New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-28

life. but none will be more interesting
or more valuable than the one she has
now in view. Nine. Guilbert plans TO
found in New York a combined school
and salon. something which not even
France now possesses, but which the
French diseuse feels confident America.
if it be but given the chance, viii well
come. Nine. Guibert when she came
to this country last year had no idea Of
the enthusiasm Of the reception when
was TO be hers. In her memory was
the scar of the abominable treatment
she had received from the vaudeville
audiences Of a number Of years before
Although she knew she was not TO ap-
pear again before audiences OF tnaI
type, she scarcely dreamed Of the popu-
lar success which was to be hers. Sne
came 10 America as sort OF MISSION
ary for French song Finding that the .
people are already converted, she IN
tends to remain to establish a centre .
where may be gathered and taught the .
spirit of the two races, two races so .
different. vet so necessary one 20 the b
other. Il is the French artists belet /
that the great artistic want IN Ne"
York is that Of common meeting place .
for artists. scientists and literary men
and women. A young and ardent spirit
Is left alone. unless through a rare
combination of events he is admitted
70 few houses, where probably ne
finds only boredom. But rear aftlsl'c
salon America does not possess anu
this is what Nine. Guilbert wishes her
sohool to he. All she needs is build
inc large enough to serve as nome
for her project, and it for this that she
eppeals TO the millionaires OF America
Az she herself says: God knows
there is enough money foolishiy gwen
to found hundred such schools as
mine! Look at your Century Theatre
Yet my project will cost little and mean
much. And. do not fear, am the type
Of woman to make it a success
No one who could have heard Nine
Cuilbert utter these words would nave
for q moment doubted that power Inc
vitality. the enthusiasm she displays
upon the stage were there IN concen-
trated force. 40
"My school will be devoted to the
.,och;ro Of diction, both French ana
English: song Interpretation ana ACT
irop said Nine. Guilbert. CLEAR md-
sical diction is the first requisite lot
either the concert or dramatic stage
vet how little attention is paid to II
in America! Then, as 70 song inter
pretation, it is extraordinary no" III
tle is known either in England or
America of the vast wealth oil iol"
song produced in England. THESE
songs are very beautiful and ought
70 be the heritage Of every child
shall make a particular effort to teach
these. OF course French songs VIII De
another element impaired. In the
teaching of these feel great deal
more is taught either than the mere
song or its most effective method oil
INTERPRETATION for in nations tolN-
sonos more than anywhere else Is
found the soul of that nation. In the
study. then. Of English and French
song we bring to life the spirit winch
,,i,,otas the two races and by NUT
uaIlv understanding them forge an
other link in the chain that should
hiring together our two literatures and
languages. As to the teaching oil act
inc. hardly think any one Will con-
tradict me when say it is in America
most urgently needed. You have IN
YOUR actresses great potential talent;
some of my best pupils in PARIS nave
been Americans, but you have no
school where correct knowledge OF
how 20 use that talent can be properly
learned.
But there will be another feature OF
the school which | hope will prove
fully as important. intend to have
an afternoon or two a week, or an even
ing. set apart for the meeting OF men
and women who ought to meet but
wbo under the present circumstances
have no chance. Ii, for instance, a
Young unknown poet writes fine poem
want TO be able TO write to him and
ask him to one Of these gatherings
whether | know him or not. Here ne
will meet other poets, musicians
nainters and literary men. Instead oil
being lonely in this great city ne VIII
no able 20 know kindred spirits, many
~ them prominent in the artistic
world. In this way he will be encour-
aged and his mind and spirit enriched
81 also intend to invite prominent
, Frenchmen, artists, poets, scientists
politicians. TO visit me and add their
presence to the attractiyeness OF these
gatherings. ! know every one in the
artistic and political world Of France
and many OF these men and women
would be glad TO visit me in order 10
strengthen the bond that binds the two
countries. At present they do not
come because they DO not wish TO stay
in hotels and among strangers. ny
] house would be to them home; IN d
they would find the atmosphere that
4 they love, and in IT they would meet
ardent spirits TO whom they can give
much and from whom they can receive
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