The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-23

THE TOMB OF ABELARD AND HELoIsE.
the illustrious dead, when all classes
take the opportunity of making pill
grimages to the many renowned silent
cities within easy reach of the metropo-
lis. Moved by the spirit Of the day,
Maisie and decided to go to Pere La
chaise and decorate the tomb Of Abe
lard and Heloise. Within the limits of
the cemetery there were thousands of
pedestrians, visitors from all parts Of
the world. When we finally reached
the tomb Of Abelard, we found 1t, to
our surprise, almost buried with flow
ers 1t is wonderful how this romance
of the eleventh century clings about
the hearts Of the people. The guardian
of the cemetery informs me that it Is
favorite pilgrimage for lovers and that
each year unknown hands wreathe II
with beautiful flowers. We also visited
the tombs of Alfred de Musset, Moli-
ere, Lafontaine, Beaumarchais and
derful place. 1t Is probable that no
cemetery in the world contains so
many illustrious dead. The name of
Pere Lachaise is that of the confessor
Of Louis XIV, to whom this land was
given for religious purposes. Two pOr-
lions are reserved for Protestants and
Jews. and at the entrance of the latter
stands the Greek funeral chapel of the
great actress Rachel.
But now for something more cheer
full. AS perhaps you do not know,
was fortunate enough to be present at
the grand ball given in the Palais de
PElysee by NJ. and Nine. Loubet to
the commissioners general Of the expo
sition and to the foreign members Of
the jury. 1t was the most cosmopoll-
tan affair ever attended. Such a
chatter and jabber in all the languages
Of the earth! Would you believe It.
though out OF all that babel one could
particularly distinguish the Anglo-Sax-
on element, couldn't help wondering
whether Il was because we were more
numerously represented or because OF
the strident quality In our voices.
suppose you will. want to know what
Nine. Loubet wore. It was a toilet
worthy Of a queen. More's the pity
that such a plain woman had it on. 1t
was a wonderful princess robe of
mauve and white brocaded satin and
was covered with the finest embroid-
cry. She wore great many diamonds,
principally around the decolletage. The
daughter of our American commission
er. Mrs. Sims. looked particularly well.
/ thought. In her gown of black and
silver. with here and there a touch Of
cerise taffetas.
There was quite swell o'clock tea
affair at the Hotel Campbell. The
Grand Duke Serge of Russia was the
host, and among the royal guests pres
ent were the king of Greece, the Prin-
cess of Wales. Prince Nicholas of
Greece and the Grand Duke and Grand
Duchess Vladimir. By the way. the
Princess of Wales has been visiting
Paris ineognito. She even omitted to
take a minor title of nobility, as is her
custom. This going about incognito is
about the only amusement the unfortu-
nate crowned heads can enjoy in these
unromantic times.
Although my income is too limited to
allow of my betting heavily, yet will
admit having beensto the races several
times lately. The last time was at
Chantilly. / don't know when enjoy
ed myself so much In all my life. There
was a whole coachful of us, and we
had four of the finest bays you would
care to see. We preferred driving down
in this way to going by train, although.
as usual, the special accommodations
were perfect. saw any number of
notables, the Princess Murat, the vi
eomtesse Foy, and, oh, l almost forgot
the best part of ALL His majesty King
Leopold of Belgium was there. He
rode down in his automobile. | con-
fess had some curiosity to see the
sporty old boy who has made himself
the laughing stock of all Europe. He
is an unprepossessing old man, with
watery eyes and, yes, somewhat red
nose. If he were not king. no one
would look at him twice l hear that
he has placed his wealth and royal dig
nifty at the feet of Anna Robinson, a
little Yankee danseuse. Well, tomor-
row it will be some one else.