New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-10-18
KING AT NEW MARKET
LONDON,S SOCIAL SIDE.
American Teachers Make Ercellent
Impressior,-The Theatres.
Especial by French Cable 20 Tho Tribune
rCopyrisft 1905 by The Tribune AssociatioH-i

rCoovrisht 1908. The Trfbuns AssociatioH-i
London. Oct. liking Edward WhiIe over
whelmed with diplomatic work, does not neglect
IN. social side Of reignIng- He has been a
.,,a,t aoure st the Newmarket races, and
has returned to the palace from Sandrinsnarn
FOR consultations with Premier Asquith and SIT
Edward Grey and small court function ne
u,,,, nav a visit to West Dean Park next week.
where William Dodge James will entertain MN
with covert shooting on a large scaAe. me
Queen will Join him from Denmark at the emu
Of the week.
The Liberal hostesses are bestirring then-
seIves TO brighten the dull session OF Parliament
with receptions and dinner parties Mrs As
auth is taking the lead and making the old
house in Downing street social centre a
large company of American teachers have mn
ished their first visit to London. under Alfred
Nosely's general direction, and are starting on
round of the provincial towns in quest or
educational experience. There was fuLl muster
OF men and women at Mrs. Reids reception ana
the party has been entertained by Sir AIRED
Bateman and others. The teachers have maze
an excellent impression by their vivacious man
ners and hearty appreciation Of everything thaI
ia done for them They are visiting some or the
best schools in the Kingdom. and have good
facilities for studying their methods OF WORK
Their itinerary includes Journey 20 Ireland
election as treasurer OF Gray's Inn has been
celebrated to-day by the Benchers with becem-
ing dignity and oratory. His Is the greatest
name connected with the famous inn, ana MS
connection with the ancient hall and garden from
his youth until his tragic fall is proved by the
records preserved by the Benchers. This unique
event was called to remembrance by the enter
taInment Of a small group OF distinguished
guests at luncheon in the hall which Bacon
knew. The American Ambassador was among
them. project for placing permanent memo
rial Of the great Lord Chancellor In the garden
was informally discussed.
Admiral Stockton has returned from Scotland.
and has received invitation from the PHI
grims for dinner late IN November, when Pro
fessor Wilson Brown. university fellow and dele
gate to the maritime conference, will be in Lon
don.
Mary Moores acting in Daviess new play at
the Criterion, Lady Eppngs Lawsuit. IS
brilliant and with the help OF wonderful gowns.
insures success. Eric Lewis, as the Judge in
burlesque court trial. hits OF Justice Darling
without fear Of contempt proceedings. Lady
Epping is an irresponsible society woman with
a mania for writing plays and entertaining
celebrities. The satire is aimed at an imaginary
target, for the literary salon has disappeared
from Lo don and the smart women are content
with amateur theatricals and stop short Of
dramatic authorship.
Fannie Ward has been highly praised By the
critics f-r her performance IN Jeromes play at
the Aldwych Theatre Fanny and the Servant
Problem" She Is supported by an excellent
company, and series OF drol situations excites
continuous laughter.
H B. Irving has returned TO London like a
conoueror In the old favorite THE Lyons Mall"
His acting has steadily improved since his
American tour. and he now commands the en-
thusIasm OF the galleries. His portrayal OF the
drunken Dubosc waiting for the execution OF
his innocent substitute IS the best bit of melo-
drama seen for years Lady Irving witnessed
the first night performance It being her first
public appearance since the funeral Of her hus-
band In Westminster Abbey. Jeromes Passing
Of the Third Floor Back" is attracting the re-
ligious public rivalling in success The Servant
In the House IN America. and Il will be trans
ferred by Forbes Robertson to a second theatre
from the st. James's. /. n. F.