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IhT HT TP Tjp BROOKLYN. FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1886. SIX PAGES. THREE CENTS. VOL.

46. WO. SSI I BENNETT'S SIDE OF THE CASE. FEAST OF THE DATS. THE EARLY CLOSING MOVBlftfiNT.

A LANDMARK. CANTOR'S BILL FOR CHARITY. lin avenue, Mr. J. BateB has erected a frame stable and wagon shed at a coat of $100.

At 66 Stagg street Mr. H. Bedemaehor has built a framo stablo, 7x12, at a cost of $25. At 147 Withers street Mr. P.

Clark has completed a threo story frame double tenement houso, 25x55, for six families, at a cost of $4,300. At 114 Powers streot Mr. J. U. Garrison has built three frame two story houses for two families, 16.8 X45, at a cost of $6,300.

On the east side of Fifth street, north of North Fourth street, Mr. John Puhl has complotod a framo shop, 36.6x15 and ono story, at a cost of $200. On tho southwest corner of North Fourteenth stroot and Drlggs, Messrs. Rutherford Bamos have eomploted a framo building for a soap factory, 40x08 anil ono story, at a cost of $2,000. At 37 Fayotte stroot, Mr.

R. Wallmany has completed a frame shod, 12x12 and one story, at a cost of $75. Ou tho north sido of Magnolia street, wost of Central avenue, Mr. Louis Komshardt has completed a frame store and dwelling, 20x24 and two stories, at a cost of $1,300. On the west side of Knickerbocker avenue, south of Melrose, Mr.

F. Marquardt has eomploted a throe story frame house, 25x55, for a store and flvo fam He Says that Coffey is Tyrannical and Orerbearl ng. The origin of the trouble which has cnlmi natod in the expulsion of Supervisor Poter Bennett from tho Twelfth Ward Democratic Association was explained to an Eagle reporter by Mr. Bennett himsolf yesterday afternoon. "When I was first elected to tho Board of Super visors," tho gentleman from the Twelfth Ward said, "Mr.

Michael J. Coffey and I were frlondly. He, however, wag not working hormonlouoly with the Domooratic loaders at that time and advised mo not to go into the caucus. Being a Democrat I could not see my way to keeping out of that body, and was obliged, therefore, to run counter to Mr. Coffey's wishes.

I was lucky enough to secure an appointmont from tho caucus, and Mr. Coffey advised with me as to the filling of tho placo. He wanted mo to appoint a man residing in the EIgh teonth Wnrd to tho placo which had fallen to mo, but I considered that a Twolfth Ward man was on titled to it and told Mr. Coffey so. My former political friend at onco bogan to seo that I was not to bo pulled around by the noso, and set about ruin ing my political standing and prospects.

When tho timo camo for nominations again I was solooted by a few Democrats who belioved somewhat In Grecnbackism as their candidate for Supervisor. 1 was again olectod. About that time tho quoation of convict labor was being actively agitated, aud tho subject was brought homo to uby tho pro spective action of tho Supervisor's rogarding tho awarding of a contract for work at the penitentiary. The corporation that desired the contract and afterward secured It was very activo in its cauvasa, and Mr. Coffoy was ono of its principal champions.

In tho natural course of things he asked mo to vote for his frionds, und I was compelled from ad herence to my convictions and my word to those who had nominatod me to refuse. Since that timo Mr. Coffey has been against mo. I havo livod in one election district of the Twolfth Ward for thirty five years, and Biuce I came of age havo been au activo Domocrat I desired to bo roturned to tho General Committoo from ray district at tho last election but Mr. Coffey controlled the machinery and refusod to allow my name on tho tickot.

Instead lie put that of a man who had no; lived in the district for throo months aud waa wholly unknown there. I intend to go to the General Comniittco and show the Democratic loaders that Coffey has been altogether too ovorbearing aud tyrannical in his treatment of those whom he believes nre able to givo him a wrostle for supremacy in the ward. Look at the case of Donovan. He Is a good man whom, 1 supported for Assembly against last Fall. For this and this only I have been expelled from the organization.

But Donovan ia still a mombor in good Btanding." HER ONE IJl'A'DREDTH BIRTHDAY. Mrs. Margaret lleceivinsr the Congratulations ol Many Friends. Mrs. Margaret DeLaney celebrated her ono hundredth birthday yesterday at tho rosidenco of her daughter, Mrs, Abbott, 320 Gold Btreet.

Sho was born In Jamaica, W. hor father being an English aoldlor stationed thore. Whon Bhe was 8 years old both hor parents woro caniod away by tho yollow fever, and sho was adopted in tho family of au officer, with whom she ronioved to London in 1793. Five year later sho went to Gibraltar, whero she waa married to Willinm DeLaney. au Irish soldier, in 1S01.

In 1816 they moved to Ireland, where they lived until her husband died iu September, forty years ago she camo to Brooklyn with her six cliiMrou, threo of whom have sinco dlod. Her living chil.iron aro Miss Margaret DeLaney and Mrs. Jano Abbott, of this city, and Miss Ann Del.ai.oy, of Oakland, Cal. Her living grandchildren aro Robert and Fdward DoLauey, children of her deceased son; William, Joseph, F.dward, Gideon and Lily, ehildron of her deceasod daughter, and Annie Abbott, all of Brooklyn. Thoro were tlvo great grandchildren and one groat groat grandchild at the colcbration yestorday.

The old lady's sight, hearing, speech and mind are as unimpaired as thoy wero fifty years ago, and alio is not so as many peoplo half as old. Mr. P. L. Crosi, assistant miuistor of St.

Ann's, of which Mrs. Del aney has been a member for nearly thirty fivo years, read the evening servico. nftor which numerous old friends extended thoir congratulations. Many birthday presents were received, somo of a very substantial nature. Among the guests woro seen Mrs.

Dr. Mnrkham, Mrs. Seelbai.h, Mrs. Irving, Mrs. Brown, the Misses Hoaro, Mr.

A. O. Mr Lawrie, Mrs. Rebecca Poet, Mra. Post, Mrs.

Glgnoux aud all tho living doscoudauts save one. ARTIST CE.VTEl: LY THE ASYLUM. SUt! 'I'uriiK IDio Cell Into a Studio, and Ia SulUf(Ml With ISis Work. In a recent visit to the Flatbush IiiBftne Asylum au Kaglk reporter was introduced to the combined coll and studio of Artist J. F.

Contor, whoso reason, when he indulges In rum, gets bo yo hla control, but who, In his sober intervals ia an accomplished manipulator of the brush aud a courteous gentleman. Mr. Center is tho aon of a well known Scotch divino, who, not long ago, was a professor in Aberdeen I'uivorsily. He camo to this country many years ago, and lived for the greater part of the time iu South Brooklyn. Ho has spent half a dozen periods of semi insanity at Flat bush, and has grown so accustomod to the ways of tho asylum that lie finds btttllttle difficulty in reconciling himself to tho orderly methods and discipline that prevail thero.

Mr. Contor is a slenderly built, black eyed man, with bushy mustnehoa and a pleaaant manner. His mode of living Is as woll ordered aa could be desired, and his physical condition is excellent. Around tho wnlls of the well kept littlo apartmont which a generous county places at his disposal Artist Centor has rauged a series of excellent unframod pictures, mninly water colors but ail showing truo artistic perception and a thorough acquaintance with tho science of color. The four seasons aro allogorlcally represented in a fashiou which if a little hacknoyod in troatmont ehowa originality in detail.

A Spanish cavalier, the soutucbs of whoso visage would have Beared Sancho Panza Into convulsions, Is oxcellont ly drawn, and altogether thu gallery Is a credit to Its creator. Mr. Center, loo, shines in the difficult walks of scone painting and has turned out somo work in this direction that would rival tho more pretontious pictures of his bettor favored brothren. He has beeu In the asylum about four months. MISS DELL THOMPSON'S ENTERTAINMENT.

A Choice Programme Rendered to Largo Andience. At the testimonial conoertMiss Dell Thompson In the lecture ball of the Churob of Our Fathor, Grand ovenue, overy Beat was occupied. The large audlonce appeared to enjoy and fully appreciate the rendition of a selected programme. Miss Thompson, the star of tho evening, recited Longfellow's Saudalphon," Tom's Littlo Star," by Fannie Foster, and other piecos, In hor usually effective manner. Tho young and graceful elocutionist evinced marked Improvement in grasp and stylo, and showed onco more how woU sho dosorves tho many encomiums which aro passed to hor credit She was ably supported by the Jones Brothers' Quartet, gentlemen who aro growlug in popularity among the people on the Hill.

Miss K. Wondoll, a BoBton soprano, eang the Russian Nightingale and other selections, and proved herself a worthy representative of the best musical acumen of tho Hub. She has a powerful aud carefully culturod voice, and iinga with an apparent ease and without evidence of exhaustion. Hor sotoa are delivered clearly and distinctly, whilo her attention to tho spirit of interpretation la at onco intelligent and emphatic Miss Crano, a Brooklyn favorito contralto, eang Shiulng Houra" and other solectiouB srlth tho force and grace with which the people who frequently hear her are familiar. Mr.

Treston's piano solo was spirited, and Mr. Rlploy's harmonica solo and modloy wero received with well merited applauao. The dofecta In tho acoustic qualities of the hall were somewhat unfavorable to propor effoots in tho vocal performances, both in elocution and song, but were overcome by'the enthusiasm of the audience. Tho testimonial was a suocoas, and the largeueaa of tho assembly ou Buoh an ovening was an unquestioned compliment to Miss Thompson. PONORING A RITIIUJCG PASTOR.

estiuionial to Hev. A. ft. Karanagh, ot tho Varrcn Street M. E.

Church. The lecture room of tlio Warren street, M. E. Church was crowded last evening by members of tho congregation aud Sunday school, who wished to present their retiring pastor, Rev. A.

