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THREE CENTS. VOL. 49. NO, 342. BROOKLYN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1889.

SIX PAGES. A POVERTY RECEPTION. THOSE CHARGES FOR GOOD WORE MERE SHADOWS. THE BROOKLYN LIBRARY IHJMETIN. Some of tlio car's Accessions to the Book Shelves.

BURR'S BATTLE JAMES A. HEAItN SON. The Holiday Attractions at Their tS'cw York Storen. TO AID THE SICK ornaments presented by the groom. Miss Estello Clark, a cousin of the brido, was maid of honor, in a whito lace dress made danoing length, with moiro sash and diamond ornaments.

She carried a basket of pink roses. Mr. Blauvelt gavo away the bride. Benjamin B. Chisholm and Edward L.

Blauvelt, respectively uncle and cousin of tho brido, wero the ushers. Tho house was beautifully decorated. The folding doors separating the parlors had bcou removed and in their place wore hung curtains of trailing vines dotted with pink and white roses and carnations. Pottod plants and ferns occupied every availablo corner. The hall was a perfect bank of roses, while palms and flowers were massed upon tho mantel and staircase.

The presents, which were nnmerous and costly, filled the room in which thoy wero displayed. Congratulations wore showered ontho conple r.3 all sat down to the collation which preceded the informal reception. About midnight Mr. and Mrs. Millen started for an extended wedding tour in tho South.

On their return thos will reside with the bride's parents. Weir did the decorations. HOUflHAN' KAKTOH. B'lie Novel Idea. Introduced nt n.

Hall by tlio DiwrKcli Circle. A charitable inclined person or philanthropist who by chanco should have innocently wandered into Knickerbocker Hall, on Clyinor street, last evening, would havo becomo impressed with tho ulea that there was a largo field for him i work upon. Tho Disraoli Circle gave what is termed a poverty reception, and to the uninitiated it seemed that tho lower 400 society stars wero enjoying themselves at a musieale and dance. The circle's idea was to run everything on tho cxtromo idea of poverty, aud it must be confessed that it proved a novel and quaint one, which caused unlimited amusement to those present. The memburs came in rugged clothing which of course wore not offensive; soap boxci did duty for tho benches, settees and chair; usually scan at a ball room, on which the tired dancers rest themselves; a big sheet of brown paper, on which was the character of the dance, took the place of the customary dancing ordor and, in fact, everything that would touch the sense of the ridiculous was introduced.

Somo of the lie ivore drewes on which big patches were conspicuous, others had on bonnets of the milk maid order, but eii this could not hide the fact tint they were cmnely of face, and the strange costumes made tluiu appear all the mora piquant. One young man 1 joked UlO exact counterpart oE Happy Jack, the train.) in "The Old Homestead," with the graveyard cough, shuffle and all. An Italian count, exiled from New York introduce. I (he fun of tiu evening by playing an overture with his bclovo I organ. Ho was first ordore.t to slu.v, his license, which ho proudly did.

The members, however, wore hardly prepared to be hit by lightning, an I when the familiar strains of "Sweet Violets" were wafted through the hall the assemblage became panic stricken and the siguor was unceremoniously hustled out or the hall. The regular band then stieeeeJod him. After a few h.v ir.i of dancing tracks were made for Jensen's on Bedford avenue, whore a poverty dinner, which, however, was of a fine quality, was to bo partaken of. Broken dishes, iron knives and forks and woodon plates took the place of a customary line, display of dinner wares, but a hearty time to be enjoyed by all. When dancing was resinned judges wero appointed, who gave out to tho most poverty stricken lady and gentleman present.

The Disraeli Circle is a prominent literary and social organization of the Eastern District, many meuibersof which arc prominent figures in business and social fields. Moses Bernstein was the floor manager, assisted by Louis Uamborger, Joseph Paris, A. J. Dale and Charles Hogenbacher. ENJOYING A LITER A It ENTERTAINMENT.

Kev. S. Miller Ilag eiumi in the Park Coiigresrniioiml Church. The large Sunday school room of tho Park Congregational Church on Seventh street, near Sixth avenue, was crowded last evening by a largo and enthusiastic audience, who assembled to onjoy a musical and literary entertainment, under the auspices of Bedford Commahdery No. i8, United Order of the Golden Cross, ami to listen to a humorous address by the pastor of tho church, Rev.

J. W. Malcolm, and a lecture by Rev. S. Miller Hagemmi.

Tho entertainment began at 8 o'clock, and tho programme, which included piano solos, songs, was opened by a selected overture by Mr. G. T). Webb. During the evening the Fort Groeue Quartet, composed of Messrs.

T. E. Greene, F. J. Smith, Dr.

E. Marshall and H. J. Corbel rendered several songs and were generously applauded. Mr.

Malcolm said he was down on tho programme for a humorous address, and he considered it a pretty cheeky thing of the Committeo of Arrangements. He said, however, he had a little Irish wit many years ago, and ho would try his best to make thnm laugh. He did make them laugh. He first began by warning tho young ladies against young men without wit or humor. He regarded such as dangerous characters, and strictly advised the ladios to have nothing to do with such individuals.

He then went on to relate several anecdotes, which the audience seemed to enjoy. At tho conclusion of Mr. Malcolm's address Mr. E. L.

Miller in a few felicitous and well chosen remarks introduced to tho audieucu the S. Miller Hageman. It being the aim of the Commander of the Golden Cross to produce temperance in the community by moral and social means and nothing in any way political, the remarks of Mr. Hageman appropriately suited (lie purpose of the organization. Ho spoke for fully an hour, aud at tho conclusion of his lecture he recited in an excellent manner two of his pooms, "The Vulture" aud "The Cobra." The rendition of these seems to have greatly impressed the audience, and tho gentleman received a shower of applause.

Tho entertainment concluded with tho singing of tho Doxology by tho audience. COMMISSIONER EN'NIS' OFFICIAL SHOES. liuNteru District Firnucn IBuvc a Candidate (for Them. An impression seems to have gained ground in the Eastern District since election that Commissioner Ennis will be retired front the Fire Department, so the office is regarded as fair game to go gunning for by the politicians. The Seventeenth Ward has a candidate in the person of Supervisor Bernard Lamb, who regards his prospects as particularly bright since his recent victory at the primary, and now the Exempt Firemen's Association of the Eastern District indorses the aspirations of one of its members, ex Alderman Murk Bourdon.

At annual meeting of the association, which was held at tho Bedford avenue headquarters last Tuesday evening. Judge Engle presiding, resolutions were adopted recommending to Mayor Chapiu the appointment of Mr. 11 ardon, which they held would bo a just recognition of a body ot men who had without pay or hope of reward of any kind fought fires innumerable. A committee, consisting of Judge Engle, Colonel P. If.

McGuiniiess, Engineer Frank Kelly, E. 11. World nml John Dalton, was appointed to wait upon tho Mayor and present Ihe resolutions, which they are expected to back up by statements in reference to the matter. Judge Englo and all the old officers of tho association with a few exceptions wero re elected. MHiLlNEBY FOR WINTER.

SO. HI. liauin Ucilticitifi IHi Stock at a Sacrifice. H. M.

Baum, tho popular milliner, so long os tablished at KU Myrtle avenue, will remove to the elegant stores in the new building corner avenue and Bridge street as soon completed. To make preparation for this they arc now selling their large Fall and Winter idoek in trimmed and un'trimiiied hats and bonnets at a great sacrifice. Many of these are handsome, in the artistic, fa.de that this house is noted for. The mingling of colors and materials and the pretty, novel shapes, not to mention the moderate prices, makes this a most attractive place to shop. Pretty evening bonnets are exhibited and the line of children's haU is in all the leading shapes for the little ones, trimmed in jaunty styles with ribbons, Dowers and feathers.

There is a very handsome assortment in flowers for evening dress decoration in all the most fashionable blossoms ami in these marvelous bargains are presented. Ladies can have their own material made up in suit iKuiuots, according to their order, or in the taste of the modisto in a becoming pretty stylo. Particular attention is given to (he mourning millinery, all tho materials made in the neatest manner and at tho shortest notice, and in this also the priocs are low. In such cases, a milliner will be sont to the house, if desired, to receivo the order and fit the frame. A WELL BALANCED PHOtiRAM ME Offered by Strong Place Church Christian Endeavor Society.

A well balanced programme, to which full justice was done, entertained the Society of Chiis tian Endeavor at Strong Place Baptist Church last night. The main audience room of tho church was fairly filled with friends of the society who were discriminatingly generous in their applause. Tho Misses Pitcher were the pianists, Mies C. B. Pitcher furnishing two piano solos, each of which was deserv odly encored.

Miss Elsa Bignardi, a promising violinist, played a Wiegenlied by Hanser, a Tyrolicnno by Eber hardt, the fifth air variu by Dattela. Each selection was encored. She cornea of a musical family and her modesty of manner aided the impression made by her intelligent playing. Mrs. A.

G. Niekolds, the soprano soloist of First Place M. Church, sang the jowel Hong from "Faust'' with faultless execution. She won the sympathy of the audience in the little balhwl of "Daddy," which bIic gave on her recall. Her second number, the scene and prayer from "Dei Frcischutz," was good and artistically sung.

Mr. W. T. Angel, baritone, was in good voice and sang "In a Garden" and "Jack'' so as to secure hearty recalls. William B.

Green furnished dialect and humorous recitations, which were thoroughly enjoyed. AUiEIillAMA F1SIIIXH CMlli. Tho Allcg hania Fishing Club, a prominent organization of the Eastern District, whoso members are ardent disciples of Izaak Walton, laid down the rod for the. nonce and tripped the light fantastic, at Washington Hall, Broadway, last evening. A large crowd was present and an enjoyable time was experienced by all.

Those present who were not engaged in dancing wero amused by the many stories of the club members, prowess in tho fishing lino with which they wero regaled. The following committees saw to it that everything ran smoothly: Floor Committee Samuel Stephenson, Frank Burke, John Barnes, Francis H. Cary, William Frank, Henry Meyer holz, C. Schmidt, George Parinele, George Hicks, Herman Itotermiuid, Louis Jehl, Edward C. Thayer.

Reception Committee George Barnes, chairman: Charles Bubsiun. Robert Miller, John Beesterfeld, T. Hardtman, John Fertig. George Kerr, John Quigley, John W. Stevly.

Charles Karris managed the fioor, assisted by Nicholas Rothar. ST. TTIIKff'S (iHUKCH FAIR. A two days' fair was formally opened last evening in the Sunday school room of St. Matthew's Protestant Episcopal Church, on Throop avenuo, near DeKalb.

Tho room was elaborately decorated, nnd along the sides were arrangod numerous booths on which wore displayed fancy articles, stationery, cakes and oaudics. Tho fair will close this OYoning. Still Using Investigated by Referae Benedict. Marshal Stafford Appeal's at Yesterday's Examination Only Two Witnesses (live Testimony. The examination of witnesses in tho matter of the bill of United States Marshal Stafford, for keeping and watching the steamship Captain John, which had been seized by the New York Customs authorities for violation of tho Navigation laws, was ouiimie.I ye sterdiiy afternoon be fore United States Commissioner Benedict.

