New-York tribune., 1901-04-14


busts and torsos from his master hand show
that at last Rodin has become a prophet in his
own country. Americans will be pleased to find
that the place of honor in the entrance hall has
been accorded to Augustus st. Gaudenss de-
licious Amor Caretas,' whose pale green out
stretched winged arms seem to be pronouncing
a benedcton upon the works of Dubois, Puech.
Merce and Ger6me grouped near it, some delicate
medallions, one of them representing Niagara
Falls, by Frederick MacMonnies, are placed
near his "Bacchante" and Paul Bartletts toad
monopolizes an attractive corner. On the whole,
| the new arrangement of the Luxembourg Gallery
meets with the distinct approval OF the art pub
| lie, although the foremost place given to some
novel but fantastic landscapes by Carolus Duran
and Bonnat has called forth criticism from some
sincere admirers OF the portraits painted by
those masters. Prominent among the most re-
cent acquisitions are the bust of GaIlia in chain
armor and golden helmet, by Moreau Nauider
and the gilt bronze equestrian statue of Bona
parte. by Gerome. Cazin's delicate little
picture Of the death chamber OF Gambetta at
Vile dAvray. is draped in black crepe in token
Of the artists death.
Musical receptions and theatre parties con-
tinue to be the smartest forms of social func-
tions. Mrs. Julian Story Emma Eames) gave
delightful entertainment on Wednesday in her
Homann. the violoncellist, played some timely
selections Fougere sang and Coqun cadet,
only lately returned from Nice. gave some hui
morous recitations. which were much appreci-
ated by those present. including Mrs. Astor, Mr.
and Mrs. Bradley Martin, Mrs. Sharon, the
Misses Forbes, Miss Post. Mrs. F. NJ. Bacon, jr..
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bolt Miss Roit. Mrs.
Jaffray. the Misses Fetridge, the Duchesse de
Bassano. Baron and Baroness Hegermann Lin
dencrone, Mrs. Walter Gay. Mrs. Clarence Carey,
Mrs. Richard Corbln, Mr.. and Mrs. Karrick
Riggs. Mrs. Waddington. Miss King, Mr.. and
Mrs. Spreckes and Miss Spreckels, General Hor-
ace Porter Mr.. and Mrs. Diaz Albertini, Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Rinkhuysen. nee Robbins. the Due de
Dino Haynes Smith, Francis Welch and Henry
Sands
An interesting matinee given by Miss
Fanny Reed at her apartment in the Rue de la
Pompe. The whole programme was devoted TO
Massenet who. being himself present, accom-
panied the artists who interpreted his works.
4 tenor from the Opera sang an air from
"Herodiade" and star from the Opera Co.
mique several airs from "Manon. Miss Fanny
Reed herself sang in excellent style several ro
mances by Massenet. Holman. the vioon
cellst. played a piece by Schumann with the
skill of which he holds the secret. Among Miss
Reeds guests were Mrs. Porter, the Duchesse
de Gramont. the Marchioness of Angesea, the
Comtesse de Kergorlay. the Princess Alexandra
Bbesco. Mrs. Robinson Duff, Miss Robinson
Duff, Mr.. and Mrs. George Rowland Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Rinkhuysen and many well known
members of the American colony.
Mrs Arthur Paget has left Paris for Cannes
Mr. Eugene Higgins has arrived at Paris from
Nice. as have also Mr. and Mrs. J. Parkman
Shaw. of Boston. dinner was given on
Wednesday at Cannes, on board the American
l ayI An
thony Drexel's guests the Grand Duke
Michael of Russia and his wife. the Countess
Sorby: Mrs. Hope We're. Lord and Lady Saville
and Mr.. and Mrs. Biddle. The Margarita sailed
on Friday with her owner Anthony Drexel. and
a party Of friends aboard for Corsica and Elba
Mrs. Anthony Drexel left Cannes for Paris.
where she will shortly be Joined by Mr.. Drexel
after the close of the cruise.
Seven new plays have been produced this week
at the Paris theatres and four Of these. each in
act. were brought out on the same night
At the Grand Guignol. little bandbox OF Il
theatre at Montmartre. which happens just
now to be quite the vogue. intensely realistic
tragedy called Son Poteau" reflects with pain
ful accuracy the most seamy side Of Partisan
life 1t is .he story of professional beauty and
a former helpmate of less fortunate days, who
after some years having lost sight Of his youth
I
with burglarous intentions. This penny dread
full verging upon vulgarity. but containing some
ingenious stage tricks is written by Oscar
Menier. and draws nightly a select and fashion
able audience. largely composed Of wealthy
Americans and titled Russians.
An animated little comedie bouffe in three
acts, by Leon Gandillot, entitled 'Radinol Du
Coton," which in Partisan slang means 'Radnol
Gets Angry" has been successfully produced at
the Theatre Dejazet. The fun is more in the
droery of the situations than in the dialogues;
it is a display of boulevard fireworks, quite
amusing in Paris, but which would lose zest if
transplanted from the Partisan asphalt The
huge hppodrome at Montmartre, which
completed last year, reopens tonight under the
name of the Hippo-Palace. with grand eques-
trian, aquatic, spectacular pantomime, EN-
Chine wherein Viennese ballet girls, Hun
garian horses and Norman sailors perform all
sorts of antics and represent the siege of the
legations by the Boxers in Pekng. The up to
date little Boite Fursy is having a success
| with parodes on the Marseilles strikes and on
Franco Italian festivities at Toulon. c. l. B.