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15 THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE SUKDAT, MAY 6. .1888. ABOUT BROOKLYN PEOPLE. EECENT SOCIAL EVENTS. well attended.

It was held at the rooms of tho lodge, in Masonlu Hall, Manhattan and Mesorole FINANCIAL REVIEW. day with those at the close to day the following changes appear: ADVAN08. Pereent.1 Peroont East Tennessee 2nd pref Riohmond Terminal Northern Paoiflo TifiU L. 4 San Fran Oregon 1 I DECLINE. SECRET SOCIETY NOTES.

is Going On Among the Various Fraternities. Sackett street, Wednesday evening, and received the hearty congratulations of their many friends. Among those present were Mr. John Collins, Miss Celling, Mr. P.

H. Slattory, Mfsa McGuInaess, Mr. John Slattery, Mr. Edward J. Cox, Mils R.

Slattery, Dr. Snyder, Miss Hart, Mr. Andrew Shields, Miss Durnlng, Mr. Mullay, Miss Maggie Shields, Mr. Frederick Veil, Miss Lizzie Peterson, Mr.

Joseph Conlon, Mr. P. Conlon and family, the MIsssb Pagan, Mr. John Walker, Mlsa Wary Shields, Mr. Wycott, Mr.

and Mrs. Paeltpn, Mr. James Fynan, Miss Dillon, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Conlon, Mr.

and Mrs. J. Rourke and Mr. and Mrs. William Cox.

MISS CORNELL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY. ilr, and Stephen K. Cornell gave a party at their residence, 309 Putnam avenue, on Monday evening, April 80, in celebration of the thirteenth birthday of their daughter, Miss Mabel L. Cornell, who entertained her yeung guests' with music, gamos, which kept all In a state of excitement until a' late hour. At 9:30 supper was announced which, for a time, put an end to festivities.

After supper Miss Cornell performed very creditably upon the piano and Mr. J. 11. Arnold, orator of Brooklyn Council No. 72, Royal Arcanum, gave several humorous selections.

Miss Cornell was the recipient of many handsome presents. Toward the close of the evening the "donkey" was brought la and afforded much amusement The first prize was awarded to Miss Beppa Wiley and the second to Miss J. W. Cronkhite. Among those present were Misses Jennie Gilchrist, Nettle Ar Mr.

George W. Griffiths, of Albany, has been spending the past week at tbe residence of bis brother, ex School Commissioner E. E. Griffiths, 41 India street Mr. A.

E. Meserole, president of the Me chanics' and Trader's Bank, fnteads to pass the Summer at Heliport, L. I. Supervisor Bernard Lamb, of the Seven teenth Ward, is enjoying a flying trip to Niagara Falls. He expects to return early next week.

Mr. Charles W. Green, of Manhattan ave nue, departed for Texas, where'he 1b to reside permanently, on TueBday last The Rev. O. E.

Miller, pastor of the First M. E. Church, has arranged to pass the Summer with his family at Ocean Grove. Mr. Alplionso 'Sheilas, a well known resi dent of the Thirteenth Ward, Is slowly recovering; from a dangerous siege oi sickness.

He is contemplating a sojourn at MouuS Tabor, N. until July. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Fenton and family, of India street, will depart In a few days for their Canadian Summer home at St Catharines, C.

W. Mr. John Mooney, a well known resident of the Seventeenth Ward, i went to Denver, Col, some months ago to recuperate his health. He has so Improved that he intends to permanently settle there. Mr.

Juan B. Arol, of the Thirteenth Ward, took his departure tor Rochester, N. on Thursday evening. The Kev. Father O'Hare, of St.

Anthony's Church will soon commence the arduous duty of calling on every family In his parish. This la no easy task when It Is known that there are 11,000 persons in the parish. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Altenbrandt and fam ily, of Greene avenue, will soon remove to Lake Hopatcong, N.

for the Summer. Mr. James A. Moffntt, of tho Seventeenth Ward, has arrived In London in safety. He expects to remala abroad for sevoral inontbs.

Miss Zippora Monteith, lnte Churoh of th Pilgrims sopano, sailed for Europe last Thursday. Miss Anna Hazzard', of New London, who possesses one of the finest soprano voices In Connecticut, end Miss Maggie Clark, the well known oontralto, of Lyme, are now on a visit to Mrs. John Herrles, of Bedford avenue. Captain Ernst Brann, of Greenpoint avenue, departed for Germany on a North German Lloyd Lino steamer yesterday. He was given a good send off by a score or more ot his friends.

Mrs. Isaac Hall nnd daughter, Miss Alice Hall, of 121 Montague street, will leave town about the flrst of Juno to occupy their cottago for the Summer at Freehold, In the Catskllle. MrB. William H. Courtney and family ar now on a visit to Albany.

Miss Mary Underhill, formerly of this city, now of Elizabeth, N. having set Henry Guy Carleton's song, "Tick To.ok," to muBlc, tt is to be sung by Miss Mario J.ane Tuck, soprano, at a con cert in New York, on iho 17th inst Jfiss Tillie T. Crane, the well known eon. ralto of this city, Is now on a visit to her sister. Carrie, (Mrs.

Ross Hanna), in Kansas City, Mo. The Janaa City Times n.akes the following notice of Miss Crane: Miss Tillie T. Crane made her first appearance last night at the Third Regiment coneert In tho Warder Grand Opera House, second to the largest In the United States, singing Rou baudl's "Alia Stella Confidante," with violin obligate, and won Instant favor. She possesses a glorious contralto, rich, deep and velvety, which rolls forth with entrancing freedom i nd i (fume. In her second selection, a duet with Fiofessor Lelb, her strong, clear voice blended so charmingly with the tenor that they were emphatically applauded.

Miss Crane Is a beautiful woman' and sings with a passion that astonishes her hearers." To day the new Boprano and bass of the Central Congregational Church ohoir will enter upon their duties. The choir new consists of Mrs. Hel M. Ames, soprano: MlssKathreneCavannah, contralto; Mr. J.

H. McKlnley, tenor; Mr. Herman Troit, bass, ahd Mr. Lewis H. Moore, organist and musical director.

Mrs. W. S. Aroher nnd Mrs. M.

E. Wood will spend the next two weeks with friends In Al bany and the western part of the State. Mr. E. A.

Gilbert will raise his banner at the Pavilion Hotel, Woodsburgh, L. lor the Sum mer, going thither early in June. Mrs. Woodward and family, of 270 Sumner avenue, have removed to Yaphank, L. Mr.

Charles Green, who has for many years been a resident of the Seventeenth Ward, is about to move with his family to Dallas, where he will embark In business. His loss will be greatly felt by hosts of friends who wish him suc cess In his new enterprise. Miss A. B. Angevine, of Halsey street, is visiting friends In Poughkeepsie.

Supervisor at Large John A. Quintard, who bos for some time devoted himself to the study ot law. Intends to abandon his present business and to begin, In September next, the practice of the law. Dr. F.

L. Dolbeare, formerly of this city, and now a resident of Oahkosh, has been elected vice president of the Wisconsin Dental Society, and has been appointed by Governor Rusk on the State Beard of Dental Examiners for the term of five years. Br. Dolbeare's many friends in this city will be pleased to learn of his rapid ad vancement Manager Jacob Berger, of the Lee Avenue Academy, and Jacob Ludlam, of the People's Gaa Light Company, started for Philadelphia on Wednesday. During their stay in the Quaker City they will combine busluess with pleasure.

It was through the courteBy ot Mr. Berger that Sothern played at the Amphion Academy last week. Mr. Berger lost $3,000 by the Stever fire. He had goods uninsured to that amount stored there.