ThO" session was a short one, only two witnesses being examined. Lawyer W. S. Maddux represented Messrs. J.

W. Wilson A tho owners of tlio Captain John. Mar.iiiU Stafford appeared ii) person. John Stephenson, a watchman in the employ ot the Atlantic Dock Company, at one of whoso piers the Captain John was docked, was the first wit r.ess examined. Ho testified that, he was on duty roe dork during the period tlie vessel was in (he custody of the marshal; he knew Deputy Marsha.

Is jiiggart and and had seen them on and about the vessel: he seldom saw both men on the boat nt tlie same time, ho said, and when he did see them together there ho supposed ouu was relieving the other. Witness said there wei three other watchmen and a sergeant, or roundsman, on duty at the Atlantic Dock be. side 1 1 in 1 in the daytime and one al night, lie said looked upon the Atlantic Dock as ate a place for a vessel as any along tho river Iront. Mr. Stephenson said he nevor saw more than two deputy marshals on tho Captain John.

On the cross examination he said that there might have been one or mom deputies bolow deck on the vessel: lie only spoke of the men he had observed on dock or on the dock near tho. vessel. He said lie only knew two deputy mar. shalsBiggart and In answer to a question of Marshal Stutford witness said that there were good many bouts of all kinds docked near the Captain John and (jui'i) a largo number of pontile vere abont them, both night and day. Lawyer Maddox made a formal demand on tlio marshal to produce his books in which he kept the record of moneys paid to his deputies.

Ho wanted to show by thorn, he said, that Dopntios Biggr.rt and Mef'alluin were employed and had been paid for other work during the. time thoy had charge of the Captain John. Marshal Stafford declined to produce tho books on the ground that they had no connection whatever with the ease. Mr. Maddox appealed to tho referoo to order the marshal to produce them, but that gentleman declined to interfere.

He said he could not see what bearing they had on the case. Mr. Madilox then uskeil Mr. Benedict, who is the clerk of the United Slates Court, to produce the papers on file in his office (namitis them) which no desired to examine. A lengthy wmnglo followed this demand which was finally refused on the ground that it.

was not a proper proceeding to transfer tho original records of one caso to those of another. Mr. Maddox took an exception to the ruling. Customs Inspector James O. Ellery, of 544 Lafayette avenue, was next i niiiiitn of? fit, ness.

He said he had charge of tho Captain JomiT" from the time she was seized by the Customs authorities until after she was turned over to tlio United States Marshal. From the date of the' seizure, September to October ho said there were two Customs officers on board of her din ing the day and one at night. From October to 10, there was only one officer on board ill the daytime and one at night. This testimony in in contradiction of that given by some of the marshal's witnesses, who. testified that there wero several Custom Houst officers on board tho vessel when she was seized.

Lawyer Maddux's other witnesses wore not forthcoming nnd Marshal Stafford, after ascertaining that they were expected to testify that but two Customs officers were on board the vessol in the day time and one at night, said ho was willing to admit that they would so testify aud allow it to go on record. He said he would agree to almost anything in order to get tho case closed up. Mr. Maddox said he expected another witness who would testify that he had furnished ship owners with keepers for over twenty years and that ho never charged more than TO a day for thoir services. The marshal was willing to admit that witness would so testily but objected to the testimony being put on record as being immaterial.

It was excluded. Aii adjnuiflpucut was thou taken until Saturday at I o'clock. PLENTY OF OVSTEfW AMI FUN At (lie Supper of Woodfibnrjfh'a 'iru Company. It was au oyster supper and all the lively boys and pretty girls of Woodsbtirgh and neighboring villages were there. The timo was anywhovo from o'clock last night to o'clock this morn, ing; the place, the roomy parlors of that line old rural hotel, the Woodsbiu gh House; tho hosts, tho members of the new Empire Hook and Laddor Company No.

whose handsome truck will bo finished and ready for use by this time next month; the oysters but lira ise of the Woodsbtirgh oysters would bo like gildin the lily or refining tlie rose. No stringy, infinitesimal, church fair properly oysters wero they. Fat, siicOiJcut and plentiful, fresh from the famous Hempstil Bay bods, a quarter of a mile distant, they attrabipd the attention of tho eye ami appealed to the op ienrian palate. That's what the Woodsburgh Vol. uuteer fire laddies have at their invitation sup.

pers. Other edibles grace the tables, but tho Woodsburgh oyster in all its glory, raw for those who preferred ill its unadorned delicacy, or pre pared in other ways by fair and skillful handy was the. chief dish. Judge Van Wyek Hewlett presided. During the progress of the supper Matilda (I iinther, of Brooklyn, sang ninny sweet selections in a voice of marvelous power and purity, and was encored repeatedly.

"Anchored'' was a selection which so took with llin lire laddies aud thoit guests that Miss Cunther was called out again and again. When the supper and tho singing were at an end, there was plenty of dancing, followed, in the early morning hours, by walks or long rides honm in the cleat and frosty moonlight to the music of the distant surf. Representative of liuseue Hook and Laddor Company, of Bcarsalls, and Washington Hook and Ladder Company, of Lawrence, wero nt tho supper in uniform. Aiiion others who attended were Judge and Mrs. Van Wyek Hewlett and Miss Hewlett; Mr.

George Disehcr, Mr. Thomas Hague, Mr. and John Lucas, Commodore Joseph Rotino and Kotino, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Werner, and Miss Gunthor: Mr.

and Mrs. F. W. yant, F. K.

Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wihnarth. Next month, when the hoys will probably have their new truck in readiness, the supper will bo biggest event of the new year. Volunteer fire companies from neighboring villages will join in a parade preceding tho suppor, and the entertainment in the Wnodrfbureii House parlors will he of unusual excellence.

Mr. William B. Green, the elocutionist and story teller of this city, has promised to take part in it. Tho present officers of Ihe company are: Charles. Frost, foreman; Henry Werner, assistant foreman; Commodore Joseph llotino, secretary; William Vaudervoert, assistant secretary, and William Hatfield, treasurer.

ANBKE1V IK BEST CLUB BALL. 3Iayor Cliapin Add to Its by Loading tlie. March. The Andrew D. Best Social Club, composed of tho Reid Avenue Railroad employes, held their animal ball at Teiitonia Hall, Harrison avenuo, on Tuesday evening.

The organization is nauiod in honor of Mr. Best, who is one of tho leading spirits of District Assembly No. which is one of the most powerful labui' organizations in tho country. The affair was made noteworthy by tho presence of Mayor Cliapin. The city's chiof executive officer led the grand march with much grace, gallantly escorting Miss Barry, of Philadelphia, who is au inspcetresi) of factories and who is at present in this city.

Other prominent public men looked in during the evening and tho ball was altogether a huge success, both socially and financially. Theoliccivi of the association are John H. Stout, president: John Lackey, vice president; Charles A. secretary; Henry Johnson, financial secretary: William E. Burke, recording socrotary; Humphrey Morrison, treasurer; Frank Stork, sergeant at arms.

Goorgo Becker was chairman. Josoph A. Clock, the floor manager, was assisted by Henry Johnson, Otto Bausoh and a committee consisting of Frank Stork, George Sprague, John Lechler, August Wiison. C. Manning, H.

Smith, R. Mitchell, J. Smith, A. Beers, J. P.

Graham, N. Meade, H. Finnigan, H. McNamara, It. Smith, GK H.

Palmer and It. Haggcrty. THE REPORTERS' NOTE BOOK. Occurrence of Interest in nrooklyn itud Vicinity. About P.

M. Tuesday firo broko out in Ihe toy shop of Samuol Schaeffer, 701 Broadway, damaging the stock about 150 and the buildina Pedro George, of 7 18 Park avonue, aged 34 years, was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital, on Cumberland struct, on Tuesday, suffering from injuries of tho hand caused by an accidout in tha works of tho Electric Light Coinpauj', in No York. Two clocks valued at $14 wero stolen Tuesday, from Patrick Ncary'K store, 170 Myrtle avenue A chair valued at $7 was stolen from in front of Thomas Cassin's furniture store, 300 Fuiioa street, Tuesday afternoon. Miss Etla Pitman, of the Homo for Destitute Children, in Sterling nlace, lost her gold watch. I some time ago.

On Tuesday Detective Koynolds, of the Tenth Precinct, recovered the watch in a New York pawnshop. VOMl'ANT II, T1HKTEKXTH, AT HOME. Tho second of a series of somi monthly recen Hons of Company II, Thirteenth Regiment, Cap tain William II. Cochrane, was held last night at the Hanson place armory. The company woutf through willi its regularly prescribed drill dur ing tho early part of tho ovcuiug and at 10 '5j o'clock the members with their best girls nsaom 5 bled in the gymnasium for dancing.

Tho last at i was held in the company room, which fonnd to bo too small for tho purpose. Tho Com mitiee of Arrangements wove Second Lieutenant A. L. Wescott, Sergeant J. Vauoh and Privates Brotherhood and Wilson.

IKS'f ttliCTIOS IX SRtt tsa. The Winter session of tho sowing school of the Hanson Place M. E. Church has commoncod. The school meets every Saturday at 1 0 A.

in tho chapel. Girls of all denominations or ofi no denomination from 0 to 11 years are iiivitods to comoanil roooivo instruction in tho vrso of th needle All thoso who will Berve as. teachers. Mxiueutcd. to ftUottOn To day the Brooklyn Library puts out tho annual bulletin issued at the close of each year and giving a catalogue of some of the more important additions made during the past year t3 the treasures of books which this admirable institution contains.

It does not give all the additions, but only tho more important of thorn. Tho weekly lists published each week by the Eaole include all the additions made during the previous week. The bulletin, however, masses these troasures and shows at a glanpo how the library has grown, in a twelvemonth and has become still more attractive to the lovor of, good literature. It is an admirable compendium of what has boon accomplished in literature during tho last twelvemonth. By looking through the pages, of this now bulletin the reader or student pan seo what haB been accomplished in the various fields of book writing aud book making, for it covers about evorythiug that is worthy of uerious attention.

It has, therefore, a distinct value, apart from its advantages as a supplement to the library catalogue. The bulletin opens with some notes as to additions made in the reference department, always an important adjunct of the library among students. A prominent addition is Miehanx and Kuttall's North American Sylva." It is a description of the forest trees of the United States, Canada and Nova Scotia, extends throws" fivo volumes and is illustrated with 227 hand colored plates. It is a splendid work, and one that will delight the heart of the naturalist, the gardener and the lover of woods and trees. It is almost like a walk through the forest to turn its pages.

'The letter press is fully equal in value and beauty to tho illustrations. Additions have been made to the numbers of the great encyclopedic Century Dictionary now in course of publication. Students find that as a lexicon of the language, even in its present incomplete form, it is very valuable Tho new volumes of the revised edition of Watts' Dictionary of Chemistry are also among the new additions. Among other great things on tho rack of the referenco department are the twenty volumes thus far published of Stevens' Dictionary of National Biography. It is issued at the rate of four volumes every year, and when complete will comprise over 50 volumes, and they will montion within their page about every man in English history who ever did anything worthy of remem there is that superb collection of photos of Paris and the Exposition," prepared especially for the library and which the Eacii.e noticed the other day.