S. iiavnnngh with a suitable testimonial of their gratitudo for the earuost work that ho hna done for tho past throe yoars. Mr. Kavanagh has lately boou ordored to tho pastorate of the South Park streot Church iu Hartford by tho Conference. The Young People's Union held a moeting last weok, the outcomo of which was last evoning's aurpriso to the pastor.

Rev. William Whitllold opened Iho oxorclsos with prayer. Rev. Robert Matheraon gave an interesting eulogy on the Christian character aud work of the retiring pastor, Mr. Willolt Dato3 on behalf of tho Y.

P. U. mounted the platform and said: "The young peoplo in this ohuroh havo always found you to be their eruo8t frioud and supporter. By them I havo boon selected to presont you with this testimonial of their rogard with thoir best wishes. Wo are only sorry that we cannot do moro.

but as the pagoB of your guide rnuat bo well used I take pleasure in presenting you with this blblo. To your ostlmablo wife, whose memory will always bo ohrlshed by us, It glvea mo pleasure to bond this silver At teu o'clock supper was served, after which Mr. Kavanagh waa congratulated on the good work he had douo while in charge of tho church. Aft ACTOR'S Fl'SFlUL. The funeral of 'vBnrney McAuloy," the actor and manager, took placo at St.

Francis XaYler'B Roman Catholic Church, on Slxtoenth stroet, betweon Fifth ond Sixth nveuues, Now York, yesterday. Tho Rev. Fathor Daly couductod tho services. Tho pall bearors wore John P. Smith, William Hnydon, William Henderson, Colonol Morris, Frank Mayo and James Collyor.

Tho intor mont took placo In tha Marblo Cemetery, ou Second street, botween First aud Second avenues. POSTAL CI.KUKS TO PLAT BALL. A picked nine of tho Brooklyn Post Offlco employes will play a game of baae ball with a nino rom the Newark offtoo on Doooration day lu tho Btter city. This is a return of tho game played od the Fourth of last July in Washington Park, and whluh wu non by tho Newark team by a score of to 8, Roth olubs contain somo Duo awatours, and Iho contest will probably be close, Avenue Congregational Sunday School Entertainment. The Lee avenue Congregational Church Sunday school hold a rather unique entertainment in the hall In the basoment of the edifice at Lee avenue and Hooper stroet last night.

Tho affair was named the Feast of the Days, and included reception, baking, washing, Ironing, sweeping and Christmas day. Artloloa for household use appropriate to oach day named, such aa brooms, flat iroua, soap, starch, flour, baking powder and things needed on reception day and Christmas day wero exposed for sale at separate tables in charge of young ladles. Most of tho goods were left over after the bazar bold boforo Christmas. There was an apron and necktie, confectionery, Ice cream and cake tables beside. The spacious hall was crowded during the evening, and nearly all the articles were disposed of.

Among the prominent gentlemen present were Mr. William D. Chase, Mr. Post, Mr. Oliver P.

Mil ler, tho superintendent, and tha pastor, Rev. H. A. Powell. An interesting programme of exercises was ren dered.

Professor Carhart, the organist of the church, presided at tho piano. Miss Ready read Poor Little Joe," and later on "Shadows;" Miss Annlo Hall read Green Mountain Juatico;" Mr. u. Drury sang, and the Misses Jessie Chase, Addle Hall and Alice Todd Bang the Three Little Maids from from tho opera of the "Mikado." They looked three veritable littlo maids from school and wero doaorvedly encored. The following were tho committees in charge: Reception Day Mesdamos Ready, Post, Skinner and Pomeroy.

Baking Day Mrs. G. Armatroug and the Misses Carrie Bonner, Carrio Prouty, Mattie Sides, Mamie Morklee, Mamie Arvlne and Clara Montgomery. Swooping Day Mrs. Henry A.

Powell and the Misses Etta Foos, Phebs Foos, Addio Lano, Annie McKonzle, Libbio Calyer, Miunio Drury and Alice CarmichaeL Apron and Nooktie Table The Mls3es L. Borcher dlng, K. Pointer, Cornell, B. Pointer, P. Brown.

Coutectlouery Mrs. James IC. Heath and tbo Misses Nettle Richards, Lena Hofer, Bossle Moore, Lizzie Gomor, Annie Hay, Mamie Downward. Ice Cream Mrs. Conkling, Mrs.

Allen and the Missoa Brown, Mannerlng, Stotting and Scott Cake Mrs. Rowland, Mrs. W. D. Chase, Mrs.

Bal ston and Miss McDonald. Ironing DayMisses Hattie RIppe, TUford, Wen dol and Pink and Mrs. Hall. Washing Day The Misses Emily Todd, Susie Chaso and Rosie Anderson. Christmas Day The Misses Brodt, Skinner and Mrs.

Parahall. Lemonade The Mlnsea Annie Brown, Booso and Peacock. Entertainment Committee Mrs. Henry M. Bob lnson, Miss Inn Brown and Mr.

John Keller. RACING AT PARKVILLE. The Track Thrown Open for (lie Season Yesterday. The Pnrkvillo track was thrown open to tho public yesterday and the first day's racing was of an excellent charactor. The management, as is usual In such enterprises, experienced a little difficulty in securing horsos, but enough wero on the track to present good programme.

The attendance was very largo, many ladies being in the gathering. Notwithstanding the storm of tttc previous day the track was in fair condition, and tho horse owners spoke very highly of tho manner in which the startor droppod his flag. The programme openod with a half milo rnco for purso of $225, of which $00 to the second aud $25 to third. The starters were: J. K.

b. g. Spattacns, by Minsta. 117 (J. 1 T.

Finnicait's br. g. jester, aged, 117 (Giirrisuu) 'A G. IVo. ton's b.

g. RuchlHt. si. 117 (Uliandlt r) 3 li. Peim m.

Gill. 6, 115 (car. 119) (Hill) I) W. Smith's b. g.

Maifr Wheuler, itfed, 117 (Novin) 0 W. Storlinu's ch. I. Typhoon, 4, 113 (R. Pim nl!) 0 Portland Stable's b.

li. Manitoba, 5, 120 tear. 122) (MuUivith) 0 Tinio 50JJ. There was very lUtlo dMay at tho post. Starter Moser aont tlio horses away in good stylo, aud Typhoon for tho first quarter made play with tho other horses.

Jester and Spartacus, howovor, went out, and on tho homestretch had it nip aud tuck, Spnrtacua winning by a hoad, Mutuala paid tickets) $52.25, ond for $2 tickets $10; placo, 50.40, anil tho second horse paid $9.25. The second raco was for a purso of $825, of which $50 was to go to second and $25 to third; winner to bo sold at auction for $2,590, with allowances if for loss; flvo furlongs. The onirics included: B. McMali b. P.nrnuy, aged, by King Ernest Elaio.

45U0. 92 (car. 97) (Crittenton) 1 Newton's b. g. SarsKold, 4, 81 (MoMamis) 2 B.

Hvuns' cli. h. Mart Boorhoui, aged. 95 (Johnson) 3 J. IC.

McDonnell's ch. e. Perilous, 97 (J. Doraoy) 0 W. Smith's b.

g. Major Wheiler, aged, 97 (Nevins) 0 D. Nagln'8 b. g. Joe Huwell, aged, 102 (McCiny) 0 In the pools Joe Howell sold as favorito.

Thoro was a little delay at the post, but this was owing to the manuor in which Sarsfleld acted. Whon thoy wore sent off ho took tho lead and held it until within a furlong of tho wiro whon Barney forged away, winning by a length. Mutuals paid: Straight, for a place, Mart Boorhem paid $10.65. Therowero th' ee ontraucos for tho third race, which was for a purse of $225, of which $50' to the soeond aud $25 to third. Handicap, top weight, accepting 115 lbs.

others raised in proportion; throo quartera of a milo. Tho entries were D. Naglo's b. g. Mentor, 5, by Glenolg Minx, 107(Weohem): J.

E. McDonnell's ch. g. Perilious, 5, 115 (Garrison); Gemley ch. f.

Witch, 3, 100 (Crittenden). Whon the Hag was dropped Mentor took the load and retained it to tho finish, winning by six lengths. Mutuals paid: Straight, for a place, second horse, $5. There woro four entries for the fourth raco. It was for a purso of $225, of which $50 to the socond, 25 to tho third; light wolter weights; one milo.

The ontries woro D. Nagle's b. g. Mentor, 5, by Gloneig Minx (Garrison), G. Newton's b.

g. 147 (Lolchor), J. E. McDonnell's b. g.

Spartacua, 6,147 (D. McCann), 3. Mutuuls paid ($2 tickets) straight for a placo, $2. 10: on second horee, $2 95. THIRTEENTH WARD DEMOCRATS.

Patrick Dugrau Wauls All Cleveland and Kill Voters Eligible for Mcmbor hip. A meeting of thThirteenth Ward Democratic Association was hold laBt night In Phenlx Hall, on South F.ighth stroet, Thomas S. Dolauoy In the chair, and Edwin D. Norrls recording. The minutes of the previous mooting woro road and approved, after which twelve men elected at previous meotings had their names enrolled.

Mr. K. Doyle, on behalf of the Investigating Committee, reported favorably on ton candidates, who wero olnctod members of the association. Patrick Dugau moved that the luvoatigatlng Committee be instructed to make a roport at the next meeting, cither favorably or unfavorably, on all the candidates remaining unacted upon. Tho motion was not sooondod.

Mr. Dugan declared that tho motion was a Democratic one and should pass. Thirteen propositions for membership wero made and two men presented transfer letters from the Sixteenth and Fifteenth ward associations. The caudldatea wero referred to the Investigating Committee. Patrick Dugan mow i that It be the sense of tha meeting that all residents of tho Thirteenth Ward who voted for Cleveland and for Hill for Governor last Fall be eligible for membership in the association, if they wore willing to comply with tho rules prescribed by the Democratic General Committee for tho government of the ward and town organizations.

