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ECONOMY , THE GRAND LAW OF NATURE . ( Continued ) . In continuing our subject from last week , let us consider how this grand law of the universe has served as a rule and guide to man , not only with regard to himself in his physical , but , also in his mental capacity . As to his body he soon , even from his earliest years , iearns how necessary it is for him if he would wish to enjoy perfect health that he should use
wisely the many bounteous blessings of the senses in their various forms , which have been freely bestowed by his beneficent Creator . He is taught not to tax to their fullest extent his bodily powers , but to keep in reserve a store of vitality , upon which he may be able to call when assailed by sickness , accident , or any unforseen disaster . Thus it happens , when reduced by illness almost to the ebb of life , the wisdom of economy is evident . Then
it is that Nature kindly shows how grateful she is to those who have treated her with filial reverence ; the loving mother , when called upon , comes to aid , and by the rallying powers which have been stored up in the past she is enabled to ward off not only present danger , but ensure against renewed attacks in the future . As in the body , so equally in the mind , should there be a wise observance of this beneficent law of Economy . Although , of
course , by being exercised , the powers of the intellect become fully developed , and attain their due measure of efficiency , yet , the striving to attain to perfection must be restrained within prudent--limits . How many lamentable instances there have been where the brilliant scholar , at the very acme of success , has suddenly succumbed , and been hurled from the pinnacle of greatness , never able to
recover , because not only has the brain been worked to the utmost of its resources , leaving nothing stored up for the future , but it has been heavily discounted . In a case like this the body becomes affected similarly to the mind , they act and re-act upon each other , and when severe illness supervenes , recovery is practically hopeless ; the law of Economy has been disregarded , nothing is in reserve , nothing stored up for a pressing emergency .
We have in our recollection a notable example of what we have adduced . Many years ago , a young man at Cambridge , of a most amiable disposition , the pride of his college and delight of his relations and friends , had achieved the object of his ambition , he had won the coveted blue ribbon of the University—the Senior Wranglership . He had gained the prize , but it was , alas , soon evident at a most terrible cost . Poor suffering Nature , afflicted so distressingly both in body and mind , could no longer
endure the strain upon her . She suddenly collapsed . This " young man of the year , " of whom a brilliant future was predicted , without any warning became a poor harmless idiot , incapable of sane reason in the least degree . A terrible lesson this to all future students , not to forget that Nature , while she is , and can be , a loving mother , is capable of becoming , when deeply wronged , a Nemesis to prove that , injured beyond all hope of forgiveness , she can become an instrument of righteous vengeance .
THE NEW GALLERY , REGENT STREET . EXHIBITION OF FLEMISH PICTURES , INCLUDING A SELECTION FROM THE WORKS OF SIR PETER PAUL RUBENS . [ First Notice . ] Perhaps one of the most interesting exhibitions of Art , at present , is to be seen at the New Gallery , Regent-street . It consists of a choice loan collection of the master pieces of Flemish Art , including a selection from
the works of Sir Peter Paul Rubens . There are , also , a few pictures on loan of the British School . A few prefaratory notes on early art in the Netherlands may throw light on the subject under our consideration . In the Low Countries , or in the present Kingdoms of the Netherlands , Holland , and Belgium , Art in 7 th and Sth centuries was practised with great success in several leading monasteries , such as those at Koln ( Cologne ) , Tournay ,
Ghent , & c . which were veritable centres of culture and civilization . There are two MS . Gospel Books of 7 th century , of vellum , adorned with illuminations and miniatures , which show a considerable amount of artistic skill , which are preserved in the Church of Maaseyck . They were executed by two sainted sisters , Harlindis and Reylindis , abbesses of Aldeneyck . It was , however , Charles the Great who gave the first impulse to Art . He
gathered about him artists from Constantinople , Italy , and England , to adorn his palaces at Nijmwegen and at Aachen ( Aix la Chapelle ) , established a School of Art , which was attached to his court , and in 807 not only issued a decree that all churches should be adorned with paintings , but appointed inspectors to see that his orders were carried out . The emperors Otho 2 nd and Otho 3 rd ( 972-1002 ) employed at their court several
