The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-29
LIVE TOPICS ABOUT TOWN.

ever before done so much for musical and
dramatic art in France. From tho outset OF his
career as q manager. which has lasted about
twenty seven years, Mr.. Grau has been con-
spicuously associated with the French stage
in this country. His lrst independent encenvor
was with French opera boufYe singer and his
connection with Henry f. Abbey came through
his experience In dealing with French artists.
He was called to Mr.. Abbeys assistance when
Sarah Bernhardt came to this country tlrst and
ne was her manager II every e s ,n tour
s ssope ore ofouf YEARS mere cams 9sroue% Mr.
sss GGaS ssd hs hnC nasps
introduced to American audiences, many
French dramatic works which would never
courage in bringing over these distinguished
actors, in the face OF rather discouraging CIR
BUT HosG bH n ne %
yestnent and Mr.. Grau deserves decoration
for that reason. Il for no other. In the musical
than It ever was before 1t is not necessary to
name all the artists he has brought here from
he h'y sn ives SS the
year in Paris. or at least his residence near the
city is waiting to seGeyf hi nm dnrIe
spends the day at his office in the French cap;
In his case is the rarity with which the French
Government ever bestows the decoration on
drsn ao f. e. wa nd
political animus in his case was apparent
enough.
The news OF the dedication OF tho bridge at
Atahara. which came to this city few days
ago. was such satisfaction to the officers OF
the New York company which did the work.
that the reflections on the permanence OF the
structure. contained in some OF the London
newspapers, is not likely to disturb them.
They built the bridge in few months. while
the quickest time in which any English COM
pany would undertake to supply 1t was year
and a half. Insinuations that the work might
not trouble them now. as they have received
from convincing sources the most satisfactory
endorsement OF their labor. They are to con-
struct for the Imperial Japanese railroads. the
largest order in steel brdges ever filed In
Jnpan by q steel COMPANY in any country and
and success with which they completed the
bridge at Atahara. Under the circumstances
the i'm plication that the English firms were
slightsd.
Tho news that oysters are to be plentiful
next winter will probably interest the average
New Yorker little. as local respect for that ar
tice Of diet has decreased greatly during re-
cent seasons. II the fishermen could guaran
tee that they would have some OF the old flavor
which first gained for the oyster its reputation.
that cheerful news would be received with en-
thusiasm. Now the approach OF the first month
with an "R" in the name is not awaited with
the former impotence that preceded the ar
rI'al OF the oyster season. ihe oeterloIraIioh
dent enough during the past few weeks to
some New Workers who have been fortunate
sper snd hsfors bnd beam sbted to
tho fattening process in fresh water. which is
the mesn9d 10y wh men tneS are NOV ceprysa q
HnaI usen 70 pe their e e tacteris'lc taste ann
IiaVor. oys,Srs as inc nrSe course OF me Ayr
Win SO noto Jussice' 'na' i's opSeFNaneo
The Prince OF Wales and his Tyrolean hat
are brought to New York every summer with
such regularity. when the reports of his
Marienbad visit arrive that one is inclined to
wonder who it can be that feels such an inter-
est in creating vogue for this kind OF head
gear here. One New York halter can testify
that the ATTEMPT has 40 far proved n complete
,niI',.n NJ in'nar,od Iron, Va. r,bnr ~,
lallure' he imported from vienna "heh the
news Of tho Princes new hat was a little
fresber than it ispov. a lot of them in dark
green and brown. ornamenteo at ne back
WIN 'ne cus.Gma ~ lea.meas ahu other u
put some Of them in his window
wnere ,ney aaIacroa ine a,teh''on OF
sohe u''ouS pasSuis' nip s"oMeu o'nors
princes. and did care Tor the style.
i "Wb.poua. rsads U 81 ~ ~" tS @
fashion created by the Prince OF Wales he
thinks regrettully OF MS stock OF Viennese hats
Wnis al o sI'ir @ oh3,t ~ I ~ h.
been Tor years universal In the Tyrol and other
Austrian resorts, and is nearly always adopted
oI. 'Tb E' DEnr -, Gr so ~ sn ts
Guently been photographed in hunting COS
tune wearing one OF these hats and so has the
EpnFop "t Il sr T' th,
Wales would have been rather noticeable if he
had not followed the fashion.
The picture OF n popular comedian intently
rs,ding boot has hung for Soma month"; In
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most OF the uptown notes Inc actor never
had the reputation OF being a book worm, and
bis proYosaion,I Friands cou1d not forgive hio
mo - :. ~, '
pose In INC photographs even II i'olu make MIN
look profoundly thoughtful and cultured to
tba ganeraI nublic Tbev freuuentIv ;oLod
."o N9 ''N0'
MN ahnut II. WIN tnelr usual lrahkness. ana
each with Considerations ior ms feelings Ac-
tors may De pretehllous themselves. Dut they
are quick 10 apprtclhte mat uuallty ana DIS
courage u eWpn5tlcaIly III 5HcIr coiIeneues
one day the comedian enteTeu the actor club
10 whlcn ne Deloneee' ana was Rreeted py
party sitt,ne az one OF tne tap'es IN the care;
Hello. Oh man SAID one OF the group: |
haven seen you ior an age. Tome over and
tell US why u is MAJ you 40 all your reading in
a photograph eallery ne LOOK seat at
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