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0j BROOKLYN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1889. HSIX PAGES. THREE CENTS. VOL. 49.

NO. 35)7. TOUNG LADIES IN POSSESSION. XMAS FOR THE COUNTY POOR. CLAIMS A SHARH GRIPPE'S GRASP HIS WIFE'S LOVE INDOOR SPORT.

HOLIDAY HOPE? TIIE STARS DO SING. Dr. Wesley It. Daviv on tbe Quality and 1'oivcr of Praise. In place of the regular Friday ovening prayer meeting a special service of sons was held last night at the Reformed Church on the Heights.

The platform and forward park of the ennrch were prettily decorated with'evergreens and flowers and Organist Burnap had arranged for some fine solo singing. Tho regular soloists, however, before the evening arrived sent word that they were suffering with bad colds and would be nn able to sing. Efforts to obtain substitutes for the disabled vocalists discovered tho fact that a great many good singers in Brooklyn are ailing and the service was obliged to go on without its soloists. Rev. Dr.

Davis' text for the evening's discourse waB from Psalm CHI: 20. 21, 22: "BleHa tho Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength," etc. Dr. Davis spoke in part as follows: niun .7 rn imnrrinfi that praise is a mere BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. Committee Appointed Co Wait Vpoo Itlayor Cliapiu.

Tho Eastern Parkway Extension Association hold a meeting last evening in th6 offices of Messrs. D. H. Fowler 1,230. Bedford avenue Messrs.

H. L. Palmer, j. H. Watson, F.

C. Voae, It. W. Gleasou, C. C.

Dickenson, Walter E. Parfitt, D. H. Fowler, William H. Taylor, John A.

BliBB and Stephen L. Vauderveor being present. Mr. H. L.

Taylor presided and Mr. Bliss recorded. Tho minutes of the last mooting were read and approved. Discussion of tho proposed extension and its routo showed the majority of those present to bo in favor of cutting a new Btreet 100 feet' in width along the brow of the hill parallel to East New York avenue, from Eastern Parkway at tho intersection of Ralph, or Howard, avenue to tho Highland Boulevard, the route to be continued thence to the site of the proposed park in the vicinity of the Ridgowood reservoir. This plan, it was claimed, irai the best in all respects; firstly, boeauso it ran through unimproved property where thero were very few houses and whore tho lots wore not worth more than $400 each on an averago; secondly, because of the route being through such unimproved property it would have A Former Brooklynite's Inter est in the Roll Estate.

W. W. Morris Assorts That He Has Had for Years the Original Draft of His Grandfather's Will A Jorsoyman's Alleged Discovery. The Arcio Vork Trtoune of Monday published a story about the finding of the original deed of laud in the Mohawk Yalles'. in tho back of an old mirror that had boon accidentally broken.

The breaker of tho mirror was Mr. Charles Roll, of Newark, and tho deed found is said to important piece of eviilenco that tho hoirs of one Jacob Roll have been seeking for years. It was a deed made by tho Mohawk Indians in 1G83, giving Roll 11 clear titlo to a tract of land four uiilos in length along tho Mohawk Rivor, beginning iu tho City of Schenectady aud running back from tho river nearly nine miles. Tho wholo Town of Amsterdam is believed to bo included in the In dian deed, as are valuable properties of tho New York Central Railway. Tito validity of the dood ia declared to be unquestioned, and tho deed itself is recorded in the old Dutch Records ai Albany, dated 1083.

Tho property in dispute is said to bo valued at 0, 000, 000, aud there aro about ono hundred and fifty heirs who be. lievo thoy aro entitled to a share of it The finding of the deed in an old mirror was an interesting incident of an interesting caso, but unfortunately, if Mr. V. W. Morris, formerly of Throop avenue, this city, but now of NowJJor sey, is to bo believed, young Mr.

Charles Roll ia a romancer of the tirst water, Mr. Morris called al the Eaole oiiiee, and, referring to tho above story, said he guessed ho was the mirror young Roll Hinashed, aa tho copy of the original deed had beon in his possession for some years and came to him from his mother, who had had it all her life. Among other interesting papers Bhown by Mr. Morris was this account of his doscont from the original holder of 1)10 land, Jan Man golso, otherwiso John Roll: Mr. Morris is a sou of John Morris, a grandson of tho Captain John Morris of Revolutionary fame, and Jano Roll, hia wife.

Jano Roll was the daughter of Abraham Roll, whp was the sou of John Roll aud tho grand boii of tho original Jan Mangelse. Abraham Roll, who is the common ancestor of all tho claimants, had fourteen children. Ono of thorn, James Roll, mado an affidavit to his sister, Mrs. John Morris', identity somo fifty years ago. A literal copy of the deed in Mr.

Morris' possession is as follows: from 111:1:0 hook r. 1 10. Interpreted by Acrnt Cornolisso Yiolo This day the 4th of March Kl.sW Before their Worahins of the Court of Albany Appeared tho followine Moliawk Ulnols, viz: llliouo, sacnoni oi tne ibi Castle, Sagoddiochqnisax of the 3nt Oaatlo anfc Torlarassa who put himself in the placo oI' CEv riachkbo his grandfather who is dead, Who pursuant to the declaration of tho Mohawk Sachomu in tho cropoaals made on tho and instant declare from good affection and disposition by form of gift to cede, Transport and Convey to Jan Mang olso a certain piece of Woodland upon which Bomo travelers aro standing, situate at Canas tagioone on the other side of the Uivor.oxtouditiK mi tho river, Beginning from tho upper end oi Ryk Claese his Lund where the Tree is marked with tho mark of Harme Yudder anil Barent ityndertso and runs along the River ovor a certain Kill by thorn called Otskoudaraogoo which they also convey to him together with tho Water course, and that further unto a Big blaok bark Oak tree 011 which they the Grantors mark with the mark of the Name of Jan Mangelse, is affixed, and extends Northward up into the Bush as far as said Jan Mangelse, or Jus heirs shall have occasion to make use of, oithcr for Rowland or Mcdowland, 11s ho shall think best. This thoy tho Grantors do free and unincumbered the same as they have possessed it, with all appendages and dependences thereunto belonging, hereby giving him full power to do with, and disposo of, the said land and kill as ho should havo power to do with his own patrimonial goods and effects; Desisting now henceforth from now and forovor from said Lam, tlio sumo transporting freely to tho afore said Jan Jlangcldo his heirs or successors, or wno soever luitilit hereafter obtain his Right or Action; promising nevermore to do or permit to tie dono any tiling contrary Hereunto, 111 any wise, in law or out of law. Thus done and confirmed with our own signature.

Dated aB above in Albany. In presence of Us, Couns. Van Dyke, Dick Wkssells, John Piiovooht, Ja.v Jxsa In my presence, Rot Liviniiston, Secy. This is signed with the marks of the different chiefs of the tribe and inscribed under each aro the words made with his own hand. Todarassa'a mark resembles a snake.

Sagoddiochquisax'a sign looks somewhat like a toad with a holo in its middlo and standing upright on two logs. Rhode's mark is a consumptive looking thistle. Abram Rolls' will reads: In the Name nr nod. Amen. I Abraham Roll of WcHtlield in the County of Essex aud State of rcw icivicy nciug 01 nouini ilium iinu meiuuiory Do Make and Publish this my last will and testa, mont.

First it is My will Do ordor that all my Just DebN and funeral Charges bo Duly paid as Soon as Conveniently Can bo after My Dcceas, First I Givo aud Bequeath unto my Eldest Son Jacob Roll Five thousand pounds, also I givo to my Son Broox Roll live thousand Pound, also I givo to my Son Balthua Iloll two hundiod pounds, also I givo to my Son Peter Roll fivo hundred Pound also I givo to My Son Jepthi Roll live hundred Pound, also I give to my Sou abraliam Roll five hundred Pound, also I Give to My Daughter Elizaboth Kayrs livo hundred pound also I give to my Daughter Hannah parmley two hundred Pound h1m I give to My Daughter Mary Smalloy two hnnilreil pound also I givo to My Son George P. Roll live pound, also I give to My Son Isaac Roll 0110 hundred pounds, also I give to David A. Roll one hundred pounds, also I give to My Daughter Elccty Roll one hundred pounds, also I givo to My Daughter Jane Boll two hundred pounds', Item In Case any of My Clnllren Should Dio unrler the age of twenty one year of age and without Lawful issue then I order and it is my will that tho Portion herein Bequeathed to such Child or Children Shall bo Equally Divided Between my Chil iron, Peter Roll, Jepths Roll abhigail Trembly Share and Shair alike. Item all the Uessedue of My Estate both Personal and personal I give to my Children Equally to Bo, devilled amongst them, Share and Share alike Except My Son Baltns Roll and Elizabeth Sayio who are to take Nothing of the Ressedue I appoint My Sous. Jacob Roll and Broox Roll Executors of this My last will and testament and that My Said Executors pay the several logacies herein Bequeathed I order and I empower them to Sell and Convoy as soon as may.

bo after my Dcceas the whole of My Real Estate. In iritnew whereof I hereto Sot my hand and Seal Sixth Day of March, iu tlio year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and twelve. Signed, Sealled. Published and Dcclaired by the said abraliam roll to bo his testament and Last will. AmtAH liou In presents of M.

H. Wkiisteu, AmtAiiAjr Clauk, her Mary Baldwin. mark. If this Abram Roll was at tho time of hin death tho only lineal descendant of Jan Mangelse, it seems strange that he should havo mado no men. tion in his hist will and testament of his prospective inheritance Tho case, according to Mr.

Morris, has been ponding for years, and is no nearer settlement than it was fifty yoars ago. NATIONAL HOWLING TOURNAMENT. Good Howling Contcstx Last Night Pin Knights Again IViu. The twentieth Beries of gnmes in tho National Bowling Tournament was rolled last night on tho alleys 1,411 Fulton street, and as usual tho alloys were crowded with admirers of the gamo. As all the threo clubs that rolled had strong teama close contests were expected.

The first game was between tho Wavorly and Yolunleer teams, tho lattor being slightly the favorites. The howling on both aidos was rathor poor, tho Waverlya winning by 71 pins. The Hcconil game, botweon tho Pin Knights and Volunteers, was another 0110 sided game, tho former taking a lead on tho third frame and winning easily by or, pins. J. Brown, of the Pin Knights, made another fine scoro of 213.

Tho third and last gamo was between the Wa verlys and Pin Knights. Tho lattor wero strong favorites and there were very few takers of odds offered by their friends. Tho contest was very close up to the sixth fraino, both sides rolling very evenly, but in tho scvonth tho Pin Knights wont ahead and won an easy victory by 103 pins. Tho Pin Knights have now ten victories to their credit, which puts them at the head of the list of winning teams. The Echoes have yet to roll their ninth and tenth games, they having eight games won.

The scores of last night's games woro as fol lows: rinsT oa me. WAVEKT.V. I VOLUNTEER. St. So.

