M. Deschamps gave the seventh of his lectures on the Modern French Drama yesterday afternoon, taking for his subject "Le Drame heroique; Henri de Born er; Edmond Rostand," He said.

Although the most recent manifestations of the heroic drama are associated with the names of Henri de Bornier and M. Edmond Rostand, there are other names which should not be forgotten. Such are Francois Coppee and M. Jean Richepin who have courageously continued on the French stage the waning tradition of tragedy in verse. Just a word in passing should be said in regard to these two men.

The first success of Coppee was in 1869 when both he and Madame Bernhardt won fame in "Passant," Since that time he has produced "Severe Torelli," "Jacobites," and "Pour la Couronne." Of Richepin little need be said except that his masterpiece is "Le Filibustier."

Henri de Bornier who died but recently, devoted his whole life to the elevating of French morals. A justly popular and a very beautiful work is his "La Fille de Roland." Another of his notable books is "Le Fils de L'Aretin" which eloquently inveighs against immoral literature. The last production of this patriotic poet is entitled "France d'abord."

M. Edmond Rostand, whose name today is familiar to all, began his career by writing and publishing a small book of poetry, called "Les Musardises." It passed unnoticed. His first burst into popular favor must be attributed to the success of "Romanesques," which was performed at the Comedie Francasie. "Princesse Cintaine," and "La Samaritanie" next attracted notice and these were interpreted by Sarah Bernhardt. The unprecedented success of "Cyrano de Bergerac" and "L'Aiglon" hardly needs comment.