New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-23

the road The racing was less interesting thar
the social features Of the meeting. although cup
Day was remarkable for the victory OF lsinglass
the popular horse VIII 4 had earned fortune
for his owners. This was his last appearance on
the turf and his owner was loudly cheered oy 'he
crowd. The poor Shah Zada was at Ascot one
day. looking very much the worse for the wear
and tear OF his lionizing in the provinces Inc
Prince OF Wales astonished his friends by wear
ing q white hat al the races This may be the be-
ginning Of a new fashion in mems headgear
The Cornell crew continue to enjoy their quar-
ters at the Ames mansion. a wooded slope over
looking the Thames. Mr.. Courtney. their trainer
says the boys are apparently we'll and in good
condition for the contest. Every precaution mas
been taken respecting the diet Of the crew. They
have an excellent cook, and their fare Is princi-
pally mutton. with little beef. string beans and
potatoes Their drinking water Is boiled, ana
their milk also. OF which little is taken. Some
members OF the crew complain OF sore throats,
but otherwise their health is perfect. They VIII
compete in the Henley regatta with five crews
the Leander. Trinity, Thames, New college ana
London. The Leander crew are the PICK OF ox-
ford and Cambridge-six from the FORMER anu
two from the latter university. The Cornei men
will not use their oar with joint in these
races. The number OF strokes to the minute In
their practice is forty-two or forty-four,-rarely
forty-eight English critics find fault with their
short stroke and lack of body work.
ARRANGEMENTS have been completed for the
first concert Of the Cornell Glee. Banjo and Man
don clubs, which will arrive on Wednesday
at Southampton At this concert, which is set
down for July 8, at ST. Jamess Hail. they will
be assisted by the Misses Leech, Of New-York
who have been playing in English drawing
bot tipo iishe cd faShOna
ences.
Nine. Bernhard has drawn crowded houses
during the closing week Of her engage
ment at Days Theatre. Her latest success
at the Renaissance Theatre. Paris, La Prin-
cesse Lointane," Is enthusiastically received by
her London admirers. who loudly proclaim her
the greatest living actress. Mr. DAILY reports
that Miss Rehan and the remainder Of his New
York company greatly enjoyed the voyage TO
southampton and are all in excellent health
The company Is about TO open a short season
with THE Railroad Of Love-" to be followed by
1.-TWO Gentlemen of Verona" and "A Midsummer
Nights Dream" Before the close of the season
there will be few performances each OF Ihe
Tanning OF the Shre.y." Nancy Il Co, Inc
Honeymoon" and H tart OF Ruby Miss Rehan
appearing every night. Sir Henry Irving VIII
follow ND the revival Of The Merchant Of
Venice" with Beckett" Much Ado About
Nothing" The Lyons Mall The Corsican
Brothers, and Macbeth" closing his season
on July q. Mr.. George Alexander has re-
turned to 1.-The Second Mrs. Tanqueray' at the
ST. James's. and Mr.. Hare is giving farewell
performances Of "A Quiet Rubber and "A Pair
Of spectacles" at the Garrick. where Nine
Rejane will appear in Ma Cousne ana
Mime. Sans-Gene." Mr.. Willard follows her.
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Terry for his season.
Nine. PATHS voice is increasing in richness In
the lower register with every fresh perform
ance IL her ardent admirers can be believed
Covent Garden is crowded whenever she sings.
A remarkably good performance OF "Otello' was
also given there, and SignOra Bellincioni was
favorably received the first night in "Caval-
ler.a" Mr. Nikisch has established his fame as
n musical conductor in London at single
bound
France has not declared war upon Germany In
consequence OF the opening Of the Kaiser Wilhelm
Canal The Paris journals now contain evidence
that they are conscious Of having made them
selves ridiculous by their sensitivcness and
business The judgment Of the Ribot Minis
try in accepting the invitation to the open
ing ceremonies is fully indicated The French
officers at Kiel were treated with considera-
ton and tact, There was absolutely no
ground for taking offence at anything that
was done or left undone The French Govern
mcnt were keen enough TO make use OF every op-
portunity for directing attention 10 the so-caled
| alliance with Russia. The war vessels OF the TWO
nations after being carefully paired on IKE part
| ners for a country dance, met by chance on the
| coast Of Denmark. and had preliminary hirta-
| ton They exchanged salutes, waved handker-
| chiefs ship-fashon. at the masthead, and went
| into the ballroom at Kiel together. That was
| very pretty play. About the same time President
| Faure received the Order Of ST. Andrew at the
| Elysee from the Russian Ambassador. with
tokens Of the distinguished consideration Of the
| Car. and very affecting speeches were ex-
| changed Meanwhile negotiations for the Chinese
loan with a Russian guarantee going on
smoothly.
| With all these evidences Of good feeling between
| Paris and st. Petersburg, France could well AZ
! ford to have her feet remain al KEEL for rev
| days. especially when the German bands were
! ready to play THE Marsease' at a moment
notice. The Berlin press after attempting to be-
! little and explain away the Franco-Russian all
ance received the right cue from the German En-
| peror at the Hamburg banquet and set up the
| cuckoo song of peace on the Continent
| Elaborate accounts of the Kiel festivities were
| published in the London journals. Mr.. Lucy S.
| In The Daily News" being the best bit OF de-
scriptive work. Although there were hundred
| or more battleships and as many Kings. Princes
| and Grand Dukes present. Cor all practical pur-
| poses there was only one vessel and one royal
! parsonage The functions and manoeuvres were
| skilfully arranged SO TO rivet the attention
| to the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern and the En-
peror standing on the bridge. The procession
through the canal was dull and monotonous,
with the block Of all but two SHIPS near the
end. The Emperor was exhibited throughout
as the commanding genius OF the festivities, with
the warships of sixteen nations welcoming and
honoring him with thunders of artillery. HIS
prestige and popularity have been greatly IN
creased by the Kiel manoeuvrts. he has SHOWN
himself equal to the requirements Of the great
OCCASION and has made no mistakes In his re-