Evening star., 1922-04-02

well as the family Of the diplomat:
1t lies adjacent to the great forestal
park which surrounds the extensive
college and grounds of the agricul-
tutions of natural history and zool-
ogy. Lying on a wide and splendid
highway, edged with marvellous and
ancient trees. the situation Is ideal
!; from every point Of view. Dr.. Collier
eauable climate Of Santiago. the result
OF Its proximity to the ocean. Sur
rounded by lofty peaks, 1t can claim
all the advantages of l. mountain re-
sort, too. and while frost is not un-
known 1t descends on the valley but
rarely, while snowstorm Is an
event One of tho mighty and pros
porous cities of the southern hemi--
sphere, Santiago has charming ad-
)ancts to interest the stranger
marvellous cathedral. built In the
house. to which go all the eminent
artists of the world. and unparalleled
opportunities for social intercourse.
advantages this winter In meeting the
celebrated women from other coun-
tries. especially from Great Britain.
Lady Charles Henry. who was here
last week with her sister Miss
Lewisohn, and her brother. Mr. Adolf
leader of the house of commons. Sir
Charles Henry, member from Henley
on the Thames. The fine riverside
mansion of Sir Charles. Parkwood
House. Is a familiar landmark. and
presents a glorious picture when the
regatta events are in progress and
ii Is in gala attire and the center OF
the social activity of those crowded
days. The Henrys have London
residence in Carlton Gardens. and en-
,,rt,er t1na
But their chief seat Is at Wellington.
a picturesque town of Staffordshire.
where the rambling old Eiizabethan
mansion. Brooklands on the banks OF
the Severn. is filled with guests dur
ing the hunting and fishing season.
interest in the birthplace of the elder
Edwin Booth, the tragedian. situated
on her husbands land. just outside
Wolverhanpton. and she keeps the
She is the daughter of Mr.. Leonard
Lewisohn Of New York. and her mar
riage to the British statesman took
place at her home there IN lS9Z.
Though a frequent visitor to her for
mer home. Lady Henry. has rarely
been to Washington. and her week 5
visit was exceptionally enjoyable.
The capital has shown such SYM
pathetic interest in all that concerns
inc eNlleQ tSuSSldHS lhdI ehS ~
Of Russian operas and operettas.
which are having vogue IN Ne"
York and Chicago, arouses keen an
ticipation. The great Russian singer,
Chaliapin. for whom 1t Is claimed tnat
he. not only possesses one OF the pne,
nomenal voices in the history OF
music but that he is also the hnest
actor now before the public. has been
lending his genius to what are be-
coming popular as Musco"y nights In
New York and in the large cities OF
the middle west. Under the direction
Of Challapin. the stage accessories are
designed and painted by the vast col
ony of exiled artists and decorators,
and some astonishing results nave
been reported. Operas little known
burlesques. properly environed. are
taking this country by storm MISS
Mary Gardens group of artists has
just given a version OF the much
talked-of production Of Serge FRO.
kof1ev, THE Love for Three Oranges.
and rounded out into more conven-
tional lines than when 1t was given
first in Moscow for the amusement of
the unfortunate children Of Car
Nicholas. it seems likely to be one OF
composer, NJ. Prokoftev. and the scenic
director OF the imperial opera house
in Petrograd. now in exile. spent
months on the interior furnishings,
and the curtain rises on perfect
presentation of the inner court In
great Russian palace. while all the
costumes are faithful copies OF the
apparel OF the period. This produc-
ton is to go on the road after few
weeks in Chicago, accompanied by the
Russian ballet and artists so closely
identified with its success
King Alfonso OF Spain, who threw
his power and prestige last season so
completely into during the horse peo-
pie to his capital and to considering
the merits of his country. has suffered
no abatement Of zeal, and plans are
afoot to make racing In Madrid claim
tho attention of the world. All the
eminent mobiles, and especially the
court officials, are supporting. the
king, and it seems likely that the
racing In 1922 will assume all the i'm
portance of the English Derby or the
Paris Grand Prix. This country Is
sending some few horses. including
the best in the August Belmont
stables and some from Virginia. Mr.:
Harry Payne Whitney and Reginald
Vanderbilt are also seeking entries.
and II the terms are pleasing their
example may be followed by other
owners of fine racers. Great Britain
is taking a leading part, and already
the Duke of Westminster. Lord Car
noryan and Lord Londonderry are In
Madrid. erecting shelters for their
steeds and exercising their mounts.