Along ouu side of tho reference department the visitor will notice what looks liko a long row of heavy tomes burdened and burdensome with erudition. A closer inspection shows the 'books to be stout cases, alphabetically arranged and devoted to one of the most useful' departments of tlie library the bureau of neivapapor clippings the scrap book department, where are gathered items of interest upon overy conceivable branch of human affairs culled from the newspapers. It is wonderful what an amount of curious mid out of the way information is to bo. found in this department. It is very largely that sort of intelligence which is excluded rroin the encyclopedia or the special volume, but which, written while tho theme or the man was uppermost, is fresh and sentient with tho immediate flavor of tho thing.

The library management early saw the importance to students of just this sort of information, and, therefore, it has been made a spooial feature of the reference Tho librarian makes a special request in this bulletin that people who have newspaper clippings that they are tired of keeping will send them to the library. They will bo gladly accepted and made available. In looking over tho list of 2,000 new books which the bulletin contains one is struck with the fact that the year has been rich in volumes of travels, in fresh histories and in compondiums of history and biography such as "Men of Action," "English Statesmen," "Men of Letters," etc. Books upon applied science and upon the results of scientific research have also been grati fyingly numerous. Bnt it is in the treasure houses of old historical material the documentary evidences and records, that the year has been frnitlulof rich finds, and the bulletin has them all.

It is also in evidence from these pages that Ho. unfial of the time aro receiving ad equate discussion and statement. The ifatheriiigs from the world of fiction have naturally been extensive, and when tho great number of novels published during the year is rnmnmbm pd. the wonder grows that anyone is able to make so judicious a selection as the bulletin shows, but the list, as published, indicates that very lew grains of wheat have been missed in the winnowing. Parents and friends should vot forgot at this Yule tide season that a subscription to the library for a vpfi i nlv costs 5.

and that a better gift to a son or daughter or a bright pupil than a ticket for a yearn membership cannot bo found in tho whole range of Fulton street. A ticket would bo an excellent general gift in the family to supplement the individual Christinas tokens. Bemember, also, that there are eight branch offices in the city, locatod in convenient drug stores, where catalogues may bo consulted, orders for books left and deliveries received. They are as follows: i. W.

A. Asoinwall. 1,147 Fulton street, cor ner Franklin avonue. 2. Andrews Manney, Fiatbttsh avenue, corner Seventh.

ft. F. C. Cuttii. Fulton street, corner St.

James place. 4. Charles Donniii, Court street corner First place. 5. L.

T. Pci' ins, 10 Greene avonno, comer Cumberland street. i. William P. Do Forest, 307 Classon avenue, corner Greene.

7. D. Gr. Mill ford, Lafayette avonue, corner Grand. H.

Eastern District branch, 307 Bedford avenue. The Eastern District' branch contains 10,000 volumes, and a reading room supplied, with 100 periodicals and newspapers. FIFTH WARD DEJIOCKATS. Over One Hundred Kccruils iior the The Fifth Ward Democratic Association held its regular monthly meeting last night in a filler's Bridge and High streets. President James Bridges held the post of honor for tho first time and William H.

Jordan did tho clerical work as ho has often done before. Judge John Walsh the newly elected treasurer of tho association, occupied a front seat, bnt he was not called upon to say anything. The Investigating Committee reported favorably on 07 names for member shin, and all those who responded when thoy were called had their mimes placed on the roll. There were three transfers from other wards and their names were ordered to be recorded. Between fifty aud sixty propositions for member shin were handed in, but tho secretary felt too tired to read the names, and on his motion they were referred to the usual committee tor investigation.

There being no further business tho mooting adjourned. FIFTEENTH WARD DEMOCRATS. Many Application Sor Slcmborehip Fol low Ihe Iteccnl Victory. Tho Ftftocntli Ward Democratic Association held its regular December meeting last evening at Adelphi Hall; corner of Grand and Hooper streets, Mr. John Bonis presiding; Mr.

William Mclioo recording. The Investigating Committee veported favora bly on eighty two propositions for membership, but on tho chairman stating that. no notion could be taken on the report nntil alter Sunday next, Mr. Joseph Brennan moved that the report bo received, and that, moautnno, tho proponents no tify tho applicants to be present at the next regit. lar meeting in January for tho purposo ot enrol nient.

The motion was carried. Sevonty two propositions for membership were then received ami referred to tho Investigating Committee, and tho meeting adjourned. CAIiVAHY BAPTIST CHURCH. Some interesting bonis wore spent last evening in tho handsomely furnished leoturo room of the Calvary Baptist Church, at tlie corner of Sumner avonno and Decatur Btreet. The occasion was an informal reception or general hand shake, as it was termed, of tho Young People's Association There was qnito a largo audioncc, that listened with interest to Brother Lewis' description of how the inombp.ru of different nations greoted each other.

Then au interesting programme, comprising vocal and instrumental music, was presented. FOURTEENTH WAIIP DKHOCRATS. A brief session of the Fourteenth Ward Demo cratic Association was held last night in tho Bed ford avenuo wigwam, near North Sovcntli street. In tho absence of President Patterson Mr. Uor nard McOarren ocoupiod the chair and William H.

nonan rocorded. After tho reading of tho minutes of tho previous mooting and tho trans action of some rontiue business of an unimpor tant nature an adjournment was taken. lOCOMOTlVEJPHtKMKS DANCINO. Atlantic Lodge No. 201, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, hold its fifth annual ball last evening in Schiellein's Assembly Rooms, at the corner of.

Atiautic and Vermont avenues. Tho enormous hall was elaborately decorated, and to the music of Professor Zioglcr's orchestra about two hundred couple danced away the long hours. Albert Faubol was the fioor manager and was assisted by Edward A. Merwiu. ANSW0N THE 1IAD0E.

The vogular monthly shoot of the Parkway Hod and Gun Club took place yesterday afternoon in Dextcr's Park, on tho Jamaica Plank Bond. Ten members contested for the champion badge, each man shooting at seven birds. Leo Helgans was tho only man who killed scvon straight. Ho took tho emblems. MRS.

BAHR TAIiKS TO SHIP CAULKERS. Mrs. Leonora M. Barry addressed a large meeting of ship caulkers and other tratlog connected with tho order of the K. of L.

last night in a hall at tho corner of Court and Stato streets, Tho subject of her address was tho necessity of organ lisation. Young Methodists Band Themselves in a Local League. in Important Convention Held Yesterday in the Tabftruaele Church on Manhattan Avenue The Officers Chosen. The young pcopltys asociations which arc included in the New York district of tho Now York East M. E.

Conference met yesterday afternoon and evening in convention at the Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church on Manhattan avenue. The object of the convention was tlie foriu u.tion of a distinct Epivorth league to promote an earnest, intelligent, practical and loyal spiritual lifo in tho young people of tho church and aid thorn in constant growth in grace and in attainment of purity of honrt. There aro about sixty" Episcopal churches in tho district, the majority of whom wero represented by delegates. Tho convention was called to order at o'clock by the presiding elder, Rev. W.

H. Wardeii. Devotional services wero conducted by the Rev. II. S.

Partington, D. D. These were followed by a temporary organization, the Rev. Mr. Wardell being selected as temporary chairman and the Rov.

Mr. W. A Layton as temporary secretary. On motion the Rev. Messrs.

M. F. Conklin. L. I.

De Lama tor and Mr. Convin were appointed as a committee mi permanent organization and to draft constitution and bylaws. The Chair then appointed tho Rev. A. S.

hav anagh, Rev. Mr. Mereott and Mrs. W. A.

Layton ns a committee on credentials. On motion the Chair appointed as a committee on rccolutious Rev. Mr. Cunningham, Rev. Y.

E. Smith, of Smithtown, L. and Mr. William Hamford, secretary of the Young People's Society of the Central M. E.

Church. Chairman VYardoll then addressed the delegatos. He said in substance, that it was a matter of rejoicing when anv attempt was made, no matter how humble, in such good work. He whb moro than happy to see gathered together too members of the New York District. In this district thu Methodist churches had, he said, a membership of over 10.000, while tho Sunday schools number 13,000 scholars.

They wore covering a territory on both sides of Long Island where tho population was growing rapidly, and he thought that thoy had reason to make hasto in increasing tho young people's organizations. No church could stand the strain of being without thu assistance of the young people, Every one of the new recruits who come to them should have a elcaridea of Christiauitv and should bo a linn believer in Jesus Christ. They wanted an organization that would aid ihoin to lead a better life. There should bo among them, the speaker added, nn enthusiasm which could only ho inspired by tho Holy Ghost. Whether they organized as an Epworth League or whatever tliey desired, he wished them to recognize the motivo of the league, which was to quicken the purity of the heart.

If they could ouh'have this, what a blessing it would be. Mr. Wardell concluded by expressing the hope that the young people's organization would go forth in triumph and shine like the rising buh in all its brilliancy. The Rev. F.

B. Upham then spoke upon "Young People and Christian Work." lie said: I stand here an a young man to speak of tins work, the work of Christ Jesus. Christ calls onr attention to the fact that youth is the time lor Christian work. Ho was only 12 years old when he began his work. Youth is a time when we will trust our brothers and our sisters.

Youth is the time when help is most needed, and it is the time when the soul can be won for Jesus Christ. A youth could rush on where an elder man dare not tread. A young woman or child is not afraid of anything. They have no fear. It is tlie time whon they have especial desire to work tor Christ.

A man past the age of or 10 years, it he has not entered into Christian work in his younger days, seldom or never outers then. If you will take the advantages that youth oilers great will bo the result. Tho ltev. W. A.

Lavton and the Rov. W. M. Carr followed with short addresses in about the saino strain. Reports from the delegates representing tho following named churches wore then heard: Old St.

John's, Forsyth Street. Willett Street, Second Street, Seventh Street, Eleventh Street, Now York; St. John's, St. Luke's, Cook Street, Cedar Street, Central Avenue, South Second Street, South Third Street, North Fifth Street, Powers Streot. Loonard Street, First Tabernacle, Brooklyn; First Astoria, Second Street, Long Island City: Third Street, Long Island City; Coivnni, Maspeth, Winlield, Newtown, Middle Village, Flushing, Whitostone, Great Neck, Port Washington, lioslyn, Hempstead, Uniidale, Sea ('lilt', Glen Cove, Bayville.