Byzantine artists ; all their works have disappeared , but a strong Byzantine influence is evident in many works of art which have escaped destruction , such , for instance , as the enamelled plaques on the shrine of St . Mark , at Huy , and the Gospels of Stavelot , now in the Royal Library at Brussels . A large number of other illuminated MSS ., enable us to trace the gradual development of local pictorial art ; one good
example , a Bible in two large folio volumes , written , illustrated , and adorned with miniatures , bound by two monks of the Abbey of Stavelot , Goderan , and Ernest . It occupied their working hours during four years , and was completed in 1097 . It is now in the British Museum . Up to the end of the 12 th century Art in the Low Countries was almost entirely under the control of the monastic orders . The abbeys , and even many of the priories , had around them a large number of dependents , who worked
for , and under the direction of , the monks , who had always two schools ; one in which they trained their own novices in the Arts and Sciences , the other in which they instructed their dependents in every craft . There is documentary evidence to show that these dependents , living under the protection of the abbot , were to be counted by hundreds , and sometimes even by thousands . They formed communities , working not only for the monks , but also , under strict regulations , for outsiders .
SAVOY THEATRE . We attended a matinee at the above theatre . A new comic opera was performed , entitled , " The Rose of Persia . " The book is b y Capt . Basil Hood , the music being composed by Bro . Sir Arthur Sullivan . The story is ingenious and has a great share of originality . In one part , however , we
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have a distinct reminder of the introduction of the Arabian Nights—the leading idea , however , being on different lines . The lyrics are graceful and telling , they flow easily , the dialogue is smart and witty . Some of it is worth repeating . Sunbeam : " When I married your money , I meant to be in the best society , one day . " Hassan : " We were in it , one day . One day was enough for me . " Sun .: " The ball was at our feet . I shall never
forget that . " Has .: The ball was at our house , I shall never forget that Upper classes ? - / know ' em , however much they pretend not to know me . They look everything I gave them , and when there was nothing else for them to take , they took me for one of the -waiters . " Abdallah : " Five and twenty widows ! Unhappy lot ! " Sun .: A lot—but not unhappy . " There is a song for Hassan and chorus " When my father sent me to Ispahan , " it is very amusing , here are two of the
lines" A man may be nothing at all at home , But something in the City ! " As is evident , Capt . Hood is apt at repartee . Yttsitf : " I ' ve love tales of kisses and quarrels , queer mixture of honey and gall , and some of those stories have morals , and others no morals at all . " Hassan : " Please , remember the ladies . " Yus .: " I have drawing room talesyou will greet
, them as fit for your sister or aunt . " Has . : " That ' s better . " Yus .: " I have stories so short you'll repeat them ; and others so broad that you can ' t ! " There is an amusing quartett , re " truth and the well , " in which it is suggested " We'll tell the truth diluted ! Just a little taradiddle-iddle-id diluted ! " There is a capital society song by the Sultan , with chorus . Taken as a whole , the libretto is excellent . With regard to the musicwe
, think it is in Sir Arthur ' s best style ; whilst it is melodious in the highest degree ; some of the phrasing is strikingly original . There is a brilliant song for Yusuf and chorus— " I care not if the cup I hold ; " a tuneful graceful trio , with dance and chorus , " Musical Maidens are we ( we are three ) ; " an octett—the expression varied in the three lines"But what will become of itsl" Has "No , what will become of mel "
Others : " No , what would become of them ? " is strikingly appropriate ; a lively quartett and Dervish dance ; a charming song ( Act 2 ) , " Oh , what is love ? " the concluding portion with Yusuf is beautifully harmonised . There is also a septett , a fine piece of musical writing . A song by Yusuf , " Our tale is told , " and the concluding song by Hassan , " There was once a small Street Arab . " " The Rose of Persia" will fully sustain Sir
Arthurs reputation . The interpretation of this bright clever work is in competent skilful hands . Mr . Walter Passmore , in the role of Hassan , does full justice to his part ; whilst amusing , he is not vulgar . We did not see Miss Isabel Jay in the part of the Sultana Zubeydeh ( Rose in Bloom ) , owing to her indisposition it was undertaken by Miss Gertrude Jerrard , who seemed to be fully proficient . The Misses Jessie Rose , Louie Pounds ,
and Emmie Owen acquitted themselves most satisfactorily as the favourite slaves ; Miss Rosina Brandram as " Dancing Sunbeam " has a part especially suited to her style ; Mr . Robert Evett , Mr . H . A . Lytton , and Mr . Geo . Ridgwell ably carried out the parts of Yusuf , the Sultan , and Abdallah ( a priest ) . We trust the opera will have the success it so well rrterits .