Tt'l. St.Sp.To'I 0 111 1 2 Vl "4 1 15H 3 1 140 0 0 144 F. H. LiviDRSlon. O.

bnnKiloa A. Travis N. P. llil W. W.

llubo W. 1 'Z 4 1 i. loT 131 W. a Wamoke. Total 10 17 7 IOiTotal 8 12 0G8 Umjiiro Mr.

H. A. V. Schoii. Scoror.4 Messrs.

O. H. Leo r.nrt A. J. Fanninc.

Timo of uaiuo 1 hour. BECOHD QAMB. I'lN KKianrs. voluxtekb. St.Sp.To'll Sr.SutfVl.

O. Sparks 4 4 H11I10 4 J. Mooro 1 IMf.K. Warncko 4 128 J.SohalYor 2 l.Vi W. Kultiir 2 5 158 J.

IJrown (1 2 2 13a A. Good 3 5 177, W. Bitlaoc 2 3 147 ..1715 Total 738 Ur.ipiro (icoro V. tiray. ScorrT.

Messrs. Oliarlos II. Leo and A. J. t'aum'ng.

Timo oi ganio 5a TlimD GAME. WAVERLV. TIN KNIOIITS. Kt.Sn.To'l. Sl.Sp.TO'1.

F. H. I.iviiiKslon .1. Kborhardt. 0.

Jf. Harrison 2 2 Sparks 4 4 2 4 1541J. Sohatlot 3 4 IBS 4 3 17H 1 5 150 2 5 171 2 5 170 1 3 135 .1. llro.vii 1 4 A. CJood.

Tolnl 1017 J2'4 S3n Umiiiro Mr. Georgo F. Gray. H. Loo mid A.

J. FamiiuK Timo ot Kruno id minutes. On Monday, December 30, the Recreation, Night Cap and Nameless teams roll their ached uled games in tho tournamout, and threo good contoata are expected. ti HATEFUL FOll SYMPATHY. To the or the Uruokluii Eaale: The notice of my wile's death iu the Eaole or the 2 ith inst.

has brought me so many telegrams and letters of condolence in my bereavement that tr, (hem nil be Infirir. The Tenth Ward Democrats Finally Took. Their Place. Whon the mombers of tho Tenth Ward Democratic Association roachod the hall last night, on Sackett street, in whioh they hold their meetings and do Bomo of their political work, they found it in tho possession of a number of young ladies of St. AinoB' Church.

Tho young ladiea were ongaged in tho pleasing occupation of mak ingarrangoments for a ChriBtmas festival and had locked themselves in. Tho soxton of tho church, which adjoins the hall, had forgotten that hut night was tho regular meeting night of tho association, and when the fact was mado known to hiin ho pondered, whilo tho mombers warmed their foot by pacing up and down. After a few minutes of tlioughtfuluoss ho said that tho mooting might be held in tho chapel of the church, suggesting that tho place would givo graoo to the deliberations of tho gathering. Accordingly, several of tho membors flocked thithorand others woro about following their exnmplo whon a young man entered and said that tho meeting could not bo hold there, inasmuch as the church choir wero going to havo a rehearsal and would need tlio chapel. Thon tho mombers wandered disconsolately out into tho church close and tried to look cheerful, whilo ono young, man inquired where they intended "to pitch the ring 1" Judge Tighe meditatively stroked his brand new beard and Baldwin F.

Strauss suggested that they hold the meeting thero and then. Threo or four young men with a banjo and violin camo along and unfolded something of the history of a man named McGiuty. Whilo tho Tenth Ward Democrats woro listening to tho tale of woe tho young ladies retreated from the hall, and Judge Tigho, followed by his sturdy band, inarched in. Tho mooting was thou called to order and was as brief as the moetings of tho association usually are. The clauB McGarry, Tigho, Strauss and McCaun dwoll in such complete harmony that there is never any friction at thoir gatherings, which are only hold as a mero matter of form.

Judgo Tigho did the littlo presiding that was to be dono and Lawyer Strauss aetod as a secretary hould. Tho reading of the minutes of tho pre vious meeting was dispensed with. The Investi gating Committee reported progress. Tho report was not received very joyfully, but beyond a slight suggestion that another one would be moro 111 keeping with tho duties of the coin mitteo it was allowed to pass. Propositions for membership wero received from the following persons: John J.

Conway, Peter Conway, Miles Byrnes, John Roilly, Michaol O'Noil, Michael Rudick, Tames Keegan, Honry lSveryding, Jonn Dwyer. Thoy wero referred to tho appropriate committee. Tho members of tho association, feeling that they had coiiBcieutionsly discharged their full duty, thon left tho hall, which was immediately taken possession of by tho younu men with the banjo and bonos. ST. JOHN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL.

ChriHtmna Celebration in the Bedford Avenue Church. The Christmastide festival of St. John's M. E. Sunday school was held Thursday in tho odilico on Bedford avenue, corner of Wilson street.

Tho celebrations have boon notable events in that section on account of the splendid scale on which they aro gotten up, and the present one was no exception to the rule. The church was beautifully decorated with Christmas greens, and tho girls of tho school occupied a dais reaching from the pulpit to tho organ loft, in full view of the audience. Tho auditorium and galleries were iillod with people members of the congregation and guests. Tho programme was an elaborate one and was cleverly rondored. Sir.

Robert L. Adams, tho organist, played a military march at the opening, and tho scholars entered the church from their hall Binding, "Forward bo our watchword," and took tlieir plaeos on tho dais. Tho invocation was rendered by Master Willie Sullivan, the well known soprano, after which tho pastor, Rev, Dr. Kelley, mado a prayer. Tenor Dr.

F.E.Miller and the chorus sang "Ye receiving an encore. The primary department rendered "Huzza for the Merry Christmas Timo" and Miss Mabel Stephenson recited "Birds' Convention" and was warmly applauded. Master Willie Sullivan sang "Tho Influence of a Word." The applause his effort called forth was of tho warmest kind. The primary department rendered "A Little Thing Like That:" the chorus sang "Joy Bells;" Miss Stephenson told "A Christmas Story;" Dr. Miller sang a Christmas hymn; the littlo ones rendered "Santa Claus' Greeting;" Master Sullivan sang; the chorus, quartet and baritono soloist rendered "Christmas Miss Stephenson recited; the primary department sang "Good Night," and at the close the chorus sang "Christmas Presents were distributed ainpng the children in tho church parlors.

ADOLPH ADLER'S BIRTHDAY. ISis FricmlN Surpriuu Mini and Have a Merry Time. On Christmas evening a large concourso of tho friends of Adolph Adler assembled at Ins rear deuce, Monroe street, to congratulate that gentleman 011 his 4 lth birthday. When no returned home after visiting friends in tho neigh borhood he found his house in possession of a party bent 011 having a good time. After recovering from his surprise ho took a philosophical view of tho situation, deeming, perhaps, that discretion was the bettor part of valor, and, taking the nnttor good naturedly, bado them welcome to his beautiful home.

From tho good order in which everything was found it was suspected that the charming hostossliad had au inkling of the intention of tlieir friends to take forcible possession of their homo in Mr. Adlor's absence Music was dispensed by his accomplished sons, Masters Moses and A. Adler, who, although mere youths, aro yet prodigies 111 the musical line. Other musicians of note assisted, and dancing was kept up until al! wero ready to enjoy the excellent repast which the la dies had prepared. After supper Mr.

Adler was called upon to respond to the toaat of tho host and hostess, which ho did 111 a tow witty and ap. Drooriate remarks. Rev. Leon Harrison, Mr. Ed ward Kaufman, and other gentlemen entertained the party until it was deemed advisable to make room for tho younger generation, whoso appetites were keenly alivo to tho good things awaiting them.

Among those present were Mr. and airs. Louis Metzuer, Mr. and Mrs. Max Hallhoimor, Mr.

Harry Mayer, Rov. Loon Harrison, Mr. Nat Leibzorger, of New York: Mr. and Mrs. Abo Strauss, Mr.

and Mies Strauss, Mr. V. Douglas, Miss Esther M. Douglas, Mr. Edmund L.

Douglas, Mr. Charles 8. Douglas, Miss Dora Calm, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L.

Steltauer, Miss Cora Mctzger, Mas ter Alfred Adler. Miss Dolley Adler, Mr. and Mrs. Mayer Rois, Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Harlem, Mrs. N. Baskman, Mr.

anil Mrs. Moses Bnskninn, Miss Rosa and Benjamin Baskman, of New York: Mr. and Mrs. Bloak, of New York; Mr. and Mrs.

Ford. Calm, of Now York. BRIViNG TOO FAST. The Coroner's Jury Hriny in Verdict in the lit or nig Case. The inquest in tho case of Frederick Komi of Astoria, L.

who died in St. Catharine's Hospital on December 10, from inlurios received by being knocked down and run over by au ice wagon of the Knickerbocker Ice Company on tho evening of November 27, was held last night by Coroner Lindsoy and a jury At the timo of tho accident Kornig was about boarding Car No. 43 of the Cross Town lino, corner of Meserolo and Manhattan avonnes. Jason Doyle, tho driver of tho wagon, was arrested at the timo, after a most exciting chase, by a number of oyo witnesses to the accident and OfficSr Monahan, of the Seventh. Several witnesses gave testimony in relation to tho accident, but despite this fact Doylo took tlio stand and declared that ho had no knowlodgo of having run over the deceased.

Had tho wheels of the wagon passed ovor tho deceased ho would, ho said, havo known it by the Jolting of the wagon. Counsellor Davis appeared for Doyle, who was under arreat charged with manslaughter. Among tho witnesses who testified as having witnessed tho accidont and declared that it was Doyle's wagon whoso wheels passed over tho dead man's body, wero James Stearns, Eugene Prager, conductor of the car, Counsellor Jacob New and the driver of tho street car. Tho jury, after deliberating for two hours, rondored a verdict that tho deceased had como to his death from shock and meningitis, following a compound fracture of tho log and skull, tho result of injuries received by being run over by a Knickerbocker ice wagon driven by Jason Doylo, and they behoved that the Baid wagon was boing driven at the timo at a rate of speed in excess of that permitted by law. Coroner Lindsey, after hearing tho verdict, parolled Doylo into tho cuatody of his counsel until he conld consult tho District Attornoy in the caao.

CHRISTMAS IN ALL SOULS' CHUUUII. There waa a large and pleasant gathering last night in the chapel of All Souls' Universalist Church, on Sonth Tenth street. It was the annual Christmas festival of that Sunday school, and its members wero out in full force tosharo the refreshment which it is tho custom to give. At about 8 o'clock a short program no was given, consisting of various recitations by Mrs. Emerson and a number of banjo and vocal selections by Miss Drummond.

Tho presouts, which were ranged in front of tho platform, wero for thoso scholars who had been regular in attendance at Sunday school for tho past year. They wero principally books. A large, handdomo crayon portrait of tho pastor, Dr. Gunnison, was presented to Mr. Benjamin Wilson, who has boon superintendent of the sehool for tho past twonty years, by the school, one of tho young lady mom.

bcra making ft fitting speech. Thon followed refreshments in such generous quantities that everybody's desires wero satisfied before the party dispersed. IIOTKL AKKIVALS. St. Geokoe E.

