New-York tribune., 1908-05-28
& WELCOME TO FRANCE
CHEERS FOR F4LLIERES.
Notable Scene at Corent Garden
Sappers after Theatre.

London. May 27.-Covent Garden
rrlendent tonight in honor Of the coming of
che King ans Queen OF England and the Presi-
dent of France II was gala opera night. by
the Kings command. and Melba and Tetrazzini
sang Selections from Bizet's Les PecheUTs
des Peries" and Gonoud's Faust pre-
sented but it an occasion when the stage
was not SO great attraction as was the
suditortum.
The color scheme Of the decorations ranged
s-orr deepest crimson TO palest pink: the walls
were 6ecked with earIands Of roses and orchids
while in the centre Of the arch.above the stage
cestooned with blossoms. suspended a me-
dallion with the French and British monograms
surrounred by imperial crown, with the
British and French flags intertwined beneath.
Sir Edward Grey, Secretary for Foreign A.
fairs. gave a dinner NJ. Fallieres early in the
evening at the Foreign Office the guests in
Guiding the Prince Of Wales. the Russian and
French ambassadors and the chief ministers of
state. There were no toasts or speeches. The
party drove from the Foreign Office TO Covent
Garden Again huge crowds gathered in the
streets and cheered the professions Of the
French President and the Prince of Wales. the
King and Queen from the palace and the Prin-
cess Of Wales from Marlborough House
The theatre presented superb spectacle. On
the arrival Of the royal party the audience rose,
them. NJ Fallieres was the first to enter the
-oval box He was followed by King Edward.
Queen Alexandra the Prince and Princess of
Wales and other members Of the royal family.
The Queen was attired in black, her corsage
being ablaze with diamonds. She wore superb
diamond tiara
II was the subject or general remark that
President Fallieres looked extremely fatgueG.
tIe sat silent through almost the entire perform
ance The audience included practically all the
diplomatic corps. q host of peers and peeresses,
the ministers Of state and their wives and other
high officials. Melba and Tetrazzini both were
IN splendid voice and We're warmly applauded.
At the close Of the performance the audience
again rose and remained standing during the
departure Of the royal party
Among the Americans at the opera were Am
bassador Reid and Mrs Reid, whose gown was
white and silver; Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Ladies
Craven wfloughby and Paget. Mrs Lewis Har-
court Mrs Potter Palmer. Mrs. John W.
Mackay and Mrs. Frank j MackaX.
Many suppers We're given after the opera at
ell the principal hotels. making a most unusual
display Of court gowns and brilliant uniforms.
The French and English national anthems were
PLAYED and sung amid scenes of great enthusi-
asm and mutual good will. marking appropri-
arelv the close of what, from social point Of
view has been the most interesting day OF the
Presidents visit
President Fallieres spent the greater part Of
this morning receiving diplomats and repre-
sentatives Of English civic societies at St
James's Palace. and drove across London this
afternoon to take luncheon with the Lord Mayor
and the authorities Of the city at the Guildhall
His drive from the social TO the commercial
centre Of the metropolis was marked by con-
tinuous cheers from the great crowds which
lined the thoroughfares The streets were bright
with decorations. At oxford Circus the process
sion stopped 10 allow the presentation Of ad-
dresses from the boroughs Of Marylebone and
Holborn
President Falieres was received at the Guild
hall by the Prince Of Wales Sir John Charles
Bell Lord Mayor Of London. and Lady Bell.