GENERAL NOTES . As an addendum to our article on " The New Year—some of its ancient gifts , " we may notice , as a curious fact , the divergence of opinion in our modern times as to the observance , or wow-observance , of certain festal days and times . As an illustration we may mention that in France , especially in Paris , Christmas Day ( Jourde Noel ) , is not observed as a day of rejoicing in the manner so general with us . The great day with the
French is New Year s Day ( Jour de 1 An ) , better known as " Le Jour des Etrennes . " On that day , so long looked forward to by all grades of people , from the highest to the lowest , mutual visits are interchanged between relations and friends , and it is an imperative , though unwritten , law , that each one should receive a present , however poor and insignificant it may be , as a token of amity and good will . A very delightful senti-ne > t , truly characteristic of our light-hearted neighbours . In the higher grades of
Society , with the gentlemen who pay these morning calls , evening Iress is de rigettr . Sweetmeat boxes , " Bonbonniores " for the ladies and children , are very general presents , there are , however , many others such as flowers , articles of jewellery , lace , dress , & c , according to the taste of the donors and reci p ients . It is a sine qua non that something should be given . With us , in Great Britain , New Year ' s Day is observed by the Scotch instead of Christmas Day , for religious reasons we cannot here enter into .
Armoured Glass . —Glass plates cast with wire gauze , or rather mesh , enclosed in its substance , submitted to tests at the Chemnitz Technical Institute and the Vienna Technological Museum , were found to possess great consistency as well as resistance to pressure , shock , and 'the effects of heat . While plates of ordinary glass frequently broke under the sudden
application of pressure , the strengthened glass was only cracked , and the cracks caused by rapid changes of temperature permitted neither damp nor flame to pass . It has already been proposed to use the strengthened glass for protecting water-gauge tubes ; and the above named qualities would seem to indicate its use for the glasses of safety lamps .
The exhibition promoted by the artists of the United Kingdom for the benefit of the War Fund , will be opened at the Guildhall Art Gallery on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., by her Royal Highness Princess Louise . It is fully anticipated that the fund , of which the Queen is the patron , Sir Edwd . Poynter the President , and Sir Alma Tadema the chairman , will be a large one , as it is intended that the proceeds of the exhibition and the sale
of the works of art shall represent the bounty of the world of art . Some notable names appear upon the committee , namely , Mr . Frank Dicksee ( vice-chairman ) , and Messrs . Brock , Crofts , Fildes , Stanhope Forbes , Giegory , Herkomer , Holman Hunt , T . G . Jackson , Ouless , Sargent , Hamo Thornycroft , and Waterlow ; while the hon . sec . is Mr . M . H , Spielmann . The opening ceremony will take place at three p . m .
* v •* * Mrs . Patrick Campbell has postponed her opening date at the Royalty Theatre to Saturday , the 27 th inst . On the opening night , in addition to " The Canary" and the Sacrament of Judas , " Mrs . Patrick Campbell will recite a new poem entitled "The Women of Britain , " written by Mrs . Arthur Harter .
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Science, Art, And The Drama.
