two will
| appear.
| A great deal of gossip is going the round,
with reference to the fancy dress opera ball
| the date OF which has been fixed for Wetines
| day. the 2Sth instant, at COvent Garden Theater
| II Is stated on undoubted authority that the
most elaborate preparations are being made TO,
II, and it is on all sides expected to be one Of
| the successes Of the winter season. The music
will be especially noteworthy. 1t will be fur.
| nished by q band of n hundred musicians unde,
the able leadership Of Waldteufel.
AN ENGLISH RACER COMING.
| The lovers Of high-class racing and all who
are interested in the Improvement of the breed
Of American horses and the announcement O,
the turf generally will rejoice to learn that the
celebrated three-year- Simon Magus, by st
Simon out of Wheel of Fortune whose racor,l