New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

will still be inadequate for the work cut out lor
q and that offensive operations must be aban-
doned unless 10000 men are placed at General
Buffers disposal
I'm regard to the individual bravery OF the
British troops" says the same authority "one
cannot speak too highly. but their generals seem
10 have learned little since Balaklava In respect
10 fighting a civilized foe. / entertain no doubt
that victory will finally crown the British arms
but the enormous sacrifices of men and money
now imperative owing TO the rash and unscen-
tifc manner In which operations have so far
been conducted In South Africa, are even yet
by no means appreciated in England
While the government is confident or main
taning absolute neutrality. precautions are
nevertheless being taken lest any sudden out
burst of popular feeling should In any way
precipitate a misunderstanding with England
consequently great activity is being displayed
by the French naval and military departments
Channel and Atlantic ports are being gradually
strengthened; exceptional measures are to be
adopted for the security Of the Mediterranean
harbors and the coasts Of Algeria, Tunis ana
Corsica Four battaons of zouaves. which were
under orders for France. have been retained In
Algeria as a sort of preliminary measure. and
the artillery and engineer generals are preparing
plans for additional defensive works on Doth
sides Of the Mediterranean.
Nine Matilde Marchesi on Tuesday celebrated
the fftieth anniversary Of her artistic career by
giving her friends an entertainment of excep-
tional interest. which was attended by leading
members of the American colony Including
General and Mrs Porter. Miss Porter, Mrs In
graham. Mrs Edward Bolt Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Curtis, Mrs. Magruber Miss Bryant, Countess
de Coetlogan (nee Blake), Countess de Diesbach
(nee MCCALL, Mr.. and Mrs. Daz Albertini, Mr.
Sebastion b. Schlesinger and his daughter
Baroness de Reibnitz, Miss Fanny Reid and
Miss Forbes. Nine. Krauss sang three pieces OF
Gounod In her grandest style; Baroness de Relo-
nitz gave in highly finished fashion Saint-Saenss
la Fiancee du Timbalier." being accompanied
by the composer. Numerous solos were given
by Nine. Marchesi's present pupils.
Miss Augusta Doria of Boston, was accom-
panied by the composer in an aria from Saint
sagns's Samson ct Dalila," and afterward
created sensation by appearing In scene
from Comedies tragedy Les Horaces." the
words of which Saint-Saens had set to music
for the occasion. 1t was a severe test for
debutante to appear In the classic costume OF
Corneille to enact the most trying scene In
French tragedy and at the same time sing the
music, by no means easy. of Saint Saens but
she acquitted herself with such signal success
as to justify high expectations of her future
career. Miss Doria is tall, graceful brunette,
with rich mezzo soprano voice. and possesses
remarkable dramatic talent
Another debutante who scored success was
Miss Elizabeth Parkinson Of Kansas City.
relative of President Mckinley. Miss Parkinson
III nd har orth
Italian method of singing was greatly appre-
ciated. There was also absolute novelty in
the shape Of a highly dramatic duet from an
opera entitled "a Basso Porto" by Spinelli. who
himself played the accompaniment.
The American Art Association Minstres gave
a highly successful performance at the Marlgny
Theatre on Wednesday to obtain funds for their
clubhouse, which is open to all American stu
dents in Paris. and is provided with library.
reading rooms. ETC.. in the Impasse Cont. The
entertainment was patronized by the United
United States Ambassador and by Sir Edmond
Monson, the British Ambassador, and was well
attended by members of the English speaking
colonies.
Much satisfaction Is caused by the announce
ment Of the engagement of Miss Marion Munroe,
sister of Mr.. John Munroe, the we'll known
American banker in Paris, to Mr. Henri Hot
tinguer, head of Partisan banking house. The
wedding will take place in the church in the
Avenue de rAlma. in the latter part Of January.
The condition Of Mrs. Walden Pell continues
to cause anxiety to her numerous friends. DR..
Renouard. the attending physician. issues bull
letin twice day. There is great difficulty at
present in administering nourishment.
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Louis from Cherbourg are Mrs. Charles H.
Bergman. Mr.. and Mrs. Lorillard Spencer, Mrs.
Willard Case. Nine. de Lecluse, formerly Miss
Welch. of Boston, Colonel and Mrs. James c.
Hooe MIR. and Mrs. r. H. Chapman, Mrs D. C.
Howell and family, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Nc
Cortney, Miss McCortney. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
F. Ncholl and family, Mrs j. W. Walker, Miss
Walker. Mr.. and Ms. A. Huber Mrs Evans,
Miss A. b. Evans, Miss Catlin. Theodore
Havand, proprietor of the Limoges Porcelain
works A. A. Tucker, Henry w. Munroe Hart
man X. Evans, ]. 8, Hamlin. J. NJ. Tappan,
Robert ]. Walsh w. N Shoemaker IT,, w. d.
White James B. Herrick. F. n. Reed, Mrs. B.
w. Person, Miss Person. Miss Hyatt. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Church, Mrs. Joram. Miss Elise
Joram, Mrs. Marlowe, Mrs. w. j. Barthold.
Alvan T. Fuller. ]. NJ. Duer and c. G. Ewing
The passengers on La Bretagne from Havre
include Nine. P. Saleza. Joseph Richard and
Erik Spasse Reedtz.
The following left Paris to sail on the Cam
pania: Mrs. Henry Wilson Hart, Mrs. V. L. Nc
Larn, Mr. and Mrs CORTLAND Smith, Mrs J. W.
Hearn. Miss Hearn. Miss ]. Woodwork, Mr. and
Mrs James Duncan and Mrs. W. P. Sargent.
C.. B.
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