New-York tribune., 1900-12-09
PAGANI'S BOHEHIANS.
HAVE PATRONIZED A LITTLE LON
DON RESTAURANT.
From The London Mail.

From The London Mail.
When a famous musician recently visited
Spain the Queen said to him, "Oh, Mr.. -, T
want to ask you about very interesting room
in a restaurant in London"
The room which the Queen was so anxious to
hear about is part of Pagani's restaurant, in
Great POrtland-st. From the uphOlsterer's point
of view Ii is very unpretentiOuS room, indeed;
vet on it's walls are written autographs of some
of the most famous artists and musicians Of our
day. accompanied, in some cases, by little
sketches by the artists and few bars of music
from the works of the musicians.
Some years ago. when few BOhemians of the
best type made Paganfs little restaurant their
rendezvous. the names of TOstt and Pelegrini
were unknown to fame. Pellegrtnl'S skill as
cartoOnist, however, was bound to be recognized,
while TOsti'S musical talents carried him into
the foremost rank of the song writer's Paganf's
has grown since. but it's traditions cling.
Among the musicians is Signor Tosti, who
signs his name TO the opening bars of his famous
song. For ever and for ever which, il is stated
on good authority, was composed at Paganis.
Another interesting souvenir, this time of a dead
musician, are a few bars Of TschaikOWskys
composition, with his signature attached. NJ.
PadereWskis autograph is near at hand and
SignOr Mascagni contributes some notes from
"Cavaleria Rusticana," PaSan's cuisine so de-
lighted Nj. LamOureuX. the famous French con-
ductOr, that he composed little piece in its
honor. and forthwith wrote it on the wall, and
not far away from this appears the opening
notes of You should see me dance the POLKA
duly signed bv George Grossmith- \ few oars
Of ''FunicuH FunicUia with the autograph L.
Denza" is also among the features of the coll
lection.
The autographs Of notable musical people are
without number. Here find such names as
Mario, MeIha. Calvt. Chaminade, Jean de
Reszke. Alvarez, Plancon Sarasate, Sir Alex
ander Mackenzie and host of others. Very in
teFeSJinS is the appearance SIDE oy SIDE on me
signatures clara Butt and "kenneriey Rum
Z rd," written year or so before their marriage
The artists who appear IL PaSanIs collection
include Val Prinsep and Phil May. The genial
caricatuIist has drawn a characteristic sketch Of
himself with the inevitable big cigar
Naturally. the theatrical world IS 20 the fore
Julia Nelson" and Mary Anderson de Ma
varru" are among the names written on the wall
Reminiscent Of South Africa are the aUte graphs
Of "pr. jim and Lord Grey.
Royalty has often partaken of Pagani's fare
in this unpTetehtiOUs apartment. FInanclers
who are able to move the money markets OF
Eurove have dined i'm this little room, diplomats
and politicians of worldwide celebrity have ex-
amined with interest their novel surroundings
while discussing the fare placed before them.
If all the great people who have diued in the
little room had written their autographs on me
wall. the collection would be even more valuable
than it actually is. But while rea! e-leprltles
have shown hesitation to class themselves
among distinguished personages. IL has been
difficult at times TO prevent little people from
placing their names ON the roll of fame
number az the distinguished men who have left
souvenirs at PagGniS have Joined the great
majority, and their hardlwork Is pointed ouS
with special reverence. once euaced 10 cOuld
never be replaced But in spite of its priceless
value, Paganis collection on famous occasion
narrowly escaped destruction \ newly engaged
German waiter decided 10 celebrate his ARRIVAL
an the scene by displaying extraordinary zeal
for cleanliness and order. Seeing what ne sub
sequentIy described as dose dirty wridings on
de vail" he proceeded 10 wipe them on with the
aid of pail of hot water and cloth. The zeal
Gus TeutOn had begun To remove PM May
features when the Mortified proprietor appeared,
and in a very brief space of time Pasanis knew
that German waiter no more
Steps at once taken 70 prevent any
further act of vandalism and sheets OF glass
protect the painted wall on which hgureS
Paganfs famous collection.