B. Hall and wife, Glen Cove, L. W. H. Weed, Washington, D.

M. Cal vort, United States Navy; E.reckham, Now York; A. H. Campbell, Cold Spring Harbor; A. 3.

Goodwin, Now York; T. P. Vottoier, C. WooleySan Francisco: Baker and wife, Sands Point, Yni'i nw, Philadelphia: H. Way aud wife, Nebraska: 0.

B. Johnson, C. It. U. L.

Donald, Brooklyn, Dr. Hall Talks aud the r.adics of St. Flicbc'a mission Distribute Presents. Santa. Clans has been late in his call upon the connty's poor this year, but yesterday ho found timo in which to cheer the lonoly lives of the in matp.a of the Almshouse at FJatbnsh, and those who did bis bidding in the distribution of kind words and useful presents are conBcious ot having brought to the minds of these unfortunate people some little conception of tbe season's joys and pleasures, and by their kindness have left one green spot in thoso lives so devoid of every happiness.

This is the fifth year of the work ot St. Plieoe's Mission in giving Christinas cheer to these poor people, and the apparent joy with which the event was rocoived yesterday shows that every mortal, however noor and forsaken, looks for somo ray ol unush'wo, somo remembrance, in this glad Christmastide. The servicos wore held in tho hall of tho male department building, and a strange congregation it was. On ouo sido sat tho men, many of them old and bowed with sorrow, somo yet young, whom misfortune aud deformity had deprived of the power to struggle witn tne world. Across tho aislo sat women whose faces bore deep linos of caro aud trouble, niuto evidence of the unequal battle with adversity, aud on the laps of nearly all rested mitea of humanity whoBO lusty cries and chatterings mado it difficult to hear even tho music or Hinging.

The hall was decorated with festoons of ever greens and before the platform stood a largo Christmas tree, fiom whose brancheB hung bright balls aud decorations. Shortly after 2 o'clock the servicos began with the singing of a carot and the reudering of a violiu duct by Miss Hall and Miss Borge. Rev. Dr. Hall, of Holy Trinity, then spoke for a few minutes upon tho significance of the occasion.

Ho said I know you all regret tho absence of l.ov. Mr. bjis been bcre with vou so often, but owing to illness it was impossible for him to be here with us to day. so we will try to havo as good a time as possible without him. We all of us ask the question, Why do we gather here each year; what is tho significance of this occasion which we come to commemorate? Jiy mentis, wo meet here because wo believe that a little babe was born almost nineteen centuries ago in low estate, whoso mission was to make men and women live better lives.

There were not so many old men then aa there aro now, for constant wars and strito greatly depleted the male population of those old countries. History tells us that at that time there was in Home a temple whoso gates were open only in timo of war, and at this period of the birth of our Saviour they were closed, for tho first time. Tho foremost euro of our religion should bo the looking after of tho widow and tho orphan, for they are the most iniaerablo of all afflicted. Our idea of religion should be to help the weaker and afflicted and our aim to do good to tho poor and needy. I believo that you know I am spcakiug the truth'and the best man among you to day is lie who does the most for others; it may be only in a small way that tho opportunity comes, but you an nave sucn a cnauce auu 011,011 xuuv act of kindness from 0110 of you goes far toward brightening a darker aud sadder lifo than your own.

rue oust woman is sno wno win uo wu most for her child, who is willing to deprive Herself of somo comfort, no matter how small, that the little stranger who calls her mother may )nr lovn n.nd irow to know this lesson of charity to others. This it is which lies at the bottom ol religion anu we nave seen 1110 wuuiu world trying to carry out thiB idea during tho wm.k. When 1 seo a Doorman or woman standing before a shop windoivat Christmas time. eagerly gazing at tno tilings wiuiin auu counting tlieir little store of pennies, I know that they havo learned tbis lesson 01 cjnn.siuias, lor nicy nave to In. In iiMum's.

The true snirit of religion is the doing of justice, helping others and walking before God lovingly and modestly. But I can't taik against this stream of baby talk, bo I wish you all a merry Christmas. Tho presents wero then distributed, each of tlio men getting a pipe, a package of smoking aud chewing tobacco aud an orango. To tlie women wero given tea, sugar, oranges and cornucopias of candy, beside pin cushions, magaziues and many littlo articles of usefulness mado by tho mission ladies. After singing tho Doxology tho audience dispersed to enjoy their little presents much as children would.

Tho Christmas tree and presents wero donated by the Sunday school of Holy Trinity, their distribution boing in caro of Miss Brown and Miss Jonrdnii, of St. Phebe's Mission. Mayor Cliapiu lias usually boon present with Dr. Hail heretofore, but this year ho waa prevented by illness from attending. Gonial Superintendent Murray, of the institution, said later that the inmates had had a good poultry dinner on Christmas day and altogether had fared very well.

LOADED DOWN WITH PRESENTS. Children licceive a Viait From Santa Clans in Wr. ilJalcolm's Church. Tho regular Christinas entertainment of the Park Congregational Sunday school, Seventh street aud Sixth avenue, tool; placo last night and was a success. The scholars, numbering over threo hundred, met at an early hour in tho Sunday school room, and at 7:30 Superintendent Williams announced the timo for tho children to proceed upstairs.

Tho primary department, which numbered fully one hundred and thirty young ones, ranging in ago from 0 to 7 years, tinder tin; direction of Mrs. John Williams, led tho procession. They were followed by the older scholars, who wore all seated in the aisle of tho edifice. Tho Sunday school room presented a beautiful spectacle. The church was crowded with an appreciative assemblage and the exercises to which they were treated proved not disappointing.

Under the supervision of the superintendent, Mr. John Williams, a very lino pro gramme was rendered, which consisted of sing ing, recitations and speech making. A clou una. performed by several young littlo tots, was un doubtedly tho feature ot the programme mr, Probischor was liberally applauded by the au dience for his recitations, which woro quito amusing. Two very large trees stood on each side of the platform, groaning with good tilings for tho children.

Rev. John W. Malcolm, pastor of the chnreh, occupied a front seat. During tho ovening Mr. Williams invited tho pastor 011 the platform, and in a short speech wished tho scholars A Merry Christmas and a Happy cew xear." At tno con clusion of his speech Mr.

Malcolm was about to retire from the platform, when ho was surprised in being made tho recipient of a beautiful hat rack, prcsonted him by several mends 01 tne congregation. Tho reverend gentleman in a few words expressed his gratitude. But this was not the only surprise. Mr. Malcolm, in behalf of tho teachers of the school, presented Mr.

John Will jams with a large and costly picture of "Christ before Pilate." It was a thorough surprise to him, and the superintendent in a few well choson remarks thanked the teachers for tlieir present. A communication was read signed by Mr. Hcury Bristow. For tho faithful work performed by tho Ladiea' Association of tho church Mr. Bristow had rewarded (hem with an order for a machine.

But tho majority of tho scholars wore anxiously awaiting tho distribution of presents and candy, which wero piled up in front of them, and when after much horn blowing and boll ringing out sido tho door, Santa Claus made his appoaranco ho was heartily welcomed by tho childion. For young and old he had something, as his pack was filled to overflowing with presents. Mr. Ferris, as Santa Clans, enacted the role Bplendidly, aud could not have boon bettor. After tho distribution of presents tho entertainment camo to a close, and tho children departed loaded down with gifts.

IIAPPY CHILDRE.V. Christinas Festival ot St. Peter's I'rot cstant Episcopal Church. Christmas was celebrated last night by the scholars and teacbeiB of St. Peter's P.

E. Church, on State street, in au appropriate manner. Tho services were hold in the church building, and woro largely attended. Tho Rev. Dr.

Lindsay Parker, the rector of St. Peter's, and the Rev. Lloyd West, the associate pastor, woro present at tho festivities, which consisted of the singing of Christmas carols and tho distribution of good things to the littlo ones. A big pyramid of oranges and another of candy stoocl ready for tho children in tho Sunday school room, in addition to which thero was a Christmas tree provided for tho infant class. Dr.

Parker delivered a briof but oloquent address to tho Sunday school upon tho lessons of Christmas. The singing was very spirited and the festival highly successful. CHARLES KEELY BURIED. many mourners at the Funeral ot the Young Architect. The fnneral of tho lato Charles Keely, the accomplished young architect who died early on Christmas day in Hartford, took place this morning from his parents' residence, 257 Clermont avenue.

A large number of the friends and relativos of the family was present and grief was expressed in every countonance. The remains wero convoyed to St. John's Chapel which the dead man helped to build where a solemn high requiem mass was celebrated. After tho ceremony the people in tho chapel wero afforded an opportunity to look on the features of the deceased. The fnneral cortege was then reformed and proceeded to tho Comotery of the Holy Cross, Flatbush, where tho body waB interred in tho family plot.

THKIB ANNUAL CKLEBKATIOX. The members of the Brooklyn Techniker Club with their wives and sweethearts enjoyed their annual Christmas celebration laat evening at Arion Hall, on Wall street. An interesting pro grame of vocal and instrumental music was acceptably rondored. At its conclusion each ono present roceivod a gift of some description. Supper was served and dancing indulged in until daylight this morning.

PRESENTED WITH A WATCH AND CHAIN. James Kellock, head of the Korosone Bureau, Brooklyn Fire Department, has boon master of Seawanhaka Lodge No. 078, F. and A. for two years and the two years wero tho most pros porous in tho history of the lodge.

He retired from tho east on tho occasion of the annual communication and was presented with au elegant gold watch and chain. A RIOT THUEATENED. Austik, December 2S. Tho Governor has information that a riot is threatened in Tyler County, aud ho has ordered out the militia to aid the sheriff keeping tho peace. At a conference of tho Governor and Attorney General it was agreod that the latter BhaU attend the habeas corpus trial of Fort Pond citizens arrested for murder a day or so ago by United Statos marshals.

They are of tho opinion, that tho arrests are without warrant ol law, It Has a Pretty Tight Hold on Brooklyn. The Doctors Do Not Consider It Dangerous or Disastrously Epidemic, but the Public Know Bettor. "La. Grippe" and quinine have recontly formod a couplet whoso significance nearly all are quick ly learning, and while tho former can probably cause moro downright meanness and ill tempor in tho soul of tho average man or woman than any other ill that flesh is heir to, yot the latter is pretty apt to call a halt upon tho trouble when taken in timo and in sufficient quantities, though in many cases la grippo seemB determined to have its own swoet way, irrespective of autidotes, prayers or entreaties. La grippe, or mm13ny.11, by any other name would bo aB bad, and it does not tako very long to discover its presenco either.

