New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-07
PLAYS BEFORE THE QUEEN.
SHE ENTERTAINS TIE ACTORS WHO PRESENT
SCRAP OF PAPER
SEEKING MASTER OF CEREMoyIEs-LoRp
ROEERTSS PLANS-A LIFE OF LORD TENNY-
SON-THE FABIAN SECEsSION-AFRICA
THE WORLDS FAII-BURTON'S
ARABIAN NIGHTS
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ARABIAN NIGHTS
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| Copwight; 1908. b. The Tribune Annexation.
London Nov G-Concerning the recent theatricals
at BalmoraI something has appeared in the daily
papers, though the versions have not always been
strictly accurate. was amused at reading In one
contemporary. which gave graphic account OF the
! performance of "A Scrap of Paper" by members OF
! the royal family and household, that Princess Bea-
| trce was highly lauded for her Interpretation Of
| the leading character Susan Hartley. which role
! I'm point of fact played by Miss Hughes, one
of the maids of honor. The Princess contented her.
self with the secondary part Of the wife OF the
monosyllabic gentleman effectively impersonated by
Colonel Bigge | llso learn that Mr.. Hares face
was n study as he sat and criticised Major Legge's
performance of his old part DR.. Penguin Butter.
fycatcher. This Is bold statement, for as
matter of fact Mr.. Hare was then miles away from
Balmoral, he being unable to obey Her Majesty's
command to be present Further Oh the Queen is de.
scribcd as always leading the applause BIZ humping
her ebony crutchstick upon the floor, though I
| thought It was now generally known that it was
| Ter Majesy's wish that all applause and laughter
should be purely spontaneous and her presence
during these entertainments as far as possible for
gotten.
After this performance. which thanks no doubt,
to the hard work OF it's director, AR. A. Yorke went
quite smoothly and was fair average OF amateur
excellence the Queen received the guests In the
|
| croft performed the ceremony, presenting all the
members of the company at the castle individually
10 Her Majesty and they afterward had the UMPIRE.
| cedented honor OF being invited TO join with the
rest OF the Queens guests at supper On the occa-
| sion of the performance OF diplomacy by Mr.
Iiare's company, this significant compliment was
again paid them, and the pleasure the VISITS az
forded TO Her Majesty is amply testified by the ex.
ceptional nature Of her gifts 10 the principal per.
formers Tie Empress Eugene shared in the
! unanimous approval, and was as gracious as the
| Queen In her long conversations with the leading
members Of the company, she patheticaIiy re-
minded them that Extraordinarily years had
passed since she last witnessed play On. B.
| ."The Second Ms Tanaueray' company now play.
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THE DUCHESS Is GOOD ANGLER.
During the salmon season. now closing, the
Duchess of Fife captured with her own rod forty
salmon Mar Lodge water.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES TO BE CHOSEN.
The office of Master OF Ceremonies. which Is In
the gift of the Queen and is worth about 600
year was founded by James /. The master when
| he goes to Court gold chain over his
shoulders from which IL suspended his badge OF
Office which has two sides. representing peace
ard the other war and is turned accordingly
The Master Of Ceremonies IS in attendance on the
| Queen whenever she officially receives any menu
Der of the Diplomatic Corps AMI Is on duty at the
dra wing le.ccs. state balls, concerts anu
any other functions at which the ambassadors or
foreign ministers are present The vacancy Is
certain to be filed uD by somebody who already
! holds Office in OF the households as 1t wouia
be contrary to precedent to appoint an outsider.
SIR christopher TeesdaIc had been for thrty-two
years equerry 10 the Prince or Wales when ne suc-
ceeied Sir Francis Seymour who had been Groom
in Waiting to the Prince Consort AMI then to tho
| Queen for thrty-sx years when he VS. selected
| to replace Sir Edward Gust.
LORD ROBERTS Is IMPROVING.
| am glad to hear that since his return 70 Ing
land Lord Roberts has much improved In heaitn.
Before ne lef. India he felt the rag or continued
work to some extent and his eyes were sligntiy
| affected but he IL quite himself again. ana
It Is by no Improbable that he will be induced
10 return to employment. II Is pretty certain that
he will get the first offer OF the Governorsh.p OK
| Malta but not equally certain that he will accept
II, although 1t ia position which has been hieo
by another distinguished Indian commander, Fleid
Marshal Sir Patrick Grant; while the late Field
| Marshal Lord Napier of Migdaa held for i've
years the Governorshlp of Gibraltar. Both ape
pointments are worth 5000 year
LIFE OF LORD TENNYsoN BY HIS son.
understand that Lord Tennyson is busy at the
present time his residence, Farringford FRESH
water in writing life Of his father This Is nat-
urally somewhat difficult and delicate task see.
Ing how large n number of prominent pubic men
intimate friends. Lord Tenayson has ample ma
tcr!al no doubt. at his command, and OF all men
living he is most qualified in many respects TO
carry out the task. The Laureate during his lfe-
| time had no greater admirer Of his superb work
than his own sons and Hallam Tennyson was his
constant AMI devoted associate for many years
be fore his death | should say that Lord Tenny.
SON. in writing the life, will decline TO avail HIM
self OF the scraps OF information with which 80
many papers and reviews have been filled durlns
the last twelve months, emanating from the Fertile
i,nagina.lons OF those who have strven to show
themselves Boswells without Boswells accuracy
and literary skill.
HELP FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
The unemployed question is becoming an annual
fixture ut Westminster and will be heard OF again
this winter 1t Is to be in better hands than those
| OF Mr.. Keir Hardc this time Several Liberai-tn-
! ioniss and Conservatives notably. | believe. Sir
Albert Rollt are interesting themselves in the mat
ter. No steps to be taken until the members
! in question have convinced themselves OF the genu-
inencss OF their This precaution has not al
| ways been observed on previous OCCASIONS
THE FABIAN SECESSION.
II is quite possible TO attach much Importance
to the revolt OF the Fabans Their protests or inde-
pcndence may for the time being be taken for what
they are worth. but in the end they Will nnd they
are not strong enough To stand alone and VIII have
! to consent either to compromise or seek an alto
ec,her new alliance. Meanwhile. the attitude they
have taken will encourage splits in the ranks Of
the Liberal Labor members. and will be an IN
centive to other independents to assert themselves
! But the most important result from the tnonist
point OF view will become apparent when the next
| appeal TO the constituencies is made Ii VIII then
be found that there far fewer yenomous attacks
on the Unionist party in the addresses OF many Of
! the Labor canddatea The Fabian secession does
not come altogether "A surprise to the Conserva-
| .i,. md lr1 has wDna
the Tory candidates 10 take full advantage OF the
split in their harangues TO the electors.
INGIISH SYMPATHY FOR TIE AFRICANS
! One would like TO know moro OF the motives which
have induced certain Liberal papers TO burst forth
! q, Historically in advocacy OF the gentle Matabee
and their right to pillage and murder. OF course.
! ~. Ill acIta