South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-02

Princess Raus Twill. Worlu.
Mr. Alfred. as
he was Familiarity called by his in
Vulnerable friends, was not merely
a millionaire spending his wealth
profusely. lie was a man who liked
art. music, literature; who kept in
touch with the intellectual and
scientific movement OF the whole
world: who. thanks to his great per-
sonal intelligence and to his many
relatives and friends scattered all
over Europe. was perhaps one OF its
best-informed people. His manners
were i'm perfection of urbanity, his
conversation one of the wittiest il
has been my fortune to listen 70, his
kindness proverbial and his discre-
ton on a level with his indulgence
and avoidance of this ill-natured
gossip which unfortunately prevails
so often at fashionable entertain
ments.
\ Great FaNOrite.
Everybody liked him. and. what is
even better, everybody respected
him: no one found a nasty word or
an ill-natured remark 10 make about
him. and in spite Of the many ad-
vantages with which destiny had en-
dowed him, ne had not one single
enemy, but had contrived 20 acq lire
friends everywhere. His lovely house
was the center of the most brilliant
circle of which London could boast.
His evening parties. which consti-
tuted something quite unique. were
gatherings Of the loveliest women.
the cleverest men and the greatest
artists the British capital could
boast Of. He was an accomplished
host knew how to put every one at
his or her ease. always invited the
right people: never committed a
mistake i'm regard TO the persons
whom he asked TO accept his prince
Rothschild family was popular as
no other has ever been or ever will
be in England.
Alfred de Rahschild was also a
great musician. and one could hear
at his house the best music i'm Lon
don. He had done more than any
one else 10 encourage art and artists,
ed whether the opera would have
become the fashionable institution
il is now, or rather was before the
war. among the smart set of Brit
ish society. He had imposed his
sympathies in regard 10 music. as
we'll as in regard to many other
things on the public. who obedient
TO the impulse which he had sue
ceeded in giving 20 its tastes. had
followed him everywhere ne wished
TO take il. IL was the thing TO do
to go where Mr.. Alfred went, TO see
the people Mr.. Alfred saw. TO have
the same likes and dislikes Mr.. AL
fred had, 10 do what Mr.. Alfred did
He was. in his own way, "A small
king among his fellow creatures
and. what is rare for a sovereign
he was thoroughly appreciated b!
his subjects.
The late King Edward was very
fond of Mr.. de Rothschild and wa.
a frequent guest at his house. And
following the example given by tn,
monarch, the smart set. which reg
ulated its actions and movements in
accordance with his own. considered
it "A privilege to be asked 10 join tn,
select parties given by Mr.. Alfred
The latter knew very well the worth
of all those who toadied TO him anC
who resoTted TO any kind OF tricl
in order TO be included in his visit
ing list. But he never made a sigr
that was the case. He was far toe
much a man Of the world TO show
that he had taken a true apprecia
ton of the numerous batteries which
were poured down upon him from
every side.
Personal RccOllectiOns.
remember him so well on tn,
night OF the marriage Of the pres
ent king and queen of England
There were great Examinations il
the city in honor Of the event. anC
Alfred de Rothschild had arranged
large supper party for all IN,
people who had ventured down L
look at the popular festival IL wa
I KIM oA open MUSE anu ne ndt
told all his friends and numerous
acquaintance 10 come and res
themselves after their eXertion,
among the immense crowds which
thronged the streets OF London OF
that memora bic occasion. OF course
every one Who was enabled TO do ;,
had been delighted TO accept this
cordial invitation.
But there were also people L
whom II had not been extended whS
thought that il would be an excel
lent occasion 20 put in an appear
ance in that wonderful home they
hal not been lucky enough 10 sc,
before. and that among the multi
tude OF guests coming and COINS
their presence would not be noticed
BY the host OF course, their hope,
in that respect proved vain. but Mr.
Rothschild was far too well bred q
allow these intruders 10 guess tina