It seems to delight in fooling its victims into tho belief at the start that it is only going to bo a woo little cold, but ono quicltly discovers that the littlo cold ash come to stay, and stay hard at that. Tho symp toms vary in different cases, but tho general plan of attack is a gradual rise in tomporatnro to fever heat, at timos attended with chills; a dull, heavy pain directly over tho eyes and also in the base of the Bknll and down tho spinal cord: a stufliness in the head and inability to breathe through the nostrils, and a general feeling of debility and inertia which rapidly leads to tho serious contemplation of the great heroafter in a most reck less manner. The affection has spread rapidly iu the lust few days in this city, and tho gonoral opinion among physicians is that somo extraor dinary inliuonoo is at work in tho dissemination of tho diseaso other thanjatinospherio conditions, which have, however, had much to do toward tho aggravation and continuance of tho trouble. The disorder has affected all alike, rich and poor, old unci voimcr. black and white, although not so many cases havo boon brought to the notice of 4 the physicians from tho poorer classes, as thoy aro not so in the habit of taking other than mala dios of a serious nature to tho doctor, whereas the more wealthy class aro used to running to the family modical advisor with every cold or cough.

A call mado upon somo of tho leading physi cians substantiates tho fact that the malady is of wide cxtont, and while not being of a fatal nature at all, should bo treated with care, as tho system, whon under its influence, is groatly do bilitatod and ripe for other and tar greater aillic tions. Dr. S. Fleet Spoir, of 162 Montague at. t.

said in discussing the subject: "Whilo I recognize somo peculiar and foreign influence in the widespread iflanner iu which the influenza, or grippe, has come upon us, I attribute much ol it to tlio atmospheric conditions which havo for so long obtained hero. This damp, changeable weather is extremely trying upon tho system and loaves it liable at any moment to colds and influenza. The grippo seems to attack peonlo in a variety of ways in tho head, chest, or nervous system, tho latter being tho most sovero form and of longest duration. For tho former wo havo found hot vapor baths vory beneficial: for the chest and throat inhalations aud for the nervous attack dosos of quinine and belladonna." "Do you consider tho grippo was asked. "Not at all; at least when unaccompanied with oth'or complications.

With ordinary care and treatment the trouble is soon overcome, but when severe colds are taken in connection with it, when the system ia all run down, then thero is very often danger of a Borious naturo in the way of pneumonia and lung troubles. A moderate attack where care is taken rarely lasts longer than live or six days, but when tho nervous system is affected, or ulcerations of the throat occur, which sometimes do, then tho attack is often a protracted one. There is no danger in tho grippo, pnre and simple, but it ia a very disagreeable and annoying affliction and causes much inconveuionco in the same way as will a severe cold." At the Long Island Collego Hospital Dr. Shaw seemed to look upon tho matter as a very trivial ono. "Of course wo havo nothing to do with it hero and I do not bco why such a fuss should bo mado about it.

Anyone who has lived for any length of timo in England or Germany is per fectly familiar with tho subject, for they havo it thero every season 111 a moro or leas severe way and do not look upon it differently than do wo upon a sovero cold." Dr. Griffin, of tho Board of Health, Baid: "I do not personally recognize an epidemic of influenza and think there is more talk than trouble about the wholo thing." At Douglass' drug store, corner Fulton and Pearl streots, Dr. Douglass disclosod somo in teresting facts in regard to tho remedy usod. "Wo have had," said he "a groat run on quinine during the last few days and I suppose that wo serve as many as fifty doses of quinino a day to as many different people. They come here and prescribe the drug themselves, many of them tak ing as many as fifteen grams at a dose, and it seems to be about the only thing that gives any relief." Despite the disbelief of many physicians regarding tho epidemic of influenza or grippe, it is an undisputed lact that everybody has gotten hold of something most annoying and disagree able and it docs not make any material difference as to just what tho name is as long as the disease is here.

it scorns to havo taken possession of tho em ployee of the Federal Building, on Montague street. Marshal Stafford and Commissioner Morle are both sneezing and uttering mild im precations in choking tones and tho clerks and officers allbear unmistakable signs of la grippe presence. Many of them arc still at work, but all are glad that the Christmas week has brought liiriit work. Change of locality seems to have no beneficial efl'oots, as traveling mon aud theatrical pooplo all complain of its presence wherever thoy go. Charles A.

Stevenson, who with his company is at nrcsent playing iu "Booties' Baby" at tho Amnliion Academy, is a severe sufferer with many of his company. They were all attacked with la grippo iu Boston about a weolt ago, after they had been playing thero two wcolcs, tlio disease seeming epidemic there. The first member of the company to feel its effects was Charles W. Garthorue, after whom Miss Edith Crane and Miss Alice Loigh woro attacked, followed by W. G.

Rognier, Tom Joyce, Kenneth Leo and tho business manager. Tho latter in describing his symp toms said; "It first attacked mo about the eyes, right over tho eyelids, with an excruciating pain as if I had received a terrible blow there. Thou my head began to fill so that I could hardly breathe. I was burning with fever and could not rest or sloop. When we roached this city my logs had begun to grow weak.

I could hardly Btand, and by Monday night at the Aniphion I was obliged to practically give up business." Mr. Stevenson managed to escape with a mild attack, and all say that a severe cough was one of the symptoms, tho baby of flio company, little trortio Homan, being the only ono who escaped a visitation. Somo of tlio company report that the malady in Boston is even more universal than here, and that some hundred or more female employes of Jordan, Marsh Co. thero wore suffering from influenza. There seems to be no special treatment for tlio trouble, the only thing necessary being to uso tho utmost caution against taking fresh cold, making uso of quinino in good solid dosea and resigning ono's self to the inevitable.

LITTLE ONES CARED FOR. A Christmas 'free ut the Brooklyn Orphan Asylum. Tho Christmas festival of the Brooklyn Orphan ABylum, at tho corner of Atlantic aud Kingston avenues, began yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It was a great timo for the throe hundred and odd orphan boys and girls, and well did they enjoy it. There wero four large, well filled Christ mas trees, ouo of them decorated by the children themselves.

After an entertaining programme of songs and reoitatious the trees were stripped and each child received a box of candies. Then tho girls wero presented with a hand bag each, while each ono of the boys received a purse con taining fivo conts. Tho fifty children in tho nursory woro not forgotten, and when all tho presents had been distributed the orphans played games and otnerwiso onjoyen tne occasion. Credit is duo to Matron Hill aud Mesdames Abra ham Wyckoff, William Beale, Farris, Quick, Ethan A. Doty, M.

Snow and George Studwell for tho excellent manner in which thoy managed tho affair. FESTIVAL IN ST. MARK'S CHUKCH. The annual Christmas festival of St. Mark's wo lolf1 tflt.

Avmiliif in thn church edifice, on Adelphi street, near DeKalb avenuo. It was tno nrst unristmas lesiivai neici in tho now structure. The interior was handsomely decorated and the brilliantly lighted Christmas trees added to the pleasing effect. At 7:30 the servico was opened uytno announce livnin. "Hark, tho An gels Sing," by tho superintendent of tho Sunday school, Mr.

William Shaw. The versicles, which wero responsively road, camo next. After other exercises tho presents were distributed to tho Sunday school pupils. NOKTII REKOKMKD CHUBCH. Tho Rev.

Carlos Martyn, of New York, is to preach at tho North Reformed Church, Clermont avenue, near Myrtle, to morrow, at both Bcrvices. Dr. Martyn is well known as an author and literary writer, and has received favorable com moudation from John Bright, of England, and Wendell Phillips, of this country. The congregation anticipate with pleasure this, his second visit to them. He is the lato pastor of tho Blnom iugdale Roformed Church, in tlio city acroaa the bridge.

PROFESSOR RIVKKS' WEEKLY llKCEl'JTON. Ovor one hundred couples occupied tho floor of Ayon Hall, on Bedford avenuo, from 8 o'clock until after midnight last night at William Pctfc Rivors' regularly weekly reception. fancy dances, arranged expressly for tho Christmas holidays, wero lutroduoed for the first timo last nifjht. What Captain O'Shea Says Mr. Parnell Stole.

The Hofeie Rule Leader Named as Corespondent in a Suit for Divorce Puzzling Questions in Italy. Lokdok, December 28. A petition for a divorce haB been filed by Captain O'Bhoa, ex member of Parliament, against his wife. The petitioner makeB Mr. Pamoil corespondent and asks for a divorce on tho usual grounds.

The petition sets forl that the acts were committed at Eltham, 34 York terrace, Regent's Park, Brighton'aud Aldington, Sussex, between April, 1880, and tho date of tho petition. In an interview with a United Press representative Captain O'Shea Baid: "Tho charges are truo, of course, but I don't claim damages." It has pleased tho Italian authorities to consider that the revolutionary appeals posted up in various parte of tho country avo duo to French machinations, a conclusion that is not generally accepted. Italy has rough auti monarchic material at home to account for such demonstrations and nothing could be more natural than that tliey should call upon their imfiammatory brethren to imitate tho Brazilians and establish an Italian republic. The hesitation as to tho rc estaMislnnent of the ilfv TfnTv in Hnirl hi be dun to fear of an outbreak on tho part of the IrrodentistB, a view of the enso wlncn is certaiuiv not very iiac thnt. fnM.inn.

Tt is certain thatsince the nf rnr.it.n.1 Tmiiishmoiit the number of crimeB of violence lias increased in Italy to an alarming degree and the government boos no recourse but to legalize its infliction again. it, ni nVln t.h,il. l.linro wonlil bo a dead set at France by tho combined Monarchists of Europe were they sufficiently sure oi tno oontinucu suu ordination of thoir own peopleB. Franco is, aa i.n lr.mnnrtir liitnlv Raid to the Russian ambassador, a firebrand in tho midst of combust ible material, and tho recent, activity at wnoon House and the air of mysterious elation assumed by the supporters of the Comte de Paris, seora to provo that tho rumored assurances of good will and assistance from abroad havo Bomo founda led as settled that thero can be uo alliance between Russia and Franco so long as the latter nation continues to be a repub lic, and this may bo looked upon as one oi cue most important consequences of the quiet shunt ing of Doin Pedro. Tho efforts of the McDougall to reform the aquarium and aimilar resorts have, to speak with vnunlt.nd Kiiec.fissfullv.

The clasB which frequented them was of a sort to resent any restriction upon tlieir peculiar uicas oi amusement, and no people whom the associations would harm ever visited them. Tho only percoptible effect has beou to still further crowd the streets in thoir vicinity with tho objectionable class and to greatly increase tho trade of the neighboring drinking shops. The Chineso customs authorities havo purchased the steamer Ruling with tho object of preventing tho opening up of the upper Yang tse Kiang. It is reported that tho Pokm autliontiOB aro about to issue silver coinage. Thn TVlimm Club offers 1 .000 to promoto a glove fight between Blavin aud Jackson.

Semi official papers say tnat tne i ormgucso Government does not contemplate submitting the disputo with England to arbitration. LAID AT REST. Tlje Rciimins of the I Mo Michael Don ovan I liter red in Calvary Cemetery. The rcmaina of Michael Donovan, lato of the Thirteenth Ward, were consigned to their final resting placo in Calvary Cemetery Thursday afternoon. In the forenoon the services were held in Sts.

Petor and Paul's Church, Wythe avenue, of which ho had been a lifelong member. Tho handsome casket rosted uoon a catafalque at tho head of tho center aisle, surrounded by largo floral pieces, the offerings of relativos. Tho edifice was in Christmas dress, tho green vines being festooned around tho gallery aud at the altar, thus lending to it a cheerful yot Bolemn appearance. Tho auditorium was crowded to the vestibule with members of tho congregation and old friends, the latter including Mayor Gleason, Senator MoCaiToii, ex Commissioner J. J.

