New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-06

might have been expected to take the large COM
pany completely into his confidence lie dehV-
cred long and most interesting speech IN a me
lo6ious voice and with the facility oil practiseu
speaker. and fully earned the compliments show
cred upon him. There was neither SILVER aFBu-
ment nor tariff controversy. but an uninterrupt-
ed how of mellow optimism, with the nations
setting one another wholesome example and
connecting amiably in the arts of ce and the
science of good government and journalists en-
throned among the elect in the new dispersal
ton of grace. This was eloquent. but not lIu-
minatng. Mr.. Bryan is not disposed to be
drawn into comments upon Mr.. Clevelands
withdrawal or the Panama affair or the condl-
lions IN American English politics. lie ex-
presses emphatic approval of the new Irish Land
act and predicts marked Improvement in the
fortunes of the island He also evinces great
interest in the various forms Of municipal own
ership embodied in the progressive policies OF
the local administration in Scotch and English
cities, and asserts that their example may be
followed In America, hut he does not explain
how the political organizations Of New-York
Chicago or Pittsburg can be converted into
good government clubs. nor how the sense Of
moral responsibility for the conduct of local
affairs can be impaired to all classes in COM
munities.
The smart sets are evidently retrenching ex-
penses for there is little entertaining In town or
country. The number of parties at country
houses for slaughtering pheasants and killing
time with bridge is smaller than usual The
bridge dinners in town are ordinarily reduced
to eight players. and the restaurant dining
parties are noticeably smaller The skating
clubs are in active operation, the interest in
them having revived when times are dull. Jen-
kins has not even been favored with series Of
weddings this week.
The theatres are beginning TO tune up for the
holidays. Dion Boucicaut's version Of Dickens's
Cricket on the Hearth" has been produced at
the Garrick, with fairy reves and Christmas
dreams acted out The cricket and the kettle
are fairies, with Titania, Oberon and many more
behind them, and John Peerybingle's cottage is
transformed into a palace Of delight. Arthur
Bourchier's Caleb Plummer is an excellent per-
Torrance, alternately humorous. tender and pa
thetic. Jessie Bateman is an agreeable Dot,
and Violet Vanbrugh is intense as Blind Bertha
Lady Troubridges play. entitled Mrs. Oak
leigh" has been produced at trial matinee at
the New Theatre before a fashionable audi
ence. It recites the social adventures Of a fair
wanton who trihes with mems affections, and
dies in the last act pathetically of love in the
presence OF a group Of weeping sympathizers
The more sentimental than moral heroine was
not allowed a single saving grace, and the at
mosphere Of the piece mephitic.
Olga Nethersole has appeared at the Coronet
Theatre as Magda. THE Tempest" is withdrawn
at the Court Theatre after a successful run Of
many weeks.
The contributions of American artists to the
St Louis exhibits have been under inspection
this week by the committee appointed for the
purpose. A strong and varied representation Of
American work viii go to St Louis.
The International Society has made wise
selection in Rodin. the French sculptor. as
Whistler's successor in the presidency. The
society ought now 10 be strengthened by many
non-academic recruits who were expelled by
whistler's gentle art Of making enemies"
A remarkable collection opened at the Goupil
Gallery includes thirty-hve Of Whistler's pas
tells, etchings, drawings and Autographs. The
pastels with the Venetian themes the most
brilliant works. and the study for the portrait
| of Carlyle the most interesting sketch. The
same exhibition includes thirty water color
drawings by II. B. Brabazon, and works by Will
lam Rothenstein, George Clausen and many
other painters There are mastery drawings by
Corot, Met, Rousseau, Jacque Troyon and
Daubigny in the black and white room. The
Jewels belonging to the late Lady Beaujolais
Dent and other ladies have been ratified off at
moderate prices at Christies. I. n. F.