New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-15

veteran OF seveny-thret. full OF energy ana gr'''
but was unequal to the physical strain or MAXIM
a protracted address Professor Huxley received
a warm tribute In the presidents address which
was concerned mainly with the recent neVeiop-
ments of science. The work OF the various sec
items has begun. bat nothing equal In interest 10
last years announcement of the discovery d
argon has been produced
Professor Meldola. In opening the chemistry sec'
tion gave clear account OF the processes W
which Lord Raylegh and Professor Rd hsa!'
working first independently and hnaiiy tose'hcr.
brought to light argon and helium lie descripeI
the memoir OF their labors as the record OF one u
tie greatest exploits Of an age renowned Tor SCI
entfc activity.
Professor Flinders Petr.e made 2 singular adj
dress on Race and Civilization" lie apparently
believes that the effort to force complex ideas am
methods upon races OF low civilization produces
hybrid intellect from which no natural growth OF
fertility can be expected.
The range OF discussion is unusually wide: 81
metallism, oysters. typhoid fever. light railways
magnetism in rotation. and the South Pole all
were taken UP In one day
Theatre managers have been anxiously await
ing the change from suiry 10 cool weather OIL
which there are now decided signs. MI WIZARD
perseveres at the Garrck with Alabama anu
believes that the weather las been against 'he
play. He is right In assuming that there II no
prejudice against II as an American play Inc
London public Is capricious. but IL is not lhhu-
enced by such considerations. Mr.. Tooles audi
ences will probably increase with cooler weather
for he is deservedly popular. DOGGY" Is a curious
play. written by II. V. Esmond and performed at
the st. James Some dramatic critics have de-
nounced It as something shocking. which ought TO
be suppressed by plain speech 1t Is an ingenious
play Of the rev hypnotic class, written by hard-
working actor and possessing some merit II Is
not altogether clear why the author should be
ccrdemned for making an honest effort to enter
tain the public with reputable and not dull play
"Trilby" has been loudly advertised for London
Stree its production in Manchester. The I.yceum
will soon be reopened with revival of Romeo
and Juliet
The theatrical business has been the best at the
Gaiety where The Shop-Grl' continues to draw
crowded houses At the annual meeting of the
company this week its great financial success was
shown by the fact that Is per cent dividend was
declared With companies on the road profits
have been sometimes $1,000 a week The new
musical farces which are more expensive to pro-
duce than the old-time burlesques. are popular in
England and have sustained drawing power. THE
Shop-Gir" will probably survive another year, AL
though tie company has another piece with which
to replace 1t. Days Theatre will soon be reopened
with second edition of IAN Artists Model with
rev music and dances.
The Three Choirs festival. held this week at
Gloucester was not financial success. but the
deficit will be less than it usually is. IT has been
well conducted by Lee Williams. church mu-
sic'an with talent for organizing large choirs.
The programmes have included the oratoros Of
Elijah and 1.-THE Messiah." with Nine. Alba nj
rs one OF the solo singers, and various religious
and secular works such as Dr. Parrys King
Saul" Brahms's Song Of Destiny" three SYM
phonies and as absolute novelties, Governs
TRANSPORTATION" Wiams's dedication Can
tata" and Brewers service in G. Critics speak
favorabIy OF the new works, especially Mr.. Cow
ems Next week the Cardiff festival will occur
and orchestral rehearsals will soon follow for the
Leeds festival under TIE leadership of Sir Arthur
Sullivan
The cool breath Of September is now blowing the
tide Of American wealth and fashion across the
Atlantic. To-dey's steamers fairly overflow
ing with passengers. Sir Julian Pauncefote sails
by the Campania, to the relief Of the Parlia-
mentary bore who criticised him for saying thar
the St Louis was good ship. That vessel carries
President Seth Low, Nine. Media. August,n DAILY,
Miss Rehan and a host Of returning tourists.
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