Science , Art , and the Drama .
ECONOMY , THE GRAND LAW OF NATURE . ( Continued ) . In continuing our subject from last week , let us consider how this grand law of the universe has served as a rule and guide to man , not only with regard to himself in his physical , but , also in his mental capacity . As to his body he soon , even from his earliest years , iearns how necessary it is for him if he would wish to enjoy perfect health that he should use
wisely the many bounteous blessings of the senses in their various forms , which have been freely bestowed by his beneficent Creator . He is taught not to tax to their fullest extent his bodily powers , but to keep in reserve a store of vitality , upon which he may be able to call when assailed by sickness , accident , or any unforseen disaster . Thus it happens , when reduced by illness almost to the ebb of life , the wisdom of economy is evident . Then
it is that Nature kindly shows how grateful she is to those who have treated her with filial reverence ; the loving mother , when called upon , comes to aid , and by the rallying powers which have been stored up in the past she is enabled to ward off not only present danger , but ensure against renewed attacks in the future . As in the body , so equally in the mind , should there be a wise observance of this beneficent law of Economy . Although , of
course , by being exercised , the powers of the intellect become fully developed , and attain their due measure of efficiency , yet , the striving to attain to perfection must be restrained within prudent--limits . How many lamentable instances there have been where the brilliant scholar , at the very acme of success , has suddenly succumbed , and been hurled from the pinnacle of greatness , never able to
recover , because not only has the brain been worked to the utmost of its resources , leaving nothing stored up for the future , but it has been heavily discounted . In a case like this the body becomes affected similarly to the mind , they act and re-act upon each other , and when severe illness supervenes , recovery is practically hopeless ; the law of Economy has been disregarded , nothing is in reserve , nothing stored up for a pressing emergency .
We have in our recollection a notable example of what we have adduced . Many years ago , a young man at Cambridge , of a most amiable disposition , the pride of his college and delight of his relations and friends , had achieved the object of his ambition , he had won the coveted blue ribbon of the University—the Senior Wranglership . He had gained the prize , but it was , alas , soon evident at a most terrible cost . Poor suffering Nature , afflicted so distressingly both in body and mind , could no longer
endure the strain upon her . She suddenly collapsed . This " young man of the year , " of whom a brilliant future was predicted , without any warning became a poor harmless idiot , incapable of sane reason in the least degree . A terrible lesson this to all future students , not to forget that Nature , while she is , and can be , a loving mother , is capable of becoming , when deeply wronged , a Nemesis to prove that , injured beyond all hope of forgiveness , she can become an instrument of righteous vengeance .
THE NEW GALLERY , REGENT STREET . EXHIBITION OF FLEMISH PICTURES , INCLUDING A SELECTION FROM THE WORKS OF SIR PETER PAUL RUBENS . [ First Notice . ] Perhaps one of the most interesting exhibitions of Art , at present , is to be seen at the New Gallery , Regent-street . It consists of a choice loan collection of the master pieces of Flemish Art , including a selection from
the works of Sir Peter Paul Rubens . There are , also , a few pictures on loan of the British School . A few prefaratory notes on early art in the Netherlands may throw light on the subject under our consideration . In the Low Countries , or in the present Kingdoms of the Netherlands , Holland , and Belgium , Art in 7 th and Sth centuries was practised with great success in several leading monasteries , such as those at Koln ( Cologne ) , Tournay ,
Ghent , & c . which were veritable centres of culture and civilization . There are two MS . Gospel Books of 7 th century , of vellum , adorned with illuminations and miniatures , which show a considerable amount of artistic skill , which are preserved in the Church of Maaseyck . They were executed by two sainted sisters , Harlindis and Reylindis , abbesses of Aldeneyck . It was , however , Charles the Great who gave the first impulse to Art . He
gathered about him artists from Constantinople , Italy , and England , to adorn his palaces at Nijmwegen and at Aachen ( Aix la Chapelle ) , established a School of Art , which was attached to his court , and in 807 not only issued a decree that all churches should be adorned with paintings , but appointed inspectors to see that his orders were carried out . The emperors Otho 2 nd and Otho 3 rd ( 972-1002 ) employed at their court several
