New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-31
PARIS THEATRE AFFAIRS
ty,ndredth Performance of lid
,,srsaire"-"MMdens' Rights.
Paris, January 10.

Paris, January ID
,na,h performance Of 'LAdyersaire," the
-" -,,1 comedy OF Alfred Capus and En-
49,, krane. was celebrated last night-or'
this nnorning-by characteristic ana
~iNN lug Partisan festivity that affords de-
-, giiropse into the inner life Of the French
.s--s.oI world The occasion was mem
- ~. one for the $50 guests who sat down to
80 AZ 100 o'clock this morning-the late
rs chosen because OF the exigency OF pro-
s.,.I duties Of most OF those present-In-
- nearly all the prominent play writers
"a sraratic artists of the capital The entire
- aoor of the Hotel Ritz. in the Place Ven
vas decorated with flowers. The two
- received their guests in the ante
go Nine Sarah Bernhard was among
act 70 arrive. She had been driven from
,bsstre. where she had just been playing
:, r,-c,ere" in her smart coupe, drawn by
=. - spanking bay American trotters. She
:. Gracefully into the hall and tossed aside
..-,;ns mantle. Her gown was OF delicate
.o,ored lace richly embroidered with
- gold thread butterflies and pearls.
- tsr neck was a necklace Of seven rows
'l...rls attached behind by a dainty knot OF
a, arrest old pointe d'Alencon lace. the bows
!, mich hung gracefully down her back Inc
,,,bis time Of a subdued Venetian blond
.rt-Uss simply arranged close to the mead
ger the exception OF the pearl necklace ana
.-re gold antique ring on the index niger OF
4. right hand, she wore no Jewels- Mfne'
t,-ab was never more sprightly nor vivacious.
he chatted gayly and had pleasant WORD 10
sv 10 each one Of the guests WHO presseo Loi-
rard and kissed her hand. Among those WIZ
enthusiastically performed this agreeable iunc-
ion was Victorien Sardou. who capered ABOUT Dis
limbly as a kitten
Then came Jeanne Granier, wearing mag
,lhoent pearl necklace given her 10y King Ed
rard when Prince Of Wales. Jeanne Granler
ed inst come from the Ambigu Theatre where
fhe had been playing La Cheyenne Cotillon-
rba beautiful and nervous Marthe Brandes. who
,..s che leading part in "L'Adveisaire," handed
,s- bIue fox cloak to Lucien Guitry, the actor.
Both Of these stars, together with the capti-
rating smonne lie Bargy. attired in salmon
,olored crepe de chine, walked up TO Sarah
Bernhard who was half reclining like a young
rirI perched on the arm Of a sofa, and kissed
,s- hand. Had Sarah Bernhard been the Pope
n the Vatican she could not have been the re-
intent Of greater oscular demonstration. Her
any feet clad in lace stockings and Cinderella
Ike hand embroidered silk slippers, peeped coyly
rom beneath her fiounces of dentelle, and
Ill. youthful dramatic author. who shall be
,ameiess, bent toward the tragedienne and
Kissed the point OF her toe. Flying squadrons
composed Of the prettiest actresses of Paris
passed in review before Sarah, surrounded by
he leading dramatists of France. among whom
noticed Yictorien Sardou, Alfred Capus, EN-
hanuel Arene Maurice Donnay, Abel Hermant,
Marcel Provost, Alexandra Bison, Henri Bern
nein. Georges Feydeau, Maurice Hennequin,
Pierre Decourcelles, Robert de Flers, Adrien
sernheina, Marcel Schwob and Henri Lavedan.
Supper was served at fifteen tables. Every
hsstre in Paris contributed a detachment OF its
most charming artists. From the Theatre Fran
;ais came Mesdame3 Sorel Leconte and Pierat:
rom the Vaudeville, Mesdames Rejane, Thorn
nassin and Caron; from the Varieties. Mesdames
Lavalere and Brezil: from the Nouveautes
Eesdames Marceile. Lender and Carlix; from
he Theatre Antoine Mesdames Jeanne Rolly
and Cora Laparcerie. The most prominent
ictors also put in an appearance Everybody
teened TO be in the best possible form-bright,
witty. hungry and thirsty. The supper was
terved in twelve courses. and the champagne
Fas Of the vintage of the famous year 1892
tmpromptu battles Of repartee and Of flowers
followed. Sarah Bernhard was half covered
with leaves Of France and MarechaI Mel roses.
handfuls Of Parma violets. Huge branches of
hlacs concealed the radiant features Of Marthe
Brandes. Alfred Cepus and Emmanuel Arene
circulated about Offering cigars and cigarettes
10 their guests. II was a DELIGHTFULLY."- frisky
theatrical function. and the sight was exceed
Hlgiy picturesque when, at o'clock in the morn
ing, the members Of the party wended their way
homeTard in automobiles and broughams. meet
ING IN the streets the vegetable laden carts
oflnging carrots and turnips 10 the central mar
keI theatrical life in Paris has certainly some
PEASANT episodes, and the one 1 have attempted
T" describe Will not be forgotten by those who
we're fortunate enough 10 participate In II.
lie Droit des Vierges" c'Maidens' Rights'O, a
dramatic comedy" in three acts. by Paul Hya-
slnthe-Loyson, produced last Friday at the
@aeatre Victor Hugo. on the confines of Mont
narre' has given a smart flip to the feminist
movement in Paris. and has provided mex
lsusuoie matter for psychological discussion.
.ne author is the young son Of the famous
sStheT Hyacinthe one of the most eloquent Of
iIehch preachers, who severed his connection
Win the Roman Catholic Church in order to wed
~ american. Young Loyson has the courage Of
uls lather His dramatic comedy" is q strong
piece OF work, which. IN spite Of minor faults of
'Nsuociion due 10 theatrical inexperience. is a
success II is a bold attack upon the
...-oo OF bringing up young girls in France
u an attempt TO revolutionize the French
.O1senoio- According 10 the thesis developed IN
e pay al naidens have four inalienable
e.. N night to understand life and human
ity the right TO know the tr,,o
the career Of their future husband. Gnu
marry the men of their own choice a,d en-
10 exact Of their husbands the same sna.To-e
past exaeted Of themselves. n Iovso,,. -,..'
has neither denouement nor solptio, ~. :.
Presents clear and logical Conclusion
mat TO withhold these rights" from young
'Aseable girls sis TO prepare them e,,,,.- .