Achievements
Sydney de Chazal was featured in a Runner's magazine
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Emily Mayer Daughter of Tomi and Irmeline (Tomi>Ralf>Berthe de Chazal 1856-1881) |
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lives in England and is well known as an artist. She started as a taxidermist and has used her knowledge of anatomy to create sculpture using recycled material. She is an interesting person. From time to time there are articles about her in our newspapers. She caused quite an impression at a convention of taxidermists in the USA in 2007. |
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As you may have already heard I have been accepted for the 2008 Flora London Marathon. This is my first marathon - It's going to be tough but I'm finally ready to give it a bash. I am also motivated by the knowledge that I am following in the footsteps of previous great de Chazals. I have plenty of training to do between now and the big day so if you happen to be in a dark corner of Guildford and something rushes by - it's probably me. If you're there on the day look out for number 016703. |
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charity for this event and I would be very grateful if you would consider
sponsoring me. All money will go to SAVI. They are a very worthy cause: a local
charity and one of the few that help partially-sighted as well as blind people.
You can pledge using the form below and I will remind sponsors of their pledge
after the event. This saves the 5%+monthly fees which some sites charge.
Many thanks and wish me luck! Oscar de Chazal
oscardec@hotmail.com
Full Website http://oscarmarathon.co.nr/ Message Added: February 28, 2008 |
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Carine de Chazal, Mauritian Artist and Painter. Carine>Michel>Raymond>Edouard>Auguste Translation in English: CHRISTOPHER de CHAZAL I was born in 1982 and grew up in a close knit family on a sugar estate where I learnt to share, to love one another and life’s values. My whole world revolved round my parents whom I adored. Eight years after my birth I suffered my first real sadness: without warning, my father left my mother and I for a better world elsewhere. |
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Art has been my greatest passion since infancy. Drawing is sacred as it allows me to find myself; it is the expression of my being. Drawing animals in particular has always fascinated me. From animal to animal I have been unconsciously drawn from that which I have always been passionate about to that which inexplicably holds my attraction: the sea. Gradually I have allowed her waves and her depths to take me away. |
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Carine>Michel>Raymond>Edouard>Auguste
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JACQUES MAYER, FILS D'EDWIN MAYER.
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Sister
Marie Judith de Chazal professes her final vows in
perpetuity.
Those of you who read my Christmas message on the de Chazal website www.chazfest.com will know that we had been invited to participate at the ceremony where Marie Judith (previously Virginie) de Chazal was to take her final vows as a Sister in the Order of Benedictine Nuns of Sacré Coeur in Montmartre, Paris. We hope that you had a prayer for her and her immediate family on that day. |
The Ceremony was at 15.30 on Saturday 5th January 2007, the Feast of Epiphany, when the Three Kings brought gifts to the baby Jesus. It is traditionally on this day that special praise is given to The Lord and on this day The Clergy and Nuns dedicate themselves to His Works. There were two initiates taking their intermediate vows and three taking their final vows.
The Archbishop of Tours led the service. All the sisters were there, about 80 by my reckoning. The singing was superb
The cathedral was full. We were privileged to be in the third row and could see and hear everything. We started with the usual prayers and hymns. The Archbishop made a good, well constructed and interesting sermon on the theme of The Epiphany. Following that, each sister made their individual vows and prostrated themselves before the alter while a litany to the Saints was sung. The postulates were ceremoniously gowned with new cowls and veils by the Abbess and the three taking their final vows signed their name at the Alter, declaring that they did so freely in their own hand.
The sisters all embraced the newly-accepted into the convent. The communion mass in this most imposing building was an impressive, happy and warm occasion.
Pray for Sister Marie Judith, to give her the fortitude to continue the Lord’s Work in chastity, charity and obedience which she has chosen to do with the help of the Benedictine Order of Nuns of Montmartre at Sacré Coeur Paris.
The reception: The convent is attached to the Cathedral and we were led to individual rooms where the new nuns could receive their friends and family.
We were well received with superb sandwiches, followed by canapés then small sweet things followed by colored macaroons all washed down with champagne. The nun allocated to our champagne bar was very accomplished at bottle opening, years of practice I should say.
The people there: I list those of the family below. There were lots of Marie Judith’s school friends and a good young crowd; so much so, that we hardly got a chance to say hello and goodbye. Never mind, we saw something of the family and I met two new cousins.
