New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-11

five acts, by Alfred Capus and Lucien Deserves
presenting a picturesque view Of contemporary
political life In France, admirably acted by
Coquelin, Jane Hadinz and Mile. Mierts,
brought out tonight at the Gaiets Theatre.
promises a long run. NJ. CoQueun plays the
part Of a Socialist millionaire Deputy who in
his makeup resembles Maurice Berteaux. lately
Minister of War and the Socialist leader in the
Chamber It is a sort OF twentieth century
political "Mascarille." The Socialist leader has
superb residences. 6o-horsepower automobiles,
picture galleries and rare old china. AL
though the play verges upon divorce there is
nothing decadent neretricious. 1t is full
of humor, with just enough romance to whet
the appetite "LAttenant' will be shortly
produced in English version at Wyndham's
Theatre. London. and later in New York The
play touches the keynotes Of the political stu
alton in England as well as IN France. and is
altogether a strong piece Of up-to-date dra-
matte observation, humor and sarcasm.
military drama. Sous LEpaulette.' by
Arthur Bernede, was well received at the Am
bigue Theatre Thursday. It places IN vivid light
the difficult situation of poor young heuten-
ant of humble origin and OF the Protestant
ligion IN a crack cavalry regiment where he
is practically boycotted by his aristocratic fell
low officers. In a 1T OF jealousy he horsewhips
his aristocratio captain. and during the court
penniless subaltern. kills the horsewhipped cap
tain. AS put on the scene is full Of the in
tensity of the bitterness Of the conflict between
the aristocracy and the people in the army.
TO BE GIVEN TO THE CZAR.
Nine Bompard. the wife Of the French Am
bassador to Russia has received a beautiful
gold and leather bound book executed by Nine.
Rollince, which is to be presented to the En-
OFI in OFT ba
in behalf OF the widows and orphans in the
Russo-Japanese War. 1t is one Of the most
tistic specimens of handworked leather book
binding and worthy of the best traditions OF the
Grolier Society.
TRIBUTE TO HARVARD MAN AT RENNES.
A touching tribute was paid by the University
Of Rennes on the occasion Of the death in the
ancient capital Of Brittany OF a Harvard gradu-
ate twenty-four years old. Herbert T. Poland. OF
Boston, who secured a scholarship for the study
Of Celtic at the Rennes University His fell
low students took charge OF all the funeral
engagements. and the three hundred students
headed by a deputaion Of professors. attended
the religious ceremony, depositing American and
French flags and escutcheons and arms of Brit
tany. errnine draperies and wreaths Of white
violets on the hearse at the station. DR.. 10TH
dean Of the faculty Of literature made an ap-
proprlate address, saying the death OF young
Poland was an immense loss to Celtic culture,
describing him most brilliant scholar and as
an honor to the University OF Rennes.
THE LATEST ART EXHIBITION.
The annual exhibition OF painters and scuIp-
tors formerly called the Societe Nouvelle. under
the presidency Of Auguste Rodin. opened to-day
at the Gallerie Georges Petit The two AIneri-
can members had great success. Walter Gay.
whose interiors are much admired. and Eugene
Vail. who continues his pleasing Venetian
series. CASTOR Latouche. ripper and more ma
tured than ever exhibits studies OF monkeys and
flowers delightful in color. jacques Blanche
has a portrait OF NJ. Rodin at full length
leaning huge red book on a table. Henri
Martin has landscapes and the figure of peas
ant woman Eugene Carriere has a dozen
figures whose gray tints are warmed with
touches Of yellow and brown. Charles Cottets
has Brittany women. NJ. Gandara has a large
portrait of a fashionably attired young woman.
Aman Jean a figure OF young girl and Lucien
Simon a strong portrait OF a priest Other
cellent works by Dauchez, by Duhem. by
lie Sidener and by Menard. N. Rodin exhibits
a bust of a nervously modelled. Alto
gether these leading artists open the art season
with credit and brilliancy. .. L B.