The ohalrman said that such men as Mr. Dugan referred to were already eligible for membership, so that the resolution was superfluous. Mr. Dugan stood up to speak and a tion to adjourn was made. Mr.

Dugan said that ho hoped thoy would not adjourn as the point he had mado was one of vital Importance and should be dlBcussed. However, he would withdraw his motion, but ho gave notice that bo would renew it at the next meeting, when he hoped that all good Democrats of the ward would bo presont The meeting then adjourned. CENTRAL REPUBLICAN CLUB. monthly meeting of the Organization Last When James G. Blaine was defeated for tho Presidency over a year ago the Sevouth Ward Blaine and Logan Republican Club was merged Into a socio political organization, which has since hold moetlngs monthly.

The membership of tho club Is large. Last evenlug the closing meeting of the association this season was hold at its rooms, 506 DoKalb avonuo. Although the club rooms aro largo thoy were much too small to aocommodate the largo number of mombers present One hundred or more chairs wore occupied by as many prominent Republican citizens of the Seventh Ward, who had gathered together for the purpose of hearing Mr. S. R.

Konnedy. tho elocutionist, read and Mossrs. George W. Butt and John J. Loughlan sing aud roclto.

It was a notable gathering, Inasmuch as many of those presont olther are or have boon connected with tho city government in an official capacity. Between two excellent llkenossea of Blaine and Logau tho president, Supervisor Fitchio, sat and at 8 o'clock called the meeting to ordor. Tho meeting, he said, was oalled for puroly social purposes, aftor which be introduced Mr. Kennedy. The latter during tho evonlng road James Russell Lowell's Robinson Thinks," "The Court! n' and "Longing;" Bret Harte's Truthful James," Dow's Flats" and "A Groyport Whlto Squall" aud "At the Churchyard Gate;" Littlo BroeohoB," by John Hay; "Song of the Camp," by Bayard Taylor, and Charlos Dickens' "Copporfleld's Courtship." Mr.

Kennedy proved an excolleut reador. Each selection was received with enthusiasm. Mr. Butt, a humorist of no small ability, gave a number of recitations and Mr. Loughlan sang.

Toward 1 o'clock the odor of coffeo stole In from another apartment, and those prosout wero given a faint Idea of what was In storo for them. Tho ool latlon brought tho oveuing pleasautly to a oloso. Tho officers of the Central Club are: Thomas Fitchio, president; L. W. EmorBon and John W.

Klrkpatrlck, vice presidents; W. F. Buckloy, secretary, aud John H. Phillips, treasurer. THE LATE 11.

A. TOBEY. IHIs memory Honored by the E. D. Sunday School Association.

The managers of the E. D. Sunday School Association have adopted the following: Whereas, Mr. H. A.

Toboy, a highly esteemed moruber of this Board, has boen by tho providence of God removed from our midst by death; and IKAr, He was for many yoars a faithful and energetic colaborer with ua in Sunday school work, we deem It our duty to plao on rocord some tribute of respect to hla memory; therefore, be It Jletotved, That we bow with submission to the will of Him who doth all things well, showing that there la no peradvouturo lu llfo, and that from the fall of a sparrow to tho fate of a kingdom, all things aro ordered in wisdom; Jlcxolved, That in Mr. Tobey's death the board has lost an efllciout membor, and tho Sunday school a faithful frioud. Jletotved, That we recognize In hla death a call to readiness, "for in euch an hour as wo think not the Sou of Man comoth. lletolvcd. That we extend to the bereaved widow and children our Christian sympathies, and commend thotn to tho covenant keoping of God, who hath said Ho will never leave thoeo who put thoir trust in Him.

Hetolved, That these resolutions be entered In full on our minutes, and that copy of them be sent to the boroaved family and also be publlshod in tho Brooklyn dally papers. Lilian Russell, the actress, end hor husband, Solomon, havo qunrrelod and separated. Dlvoroo jrooeodujg ore tnreatonfJd. CONFERENCE. Continuation of Exercises inDe Kalb Avenue M.

E. Church. Missionary Sermon by Roy. Edward Cuu ninsrham An Appeal for Work in Foreign Lauds Rer. Melrille B.

Chapman's Address. The afternoon session of the Novr York Kaat Conference yesterday was given entirely to de votional exorcises and was loss largely attended than the business session of the morning, though tho ohurch was fairly well filled. The singing, led by a precentor and accompanied by the organ, was full of Bplrlt Tho missionary eonnon was proached by Rev. Dr. Edward Cunningham, of Now Haven, for ten years missionary In India, whose text waB: "Verily, I say unto you that he that belioveth on Me the works that I do shall ho do also, and greater works than these shall ho do, because I go to My Fathor." Faith, he Bald, Is tho beliover's grip on Chrit for bis own salvation.

Faith in Christ is distinguished from faith in God, becauso it involves faith in His diviniiy anil atonomont; seizes tho shameful symbol of the cross as indicating the sacrifice of tho will: It is tho gift of (Jod through tho Holy Ghost; it is world wide. In the text Christ does not Indicate tho power of the atonoment, but the power of teaching, which had been given to His disciples. Miracles are great works, but making men believe In Christ is a greater, and that was their misslou. Miracles aro as possible now as ovor, but if God grant the power of healing the sick he will do It that men's souls may bo saved rathor than that miracle workers should advertise themsolvos. I would rathor go into the wild3 of Africa with my Bible, like William Taylor, than to wear tho mantle of Moses or Elijah.

Jonah, appointed missionary to Niuevoh. asked for supernumerary relations and started for Europe. Tliero aro Jonahs in tho church now, Laughter. Had all the Popes been like Peter wo should have been in the succession to day; but instead of feeding the sheep they aro shearing them. Imagine tho present success.

of Poter going, oven by train, to Naples to preach the gospel to a singlo family I Calvary is tho highest mountain In the world. From th? top of it you may see all the nations that Christ rejected, when tempted, won to lllm by His blood. The gospel has made tho circuit of tho earth aud reaohos Koine again as puro bb whon Paul preached it there In his own hired houso. Oil, that tho 3,000.000 American Methodists had hearts as warm as Wesley's. Heat is a mode of motion, and heart warmth is the mode whereby tho gospel faith Bhall bo carried through tho world.

Tho I'nltarians havo sent nut but one missionary. Ho went to Calcutta aud Joined the Brum SomnJ. Tho I'nivorsalists do not believe that the heathen will bo l03t, so they send out no missionaries to them. God save us from such theology as this, and grant us more young men who are willing to bo missionaries to foreign lands, where tho peoplo aro porisliiug by millions for want of Christ. Boar to them tho bread of life.

Go ye into ail tho world, commanded Jesus to His diacipfo.i, and then lie loft thorn to bo with liis Father, and the record said that they went forth aud preached the Word, the Lord working with them. In 187J there wero four clergymen preaching to a little town of 1,100 people in Connecticut. One of them, resigning his pulpit to a college president, wont to India whero he found 11,000,000 souls wailing for the Word. Is it right? Docs God will that tho 1,100 should havo four ministers and the ll.iitiy.OOO but one? No. The 1,100 have no rrgbt to pay four ministers, divided by Blipht denominational diiferencos, while nations aro without Christ.

There is eeljishness in our work and our religion. With the railroad and telegraph in foroign lauds have gone the opium and liquor traffic. They do not bring men to Christ. Secular education aiono destroys religion and, whilo it might explodo fa'so theories in religions it advances aihebm. Christianity is dotting the ivorld with schools, hospitals, churches, and we must do our share to advauco tho work, but we need a million of dollarR aud we need tun mtllioue of spiritual power behind it An old la ly in my church denied herself bultor that sho might contribute a dollar to the missionary fund.

It wnw the most saerod money I ever handled. The missionary has much to oucouutcr in his lonely life a strango country, an unknowu tongue, ill hoalth, the resistance of old roiigions; they uro enough lo break the heart of any man unless he supported by faith in Christ. India shall bo Christian, China shall bo Ghriian, dark Africa shall be Christian; tho whole world shall confess the power ot Christ 'l'lio servico closed with the doxulogy. In the evening services were resumed at half past seven o'clock with prayer by Kny. A.

V. i) Abbot and with congregational Biuging. Tho conference serniou waB preached by Dr. Melville li. Chapman, whoso text was wo would see lie said: I addross the most sympathetic audience that a Methodist minister over appears before, yet I am conscious of a larger prusouco than this that of the 200 churches that you ropreBeni and that are waiting the result of your action, and I speak as tho ambassador of tho pew.

Slnco apostolic times I do not believe the gospel has been preached so truly as it is in tho Protestant churches to day, but I von ture to say that a Christian pulpit should be simply Christian and nothing more. It should preach JesuH and not preach about Josub. Wo got our Christianity as an inheritance. To day Is the fruit of yesterday as it is the fruit of to morrow. Our faith comes down out of tho centuries tinted with tho drainage and corruption of tho social and religious soil through which it lias filtered.

Christianity wan corrupted by tho paganism that it overthrow, and wo see traces of mo imyuiiir.nl in luu i uuu ui nuiumu ciiurcii. Wo arc Boinotimoa led to wonder whether Christianity captured paganism or was captured by it. Tho harmonizing of Christian truth witli pagan philosophy was a vast effort. Coming down to tho Reformation, wo find paganiBm still assorting itself in asceticism, puritauism and ecclesiasticism. Calvinism took the very godliness out of God.

Chrls tlaulty was thus mado to conceal Christ. Our century has witnessed a decline in religious feeling and growing dislike of abstract theology, a mutluy against occloslastical authority, a push toward a simplor faith and larger liberty of thought. Our time takes nothing for granted. Everything ia subjected to the severest scrutiny. Under our most elaborate systems and saerod lnslituiions forces are at work testing their stability.