Fitzgib bons, John Kerwin, ex Commissioner James Rod well, William Wainwright, ex Auditor Voego, J. C. Kelley, Captain Martin Short, John P. jDynagh, J. O'Donoghue, Rov.

J. J. Whito, Honry Hamilton, Michael J. Gaffney. John F.

Ryan, Petor Dolap, James Loughran, James V. Short, Arthur J. Hig gina. Frank E. O'Reilly, Frank Tuito, James Reynolds, W.

H. Cassidy, Christopher Cunningham, Captain David Browor, Peter Laniran and the Board of Ollicors of tho Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum Association. The presonco of the children of the orphan asylums under Mother de Chantel and other sisters bore silent testimony of the good work of the deceased in their behalt. The services were of tho most impressivo kind known to the church and woro conducted by tho assistant pastor, Rev. Hugh Ward, as celebrant, and Revs.

Honry A. Gallagher and Eugene Donnelly, of Flushing, as deacon aud sub deacon. Father Malono, against the advice ot his physi cian, got out of his sick bod to attend the last services over his friend. The venorablc rector sat in a chair within tho chancel. Tho musical portion of tho ceremonies was finely rendered.

Father Malouo preached with considerable effort. His discourso was a fooling ouo aud his references to tho sterling probity and honesty of tho deceased were well timed. He said that Mr. Donovan was a man who had regardod a public office as a public trust aud would insist on the discharge of the duties of all such trusts with as strict honesty and economy as ho would regulate his own privato business. His servicos in tho management of the orphan asylums were almost invaluable and showed tho real character of tho man, who was truo to every obligation reposed in him.

Ho waB truo to his first lovo and to his children, a good husband and a faithful father, whose constant caro it was to look after the welfare and comfort of his family since the death of his boioved wife. If Brooklyn loses in him a good citizon and his children a modol father, the ohurch in his deiniso mouniB a faithful sou. He was always to bo found in his Dew Sundays, but henceforth tho congrega tion will misa fiis familiar face. Although ho has nassed awav from earthly view no will live in our memories and his examplo will stand out brightly as a boacou light to follow. At the close oi tho services tho caskot was removed to tho hoarse, and tho cortege, comprising over fifty carriages started for the cemetery, whore tho interment took place in the family plot.

TO ATTEND HIS INSTALLATION. Dr. Abbott Ilcadt a List ot Those Who Have Accepted tiivitutioiiM. T)r. T.vTiinri Abbott announced last evening at tho close of tho prayer meeting that the following clergymen had accepted tho invitation to bo present at the installation of himself and assistant pastor liev.

Howard Bliss on Janu ary 10: Rev. Dr. Phillips Brooks, ot uoston; itev. Dr. Bradford.

Montclair, N. Rov. Dr. Park hurst, New York; Rev. Dr.

Behrends; Rev. Dr. MeKenzie, Cambridge, and Itev. nr. wuar The pews in Plymouth Church aro now being rented for 1890, and it is stated that ail tne pew nf vrtnr VJWM rotakfin tllfill DCWH ftt the assessed valuation.

Tho now deacons and deaconesses of the churcn wore introduced to me old members of the Board at a meeting oi tne Board of Directors held in tno cuurcn pariors. THE SOCIETY OF ST. JOHNLAND. The Treasurer's ami Secretary's Reports for the Post Eleven Iflontbs. The annual meeting of the Society of St.

John land was held yesterday afternoon at St. Luke's Hospital, Fifth avonuo and Fifty fourth street. The results of the election of ofheors were: preai. dent, Honry A. Oakey; vice president, Rev.

E. W. Donald: secretary, 'ohn A. Mciuin, and treaa urer, Edward Schcll. The treasurer's report showed expenditures for past eleven months, tl8.C53.32: balauce on hand, $00.05.

It also sho wed a decrease in subscriptions of $3,000. Socrotarv MeKim's report showed 153 persons 37 old men and 110 children had been cared for during tho year. Sixteon old men, whoso average ago was over 80 years, nad died. THE TOWS MAY TAKE THIS MOSET. Judgo Barnard, for tho General Term, has handed down a deciBion sustaining that section of the will of tho late Abraham Hewlett, of Woodsburg, which gives about $50,000 to the Town of Hempstead for tho benefit of the common poor.

Mr. Hewlett disinherited his relatives. Trinity Episcopal Church was given about $100,000 in a form admitted to be legal. Pro vision was made for establishing a college at Woodsburg. It was in the nature of a trust and was claimed io bo illegal.

Judge Pratt bo held, but tho General Term reverses his decision. Tho caB6 will go to the Court of Appeals. SERVICES AT DR. MSllKDITH'S CHURCH. Watchuight services wiU be held next Tuesday evening at the Tompkins Avenuo Congregational Church.

Tho services will, begin immediately after tho oxpoaition of the Sunday school lesson by Dr. Merodith about 9:30 P. M. it is expected. They will closo at una the exercises will includo preaoliing by the pastor aud others.

THE BEKTISG OF NISTH 1YAJID DEMOCRATS Tho Ninth Ward Democratic Association Bliould havo held its last monthly meeting of tho year last night. But at 8:30 o'clock only bovou members woro present, bo of course nothing could bo done, and an adjournment was made. ABOUT tOSG ISCASD PEOPLK. Robert Seabury has been elected master Morton Masonic Loclso at Hempstead. Mr.

and Mrs. John Nix, of Hemps toad, have Bono to Mount Pleasant, S. 0., to spend the Winter. A Brisk Ball Game at the Thirteenth' Armory. Sliding' to Buses on the Slippery Floor.

Skyscrapers Stopped by the Roof A Spirited Contest. The indoor base ball game of the teams from Company and tho Cadet Corps for the cham pionslup of the Thirteenth Regiment, playod last night on the floor of the drill hall of their armory, was a great improvement over the previous games. Thero was less horse play in the way of kicking and the game was bettor umpired. Four innings were played, the Cadets going to bat first. Unfortunately for them they were short banded, Gohr, their regular pitcher being absent, and they Buffered accordingly.

Company however, had out an extraordinarily strong team and in theirseeond inning secured tho game to themselves beyond all fear of loss. Both sides started off under favorable aspects, only four men from each side going to bat in tho first inning. In the second inning an error by Graham, who fumbled a ball at third, gavo the Cadets one run, when there waB rejoicing in their camp. Their joy was turned to bitterness and gall, however, when Company went to tho bat and secured ten runs, all 011 costly errors by tho Cadets. Tho.

Cadets partially retrieved themselves during the next two innings, when they mado four runs. At the beginning of the first inning May, of the Cadets, bunted tho ball up into tho roof, dropping it at Du Flon's feet, who scooped it up and landed it in Crolius' hands on first base, putting May out. Harrison thou knocked a grounder to third base, which was fielded by Graham to Crolius, putting him out at first. McAfee then popped a ball over to second infleld, in trying to get which Tovann, Lulz and Cowan indulged in a rolling match over the floor, while McAfee ambled to first base at a cantor. Sutter then Hied ont to Snollgrovo, leaving McAfee on second.

No runs. Company now camo to the bat for their first inning. Du Flon welted a hot one, but it was secured by Harrison and lielded to May on first, putting Dn Flon out. Snellgrovc then hit a hard drivo over third base, losing the ball among the rounds of tho seats, and reached second base. Tevann then hit tho ball to left hold, whore it went through Hirsh's paws, and reached first in safety, sending Snellgrovo to third.

Crolius wont out at first, and Doyle, after fanning the atmosphere across the home plate, discovered a hole in his bat through which tho ball passed, and died in his tracks struck out. No runs. In the second inning for the Cadets Cheevor bunted a grounder into Du Flon's hands, who tossed it to Crolius, winding up Master Cheover's career in short order. Loibmau thon hit Bafe to left center field and whilo tho outire outliold was hunting the pesky leather, which kept ricochet ting about the hall, ho slid about to third, aud while trying to skate homo 011 his stomach pad the ball was found waiting for him at the home plate. Stewart then bunted ono just ovor Te vann's head at second base and wont safely to first, stealiug second aud third bases successively.

Hirsh then mado a sacrifice to left infield which was fumbled by Graham, letting Stewart home. Ho succeeded in getting tho consomme oil' his digits in time, however, to field the ball to Crolius at first and put out Hirsh. Company now came to tho bat with blood in their eyes and in thoroughly bad humor. They were far from being rattled, however, and Doylo, the first man at bat, slashed at tho white splicro and sent it high ovor the center fielder's head against the wall, talcing two bases while tho Cadets' fielders, performing lall kinds of contor tiou acts, were trying to pick up tho ball, which, bounding away from the wall, had returned liko a boomerang to tho homo plato. Doyle was then sent home on a base hit by Lutz.

and on a passed ball by Harrison, the Cadets' pitcher, Lutz steals from first to third and comes homo. Graham then hits a safe ball to right field near Richmond, while Lutvi crosses the home plate and the batter slides around to third base, assisted by a passed ball by Harrison. Blauvolt then flied out to Cheever, whilo Cowan went to first on being hit by a pitched ball. Du Flon now hit to center field, where the ball was mulled by Stewart. Graham and Cowan came home on the error, whilo Du Flon reaches third base.

Snellgrovo then put put a liner into center field which was nicely fielded by Stewart to May, while Du Flon skated safely across the home plato on the bridge of his nose. Crolius then hit a safe grounder to left Held which Hirsh failed to get and Crolius went away round to third and was brought homo by a long hit of Tovann to center field on which Tovann wont to second base. By this time tho Cadot boys were badly rattled and were hopping about the floor liko kernels of corn in a popper and flopping over each other like chickens with their heads cut off. But their fullness of misery had not been reached, as Doyle now hits a hot liner to Bhort liold which was fumbled by McAfee as if it had been a coal of lire, sending Tovann to third and allowing Doyle to reach first in safety. Lutz then bunted the ball up into the skylights, bringing Tovann home am! sending Doyle to third.

Graham then hit safely to right field, bringing in Lutz, and was brought in in turn by a hit of Blauvclt to left field. Blauvolt wa3 caught on second by the ball fielded by McAfee to Leibiuan. A dispute over the umpire's decision resulted in Blauvclt being declared out. Ten runs. The third inning began witli Richmond, of tho Cadets, at the bat.

Ho bunted the ball short, bounding it into Du Flon's hands. Out on first. May then rapped the ball past third base, taking three bases on a fumble by Tevann. Harrison flied out to Du Flon. McAfee then pops the ball up into the gallery, it dropping near Du Flon, who tries to touch him out at first, but fails.

McAfee then steals two bases, while Sutter takes first 011 called balls. McAfee then comes home ami Sutter gets to third on a fumble by Snellgrovo, while Cheevor goes to first, being hit by the bull. Liolmian then hit safely to left field, hiding the ball among the benches ami bringing Sutler home, sending Cheevor to third and himself to second base. Stewart now flied out to Crolius leaving Liebman on Becond aud Cheevor on third base. Three runs.