CHARLES HERALD IN BROOKLYN. The vaneeiut to Take Charge of Boa theida Mienlon, Patchen Avenue. Charles Herald, the evangelist, whose labors at the Cooper Union in New York have been so successful, will enter npon his new field In this city to day. Be succeeds Rev. Mr.

Tyack in the charge ot the Bethesda Mission In Patchen avenue, a branch work of the Central Congregational Church. This mission has already proved itself a success, having a Sunday school with a member ship of 1,100, scholars and teachers. In the school there Is a men's class' of ninety members and a woman's class of 110, and there are 150 young men and women In other departments. The Infant class, which Is very large, will this after noon be handed over to the care of Mrs. J.

Ostrander, probably tho best Sunday school primary class Instructor In the country. Altogether! Mr. Herald takes hold of the mission under favorable circumstances. He was present at the regular weekly prayer meeting of the Central Church Friday evening and made a short address which was at once Interesting and lucid. He la a man of unusually persuasive address, and speaks as one who, having found a treasure of great value, Is eager to show It and to describe it to all others.

He Is to remain with the mission tor at least six months. Tbe Sunday school Is under the care of Mr. George A Bell, who, according to the boys high up on the hill, Is "a whole team." PAT AHD THE BROWN THRUSHES. Pedestrians on their way up Broadway, in New York, yesterday were attracted by a novo sight in City Hall Park. Ahput fifty or more brown wood thrushes had slopped In the park on their way north, and the small boys were trying to kill them with 'stones.

An Irishman with a hod In one hand, a muddy spade In tne other, was asked by the reporter: "What kind of a bird Is that?" "I dunno," replied Pat, "but they da be like the plumber, with their long bills, and be Jabers IU vote (or Hewitt again If he will let them stay there and lick the dirty iparrles." HOT COAI.8 THIS TIM I. As Flatbush avenue oar No. 66 wm passing the corner of Fulton and Nassau streets about 10:20 Friday night a large quantity of red hot coals (ell from an engine eh the elevated road, narrowly missing the horses, aad causing considerable oca avenues, Seventeenth Ward. James 1 urummonu presided and James H. Whltenurat recoraea.

ino Degree of Followcraft was exemplified In an able and impressive manner on two candidates. Hill Grove Lodge No. 540, F. and A. held a very Interesting session at Its last convocation, on Mon day evening.

A number of promlnect brethren were present and lent their aid to make the even ing enjoyable. New features are constantly being introducedin Hill Grove rooms, and every 'attention is given to make visitor feel at home. Next week the First or Entered Apprentice Degree will be conferred on several candidates. Worshipful Master Francis T. Nolan will perform tho ceremony in his usual able manner, and Senior Deacon Caldwell will be found equal to tho emergency, whilo tho organist, Seth E.

Cooper, will aid the proceedings by choice selections appropriate to the occasion. A committee of nine has been appointed by Grand Master Lawrence to consider the subject of the establishment of an asylum or asylums for the use of indigent Master Masons, their widows and orphans, and to render a report at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge. The committee is as follows: M. W. William A.

Brndie, of New York, chairman; M. W. Charles Roome, of New York; W. Charles M. Stafford, of Brooklyn; R.

W. Charles W. Mead; of Albany; W. Cyrus Stewart, of Glovers ville; W. Myron W.

Van Auken, ot TJtlca; K. W. Henry T. Dana, of Cortlandt; W. Charles M.

Will iams, of Rochester: W. Eaton T. Ranscom, of Raiisoomville. The first conclave of De Witt Clinton Commandery No. 27, K.

the election of officers will be held on Tuesday evening at its asylum, 89 and 91 Broadway. The commander, Eminent Sir William H. Bryant, anticipates a pleasant time and courteously Invites all members ot sister commanderies to no present who can de so. OBDRR OF EASTERN STAR, Esther Chapter No. 2, 0.

E. held a New Eng land supper aud ontertainmont on Thursday evening, April 86. The chapter is to be congratulated on Its success, if ono can Judge from tho number of visitors who filled the rooms during the supper, which was served In the banquet room. The following ladles and gentlemen entertained the largo audience with a pleasing programme: Mis K. Getchow, a piano solo; vocal duet by Mr.

and Mrs. Mullin; piano solo, Mr. J. Cohen; dialogue. by the Misses Carlcolo and Purdy; piano solo, Miss M.

En nis; Mr. John J. Coakly In "The Genuino Mr. Mantell and company on five mandolins; Mr. Anderson, Shakspearean recitation; Miss Lillle Smith, recitation.

Esther Chapter will hold its regular communication on May 10 In Wilson's lodgo rooms, 163 Plerrepoat street. Master Masons and members ef sister chapters are cordially invited. KNIGHTS OP HONOR. a Rev. Henry A.

Powell, tho first chaplain of Senate Lodee No. 2,133. Knights of Honor, and who is a charter member, will preach his fifth annual ser mon before the organization at tho Lee Avenue Concregatlonal Church, Leo avenue, corner Hooper street, of which ho Is pastor, this (Sunday) evening. Dictator M. B.

Bradt requests the memDers to assemble at the Amphion Academy lodge rooms, Bedford a7enue, near Division, at P. aud Supreme and Grand Lodgo representa tives and brothers of tho order generally are cor dially invited to Join with Senate Lodge on this o.caslon. Badges will be furnished by Guide W. Williams. The lodge will proceed to the church lu a body, and the order of sorvice will be as follows: (1) March, organ; (3) opening odo air, Beechor:" (3) "To Deura" in (4) prayer; (5) chant, Lord's Prayer; (8) Scripture reading; (7) Gloria Patrl;" (8) tenor solo, "Comfort lie;" (9) hymn, congregational; (10) sermon subject, "Two Homes;" (11) quartet, "The Day la Gently Sinking to a Close;" (12) closlug ode; (13) Doxoiogy; (14) benediction; (15) organ recessional.

The flrst meeting for business in the new Amphion Academy lodge rooms will bo hold Wednesday evoning, 3th inst, and will be the twj hundredth regular meeting of the lodge. A number of propositions for membership will be presented. Visitors will be cordially welcomed. On Wednesday evening, 23rd Inst, the lodge will have a "houso warm lug" in its now quarters, entertaining its families and friends with a flno concert and refreshments. On account of limited space, admission will be by ticket only.

On Tuesday, July 24, the lodgo will have a Joint excursion with Enterprise Lodge to Bay Cliff Grove, Princess Bay, Staten Islands A Bteamer aud bargee Chester A. Arthur and Vander bllt have been engaged.and Professors Schneider and Lott (the latter a brother of 6enate Lodge) will supply the music The present officers of Senate Lodge are: B. Bradt; V. A. J.

Jacobs; A. William II. Spraguo; It B. Gilmore; P. John H.

Bell; Richard B. S. Grim; A. B. Winter; guide, William W.

Williams; guardian, B. Mee han; Isaac M. Smith; organist, D. K. Whitehead; S.

P. A. G. Iffla; representatlvo to Grand Lodge, P. D.

John H. Bell; medical examiner, G. W. Baker, M. past dictators, George W.

Decker, A. G. Iffla, A. M. Coraar, John Dennlger (now a D.

G. George E. Travis, John H. Bell and Richard B. S.

Grim; trustees, C. A. Adams, D. Coger, R. N.

