The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-08-04

hoNDON, august 5.-Ene lns6rna-
tional geographical congress. which
closes this evening, developed moth
ing original save the propositions for
Antartic explorations.
The queen will give two State ban
quets in the Indian room at Osborne IN
honor OF Emperor William, Of Germany,
who will also be entertained by the
Prince Of Wales on board the ROYAL
Yacht Osborne. For these entertain
ments large quantity of the crown
plate has been sent to Osborne from
Windsor.
According to good authority, the mar
riage of Prince Christian, Of Denmark.
the eldest Hon Of Prince Frederick, of
Denmark, who Is heir apparent to the
throne, with one of the prince of Wales
daughters, Will shortly be arranged.
Senator Gray, of Delaware, is having
nice time in London, owing to ,he
courtesies extended to him by the
United States am bassador. the hon.
Thomas i. Bayard. Mr.. Murat Hall
stead, Of Brooklyn, N. Y, is here and
will remain in London for ten days. He
agrees with all MIR. st. Clair McElwav.
editor Of the Brooklyn Eagle has said
about English politics and the beneficial
results of the recent general cleo lions.
London continues to be crowded with
Americans. A prominent West End
shopkeeper recently stated that Had
1t not been for the American patronage
this summer most OF the West End
ahops would have verged ON bankruptcy.
The Americans are our most liberal
n n
this year, especially in brio a. brac, that
purchases have been heavier than
usual"
George Du Maurier is most interes.ed
in the forthcoming production OF
'"Trilby," which is now booked for pres.
eneation at the Haymarket during the
second week In October, Lionel Brough
will undertake the part Of the Laird
and Berbohm Tree will appear as Sven
gall.
During the week Sir Henry Irving
has been quietly resting after the la
borious effects which for the pass few
weeks have been necesRitated by the
series OF revivals at the Lyceum shea
tire. 1t is the intention of the great
actor to appear mostly In Shakespear-
Ian roles during his coming American
tour, leaving the moro popular char.
acterizations for matinees and off night
performances.
Francis Wilson is back in Londo on and
is greatly benefited by his visit to
Carlsbad. a number Of theatrical mana
gers were talking the other day at the
Savern Hotel about their experiences in
sheir lines of business during the recent
hard times, and the fact came out that
Francis Wilson Is said to have managed
hnG1nQqQ w rlr In
on account, it is claimed, of advice
given him by his friend, President
Cleveland.
The President. 1t appears, seemed to
be convinced that there would be ter
rible depression IN business for q wear
or two ard advised Wilson to cut down
MS expenses as much as possible and to
avoid any ordinary investments. WILL
son, 1t Is added, followed the advice and
the result Is that, he says, he was not
affected by the hard times proportion
ately "a were other theatrical m an ayers.
Editor Nielsen, OF the Kansas City Star
Is seeing the sights Of London. He "a
vors the nomination of President Cleye-
land for third term. Mr.. Charles f.
Crisp. ex Speaker Of the United States
House OF Representatives. who is sighe.
seeing in London, owing TO his bad
health and natural modesty. has refused
number of invitations from distin-
guished Englishmen end Is keeping yery
quiet.
Mr.. Crisp is to dino with Mr.. Richard
Croker Tonight and refuses to talk
upon silver until he has studied the
question from the English standpoint.
AS already cabled, previous to his de-
parture from home, Mr.. Crisp will be
dined by the speaker of the house of
commons, Mr.. William G. Gully and
Mr.. John hare, the actor.
Formally Opened by Wales.