New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-15
THE DAY THE BASTILE FELL.
rRENcHMEN CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY
GAMES AND RECEPTIONS WITH ADDREssEs-AID'
mo THD.R CHARITIES

mo THD-R CHARITIES.
Yesterday was the lo3d anniversary Of the fall Of
the Basule. 1t Is the French Fourth Of July, and
was appropriately celebrated By the large number Of
Frcnchnlen and people Of French extraction IN this
city. In all parts o, the city coud be seen the
French colors by the side OF the American, and. as
mark OF honor TO Americas sister Republic the French
flag was displayed above the City Hall all DAY. IL
was hoped that Jules Patenotre French Minister Ia
the United States would attend the festivities Of the
numerous French societies IN the city. but his duties
at Washington would not permit him 20 come. and III
his absence. vicomte Paul dAbzac, Consul-Genersl
TO this country from France. presided the cele
bration.
At IL a. m n committee OF La Socete Franchise
do Renaissance, headed By Joseph T7Oron. and
committee OF L1Inion Gcnerne des Francois ct des
Societies Franchises de New-York, headed by Aug'stn
Forget called at the French Consulate. where they
were received By Vlcomte d'Ab,ac AMI his stan III
full uniform. Brief addresses were made by Messrs'
Thoron and Forget, who expressed fervent hopes
for the future welfare OF Frolce; and NJ. dAbznc
replied by thanking them for thor good wishes. -.
The festivities of the French societies conducted
ut two places. The Soceie Francaise de Benfasarce
held its celebration at LION Park OneJhundred-and-
nnth<t. and Ninth-ave. beginning ut p. m. there
contests In bowling and shooting for handsome
gold medals, given by NJ. hltnotre and NJ. dAbrac,
and there other minor prizes. The FIRST 3oo
women who entered the grounds were entitled TO
tickets, SIX OF which drew prizes, including beautiful
silk drcss bracelet, enamelcd watch. brooch and
fat. There wcre games OF MI kinds, some
OF them queer TO American eyes and made much more
curious by the untiring vivacity OF those who pre-
sided them There were wheels Of fortune. bsga-
tce, miniature acchoses, t0urniquet, scissors, the
monsters head" and many others In the park there
an open air concert under the direction OF Max
Schwab. In the large hall another orchestra led
by H. NORM. the director Of the 18th Regiment Band
The music IN both places began at p
m ard continued untn late hour Of the
night. The attendance dhring the afternoon was
not large, but In the evening every part OF the
park and halls crowded. At p. M. there was an
informal reception In honor OF NJ. dAbzac, who made
short speech in reply TO VI. Thorons address OF vel
come. CorVher Ferdinand Levy delivered an address
In English, which excited considerable enthusiasm
among those in the throng who were enough to
hear lin.
An illumination fireworks. singing Of "The hnr-
seaise" In chorus. With orchestral accompaniment.
and dancing closed the programme. The entire pro
oceds Of tho festival will go 10 the Refuge Hospital
NO $50 West Thirty fourhst. which Is supported by
the Socete Franchise do Benfaisance. This hospital
Is ponsectarlnD and has thirty four consulting physi-
clans and corps IT trained nurses from tho Ortr of
tho Sisters OF Msrianites de 81. Crox.
The committee In charge Of the celebnton WAS
composed Of ID. Blaine, president; H. A. Wen. R-ne
Wildensten and Henn- Ducos. Tic Union Gener1e
des Fancais ri dcs societies. Franchises Of New York
held n celebration at suffers Harlem River Park,
Un->hnndrgd and twenty ~iXtl-si and Sccondave. IL
began at p. and WAS similar In most respects 10
that held at Lion Park. Tie attendance was also
large. L. Conterno's l4th Regiment Band furnished
the music. There was short Informal
reception 70 NJ dAbzac. The committee
in charge consio'ed Of !. Ettingrr. PRECEDENT:
II. Falck, l.. Gilbert, Alfred Chanut Charles Leuro,
X. DOurdn. A. Lac0lr. J. lHcheteIu. +. Aucbar and
l.. llg. The proceeds OF the celebration will 60 10
the irnch hndcrgnrtens in this city. The I,aavette
Guards, composed Of FrenchAmercans VI this city.
headed by their drum COPS actci o. guard Of honor
10 VI. d'AtZAp ut 18th cecbrsGODs. They were com
manded w A. Gross. assisted by Captain joseph
Tibaut. and accompanied by W F. Kelly. Of the irish
American Military Onion.