Belt ROYAL ARCANUSf. On Tuesday the tenth annual session of the Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum of the State of New York will bo held at Ithaca. The Committee on Laws and Revision will meet at the same placo on May 7. Tho representatives who have not been previously admitted membership in the Grand Council and all alternates, past regents and sitting regents desiring admission are directed to present themsolvos to the Committee on Credentials, at the headquarters, at the Cliuton House, or at tho committee room in Masonic Hall, on the morning of the session. Brooklyn councils will be represented by tho following dolegates: Edward Kempton, the grand regent; Deputy County Clerk George G.

Barnard, the grand orator; H. H.Gordon, theerand chaplain; T. C. Thome, S. C.

Salmon, Warron Tredwell, J. F. Price, W. T. Holland, Wiuflold S.

Mount, M. S. Brown, J. W. Ridsdale, H.

Fearn, James Madden, H. C. Duncomb, Al. uomarest, it T. Young.

Samuel Greon, John A. Quintard, John T. Barnard, W. A. Sloan, W.

Mead, S. T. White, J. L. Knox.

G. T. Moon, W. II. wood, J.

XL Muuuay, A. H. Frost, H. E. Dubois, A.

C. Codet, A. D. Newman, G. B.

Van Wart, W. Iremonger, r. J. Jioit, w. a.

Haulon. C. F. Torraer, J. A.

Moody, E. Bryant, J. W. McKoever, A. D.

Jackson, T. Morns, vv. c. Anderson, H. HIrah, J.

W. McKeever aud J. Wilkin son. The Monday evening social mootings held by Phil adelphos Council are becoming vory popular and a largo number of guests Joined with tho members to make the last entertainmont a very eujoyablo one. At 8 o'clock the gentlemen assembled In their large council room and after listening to some good music by Professors Stadler and i'auro, the tal ented humorist, Mr.

John W. Hogan, gave several of his specialty numbers. Hisimitations of the popular German dialect actors, J. K. Emmott and Charles Ellis, and of John McGuiro's experience at a wake, were amusing.

But tbe great event of the evening was siill lu store for the boys and the innocent beaus wore to take a prominent part again, though not In bags, as at the lost social gathering. A large quantity was poured Into a cloar glass bottle and the number deposited was to be guessed at and written on a blank card supplied each gen tleman, to be droppod through a small aperture in the lid of a box. Five neat and useful prizes were donated by Brother Valentine to bo given the five nearest guessers. Much merriment was caused when tho committee appointed to count the beans and arrange the votes numerically filed into tho roem to make their report, and while the actual number of beans in the botilo was after two counts ascertained to bo 686, it speaks badly for the two eljso calculating spirits of Pniladelphos, Brothers Kirkman and Nash, when thoy were privileged to hold a few moments' close optical com munlou with the bottle to deduce by square or cube root Its contents, to come no nearer than 3,000. NATIONAL PROVIDENT UNION.

President E. B. Rodgers, of Concord Council No, 59, says that tho meeting nights of his council have beeu changed end hereafter he will be glad to greet representatives of any council at Braun's Hall, cor ner Twenty third street and ifitn avenue, on tno flrst und third Fridays of each month. West End Council, undor the faithful guidance of President Taylor, is growing rapidly and many citizens of the union are anticipating with ploaBure tho opening of tho now rooms ot the council. West End will provide a banquet on this occasion.

Garfield Council will soon adopt now bylaws and at the same tlrae Increase the annual dues In order to pay sick benefits. Tho last meeting of the Executive Department was held at the home of Presi dent Bragdon, who was able to preside and receive the congratulations of all present Much Impor tant business was trausacted looking to tho rapid advancement of the union in other States. Irving Council will be Instituted at the council rnmn oror the Criterion Theater on Friday even ing next It is hoped that many representatives of tho Union win do present KNIGHTS OP The charter and paraphernalia of Black Prince Lodge No. 156, K. Of were ordered to be draped In mourninc for the space of thirty days at the last meeting of the lodge, as a tribute of respect to the late JttOperc Aionegney, a cuoxter rnemger.

The Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. Codet. A Snrprlse Party Tendered to Miss Gertie Funston Officers of the Edna Bocial The Valley Stream Coterie.

ICorrespondenU teho send accounts of todal oceur reneee to the Eaqlb or insertion in the Sunday edition must note (new HSS. in the ojlce before Thursday moraine. Ed. The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs.

Codet was celebrated on Monday evening, April 30, at the residence of their daughter, 48a Vanderbllt avenue. The bride aud groom of fifty years ago received the congratulations of a host of relatives and friends, a notable fact being the presence of the entire family, enjoying the best of health, consisting of seven sons and a daughter, fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The recipients of the congratulations, aged respectively 78 and 74 years, are well preserved and In good health, with fair prospects of a prolongation of life for a number of years. They enjoyed the festivities with the enthusiasm of many of the younger members. Excellent mnsio was furnished by Professor B.

P. Hart, Mrs. C. A. Codet and Mr.

Herman T. of Nassau, Bahama Islands. A bountiful collation was jerred, during which Mr. Edwin F. Codet, the orator of the evening, addressed the assemblage with a few well chosen remarks commemorative of the occasion, after which toasts and congratulations were In order.

Quite a number of gold coins of various denominations wero presented to the old folks. The family and friends departed at an early hour In the morning. Among the relatives and friends present were Mr. and Mrs. E.

F. Codet, Mr. and Mrs. A. C.

Codet, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Codet, Mr.

and Mrs. G. W. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs.

F. E. Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. John Barnett, B.

F. Codet, C. C. Codet, H. L.

CodetG. W. Codet.Mrs. F. 3.

Humbert, Mrs. M. A. Stevens, O. Barnett, Mra.

A. DeLuce; Master F. J. Humbert, Mrs. G.

A. Hermans, Master Hermans, Mrs. C. L. Pickett, MIsb Julia Pickett, Miss Nellie Humbert, Miss Florence E.

Codet, Mlas G. Codet, Miss Lillle Codet, Master Albert Codet, Master Harry Codet, Miss Emma Codet, Master Alfred Codet, Master Clinton A. Codet, Miss Daisy V. Codet, Master F. Codet, MaBter Charles Barnett, MlssJesBleS.

Constent, Miss Mamie Pickett, Mr. Charles L. Pickett, Mr. E. Yale, Mr.

Herman T. Russell and Mr. E. Codet VALLKY STREAM COTERIB. The many friends ot the Valley Stream Coterie, a Bocial organization, were treated to another very enjoyable time at the reception on Wednesday evening.

It was the occasion of the fourth and last of a series tendered by this society during the season, and was held at Rannow's Parlors, Valley Stream, L. Dancing was the feature of the evening, in which all present indulged with their old time zeal. The affair was voted the greatest success of the seasou. Tbe music was furnished by Professor Vlucent Gilbert's orchestra, of Brooklyn, aud the floor was under tho management of Mr. Chris Schreiber, assisted by Messrs.

Burt Thomas and Ben Carman. The grand march mas led by Mr. Charles Schreiber aad lady. At midnight the company, headed by H. Ellsworth Craftladjourned to the dining room to partake of tbe bountiful collation served tor them.

After supper dancing was Indulged In until an early hour. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Rudd, ot New York; ex Assemblyman and Mrs. Hlnes, of Far Rockaway; Mr.

and Mrs. H. Ellsworth Craft, Mr. and Mrs. E.

Golden, Mr. and Mrs. William Ralsig, of Valley Stream; the Misse3 Annie and Mary E. Regers, Miss Mamie Pundt, Miss Mamie Shaw and Miss Palmer, of Brooklyn; Miss Susie Ds Brow, of New York; Misses Lulu and Addle Smith, Addle Cornell, Lottie Eldred, Gussie Thomas, Sarah West, Fannie Dorlon, Sarah Bedell, Battle Bedell, Mamie Bedell and Miss Dawson, Messrs, Charles and Chris. Schreiber, Garret Brower, Abraham Brower, George W.

