New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26

curtain rails at the end OF the fourth and Anal
act Like La Meute," lie Faubourg" ia in
'enoed as scathng satire on Faubourg St
1errhain society; but there is an overabundance
ol embroidery on a very scant groundwork
mere Is some clever character painting but II
one eliminates che accessory personages who
only serve to furnish replies. spun out into in
'erninable although rather witty converse
uons' there remains only one genuinely dramatic
outpurst OF sentiment in the whole play. The
hrst ana second acts are OF long and labored
development; the third act is os real interest
ana power; the fourth act is OF lamentable
emptiness, terminating by the husband mex
phcably abandoning his young wife 10 her way
wardness and her infatuation for an athletic
rival The play is a distinct falling off from
La Meute" and la Carriere" 1t is how
ever. well staged and acted. NJ Gultry imparts
life and interest to the complex and indecsive
character OF Prince dEntragues. NJ Letrand
impersonates with admirable skill and tact the
part of a Jesuitlcal tutor. Mile. Sisos makes
q graceful Princesse d'Entragues but smiles
suit her far better than anger and tears, which
are the principal accomplishments of her role.
Shakespeare" a sprightly and highly anus
Ing comic operetta, successfully produced
on the same night at the Boufres Parisiennes
The music deserves 10 rank among Serpette's
best compositions. and contains many captivat-
ing airs and melodies The piece promises TO
have a long run. The libretto is written by
NM Gavault and Flers in their merriest vein
The scene is laid at Gibraltar at the close Of
the last century. Shakespeare is merely the
name Of a mischevous poodle The principal
parts are we'll sung and acted by Marietta Sully
and by Jean Perer who steadily gains ground
in popular favor.
Mrs. Horace Porter has resumed her recep-
tons at the United States Embassy. which are
well attended by prominent Americans and by
the Diplomatic Corps. Several entertainments
for Mrs. James Kernochan have been given,
OF the most successful being a luncheon given
by Mr.. Frederick Martin at his residence IN the
Avenue Gabriel. Mr.. and Mrs Robert Potter
and Mr.. Holker Abbott visiting Nine. De
TEcuse (nee Welch) at her Chateau de rEcuse
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bolt gave a dinner yester-
day; among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Aaron Vail. Miss Forbes and Miss Little.
General Draper United States Ambassador TO
Italy, has left Paris for Rome. making a brief
stop at Lucerne. Mr.. Le.schman. United States
Minister at Berne is passing few days with
his family in Paris Mrs. George B. Mcclellan
has arrived at Nice; she intends to pass the
winter at Grasse.
The graduates Of American universities who
happen TO be in Paris will have Thanksgiving
dinner next Wednesday. the eve OF Thanksgiv
ing Day. General Porter will preside. and
among the speakers will be NJ. Henri de Re
gnier, representative Of the symbolstc school OF
French poetry. author Of "Jeux Rustiques ct
Devines" "Roseaux de la Fl0te' and other little
poems showing grace and dexterity in handling
II Mill caN In February de-
liver courses Of lectures at Harvard and Prince
ton on contemporary French literature. Among
other speakers at the university dinner will be
NJ. Max Nordau. NJ. Albert de Ricaudy, who
recently located the remains of Paul Jones, and
Professor Freeman. Of Wisconsin University.
Among the passengers on La Champagne are
NJ. Chartran. the French painter; Mr.. and Mrs
r NJ Hoyt Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs.
Terry. NJ. G. Van der Elst and Senior Ramon
Gonzales.
Tie following left Paris TO sail on the Umbria:
Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke Horton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Landon and Mr.. l. Graham.
The following are booked in Paris to sail on
the Oceanic on Wednesday, Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Wertheimer Mrs w F. Burden, Mrs. A. 4.
Heine and two daughters, Mrs. p. H. Roy Miss
Roy Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H Frank, Mrs f. c. Jun
eerich the Misses Jungerich, Mrs F. d. Stick
ney. Miss Stickney, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Cook
sedge Mrs John z. Cowdin. Miss r. Wilson,
Miss NJ X Hess, Mr. McCreery, Mr.. H. l.. Cal
man Mr. Jordan Dumaresq. Mr. Edward Tower.
Mr. Paul Haviland. Mr.. J. B. Lyon, Mr.. Russell
Sullivan, Mr.. Sellers and daughter and Mr. g.
Radford Keso.
The following are booked in Paris to sail on
the Kaiser Wilhelm II from Genoa for New
York: Colonel and Mrs. Charles Baker. Miss
R1akeslny Mr.
and Mrs Charles Kellogg, Mrs. George Hart
Miss NJ Mason. Miss Caroline Strong and
Mr. B. A. Pillsbury
There will be no American liner sailing this
week = = D.