New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
-, leave, France absolutely isolated. and

-.,.s leaves France absolutely isolated. and
.,,Iains tina. the so-oalled alliance was never
ors than mere name which st. Peters
rig enancier conjured with to procure invest
,,s nj the French capital in Russian loans.
THE Franco Russian Alliance is delusion and
snare saws NJ. Delefosse.
xoc, that the theatrical season has begun in
ERNEST Partisan society is absorbed by the re-
,,val OF the question whether the managers
,,m make use of the authority given them last
,,onday by municipal statute TO prevent women
wearing shell haas during the performances.
Loading artists, such as Sarah Bernhardt and
ph;arc Jeanne Graner Jane Hadirg Julia
rsr,et Lara, TIC two CoQuelins. Mcunet- Suliy
aud others. in the course CT interviews have
rronounced unhesitatingiy in favor o. not wear
,ne hats In theatres especially these With feath-
crs or tall sprave. The Countess de Greffuhe
s.or,s 10 have -: the fashion ny appearing at
,o - The boulevard theatres in q delightfully."-
becoming compromise consisting OF & garland
~ artificial flowers. arranged with network OF
,rlie and Jewels interviewer in the hair and
o,oye 10 the head, 50 as not 10 interfere with o.
view II the stage.
Two new plays produced this week are at
,ractins considerable attention. "Marraine,"
thrcc-act comedy ~ AMBROSE Janyier de
Motto son CT wel-known project CT the Sec
ond Empire. promises to hold the boards al the
Cymnase some weeks. 1t literally bristles witt,
witty speeches. but in the second act degenerates
into low, farce and the denouement a. the third
scf IS brought about in a clumsy and awkward
fashion All the characters move in an atmos-
phere Of vulgar vice; action Is wanting but in
spie Of ali these faults the brilliant wit of the
dialogue, revealing the seamy side ~ the DAILY
life Of the Partisan plastic actresses. 1atters TIE
pernicious taste OF the Boulevard audiences.
Marianne" like "Zaza." may be considered an
ultra modern pendant to La Dame aux Ca
melias" This pernicious little comedy is re-
markablv well acted by Noblet and Luguren
and by Mile. Megard. who made decided hit
r. the som awnat urgrateful role OF julia
lie Sol,il de Minuit." an Operetta in three
se.s. by Albor: Rehaud. was produced last night
at the Bouffes Pa islens. The theme relates TO
series q firtaticns of n young Partisan in
yorway. which eliminate in happy marriage
,nero is an amusing incident in the second act.
b.. the uhrett0 is decidedly commonplace. The
music is delicate and original containing two
q. three catching gems that as isolated airs
may Ions outlve the operetta itself. The pin
cipal part is cleverly acted and fairly well sung
BY Nile Alice Eonhaur. who is pretty and grace
tul: bit Nile MiCheline of Uhom so much was
eypactei. gave evidence Of more assurance than
talent
An unusually successful little one-act cur-
taio.rtiser. called "iso1." was brought out on
Thursday nigh. at the tiynnase and Is "ell
worth seeing 1t s written by AGerer and
Ephralm. 4 r1archioaess Of the old regime II
permitted by Napoleon to iega!n possession of
her forfeited estates on condition of weooini
one Of his brilliant colonies, HON she discoN~
ors was once a scu'liOn In her 'athers kHchef"
The rich uniforms and costumes of the period
are worn with tasv grace. "lS1I' is Likely 20
hecom, a great favorite for private Iheatrical5
during the present chsteal season.
TIE American colony has not ye, sealed down
to the usual Partisan lie. although mary IA
rrilar faces may be seen shopping IN the Rue
de la Paiy General Merritt. enjoying robust
health and still tronzed by the sun y the Pah
'ppines has obtained short leave n absence
IRON, Paris and in ends II start shortly for Lon
Ion for brief holiday. where. L Is "hisI e'ed
Re NAV yneat his fancef. Mr. lanes Gordon
Rernett accompan MED by Mr.. George Pollock
has made a fyjce trip 20 Scotia nd with ths IN
tent OH Of ordering ncw steam yscht - ne
built on the Clyde MI G.. g. Hpvland has LEFT
Paris for Liverpool to sa i for New-York The
Duchess OF ManChe ester fornerlT Mss fznage
has heen entertaining Prince ftenr dOrlears
and .lrs Douglas Grant has also gwen Prime
Henri d Orleans and the Duo lie luynes lunch.
Mrs William =. Moore ha' returned TO Pans
for ;ne season from Blarritz; Mrs John Law
renee and the Misses Lawrence are back n
their apartments IN the Avenue MArceau; tie
Hon Michael Herbert. who some years ago was
attached TO the British Embassy at Washing
ton las arrived in Paris 10 !ulf the duties OF
secre airy OF the Ell Va ssy here.
A,Yong the Americans in Faris are Mr.. and
MIS- Nelson Potter Mr. ard MS. Robert Mac
Cormick. Mr.. and MIS-. n l.. MacCreedy, Mr
and Mrs Frank H. Martin, Mrs. John X. Loth-
rop Mrs A. Mackay. lIr. and Mrs. Henry c.
Wick Mr. and Mrs A. II. Huntington. Mrs
Ward Robbins M Clarence Andrews and q.
" Tooker. Among the passengers who sailed
on la Normandie TO-DAY are NJ. and Nine Herl-
cot the Marquis des Monsters Merinvihe' who
was al the last mon1ent prevented from sailing
last Saturday: Or. =. Menocal and jules her
bert