De Mott, Georgo Lott, Ed. Nostrand, Willie Shaw, Abram Dawson, E. Baylls, Frank McEenna, William MtKenna, Edward Willis, George Dooltttle, Benjamin Carman, James Jackson, Alfred Bowker, William Smith, John Thomas, Burt Thomas, John Decker, Robert Crawford, Robert Wilmarth, William Brush, William Smith, Robert Jockson, W. J. MoGowan, Harry Mulllner, Thomas Buck and John Smith.

11 THE BDNA SOCIAL. One of the last, but not least, ot tho events of the season was the annual election of officers for the ensuing year of the Edna Social. Tho following officers were elected: Mr. F. R.

Grant, president; Dr. G.1 R. Cooper, vice prosldent; Mr. P. Youngren, treasurer; George L.

Post, secretary; Board of Trustees Mr. a Pettlt, chairman; William H. Loverlch, W. G. Crltchley, J.

Rublera. J. Norton. After tbe election the meeting adjourned aud a collation was indulged in. The festivities were continued until a late hour.

Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leverlch, Dr.

and Mrs. G. H. Cooper, Dr. It Swan and Miss Linda Donohuo, Mr.

and Mrs. W. G. Crltchley, Mr. H.

Howard and Miss Crltchley, Mr. and Mrs. J. Norton, Mr. F.

R. Grant and MIs Dessiker, Mr. George L. Post and Miss Hllllard, Mr. W.

Dixon and Miss Buckley, Mr. P. H. Norton and Miss Cummtngs, Mr. J.

Rublera and Miss Mason, Mr. L. Bradly and Miss Sadie McCoy, Mr. H. Neuville and Miss Sadie Berry, Mr.

W. S. Henry and Miss Emily Benedict, Mr. C. Ostrander, Mr.

Bonsall, Mrs. and Miss Stoothoff, Mr. W. H. Western and Mrs.

Washburn, Mr. S. Pettlt, and Mrs. Youugren, Mr. Clarence Marshall and Miss Ely, Miss Marshall, Miss Eva Cooper.

A SURPRISE PARTY. A surprise tendered to Miss Gertie Funston by her many friends was recently given at the residence of the recipient, 415A Fifth street The following programme was arrauged and carried out Singing by the Assembly Quartet Messrs. Carll, Branson, Ten Eyck and Armstrong: recitatlvns by Mr. Fred Meyor piano duet, Mis3 T. Hoyman and Mr.

George Simpson; topical song by Zack James. After dancing, the guests marched to supper. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. George, A.

Funston, Harry N. Bronson and Miss May Armstrong, Zack James and Miss Heyman, Robert A. Armstrong and Miss Lena Baker. Fred Meyer and Miss Dyckman, John Carll and Miss Sarah English, George Broneon and Miss Ida Campbell, William Henry and Miss Sarah Campbell, Baer and Miss Louise Phlfe, Th. Ten Eyck and Miss May Harrlgan, Joseph Rosalie and Miss Kittle Whalon, Porter Sanderson and Miss Gertie Funiton, Frank James and Miss Lillle Funston, Harry Funston and Miss Mamie Whalon, William Arthur and Miss Edle Funston, N.

Porterles and Miss Ray Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. George Rsnntngton. A WOODEH WEDDING. Mr.

and Mrs. Wagner celebrated their wooden wedding on Saturday evening last at their residence, 169 Park avenue. A fine orchestra was la attendance, consisting of Professor U. Cieve Yar rlngton, leader; Andrew Cabona, Hudson Baulslr, C. Frtnk aud Joseph E.

Cooper. Dancing was kept up till a late hour. Among those present wero Mr. and Mrs. George Bealey, Mr.

aad Mrs, Stouteuburg, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bealey, Mr. and Mra. Phelps, Mr.

and Mrs. Payne, Miss Lilllo Stoutenburg, Miss Edith Wagner, Mr. Bernard Wagner, Mr. George Bealey, the Misses Addle, Ida, May and Florence Bealey, Mr. J.

Griffith, Mr. E. Franklin ahd Mr. T. Allen.

Mr810, RECITATIONS AND DAN0INQ. Avery pleasant entertainment was given Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. W. M.

Burch, at their residence, 503 Halsey street Singing and dancing were Indulged in until a reasonable hour. Mr. J. Burch gave a few pleasing selections on the zither and Mr. Maybury Burch amused the company very much with a recitation entitled An Irish Wake." Among those present were Mr.

and Mrs. W. M. Burch, Mr. and Mrs.

W. Phillips, Miss Blanche Urysler, Mr. Norman L. Wills, Miss Zul ma Burch, Miss Herminle Lelvers, Miss Jennie Blanch and Mr. J.

A Crysler. THE BERKELEY BOCIAL. The Berkeley Soolal gave their closing reception of the season at the residence of Mrs. Goodwin, 1,070 Bushwick avenue, on Thursday evening, April 26. Among those present wero Miss Mallison, presi dent; Miss H.

Eettner, vioe president; MissG. De Wlgne, secretary; Miss M. Hamilton, treasurer; Mr. and Mrs. George Goodwin, Mr.

and Miss Marsh, Hiss Hoffman, Miss Meeker, Mr. Charles Bennett, Mr. and Miss Waltord, Miss Couthard, Mr. H. Bart lett, Miss Rose, Miss T.

Eettner, Dr. Baldwin, the Misses lialnes, Mr. and Miss Stevens, Mr. Alfred M. Richards, Miss Bennett, Mr.

A. Marsh, Miss F. Dodd. Mr. and Miss Stoops.

Mr. Mallison, Miss M. Eettner, MIsb M. Goodman, Mr. Llnderaan, Miss S.

Dodd, Mr. A Goodwin, Miss Mulllns, MI3S A. De Wlgne, Mr. Smyth, Mr. and Miss Hyde, the Misses Saokett, Mr.

Porter, Mr. and Miss Hall, Mr. J. Es. qulrol, Miss Alfred, Mr.

Wlnotow and Mr. Clark. A WEDWNO RECEPTION. Mr. and Mrs.

J. Collins, who were recently mar ried and who have Just returned from their wed. disg tour, gave a reception at their resldenoe, a Feroont. Per cent. If.

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ji Ontario Western 13i Oregon Navigation 2 racmo Aiau 1 Reading 1 RooK St. Paul St. Paul Dref 34 Manhattan Elevat'd con. i Michigan Central ltyUnion Pacific; 2V, Kan. IJii Wabash lil MiBSOUriPacifio pref 1 N.

Y. Central Western Union, IK N.Y.Ohio. 4 St. 1 I Exohange has been firm this week under the Influence of purchases to remit for etooks sold for European account, and it has also been affected by dearer money in London, tho discount rate there rising from lji to 1 per cent Money on call has been easy at an average ot 2 per cent and the banks and trust companies are now loaning freely at In time loans there Is a disposition on tbe part of lenders to take low grade collateral, well margined down, provided they can get 5 per cent for four months. Loans on longer time are chiefly made by houses with European connections, who demand prime security, and they get i)i and 6)4 per cent tor the remainder of the year.

One feature this week was the action of the directors of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas In annulling the lease of the International and Great Northern, thus doprlvlng road of this important feeder. Later in tho week the security holders of the Missouri, Kansas and Texa3 obtained an Injunction restraining the Bale or transfer of any stocks held by tho company. It is now probable that there will be prolonged litigation over this trouble between Mr. Gould and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas road. Special telegrams to BradstreeVs fall to show any marjted Improvement in tho movement of or or durs'for staple goods as compared with last week.

