New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-19
PERSONAL.

The Dowager Duchess Of Manchester who iGs Just
married the Duke OF Devonshre. was the baroness
Louise Frederlckc Augustc daughter OF Comte dAten
at the time Of her first wedding In 1882. She was
then singulary beautiful woman. OF late years her
person has possessed rather generous dimensions. Tie
late Duke Of DcvODshirc. father OF her husband
much aversc to the union which ne foresaw
would occur, aud IA his viii, drawn July issi
preclude her ever wearing the historic jewels OF the
house OF Devonshre.
The Rev Dr. william 81. Taylor according TO "The
Christian Advocate is makng extraordinary progress
toward recovery from his parayuc shock. He is stay
Ing with his sonin-aw. Mr. Mentland. at Oceanic
~ j. Tho old sparkle with which he always ir
radatcs solid thought" says this newspaper, the
genial scotch humor the interest In his work and in
the universal Church of Jesus Christ "reminiscences
current discussion, and antclpaons Of the future were
mingled IN ripping now S 81 tax OF which only
terwoven with the buds Of spring. could serve ms a
type and TO make 1t perfect, they must be growing on
the same tree"
Edward Blake, the brilliant Canadian Liberal, who
was regarded rs possible member Of Mr. GladsOnes
Cabinet declined the honor Of Knlghthood offered by
the Queen few years ago. and has set his face
against the Introduction OF Old World ideas into the
Dominion. lie has a commanding presence, nns
voice and the courage OF his convictions
General Beauregard passed through Tennessee the
other day enroue to Yellow sulphur Springs and while
he was In Bristol several men who served under him
over thirty years ago, at the time he fired Fort
Sumter, called to pay their respects. The General
Is seventy five years Of age, but he is In fine
condition physically.
The statement that Senator Hoar's resignation is in
the hands OF friend is reiterated by The Now
Bedford Mercury's' Informant; but In repeating this
announcement "The Mercury" calls attention to the
fact that II has not said that bis resignation has
been transmitted.
Miss Celia Nuttall Of San Francisco. is making a
mark an anthropoogist. Just now she Is In
Dresden Germany. whore she has fine collection Of
books on Mexico Her apartments are furnished and
decorated In Mexican style. and she is wonderfully
well Informed In Aztec history and arts. Says The
Boston Transcript: Recently, Miss Nuttnl had the
pleasure Of discovering al the old castle Of Ambras
Germany, a fine shield OF ancient Mexican feather.
work. In the last number Of the "Interna-
tonales Archiv fur photographic" she publishes
haustve and handsomely illustrated article upon the
subject OF feather shields from Mexico. In recent
visit b Florence, Italy. Miss Nutta discovered in
the library an Aztec manuscript with pictures. II
turned out TO be treatise upon dress aud ornament,
and contains text In Spanish letters This. reprinted
H. facsimile with critical notes and an English trans
latioh, Miss Nuttall will present at the next Con
gress In October"
Got. the distinguished French actor. Is to appear
soon the first time in the part OF Matthias In 10
Juif POlonais." Strangely enough, 1t is said that he