New-York tribune., 1901-09-21

present The child was christened Nicholas
after the Gar. who said the "Credo" ir Russian
The crowning feature of the days incidents
was the gala performance in the chateau the
at-e. which followed grand banquet In the
famous Hall of Columns. at which the members
OF the French Cabinet, the officers or the Senate
and Chamber of Deputies and leading members
OF the suites OF the Car and NJ. Loubet were
present. The theatre. which is small. oblong
edifice and is decorated in red and gold, pre-
sented dazzling spectacle, with the brilliant
uniforms of the officers lavishly embroidered
with gold lace, and the superb gowns or the
women.
BRILLIANT SCENE IN THE THEATRE.
NJ Loubet entered the theatre 9:15 with
the Czarina his arm Emperor Nicholas fol-
lowing with Nine Loubet The orchestra in
toned the "Marseil}aise' and the Russian hymn.
The audience stood as the heads of the two
powers advanced TO the front and took their
seats in the Presidential box. This was situ
ated in the centre of what would be the dress
circle in an ordinary theatre. It festooned
with pink ribbons and profuseiy adorned with
and orchids. Four Empire armchairs. up
holstered in Beauvais tapestry. were placed for
the OF their majestes and N. and Nine
Loubet The President in evening dress and
wearing the blue grand Gordon of the Order Of
st. Andrew, the left. At his right
the Czarina. in a black spangled lace gown.
wearing Russian diadem and a magnificent
necklace OF five rows Of pearls. Emperor
-NlCNOldS sat neXt, IN the Udrh green unlIOrn
of a colonel of the Russian Guards crossed
with white silver mounted straps. He wore
silver epaulets and the red ribbon of the grand
Gordon OF the Legion OF Honor Mime. Loubet
who was on the Cars right, looked handsome
in white brocade gown. relieved with pale
green embroidery. trimmed with mousseline de
sole and gold spangles. She crosswise the
light blue sash OF the Order Of St Catherine.
with diamond tiara and emeralds in her hair.
Nine. Waldeck- Rousseau who was near NJ.
Loubet, and on his left. a white Empire
robe, with diamond belt and tue sleeves.
NJ. Waldeck-Rousseau NJ. Delcasse and the
other members OF the Cabinet Count Lamsdorff
the Russian Ambassador. and the leading mem
bers OF the Cars suite sat behind the Presi-
Dental box. The officers of the Senate and the
Chamber Of Deputies occupied benches on each
side against the angles of the stage. Their wives
were superbly gowned and sparkling with gems.
The programme began with verses of homage
to the Czarina written by NJ. Rostand and re-
cited by Nine. Bartet. OF the Comedie FRANCHISE
the leading members of which participated in
two acts OF Alfred de Musset's witty comedy
III ne Faut Jurer de Rien." Danses Sarabenda
ana minuets executed by the corps de ballet of
the Grand Opera concluded the performance.
CZAR LAUGHED AND APPLAUDED
Emperor Nicholas laughed heartily al the
brilliant sallies Of the comedy. and led the ap-
plause. clapping his hands slowly. He appeared
to enjoy the entertainment thoroughly The
Czarina smiled frequently during the perform
ance but did applaud.
At the conclusion of the entertainment, about
IL O'Clock, the leading actors and actresses
were presented to the Emperor, who congrau-
lated them upon the manner in which they had
interpreted their roles
The upper gallery OF the theatre occupied
solely by secret police. who We're masked be-
hind rampant of palms and flowers. The Car
and Czarina took their leave of President and
Nine. Loubet and retired to their apartments
Immediately after the conclusion of the per-
formance, as all must rise early tomorrow in
order to leave by the 5 O'Clock train for the
view at Retheny The review will be followed
by a luncheon. at which the political toasts for
which all France is eagerly waiting will be pro-
nounced.
The Russian sovereigns will then take train
for their return to Russia.