Desiccated thoolo gians don't like this and want to call for tho pollco, but those who bollevo that liberty of thought is tho very breath of social, intellectual aud religious life, those who believe that God has something yot to revoal, stand serouo, steadfast and expectant, suro that Christianity lias vitality enough to throw off acquired corruption. Though our time has boon noted for the most material ideas of man's origin and destiny there is a steady growth of belief in his nobility and divine paternity. We are sending crowned heads lo tho hatters and thrones to tho Junk shop, and that has produced Its effect on theology as well as thought, for man is hold at a highor valuntlon than of old. Wo think nioro of tho dl vine character than of divine sovereignty. We feel that tiio humblest man has rights that a good Clod ia bound to respect.

When tne average Christian betakes himself to prayer lie bows before the Father of the revealod God, and lie asks that his thuology should bo made as simple as his experience. We are tired of the involved, crude, monarchical theology of orientalism. Wo say that the Bible is tho revelation of God we mean that Christ is the revelation of God. You do not road jour Bible well it you do not find ou every pago the scarred visage of tho of Sorrows. We must lot Jeus oxplaia tho prophotB, the apostles aud Himself.

We want to see tho person Jesus, and care but little about philosophies aud speculations about Him. Mlchaol An gelo, when he workod at night, kept a lighted candle In the visor of his cap that his own shadow might not fall on his canvas. Ah, If we could only keep our own shadows from falling across the personality of Jesus; but in giving our attention to the thousand questions about Him we overlook the ever living Christ Himself. We do not want to preach the Jesus that was, but the Christ that is. It is this gospel of Jesus that your two hundred congregations are waiting for.

It is not the acionco of opticB, not tho laws of light that this world needs it ia the sun Itself. It Is not the geography and history of Palestine, not theology, not tradition that our churches want; but Christ. He is the preacher of tho Nineteenth Century as well aB of the First. Tho base Socialist aud the restless laborer contend that the church has allied Itself to capital and haa not taught men to be Just. Shall we preach to them of tho law of supply and demand, of social evolution 7 No.

Wo must moot tho rojectors of Chrlit'B church by the disclosure of Chrlat Himself. We wlU carry abroad tho thought ot Him who, working at tho carpenter's bonch, was the flrat Knight of Labor. We will proclaim that the brotherhood of Jesus Is highor than the federation of a class that the best views of the modern Socialist ere only adapted from the teachings of Christ, and In tho preaching of tho socialism of Jesus we shall meet tho Chrlstless socialism of to day. And then our work is but half done, for we must go to tho rich and selfish and lift them out of worldly striving and corking care into the splendid experience and Immortal hope of tho chlldron of God. Between tho ethics of Jesus and the ethics of the church is a gap that we must flD.

We must preach honesty and Christian business, and indicate that religion Is not only believing but doing. Tho worat skepticism Is an ungenerous and unrighteous life, and wo must purge tho church of those who are stabbing It in its very vitals. Having saved us from superstition and formalism, the church must save us from unrighteousness. Only tho Just can live by faith. Roliglon must give us not only the highest in faith but the divlnest in life.

If Christ can but get into our Legislature and our laws, our business, our homes, He will heal tho social wrongs. He will gi through tho City Hall with His whip of cords; Ho will glvo society a new life and lift It toward heavon. Our congregations are saying to us: "Sir, we would seo Jesus." FOURTH WARD REPUBLICANS. A Committee Appointed to Revise tho Association Hloll Hook. About thirty members of tho Fourth Ward Republican Association gathered at 355 Fulton stroet last ovonlng to attend tho April meeting of the association.

Chairman Garrabrant presided. A resolution was adopted changing tho night of meeting from tho first to the second Friday of the month. Mr. Honry Squires moved the appolnment of a committoo of six, to which tho chairman and secretary were addod, to revise tho roll book. He said tho roll had not been overhauled In several years aud thore wero now over 350 names upon it which had no business thore.

It had happened more than onco in the past throo or four yoarB that men had beon electod at primaries to tho State Convention and elsewhere who did not represent tho Republicans of tho ward, and It was accomplished through the agency of tho present roll book. Last year a man was sent to tho State Convention wholivod outside of the ward, and a Job was put up to send a man to tno General Committee who did not properly roprosent them, but the Republicans of the ward put their foot down and defoated tho scheme. A loading Republican had refused to attend a primary because, he said, it was no use to put In one honest vote against two dishonest oneB. The motion for a revision commlttoe was adopted, and the Chair appointed Henry Squires, Charles JoncB, Alderman Blrkott, John W. Beattoo, William Wadsworth and Thomas Cloary as Buch committoo.

A spoclal fluanco committoo, composed of Alderman Blrkott, Supervisor Larkln and Michael J. Pody, was appointed and tho meeting adjourned. FIRST WARD REPUBLICANS. IVXoimr and a Permanent Itlectlncr Place to be Sought After. The Republican Association of the First Ward held Its regular meeting for April last evening In tho basement of 179 Montague street, Mr.

MoKeon In the chair. A couple of lamps Illuminated the proceedings in the vicinity of the counter where the president stood, and tho fifteen or twonty gentlemen proBent stood about in the Bhadowa. Tho first Ward Association needs a permanent abiding place, and the necosnity for it formed one of the topics dloousaed at last night's meeting. The treasury Is eomowhat bare, and a motion was adopted that the Finance Committee prepare a circular inviting tho members to contribute. It was urged that a suitable room bs secured where tbo association could moot regularly and not be moving, about In casual baoemont offices thrown open for its accommodation by.

hospitable mom hors. It lenrooosod to seoure a suitable meetlnir room during the patviag rnoaih, Another Mcetias and Further Action by the Dry Goods Salesmen. The Dry Goods Salesmen's Association of the Eastern District met again last evening In Stauf's on Broadway. The president, Mr. D.

Lindner, and Secretary F. Miller were at their official posts. Several delogates from Stover's, Smith Gray's and other establishments down town were present. Tho chair having put the question as to whether they should be admittod, it was decided unanimously that they should. Tho chairman, as a membor of tho commlttoe which visited tho various unclosed stores on Tuesday ovonlng, stated that they had received promises from all but a few that they would close at 7 P.

M. if their neighbors did. He named three Btoro proprietors on Ewen street who had refused to close early, and said that he would like to see the Labor Union attend to thorn. Messrs. Saenger, B.

Benjamin and W. F. Millor wore appointed a committee to walton Mr. Schroed or, on Broadway, aud Induce him to closo early. Mr.

J. H. Bitz, G. F. Schroedor aud O.

E. Kellyer wore appointed a committee to distribute card boards bearing the words: "This store closes at 7 o'clock P. Mr. Lindner directed the committee to report to him every store which refused to accept ono of these cards. Mr.

fi. H. Korn and A. BesthofT wore appointed a committee to coutvr with the merchants. Mr.

Charlos Bies, one of tho committee which visited the down town stores ou Tuosday, said that ail the leading merchants therowero willing to close early If the early closing could bo made a general thing. He, Mr. Biea, went with Bomo of the clothing salesmen. "Wo Baw Mr. JtcKoon, of McKeon Todd," ho said, "'and we find him to be a very nice gentleman.

He gave us tho dovll. Ho said that ho would be willing to close early if every store did so, from Sixtieth street, South Brooklyn, to Newtown Creek. Mr. Llndnor suggested tho expodloncy of a permanent skirmishing committee, to mako reports every week. Mr.

Millor thought It would be well to draw tho attention of the Labor Union to the stores which ro used to closo early. The boycott, he thought, would accomplish much good. Tho auggeston of Mr. Lindner for a skirmishing committee rocurrins, Mr. Miller proposed that every member be a akirmlsher In his own street.

This was accepted and sevoral members volunteered to look aftor Broadway, Graham avonuo, Grand street and Ewon street. Mr Lindner impressed on them the necessity of Bending their reports to him at Wostheim's before Sunday. The commlttoe charged with having 20,000 copies of an appeal to the people printed for distribution reported that they had been unable for several reasons to have tho work done; provision was made to have them roady by Sunday at tho mooting of tho Central Labor Union. Mr. (J.

Liberty, an employe ot Cooper fc Son, presented himself aud statod the general willingness of tho down town merchants to closo if all would do so. Mr. Lindner said that the association had not yet mado up their minds whether they should have unything to do with tho clothing salesmen or not. Tho association had registered themselves dry goods salesmen ouly In tho Central Labor Union, aud could only admit such as mombers. Ho thought that the clothing salesmen, If they started an independent organization of thoir own would Bucceed as well aa tho drygooda salesmen had dono, and would have no occasion to rely on them.

Considerable discussion onsuod, some membors arguing that drygoods and clothing were so nearly thusamo thing that it was frivolous in this relation, to make a discrimination; the chairman on the contrary holding that drygooda and clothing wore distinctly different tilings and would call for separate committees. The chairman further oncouraged tho clothing ealosmeu to orgnnizo independently, by stating that tlio drygoods salesmen started with only fifteen membors. If they could not get fifteen, they might start with five. Bies shoivod that by doing so thoy could gain no immediate benefit front tho Central Labor Union, to entitle them to twodologates in which they should have at least twouty tlvo members, 'iho chairmuu refused to entertain any motion for the clothing salesmen to Join the association till the matter had beon considered by the Central Labor Union, llo probably bo ablo to state their decision on Tuesday evening. If the clothing salesmen wore admitted thoy would bo a separate branch.

Mr. C. Bies aud Goorge II Kern strongly opposed tho amalgamation of tho two species of business. The blatement having been made that an individual named Goldsmith, who, it waj said, had been repudiated, had something to do with the partially urgauized dry goods and clothing salesmen's association down town in tlio Eastern District, Mr. Frederick Clonoghan, its socrolnry, positively denied thai such was the fact, though admitting chat ho had called mooting to ordor becauso he was accustomed to that kind of thing." Mr.

