New-York tribune., 1898-01-30
THE DEPUTIES QUIET AGAIN.
ARREARS OF LEGISLATION TAKEN Up IN PARIS

CYCLES AT THE EXPosIT1oN-NoTEs
OF PARIsIAN SOCIETY.
inv c.p1r TO THE rR1BrHE.l
p.rfs Ian oo-The recent thunderstorms In the
Chamber Of Deputies at last have cleared the
a,rnosnhere The sittings have become as milo
and demure as those OF young ladies sunday
SCHOOL Even the most obstreperous Socialists
and Rovalists are making up for lost time by
Savoting two sessions daily 10 the Budget, whlch
ought 10 have been finished In December. Inc
nill now before the Chamber TO make the second
Sunday in Nav. which Is the anniversary of the
raising OF the siege of Orleans. perpetual ma
fional holiday. called Jeanne d Arc Day 10 con-
sidered certain 20 he voted. especially as II Is
supported by monster petition OF hundred
and fifty thousand women in all parts Of France.
The new holiday VII not interfere with the ma
tonal fete OF the Fourteenth Of July.
Alfred Picard CommissionerGenera OF the
Exhibition OF 1900 at dinner last night given
by NJ Bailif, president Of the Touring club or
France the national association of French
cyclists announced that the best portion OF the
Bois de Vincennes. with two tracks for interna-
tonal races would be reserved exclusively for
bicycles arc motor carriages n the worlds
fair The announcement was received with en-
thusiasm. because it revokes the previous de-
exhibits Of ordinary vehicles.
The social attractions OF Paris. Notwithstanding
the fact that the chateau season is scarcely yet
ended, and in spite of the fashionable exodus 10
Cannes Nice and Monte Carlo. have never been
more brilliant and elaborate. Balls and dances
are no longer in favor but cosey little dinners,
followed by private theatricals and musical en-
tertainments are In great vogue. The ViscOm-
tesse de Tredern has abandoned the idea OF
companying her sister. the Princess de Broge,
on a Yachting cruise to Greece and Egypt, and
has resumed her Tuesday dinners and charming
musical receptions in the Place Nend0me. Nine.
Benjamin Constant. whose husband has just
completed a portrait Of NJ. HanOtaux. Minister
OF Foreign Affairs. and is now hard al work on
a portrait Of Nine. Emma Cavh, Is giving de-
Mghtful series Of Sunday receptions in the studio
in the Place Pigae. Nine. Spheres musical
sorees al her historical residence in the Rue
Money. where Rossini composed The Barber II
Seville" are largely attended by members OF the
American colony. Nine Aubernon de Nerville is
preparing the Louis Qunze Theatre IN her hotel
in the Rue Montchanin for the performance OF
"Rabagas" with a luxury Of staging scenery
and costumes which is thought TO become the
most important mundane event OF the season.
The male parts OF the cast will be taken by VI.
Borel Comte Marcel Gcrminy and COmte Ro-
bert de Fiers all amateur actors oe recognized
talent The only female role is coridet 20 Mile.
Rose Syma Of the Odeon.
Mr. and Mrs Leslie Cotton who have taken al
apartment in the Rue de Lille. givirg a series
OF small dinners. Mr. and Mrs. Auffmordt who
Installed in the apartment formerly
cupied by Mrs. Heath, IN The Rue de Presbours.
giving dinners and small dances. Mrs. Henry
DoTtics Tuesday receptions are largely attend
ed also the Friday dinners OF Mrs
Sophie Robbins. IN the Rue DE Tremoille, the
one last evening being in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs
Ka,r!ck Riggs. Mrs. Walden Pen. who has
been quite III with influenza at her apartment in
Ire Rue Montague Is now fully convalescent.
The Will OF the late Comtesse Dc Chabot was
admitted 20 probate Wednesday. and. to the
general satisfaction OF the American colony. the