Locust Valley, East Moriches, Oyster Bay, Cold Spring, Huntington, North Port, Center Port, Smithtown, Lake Grove Center, Stonv Brook, Port Jefferson, liiverhcad, Patchogne, Sonthold. Orient and Greauport. The assemblage was then entertained with a vocal solo by Miss Dora Mooney. The Rov. li.

li. Doherty, Ph.D., recording secretary of Epworth League, followed with an explanatory address in relation to the organization. He said that tho Epworth League was instituted at a conference of representatives of all the young people's societies in the Methodist Episcopal Church, held in Cleveland, on May 14 aud The societies represented by accredited delegates included tho Young People's Methodist Alliance, the Oxford League, the Young People's Christian League and the Young People's Methodist Episcopal Alliance of the North Ohio Conference. Tho societies were then merged into the new society for tho entire church. Tho Ep worth League, he said, is tlie general or parent societv, with which all the local leagues or yoting people's soeietirs shall be in affiliation, and to which they shall be auxiliary, provided they desire to accept the relationship mid its conditions.

The league is governed by a Board of Content, live members to be appointed by tho Board ot Bishop five members to be appointed by the Board of Managers of the Sunday School Union, of which tho corresponding secretary of the union shall be one: fivo members by the Board of Managers of the Tract Society, and two members from each general conference district. Any young people's society in the Methodist Episcopal Church can become an nlliiiated chaptered tho Epworth League, provided that it adopts the aims of the league, that its president and officers are approved by the pastor and official Board ot Quarterly Conference. The Committee on Permanent Organization then reported on the following officers for tho ensuing year: President. L. I.

DeLamater; first vice president, liev. A. S. Kavanaugh; second vico president, Mrs. W.

A. Layton: secretary, Winthrop M. Tuttle; treasurer, liov. U. 1'.

ln.ee land: corresponding secretary, Rev. I. B. Upham. The report was enthusiastically received and ado)t: after which tho newly elected officers were immediately inntallcl.

The constitution aud bylaws wore also adopted. The convention then took a recess and the delegates adjourned to the Sunday school room.wliere they partook of an excellent lunch which had been provided by the voting ladies of the club. At 8 o'clock tlio convention was again called to order. 'The following resolutions, which had been drawn up, were read and adopted Jirsolvi 't, That we approve of the Epworth League, as presented to this convention, and con gratulate the league on the good reports received From the local association; lit'sulrrd, That wo recommend that the various associations of young people in the Methodist Episcopal churches of the district become affiliated with the Epworth League; Jiosoh rd, That thanks of tho convention bo extended to tho speakers wiio so ably presented tho objects of the league, Dr. liev.

Mr. Layton, liev. Mr. Carr and the Rev. F.

B. Upham; lirsolvrn, That the thanks of the convention be extended to Presiding Elder W. M. Wardell and Brother Layton, for their efficient services as temporary officers; Hr.iotrrtl, That wo thank tho members of tho club, the ladies and the pastor tor the kind reception and entertainment extended to the league. The liev.

J. L. Hnrlbnt. D. then gave an interesting address, entitled "Tho Ideal Young Christian," after which the convention was brought to a close to meet again in October, 1800.

DEFKATED BY A NEW TEAJI. The Prospect iiloyw Oulboivl Veterans) of (dc Alpha Cl ttb. The recently organized Prospect Bowling Club rolled its first ten pin match game last n'ight against the Alpha Bowling Club team, at tho Casino Alleys, Elm placo. Tho latter are both older and more experienced bowlers than the young Prospects, but tho former managed to defeat them by 100 pins. A.

Conrad's 187 was a good score and, with Van Siclen's materially helped to win tho game. The Prospects aro principally composed of young wheelmen, with Charley Schwalbach and Willy Tate, as mentors, and botweon them they managed to win their first match in good style. It is hardly necessary to state that tho boys folt very jubilant over thoir victory. A fino collation was disposed of after tho game, and tho bowlers, spent a very pleasant hour with the balls afterward. Tho scoro of game follows: rnospEoTK.

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llouKhtou. Timo of gamo 2 honra. THE GILBERT DRAMATIC SOCIETF. A Smooth Performance by Them at (he Academy of Ulusic. "A Wife's Peril," a drama by Arthur Shirley, with something like French dramatic salacious ness about it, was played by the Gilbert Dramatic Association last evening at the Academy of Music before an audience composed of friends of the society.

Tho occasion had a good deal of social features about it, as usual, and was full of pleasure for nil. Tho play was acted by the following cast: Gcorgo Fane, Harrie J. Stokum tho Hon. Augustus Cholmondoloy, James Jordan Darling; Rafael di Rivola, Thomas T. Hoyden: Josoph, Luigi, J.

E. Qttinti; Hawkins J. F. Miniter; Beatrice Fane, Alico Shopard; Trixy, Lottie Woodruff; airs. Mcrryweather, Hat tie Nefllon.

George Fane, the man whota wife was in peril, was capitally aetod by Mr. Stokum, and Miss Alice Shepard did splendidly as tho wife. Little Lottio Woodruff, Miss Hattie F. Nefflen and Messrs. Darling, Haydon, Quiun and Miniter also filled their roles in most acceptable maimer.

In every otlior rospoot, too, tha performance wont off smoothly. II. DEWING'S APPr.lCATIOX. Oliver M. Dewing, M.

applied to tho Charities Commissioners yesterday morning for tho position at St. Jolinland made vno.tut by the removal of Dr. Fleming to tho Kings County Asylum. Ho was recommended by Medical Superintendent Arnold, of the Kings County and Acting Medical Superintendent Bond, of the New York City Insane Asylum. Tho Board decided to act on tho question at tho next mooting.

Louis WiskowBki, mayor of fitarke, was shot and killed Albert. Thrasher, a lawyer of thut town. Tlio cause of the murder hi not know New York merchants are vieing with each other in tlio exhibition of holiday goods, and among tho most attractive and largest of the stocks is that of James A. Hearn Sou, from 23 to i50 WeBt Fourteenth Htreot. With Christmas near, tho world puts on its thinking cap and wonders what is best to buy and 'where to buy it;" but Hearn's extensive stores are large enongh to accommodate a groat many of the world's oeoplo; and if cannot find the vary thing they want here, it would be hard for them to do so at any place.

There is a large assortment of specialties for the holidays, such as toys, games, books and fancy articles, and all the staples in the various departments have been lowered in price until, in some things, there is hardly any price left. The largo department for books is a very attractive place, and hero can be found thousands of standard works in fiction and poetry, cloth and gilt bound, some of them beautifully illus trated, at the mo.it moderate prices, iitntory, poems and essays in large, clear type, handsomely bound, are but 25 cents, and there are thousands of beautiful books at this orice. Juvenile books, from 10 to 25 cents, are the most marvelous bargains of the day, snrpiising all who see them. The sets for children arc also very low in price, so handsomely gotten up, many of them in new styles of binding not seen at other houses. A set of "Uncle Nat's Series," Jl and 'Madcap Series" at 31.35.

"Vonng Folks" History of the Rebellion," handsomely illustrated, can bo aud "ltoyal Story Books" at? 2.55. A very interesting' set is the "Groat River Series," and these are offered at S1.8S. There are copies of Dante's "Inferno" and "Purgatory" and "Paradise," illustrated by Dove, at 1.02. Shakf peare complete, in one volume at $1.10, and Macau lay's "History of England," a set at SI. lirt.

There are seven volumes of Jules Verne's works at George Eiiot's works; Dickens and Scott's works, handsomely bound arc afcm very moderate in price, and ton volumes of Thackeray are offered at There is an immense lino in albums, boun.l in plain and embossed leather, suede and plush, in all the latest novelties and most beautiful designs offered at splendid value. A very nice one can be had at $1 and there are some at less price. Fancy goorl i of all kinds are found here including charming novelties in leather, among which are embossed leather writing tablets at various prices, a very nice one at Til cents. Linen writing portfolios are exceedingly pivtty at cents and fancy leather c.ird tunes, poelcetbooks an I tablets at most moderate prices. A beautiful assortment in ooze leather chatelaine bags was noted, in a variety of colors, mounted with oxidized silver, at the lowest prices yet quoted for them, while the leather music xtronisly attractive both in beauty of finish and price.

A large and lovely anHortmeut in willow basket trimmed in the most artistic manner, cannot fail to tempt the. visii ir. A lino of satin eased work baskels was nls g'eaily admired. Ladies foiv.l of art embroideries should not fail to see the pretty things found in this department. Thure is a large in piush, felt, scrim and silk novelties ioue in the )st artistic taste, in designs furnished by Die house and in iiiiene.e'luite exclusive.

There are also superb specimen: in Turkish and American ml work, and in this deparlnient, amid all these beautiful, attractive things, which are of so much value to most women, the pi ices are Mich 'as to give those with tho smallest allowance ihc opportunity of making purchases among these much coveted articles. Turkish embroidered scarfs areas low as ft ami Turkish doilies are offered at cents each. Embroidered lambrequins, piano warl's and table in plush and felt, exhibit, very unique and handsome designs, and a variety in hand painted scarfs and head rests and spun silk couch covers was noted. Beautiful silk maute! draperies can be had at iiiis house as loir as Among the novelties in felt goods are some elegant work bags, handkerchief and glove cases, shaving cases and a line in buffet scarfs. In upholstery gooils are extraordinary values in Turcoman and che nille portieres, those at I showing extra heavy tops and wide iloral dados in all colors.

Extra wide porli. r. in a variety of new colorings, are from Hi. PS to 32 1. sis, and these are far in low the veal value.

There is a very largo nssorlnienl in Brussels and Renaissance lace curtains, with tapeslrie i and draperies of all kinds. A magnificent assortment is now exhibited in Bromiey's best Smyrna rugs and a handsome lino in Dagiiestan rugs, and a special sale of art squares in all colors. A very nice piece, nine feet long and six feet wide, is offered at $2. This is said to be less than half the true value of them. In the cloak department was noticed an immense line in handsome cloaks in cloth and plush at astonishingly low prices.

In many instances the garment is marked at less than half tlie original price, and this accounts for the eagerness of the crowd to get near them. Them are very handsome cloth aud plush newniiirkcts among the mark downs, and gossamers in cloth and silk also among the reductions. A nuinlur of wrappers and tea gowns, made of line materials, arc in the most tasteful and fashionable styles. Tilings are particularly lively among the toys just now; every one is busy and every woman and child is admiring and buying the pretty toys which are always so nttraefciva at this season of the year. There are new ideas presented in the iron toys this year, the hook and ladder is better arranged, then the hose cart hat a rubber hose, which is also new.

The express wagons are ill al) kinds, while the assortment in velocipedes and tricycles comprises tlie various styles made. There is an immense variety of pretty things, both for girls and boys, and the stock of dolls is extremely attractive. It is well to sny in connection with this department that the prices, if such a thir.g could be, rank even below those, of other sections, and this means that the things are almost given away. There is an immense variety in games an. 1 many of them are quite novel.

It seems as if Hearn has had a special contract with Santa Clans this season, stealing" march on some other houses, as games of various kinds arc found here that are not seen elsewhere. A lav feature at this house is the department for goods, and here it has been frequently noticed that ihc assortment in the most fashionable olain goods and fancy effects was large am! the prices small. Tlie present showing is no exception to this rule. For (he holidays all tlio pl and striped goods are selling away below Die market value. Among the silks is a very great bargain in black dress silks at cents the yard.

