New-York tribune., 1895-07-21

/ these characteristic phrases:
ours Is the enticng and lulling condition OF
journey without programme in city replete
with inducements to enjoy the rest which changes
! OF scenes assure That IL little, but that Is ALL
With the little drawn to the limit OF attenuation"
Mr. and Mrs McKelway may go TO the Conti-
nent but they have so many invitations and find
London so enjoyable that they may remain in
/ England until they sail for home on August 81
Mr. McKelway has been buttonhoed by English
| ,nterviewers who have asked his opinion OF the
results Of the elections but he is not easily dis
, concerted and has given his views guardedly.
Mr. Stanford White has gone to Paris where
| ne will consult with Mr.. Frederick Macmonnies
| respecting designs FOR the sculpture OF the Sol
| diers' Arch and other work IN Prospect PARK
| BROOKLYN The two men are warm personal
| friends and closely associated In art work. MI.
| White having designed the pedestals for several
of Mr. Macmonness statues. The latter's new
BROOKLYN wor], is advancing rapidly and promises
| to be superior to anything he has yet done
| Mr. Henry r. Elliot during his stay in London
has been the guest of Mrs. Burnett
The number of New Yorkers now here Is 80 large
| that a census corps is needed TO count them Inc
steamship agents who began by estimating the
number of American tourists this season at oo'ooo'
have already doubled their figures and may YET
treble
ure-seekers will not be easy The steamships OF
the popular lines are already filled from the MD
die Of August to the first Of October with hardly
a berth to spare.
The Economist" draws attention to the fact
that owing to the restoration OF cotton ties 10
the free list under the German tariff. the recent
advances in the prices Of iron In America nave
enabled English makers to capture orders Tor
these hoops but beyond this there Is not much
hone Of Withdrawing business from American
makers. The same upward movement In prices
raises the question Of the future OF the tnplate
trade. The subject Is carefully watched by the
South Wales manufacturers, who are anxious to
regain their oldtine monopoly. The Economist
remarks that the production of tinpate in Ameri-
ca was greatly stimulated by the abnormaly low
prices for steel but AS rates have advanced IL is
rossible that the new branch OF manufacture IN
the United States may receive a check and the
English trade be revived. The decreased snip
ments Of tinplates have been felt with crushihg
effect BY the Welsh industry.
The Lyceum Theatre was the scene yesterday
Of the presentation of a unique testimonial to Sir
Henry Irving from his brother actors. 1t was IN
recognition of his new honor of knighthood. The
Gift was a crystal and gold casket Of classical de-
sign very beautiful containing book with 400
veuum leaves bearing the signatures OK 1000 mem
hers Of the dramatic profession No other actor
ever received so splendid token OF the good VIII
and admiration Of his associates
The stage and auditorium were crowded. ana
the most prominent actors. actresses ana mana
gers in England were there. The address OF pres
entation was made by Mr.. s. Il. Bancroft VINO
called attention to the fact that the book con-
tains the name of Helen Faucit. who won repu-
taton as a youthful heroine with Macready, ana
also the signatures Of veterans like the everyoung
Mrs Kelley, Lady Gregory and Mr.. James Doei'
| the oldest actor In the world.
Sir Henry Irving was evidently profoundly AZ
fec,ed His reply was a model OF good taste and
eloauence He compared the action Of his COM
rades to that OF the ancient British warriors In
carrying soldier upon their shields and declared
that the casket was above all worth as the shrine
OF loving memories and that no more honor could
come into the life Of man who had been lifted
high above the stage by his own profession.
"A Midsummer Nights Dream" Is having so
good run that II will be continued another week
| at Dalys. with performances OF Nancy Il Co,
| and Two Gentlemen OF Verona" to wind up the
| season The japanese drama. Heart OF Ruby
| for which the scenery and costumes were brought
across the Atlantic. will not be put on the stage
| The luncheon at the Mansion House given by the
| Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress TO the mem
! bers Of Mr. Days company was a fine compll-
ment to the American stage.
| The theatres are rapidly closing: hardly half
dozen prominent houses will be open after an
other week. Mr.. Tree disappears tonight from
| the Haymarket stage to return in the late au-
tumn with "Trilby" Nine Calve has given de-
light In the closing performances at the opera at
| Covent Garden by her inimitable singing and
dancing in Carmen"
The concert season is practically ended. The
| Strauss Orchestra. at the Imperial institute
which has been Offering delightful open-ar enter
tainments. will sool return to Vienna.
| Gibbons journals. correspondence and autobl-
| ographes are to be published by John Murray in
the autumn. The manuscripts OF the historian
have been In the possession OF Lord Sheffield. who
will write the preface for them. The journals
| were written in French. and the letters were ad-
| dressed to members Of his family. Gibbon wrote
| seven autobiographies, and, curiously enough,
| they are on different lines and. unlike several
other important books which are on the point OF
| publication have been held back until the turmoil
| and excitement OF the elections are over. The
library OF Mr.. George Augustus Saa Will be sold
| at auction next week The collection IL large
and miscellaneous with few books Of excep-
tonal value
The best word yet spoken for Cornell appears In
Mr. Labouchere's Truth" in which English oars
men accused OF making hypocrites OF them
selves in giving the American crew an object les
son In craftsmanship by starting afresh when an
| Eton boy catches crab St Johns concession
to Eton is properly ridicued as sentimental and
puerile the writer reasoning that II catching
| crab involves a new start then a revoke In whist
must not be scored because It is a pure mistake.
Truth" while warmly defending the Cornell
crew. attacks their rartisans for staggering be-
fore the second race and then neglecting to cheer
! their men when they rowed themselves to dead
| standst