Lindner had previously described what oc currod at the mooting whero Schilling and Van Tassol, delegates of tho Wendell I'hillips Association, took hasty loavo after tlio dry goods salesmen had contemptuously rejected tho offer of enrollmout In that body. Some minor liKUtoishaviog beonamplitudlnously discussed the meeting adjoumod. Meantime the Merchants' Association of tho Eastern had been sealed around a tablo in another room at Stauf a casino, ou Broadway. It was surmised that they were there to discuss tho Bitua tion betwoon themselves and their salesmen, but tlio real aubject of discussion was an elegant supper provided by tho host, after which thoy organized the Fastorn District Merchants' Bowling Club at the instanco of A. Woathelnv.

Mr. L. Lessor was chosen temporary chief. Twenty membors were enrolled. It is supposed they will take advantage of the loisuro afforded them by oarly closing to cultivate their muscle at Reiser's alleys.

TWENTY FIRST WARD REPU11HOANS. One Hundred and Sixty four Names Stropped From the lioll. A regular meeting of the Twenty first Ward Republican Association was hold last evening in tlio wigwam on Throop avenue, near Myrtlo. Josoph H. Bartlott presldod and C.

H. Rollings recorded. At the last meeting of the association a committee was appointed to Investigate cortaln rumors concerning tho niiappropriation of mouoy by tho Cam poign Committee. This committee reported, in writing, last evening ia as follows: Twenty first Ward Jlepublican Asiociation: Gentlbukn Voiir committoo to whom was referred the Investigation of rumors, said to have been atloat, that tho Campaign Committoo hud misappropriated funds that had boon collected for political purposos, respectfully report that they have had two meetings, that they havo carefully investigated such rumora aud find that the so called reports aro baseless and without tho shadow of support. In our opinion tho work of the Campaigu Commltteo was not only well directed but hono3tly performed and with credit to all the gentlemen who had the honor to serve their party in the last campaign as members of tho Campaign Committee of the Twenty Ural Ward Republican Association.

Your committee respectfully ask to be discharged from the further consideration of tho subject. Siguodt Henky A. 1'niLLiFS, GEOHOB J. COLLINS, J. C.

HACKKK. On motion the report was received and the com ni itieo discharged with thanks. At the last meeting of tho association a commit too ou the revision of the roll recommended that a number of uamos, 103 in all, of those who had died or removed from the ward should be dropped from the roll bookB of tho association. Chairman Bartlett asked the pleasure of the meeting on the recommendation of the committee Mr. Kogan wauled to know how tho committee knew that the men named had removed from the ward.

Secretary Kollljgs explained that he had sent a printed circular to each of the 165 gentlemen reported by the Revising Committee informing them to attend a regular meeting of the association tonight. AH of tho'circulars had been returned. Mr. Rogan wanted the names read off for the ben ont of the association. Som i mombers objected as, they said it would take all night.

Mr. Rogan carried the evonlng, however, ond the secretary road tho uames. When he had concluded, Mr. Rogan said that one of the names on tho list should not be thore. Chair Mention iu Mr.

Rogan James Ward. Secretary Rollings 1 mado a mistake in reading off his name. We had him on the list, but his name has been crossed off. Mr. Rogan was bound to havo his say, and remarked that the committee had to take him off, and that tho association couldn't be bulldozed.

On motion the recommendation af the committee was adopted and the names mentioned dropped from the roll. The name of Joseph A. Satto was proposed for membership and referred to the Investigating Commlttoe. Tho Investigating Committee reported favorably on tho names Frederick Reomand and Joseph Sitt mann. Tho names wero addod to the roll.

A communication was received from the Thirteenth Ward Republican Association stating that Alfred C. Harrison and Alfred C. Harrison, had removed to the Twenty flrst Ward and desired to be transferred to the association of that ward. On motion of Secretary Rollings the namos wero added to the rolL SIXTEENTH WARD DEMOCRATS. The Chairman of tho Campaign I' finance Committee Expollcd.

At a recent meeting of the Sixteenth Ward Democratic Association Mr. Rmanuol Soverlno, chairman of the Campaign Finance Commltteo in the late election, having failed to send In a satisfactory report of his atewardshlp, a special committee was appointed to wait on him and obtain from him a correct statement of hia receipts and disbursements. Therefore, whon Mr. Andrew Bock, president of tho association, had called the regular monthly mooting to ordor Inst evoning, in Military Hall, on Leonard treot, Mr. Anton Felten, chairman of the special committoo, reported that they had seen Mr.

Sevorluo, and that he rofuaed to give them any satisfaction. After aome discussion Mr. Bock resigned the chair to Mr. Charlos Dowor, and taking tho floor moved that JSmanuel Severlno be expellod forthwith from the Sixteenth Ward Democratic Association for falthlosanesa to his truat Tho motion was seconded and carried unanimously. It was next carried that the vacancy In the Investigating Committee of the Third District, caused by tho oxpulalou of Severlno, be filled by the appointment of Ackonhausen.

On motion of Mr. Louis C. Ott It was resolved that Herman Toopfer be substituted for Henry Moyors in the Second DiBtrlct Investigating Committee The resignation of Air. Anthony DarmHtadt, assist ant secretary, was received and road. On motion of Mr.

Beck it was laid on the table. Supervisor Theo. Mauror, Andrew Beck, Aiders man Ulrlch Maurer, A. Folton and Franz Book wero appointed a committee to frame resolutions In regard to the death of Jacob Stalgle, an old and faith ful member the association. Tho association then, as a mark of respeot for the deceased, adjourned.

ARION SINGING SOCIETY. Annual Election of the Board ot DI rectors The Wow Music Hall. Sixty mombers of the Arion Singing Society mot last evonlng in Union Hail, corner of Ewen and Meserole streets, and elected thoir Board of Directors for the current year as follows: President H. B. Scharmau re elected; first vioo president, Peter Bertsch; second vice president, OhnrleB Kraueohe; recording secretary, T.

K. Ktngdon; corresponding aecretary, Frederick nyde; financial secretary, Benjamin Schiemann; treasurer, T. Schioffer; librarians, Louis Hutwohl and Louis Mertz; trustees, John Ruegor, John Moaer and August Jahn; executive members, Justice Charles Naehor, I Deutss and Chorles Worn; musical director, Professor Alex. RIehm. Tho election was by ballot and the largest majority was received by Mr.

F. Hyde. The action of President Soharmann In purchasing tho property, 175x100 feet on Wall street, botween Broadway and Bushwiok avenue, as tho site for the proposed club houso was unanimously ratified. Tho modification ot the bylaws prepared by a committee consisting of Messrs. Charles Naoher, A.

Hesse and B. Sohlemann, so na to mako them conform to tho laws of the Stats nnder which the society was recently Incorporated, was adopted iritbout aweoui CITY GROWTH As Shown by the Building Permits Issued in March. She Total Ynlne for the Month $2,287,475, or $320,000 Hore than Last Year 424 Houses for S48 Families, or 5,000 PeopleDetails. Those who anticipated that March would fee a phenomenal month with regard to the Issuing tI building permits will not bo disappointed, for tho result Is a great advance on any previous March in tho history of Brooklyn. Tlio total number of build, lngs for which permits were granted during tho month was of which STS wore brick, and thoir total value $2,287175.

In March, 1HH5, permits woro granted for 814 new build ingB, valued at ao that tho month JUBt ended ia about in advance of March of last year as regards values. Those houses, when completed, will furnish accommodation for 818 families, which will represent an addition of some 5,000 people to tho population Of Brooklyn. Wo continuo our detailed account On tho south side of Seventeenth street, east of Ninth avenue. Mr. F.

Carroll ia about to build a frame privufo residonce 2t)x33 and two stories and basement, at a cost of in the basement is a dining mom 13x17 and kitchen 13x13. Tho front parlor is 13x10, tho back 12x1 1, and there is a hail room O.nxlO. On the second story are four bod rooms, two 1.0x15 and two 7x11 On the soitn side of North Seventh street, west of Bedford avenue, Mr. John Brown is about to build a four story frame house for seven families, to cost On tho ilrst story is a tenement of six rooms, and in each of Hie floors above two four roomed tenements of the ordinary class. Mr.

John Hallen will do the work. At 100 Rutlodgo street Mr. i). M. tjuimby is orect ing a brick stable, 20x10 and two elories, which will cost 11,700.

Messrs. Oaluly Smith will do the work. On the southeast corner of George street and Hamburg avouuo Mr. Joseph Klein Is about to build a frame stable, 10x10 ami two stories, to cost $250. Mr.

John Kaiser will do the work. On tho cast sldo of Broadway, north of Grovo street, Mr. Charlos Brick is about to erect two three story brick buildings, to contain stores and apart monts for four families each. One building is 24x GO and the other 30x00. Tho cost of tho two will by $14,000.

Messrs. Platte fc Acker are tho architects, Sir. George Deoring tho mason and Mr. Goorgo Ross tho carpenter. In the larger building are two stores, each 11 X3S, with a fcitche.i in the rear.

On the othor Moors aro two suits of apartments, parlor 14x10, three bedrooms 8x11, kitchen 10x12 and bathroom. In the smaller building there is a store 17x 38 ou tho first floor aud one suit of apartments on each door above, consisting of parlor 11x10, tiro Jbodroonis H.VJ, dining room 13x10, kitchen llxil, lhall room 7x11 and bathroom. At lSr Pearl street Mr. V. I1.

Dcnslow Is about to build a four story brick touement house, 22x81, for sixteen families. It is to cost Mr. M. Thomas is tho architect, Mr. Owen Nolan tho mason and Mr.

John I.ee the carpenter. Each tenant wf II finro throe rooma, IDxl), 11x9 and 11x7. respectively. In the center of the house is a space, 8x5, to give light to tho rear rooms. There are two water closets on each floor.

On the northwest corner of White and McKlbbon streets Mr. Louis lloidt is erecting a frame building for a glass factory It is and one story of feet, with three extensions. 21x20, aud two stories, 67x32 and both ono story. It will cost 7,500. Messrs.