This is warranted not to slip or breik in tho scams, and is exceptionally soft and lustrous. There is also a handsome assort incut of faille i'ran. aise, with rich round cord and handsome finish, in all the leading colors, at cents the yard. The usual line in hosiery, underwear and laces offers inducements to those about making such purchases, and if a new pair of blankets is required a trip to this store would repay one to examine this stock alone. FilKl) W0LZ ASSOCIATION RECEPTION.

Second Annual Winter's Sfln.ll Ciiwl iicniuK Winter's Hall, at Harrison avenue, was ciowded last evening by friends of the Fred Wolx Association, which held its second annual ball there. The bearer of the club is tho clerk of Ju 'c IVtterson's Court and atone time was a l. starter nt the luqung avenue one oi noi.su wnn. He was so popular with tlie men that they organized the association for social purposes and honored linn by giving his name to it. The hull was beautili with long streamers, tligs of all nations, bunting, aud when the dancing was at its height pre enied a decidedly gay appearance, made all the more so by the large number of ladies in rich costumes.

Air. Wolz lod the march, after which a programme of thirty dances was done justice to. Patrick Coyne and Richard Ma loue accomplished their arduous duties as floor managers successfully, assisted by these committees: Floor Committee Thomas Rooney, Hugh Boyle. Patrick Cleary, James Doyle, Peter Meade and William Garrity. Reception CommitteeHugh Ganghran, Andrew Malone, Charles McKenua, John C' George Reilly and Nicholas Seymour.

Tlie club officers are: Tatrick Coyne, president; Richard Ataloue, vice president: W. H. Garrity. second vice president: J. Carney, recording secretary; James Doyle, corresponding secretary; Andrew Malone, financial secretary; Hugh Gaughran, treasurer; N.

Seymour, sergeant at arms. OK ANT POST ELECTS OFKICSKS. The animal election of the officers of U. S. Grant Post last mglit resulted thus: Commander, George J.

Collins; senior vice commander, James Dean; junior vice, commander, Lloyd A. Souvillc; quartermaster, S. H. Frankenberg: surgeon, Thomas W. Topham, M.

D. chaplain, Rev. Mason Gallagher; officer of day, John (r. Noonan; officer of guard, William II. Beebe; Board of Trustees, E.

C. Moffat, John L. Baker, Benjamin F. Blair and William H. Miller; delegatos to Deparlnient Encampment, Nooh Tcbbetts, George F.

Tait and George A. Price; delegates to Memorial Committee, Henry W. Knight, A. II. Frost, Ohavlcs Uapp, T.

J. Linnckin, J. A. Bills, John Miller. KAIMIOAU HE.N E5J0V A DAJiCE.

Saengerbund Hull, at the corner of Sclimer horn and Smith streets, was thronged last evening with it marry gathering, the occasion being the third annual ball of the Brighton Association, including the employes of the Jay, Smith and Ninth Street Railroad. The interior of the hull was most elaborately decorated with Hags and bunting and presented a pretty appearance. There was a capital order of dancing indulged in until dawn, to music furnished by Professor Mc Gary's orchestra. The affair was one of Ihe most successful ever held by the association, and much credit is duo to Messrs. Monahan, Rooney, Carney, Boland and Harris, under whose ciiargo it was.

liAI.h IX THE AIASO.NKi TEMPIdv. The fifth annual hall of Long Island Camp No. 2a. F. which was held last night in tho Masonic Temple, on Grand street, corner of Ilave meyer, was in every senso a successful and eu joyablo iitfair.

Tho hall was beautifully decorated. The lerpsiehorcfln exorcises were opened with a inarch, in which Floor Manager Theodore Gumbrecht mid his lady led tho company with Chcstorileldiau grace. In all thirty Humberts were ciocutcd before the festivities to a olose. Prince Ferdinand and the Bul garian Throne. When Russia "Wants to Got Rid of Him She Knows How to Do It The London Bobby and the Tongli.

Lotroox, Docembcr 1 2. If it were earlier in the season Princo Bis marck's utterances ooneoiniug Bulgaria would have created consternation in Europe. The chan celor is entitled to great credit for his discovery that he has always been consistent in his sayings aud policy respecting the little plague Spot in the East, and consequently tho Euglish journals must he severely reprobated for their copiouB and amusiny quotations as to the vacillating policy of the Chancellor. The words of tho latter have had tho effect of making the ltussiaus and Pro Sclavs define then position, which thoy have done in no measured terms. General Ignatiof is reported on good au thority as having said: "We do not place much importance on Ferdinand or his occupancy of tho Bulgarian seat.

When we want to oust him we know how to do so. He is secure for a while, because his quest for ti wife in tho west of Russia was a ludicrous failure. None of tho regal or ox regal families considered his tenure of authority so secure as to entrust one of their daughters to him. Neither liussia nor another nation, which need not be named, pro poses that he shall establish a dynasty Bul garia. While no remains oaeneior no may retain his shadowy throne, unless his tenancy proves obnoxious to moro important Powors, but lie is puppet likely to bo displaced at will." Another illustration of how tho nations love each otlur, and of tho moral superiority of mon archical institutions over republicans, is held to our admiring iow in the case of Stambonloff, the Bulgarian premier.

He acted as regent during the absence of Ferdinand, aud is uotod for his anti Russian tendencies. Hu is now said to bo dying of cancer, and this is probably the correct cause of his illness. But this view of tho caso does not suit those who read between tho linos, and M. it is whispered from one ond of Europe to the other, is dying of poison admin istered by Russian emissaries. There are a thousand moro bobbies bo added to the polieo force of tho modern Babylon.

This is a proof of tho additional territory to bo covered, but what is roally needed is an increase to the pay of the force and au augmentation of their powers. A larger salary would attract a class of men superior to the civil, but inefficient police men now employed, and, as all foreigners can testify, greater rigor is required dealing with tho London rough, who is not to bo quelled by persuasive ways, hut by a vigorous application of the truncheon. J)r. Parlies sends a bulletin reporting that Emin Pasha severely on the evening of the 9th with a distressing cough and great diffi culty in expectoration. He was much better on Wednesday and there was no longer any bloody sputa.

His injured eye was almost restored. Serum still flows from tho right car and he requires assistance in every movement owing to the groat ntiitibei of bruise. Ho is in good spirits. The Russian minister of public works lias sub mitted to a eommitt eo of tho ministry a nrojuet for a canal uniting tho Whito Sea with the Lake Onega and building a port in tho Bay of Wyg. Tho total cost will bo 10,000,000 roubles.

Tho Russian ministers and several senators at tondetl tho opening of the first gram elevator, which was blessed by the clergy. Tho Popo has ordered tho Borgia apartmonts the Vatican to ba completely restored. There is a general printers' strike throughout Germany and Switzerland. Three journals in Berne failed to appear. iiiRscii iuujr.

Seldom if ever has Temple Israel, on Grc ono avenue, accommodated a larger or moro fashionably attired gathering than that which yesterday afternoon accepted tho invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Biuim to witness tho marriage of their daughter Carrie to Mr. Aaron Hirsoh. Tho platform hich the bride and groom, supported by the bridesmaids and best man, stood while listening to the solemn and impressive ritual, pronounced by tho Bov.

Leon Harrison.was dfico rated with palms, red carnations and calla lilies in tasteful profusion, contrasting harmoniously with the pink and Nile green of Die bridesmaids' costumes and tho pure whito of those of the bride and her maid of honor. The time for tho ceremony was set for 4 o'clock, but it was moro than thirty minutes later when the opening chords of the orthodox wedding march announced the arrival ot tho bridal party. There is no center aisle in Temple Israel. Tho procession formed in tho vestibule: the groom and his best man, Mr. Itobert Selignmn, entered by the eastern door and, walking up the eastern aisle, awaited the bride before the ark containing the books of the Law, in front of which stood the officiating priest.

The bride, leaning on hor fathor's arm, entered by tho western aisle. She was preceded by six ushers, who wore followed by the two bridesmaids and maid of honor. Arrived at the foot of tho steps leading to tho platform the ushers formed into single file on either side, the bride and her maids mounted the steps and tho bride then put her left hand in tho groom's right ono. Tho ritual used was one arranged for his congregation of Reformed Jews by Mr. Harrison.

Its resemblance to tho old Mosaic ceremonial consisted of tho sacred blessing, which was pronounced in Hebrew. Tho rest of the service, with the exception of the invocation, was in English, as was tho eloquent but somewhat lengthy address delivered by the minister. After the ceremony the procession reformed, the bride and groom leading tlio way. followed by their attendants and thoso of the guests who had boon invited to take part in tho reception to bo hold at JJ5B Bridge street, the residence of tho bride's parents. On leaving the altar the brido dropped a pieeo torn from her bridal vail on to the floor, where it was allowed to remain, presumably as symbolical of the old fashion of a sacrifice being offered on tho altar on the occasion of a marriage.

Some of the dresses worn by the ladies wero very pretty. Tho brido wore a costume of whito silk, with long court train draped with lace, the waist was decollete, shaped back and front, and she carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and maidenhair fern. Miss Sadie Batim, the bride's cousin, maid of honor, a very pretty blonde, was in silver striped tullo over whito silk. Her bouquet was of white hyacinths. Tho bridesmaids, the Misses T.

Brctz feldor and Sadie Goodstcm, this latter lady belle of Hebrew social circles of this city, were attired alike in pink crepo dc chine, with shaped waists of Nile green brocade. Tho skirts wi ro made dancing length, with side panels of green brocado and trimmings of heavy silk cord matching tho pink of tho dross. Mrs. Baum, tho bride's mother, wore a long trained dress of dark violet velvet, with Medici collar and rounded waist in front, filled in with laeo. The front of the gown was of palo lavender broc.de.

Her bouquet was of tea roses and violets tied with lavender ribbon and her ornaments were of diamonds. The decorations of tho hnnsc, which had boon left to the discretion of Florist Weir, wero beautiful and unique. Flowers wore everywhere in profuse and picturcsn.no confusion. Supper followed tho reception, and dancing, which was kept up until a late hour, followed the collation. Numerous and costly presents, consisting largely of gold and silver plate and jewelry, testifying to the esteem in which tho young couple aro held by their many friends, wero exhibited in an upstairs room.

It was long past midnight when Mr. aud Mrs. Aaron Iliisch entered the carriage that was to take them the initial stago of a wedding tour that is to includo a four weeks' sojourn in tho South. On thoir return they will reside at the Hotel St. George, this city.

Tho ushers were Messrs. A L. Piddian, Mark Goodstein, J. S. Klotz.

N. S. Hess, Philip Piddian and D. L. M.

Abright. Mr. M. A. Freund was mnstcr of ceremonios.

Among tho guests present nt the rocoption wero Mr. and Mrs. Baum, Mr. and Mrs. S.

Goodstein, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Downing, Mr.

P. W. Haver, Mr. and Mrs. G.

S. Kurtz, Miss Belle Kurtz, Mr. Philip Nathan, Miss Sarah Bruekhoimer, Mr. and Mrs. L.

Levy, Mr. and Mrs. L. Blumenau, Mr. and Mrs.