The formal ending of tho glass and steel makers' Btrlkes naturally stimulates the Industrial situation at Pittsburg a little. The weather has beon rainy throughout many sections of the West, and Interior wagon roads have suffered. Collections at almost all points are declared to be slow or unsatisfactory. The following table shows the course of the stock market for the week ending May 5: 6 aS Kg Brooklyn Iterated Omnidlan Pacific Canada Southern Central New Jeraoy Central Paoifio Chattanooga Oheaapeake Ohio Ches. and Ohio 1st Dref Chei.

and Ohio 2d Dref. and Alton Chic, Bar. and Qumoy poh, O. and Ind. Colorado Coal Ootinolifiatad Gas Delaware and Hudson Delaware, Laok, and Was Denver and Rio Grande Denver Kio Grande ofd Dulutb Eact Tnnnedtsee East Tennessee 1st pref.

EastTennessoa 2nd pref Erie Erie preferred Hooltine Vall Illinois Cftntrai Bloom, and Western Lake Shore Lonr Island lrouiarille and Nashville Manitoba Manhattan Manhattan Elevated Con Memphisand Michiran Central mi. S3J If4 VHH 12JJ1 12SX 51 88 36 Ion 110 1.13 WH 41 MX 25Jii 57X 9.0M 58 122 92 MM 322 103 11 97 3H 65 Minn. A St. Louis Minn. fe St.

Louis, Dref Usouri. Kansas and Texas. Missouri Poaiflo JVewYorlc UentrM N. Y. Ohio, and St.

Loms N. V. Ohio, and St. pref New York and New New Vork, Sus. and New York, bus.

ana West. pref. Northwestern Northwestern nreierred Northern Northern Pacific Ohio Omaha Omaha oreferred Ontario and Western Oregon Navigation Oregon I'ransoontinentaL Paciflo Mail Peoria Pullman Reading Richmond Terminal Rook Island St. Louis and Sn St. L.

and San Fran, pref St. L. and San JVan lat St. Paul St. Paul oreferred Texas Pacific Union Paoitio Wabash Wabash Western fjnion 79 79 106 1(W irsVJ it 67 87 41 8 SO! 110 4 11W 5U4 10 18 li urn 18 91 25: 3Bi 1 96 3G 21 1UH tit I li82 Wi 62 26M1 25 im 114) 32? 2 "Wsl 117 I 27M1 UtH 73J 115Mi fm2 74 116W 639 1Vi 26U 7fM, Total ales of all stooks for the week, 1,955,987 shares.

FIRST RECITAL 0 THE MAMMOTH ORGAN. JL Mimical Treat In Store for the Clti izens of Brooklyn. Preliminarytio the dedication of the beautiful new Catholic Church of St Agnes, Sackett and Hoyt streets, the rector, Key. James S. Duffy, has decided to pre? out whst will prove a rare treat to the citizens of Brooklyn, more especially those musically inclined.

It will take the form of an organ recital at 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, May 13. The mammoth organ, which Is now in its place In the edifice, Is the largest in the State. It is ono of the finest instruments ever built by Jardlne To give an idea of Its size and beauty it is only necessary to state that the longest pedal pipes are 82 feet and they are of proportionate tllaraeter. There are over 70 speaking stops and J8 plpBs to each stop, making the total number of pipes between 4,000 and 8,000. It has a beautiful cblm? of bell, with piano action, and the casing is deoirated in harmony with the rest of the luterlor oi tho church.

Br. John M. Loretz, the organist ofj St Agnes', is preparing a programme that will nt doubt prove a musical revelation. The regular Quartet, which is a fine ono, will be asslstod by sevfral eminent soloists. The well known organist, Mcrgan, aud others will aid Br.

Loretz on this occasnn. OBIffJARY. William; Hudcan. Mr. William S.

IJadeau died suddenly at Smithtown, JL on the evening of April 29. Mr. Badeau was tbo youngest son of Henry Badeau, a direct descendant of tie Huguenot family of that name who settled in NeV Rocbelle la the Sixteenth Century. The nrm of IHenry Badeau Sons, represented by John H. anf Peter Coutant and William the subject of this memoir, retired from busiuoss iu 1869, and (loco that time William S.

Badeau has resided iu Brooklyn, with the exception of the Summer montl, whloh were spent at his country seat in Smithtown, where he died of apoplectic seizure. Mr. Badeau was a man of sterling integrity, honored and respected by all who knew him, and his epitaph Aay be briefly expressed in one sentence: He "lovei his neighbor as His funeral took place irom his late residence. 436 Henry street, and the iritermeut was In the family burial plot in Greenwood His widow, one daugh er, the wife of Irving LI Bragdon, and an unmar rled son survive him. T1IE AMPHION KNTKBPBISE.

The Amphion Aeadqmy Company, in order to secure Booth and Barrt tt and prevent their appearing at any other tljeater In Brooklyn, have guaranteed tho paymentlof $16,000 for seven performances. To moot the large sum the theater will have to carry crowdejl houses. The best seats iu the house are sold for $2.50. In Now York tbe price was $3 aud In Donvir 15. The local management is confident the engagement will be a success financially.

At all events it Is a big card for the Amphion. STUDUD LAW WITH PkKSlDBST CLKVEtiAND. George A. Eomer, a stylishly dressed young lawyer who is said to havfc graduated from the law office of President Cleveland, when the latter was practicing law in Buffalo, was obargedln the Tombs Police Court In Ne wrk yesterday with defrauding the proprietor of the Orosvenor Hotel, in West Twenty eighth street, out of a (S3 board bUL Homer proffered a chock (before he left tho hotel, but it was worthless and ia was arrested. He was held in $500 baU.

I BALL n.AIEBS FINED. Dominick Murray, aged 15, of 75 Paciflo street, and John Doolai, aged 16, of 432 Hicks street, were arrested FrWay afternoon by Officer Griffin, of the Fifteenth precinct, for playing ball In the street Justice Maasoy yesterday fined them SI eaob, Leading Features of the Markets During April. A Genuine Spring Rise In Stocks Reactions Resulting from Realizations and Bearish Pressure This Week Exchange Firm and Honey Easy. Wall Street, Saturday Evening, May 5. One leading feature affeoting stock specu lation during April was the practical ending of the troubles on the Chicago, Burlington and (Juincy.tbe attempt to Induce the swltohraen at Chicago to assist the engineers by refusing to handle yulucy freight cars having tailed, and early in the current week tbo engineers' strike was officially declared off.

This was the first signal defeat which the brotherhood had encountored since 1877, and Its Importance can scarcely be overestimated, for tho reason that It is now probable that railroad managers through out the country will be inclined to resist the extravagant demands of the brotherhood, whereas here tofore they have generally stood in fear of this organ ization. Tho course pursued by Chief Arthur In III egatlng Lie power to irresponsible committees on grievance had much to do with the failure of the brotherhood In this fight, for tho action ot those committees was such as to cause the public to side with the railroads whereas previously sympathy bad beon with the engineers. Now it Is probable that the system of classification of engineers will be adoptedby all the roads in tbe enabling tbe managers to bo more independent of the brotherhood than they have been. Anothor important fea ture wo the action of Congress on the Bond Purchase bUL This was amended in the benate so as to provide for an Issue of silver dollars to an amount equal to the surrenders of National bank circula tion, and In this shape it invited a veto from the President The bill as amended went back to the House and for a short time it seoined probable that it would bo caucurred in. But unexpectedly it was taken up on the 16th, and a simple resolution was adopted declaring as the sense of the House that the act ot 1882 which gave the Secretary ot tho Troasury authority to purchase bouds with the surplus was siill operative.