Byzantine artists ; all their works have disappeared , but a strong Byzantine influence is evident in many works of art which have escaped destruction , such , for instance , as the enamelled plaques on the shrine of St . Mark , at Huy , and the Gospels of Stavelot , now in the Royal Library at Brussels . A large number of other illuminated MSS ., enable us to trace the gradual development of local pictorial art ; one good
example , a Bible in two large folio volumes , written , illustrated , and adorned with miniatures , bound by two monks of the Abbey of Stavelot , Goderan , and Ernest . It occupied their working hours during four years , and was completed in 1097 . It is now in the British Museum . Up to the end of the 12 th century Art in the Low Countries was almost entirely under the control of the monastic orders . The abbeys , and even many of the priories , had around them a large number of dependents , who worked
for , and under the direction of , the monks , who had always two schools ; one in which they trained their own novices in the Arts and Sciences , the other in which they instructed their dependents in every craft . There is documentary evidence to show that these dependents , living under the protection of the abbot , were to be counted by hundreds , and sometimes even by thousands . They formed communities , working not only for the monks , but also , under strict regulations , for outsiders .
SAVOY THEATRE . We attended a matinee at the above theatre . A new comic opera was performed , entitled , " The Rose of Persia . " The book is b y Capt . Basil Hood , the music being composed by Bro . Sir Arthur Sullivan . The story is ingenious and has a great share of originality . In one part , however , we
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have a distinct reminder of the introduction of the Arabian Nights—the leading idea , however , being on different lines . The lyrics are graceful and telling , they flow easily , the dialogue is smart and witty . Some of it is worth repeating . Sunbeam : " When I married your money , I meant to be in the best society , one day . " Hassan : " We were in it , one day . One day was enough for me . " Sun .: " The ball was at our feet . I shall never
forget that . " Has .: The ball was at our house , I shall never forget that Upper classes ? - / know ' em , however much they pretend not to know me . They look everything I gave them , and when there was nothing else for them to take , they took me for one of the -waiters . " Abdallah : " Five and twenty widows ! Unhappy lot ! " Sun .: A lot—but not unhappy . " There is a song for Hassan and chorus " When my father sent me to Ispahan , " it is very amusing , here are two of the
lines" A man may be nothing at all at home , But something in the City ! " As is evident , Capt . Hood is apt at repartee . Yttsitf : " I ' ve love tales of kisses and quarrels , queer mixture of honey and gall , and some of those stories have morals , and others no morals at all . " Hassan : " Please , remember the ladies . " Yus .: " I have drawing room talesyou will greet
, them as fit for your sister or aunt . " Has . : " That ' s better . " Yus .: " I have stories so short you'll repeat them ; and others so broad that you can ' t ! " There is an amusing quartett , re " truth and the well , " in which it is suggested " We'll tell the truth diluted ! Just a little taradiddle-iddle-id diluted ! " There is a capital society song by the Sultan , with chorus . Taken as a whole , the libretto is excellent . With regard to the musicwe
, think it is in Sir Arthur ' s best style ; whilst it is melodious in the highest degree ; some of the phrasing is strikingly original . There is a brilliant song for Yusuf and chorus— " I care not if the cup I hold ; " a tuneful graceful trio , with dance and chorus , " Musical Maidens are we ( we are three ) ; " an octett—the expression varied in the three lines"But what will become of itsl" Has "No , what will become of mel "
Others : " No , what would become of them ? " is strikingly appropriate ; a lively quartett and Dervish dance ; a charming song ( Act 2 ) , " Oh , what is love ? " the concluding portion with Yusuf is beautifully harmonised . There is also a septett , a fine piece of musical writing . A song by Yusuf , " Our tale is told , " and the concluding song by Hassan , " There was once a small Street Arab . " " The Rose of Persia" will fully sustain Sir
Arthurs reputation . The interpretation of this bright clever work is in competent skilful hands . Mr . Walter Passmore , in the role of Hassan , does full justice to his part ; whilst amusing , he is not vulgar . We did not see Miss Isabel Jay in the part of the Sultana Zubeydeh ( Rose in Bloom ) , owing to her indisposition it was undertaken by Miss Gertrude Jerrard , who seemed to be fully proficient . The Misses Jessie Rose , Louie Pounds ,
and Emmie Owen acquitted themselves most satisfactorily as the favourite slaves ; Miss Rosina Brandram as " Dancing Sunbeam " has a part especially suited to her style ; Mr . Robert Evett , Mr . H . A . Lytton , and Mr . Geo . Ridgwell ably carried out the parts of Yusuf , the Sultan , and Abdallah ( a priest ) . We trust the opera will have the success it so well rrterits .