Bruekhoimer. of Now Haven; Mr. Soligman Baum, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Coi Mr.

and Mi b. H. Jones, Collector Ernst and Mrs. Nathan, Ml and Mrs. J.

Bremer, Mr. and Mrs. S. Koch, Mr. and Mi b.

Abrams, Miss L. Abrahams, Mr. and Mrs. L. Firuski, Mr.

and Mrs. 8. Firnski, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick O.

Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. T. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs.

James Drew, Mr. and Mrs. I. Lttd ington, Mr. J.

Ludington, Mr. and Mrs. Lect, Mr. H. Goetz, Mr.

Michael Furst, Mr. and Mrs. J. Einshoimor, and Mrd. Milkman, Drs.

J. H. and Calvin Barber, tho Misses Carrie and Henrietta Seligniau, Miss Klotz, Mrs. M. A.

Fremid, Miss Emma Goodstein, tho MisBes Josephine and Charlotte Koch, tho Misses Liss ner, Mr. L. Kramer and Miss Emma Kramer, of Scranton, Mr. A. Bretzfolder, of New Haven, and Mr.

Henry Dittcnholfor, of Portland, Ore. MlnnEiT KnAUYKLT. Miss.Annie E. Blauvelt, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

George W. Blauvelt, of U03 Dean stroot, was last evening united in marriage to Mr. Frank L. Millon. Tho llov.

Dr. Lyman Abbott, of Plymouth Church, of which the bride is a member, was the officiating minister. Tho romance connected with tho marriage is worthy of a story book. Mr. Milieu, a handsomo and popular young man, has for several yoars boon in tho employ of Mr.

Blauvelt, a merchant in this city. By his close attention to tho duties assigned him, Mr, Milieu attracted tho attention of his employer, was invited' to the house, introduced to Miss Blauvelt, and the ceremony of last evening is the result As wedding present ill Blauvelt has raailo his now son in law a partner in his business. The nuptial vows wore uttered at 8 :30 o'clock in the front parlor of Dean streot house, the couple standing under a canopy of rosea and carnations, intertwined wjth ferns and trailing vinos as tho wotds were spolcbri that united them for lifo. They wero surrounded by some two hundred relations and friends, The bride wore a costumo of ivory white faillo Francaiso worn on traino, tho waist cut shaped back and front. Har vail was of tullo and she carried houqflaLgf whito ware diamond Against the Members of the Babylon Baptist Church.

His Expulsion and Its Causes Considered by a Council in Brooklyn Reinstate mnnt in Membership Ordered. A well attended and very lively council of Baptist churches was held yesterday at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, corner of Lincoln place. Tho council was called by the First Baptist Church in to consider and advise with reference to the grievances of Mr. George T. Burr.who, beside other charges, had claimed that he had been unwarrantably excluded from church membership.

The history of the trouble runs as follows: At a meeting of tho church, hold some time last Spring, the members of that body decided to use a portion of tho legacy left the church by Mrs. Bartino some three years ago for the improvement of the church property. Mr. Burr, who was at that time clerk of the church and chairman of its trustees, strongly opposed this measure, and, opposition proving fruitless, he resigned both his church offices at once. After this Mr.

Burr explained his views somewhat in print, and, the newspapers having come into the hands of prominent members of the church, a meeting was called on July I to consider whether or not Mr. Burr had not forfeited his rights to church membership by thus creating discord. At that nieetiug he was formally expelled from the church. Burr then sought the counsel of soma prominent Baptist ministers, and at th irsugges tiemwroto to the church asking for a mutual council to reconsider the matter of his being expellc 1. This council the church refused (o grant and Mr.

Burr then entered suit in tlie Supreme Court claiming damages and making charges against seven members of the church for defama lion of character. The next taken by the church was to call a eouneii about a month ago, at which Mr. Burr was reinstated to church membership in order thai he might present his side of the ques tion tit the next meeting; of the council, which was held two weeks ago in Babylon. At that uieel.ng the pastor of the church stated the side of tin: case which the church but Mr. Burr deciiiu to make any statement, on the ground that, his ease was in the hands of his attorney.

The council then appointed a commitiee for tho purpose of securing the consent of ilr. Burr, if possible, to a second mutual eouneii and that was the one which met yesterday in the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Twenty churches wero invited to be represented, ten being asked by each side, aud Ihe pastors of nearly ail of them were present. The council came to order at 11 A. M.

Tho Bev. E. Hiacox. D. was chosen as chairman and tin; Bov.

ii. T. Middlediteh. D. as clerk, was made by the ev.

ii nry i. Weston, 1). president of the Croier Theological Seminary. Mr. Burr was then given the llooraud he proceeded to detail at length his grievances.

He told how ho had been treated by the pastor, the Bev. liab.deau; how he had sent letter to the church requesting a mutual council tor the consideration of his case aud said that he had nlwavs been willing to submit the case to a church bo Ho also said that his letter had been treated with no consideration whatever, and thai tlie pastor had written a reply to him which his attorney had called insulting, lie tbeu had his couusei r.iio a letter to Pastor liabriteuu and the church. The ease against the paidor was summe up in the law summons as lnaliciuusno defamation of character and ialsc aud unwarranted expulsion. Mr. Burr then read the newspaper ariieio containing his views on tue use of the Bartino bo.piest, and stated that the information had been drawn out of him rather than contributed willingly as an item of news.

Tiie point in reading tho newspaper article was on the ground that the charges made by the pastor, and on which he was asked to appear before tin: church, were strife breeding, malicious gossip and attempt to slander the church. Mr. Burr stated that he had never been visited by a church committee, but that ho sv.is pn. oared to act to church usage be would be heard, lie s.nd lliat lie bad sent a number of letters to the IJ. ilivloii church, reqilesling that a mutual council be edict, and that he ha I been continually making ill oris to a peaceful ending ot the affair: but all bis attempts had been ignored and treated with what lie called contempt in leiek up this statement one of the pastor's letters was read.

Mr. Burr then went on to state that ihc charges were false and unwarranted, and that he was entitled to sell' He had asked Cue Supreme Court to declare his expulsion an illegal act. Mr. linn then called upon Deacon Muncic to testify in his behalf. Deacon Mnncie gave a brief hi.stnry of his acquaintance with Ur.

Burr, extending over a period of nearly twenty years, and. said that lie had never known him to act knowingly a ainst the temporal and spiritual welfare of the church. Brother Smith Muncie also put in a good wor i in Burr's favor. i lie I lev. li.

B. Montgomery then asiteu Deacon Mnncie whether Mr. Burr had even been excluded I'roiii the Babylon church prior to the time then under consideration, and the deacon adimtUd tha such had been the ease. Mr. Burr was thou asked to explain Vhv he had been excluded from the church aforetime, and he slated in reply that prior to l.STii he had been in the oysteHnisuioss, out had failed and become poor, and finally engaged in the horse training business to gain a livelihood for himself and taiuiiy.

While engaged in ihe horse training business lie was waited upon by a deacon who asked hirn to relinquish the business, as it was unlit for a church member. He made the statement to the church at that time that he was poor, and that horse training must be kept UP to pro ide for his family. If the choice must he made between business and expulsion from the church, he said, let it be the latter, and so it happened. A few more questions were asked of Mr. Burr relative to his former position as chairman of tlie trustees the church and kindred matters, and the council adjourned at 1 o'clock for lunch.

At 2 o'clock the gathering was called to order again, and the Bev. liahoteaii proceeded to argue the church side of the question regarding Mi Burr's expulsion. The argument recapitulated the statements made by r. Burr, anil tue church defense was made upon each point. I wo or throe witnesses were also examined in behalt of the church.

At the conclusion of the presentation id' the cases a committc: was appointed to consider tin; matter and render verdict. The committee was a follows: The Ib D. C. Eddy, I). the liev.

H. G. Weston. D. lb; the Bev.

E. C. Hiscox. D. the liev.

N. E. Wood, I). and the Key. John HuniiMoue.

These, gentlemen retired to an ante room and considered the subject for upward of half an hour, when they returned with the following verdict: First That there was much fault to be touuil on both sides in the matter. Second That Ihe ciimuiiileo recommend that Ihe chinch cancel all action which had been taken against 'Mr. Burr, and that Mr. Burr withdraw his suits for damages. This recommendation was unanimously adopted by the council and the nieetiug adjourned at 5 o'clock.

The case has created quite a. sensation ami interest in Babylon for some time past, and a great deal of legal lighting has been expected before it would be finished, but it is now believed that as the church has so readily accepted the recommendation of tbe committee, Mr. Burr will do likewise and withdraw all legal action. SOCIETIES (IF liNDiiAYOH. i pxuijiil oi Iio Divisions Went 3Ss')i'oril Avnuile.

A special conference of the Brooklyn Societies of Christian Endeavor located west of Bedford avMiue met last night in the Franklin Avenue Presbyterian Church, near Myrtle avenue, for tho dismission of certain important changes in the manageinont of the different, organizations. The meeting opened with an anthem by the choir, which was followed by Scripture reading, hymns and prayer. An address of welcome was made by tho ltev. J. Winthrop Hageinan, pastor of tho church.

Ho spoke of the necessity there was for theso societies and how they should be increased. He said that ho wondered what the Apostle Paul would think if ho could seo the young men and women banded together in the Christian work; that thoy expressed unity in their organization; that they assorted it in their life and that he believed that some time in the future a Central Society of Christian Endeavor would make its power felt in tho city. After tlio address tho business of tho meeting was taken up and Mr. Tombs was chosen secretary for tho evening. Tho first question discussed was, "Shall tliero bo a division of the Brooklyn Conference? desirable, into how many districts, and what shall bo their respective boundaries?" After a Bhort debate a motion was made, seconded and carried that there, be such a division on account of tho difficulty which some of the societies in one part of tho city experience in going to a conference in another and often distant part.

It was thou decided that tho question of the number of districts and their boundaries bo referred to a committee of five, representing different organizations, to report at tho next conference. The third question, "Shall there bo an annual con. ferenco, composed of all tho districts, was carried in tho affirmative, after discussion. Reports from the societies were then read as the roll was called. Seventeen different societies were represented, and encouraging news, such as increase of membership and intevo.it taken in tho work, was listened to.

It was then decided that a conference be called for tho societies oast of Bedford avonue. A consecration meeting was then eon ducted by liev. Dr. Lloyd, with participation by Bcntenco prayors, and the mooting closed with the Doxology and benediction. JOHN 0.

KAISEK'S DEATH. Coroner Lindsay and a jury hold au inquest Inst evening in the Seventeenth Precinct Polico Station on tlio body of John C. Kaiser, tho farmer who was killed on November by train of the Manhattan Beach lt.iilroad. After hearing the testimony tho jury returned the following verdict: We, tho undersigned jurors, find that deceased came to his death by injuries accidentally received by being struck by a train of tho Long Island linilroad and we exonerate the engineer and conductor from all blame. Edward .1.

