Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03

in the rooms amid select gathering of men
and women, where everybody could be
the Grand Prix de Monaco, to the white
haired, well-groomed man who had an in
terest in Babylas, who seemingly preferred,
one more than one occasion, bath In the
Mediterranean to the race course.
1t is almost impossible to credit that in
closure on the banks of the Var with its
temporary stands and primitive organiza-
ton with the splendid things that the twen-
tieth century has brought forth. NJ. Camille
Blanc, a marvellous organizer, has now
taken racing in hand, as he has the man.
agement of the Casino of Monte Carlo, and
has shown that the mantle of NJ. Francois
Blanc, the creator of Monte Carlo, has
fallen on the shoulders Of the son who has
accepted the heritage and completed the
task undertaken by his father, offering an
endless round Of attractions and amuse-
ments to those who winter along the
Riviera.
Monte Carlos Music.
Complaints have been heard by many for
some time past that there was no longer
any music in Monte Carlo except such con-
certs and operate concerts as one has to
pay for, while formerly there were daily
free concerts. This year, however, even
the most fastidious are not able to grumble,
for there is music, and excellent music, all
day long. In the morning an orchestra
plays in the garden of the Hotel de Paris
from IL to u. In the afternoon there is a
concert from 2:3O to in the Beaux Arts,
given by the Louis Came Orchestra. This
orchestra, under the leadership of the well
known composer, is a perfect gem of musi-
cal art. There are fifteen eXecutants, the
instruments being most perfectly balanced,
while the performers are each prize WIN
ners from the Paris Conservative. Their
concerts attract large audiences every day.
Then twice each week, on Sundays and
Thursdays, the grand orchestra of the
Casino gives classical concerts under the
direction of NJ. Leon Jehin.
Mentone Is nothing If not enterprlslng.
The latest scheme on foot, which has the
support of the mayor, is the distribution
for charitable purposes OF the enormous
gathering Of lemons that the district enjoys
each year. No fewer than +OOOO,0OO Is the
average crop. One wonders how it is that
they sell at such exorbitant prices in Lon
don. The scheme is nat any one wish
ing to give a present to hospital cannot
do better than offer a present OF lemons,
which bring so much relief in many cases
of sickness. The committee is arranging
to deliver to any hospital in Europe casks
of LOCO lemons for the small sum of s. plus
the cost of carriage. In order that this
latter should be as little as possible, the
railways are being asked to make special
rates and permit the cask being forwarded
by the special flower train that leaves di-
rect for Calais every day. Each lemon
will be wrapped in a bit of paper bearing
.Mentone" printed on it as guarantee
for it's origin.
Inc scheme Is certainty good ana II is
likely to be taken up by many charitably
inclined persons. 1t benefits the agricul-
turist, the invalid and .nould do consid-
cradle good in advertising Mentone.
A Mystery Solved.
An interesting story is told here concern
ing the sudden disappearance of the Able
Virgflo Carones, the priest of the Church
Of the Mary Magdalen. He was one Of the
best known priests in Rome and played
an important role in the clerical organiza-
tions of the Eternal city. His disappearance
was SO sudden and SO mysterious that all
kinds of rumors began to circulate one re-
port even being circulated that his body
had been found OFF the coast at Monte
Carlo. The mystery has now been solved.
The Able Carones Is now in New York,
where he Is attached to the mission in that
city which looks after the spiritual welfare
of italian emigrants. which is directed by
Monsignor Bonomelli, prelate, who stands
high in the confidence of Queen Margharita.
And now all kinds Of rumors are being
circulated as to the reasons for the sudden
denied by friends of the priest that he was
transferred because when the duchess Of
Aosta fell i'll Queen Margharita gave orders
that .triduo" should be celebrated, and
that when she recovered. out of gratitude
she sent a present of a large sum of money
to the church of the Able Carones, though
the Quirinal Is located in another parish.
1t is officially announced that Don Carones
being interested In Italian emigration, re-
quested the change.