At the next Cabinet meeting the Secretary of tho Treasury was Instructed to act under the authority, and on tho 17th he announced that on the following Monday he would commence receiving proposals tor the sale or bonds to tho Government and would make purchases dally thereafter until further notice. Another feature waB the breaking of tho deadlock In the House of Representatives over the Direct Tax Refund bill, that body having been in continuous session for nine days, commencing on the 3r.d, and during this period all legislation was blocked and the success of important measures was endangered. The stock market was unsettled and generally lower during the early part of the first week of April, the news from the West'being of a disquiet ing character, to the effect that tho principal railroad lines at Chicago would bo lied up by the striking switchmen, and it was teared that serious re sults would follow. There were some Indications that stock speculators wero urging the strikers either to hold out or to do as much damage as possible to tho railroads, and vigorous bearish assaults Invariably accompanied every fresh rumor from Chicago. Reading and the other coal shares wero attacked on a report that no agreemeut had been made to regulate production during the current coal year, and the tendency of the market was generally downward until about Iho middle of tho week, when purchases by tho arbitrage houses for European account aided In checking the decline, and subsequently reports that the Bond Purchase bill would be passed by tho Senate substantially as It came from the Houso started a covering of short contracts by the bears.

Then came the news that the engineers' strike had been declared off on all roads except the Chicago, Burlington aud Qulncy, aud this put an end to the sympathetic strike of the switchmen at Chlcege. Encouraging reports from Washington regarding the prospects of the Boud Purchase bill stimulated a further rise In the market, and It closed generally strong. Early in the second week the tendency was downward under the Influence of realizing sales and some renewal of bearish pressure based upon the deadlock in the House over the Direct Tax Refund bill, but on Thursday the news of the breaking of the deadlock stimulated a recovery in the market, and the tone was strong for the remainder of the week. One feature in the third week of the month was the dlsclojure by Mr. Gould of the embarrassed financial condition of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas, but the effect of this was counteracted by the news on Monday atternoon that tbo House of Representatives had passed the resolution above referred to regarding bond purchases and tbe announcement on the followiog day that the Secrotary would act uudor this authority tended to restore confidence in the future of tho money market, stimulated an important rise in stocks, and the inclination was very decidedly upward for tho remainder of tho week, nearly everything on the list reflecting an advance.

Fuchases of bouds by the Secretary commenced on the 83rd and they amounted for the week to about $4,000,000. As each day's offerings and acceptances were announced tho maket was more or loss favorably affected and it was generally strong aud at times buoyant to tho close. Exchango eorlyln thomonth felt the influence o( purchases of stocks for European account, but toward the close it became a little firmer. Money on call gradually fell from 5 to per cont, averaging early In the month and 2 by the close. Time money on flrst class security grew easier, and one feature after tho Treasury commenced to buy bonds was the offering of money on time by the Now York banks and more liberal purchases of commercial paper, but the supply was comparatively ltght Comparing sales of stocks at, the opening, on April 2, with those at the close, on the 30th, the following changes appoar: ADVANCE.

Per cent. Canada Southern 4. Contral New Jersey 10 Central Pacilic 5, OliattauooKft Sty Bur. Quincy 115a Ind Colorado Coal fly Consol. Gas 6K Del.

fc Hudson 5 Per cent. N.Y.&N.Knz. 13Ji N. Sus. N.

Sus. West prof. R'i Northwestern Northwestern pref Northern Pacihc Northern Paciilo Ohio Oimha Omaha preferred LacK. Denver Rio Grande. 4 Ont.

and Western Knst.Tenn.. 1 OreEon Nav East Tonn 1st pref 4 Trans 1H East Tenn 2ndpref 6 i Pacific MaU HH iLrio tj Eno preforred i' Hockme Valley 6 UlindUflAntral 7 Peoria ft Pullman 8 Readme 113 fi Riohniond Torminal 5 Bloom. 4W 3J.I ltoca lwivml ju Lnkn Micro 7J4 St. L. A San 'ran Lung Island 4 bt.

Jj, ban I'ran. Lou. 4 Nash 8 St. San Fran 1st prf Manibtha UM St. Paul Manhattan VA.

con int. faui preierrea itf Michigan Central iM Minn, and St. Lonis fK Minn, i St. L. prof.

Mo. Kon. 4T Mi Missouri Pacific 9 Now York Central Tex. cfc Pac 6:4 Union Jac Wabash 3 wahash preferred Western Union DECLINE. Per cent.

Canadian Pacific Stocks started off strong this week, but realizing sales aud bearish pressure soon turned the market downward. On Monday New England, tho San Franciscos, Missouri Pacific and Pacific Mail led tho list and held the advance during the first hour. Then Union Pacific, Erie und Reading advanced and the tone was generally strong fur the remainder of the day.although at intervals irregular.by reason of free selling. Ou Tuesday bearish pressure was more vigorous but the decline was resisted and the market yielded stubbornly, Indicating liberal purchases at the lower figures, and the bears met with vpry poor success by the close. On Wednesday selling orders from London encouraged another attack, but the market was steadied by a rise in the Northern Pociflc8 and Louisville and Nashville, and it was strong until the afternoon, when It yielded to pressure, but the tone was firmer In the final dealings.

On Thursday purchases for European account made the morket steady at the opening, but vigorous raiding of Missouri Pacific Erie, St. Paul, New England, Richmond Terminal and Louisville and Nashville had an unsettling effeet until toward noon, when there was a rally, and the market was generally strong for the remainder of the morning, so continuing lu the aflerneoa, although at intervals irregular and lower. On Friday the movement was more decidedly downward and It was unsettled at the close, lu consequence of a sharp raid upon the leaders, this morning the tone was stroug at tho opening but bearish pressure upon Missouri Pacific, Erie, Reading and later New England and Union Pacific bad an unsettling effect until near the close, when there was a recovery stimulated by a favorable bank statement Comparing sales of tocks at the opening on Mod First Rendezvous of Hie Brooklyn Consistory In Its New Quarters General Masonic Notes. Order or tlie East ern Star Knlsltts of Honor, Royal Arcanum and Other Organizations. tcomrauntartioiw for this department should te ad.

dressed to the editor of the EAGLE and mutt reach thi, offia before noon of Thursday. The first rendezvous of Brooklyn CoriBistory No. 2 1 A. A. S.

K. (Cerneau), In Its new and elegant rooms in the Wilson Building (entrance on Pierro pont etreet), will be held on Wednesday evening next, on which occasion the historical and philosophical grade ot Knight of the Brazen Serpent. Twenty afth Degree, will be exemplified In full form, with all the necessary paraphernalia, by the following well known ritualists of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Bite: P. D. Hibbs, 33d Moses, the Most Poisssnt Lojrter William Warner Moiners, 33d J.

Harris Bullion, 33d Caleb, the Son i Vephanan Frederick J. Brown, 32d Ele.r, the Sn of Aaron TcuiMnh TT nnmm b. 33d Elinb. the Son ot fallon Edward Gibb, 32d Hn.SSSS George B. Hebard, 3M Will Crist Chief Director of the Work Ferdinand Kipp At the close of the labors of the consistory the Thirty fourth Degree will be participated in by the Illustrious brethren in the banquet rooms.

The meetings of the consistory will hereafter be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each mouth. Fortitude Lodge No. 19, F. and A. bad a very pleasant session at its rooms, corner of Court and Joralemon streets, on Thursday evoning last.

A large assembly was present. Seated iu the East were Worshipful Brothers George C. Gill and McDonald. At the next convocation the Second or Followcraft Degree will be exemplified by Worshipful Master J. S.

