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sonsation in Paris Over the An.
,Ouncement Of Their AyOwed
Intention.
RENOWNED IN THEATRICALS.
,,-.,ce Astir on account Of Woman's
contemplated Marriage to son of
Republics Ex.Prcsident

ens-al Correspondence.
ARTS June 9O.--sedom in reoen
II years has greater sensation been
caused than by the announcement
/ that Monsieur and Madame Il
p.rry the most famous couple on th'
French stage, are about 10 be divorced
and tte rumor that when this has hap.
re1ei. the lady will marry young Cas-
imir- Perier. only son Of the ex-presi-
dent ~ the French republic.
The fact that all was not we'll be-
tween the lie Bargys came to light only
recently. when Madame lie Bargy sud
denly left Paris at the height OF the
SEASON and also OF her success in Bern
ssn's la Rafele," in which her hus-
hand was also appearing. And no
wonder the news made a sensation for
slmone Le Bargy. whose maiden name
was Slmone Benda, is undoubtedly one
Of the most gifted women IN the French
capital. and has had a truly remark
abe career.
BEAUTIFUL SOCIETY GIRL.
A beautiful society girl OF aristo-
cratic family. she originally had not
the slightest intention Of going on the
stage, and probably would not have
done 80. had not Sarah Bernhard.
happened to hear her give a monologue
a. certain charitable fete, some Ave
years ago. Struck, however. by the
eirfs unmlstakable histrionic gifts,
Madame Bernhard strongly urged
Nile. Benda to study for the stage. and
this she ultimately decided TO do, plac-
ing herself forthwith under the eXper-
fenced tuition OF Monsieur lie Bargy
on her first appearance I'm public.
she carried all before her. and soon was
recognized as one OF the most prom
lang actresses on the French stage. A
year later she married Le Bargy and
ibey have since appeared together IN
many successes, including Donnay's
'-me Other Danger" and The Ad-
ysrsary." Madame Le Bargy, by the
way Is a proficient English scholar,
having acted with George Alexander
a. he 81. James theater I'm London. and
hss literary talent as well, a fact which
she demonstrated recently. by perform
ing the uncommonly difficult task Of
iransating Shelly into French.
HUSBAND IN PRIME.
As for her husband, lie Bargy, he
may be said TO be in his prime. Tor
he was born IN 1858. He is not only a
brilliant actor. societaire, or life
member OF the Coincide Francaise, and
professor az the Conservatoire, but
Ms career both on and Of the stage
has been meteoric. lie Bargy Is
name 10 coniure with, II Is synony-
nous with faultless taste. The world
N masculine fashion holds it's breath
az the beginning Of the season until Le
Hargy has appeared and set all doubts
81 rest as 10 the shade OF the cravat,
The cut Of swallow-tail or pantaloon,
which II Is chile 10 wear for the next
few months Le Bargy was the first
20 wear fancy waistcoats In Paris.
They quickly became the rage. how
ever, when this high priest OF the
art ~ dressing had consecrated the
daring novelty.
THEORY AND PRACTISE.
What female heart could resist this
supreme arbiter Of elegance? But il
may be questioned II such qualities Al a
man Tor married life. NJ. lie Barry,
f0r whom Henri Layedan wrote the
Marquis de Priola" is generally sup
posed 70 be the prototype Of that gay !
impenitent whose pet theory was that /
women are a soft carpet 10 walk upon |
sIu VINO admitted that he had only |
llai neg In order IN have the expert |
,nce OF obtaining a divorce. Does lie I
"a nals y really hold these theories. or Is /
lle man so completely merged I'm the |
u,''f mat there Is no means Of telling I
Nnefe ihe one begins and the other .
thds! This reminds me OF a remark /
c,,,,. mat most "spirituslla" ~
\, ~ ~ Catulle Mendes He was
M M. nm" ,, IL Bargy's lodge at the Come
r,'..i f y, inca. on the premiere Of lie
I'L h which NJ lie Bargy acts the
'" When the curtain fell on a
scene. Catulle Mendes. enrap-
..,5l turned 20 Nine. lie Bargy. aud
an. Madame. N your husband
,...,, n9l priest what an actor he
Would have madei"
mere Is also a story about Nine lie
sl which students 81 character
I'i iail 70 recall at this juncture.
Il pc pannay II will be remember
I'le he fctour de Jerusalem"
u ".n' II Barry. who created the
Judith. Judith was a study
NV Ital lie and Simone lie Bsrgy
''lously sat 20 Donnay as the
i,'.}pe % the hayward Jewess Ia
.,aliNg The part afterwards. she rccog.
.-.l herself and paid homage 20 Dom
..ssy { insight into character. acknowl.
.s.ls that he alone had read her
EN-PREsIDENT'S SON.
loung Claude Caslmir.Perier. whose
,"' Is mentioned in connection with
4 .e Barry scandal. Is the only son
!, we ex.presldent Of the French re-
'ulc The Casimir- Perisrs are enor-
ls.y wealthy quite one Of the
ai'hiesl families IN France. aud
~ ~ ne story about the cashing -
meek for 100000 4 correct. Il
'.ot have been a very serious blow
we eN-president. who Is financially
y, 20 honor many such checks al
~ without wineinr ". Casimir-
~ Is one % the biggest share
'N.is IN the Amin mines. and play
prominent part IN the elaboration
we nine owners syndicate during
recent strike IN the north OF
ARE NOT NOBLE"
ne Casinir- Periers are not noble,
sney rank among the inner circle
,ue bourgeoisie arisiocracy. They
ne originally from ~ aiper par-
.noises and the foundation Of their
- Vas laid IN the eighteenth CEN
-, the establishment Of factory
'oiIon. In the Isere Two men,
ot The. family. heelhes he ~