Cowan, for Company took tho bat first in the third and Hied out to May. Du Flou was hit by the ball and took' first base, while Snellgrovo poked a bal with the end of his bat to short field which was muffed by McAfee, sending D11 Flon to second base and reaching first himself. Du Flon and Snellgrovo were thon brought home by a II out of Crolius" to May. Tevann then hit safely to center, but was thrown out by Stowart to Cheever while trying to steal third. Fourth inning Hirsh, of tho Cadets, reached first base on a sufo hit to infield aud steals to third base.

Richmond struck ont and Hirsh steals home. May goes out at first base, while Harrison bunts the hall to iufield and slides around to third base before it could be secured by the howling mob who were trying to secure it. McAfee then struck out, leaving HarriBon on third base. One run. In the fourth for Company Doylo went to bat and, Sutter mufliiig the ball on the third strike, ho tried to reach first, but was thrown out by Sutter to May.

Lutz thon hit to infield, but May failed to get the ball and ho reached first base, stealing to second base. Graham was sent to his base on balls, Lutz stealing third base and Graham going to second. Blauvclt and Cowan thon struck out, leaving Graham on second and Lutz 011 third base. Part of the fifth inning was now played, the Cadets being at the bat and making three runs, but, timo boing up, tho game was called back to tho fourth inning. Tho playing of May aud Suttor for tho Cadets aud Graham, Snellgrovo and Crolius for Company was tho feature of the game.

The score was: COMPANY F. 11. lb. r. O.

A. May. lb 1 Harrison, McAfeo, a. s. 1 Suttor, 1 Choovor, 31.

0 l.iobmnn, iib. 0 tstnwftrt, c. 1 Himb, 1. 1 0 Du Flon, p. Snellurove, c.

1 Crolius. 1 Tovann. 1 OlBoylo, r. '1 Oir.iitK, a. 2 2 Oi Blauvolt, 1.

f. 0 0 Uowan, c. 1 Total 01212 12 715 9 First baao by errors Cadets, 3 Company 5. First huso on balls Cnrlots, 1. Loft on basoa Carlots, Oom V.

Hit. bv mtcher Oheovor. Stowart. Du Flon Willi pitches Du l'lon, 15; Harrison, (i. Passed balls SnollKrovo.

Sutter, 0. Stolon bases CudotB, 12; Coraieiny II. Umpires lj. Stornborg and Sergeant JVasli. ol Company iS.

Timo of game .1 hour and 40 mitiuton. Summarized scoro: Comoa'ny 0 10 8 0 12 Three runs mado by Cadets in first half of fifth inning not allowed. The next game will bo played on Tuesday evening between Companies and K. Tho standing in the championship race is as follows: Won. 1 1 1 Lost.

0 1 11 Won. Lost. Company Company Company Company CadetB Company 1 1 1 1 0 CHRIST CHURCH HEKTING. The annual meeting of tho Church of Christ was held at their houso of worship on Sterling placo, near Seventh avonuo, last evouing. Reports were received from the officers of the ohurch, and from tho following auxiliary organizations tho Sunday school, the Ladies' Aid Society, tho Society of Littlo Helpers, tho missionary societies aucptlie mission at Greenpoint all indicating a healthy and fairly satisfactory condition.

R. H. Rountroo and William D. Stowart were ro electod trustees for a term of threo years. John R.Tolar was oleetod treasurer and Kingsloy L.

Martin clork. Hearty votos of thanks were tendorod to A. T. Honey, tho retiring treasurer, who had served the church faithfully in that capacity for seven years; to tho Ladies' Aid Society and to tho Society of Littlo Helpers for their liberal contributions in support of tho church work. EX JUDGE WILItEU DEAD.

St. Paul, December 28. Horace Wilder, ox Jndgo of tho Supremo Court of Ohio, died at Red Wing, yesterday. Judgo Wildor was formally years one of tho loading lawyors of Northern Ohio. Ho graduated at Yale, in the class of 1823, aud removed to Ashta lintn.

Cnimtv. O. In 1855: ho was elooted judge in tho Ashtabula district, and 1803 became amomborof tho Supremo bench. Judgo Wilder was 88 years old at the time of his death, Darwin B. James Telia a Christmas StoVy.

Pleasant Last Erflningr by the Sunday School of the Church or the Re cauclUritioa. Abe five hundred members and i'riemlB of the Sunday school of tho Reformed Episcopal Church Jfthe Reconciliation, at Nos.rand and Jefferson avenues, attended tho annual Christmas festival of the school at Arcanum Hall, Bedford avenue and Fulton street, last night. A well laden Christinas tree glistening with Bilvery baubles and niuiiiiigoverwitlithreadsof popcorn, surrounded at tho base with heaps of bonbons, assorted candies and tropical fruits, stood temptingly aC one end of the platform in aggravating proximity bo fore tho longing eyes of tho young Sunday school members. Under the direction of Superintendent F. K.

Gillespio a very interesting programme, mado up of songs, recitations and addresses was gone through. The liuv. G. W. Huntington, pastor of the church: ex Congressman Darwin It.

James, the Eov. Mason Gallagher and oilier prominent Brooklynites occupied seats around tho speakers' Btand. Following the opening feature of the cere monies a carol, "The Saviour nig, in which tho whole school took part, Dr. Huntington lehtod an address of welcome. He was pleased to see nuch a large gathering, and assured tho audience that the excellent programme arranged would fully repay the trouble of coming out.

Ho called attention to the fact that the proceeds of tho entertainment were to go toward the expense of erecting a handsome oumlay school building which, he added, in view of tho u. continually growing roll of membership had got to be an al.hoh.te necessity. As of the Navy Tracy said at tho New England dm iner last Saturday nigiu, reninui American cruisers, Dr. Huntington rc marked, now ships were necessary, but tho demand for capable captains ami thoroughly di died crews should not be lost sight of. i'lie school, the speaker continued, possessed a competent and able captain, and it also had many able sailors, but there was room for many more recruits, and he trusted to see the muster roll rapidly increase henceforward.

After the infant class had rendered the Christmas hymn, "Brightest ami Best," William W. Gillespie had read a Scripture lesson and Superintendent Gillespie and the sehool had gono through a series of responsive readings, Mrs. Ogden Crane, of voice culture fame, gained repeated success by her rendition of several soprano solos. Alfred J. Young then read "Inasmuch," a Western Christmas story, and the touching poem, "The Water Mill." Miss Tirzah Hamloni sang Vandcrwater'a "Night of Nights and "An Old Garden," one of Hope Temples favorite ballads, and thon Darwin 11.

James was informally introduced to tho scholars. Mr. James entertained the ohildron for almost an hour with droll stories of his early life and Christmas anocdotns. He said that he had come to talk principally to the boys and girls. He had a school which numbers ovor 1,250 German children, and witnout tun, as soon as Christmas morning dawned otlior times Fvrero not or so mucn importance iu nn, miiiuiaiD apparently every one of tins 1,2:50 children waB sure to bo in his seat in the school.

Ihe ffiachoiB, however, were nist as glad to see ttiem on that day as if they had been in regular attendance. Have von ever thought, hoys and girls, Mr. James continued, why it is we have Christmas? When I vas a boy in Massachusetts we never heard of Christmas. I grew up among those good people known as Christians, and when my ancestors came from England they revolted so lar from the Unman Catholic Church that they went (o the other extreme and prohibited ait mention of Christmas. But customs have since changed.

This Christmas idea of the present time means love, joy and peace, and we have armed at the understanding of the words of tin; angels when they sang, "Peace on earth, good will toward man. 1 have been in many of the cities marie tamous 111 the Bible and they are closely allied with Christmas flay. I saw much of interest in hen those wise men whom every boy ami girl hero probably has read of, came from the east they said: "Where is the King of the Jews 1 We have come to worship him." Wednesday was the anniversary of that great event, I don't suppose the dav upon which He was born was rlillerent from a'nv other day, but what a siguinc.iuoo was given the birth by the appearance in the sky ot that wonderful star of Bethlehem, ihe wise men knew that some great event had occurred. Ihey knew it intuitively. They knew that the Messiah had come.

The travelers came a great dwtanco through those great disagreeable roads or paths or trails as we call them in the West. As i said 1 have been those countries ami I can understand how uncomfortable traveling must have been. The chief means of conveyance there are mammoth camels. These animals, although not at all unmanageable, are dull company Ihey plod along methodically, not looking to the right or left, but tramping silently ahead as if they had a big job cm their minds and were in a hurry to get it over with, iheir feet, though large and bulky, are soft and rest liul'tly on the surface or the sand. I have seen twenty of these animals 111 a line lodging ahead with military precision, all bearing heavy burdens.

'The march of improvement has even now reached that country and camels are 'lift used as much now as the inhabitants are beginning to put up railroads to do their transportation. Camels, however, have not yet gone out of general use. These wise moil 1 snoke of, by following the Star ol Bethlehem, discovered the King of the Ever since, my dear ciiiklron, the world ha been 111 ciiiirin" about this monarch of goodness, and all'that have found Him have helped to make the world better. It may ser in strange to yon, little bovs and girls, that there are people 011 this great globe who have never heard ot Jesus Christ. It is a fact, nevr rtlicless, and I want to tell you all that I have been in countries where siir a mute of a iVa irs existed.

In my younger days I have seen in the northern part ot India, 111 my journevs of inspection, great crowds ot women and children going out through the gates of the the eitv, following the same: maris as myself. Innumerable women and children dark skinned children with long black hair and dark eyes, not negroes but Hindoos, loUownn along in great crowds. "Where are these people 1 asked of one of the natives. was the quick replv, "they are going out to a great temple, where there is an idol or image, and they me carrying it presents. It is the goddess ot smallpox which controls that dread disease which nil people so much Well, chilriron, I was astounded, but the statement was true.

In that country there was no physician except those sent out by missionaries, ami the women believed that bv heaping presents upon tie' goddess of Hinaiipox the children would escape the malady. In India 1 saw dying children, with their mothers around their bedsides praying to idols that their offspring might live. These poor women had never heard of Jesus Christ, lull have heard of Him, my dear little friends, and 111 that fact the difference between their condition and vours is apparent. Now, right hero, Mr. J.

mes went on, 1 want to fell you, my young friends, a Christmas story. Off 111 the far West tin part of our country are thousands ol poor people working early and lato tilling the new soil, which they are gradually getting mnler cultivation. These people that 1 have reference to are the first settlers. Daily are to be seen here great caravans crossing and recrossing the prairies. They are large canvas covered wagons, containing the household iiirni turcand fixings of whole families.

They are called prairie schooners. These vehicles are drawn sometimes by oxen ami frecjucutly by horses. 1 have seen them in droves of 100 going across the Rocky Mountains. People livo lu thlB way for weeks and mouths. In one of these mountainous regions there was a good, honest man with three children.

The mother of the family was dead and the father very poor. Finally the father d. three children one and two girls. Tom and Hulda, and 5 year old Bessie were left alone to battle for a livelihood. The boy, who took up the care of the family, concluded it was best to go East and get nearer civilization.