I'latte Ackor are the architects. Ou tho north side of McKibben streot, west of "White, Mr. l'hilp Stark is building a frame stablo, 30x00 and two stories, to cost f.2.000. Ou the cist side of Bushwick avenue, north of Myrtle, Mr. otto Abendroth is about to erect a threo story frame house, 20x52, for a store and four families to cost JT.0O0.

The store occupies the first tloor and there are four roomed tenements abovo. On tho north side of Lexington avenue, west of Held, Mr. Thomas Ellson Is about to build six brick houses, 90x1 3 and throe stories, for three families each, to cost iS.OOO. Ou the first floor is a parlor 13x14, two bedrooms 13x8 and 11x8, dining room 11x16, kitchen 7x12 and bathroom. Abovo is an additional bedroom, 7x10.

Ou the north side of Luqueor street, west of Smith, Mr. William Taylor is about to orect a threo story brick building for a stable and carriage houso and residence for two families. It will bo 20x50 and will cost $2,300. (iS IN MAItCJI. The new buildings completed in March numborod 171, of which 100 wero brick and thoir estimated 7alue was $1,050,015.

They lmdudod 28 stores and for 388 families or about 2,500 persona. The buildings completed in March were as follows: Od the south side of Myrtle avenue, east of W'arerly, Mr. C. Donellan has completed threo ftrick buildings 18x55 and four stories, each for a jtoro and thruo families, at a cost of $21,000 for the Shree. On tho southwest corner of Franklin and I'nrk avenues Mr.

Meir has completed two frame houses EO.OOxf 0 and four Btories, each tor a store and three Jamiiios. at a coat of $1 1,500. At 110 St. Felix street, Mr. I.

C. Glbb has built a brick wagon shod 17x10 aud ono story at cost of $250. On the west aido of Union avenue, south of Grand street, Mr. W. F.

Wintzen has completed a brick building 2.1x50 and four stories, for a store and six families, at a cost of $10,000. Ou the north side of Socond street, east of Sevouth avenue, Mr. II. F. A.

Smith has completed a threo story aud basoment brown stouo private residence 20x50 at a cool of $16,000. At 312 linton avonue Mr. II. F. Hutchinson has completed two brick and atone private residences, 22x58 und 10x58, threo stories and basoment, at a cost of 22.000.

On Schaffer streot, cast of avenue, Mrs. Maria Hopkins has built three frame houses, 10 Sx 40 and two stories, for ono or two famlllos, at a cost of $6,000. On tho north side of Forty third street, cast of Third avenue, Mr. J. Hart has completed a two story aud basomont frame residence, 13.4x35, at a cost of On tho northwest oornor of Washington and Groono avonues Mr.

Goorgo Harvey has completed throe brick and atone private rosidonceB, two 19.6x 48 and the third 21.6x75, at a cost of $52,500. On tho north sido of Forty third streot, east of Third avenue, Mr. J. Hart has completed four two Btory and basement framo single residences, 16. 8x 88, at a cost of $0,000.

On tho north sido of South Third street, oast of Fourth, a brick building, 25x70, five stories and basement, has been erected for an Industrial School and Homo for Children, at a cost of $30,000. On the north cornor of Seventh avenue and First streot Messrs. Martin Lee have completed three brown stono front private residences, 16x44, three Btorlca and basement, at a cost of $24,000. On tho north oldo of Herman street, wost of Evor greon avonue, Mr. J.

Amiskay has completed four frame single residences, 20x40, two stories and basement, nt a coat of $7,200. On tho north sido of DeKalb avenue, east of Raymond street, the exterior of tho St. Phebe's Mission bouse, 50x41.9, threo stories and attic, has ben completed. It is of brick and stone, and cost $35,000. On the west side of North place, north of Auburn place, Mr.

A. Brown has completed a four story brick, double tenement houso, 30x61, for eight families, at a cost of On the northeast corner of Fourth avenue and Ninth streot the Rev. James Donahue has completed a brick church, 75x1 18, for the congregation of St. Thomas Aquinas, at a cost of $35,000. On the north sido of McKlbbon streot, east of Lorlmer, Mr.

F. Folton has built a three story frame bouse, for a store aud four families, at a cost of $5,000. On tho west side of Fifth avenue, south of President street, Messrs. Assip Buckley have completed two four story brick bulldlngi, 29xG2, for stores and residences for eight families, at a cost of 20,000. At 160 North Third street Mr.

J. Cropsy has built a brick wagon shed, 20x27, aud one story, at a cost rf $000. On tho south side of Prospect avenue, oast of Bsvonth, Mr. H. B.

Lyons has complotod two fromo double tonemont houses, 25x57, and threo Btorios for six famillos, at a cost of $10,000. On tho north sido of Fifty second street oast of Third avenue, Mr. C. Edwards lias completed two Itory and basement frame single roBldenco 20x38, at 1 cost ol $1,500. On the south sido of Lafayette avouuo east ot Drand avenue, Mr.

John Holston haB complotod a orown stone front privato residence 21x40 three Itorles and basement, at a cost of On tho west side of Sixth avenue nortli of Twenty Ihlrd street, Mr. J. Hopkins ho3 completed three frame double tnnomont houses 25x50 and three torles. for six families oaoh, at a cost of $10,500. On tho oastnidoof clormontavenue north of Park, Mr.

J. J. Downey has completed a throe story brick floublo tenomout house 25x55 for six families, at a tost ot $7,300. On tho pouthweftt corner of Fifth avenue and President street Messrs. Assip Buckley have completed a four story brick houso 21.0x62 for a storo ud three families, at a cost ol $10,000.

On tho west side of Fifth avonuo, south of Presl lont street, Assip Buckley have completed a four story brick houso, 21x62, for store anil Jour famlllos, at a cost of $8,000. On the east side of Eighth avonuo, north of Berkeley place, Messrs. J. H. Dohorty Sr.

Bro. havo completed a three story und basoment brown stono front binglo residence, at a ot $13,000. On tho south side of Sixth street, west of Hovonth avenuo, Mr. U. Sheldon has complotod six brown Btono front privato residences, 10.8x42, throe stoay nnd basomont, nt a cost of $30,000.

On tho north side of Fifty fifth stroot, wost of Eocond avonuo, Mr. M. A. Dohorty has completed throe frame olnglo rosldenceB, 10.8x30, at a cost of At 00 North Second streot D. Mclnray has complotod two brick doublo tonemont housos, 25x30, find throo Btories, for six families, at a cost of $8,000.

Messrs. J. II. Dohorty Son have Just complotod Seven brick bulldlngn In the Eighth Ward. Two of Ihom are on tho south aide of Eighteenth stroot, east of 'luth avenue, and Ave on Ninth avenue, extending from the cornor of Eighteenth street.

They are 20x15 aud 05, throo storios in height. Tho corner building will oontaiu a Btoro aud two fami tios, tlio other six throe families oaolt. Tho coat 0 (ho wholo wus $38,000. On th wost side of Crono etroot, west of I'rnnX Considered Fatal to all Rapid Transit Projects. General Benjamin F.

Tracy Thinks its Title Should be An Act to Prevent the Construction of Any Railroad in tho State of New York" The Impracticability of the Measure Considered Siml lar Opinions by Othors. By tho terniB of tho Cantor bill all street railroad franchises in tho cities and villages of the State aro to be sold at public auction to tho bidder, who Bhall give tho largest percentage per annum of the gross receipts derived from tho operation ol the railroad. Such percentage in cities of moro inhabitants shall in no case bo less that 3 per cont. per annum of such gross recoipta "or and during the first flvo years and 5 per cent of such gross reeoipts after tho expiration of five years. A reporter of tho Eahi.b asked General Benjamin F.

Traoy this morning what offect he thought the Cantor bill would have on rapid transit roads in this city and upon tho building of rapid transit ronds in tho Stnto. I have read the Cantor bill," said he, only as it has boon publlshod Iu the newspapors. Prom Its provisions I should suppose the title to bo An Act to prevent the construction of any railroad in the Stato of Now for under tho provisions of sao tion 1 1 am unablo to see how it ia possiblo to construct a rail. oad which passes through any city or incorporated villugo of this State. Section 1 of the act roads as follows: The local authorities of any incorporated city or villugo to whom au application is mado for consont to build, construct, maintain, use.

onerate oroxtond a railroad or railway for the transportation of passengers, mails or freight over, upon, under, through or uci oss any streets, avenues, roads, parka, or public places must provide that the consont shall ba sold at public auction to tho blddor who shall glvo tlio largest percentage per annum of the grosB receipts derived from tho operation of said railroad, with adequate aocurity, as hereinafter provided; itauts tier centage shall in no case bo less than 3 per cent, per annum of such gross receipts for and during the nrst live years of the operation ot any portion of said railroad or railway, and 5 per cent of such gross receipts after the expiration of live years. "Under this law no railroad can pasa through any city or incorporated village without having obtained tlio consent of the local authorities, and thntconsent shall be sold at public miction. Thorofore, if a company should be organized to a road from New York to Buffalo, it could not pass through any city or Incorporated village without Buch consent being put up nt auction and sold in each village and city to the highest bidder. Tho practi cal operation of the law would bo that it would enable any existing roads to defeat any attempt to build any now road. To illustrate, wo will take the case of tho recent extonsion of tho Dolaware and Lackawanna from Binghanuon to Buffalo.

The Kriu fought the building of that road in every way nnd could have afforded to expend $1,000,000 to defeat it. If this act had been in oporatlon whon the new road applied for the consent of the authorities of Binghamton to pass through the town that consent would havo to bo put up at auction. Tho Erio would have boon a biddor, although it did not want to use tho route, nnd no matter what It bid tho new road would have to outbid it or givo up Its outorprlso at onco. Tho provisions aro utterly impracticable. How could you agree to give the largest porcontago of gross rocoipts in towns which it meroly passes through? Of course the bill is intended to bo applicable only to roads beginning aud ending in a city, but by its general languago it is made applica ble to all roads, trunk lines as woll as street rail roads.

