[Letter to Mrs. S. M. Compton] Page: 3 of 8
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distance of two blocks is the Musee do Cluny, once an Abbey but now a Museum of
Medieval History. For the lcver of history and antiquity this is a Heaven of
Delight. Th3 building itself is built on Roman foundations, dating back before
the birth of Christ. It is a good sample of the grape-vine style of Gothic
decoration.
In the Luxemberg Galleries are many beautiful pieces of sculpture and
painting- and many which are not so beautiful. It is a sort of "Proving ground"
does not
for the Louvre which is the "Palace of Immortals". If a picture stand the test
in the Luxemberg it has very little chsvce of ever being placed in the Louvre.
Every one has written of the Louvre so I will wait until later or until I get
home to tell you of it. The gardens around the Museum of which I was speaking
are among the finest in the World. Gardening in Furope seems to be an instinct;
even the farms are as perfectly landscaped as the finest estates at home. In
this garden, in addition to the horticultural exhibits are many fine pieces of
statuary. One of these pieces is , magnificent fountain, donated by Catherine
de Medici. Catherine was a cruel, proud ruler of old France but shy sure knew k
her sculpture.
A few evenings -go the popular Frdench usic Hall Star and Aerican Aovie
actor, Maurice Chevalier, was playing here in the E- Theatre. The entertainment
there is what we call Vaudeville in the States. w we it was interesting to note
how a popular favorite is received by the French people. Maurice Chevalier was
compelled to give six encores and even then the crowd would not allow him to go.
until he had sung the song which wade him fazous in France, Yalentina. This song
by the way would be barred at home on account of the lines. They were not so
particular, however, and the entire audience joined with Chevalier in singing
the chorus-
You know we were told the Latin Quarter of Paris was a thing of the past.
Well anyone who says that has either never been here at the proper time or
have not troubled to observe. This place is surrounded by students. With the
exception of a few shop-keepers and hotel proprietors, nine out of every ten
one meets are students. This is the 5orbonne and Art is not the chief oc-
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Compton, Carl Benton. [Letter to Mrs. S. M. Compton], letter, 193X; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1164560/m1/3/?q=%22Business%2C+Economics+and+Finance+-+Theatres%22: accessed June 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.