New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-17
APRIL DAYS IN PARIS.
EONBONS IN BOMBS -MAGNIFICENT EASTER
EGGS-RED STOCKINGS MUST GO.

April arrived with azure SKIES anu oiib"' '""
shine in its train. and the Houlevards never iooK'"
gayer than on the LIST. crowded as th'S "eic
with brilliant throng of weiI-'irsscd people VINO
came in search of the PosSOns dAvr. or April
fishes decorating the shops OF the great chsco'-
tiers This wear some of these April fishes have
taken q rather sinister form; for the Partisan
trades people, who are always eager TO SECURE
novelties had prevared some grim and suspicious
hooking sardine boxes or bombs. in outward ap-
pcarancc. exactly like dynamite-iilled engines OF
destruction. although they contained nothing p"I
innocent bomhons This appropriate fantasy
found many admirers, and almost countless nave
been the Parisians who have sent their friends
some Of These alarming objects souvenirs Of
the day. OF course, in view Of the dynamic
manic which rcigns here, these gifts have caused
much perturbation in the bosoms of many peace
loving family.
Easter eggs will be unusually magnificent THIS
sprIng. some of those which have been prepared
being of great value. Fashionable jewellers uiS-
MAY in their show-windows tiny golden paSKe'S
containing large imperial pearls 10 represch, eggs
onamcllcd chickens or ducklings powdered WIN
diamond dust, and even whole dressing cases VI
chased gold mbedded in the blue VeiVe' ii"ihs
Of a huge yellow tortoise-shcll Faster egg OF graz
beauty and finish Another novelty VIII DE- 'no
floral Easter egg made entirely OF VioIe's' VI
half crimson AMI half white roscbuds' with BOWS
and strcamcrs of sillicn ribbons painted WIN
appropriate devices.
One Of the most important incidents oil inc
last week was the Charity 'aznr heiu a' lhe
Austrian Embassy from to on oa'uIuN
afternoon, and the affair has been pronounce" w
tout Paris" 10 have been striking success
Baroness dc Mohrcnhem. the wife oil inc h"ss'""
Ambassador now one of the most notable figures
in society Lcrc wore an exquisite spring tolicttr
and spent a small fortune AT the booths ana
stalls kept by the flower of Partisan ariStocra'S'
Baroness dc Mohrcnhcim, was, previous to hrr
marriage. a Baroness Korii, and one of the late
Czarna's maids OF honor She is great iaNorl'c
Of the present Empress. as we'll as OF the latter
mother the Queen Of Denmark II was Baroness
Mohrcnhcm who negotiated the marriage be-
tween Prince Wal cmar of Denmark and Princess
Marie d'Orlcans and thanks 10 this, the Mohrrn-
helms are received on tcrpis of great intimacy by
tie whole Of the Orleans family, and by the
Clerical party in France This, however. does not
prevent the Baron from being thoroughly in touch
and in sympathy with the Republican statesmen
in France.
The Young Countess dc Grcfuhe was to have
presided over one of the stalls. but was pre-
vented from doing so al the last moment by the
death Of her father, the Prince de Chimay. who
was rclcian Minister Of Foreign Affairs The
Prince as VOL known and almost as prominent
a figure in society here as in his own country. for
until the bankruptcy and Heath Of his father sin
wears ago he owned aud inhabited during part Of
each year the superb palace on the Quai Nalaqulis
which has now been bought by the Government
no de
Grcfuhle has inherited all her fathers musical
talent. and if at the head Of all the smart musical
enterprises in Paris. She {, pronounced devotec
OF Wagner.
The Princes titles are inherited by his eldest
son. who is married 10 an American heiress. Miss
Clara Ward, of Michigan The second son has like
wise made wealthy marriage. having led 10 The
altar Mile Werlc. daughter Of Count Wcrl". the
champagne manufacturer. who owes his title 10
the admiration Of a crowned head for the exquisite
wine lac puts on The market The Prince &c
Chimay dcvout Catholic and a rigorous
observer Of the rules and regulations Of the
Church. He was also powerful and enthusiastic
patron of tic Anti-Slnvery Association which is
one Of King Leopold Of Besum'- pet hobbies.
Very successful was the annual concert given
by Nine Conneau al the Sale Erard a few days
ago Nine. CnnDeau. who during the palmy days
of the Second Empire Empires Eugenies
reader possesses n superb voice. and Napoleon III
used - call her his favoriie singer Princess
Mathilde who never fails - honor with her pres
ence A. well a. with her patronage Nine. Con-
nrau's concert. was - hc SEEN in m" front row Of
SEATS She enthusiastically applauded the duet
sung by Nine Conncau and Nine Caron. OF the
Opera from les Contcs dIIofImnn" Prin-
ccn- Mathildc has not appropriately been called
Notre- Damc-des-Arts. and her salon H. always
crowded on her Sunday evening receptions with
the most brilliant pcrsonagcs Of the artistic world
Her guests. however. all most select, and 10 be
invited 10 Ter house il an honor not 10 be dis
dnined To mention only few names, those
whom one meets there are " and Nine. Sardou.
Gounod. the Duc de Massa. Baron and Baroness
Won Mohcnhcim. NM. Coppce, Bourgct. llonssayc.
Ludovic lIalevy. Alexander Dumas. Deiaillc, Bon
nat Marshal Canrobcrt, Countess dc pourtales,
Countess de Mol'llc. etc, etc and the Princess
drawinarooms well deserve TO be described rs the
most eclectic i'm Paris
Three celebrated buildings. familiar TO all Ameri-
can visitor, 10 Paris. are about 10 disappear The
first is the famous Hotel Drouot where many
celebrated and historical sales have taken place In
"a few weeks time hammers Of the dcmolish"rS VIII
I've heard instead Of the gavcls Of the anctOnccrS,
in the dark and dismal building well known 10
all collectors Of bric-l-brac and pictures. TIE last
sale 10 bc held there will I've that Of Alexander
Dunae'- magnificent collection of pictures on May
3 The Hotel Drouot has been of the principal
features of Paris, and has enjoyed worldwide
reputation Really fine pictures or art objects
have always stood n better chance of fetching good
prices AT the Hotel Drouot than anywhere else.
Another equally famous place which is doomed
Is the Cafe Procope, which, since the year 1850.
has been the rendezvous Of the most distinguished
men in France lis demolition il n subject of re-
oret for was Of the curiosities of Paris not
alone on account Of its antiquity. but because il
mad numbered among its habitues sLCh mcn
Jean I,aptsie Rousseau Votarc Montes1uieu. Jean
JACQUES Rousseau, Didcrot. Fouchc Due de Rovgo.
lie Pcetcr and lastly, Leon Gamhet,d The Cafe