Its ollec' on rapid transit In Brooklyn wlU bo disastrous. Applyiug it witli tbo present law for tho organization of rapid transit companies its practical working will be this: A set of men who are willing to put in tho capital to build a particu lar lino of road will obtain the appointmont of a commission, which will lay out tho route, orgauizo a company, und whon thoy put In the money and tho company ia organized the right to build has to be put up at auction, when other parties may come in and bid. That means that the men who have organized the company will bo compelled to compote against a company that has contributed nothing. Tako tiie present Rapid Transit Commiasiou, As sume they go on and lay out their routo. Then they organize a company.

Five per cent of the capital stock must bo paid iu at tho time of organization. Who will take up that capital stock and pay in at the rate of 5 por cent, when tho right to tako up that routo ia to bo put up at auction and sold to the highest bidder 1 Ot course, tho consent of tho City of Brooklyn, when given, must be given to somebody, and, therofore, it must bo givon to tho company that has boon organized. But the moment the corporation applies for tho consent then It ia mot by a rival who ofTors to pay moro. Who is going to the expense of obtaining commissions and of paying 5 por cent of the capital stock, and then to enter into competition for tho right to build Either it must opernto that way, or olso there is no rival to bid but tho corporation organized. Then there will bo no competition, and the city will have to tako whatever it can get But the percentage required by the act in Brooklyn, oven if thore were no competition, is so groat that no elevated railroad in this city can undortake to pay it Thore Is uo route in Brooklyn that cau, flvo years aftor its completion, pny its running oxpousos and 5 per cent on its actual coat.

Therefore, If It could issue Its bonds at 5 per cent it could not earn the interest on them for the first five years. Thoso who invest thoir money lu elevated roads do so relying on tho future. A law which requires them to pay 5 por eout. of their gross receipts would, in my Judgment, bankrupt any corporation within the first five years of Ita existence, that, of course, ou a 5 cent faro." What iB the use, then, of the present Rapid, Transit Commissions Practically none, in my Judgment, until the C'autor bill Is amended or Mr. David Harnett, the counsel to the Sixth or Atlantic avenue Rapid Transit Commission, said: My attention was callol to the Cantor bill ouly withiu a few days and then not In Buch connection as to make mo consider it cnrotully.

It seems to mo from my reading of It, however, that by it tho door Is oponed in Iho dieposition of franchises to scheming and designing personi to prevent any existing corporation which might bo ready nnd able to take tho franchise by bidding up tho percentage Of gross receipts to be paid to such an amount that no raUroad corporation acting in good faith could stand it The bill says tho highest blddor, and as I canuot conceive of an Individual bidding for a franchise, I think that a corporation already in existence Is contemplated. Whether a company could stand three per cent, of its groBS earnings for the first Ave yoarB and flvo per cent after that timo is a question I may not be able to answer, but I do not think it could. Tho bill was good enough to head off any scheme looking toward a seizure of lines in New York by corrupt men, but it Is very bad for Brooklyn." MISSION WORK. What the Ladles or the Fresh tory ot TVausaii Have Done. The annual moeting of tho Woman's Homo aud Foroign Missionary Socioty In the Presbytery of Nassau was held at Jamaica Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. President Carter, of Huntington, presided. Delegates roprosentlng thlrteon churche3 wers prosent Mrs. Greor reportod that the socioty had undertaken tho now work of supporting a loader In the Whitehall Seiuiuary at Concord, N. foi the education of poor whlto children.

The mission fund amounted to $1,034.50 for the current yeor, being doublo as largo aa last year's. Addresses wore delivered by Mrs. Moon and Mrs. Balnbrldge. Mrs.

Hubbard, of the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions, spoke on tho need of moro hi tho schools at Toklo, Japan. was decided to hold tha next moeting In Glen Cove. Oflicers wore elected asfollowR: President, Mrs. Samuel T. Carter, ot Huntington; vlco prosidonts, Mr3.

S. R. slip; Mrs. P. D.

Oakoy, Springfield; Mrs. George. H. Payson, Newtown; Mrs. Lewis Lampman, Jamaica; Mrs.

J. J. Robblus, Babylon; Mrs. A. Russell, Oyster Bay, correspond ing secretary, Mlsa Ella J.

Conklin, Huntington; recording secretary, Miss Florence N. McCormick, Jamaica: treasurer, Mrs, L. L. Fosdick, Jamaica. SECOND DIVISION COMMISSIONS.

Issued by Adjutant gcnoral Porter nt Albany Yesterday. Adjutant General Porter has issuer! the following commissions to members of tho Second Division, N. Y. S. N.

G. Charles L. Flncko, colonol, Twenty third Alexaudor S. Bacon, lieutenant colonel, Tr oiuy thtrd Rogimont; John B. Frothingham, lieutonaut colonel and assistant adjutant general, Third Brigade.

Full discharges woro also granted to day by tho Adjutant General to Charlos Manchester, lieutenant colonol and assistant adjutant gcnoral, Fourth Brig ado, Second Division, and to Harrison B. Mooro, major and orthmnco oftlcor. Fourth Brigade, Second Division. Tlio resignation ot Frederick Vool bol, first liouteuant, Thirty second Regiment, Second Division, has been received at headquarters. THE SWISS LAKE DWELLERS.

Processor IT. W. Hooper' Aildresa at tha Sdclplii Academy livening. Tho Swiss Lako Dwellers was the Bub Ject of a very interesting lecture by Profossor F. W.

Hooper at the Adelphi Academy last evening. Tho lecture was the fourth of a series of Thursday evoning loctures which will continue during tho present month. Tickets are furnished froo upon application and as tho loctures aro not only Interesting but highly Instructive uo hotter placo can bo found to pass nr. oveuing. The lecturer last evenlug fully described In an interesting manuor to a large audience tho peculiarities and iho simplicity ol tho Swiss Lakedwollers.

His description of tliomaguifi cont scenery surrounding the dwellings, and tho picturosquenoss of tho Swiss housci was heartily applauded. Professor W. C. Pockham will elucidate the Wonders of Light on April a TYIIEKU TltBASUItEU CB.B.IGH IS TO BK VOUXD. Secretary Jnmos S.

Cnso of the Young Republican Club, In conversation with an EAutS reporter yestorJay, said: "I wish you would coil attention totho address of our treasure. A low of our members seom to havo forgotteu It Ills name Is A. H. Crengh and lottor addressd to 8,070 Now York, will always Onq mm." Judah B. Voorhies Describes the Waring Mansion.

Ad Interesting: Paper Road Before the Society of Old Broohlyiiites Preparing for the Annual Dinner. The enstomary meeting of the Society of Old Brooklynltos yesterday ovonlng Indicated that the Surrogate's court room may ere long prove Inadequate to accommodate the Increasing membership. Three new members were eloctod yesterday evening. Outside the routine business, Mr. C.

C. formerly appointed a committee of ouo to secure some safe repository for tho archives of tho society, reported that tho Long Island Historical Society offered every convonlouco. The offer waa gratefully accepted. The annual dinner of the society will bo eaten at the Plerropont House on Thuraday next Among others the following toasts will be rosponded to as indicated Opening addross, ex Mayor J. W.

Hunter; "The City of Mayor D. D. Whltnoy; Brooklyn and New York Should They be United 1" Hon. William II. Waring; Ulgh Low Dutch," Hon.

John Oakoy: "Brooklyn and its Press," Mr. Andrew McLoan. Tho historical exercises of the evening consisted of two papers, ono by Mr. Jtidnh B. Voorhies, on tho Waring Mansion," nnd the othor by Mr.

C. C. Leigh, on "An Old Well In Love Lano." Mr. Voorhies' paper waa as follows: Thoro has lately boen removed an old landmark of Brooklyn in tho mansion of the late Henry Waring, which has stood since 1852, on the west aide of Washington streot, a littlo oaat of Johnson stroot. The house originally stood in the middle of the block bounded by Fulton, Washlugtou and Johnson streets and on a line parallel with the last named street and distant about threo hundrod feet therefrom.

After Mr. Warlng death, April 15, 1851, tho proporty waa eold to various owners, tho building was purchased by the Into Rodney S. Church, who waa formerly an alderman, and movod around upon Washington street, aud a brlek basement added to it. The mansion as it originally stood will be readily recogulzod by all old llrooklyuiies. Its imposing colonimdo, the air of comfort and refinement which pervaded it and the grounds surrounding it as a garden spot and tho well known standing and character of its proprietor, Henry Waring, made this houso well known In this young city aud will warrant at this time a passing notice.

Mr. Waring, who had resided since 1813 iu the old Bamper Houso, on Columbia heights, near the prosont Clark streot, being obligod by the romoval of his then residence, by the i opening ol i.otumbia heights and Ulark street, which bisected hia houso, purchased in 1833 of Anna Matilda White (formerly Millor) a piece of ground comprising tho maiu part of the land upon which tho mausion was erected. Theto was au unpreton tiouB houso on the premises In which old Mrs. Millor had formerly resided! and of whom Mr. Gabriel Furman says that when ho was a small boy Brooklyn was tho residence of ono of the most extraordinary females ho over knew: "ft was Airs.

Miller, a highly respoctablo, well educated lady who had an energy of mind and force of will possossed by few men. In hor active days, when anything of importance was to bo done, ami lagged In Its performance, it was ouly necessary to enlist ttie sympathies and aid of Mrs. Miller and it was almost certain to bo accomplished. Her public spirit and her desire to servo aud assist her follow creatures were unbounded. I have known her, in those dreadful fires, which so ofleu devastated Brooklyn, when I was a boy, to go down upon the terry stairs aud form a lino and then Btand in the salt water, up to her knees, iu the night passing along buckets of water to supply tho engines employed in extinguishing the fiames." This lady will be "rocognizod as one of the founders, with Mrs.

