New-York tribune., 1912-02-04
MOURNING TO Be Brief
Kings Return Not To Be Marked
by Signs Of Bereavement.
SOME UNPLEASANT PLAYS
"The Dust of Egypt" Another OF
a Too Long Series - New
Sutro Drama Announced.
tBy Gable to The Tribune.

TBN Cable to The Tribune
Iondon Feb. 3.-The ruling motive oi
the new reign is Imperialism. lhelo %
no change in the plans for the reception
of the King and Queen on their return
from India for the thanksgiving serV'''
at St Pauls or for the opening OF Parha-
ment. These are events In which '"s
dignity of the empire Is concerned anu
the private griefs and bereavements oi
tho royal family are not allowed TO in
terfere with them.
The grandeur of the royal progress 10
India apd the significance OF the chdhse'
in the imperial administration enecteu
on the Kings direct initiative VIII not
he marred by untimely signs OF mourn
ing for the Duke Of Fife. King George
will return as he went, with spiendld
demonstration of sea power, with Guarus
of honor. with swarms Of officials lr
gold lace and with a single new feature
at the arrival on the platform at VIC
toria station, where the Lord Mayors
and sheriffs OF London and several pro-
yinclal towns will be standing In their
robes with their chains Of office
To See the kina.
Loyal subjects will have a full oppor-
tunity of welcoming the King and Queen
with affectionate ardor on the occasion
OF the visit to st. Peul's on TUESDAY for
the service of Thanksgiving for their re-
turn. when semi-state ceremonial will
be observed.
The route from Buckingham Palace to
the city will be lined by military, ana
with Edwardian consideration for his
subjects, his majesty has directed that
the soldiers shall be stationed three
PAGES apart, in order that the thousands
who will take advantage Of this oppor-
tunity to welcome home their rnler may
enjoy as uninterrupted view as posi-
bic of the royal procession.
There will be no change I'm the external
arrangements for tho opening OF Parlla-
ment although, Of course, court mourn
ing cannot be dispensed with in the
House of Lords. Court functions may
he deferred n few weeks, but IL Is not
likely that there will be any material
reduction OF gayety during the season
in consequence Of the death OF the Kings
brother-in-law Mourning at any social
occasion will not be required unless
members Of the royal family are present,
Political receptions will follow the
opening of Parliament, and the activities
OF leading hostesses will not be ham
pered. The dances already arranged for
a small but early season will not be In
terrupted
The Kings plans for the summer are
not likely TO be announced until after
Easter. Ceremonial visits 70 the Austro-
Hungarian and German courts are prob
able, and a journey 10 Paris Is an IN
evjtable sequel to entente diplomacy and
Edwsrdian traditions.
Seen at the Theatres,
The series OF new plays. conspicuous
mainly for poor construction and un-
pleasant subjects, which has been the
dominating feature Of the theatrical sea
son, is continued at Wyndham's Thea
ire with Alan Campbelrs farcicai fam
tasy, THE Dust OF Egypt" The action
turns upon the resuscitation Of mummy
princess, weird theme. which naturally
would fascinate the imagination OF the
authors mother. Mrs. Patrick Campbell.
There is, however, no part good enough
for her, though Gerald du Maurier's
IL It,t nd In ha
part Of Geoffrey Lascelles, fitting be-
tween his Jermyn street chambers and
his Surrey country house. He Is sup
ported in coloress parts by Lyston Lyle.
Ernest Mainwarng. En!te Bell, Gladys
Harvey and other players.
Stronger dramatic work may he OK
pected next week at the Garrick Thea
tre where Alfred Sutro's new play, "'The
Fire Screen" will be produced by Arthur
Bourchier with Violet Vanbrugh, Kate
Cutler and Fisher White in good parts.
There will also be A revival Of The Sec
ond in Command" at the Playhouse.
Laurence Irving, who is making the
rounds Of the provincial theatres, has
arranged for two Shakespcarian produc-
tions in London, Hamlet" at the Hay
market, and "Othcllo," at His Majesty's,
where he will be seen as Iago There will
be unique Gilbert White exhibition in
London within a fortnight. with many
souvenirs Of the naturalist's life In Sell
borne of his work as a naturalist.
Owing to the death OF Alfred Tenny-
son Dickens the centennial celebrations
IN honor Of the novelist have been post.
poned until June. There will be no pill
grimage 10 Rochester, no big club din
ner, no visit TO the bathhouse at Ports
mouth and no public meeting at the City
Temple, but the Dickens Fellowship din
ner for one thousand poor children al
Lambeth will not be abandoned. and
there will be local celebrations at Rooh-
ester. Ipswich and Manchester.
The Thackeray costume ball promises
TO he brilliant event next week.
The Rev. n. j. Campbell will preach
at the City Temple tomorrow and will
be entertained at n welcome meeting on
Thursday. His talk about America Is
sympathetic, and the generous sincerity
OF his admiration for America cannot be
doubted.