New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-29
A FRENCH HOLIDAY.
THE REVIEW AT LONGCHAMPs-A FETE
NIGHT IN PARIS.
Paris. July Is.

Paris July Is.
u would hardly be posi- Die to find two great
,,,,~ more unlike than London and Paris A
,ourney Of seven or eight hours divides them but
q Is like transit from one planet to another.
II Is something more than contrast in archi-
tectural effects, landscape gardening street
.cenes and environment 1t Is radical trans
tormation of motive. In London one feels the
nu,sating throb OF the industries and interests OF
emo world and is overwhelmed with a conscious
Macs Of the tireess energies of humanity. Lon
aon with all its vestigos Of splendid antiquity
rd It's impressive historical associa tons. Is the
centre Of the modern working world. That is
,ne motive of the swarming hives Of population
end the ceaseless movement Of life and traffic in
,,s streets Paris tolls not. neither does IT spin.
1.s life Is an enchanting dream OF the Arabian
nights The gayest of capitals seems TO lie out
side the working world of carking cares and busi-
noes anx!eties. and. lulled by Lydian measures.
N have only one motive for exstence-the en-
,o,ment Of every passing hour in pleasure not
too enfeeolins
This contrast Of moti,e IS sharpest when Lon
don. with the turmoil Of a general election, is left
hsb,nd and Paris is entered the eve Of the
greatest French holiday. On the morrow the
town will be illuminated for a festal night. but
the streets are sparkling already with hundreds
a, thousands OF gas Jets. London. gloomy and
ansv bv day with It's blackened street fronts.
4. NOT well lighted at night. Paris is not only the
hr,ghtes, and most cheerful city In the world by
aav,ight but by night II Is also the most brill
,antly lighted and fascinating centre Of He
Rands are playing In many open spaces; a torch
usht procession is moving through the streets In
gut,er.ng array; the dancing-halls and concert
,a,oons are festooned with red lanterns: the
merry go-rounds. with their steam whistles. are
nungins and gyrating In & maddening whirl;
hurlv -burly Of sideshows naunts the attractions
~ a popular fete tbe-cates are filed to over
lowing and walters with white aprons are tum-
hing over one another in their eagerness 10
earn tips and the sidewalks are thronged with
excited pleasure-seekers craning their necks TO
catch a glimpse of pink balloons In the sky. or
ALTERING to watch the movements of open-air
dancers
II is the wonderful night life Of Paris that is
revealed in the long carriage drive from the rail-
wav station TO the majestic Arc de Triomphe;
ard what an amazing spectacle 1t Is. Where
else in the world can anything be seen TO equal
= in bewildering variety. brill!ancy OF color and
fascinating charm?
The general effect o, the architecture OF Paris
,s monotonous am not referring to famous
Louvre. the Luxembourg. the Hotel de Vile, the
Palais Royal the Pantheon. the lnvaldes the
schools Of the Latin Quarter, the Opera House
Tho Arc do Tromphe and the E:ffel Tower. but
N the ordinary street architecture in the bust
ness and residence sections. One structure Ia
like another and the use OF the same building
stone intensifes the effect Of the endless repro
duction Of narrow balconies and roofs or essen
TALLY single type. 1t u.s. however. a monotony
OF graceful bright and cheerful architectural ef-
fects. London. with q more varied array OF
lines colors and forms. ard with more general
use OF window boxes filed with growing flowers.
is dark and gloomy In comparison with Paris
where the broad streets seem TO be STEPPED In
sunshine. even cloudy day. The french
capital is the characteristic home Of people re-
markabe for lucidity Of intelligence and cheer
funess OF disposition. II IS hardly possible even
for cynic to NOPE or to feel discontented IN
Paris. Climate architecture, open-air HE ana
infectious anna bility and good nature impart a
Measurable excitement TO everyday life. on a
fete day the passion for enjoyment takes 1uil
possession OF a volatile populace. Men and
women find themselves shouting themselves
hoarse and dancing In the streets from sheer ex-
cess Of good spirits and JOY In life
THE FOURTEENTH OF JULY.
The Fourteenth Of July was not fully celebrated
last wear on account OF the death OF President
Carnot The usual military spectacle at Long
champs was omitted. and the night scenes were
dull and spiritless. The celebration this year was
all the heartier from the previous interruption OF
the festivities in consequence of national calan-
ity President Faure had his first opportunity
for testing his popularity with the masses In drv-
ing TO and from the great racecourse IN the bois
du Boulogne, and he made full use OF H. Every
where he was received with enthusiasm ana re-
spect He was loudly cheered at every stage OF
the route, and he was recognized as the com
handing figure Of the military review which was
witnessed by a great assemblage 1t was re-
marked by many that the attendance at Long
champe was not as large as In former years, and
that the plain people were content 10 hhe 'h'
Champs Eiysees and 70 block up the approaches
10 the Elysee In expectation Of his return without
taking the trouble OF golng out to the racecourse
Possibly they were reserving themselves for the
Measures ~ the evening, and had learned from
experience that one military pageant was like an
other The weather certainly ought 10 have
temp,ed every sightseer to endure the fatigue OF
the Journey TO I.ongchamps. !, was bright
afternoon with a cool breeze. even In the shel
tered hollow Of the review ground FOR ho"''
there was Derby Day procession OF carriages
wAsone,tcs and vehicles Of every kind IN the al
recton Of the famous race,rack. The rrands'an'
was crowded with spectators. and every LOOKOUT
commanding view OF the field OF m"noeuvrs
was occupied by sigh,scers In great force
The military force reviewed by President Faur'
consisted OF 10 900 infantry and 5000 cavalry an'
artillery Most Of the men had seen only tw'
years service. but there were few bat'ahons o
the reserve which had been called out for the day
They were in light marching order carried ms III
lie weight as possible. and were uniformed 10
dress parade After the Presidents arrival unue
escort Of a squadron OF cuirassiers, ana an eN
change Of courtesies with the Secretary OF wa
and General saussler and his stan salute wa
fired as the signal for the opening OF the manoeu
vres. Then. after an interval OF marching an