So thev embarked in one of those prairie schooners 1 told vuti of ami started East. They tramped by day and rested by night. At last they reached a smail own in Kansas. They arrived at tins point on Christmas eve. Little Jiessie reminded her brother and sister that the lo.lowing day would be Christmas.

"I am so glad," she said, that to morrow will be 'Why are you "lad?" asked tiie brother. answered Bessie, "Santa Clans will bring me some pies cms." When the little girl had gone to sleep that night Tom ami Hulda looked through their pockets ami found that they hail lust 'Jo cents all told. Thev went into town to purchase presents tor Bessie, leaving the little one asleep in the caravan. Thev did not get hack till late. While they were away three cowboys drove up to the wagon.

They were wild, dashing, rough ami uncouth fellows. They saw the sorry looking horse and torn canvas covered vehicle, and they stopped and began to laugh. Little Bessie heard them and she peeped out through the curtain. They talked to her and observed that two tiny white stockings were hanging up on the outside of the wagon cover. They asked the purpose of the stockings and Bessie, 111 all her sweet innocence, told them that she had placed the stockings there to sec what Santa (Tans would put in them.

The callous, rough hearts ot those wild Western men were touched by the baby's simplicity. They galloper! back to town, purchaser! a vast quantity of presents for Bessie and pushed them into the wagon. The little Blockings were filled with $20 gold pieces. Iheir experience with the little innocent child recalled those hardened men back to a better life. Thoughts of her sweet face haunted them when thev attempted to lift the wine cup to their lips, ami had the effect of ultimately making them good men and law abiding citizens.

Now, children, Mr. James concluded, I must stop. That little story I have just told you is founded upon facts. Be good always and trust in the Lord, and lie will provide for you as he did for little iBcssio. ADAMS Vi'lLI, SOT SKUVE.

On Monday evening next the special committee of the Democratic General Committee, appointed to investigate matters connected with tho recent primaries in the Thirteenth and Twenty fourth Wards am) the Town of Now Utrecht, will moot at 1:1 Willoughby street. County Treasurer H. II. Adams, who was appointed as ouo of the committee, lias declined to Hcrve. He informed General Committee Chairman John P.

Adams that he intended to go to Chicago to morrow evening. JOIINXY STUAUT'S IUCKKT. Thero will be a racket at Johnny Stuart's place, 24'.) Central avenue, on New Year'B Day. Johnny is ex bautam weight champion, and the sparring fraternity will be well represented at the racket, he says. Mr.

Lilly Cahill, Mr. Johnny Kelly, the Spider and others will be there. The liost of the affair is to give a toast on "A Pugi. list's Life." ST. LUKE'S SUNDAY SCHOOL.

The members of the Sunday school of St. Luke's M. E. Church held their Christmis cele bration Thursday in the edifice 011 Marcy avenue corner of Pciin street. A large audience was en tertained b.v the little ones.

At tho close presents were among the scholars. A I'ltAVE COhORKD JA.N'ITOli. A ftr which cauBed a panic occurred in the Hat 5g0 Cireene avenue yesiemay aiceruoon. Before t'ho firemen arrived frank A. ward, the colored "janitor ot a neighboring flat, did yeo Man's work and saved much life and property, fire waa subdued.

I ecstatic experience played upon the soul, living only while it is being performed and then dying into silence. Many men think of praising God just as a church. Bextou thinks of his bell which is high np in tho tower and is only to ho lung on sacred occasions; all the rest of the time it hangs above roach. But praise is not tho specialty of ono feeling, but the mood and harmony of the whole ol them, it is uic compieiu soui uiul uuiuk l.auvn.iirnr,! in Mm mftlnrlv ff 111V 1111(1 lOVe With well ranked faculties. Ponder a moment the va riety at the religious lite.

It is tiiougiitiui, yes, but thought is not alone its nature It is tull of affection, but it has more than mere teelnig. It is replete with grand moral Effervescent experiences are not its Ic wills with all attitudes of authority aud decision. It reols with all moods, it rises Dy wings pi lanu f.iuln'mis for itsnlf a life in tho invisible. Now neithor ono of those is roligion morp than an other, it is the wholo sours 1110 tnai is religion. It is one of the famous fables of Egypt that when the sun rose on tho statues ot lUemnon tuoy ut 4 unmifk.

wlmt. WfiTfl tllG l'lldO vibrations of tho red synito to the sciiBitive soul whon uod rises upon it anu every pari, imu u. irxmifnt chord nivns forth to His touch lta joy and worship. Praise opens my heart and I pass out of myself. Through praise the multitude of the riguteous was to pass iinu mu mrj ui r.uu highest, so the gates of the bridal city of God are caller! praise.

If our own lives are to be Bweet aud strong we must have the hinges of this gate well oiled. Praise is the aspiration that is ever looking upward. It is tho pluugo of tho spirit into the fullnoss of Cod. Praise is also one of those experiences that unite the heart with all praisers. You are a part of the choir of tho universe.

Praise is so much loftier and richer than prayer, rraver tlimlts only oi yonison; praise puts voii in touch with other livoB. Praiso is tho freeing of your nature the reaching out of your spirit to the infinite spaces. Put into your lifo this great element of gratitude anil let it have expression every morn. Carlylo Bays: "Give us the man who sings at his work. Bo his occupation what it may ho is equal to any of those who follow the same pursuit in silent sullonuoss.

He will do more in tho same time; he will do it better: ho will persevere longer. One is scarcely sensible of fatiguo whilst he marches to music. Tho very stars are said to mako harmony as they revolve in thoir spheres. Wonderful is the strength of cheertul ncss, altogether past calculation its powers of endurance. Efforts to bo permanently useful must be uniformly joyous." Serve tho Lord with gladness, not as a clamp upon the heart.

Got the whole round of your duties out of the chill shadows into the light. It is melody toward which God is working all tho tunc. Ihe rabbis have a legend that when God created the universe Ho asked tho highest seraph what he thought of the work of His hands and ho replied that nothing was wanting but that it should.be como vocal aud audibly speak its Maker's praise. Tl. Wnil to t.hp heart of the Psalmist was a tact.

He calls on the universe to be at ouo with his own Boul in tho adoration or God. Troubles are the discords on which sweeter strains are to bo worked after a while as in a great orchestration. Tho musical lights flash out of these and como down into tho Bpirit as the stars out of tho darkened sky. Thero are awtul gaps in the music, but these are nioreiy parts the harmony that havo not reached your earthly ears. Tho end to wnicti an creation trcucis is harmony.

According to tins trutu ail worms are wrnnulit in a uBrfoet unity and that unity is song. Even light as it falls out of tho.starB or sweeps from the fount of the sun is music, science nas thrown away the atomic theory and says that light comes to the eye in undulations. What if our brains were of finer material, our ears keener, we might catcli the melody tho light might sing vw bn siu'ii of nn. and what was said of creation not a fancy, tho stars sang in melody. Law is concord, rhythm, order, and you can havo no melody without order.

Wo are movers in a great plan to bring the worlds at last in ono mag nilicent anttiom to nis giory oiu Wn f.i hn winrrprrf if wfi Hl'O tl'110. Hist ailtl strong iii the law of God. All intelligences that respond to lion laws are praisoiui. li you aie not that vou cannot keep movement with tho notation. The possibilities of praiso aro in all tho works of God.

GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS FATHER'S. licycr Hies Shortly Alter the Close of tile Entertainment for His Hcuefit The Keyport Athletic Association gave an exceedingly pleasant reception to their friends from New York and Brooklyn at Armory Hall, Keyport, N. 3., on Christmas night. Tho day had been a lovely ouo, consequently a largo number was in attendance. Tho largo hall was tastefully decorated with Hags, bunting, flowers and palms, presenting an appoaranco which was greatly addod to by the brilliant costumes of the ladies.

Tho music was by Lauder's orchestra. At midnight a supper that would have boon a credit to Delmonico was served by Landlord Weiekert, of the Pavilion Hotel. Tho reception was given by the Athletic Association for tho benefit of Mr. Jacob Leyer, who was terribly burned during the severe lire at Keyport ou Thanksgiving night in a heroic but unsuccessful attempt to save the lifo of his agod father. Tho proceeds, however, will be of no service to the horo now.

The last couple left the ball room at 5 A. M. At 0 the spirit of the man for whose benefit tho ball was given left the body which had struggled and suffered four weeks to retain it. Among others present din ing the evening were Mr. and Mrs.

Ernst Weiekert, Captain Carr, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lohn, Edward Sproul, Miss Ellio Weiekert, Miss Lulu E.

Uterliart, of Now York; Dr. Louis A. Wondt, of Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. C.

A. Mount, Mr. and Mrs. M. Bauer, Mr.

William Lehu, Mr. Joseph Salz, Mr. D. S. Anderson, Mr.

A. Ctittrell, Mr. H. C. Clark, Miss Ellio B.

Seibs, Mr. and Mrs. 15. Covert, Mr. and Mrs.

William Warner, Miss Poole, Captain Smith, Mr. and Mrs. T. McCabo, Mr. anil Mrs.

F. Eckart, Miss Maggie Mack, Miss K. Smock, Miss D. Cuttroll, Miss F. Shadwick, Miss S.

Van Wart, Mr. W. Doven, of Asbury Park; Captain Van Mater, Mr. Georgo Heiscr, Captain Sandman, Mr. John Van Brockli and others.

Tho ollicors of tho association aro A. Morris, president: William Mauror, secretary, and Betlle, treasurer. LONG ISLAND RACING ASSOCIATION'S. The Annual Reports asi to die EBusiness on the Different Tracks. The Long IslaucI and New York Racing associations have reported to tho Controller as follows: Brooklyn Jockey Club Sross receipts for admission, per cent, tax on gross receipts, $5, 724.45; largest day's receipts during tho twenty five racing days of the past season, smallest receipts, Brighton Beach Racing Association Gross admission receipts, 5 por cent.

tax. largest day's receipts during the twenty seven racing days, smallost receipts, $578.50. Coney Island Jockey Club Gross admission receipts, $121), 08G. 50; 5 per cent, tax, largest day's receipts during tho twenty racing clays, $22,701.50: smallest receipts, $1,078. American Jockey Club Gross admission receipts, 5 per cent, tax, largost day's receipts during tho twenty four racing days, smallest receipts, $002.50.

Now York Jockey Club Gross admission receipts, $04,111: 5 per cent, tax, largost day's receipts during the twonty days' racing, smallest receipts, $1,02:2. VAN BRUNT STREET AND ERIE RASIN. The Operation of the Koad tor tho Year JtiHt Closed. Tho Van Brunt Street and Erie Basin Railroad Company has reported to tho Stato Railroad Com mission, at Albany, for the past year, tno tonow. ing operations: Gross earnings.

oxponsos H' Ssi iS NntoarninKs S'SftVii! Fixed charges I'll pi Net income Deficit up to Septombor 30, 1888 iJSSi SS Surplus September 30, 1889 80.70 The general balance sheet Bhows: ASSETS. Ooctofroad S80.02Ji.lt Cost of oriuipnient 1 V' 10. Gash on hand Supplies 140.1,0 Total LIABILITIES. Capital Funded debt Interest on funded dobt Bills payable Profit and loss, surpluB 107,924.94 S75.000.00 25,000.00 1,500.00 4,124.94 Total $107,024.94 The number of passengers carried during tho year was 850.975. KELLT FEKIIiCK.

