New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-01

quently new coaling stations for the storing Of
Welsf coal are TO be proposed. and these Will be
strongly fortified. thereby involving serious
addition to the present Naval Budget. Inc
French Admiralty is giving marked attention 10
the theories of coast defence advanced by Cap
tain Mahan In which NJ. Lockroy finds vindica-
ton Of plans he recently adopted for the protec-
ton OF the French seaboard.
Greco Roman wrestling contests are the latest
holiday fad. No less than four Partisan concert
halls are given over to this sport. match last
night between the French champion. Pons ana
the Russian champion, Pytlasinsky, VINO is d
man Of excellent family and social favorite IN
the Russian colony. was attended by an ui'ra-
fashionable gathering. composed or men ana
women prominent in Partisan. Anglo-Amer-
lean and Russian society. Two ROUNDS OF
fifteen minutes each resulted in tie.
In the third round Pons. by what IS
claimed to be foul twisted his adversary
neck. causing a serious internal injury ana
placing him hors du combat. Amid the protes-
tatons of the spectators the judges proclaimed
Pons wrestling champion Of the world
Mile. Morasset." the comedy by Louis Le-
gendre produced at the Gymnase Is not suc-
cess. although we'll played by Lerard and Mile
Duluc Mile Morasset is type OF woman
hood after the heroines OF Octave Feuillet ana
George Sand who renounces. or more strictly
speaking devotes to charity fortune OF looVo'-
OOO francs left her by her father, because she
learns that he amassed 1t dishonesty Neither
this sentiment ior the manner In which IL IS
developed found favor with the audience or the
first night.
The American colony was present In force OH
Tuesday at the opera Comque upon the &C
cas,on Of the debut Of Miss Fanchon Thompson
as Carmen. Miss Thompson Is an American
with a voice Of unusual charm in its higher
registers but lacking in volume. Miss Thomp-
sons transatlantic accent is unmistakable to
1,roncb oar In the opinion of the Partisan
musical critics. her debut was somewhat pre-
mature.
Beethoven's "Fidelio" was brought out last
night at the Opera Comique The orchestration,
under NJ. Messengers leadership. was excellent
hut Il was evident that Nine Rosi Caron. who
sang Ieonora has no longer a voice adequate
TO such a part Nine Carons higher notes
were almost painful to hear.
Among the Americans In Paris are MITE D. D.
Aston and Miss S. r. Willing. who intend TO
start for ST. Moritz Mrs. J. L. Hartman MIS-,
f. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs Charles Hosmer and
p,ohord Peters. Mr.. Bourke Cochran has gone
to London.
luncheon for thirty-seven people was given
Yesterday nv Miss Clementine Furness. the
yrests were seated at half a dozen small tables
Among those present were General and Mrs.
Porter Lady Anglesea, formerly Miss King;
Mrs Burrows formerly Miss Magruder Mrs.
William Douglas. Mrs William Riggs. Mr. ana
Mrs Haines Miss Reed. Mr.. and MIS-. faysoh'
OF Washington; Mr. and Mrs. winsow, sehas-
tan Schlesinger. Percy Gibson. Frank Wech
and the Marquis Chasseloup Loubat. On
Wednesday a dinner for twenty was given by
Mrs De Wurth. Among the guests were Ten
eral and Mrs Porter Mrs. Case. Mrs. f. Will
lard Case Mrs Denton. Mrs. Dortic. Mr.. ana
Mrs Faisarme Miss Blackinton. and Mr. ana
Mrs William Payne. Mrs. lngraham gave d
small Informal dinner. Among those present
were Mrs. John Munroe Mrs. George Law
and Prince Gatzne. One OF the most eabo-
rate dinners Of the season was given on Tues
day by Mrs. Jules Porges. Among those pres
ent were the Duchesse d'Albe. Prince and Pr'n-
cess d'Essing and the Miles. DElchingen. the
Due and Duchesse de Gramont. Mrs. Clarke and
Miss Munroe.
Cosev little parties TO visit theatres and
Greco Roman wrestling matches are quite en-
vogue in the American colony. The Marqu'se
de Mores formerly Miss De HOFFMAN, has gone
TO Cannes The Due de Loubat with Messrs.
SHEPPARD and De Courcey Forbes Will soon start
for Egypt to make Nile trip and afterward
visit the Holy Land. One Of the largest and
most attractive villas at Monte Carlo has been
taken by Mrs George Law, who VIII soon start
for the South Mrs Beaumont formerly MISS
Fellows will pass the season at Monte Carlo
with Mrs Law. Miss Dresser, sister OF Mrs
George Vanderbilt is recovering from severe
attack of influenza.
Among the passengers who sailed on the St
Paul were Prince Casimir Lubomirsky. Mr.. and
Mrs Frederick Alien. Miss Helen Eager j. H.
Piera. G. NJ Vanzwoll. David Spero and ;.
Schiff Among the passengers who sailed on
La Champagne General Abbott. United
States Army, retired; NJ Choron. Baron Rene
de Canasnon Count Godfrey de Beaumont and
f. Simpson.