Boice In his usual able and interesting manner, and tho Middle Chambor work will he performed by one who le well up in the part A large attendance it anticipated. (Next Thursday evoning Orient Chopter No. 138, B. A. will confer the moat Sublime Degree of the Jtoyal Arch in full costume upon tnreo couuiuo In its tabernacle, Commonweami uau.

nrlest. M. E. Companion James Cornelius, oxtends a cordial invitation to companions of sister chapters to be present Wednesday evening Oriental Grand Master Will lam A. Morrison, occompaniod by his full staff of (trand officers, consisting of Worshipful Brother Penney, Oriental grand couductor; Brother George W.Bennett, Oriental grand senior warden; Worshipful Brother Lincoln, Oriental grand Junior warden; Worshipful Brother Irwin and Brother Frank L.

Deerlng, grand senior and Junior deacons, conferred the Degree of the Tall Cedars upon thirty five candidates in Corner Stono Lodge, F. and A. In lu rooms, corner Grand and Havomoyer streots, tuo work being exemplified to perfection. Anthon Louise No. 769, F.

aud A. will hold Its next regular communication at the Criterion lodge rooms, corner of Fulton street and Grand avenue, to morrow evenlns aud ovory flrst, third and fifth Monday thereafter. Work in the First Degree is expo ted. On Thursday evoning Euclid Lodge No. 656, F.

and A. will receive R. W. Eustace II. Wheeler, D.

D. G. officially, and Worshipful Brother Georgo M. Granger announces that he will confer tho Second Dogree upon several candidates. As special invitations have been extended to tho masters of every lodgo in Brooklyn, as well as to many other distinguished Masons, a very large gathering Is looked for, and Worshipful Brother Granger expects his East will shine rosplendoutly.

Visiting brothers will receive a cordial welcome, and, while reserved scats may not be available to late comers, fir3t class standing room will bo guaranteed. Lessing Lodge No. 608, F. and A. held a regular communication on Thursday evening iu its rooms, Lawrence Masonic Hall, 315 Washington street Four Brothors Feilowcraft were raised to the Sublime Dogree of Master Mason, Worshipful Master J.

Dlelmana officiating. Seated In the East was Eight Worshipful Brother Iuteraan, district deputy of the distriet, who made his official Visit; the Worshipful Brothors Worth, of Copernicus; Sticht and Getren, of Allemania; Credo, of Klupstock; Biodermann, ot Von Meusch, and Lose, of Anthon. The work was gone through with in masterly style and was rendered particularly impressive by tho singing of the Lessing Quartet Evening Slar Chapter mot on Thursday evening last at tho lodge rooms corner of Kent ad Myrtle, avenues, aud the degrees of Past Master and Moat Excellent Master were conferred upon several candidates, Htsht Worshipful Master John Laird exemplifying the work in a very interesting and impressive manner. He was ably assisted in tho work by an able corps of officers and floor workers. The Koyal Arch will be couferrod at the next mooting of the chapter, on the 17th inst On Monday evening Lexington Lodge No.

310, F. and A. raised three Brothers Followcraft to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Its rooms, Lawrence Masonic Hall, 315 Washington street The master, R. W. John Miller, presided, and was ably assisted by a well drilled staff of officers.

The attendance was quite large. Among those present were R. W. Brothers Pater L. Schenck, district deputy ot the Third Masonic District; John Kendall Dunn, commissioner of appoals, and Henry J.

Smith, past grand steward; also Worshipful Brothers Kuowles, of Commonwealth Lodge; Penney and Lincoln, Cosmopolitan; Scofield, of Delta; Cooper, of Covenant; West, of Star of Bethlehem, and Spraguo aud Smith, past masters of Lexington. The floor work was neatly done by R. W. Brother Dunn at the south, Worshipful Brother West at the west and R. W.

Brother Smith at the east gates. Worshipful Brother Knowles presented the working tools In an able manner. Worshipful Brother Edwin Knowles, master of Commonwealth Lodge No. 409, F. and A.

conferred the First Degree on Tuesday evening in his usual impressive manner, ltlght Worshipful E. W. Richardson presented the apron. Worshipful Brother Edward W. Coopor, master of Covenant Lodge, at the invitation of Worshipful Brother Ed win Kuowles, presented the working tools.

Brother Edwin Selvage, the chaplain of tho lodge, intro duced two affiliated brothers, who consummated their membership by signing the bylaws. Duriug refreshment Brother Alexander Steward, a mem ber of Commonwealth, at the request of Master Ed win Knowles, entertained the brethren by reciting "Mark Antony's Oration." Next Tuesday evoning She Sublime DegreB of Master Mason will be con ferred, the past masters of Commonwealth occupy. log the chairs, changing positions in the different sections. Hlght Worshipful James M. Fuller, the "Father of tho Lodge," will occupy the East during the first section for the first time since tho admin titration of Right Worshipful G.

Frank E. PearsalL On this occasion the son of Secretary E. J. Camp Bell will1 receive his Third Degree, aud it Is to honor Brother Secretary Campbell that the past masters have consented to show the brethren that they hare not forgotten the work which they learned long ago. Visiting brethren always receive a cor dial welcome from tbe members of Commonwealth, both fraternally and socially.

At its rooms iu Lawrence Hall, en Wednesday night Cosmopolitan Lodge No. 585, and A. fmrnlshed an agreeable musical and literary en tertainment It was under the special direction of Mr. Frederick Preston, organist of the lodgo. Tho artists were Mrs.

Mrs. P. Bell, contralto; Miss Min nie C. Dorlon, Mrs. William B.

Green and Mr. A. W. Dougherty, In recitations; Mr. A.A.Sprlngmeyer, baritone; Mr.

F. Preston, tenor, and Miss L. Scbwies helm, pianist Mra Bell has a sympathetic voice ot full compass. Miss Dorloa's expression of dialect bomor was always good, and she was marked for her quick and complete change of voice and expres sion In several character sketches, all encored. Mr.

Dougherty's Western dialect In "Jim Blaine's Story" was good. Tho tenor solo by Mr. Preston secured an encore, as did tbe piano duet by Miss Bchwiethelm nnd himself and Mr. Springmeyer's baritone solo, "Don't TelL" Mr. Green's recitations and dialect stories were greatly enjoyed and the gentleman was compelled to respond to encores.

An Interesting Incldont of tho evoning was the pre sentation of an Elgin watch, of gold, to Past Master Joseph W. Irwin: Worshipful Brother John Plmpson called upon the platform Worshipful Brothers George W. Cumming, Joseph W. Lincoln, E. Hodgson, Thomas Penney and Joseph W.

Irwin. When tho latter gentleman was addressed be thought It was for the purpose of responding to a speech, and when tho watch was handed him he broke down completely, having nothing to say. The presentation was made by Worshipful Brother BImpson, and was In recognition of Worshipful Brother Irwin's services in iustruoting Initiates. The regular communication of Greenpotni Lodge Ho. 433, 7.

and A. en Thursday evening was nold, Jeanle Kuck, Maud Lowe, Bertie AndrewB, Ltllie McDonough, Mabel aad Mollis Ho bare, Marlon Turner, Beppa Wiley, Leonle Cornell, and Masters Rowan and James Cronkhite, Ross Nichols, Willie McDenough, Frank Jones, Charles De Voe, Burt and Clare Byers, Henry Kuck, Arthur Cor nell, Eugeae Cornell; also, Major and Mrs. Cronkhite, Mr. and Mrs. S.

