New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-20

of music used by the races in the northern dis.
tricts OF Tonking, which have not yet HEN
brought withn'the sphere of French influence and
civilization. The collection Of arms, too. is very
extensive.
Another exhibition which is likewise drawing
large crowds is the culinary exhibition now being
held in the Pavilion de la Vile de Paris, in the
Champs Elysecs. Il may he described as a tri-
umph Of gastronomc art, and is well worth the
visit OF all lovers of good cheer. This year the
cooks have chosen flowers for the display of their
talents, and there are bouquets and miniature
gardens composed of lard which look like nature
ANYTHING more true TO life has never been pro-
duced-they are simply marves OF handicraft.
Among the miscellaneous exhibits must mention
in particular a hunting scene, with the cavalier
and their ladies, the dogs and the deer. all as
sembled in the midst of a forest. and all made
out of tinted fat An imitation of the Trocadero,
with the fountain playing. is another piece which
attracts attention. A villa in the middle Of
garden is also admired. OF course, Strasburg
comes ont strong in the sausage lne-e vrai
Strasburg, as the sign of the stall takes pains to
remind us-and, of course. there is a Russian bar
among the refreshment places, but | am sorry to
say that neither Of them was patronized as pa.
trotism might have wished. To relieve the Wis
itors after feasting their eyes on so many good
things there is a military band.
Close by in the Paais de l'lndnstrie, the exhbi.
ton of the ARTS de la Femme" continues to
draw, and q couple OF hours may he spent agree
ably In inspecting the sketches and historic Golf.
fures and in listening 10 the music. Not the
least entertaining part of this exhibition is the
opportunity which il affords OF comparing the
Parisenne Of the nineteenth century with the
Parisennc Of several hundred years ago. IN an
adjoining pavilion there is machinery exhibit
ton in connection with nilers' convention, and
il seems to be found interesting even by those
unntiated in the technicalites of the Hour trade
Out in the Botanical Gardens. near the Orleans
railroad terminus there Is at the present moment
fine chrysanthemum show, and Notwithstanding
its distance from the fashionable quarters OF Paris.
il attracts a considerable number OF fower-lovers,
who are ready TO risk the rain. the mud and the
wind In order to crafty their taste
Paris is on the point OF securing two innovations
which are worthy OF notice. because one Is really
democratic. while the other, already known abroad
and TO be introduced here on New Years Day.
will be q great convenience TO French household.
ers Red tape or public apathy frequently stands
In the way OF such improvements, but this time
success seems certain in both cases. The working
class will benefit by one and the well-to-do BY
the other Kosl<s have been erected. where. on
putting q sou in SLOT boiling water will flow out.
and BY multiplying the sous any quantity may he
obtained This will greatly benefit the poor by
saving firing and there is much Impotence TO
profit by il. The second innovation is the organ.
iyation of the electric messenger call system
existing in London Vienna and New York The
Paris company's Offices will be open night ard
i
the numerous crimes committed in apartments hav-
ing only single inmate. The plan has been
sanctioned by the Government, and the company
will bc permitted 10 use its telephone wires.
Montmar.re, which in addition 10 its notorious
"hrasseres" and beugants," or low music halls.
possesses also a Votive Church. has been recently
witnessing u pilgrimage of doctors to its summit.
One of the chapels of the Blsilica Of the Sacp-
Occur Is consecrated 10 the African saints Cosmo
and Damian, or Damianus. who the patrons
Of medical practitioners and mass was said
therein for the benefit OF modern generators OF the
two pious brethren who suffered martyrdom under
The Emperor Docletian in the beginning Of the
fourth century Dr. Ferran was the leader OF the
medical pilgrims, among whom were numerous
members of the faculty not only from Paris. but
from all the large towns. In France. The pious
practitioners belong to what is known as the Cor
fraternity of st. Cosmo" which iSone OF the Oldest
associations OF the kind in Paris In the four
teenth and fifteenth centuries the Paris doctors
used 10 repair annually 10 the little town Of Luz
zarehe-en Pariss, in the Department of the Seineet
Disc. where a crusader Of old had deposited the
bodic, of Saints Cosmo and Darnian. Pilgrimases
TO I.uzarche CHURCH were for long time discon'
tinued by the disciples of Galen, but they have
OF late years been revived by few doctors WIN
,yerc desirous OF continuing old traditions.