GENERAL NOTES . As an addendum to our article on " The New Year—some of its ancient gifts , " we may notice , as a curious fact , the divergence of opinion in our modern times as to the observance , or wow-observance , of certain festal days and times . As an illustration we may mention that in France , especially in Paris , Christmas Day ( Jourde Noel ) , is not observed as a day of rejoicing in the manner so general with us . The great day with the
French is New Year s Day ( Jour de 1 An ) , better known as " Le Jour des Etrennes . " On that day , so long looked forward to by all grades of people , from the highest to the lowest , mutual visits are interchanged between relations and friends , and it is an imperative , though unwritten , law , that each one should receive a present , however poor and insignificant it may be , as a token of amity and good will . A very delightful senti-ne > t , truly characteristic of our light-hearted neighbours . In the higher grades of
Society , with the gentlemen who pay these morning calls , evening Iress is de rigettr . Sweetmeat boxes , " Bonbonniores " for the ladies and children , are very general presents , there are , however , many others such as flowers , articles of jewellery , lace , dress , & c , according to the taste of the donors and reci p ients . It is a sine qua non that something should be given . With us , in Great Britain , New Year ' s Day is observed by the Scotch instead of Christmas Day , for religious reasons we cannot here enter into .
Armoured Glass . —Glass plates cast with wire gauze , or rather mesh , enclosed in its substance , submitted to tests at the Chemnitz Technical Institute and the Vienna Technological Museum , were found to possess great consistency as well as resistance to pressure , shock , and 'the effects of heat . While plates of ordinary glass frequently broke under the sudden
application of pressure , the strengthened glass was only cracked , and the cracks caused by rapid changes of temperature permitted neither damp nor flame to pass . It has already been proposed to use the strengthened glass for protecting water-gauge tubes ; and the above named qualities would seem to indicate its use for the glasses of safety lamps .
The exhibition promoted by the artists of the United Kingdom for the benefit of the War Fund , will be opened at the Guildhall Art Gallery on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., by her Royal Highness Princess Louise . It is fully anticipated that the fund , of which the Queen is the patron , Sir Edwd . Poynter the President , and Sir Alma Tadema the chairman , will be a large one , as it is intended that the proceeds of the exhibition and the sale
of the works of art shall represent the bounty of the world of art . Some notable names appear upon the committee , namely , Mr . Frank Dicksee ( vice-chairman ) , and Messrs . Brock , Crofts , Fildes , Stanhope Forbes , Giegory , Herkomer , Holman Hunt , T . G . Jackson , Ouless , Sargent , Hamo Thornycroft , and Waterlow ; while the hon . sec . is Mr . M . H , Spielmann . The opening ceremony will take place at three p . m .
* v •* * Mrs . Patrick Campbell has postponed her opening date at the Royalty Theatre to Saturday , the 27 th inst . On the opening night , in addition to " The Canary" and the Sacrament of Judas , " Mrs . Patrick Campbell will recite a new poem entitled "The Women of Britain , " written by Mrs . Arthur Harter .