E. Rose, Miss Josle Rose, Miss Annie Cornell, Mrs. Lowe, Mr. Arnold and Mr. William Talte.

THE GRETNA'S CLOSING RECEPTION. The Gretna held its closing reception at tbe resi dence of Mrs. John Phelau and succeeded In giving one of the handsomest affairs on tbe Hill this sea son. The floral dlBplay, by Mallon, and the deco rations, by Cobb, turned the large drawlngrooms into a perfect ball room. The flower were mostly all roses, bunched and festooned everywhere.

The orchestra, iiuder Professor Boyle, was completely hidden behind a large bank ef ferns and tropical plants, where It rendered an excellent programme of dance and promenade music At mid night an excellent supper was served by Dullard. Those present were B. M. Stephenson, Miss A Murphy, Mr. F.

Murphy, Miss Phelan, Mr. William L. Hopkins, Miss Edith Crowell, Mr. B. Faulkner, Miss Kelly, J.

Carrol, Mr. H. Loskamp, Mis) L. Coombs, Mr. J.

Halman, Miss Sharps, Mr. W. Sembler, Miss A. Graves, Mr. Samuel Mangam, Miss Larrabee, Mr.

C. Murphy, Miss Richards, Mr. H. Hull, Miss A Moore, Mr. G.

Cortelyou, Miss Ellis Suydam, Mr. A. Wells and Miss M. Clarke. A Olltia' PARTY.

A very enjoyable little girls' party was given on Wednesday evening by Miss Eva L. Quintard, at her residence, 431 Greene avenue. The young hostess was assisted in the entertainment of her guests by her sister, Miss Mary A Quintard her cousin, Miss M. Louise Holmes, of New York, and Miss Adele Voorhls, of 422 Greene avenue. Among the misses present were tho following: Allio Gill, Lillle Lisle, Florence Eaton, Kittle Crane, Blanche Martin, Annie and Mamie Randolph, Adelia and Louise Archer, Edith Seely, Hannah Mead, Agnes Chittenden, Gertie and Battle Whlttier, Ltbble Hughes, Teenle Sohroeder, Louise White, Florence Burobell and Edith Travis.

Miss Libble Hugbes, In a fairy dance, and Master Addison F. Quintard, by his startling Impersonation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, contributed much fo the eDjoymenof the party. The principal prizes In the various games were captured by the Misses Hattle Whlttier, Florence Burchell and Gertie Whlttier.

THE EUTERPE QUARTET. The Euterpe Quartet, composed of the Misses Harris, Starkey and Brown, cave their closing musicals at the residence of Miss Starkey, 191 South Second street, on Thursday evening, May 8. The programme opened with a piano solo by Miss Carrie Reynolds. The quartet then sang "Last Night" Master Clarence Worrell, the boy cornetlst, gave a cornet sole. Mrs.

Emerson, the eiooutlonist, gave the "Low Backed Car," accompanied by Miss Star key on the piano. Part flrst was then closed by a contralto solo by Miss Nettle Bell. Part secoud was composed of a violin solo by Miss Katie Worrell, a sister of Master Clarence; recitation by Miss Emerson; piano solo by Miss Carrie Reynolds and 'Good Night, Beloved," by the quartet, after which refreshments were served by the hostess. Dancing was Indulged In till a late hoar. THE BOOTH TRAUATIO SOCIETY.

The Booth Dramatic Society will close Its third and most successful season on Tuesday evening, May 8. The play selected for tbe occasion is Byron's well known and always enjoyable comedy, "Our Boys." That it will be well performed Is evident from tbe following cast: Sir Geotfry Champneys, Mr. J. Morap Talbot Champneys, Mr. James F.

Miniter; Perkyn Middlewlck; Mr. W. J. MoCa hill; Charles Middlewlck, Mr. J.

T. NIoholson; Pod dies, Mr. W. L. Hopkins; Kemster, Mr.

Ed. Van Riper; Violet Melrose, Miss Lizzie Wallace; Mary Melrose, Miss Libble Uoaley; Clarissa Champneys, Miss Miriam Smtthson; Belinda, Miss Fannie Rorke. After the performance there will be a re ception at Rivers' Dancing Acadomy. ST. MONICA'S BATTALION! The St Monica's Battalion of St Augustine's Church, Mr.

P. S. Kennedy, captain, held a must cale at the residence of Mrs. Lieutenant Flnnegan, 880 Prospect place, on Monday evening. The talent was of the best aud included some of the profes sionals of tbe city.

Mr. Frank Oliver and Miss Minnie Gallagher, the soprano, were heard In flue selections. Miss Ella C. Kelly was the recipient ot much favor for ber dramatic recitation and read ing. Mr.

Robertson was beard to advantage In tumbleronlcon solos. The fancy dances by tbe children wore all that could be desired, and made those present feel as though they were In fairy land. The programme Included violin, banjo and other solos. CELEBRATING AN ANNIVERSARY. On Monday evening last Mr.

and Mrs. A. Baker gave a very enjoyable reception at their resi dence, 472 Jefforson street. The affair was to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the birth of their son, Mr. Anson C.

Baker. The event brought together a large and congenial number of the friends of the new voter, and he was the recipient of some valuable gifts and of many hearty congratulations and good wishes. Seme of these present were Mr. and Mrs. Julian Baker, Miss Colfax, Miss Weiss, Mrs.

Marie Van Cott, Mr. and Mrs. Barclay, Miss Paige, Miss Bradford, the Misses White, Miss Kls sam and Miss Hingle. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. The teacher's of tbe M.

P. Sunday school of Canar sie hnve elected the following officers for one year: Superintendent, George W. Serene; assistant su perintendent, Charles McCrodden; secretary, J. J. McLaughlin; assistant secretary, William Carman; treasurer, John Cbovor; female superintendent, Mrs.

Martin Morrison; assistant superintendent, Mrs. J. C. Rumph; chorister, William Carman; ushers, Robert McCrodden and Joseph McCrodden. THE SECOND ORGAN RBOITAL.

The second organ recital at Lafayette Avenuo Presbyterian Churoh occurs on Tuesday evening, May 8. Organist John Hyatt Brewer Will be assisted by Miss Marie Van, soprano, and the Boylsten Glee Club. HY31ENEAL. Overton Pal no. A very pretty little home wedding oocurred on Wednesday evening, April 25, at the house of the bride's parents, 143 Stuyvesant avenue.

The con tracting parties were Miss Emily TJrquhart Paine and William S. Overton, M. D. Tbe Rev. Swin burne Whednn officiated.

The Misses Fannie and Gussie Paine, the sisters of tbe bride, acted as bridesmaids and the best men were Herbert Overton, of Sag Harbor, the groom's brother, and Dr. Frank H. Clark, of this city, a college classmate of the groom. Tho presents were numerous, useful aud handsome, Including a floral offering of beauty from a former employer of the bride's father. The couple, after a brief reception, left for their newly furnished borne at Hartford, Snsquehanna County, where the groom Is a papular physician.

A SUXKBR COTTAaS FOB CttlPPLID CBILDUIS. To ffce Editor of the Brooklyn Eagtt: A sale of fancy work was held April 27 at the house of Mrs. Thaddeus Hyatt, 51 Cranberry street, which resulted in a fund ot $275 to aid In providing a Summer cottage lor crippled ohliaren The ladles ol the sewing seclety, by whom the work was done, desire, threugh your columns, to thank the kind friends whose liberal donations and pur chases enabled them to accomplish so much, and to state that the sum raised has been sent to Mrs, Benjamin Haxton, of Madison avenue, New York, the benevolent lady who originated tbe scheme Society, has undertaken the work ot erecting the cottage at iaui, xj. i. BROOKLYN, M6y 1888..