New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16

which ,norav was voted by the Commons after a
discreditable debate and with narrow majority
Dr. Johnson's memory is not cherished IN LAtch-
fold uhere his monument is reported to be ser-
ously damaged from lack Of repair. and where the
johnson house Is unoccupied, unmarked and
crumbng 10 ruin Landseers house has recently
disappeared in st. Johns Wood
The Shah Zada has been visiting BirmnghaV.
Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow and looking
at mills factories wharves and shipyards. me
London press has dropped him during MS proVih-
cial tour but everywhere he goes he is received
by throngs Of curious spectators
The Queens holiday at Balmoral was disturbed
nv the burning OF Mar Lodge. one OF the resi-
denccs Of her granddaughter, the Duchess or
Fife The Queen drove out to see the fire. which
was most unusual spectacle for the Highlands.
Mr. Gladstone Mr. Bafour Lord Rosebery and
many other distinguished men are supporting the
movement for establishing memorial OF sir Jonn
Seeley. Sir Henry Irving. who never can refuse
his cooperation in any charitable enterprise pre-
sides to-day at the festival dinner OF the CAD
drivers Benevolent Association. MI Lamper'
Tree has arrived IN London. Ambassador Mac
Veaph has not yet returned to Rome. but Is en-
towing his vacation here. Mr. Edwin Abbey has
returned from America whore he has been setting
I'D cartoons in the Boston Public Library.
One hundred and fifty delegates to the Womens
Christian Temperance Union Convention. arriv-
ing by the steamship Berlin at Southampton, have
come up to London to-day with their polyglot pc
titon, packed in fourteen cases. containing over
two millions OF names. The delegation was met
at Waterloo Station by Lady Henry Somerset,
Miss Willard and other temperance workers The
petition will be exhibited next week at the re-
markable convention to assemble in Albert Hall.
Nearly all the temperance organizations Of the
United Kingdom will be represented and workers
from every civilized country interested in this
cause will be present
Nine Patti repeats her exhibition OF costumes
and diamonds tonight at Covent Garden In la
Traviata." Her first appearance on Tuesday was
a triumph overwhelming as in her pamest
days. Boxes and stalls sold at fabulous prices,
and the audience was wild with enthusiasm Ju-
dlcous critics observed signs or straining IN the
higher notes and uncertainty OF inionation, al
though the middle and lower notes We're az full
and rich as ever. and there was no decline IN her
consummatc power as an actress The audience
found nothing 10 crl,!cisc and loyal to the tradi
tons OF n quarter OF century, pronounced her
the grea test singer Of her time Her costumes
were marvellous and In the ball scene the front
OF her gown was resplendcnt with diamonds ana
sapphires Apart from her coronct necklace and
bracelets. her diamonds worn at covent Garden
are estimated to be worth 10000. and are con-
stantly guarded by two detectives.
NJ Maurel in "Falstan' and Nine. Melba in
Faust" have drawn great houses also at Covent
Garden The second performance OF Mr. Governs
new opera Harold" has been postponed a fort
night for the revision Of the score and greatly
needed changes in the mise scene II Is int.-
mated that the bones OF the Saint and much OF the
realistic funeral business will be withdrawn from
the public view.
Among the attractions In opera next week VIII
be the debut Of Mile. Comma Bellncioni In Cav
alera Rusticana'' and Nine. PATHS temperance
in her famous part OF Rosina in I'll Barbere.'
Messrs Nikisch. Paderewski. Sarasate and
Rosenthal are delghting lovers Of music. but the
end OF the concert season Is close at hand. over
fourteen hundred voices heard in the Gre
gor!an Festival In ST. Paul's Cathedral.
Signora Duse has been SO successful at Drury
Lane that ten extra performances have been ar
ranged for the Savoy Theatre Nine Sarah Bern
hardt continues to draw great houses. Her en-
gagement closes next week, and Days New-York
company will then be seen In their best plays. Sir
Henry Irving will revive THE Merchant Of Ven
ice" next week.
The Cornell crew Is working steadily at Hon
ley and improving in form. Experts praise sew
eral points in the rowing Of the men, such as clean
featherng, a lively recovery and uniform style
but complain OF the lack Of reach and swing Mr.
Courtney keeps the crew well in hand. but is care
full to avoid entertaining. The Cornell boys
overrun with visitors at their quarters. They
have created an excellent impression by their
manly bearing and their evident determination to
do their best for the honor Of their college. They
will row against powerful crews. including the
Leander. Thames London. Trinity College Cam
BRIDGE and New College (Oxfori).
The Britannias series Of victories the Allsa
In English waters tends to discrcdt Mr. Walkers
! yacht for the Cup races in America. The Prince
| OF Waess boat has more expert crew and the
| advantage OF a liberal time allowance. but the
Britannias success cannot be put down to luck.
| although the Ailsa has been more unfortunate
| than the Vigilant. The Britannia Is perfectly
adapted to the conditions Of English ra cing. and
| wins invariably and easily In home waters. while
| her performance was uncertain In the Mcditcr-
ranean Candid English yachtsmen are now dis
| posed 10 concede that the Nigilani. Ike the
Asa, would have a better chance OF beating the
Britannia in foreign waters. The first contests
between the Valkyre and the Ailsa are
awaited with great interest. Very little is yet
known here about the Defender. Mr. Howard
Gould's twenty-rater Niagara is making an ex-
cellent record among boats Of her class
The race between petroleum gigs and carriages
| in France Is Of the vagar!cs OF sensational
sport. Thirty vehicles were allowed to race along
the public highways from Paris to Bordeaux at
an average speed OF sixteen miles an hour. The
! arrival OF the winner. with boodshot eyes and
drawn face covered with CRIME. does not present
an attractive picture. The petroleum vehicle Is
light and easily managed. the rider being his own
stoer and engineer The future may have pctro-
eun victorias and wagoEettes in store for bored
and lstless world. and the throngs now whirng
along the roads on bicycles may be destined Ia
! work their way oil stokers. Whatever hap