A home wedding took place on Sunday evening at tho residence of Mr. Michaol Feerick, 192 Sackett street, the contracting parties being his niece, Henrietta Feerick, and Mr. Felix Kelly, of Carriek Ma Cross, County Armagh, Ireland. Tho parlors were beautifully decorated with palms and ferns, and beneath a bell of Marechal Niel roBos tho nuptial knot was tied, in tho prcsenco of assembled relatives and friends, by tho Rov. Dr.

Dopow, a cousin of tho groom. After ho had pronounced tho happy couplo ono tho orchestra discoursed choice music and tho ovoniug's iolifi cation began. Mr, Patrick Gnnn sang "Believe Me;" Mr. EmilSabol recited "When We Moot at tho Wooden Wedding;" Mr. Darrell Blako sang "Muleahy's TwinB;" the Starlight Quartet, comprised of Messrs.

Doylo, White, Slattery and Brennan sang several of tho latest selections from "KaJanka." Tho presents woro attractive, Mr. Feerick gave tho brido a deed of a BDlendid villa in Hastings, on the Hudson, where tho happy couple will make their Summer residence Tho bridesmaids were MisB Bridget Miss Annio Eano and Misa Delia Cm ran. Tho groom's beat man was Mr. Frank J. Storey.

Among those who participated in tho festivities wore J. C. Doylo, Miss Bolle Casuidy, Mr. and Mrs. J.

Hines, J. S. Slattery, Miss M. Brennan, M. F.

White, Miss Sarah McCue, Mr. G. Clinton Whaley, Miss S. McCormick, ThomaB J. Brennan, Miss R.

O'Neil, Mr. aud Mrs. J. J. Donahue, Mr.

and Mrs. Daniel Fagan, Mr. Harris Dopow, Miss Lizzie Collins, Fordinand Stors, Miss Jonnio Sabel. Tho festivities were continued until daybreak, whan tho happy couplo departed on thoir wedding tour. They will visit Philadelphia.

Washington aud other Southern cities, A a tendency to build up and develop a neglected section of the city; thirdly, because it was tho moat direct route, and, fourthly, because it was the routo which presented tho most even Biirfaco and finest view and was nearest to the grade level of the present boulevard. It was suggested that as there were numerous buildingB at the junction of East Now York avonuo, Broadway and tho Jamaica Plank road, tho routo might be cut across Greenwood Cemetery; but this idea did not meet with much favor and it was finally decided Hint in company with Park Commissioner Browor a committee wait upon the Mayor next Friday morning with plans to urge the adoption of the route outlined above. The chairman appointed Messrs. Palmer, Woods, Watson, Yandervcor and Adams as the committee am! urged them to got as many property owners and interested persons as followers to the committee 011 their visit as Dossible. He urged each member of the associa tion to be present.

Both Mayor Chapin and the Park Commissioner, he understood, looked with favor on the idea not only of the now park but tho boulevard extension. All they wanted was tho desire of the people to back them and they would go ahead. Mr. H. L.

Palmer, as chairman of the Committee on Estimates for Parking the Center Driveway, reported as follows: That while not being able to get an accurate estimate of tho cost of the proposed plan for parking the center driveway and extending the sidewalk back ten feet, it is estimated that tho cost of such improvement will have to includo tho grading of the additional width added to tho street. The cost of the improvements will 011 each lot of 20 feet frontage Mr. Palmer said that ono of the greatest possible benefits to tho Parkway would bo tho building of an extension of tho Kings County Elovated lioad, from a point, between Franklin and Cfassou avenues, to connect with the Brighton Beach Koarl, down toDegraw street, up Degraw street to Howard avenuo and thence up the old parkway, in the Twenty sixth Ward, to a junction with the present structure, where it turns on to that avenue. The junction with the Brighton Beach Road was, ho thought, bound to bo made in time. The meeting then adjourned.

ST. LUKE'S SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS. Entertainment and Keccplion at tlic Cliurcu I.anjl liveiiinir. The children of tho Sunday school of St. Luko'a Methodist Episcopal Church, corner of Penn street and avenue, had their Christmas jubilee in the church last evening in the presence of a large number of their friends.

A raised platform had been erected, on which the children wero arranged. The oxerciBos began at 8 o'clock with an organ recital, which was followed by the infant class singing "Tidings. Glad Tidings." "The Christmas Bells" was then recited by Fanny Harman. A duet, with semi chorus, "Bright, Bright, in Siivcr was sung. A recitation, "Little Dick," rendered by Lulu Miller.

A dialogue, "A Holiday Acrostic," given by nine littlo girls. "Soon Will the Morn," was sung by Aniiio Keideiling ami a choir of boys. Daisy Coleman recited "A Christmas Charles Belling, Howard Bail an.i a choir of boys then sang "Little Pocket's Christmas" was recited by Li.zio Kinzey. "Going All Together" was sung by a number of small boys and girls. Tho children known as tho Active Workers of the school followed with a dialogue entitled 'Circumstances Alter Cases." Adrtiu ltutzer and Rita Bailey sang a duet, "See the Pale Morn." Baei recited "Grandmother's Girlhood anil Now." A dialogue, "Tho Schoolmaster was given by seven small boys.

The entertainment concluded with a duet and semi chorus, "Good Night. Dear Friends," by Addie ltutzer, Mamie Campbell and choir. The distribution of Christmas presents was then made. Every scholar received a present of some description and all went to their homos rejoicing. ST.

BARTHOLOMEW'S SUNDAY SCHOOL. 'fl'Iie Little Vats Die InfaHl Class Made Supremely SHappy. St. Bartholomew's Church, on.Paeifio street, near Bedford avenue, was well filled last night by the parents and friends of tho members of the Sunday school, who had como to witness the ceremonies attending the annual Christmas celebration b.v the children. The church was tastefully decorated with evergreens and choice exotics and two great Christmas trees loaded dowji with bountiful" gifts for tho little ones towered to the ceiling at either sido of the pulpit, A wooden manger lilted with new hay in front of the main aisle served as a receptacle for the offerings by the children to the city's poor.

At o'clock precisely thirty little girls robed in white and a like number of boys in knee breeches, each carrying red and blue silk banners, entered the church and marched down the center aislo and took seats directly in front of the pulpit. This was the infant class, and as one of the littlo ones put it. "Wanted to bo wery close to do Twist mas pwc.sentrf." Alter the singing of a number of Christmas carols by the school and prayer by the pastor, tho Itev. Turner B. Oliver, of tho Sunday school Andrew J.

Cunningham distributed tho Christmas gifts. Each littlo one ro ceived a box of candies, an orange and a Christmas trinket. DIANA SPORTSMAN'S CLUB. Semi Animal sljoot of the Year 'i'ho Winner and Medals. Tho m'embors of tho Diana Sportman's Club held ttioir semi annual shoot at Koch's Bay View Park, Sixtieth street and Third avonuo.

The attendance of marksmen was rather small 011 account of several members being absent on hunting expeditions. The first contest yesterday was the glass ball shoot in the first class. M. Winchester, '0 yards, scored four out of five and won the medal for that class. C.

Medler, was the only second class marksman present, and ho won the medal for his class by scoriug four out of live. M. Winchester was again a winner of tho medal in the first class shoot at bine rocks, scor ing six out of ten, with J. Scharff a close second with live. In the second class blue rock shoot Medler, scored fivo out of ten, but Citing had previously won the medal for that class, so that he had to be content with the one tor glass balls.

In the sweepstake shoots that followed A. Botty, J. Scharff ami C. Medlev, were tho principal winners. OFFICERS FOlt of Honor, elected: Senior past commander, Henry A.

Meyonborg; commander, astus nauam; vice commander, .1. Younie; orator, C. Donnison; secretary, Alexander Black; collector, S. V. Owen; treasurer, J.

M.Jenkins; guide, A. Willis: sentry, C. P. Johnson. NTrv lull Anmrieitn T.ni'inn of Honor, has elected: Commander, Benjamin It.

Western; vice commander, J01111 uayiien: orator. Nathaniel Kirby: past commander, Ralph Pomeroy; secretary, T. B. P.ichter; collector, Frederick E. Buckingham; treasurer, Jacob II.

Moseley; chaplaiu, Rev. E. N. Crane; guide, Frank E. Pickering: warden, Carroll S.

Fauueo; sentry, J. Howard Markle; trustees, George It. Kuhn, M. John R. Kulin, Thomas A.

Kelly. The Progressive Association of the Seventeenth Ward elected J. E. Hawkhurst. president: John Jackson, vice prosidont; JohnF.

Johnson, record ng secretary, Frank Thompson, financial secretary, and Charles Burns, troaBUrer. DEJiSY CHAPMAN. A quiet homo wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. Julia G. Chapman, 113 Kosciusko street, on Monday evening.

Her daughter Minnie L. was married to Dr. Frank Perry Denny, tho ceremony being performed by tho llov. Dr. Gattcn.

Only the relatives and immediate friends of the family were presout. An interesting foat urc of tho ceremony was the littlo nioeo and nephew of tho bride, Misa Ethel and Master Teddio Swift, serving as bridesmaid and best man, Miss Ethel carrying tho bride's bouquet. After the ceremony congratulations were showered on the bride and groom. Tho happy couplo departed amid the usual showers of rice and old shoes on a wedding tour to Albany and other places, after which they will reside in Watertown. VASSAST J0HSS0S.

A wedding was celebrated on Thursday, December 19. 1889, at 3 P. at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.

E. Johnson, Jefferson avenue, Brooklyn, when their daughter, Florence Johnson, was married to tho Rev. C. F. Vansant.

The ceremony was performed by the groom's father, Itev. Isaac Vansant, of Stony Point, N. assisted by Rev. I. Simmons, of Mount Vernon, also Rev.

Thomas L. Poulson, of the Nostrand avenue Church. Tho maids of honor were Miss Lottie Bloor ami Miss Lottie, Meeker and two little sisters of the bride, Misses Ada and Edna. The costumes were elegant and rich. L.

A. Rob innon wes tho caterer. Floral decorations woro furivlsUod by Herder. CHAK0KD WITH ATTEMPTED DLACKHAIL. Adolph Sussmau and Lars Pottorson, who nro accm ed bv ox Policeman Theodore L.

Morroll, of tho Twelfth Precinct, with attomptod blackmail, wero held 111 $500 bail each yesterday by Judge Keuna for trial on January 3. lb ID lll.j'UOS.U.U therefore ask the readers of tho E.iaw: to accept my gratitude lor tlioir tcnuer sj lnpatny auu ex prcssions ot sorrow in tno loss 01 one labors ior yoars had boon bout good of the pooplo Br Island, all ovo 1 J. 1 A..