Shannon, John H. Jennings, Peter Cook, Ada in Soitles, L. 11. Neulield, li. A.

Poor, Paul Helzam. SEW EN0LAS1) SOCIETY'S DIRECTORS. The New England Society met in tho committee rooms of tho Academy of Musicl ast evening, with President Wmnlow in the chair. Secretary Stewart L. Woodford read a paper containing biographical sketches of the members of tho society who have recently died.

Of tho fivo directors whose terms expired last night Calvin E. Pratt, John Winslow and Charles N. Manchester wero re elected. Director Thomas could not serve longer as a director on account of change of residence, and Joseph N. Knapp was unable to act again as a director.

Willard Bartlett and liobert D. Benedict were chosen in their atead. MOSlTOlTsOClAIi RECEPTION. The first annual reception of the Monitor Sooial yras held last evening in Kloppmanu'a Turn Hall, ion Bradford street, near Atlantio avenue, Dane iug formed tho main feature. The floor manager Edward F.

MoOufe A Fair Opened in the Academy Music. Tbe Managers of the Homeopathic Hospital Raising1 Fuuds for a Worthy Object. A Literary Contribution From Cliauncey M. Depcw. Brooklyn's reputation for good looking and charitable Kills was uphold last night at the Homeopathic Fair in the Academy, on Montague street.

The girls were thorc to earn money for tho Cumberland Street Homeopathic Hospital, and they did it. All the credit, however, should not be given to the girls, for most of them had their mothers with them, in a guardianship way. yesterday's Eaole told something of the fair, bnt it had no room for the. wonderful display made in tho Academy last night, for the display didn't come in time. There id a journal of the fair, which is to bo continued to Saturday night, and the journal is Certainly deserving of notice, not because it has been extended to twenty two pages, not for tho reason that it contains the advertisements or every prominent business man in Brooklyn, but because of the story it tells of the good work by the persons connected with tho hospital.

The editor of the l'ellet is Dr. Clark Burnham, of 182 Clinton street, and he tolls in his paper of the building of the new hospital on Cumberland street, which takes the place of the oil orphan asylum, long used as the hospital. He says further in his paper that there is no hospital in Brooklyn, except the Home for 'onsumptivr s.that will take incurable patients as five patients. This, says tho paper, necessarily uenars uiau i .1. i.iwl HI 1 .1 linm 11 Ull Llll.V ill (J Mil lil I I "Had wean endowed room.

me conor III US nil .1 Ui. i ii nil ii i miritl. ll result." The cuiior continue mm drawbacks of the past we have been aide to Keep onr mortality below the average of better equipped uo.spiiai:,. ne mm; tatinn for surrounding our patients with affectionate care, and wo have organized and developed what we earnestly buliuvo is tho best (rain ing school the community, inesc ia i.i am the best nssiiranri; that can bo offered by the hospital for continued assistance." At the fair in tho Academy last night were these memburs of I he Hoard of Trustees: President, Thomas ')'. Ban vice president, Carl! H.

He secretary, Albert H. Smith; treasurer, H. H. Atwatcr; counsel, W. W.

Goodrich, Also present wero Albert Ammerin.ni, John Arbuckie, I. M. lion, L. 8. Burnham, Sturgis Coffin, James S.

J. A. Cowing. J. II Cowing, William H.

Cromwell, Camden O. Dike, Joseph Faliys, Lyman ii. Greene, D. It. Ilough taling, Henry C.

Htilbcrt, Joseph Inness, Jolm S. James, William Jarvie, N. Javvie, Itobert J. Kimball, J. B.

r.add. George J. Lsigh ton, W. B. Leonard, Cliauncey Horace J.

Morse, F. W. Moss, W. A. Nash, L.

A. Parsons, linWt. W. p.iteivon. fieorge L.

Pease, Lowell M. Palmer, George H. Richardson. Abram Hanger, Henry Sheldon, Warren S. Sillcoeks, Augustus K.

Sloan, Albert H. Smith, E. B. Tuttle. W.

H. Wallace, If. N.Whitney, A. C. Woodruff, John 15.

Woodward, Itobert ii. Woodward. The various departments of the fair were attended as follows: Aprons Miss Cowing, Mrs. Ammi Hows, Mrs. J.

W. Oroxsnn, Mrs. Henry Miuton, Airs. L. Minton, Miss Latimer, Miss Thayer, Miss Miller, and Mrs.

F. E. Caldwell. iiric a Brae Mrs. C.

D. Bigloiy. Mrs. L. A.

Jar sons, Mrs. Joseph 'ahys. Mrs. W. It.

Hazen, Mrs. Necrgaard. Mrs. W. JSeeeher, Mrs.

I). 11. Hopkiu on, M. L. I 'ahys, Mrs.

If. M. Smith, Mr. L. A.

Parsons, Mr. 11. 1). Alwater, Mr. F.

W. Moss, Mr W. II. Wallace, Ii. W.

Faterson, Mr. George J. Laighton, W. S. Sillcoeks and Mr.

Joseph Faliys. Camlv Miss Hunter. Miss Miss Hon. Miss llougbtaling. Miss Fish an I Mish Mix.

Country Store Mrs. T. T. Barr, Mrs 1, Cowing, Mrs. W.

B. Leonard, Mrs. (i. M. Cmt, Mrs.

II." Boardmau, Mr. Tliomas T. Darr, Mr. Lyman 11. Greene, Mr.

Henry Sheldon, I. M. lam, Mr. James It. Cowmg, Mr.

U. H. llouglitaling. Mr. James S.

Coiinell, Dr. Chaueeoy lv Low John Arhuekie, Mr. John li. ird, Mr. I.ob ortB.

Woodward, Mr. Abram L. li. Tuttle, Mr. Camden C.

Dili; and J. N. Jarvie. Dry (foods W. Cromwell, Mr.

L. S. Burn ham and Mr. Jo. cph limes.

Fancy Goods W. S. Scarlo, Mrs. L. Hurl hurt, Miss E.

J. Arnold, L. C. Tupper. ,1.

K. Jacobs, Mrs. J. L. Keep.

F. O. Mrs. S. M.

I'roal. Mrs. A. 31. Davis, F.

h. Haight, Mrs. F. H. llerricl; and Mrs.

Ii. C. Vilas. Flowers Mrx. Camden 0.

Hike, Mrs. J. Mix, Mrs W. A. Nash, Miss Hall, Miss Faliys, Miss Miuton, Miss Hike, Miss Jessie Dike, Miss Chittenden and Miss Lemonade Mrs.

S. A Wooilrow, Miss Wood row, Virginia Woodrow The l'ellet Dr. Clark Burnham, Mr. Albert II. Smith, Mr.

John S. James. Mr. H. N.

hitucy, Mr. George Faliys, Cliauncey L. Low, Mr. William li. Leonard.

Mr. G. Dike, Mr. II. D.

At water, W. A. Nash. IVrfumerv J. B.

Ladd. Mrs. Sturgis Coffin, Mr. jolm B. Ladd, Mr.

Sturgis Coftiii. Stationerv Mrs. L. Tower, A. K.

Sloan, Mrs. G. II. liiehardson, Mrs. Herman Stutzor, Mrs.

II. 1). At.vab r. J. C.

Inness, Mrs. L. Jr. Goodrich, Mrs. 'lark ihiniham, Mr.

L. I'. ase, Mr. G. II liiehardson, Mr.

W. Goodrich and Mr. Aninv K. Sloan. Ton.

J. A. Event, Airs. II. M.

Spiers, Miss Georgia Massc.v and Miss Mablo Chills. 'J'ea Table Hart, Miss Adelaide v. Hart, Miss Clar.i. L. Hart, Miss Brown, Miss tieuct, L.

ilart, Miss Mvra Doremus, Miss Mc Jlickeu, the Whitney and the Alisses Alcott. UphoMery C. II. He Silver, Mrs li. J.

Kimbaii. Mrs. H.J. Morse, Mrs. li.

Ur io Iiv aril. William Jarvie. J. Van Noslraud. E.

Teunev. Miss Goodrich, Miss MeVi dliams, Sllss Copelaud. Miss SussdurlV. Air. Carll 11.

De Silver, Dr. William Jarvie. Mr. William B. Leonard, Mr.

II. J. Kimball, H. J. Mr.

A. Ainmermann, Mr. John S. James, Air. li.

Woodward, Mr. Camden C. Dike, Air. Alourt 11. Smith and Air.

W. A. Nash. lii freshmeut A. J.

Terry, Mrs. W. A. Husteil, Airs. Alilt in Haxtttll, Airs.

h. A. Doty, Mi s. James H. Hall, Airs.

I. Al. Bon. Airs. Albert ilali Mrs.

A. C. WoodrulT, .1. S. Council, M' s.

Vbraui Sanger. Airs. S. T. Daiti hy.

Airs. li. C. MolV.d, M. Wells, JHs Mrs Mrs.

WiUiain l)t: e. Mrs. A. li. liana.

Mrs. II. li. Sliellev. Mr.

II I At water, Air. M' lirv Snvldon, Tur. AL. li. W.

I'aterson and Air. II. Whitney. hi of Wailresses Miss Wo.xlrnlL Ah.ss Eleanor 1'. WoodnilT, Lndiam.

Miss llusted and Louise Hosted. Waitre.sses Miss Gertrude Gary, Emmie Sui'ili. Miss Svbil At. Aver, Atiss Aiollie Cliilds, F.iiniie Stebbins, Aliss Eleanor Stehbins. Si'.

l'loivoe ifuekingliam, Aliss Virginia Bii' ii. MisGr.ie. Hinsdale, Aliss Faith Alatliew Mis Ai. ne, liheimer, MiK Clara liheimer, Aits Clara Coltoii, Mi Bach, Aliss Ida llob ii iigan Weils. Aliss Lena liicliard M.

Mi liiili and Miss Whito. In tlie 'r also is a specially contributed tici'e c.v Al. Depew entitled Were I a Woman," which reads 1 Weill nin to a leciiire wherein one of tho Mont i miin ii! i'lij iologisis in the world argued that women re not only weaker physieally, but tiiev viei noi so and vigorous in mind as Ale own i leiice willi ihc two women Uiiv nioil'i. ami my v.il'e) with whom I have sue i in keeping up to date, has been directly tie o' iie of this proposition. Th.

prnei not be the hut the resnlls are identical. European. eiaim that our fashionable girls are not eilueaied. They acknowledge liny are j.r tty, alert, witty and audacious, but they claim tle' are not serious. They are aeetiM il of Unow iie: i ouiieir.

i lively nothing ot ratiire. eie'iice. I iries, ji: or ii t. So s. for tea iiu, if I were a giri of aliiiy ieu' 1 would po.

tnoiic the ball and tile g'. rmau and get i. 'lncation lirst of all. If all wotneu of t'a diinu were e.iucai in proper iiiViiluliuiis no interference need result wiui social plca.siiiv Such education, where p. eded, would add enormously to the future uf woman's posiliuti in the family an I before the puiJie.

if I were a woman, no matter what was my condition in life, or what sacrifice it Would be nec es to liiake, 1 would strain every nerve, lirst ami last, to aeijiiire an education. The area of is i jipoi to a woman enlarges in proportion to ihe e.iueai ion of her mind. And funh'T. were 1 a woman, I won I I let no an'oilioiis consi lerntion compel a marriagu without love. If Die man was firm of character, capable and energetic, I would defy all opposition and take my chances with hint.