Paul and Paul-Guillaume, Marie Judith’s father and her brother. Albert Ménagé uncle to Marie Judith
Catherine, Albert’s daughter from Australia with her two sons David and Tom, unfortunately John, their father had had to return early. David (about 13) was on a three month secondment to a school in France and he speaks reasonable French, Tom (about 9) on holiday. It is the first time I had met David and Tom, great kids, well dressed, sociable and interested in their surroundings; successful parenting I think.
Tristan and Claudine de Chazal,
Richard de Chazal,
Francois and his wife Hélene, whom, I am sorry and ashamed to say, I did not recognize in this setting.
Brother Henri Dominique de Spéville
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CHRISTOPHE CHABBERT
Il vient de paraître aux éditions de l'Harmattan le roman de Christophe Chabbert, "Dans l'enfer de Montlédier". L'oeuvre de Malcom de Chazal, son aïeul Francois de Chazal de la Genesté et l'île Maurice y tiennent une place prépondérante. Ce jeune auteur de 35 ans, professeur de lettres dans le sud de la France, a consacré sa thèse de doctorat à l'oeuvre de Malcom.
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SILVIA HLAWACZEK ELECTED WOMEN OF THE YEAR IN ARGENTINA - " La mujer del ano"
From the left to the right : Nora Usandivaras, (sister of Sivia), Guillermo Usandivaras, (Brother of Silvia), Silvia(daughter of Teresita de Chazal), Frederico Hlawaczek and Frederico Hlawaczek
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______________________________________________________________________________Sculptured French Silk Scarves in New York City
[ NEW YORK, NY - NYC - 5/20/2004 - www.Littleviews.com ]
http://www.littleviews.com/home/newyork/scarves.cfm
There are silk scarves and then there are sculptured silk scarves that serve as wearable art.
The stores where you are most likely to see amazing wearable art in New York are Bergdorf Goodman, whose entire first floor is a trove of stunningly beautiful accessories, and Saks 5th Avenue. Bergdorf Goodman's scarves are priced between $200 (rare) and $800 (more likely) and Saks, a relative steal at between $150 and $400.No matter what prices, however, you should explore these two fine stores to acquaint yourself with the concept of luxury, beauty, and high quality service. So informed, then visit Génesté Soho, a small boutique on Thompson Street in Soho New York City.
Geneste Soho is owned and operated by the French family who also owns Chanille, a fine porcelain company in France. Chanille is famous for its limoges boxes, art deco jewelry, and pewter clocks and inkwells of the type you might see in up-scale hotel gift shops.
Co-owner Anny deChazal, pictured here, expanded their offerings in their Soho store to include sculptured silk scarves, jewelry, perfume and other unusual items. As a French woman, she knows how important it is to be beautiful and unique, so she prides herself in offering one-of-a-kind selections.
On the day I visited, a couple came in who had obviously been there before. The girl went straight for one of Geneste's lush, multi-layered scarves, wrapping it around her neck, and her companion blushed with joy as he paid for it. Even though they were dressed casually, the scarf did not leave her neck when they left!
Mrs. de Chazal, in her soft French accent, loves helping people find just the right scarf or jewelry. Because the scarves are so unusual, you may need guidance on how to wear them. Just ask and Ms. de Chazal will model everything for you. She'll also adjust the scarves on your body so that you better understand their texture and flow.
Prices are very reasonable, with ranges satisfying almost every budget. Small items start at $15, with the high-end between $90 and $230. That said, you'll find a wide-range of exclusive items, such as French enamel jewelry, between $40 and $50. These include hundreds of enameled pins with themes such as animals, tiny bugs, flowers, art deco designs, and masks.Strangely, even though Chanille owns the store, the limoges boxes are not emphasized. If you are not acquainted with this type of art, however, you should come to Geneste just to find out more about them.
For all the sophistication of the scarves and jewelry, these miniature boxes are cartoon-like, with themes such as bathtubs, umbrellas, drum sets, golf clubs, hats, trunks, shoes, TV cabinets, slot machines, castles, TV sets, and Mt. Rushmore . . . Each one opens in an unusual way and often contains tiny figures that relate to the theme. The New York Big Apple, for example, holds a little yellow
cab. They make interesting gifts and are most certainly collectable.I think you'll love the place. Although small, you can spend a lot of time looking at individual items in addition to trying on scarves (although once you start, you'll find it hard to stop). Best, its neighboring shops are equally unique and reasonably priced, with many excellent restaurants nearby.
Article and photos by Karen Little. First published on 5/20/2004. All rights reserved by