From my own observation and experience I do not think it is difficult for a woman unless she is obtrusive and offensive to nit upon tho box of the domes tie earring hold the reins and direct the course of the coach about as she pleases. FIFTEENTH WARD FAR5IEU.S' CLUH. Its tCloct OfJici rs ami Rnjoy a Kit liquet. The F.irmei'B' Club, of the Fifteenth Ward, met last evening at Huhlbciuler'g Hotel, 4U7 Grand street, and elected tho following officers for the ensuing year: I'resideut, Wiiiiiun J. Lynch; vice president, James Shanghncssy: treasurer, Edward Sherwood; recording secretary, John Dempscy: financial secretary, Louis Hartman; curator, William Hudson.

Auditing Committee Frank Dahlbender, Andrew Dittrich, William X. Belts. Truslees Harry Copperthw.iit, William McKee, John 11. Peterson. Four propositions for membership wero received.

Kesolutioiis tendering condolence to Mr. Harry I'eace, one of the meintieis, on the death of his wife, we're adopted and ordered on Die minutes. The einb. started fifteen years ago for the pro oi )iiai; arm agriculture, numbers at present si yijiity nine. members.

The business of the evening was succeeded by a biinouot, and some line cel' ry raised by tin farmets (from the jug) exemplified pleadingly tin ir agricultural progress. SOUTH HiiOOIvLYN RAIIjROAD. I'rom B(s ICjirt of tlio Vcar's 'I lit annual report of tlie Brooklyn Cen t' al Railroad Company, filed yesterday with the lieilroa 1 Commissioners at Albany as follows; MoninKs I'llline C.VJKlllS i i ine'iino. is i I 7 4 i.i i on 571. I fV.i4:VK: .1.

0 2,2 lU.iJl no 'ell iloeel l.i lili.Jii AllJ losj. reins HcpH.i.il.cr lit), i.e balance sheet shows cost of road, co. of equipment, 1 1 cash on hand, capital stock, $125, OdO; funded debt, profit and loss sur luus, OFFERS A PliltSK OF 550,000. Boston, December 12. Ellis Power writes from Santa Springs, to guarantee $50,000 for a fight betweon Suliitu and Jackson at hia pltuie.

One of the social events of the season was the marriage on Wednesday, at the South Congregational Church, corner of Court and President streets, by tho Bov. A. J. Lyman, of Miss Adelaide S. Barton, only daughter of S.

E. Barton and grand daughter of the late Edward Emerson, to 3Ir. Frank Herbert Hodgman, of Chicago. 111. The bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr.

Edward Emerson Barton, and was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Mr. James Adair, of Chicago. Miss Barton wore a gown of whito corded silk, trimmed with duchess lace. Her tulle vail was caught back from her fao with a spray of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of mignonette and her only ornament was a diamond pendant, tho gift of tho groom.

She. was attended by four bridesmaids, Miss Batchellof, of Fitzwilliara, N. Miss Hull, Miss Torrcy and Miss White, who were attired in lace gowns of yellow, pink, green and blue, cut decollete, with ostrich feather trimmings, and carrying in their hands largo ostrich feather fans matching their gowns in color, souvenirs from the brido. Tho ushers were Mr. Edward Emerson Barton, Mr.

William Greasou and Mr. Donald Mo Ivor Blair, of Boston. After tho ceremony at tho church a reception was given the young couple by tho uncle and aunt of tho bride, Mr. aud Mrs. Cornelius Zo briskio, at their residence, 15 Second place.

Mr. and Mrs. Hodgman left for an extended tour through the West. On their return they will take up their residence in Chicago. itATinuiN riioarsox.

A beautiful private wedding ceremony occurred last evoning at the residence of Mr. H. Beard, 1H 1 Clinton avenuo. Tho bride was Miss Ida Thompson, Mr. Board's niece, who was becomingly attired in a costume of white faillo francaiso trimmed with duohesso lace.

Mr. F. D. Rutlibun, of Hartford, was tho groom. Miss Beard was maid of honor and Mr.

Charles W. Hemiuway, of Yat ortown, acted as best man. The ushers were Messrs. W. R.

Dater, of Brooklyn; Charles G. Stono, ot Hartford, Harry H. Hemmway and B. Havens Hoin inway. of Watertown.

Conn. The ceremony was performed in a large bay window, which had boon converted into a beautiful bower of roses and ferns, Dr. T. O. Frost, of the Suinnierfieid Methodist Church, officiating, assisted by Dr.

witchcll, of Hartford, Couti. The large parlors were profusely decorated with flowers aud verdant plants, making au effective surrounding for such a pleasant event. The presents received wore all of a lwautiful and costly natiivo and tilled to overflowing a good sized anteroom. The guests present included only the near relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties. ISEROKX t'ONKMX.

Last evening at 8 o'clock Rev. A. aieKlroy Wylie united in marriage Miss Emma Conklin and Mr. Leonard F. H.

Bergen at the residence of the bride's brothor, Mr. William A. Conklin, Franklin avenue. The ceremony was a very quiet homo one, but the hearty good wishes and substantial remembrances attested the affection in which tho bride is held by her many friends. Tho service was performed according to the Presbyterian ritual, Mr.

Paul Haokart and Mr. William Devigno acting as ushers, after vhich the happy couplo left for the South, where they expect to spend some timo in travel. The brido wore iv handsome traveling costume of silk and velvet. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs.

Bergen will reside in Brooklyn. During the evening a collation was served, and dancing found the hour hand quickly passing tho midnight mark, long before which tho bridal couple had taken their rice strewn departure, followed by thu heartiest good wishes of thoso present. OVERTON PIKE. Miss Evelyn Fillmore Dike, daughter of "Mr. and Mrs.

William H. Dike, of 48 Livingston street, was united in marriage to Mr. William E. Overton, son of the late Mr. R.

Carlton Overton, of 89 Cambridge place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Henry T. Van Dyke, pastor of tho Second Presbyterian Church, on Hemsen street, and took place in tho parlors of the Dike mansion on the same spot where the bride's parents had been married twenty seven years befoio. Owing to the sickness of the brido' sister tlio company present was limited to tho immediate relatives of the families, and on this account tho nuptials will bo celebrated by a reception to be given in January.

Tho best man was Mr. Walter J. Elbcck. The ushers were Ur. Edwin A.

Mason, Mr. William S. Douglas, Dr. Henry R. Overton and Mr.

Everett Elting, Jr. Mr. and Mi 3. Overton have gone on a trip to Virginia. J.

WEliVHERti'S EA'HIUIT. A Beautiful Selection OS Fur Now on Among tho importers and manufacturers of fine furs the name of J. Weinberg has stood on tho calendar for thirty five years. J. Weinberg Son have recently removed to thoir new build ing, oilo Fulton street, whore they have a very lino assortment of beautiful furs, and goods bought at this house aro of a most reliable character.

They aro now conducting a sale of seal garments with the utmost sucoess, which demonstrates that a genuine reduction on the price of a li bi. garment always brings tho customer. The sale will continue Another week, and the Hi will offer a greater variety in stylos and more fur novelties than ever before. They also gnarantco every garment sold by them is manufactured tho premises and made from tho best London dyed Alaska skins, and not of tho poorer grades usually niado up for b.vrgaiu sales. Bosido handsome lino in seal garments there aro 'ther furs made in combination wjth seal, especially in wraps and jackets, which are so highly favored by young ladies.

There is an assortment in thoso jackets or walking coats, as thoy are termed some of which show the very finest part of the seal, tho entire coat without a blemish. Thoso also are at vpry moderate prices. Handsome shapes in fur mantles were noted and an assortment in victorinca and collarets, while tho very popular shoulder cape is seen in all the va rions furs, with plain and raisod shoulders. Muffs can bo had to match tho capes, and such a gift would hardly bo rejected by any member of the family. Handsome beaver capes are seen at bargains.

Tho lino in trimming furs is most complete, and a large assortment in fur carriage robes and nigs is made in the finest grades for the purposo in tho very best manner. Fur cans for men aud fur driving gloves are also lowered in price and form not only a vory useful, but beautiful gift. AN ALBANY DIVORCE CASE tu Which a Brooklyn Couple figure in tile Leading Rote v. At the General Term Of tho Supremo Court now being held at Albany, among the oases just argued is ono entitled "In re John M. Bishop, appellant, vb.

Margaret V. Bishop, respondent." This is an appeal from an order changing the place of trial from Columbia to Kings County, in an aotion for absolute divorce. Tho parties wore married at Coxsaclcie, in 1870, and lived together until December 17, 1888, whon a separation occurred on account of the defendant's alleged intimacy with one, Wallace G. Chase. The defendant now lives in Brooklyn and she claims that her husband is in business here.

This tho husband denies, olaiining that he resides and does business at Chatham, N. i'. Tho caso was argued by William G. Cooko for appellant, and Charles C. Shaffer for respondent.

DANCING IN MILITARY HA Lb. The inaugural ball of the Edward F. Gordon Association was held at Military Hall, Lorimer street, last evening. One of tho largest crowds of tho season at this hall availed themselves of tho hospitality of tho club, which is a social organization named after one of tho Seventh Ward's most prominent citizens. Tho club did not go in to do anything half way, as was evidenced by tho lavish manner in which tho members decorated tho dancing floor with flags, streamers, oto.

A number of prominent persons, politically and socially, were present during tho evening arid helped to make tho affair tho success it proved to be. Professor Nolan discoursed music for tho dancers, who did full justice to the many varied exoroisos. J. J. Connolly was tho floor manager, 'assisted by James Sweeney and these committees; Floor J.

Meier, P. Farrell, W. Sweetman, N. Wilson, T. O.

J. Daly, George Denis and R. Meier. Reception John Madden, J. Hays, J.

J. Kearney, T. McNamara, P.Hennon, W. Rcddingtou, II. McCarthy and J.

J. Lynch. OFFICERS OP DA KIN I'OST. Dakiu Post 00, G. A.

has elected tho following officers: Commander, Thomas Holland; S. V. Thomas Cantwcll; J. V. Thomas Fin ncgan; officer of the day, J.

Fred Brimming: quartermaster, Philip Ilothman; surgeon, Goorgo Wieber, M. officer of the guard, Thomas F. Travis; chaplain, Cornelius F. Vorath. EXEMPT FIREMEN ELECT OFFICKItS.

Th 5 annual meeting of tho Exempt Firemen's Association of tho Eastern District was held on Tuesday at the headquarters on Bedford avenuo, near North First street, Jnstieo Englo presiding. The old officers, including Judge Engln for president, were in tho main re elected. The engine will recoive an overhauling boi'ore tlio Btato tournament nost Bummer, 1.