Sands, Ireland and i other well known ladios at that time, of tbo l.ouis'in Seminary, ultimately resulting ill the establishment of tho first public school iu Brooklyn. C'pou this land Mr. Waring erected liis future home. It waa I about fifty foot square, two stories and an attic with i a broad piazza of Corinthian colonnades extonding ncross tho entiro front and supporting the roof. The grounds, which stood about four feet above Fulton Btreet, worn handsomely laid out with box walks 1 (ut Lhat time so fashionable) and ueautiful par terms, supplied with tho handsomest of tlowors, whilo tho side and rear of the houso woro tho envv of us buy3 because of the abundance of tho fruit and i delicious grapes.

Tho stable stood on Washington i streot, where Black Bill, an old aud fail 111 ill ser vant, presided ana whoso funeral, which occurred soiiio yeais altorward, was attended by almost every private carnage in Brooklyn. 1 lore Mr. Waring dispensed a generous and welcome hospitality. The Navy Yard was then the principal object of in toresl to Brooklyn, and Waring early connec tion with the origin of that branch of the servici I hail made him known to tho oflicers, who always found a ready welcome to his home. I am not prepared to say that several sprightly aud outertaining young daughters had not contributed to the attrac tions ol the young oiuceis.

Among those who woro frequont visitors wits Mr. U'aring's old friend and contemporary Commodore Chauncey, known as Pomp Chauncey from his pomp ous aud unboudmg manner. Chauncey was a great churchman. The Episcopal services woro read ovory Miuaay at tlio isavy lard aud thither frequently wont tho young Indies and other rosidonts of Brooklyn. The services wero not al lowod .10 begin until Chauncey put in an appi'nr anco, and being often lato tho wholo congregation awaited his coming, until at loucth, when ho appeared, the chaplain immediately commenced the service with "Tho Lord la in His holy temple, let nil the earth keep silence boforo Him." Gabriel Fur man and James B.

Clark, two woll known aud talented lawyers of Brooklyn, wore ruouonl visitors the former tho well known historian of old Brook lyn, the latter tho luduatrloua and plodding lawyer, for many years District Attorney of tho County of Kings. The Thorns, the Sullivans. tho Baches, tho Sands, tho families of Drs. llydo and Wondall and others, iu those days woll known Brooklyuitos, al ways tound a ready welcome ana a generous hos pitulity iu this well known mansion. Mr.

Waring as au old lino Democrat had taken an activo interest ill politics. In 1820 he bocamo ono of the village trustees, Holding mat position lu insi, '8, and '30. In 1832 ho was chosen a presidential elector and cast his vote in tho Electoral collego for Andrew Jackson. He was a membor of the first regularly organized Democratic society, out of which the present Tammany Hall sprang, lie became tho early aud steadfast friend and supporter of Governor Do Witt Clinton, and was iu 1824 ono of the prime movers lu tho organization of a part of tho Democratic party for General Jackson, with a view to promote Mr. Clinton's preferment.

Jackson and Clinton being linn friends, the latter would probably, had ho lived, have boeomo Secretary of State undor Jackson's administration. Mr. Waring's connection with the provaleut politics of thoae days brought him largoly iu contact with Bomo of the principal men of the timos. Van Huron, Marcy, Dix, Dickousou and othor well fcuowu public men of tbo limes enjoyed tho hospitality of his homo and wero ever wolcome visitorB at hia house. Here on thu 29th of July, 1S38, Susan, tho wile of Henry Waring, diod.

regretted by largo circle of friends. Many within the hearing of my voice can bear wituoas to hor noble charoctor, to her amiable disposition aud to hor over read' holpftiluoss ill cases of diBtress aud penury. Her taste for gardening, as Bhown about the present residence and that which sho loft on Brooklyn Heights, will bo woll remembered. Slio was, indeed, a lady of the old school. During tho late Civil War the house was used as the headquarters of the provost marshal, and while tho presont Packer Collegiate Institute was in course of rebuilding aftor tho fire it was by them used as a temporary school.

Tho old landmarks ot Brooklyn are gradually disappearing from our midat. The march of Improvement is not to be deterred by old homos aud antiquated structures, but lot us hope, at least, that their recollection and happy associations may be treasured up and preserved by the Socioty of Old Brooklyuitos. In conclusion a few words hore would not bo out of place to refer to the descendants of the late Henry Waring In connection with our socioty. AU of us who participated In the opening celebration of the bridge in May, 1883, remember Honry P. Waring, who was with us on that occasion, and with what pride ho paraded on that day and the interest ho took in the Society of Old Brooklyn itoB.

Ho passed away ou the 10th day of March, 2884, aud hia funeral services were largoly attended ot St Ann's Church, whore Dr. Noah H. Schonok, tho rector, couducted tho funeral servioea. Another descendant is Hon, William N. Waring, a graudsou of deceasod, to whom I ain Indebted for tho facts proBonted to you this evening, and whose voice and counsel Is repeatedly hoard in our midst, and who haa boen honored by his follow citiiens.

May he long be spared and entortalu us by his efforts to promote tho welfare aud prosperity of tho Socioty of Old Brooklynltos. Mr. Leigh followed with those particulars about well, built by tho British forces, showing thoy thought they had come to stay: Thore Is an old well In Love lano, at tbo oorner of Henry street, which must have boeu built during the Revolutionary War. It Is three and a half feet In diameter, built up from tho bottom one hundred feet with out stone, which, at tho time it was built, must have beon on a level with the street, but now, owiug to the filling up of Love laue, tho top atones are some live or six feet below tho level. But It Is safely secured, and over tho hole la now laid a large flat stone.

Neither nt the timo this well was built, nor at any subsequent porlod, wore, any other wells constructed lu this village of suoh' costly mo terlula. There does not appear any written account of the building of the well, but thoro is a troditlon which our school teachers rotated to their scholars concerning It, to tho ottect that after Washington's masterly retreat over the East River tho BrltiBh force took possession of Brooklyn and erected a fort on tho most proraiuout point ou the Heights, overlooking the shores of Statou Island and New Jersey, and commanding tho entrance to the harbor of New York. In thla fort waa built, at the expense of the British government, this well, of such solid structure that it is evident thoy intended to remain. A gontlomau, now 1)5 years old, Lawrmieo McCnrty, known to many now presont, Informed mo that over sixty years ago ho waa employod as a laborer on tho Jacksons' was. bounded on the south by Love lane, east and north by Monroe placo and Clark stroot aud went by the East river.

That during the timo so omployod ho cleansed tho woll, went to the bottom and found throe buttons from a British BOldior's uniform marked Sixty ninth rogl inont. During the recollootions of some present thore wore rows of treoa around this historical spot; indeed the entire laue abounded with Bhado trees and was much frequented by the youths of both Boxes hence tho name of Lover or Lovo laue. Ab attention Is called to this spot It is to bo hoped that If there aro any othor facts known to any membor of this society they will be communlontod. In order that they may be placed In our archives. It Ib woll kuowu to tlio Btudout of American history that Lord Howo, who waa In command of the British forces, movod hie army from Staton Island across to Grnvesond bay on the 22d of August, 1776.

As soon as thoy effected a landing, Cornwallia was dotachod with reservos, Donop's corps of chasseurs and grenadiers aud alx field pieces, to occupy the village of Flatbush. Sovou yoars and a few months after this day the Independence of tho United Statoa waa proclaimed and the war was endotl. On Deoembor 3, 17S3 tho inhabitants on this ond of tho island celobratod the ovont lu Bushwlck by hoisting the Amorlcan Hag and firing salutes. An dx waB roasted and an entertainment provided to wolcoine their brolhren who had suffored sevon years exile aud who had sacrlllcod thoir all to the shrine of Amorlcan liberty. Tho following toasts woro drank attended by a salute, hurrahing and music: "The Unltod Statos of Amorica." "His Most Christian Majesty." "Tho State of Holland." "May the Stato of New York bo entirely A ban doned by hor Enomlos." "Ills Kxcelleney, Governor Clinton." "Hla Excellency, Goorgo Washlugtou." "The Honorable, tho Counsel." "Tho Honorable, the House of Assembly." "Prosperity and Honor to tho Soiib ot Liberty." "May the Memory of Those who have Fallen in the Cause of America bo Kvor Prouious to their Sons." "A Free aud lixte.ided Trade." "Success to Agriculture." "As tho Roaring of tho Ltou is to Animals so May tho Frown of America be to Princes." Tho day was spout in the greatest good humor and deconoy.

MFB IK LIBIII rmsox. Last evening in the Janes Methodist Episcopal Church In Raid avonue, Chaplain McCabe lectured on bis favorito thomo, "The Bright Side of Life In Llbby PrUon," which haa been roported aoveral times in tlio Kaolh. As a proludo to thn entertain moot Brown garo roca.1 eolo. The Year's Work of the St. Vin eent de Paul Society.

What the Annual Report Shows The Con stitution of tho Organization 8L Tin cent's Home and its Operations for tho Past Twelve Months Facts and from the Document of the Organization. The gentlemen constituting the council of tho St Vincent de Paul Society of this city met laBt evoning in St Vincent's Home, Poplar street Tho council is made up of the presidents of tho conferences attached to the greater number of the Catholic churches of this city. Charities Commissioner Thomas W. Hynes Is president of the council, and Mr. Thomas P.

Mulligan Is the secretary. Both of these gontlomon were in thoir placos last evening. A number of reports showing the progress of charitable work mon? the various conferences were read. From the annual roport which Ib being prepared for the printer it was aeon that about 3,000 families had been i elleved within the past year, and that tho charity bestowed in this way involved an expenditure of about $24,000. The remarkable portion of the report to those who are unacquainted with tho workings of the society was the limited amount disbursed in other than aotual charity, hut a little closer Inspection would have anown that not one of those engaged in tho work of the society rocolvos a penny for hla sorvlcoa.

In point of fact, if the small amount paid out for printing arid stationary De deducted from the expenditures the only item remaining on the debit aido is that for benevolent work. An Important feature of the society's operations la tho maintenance of a system of relief for prisoners In tho Jail. Sfr. James A. Noary is in charge of this por tisn of the work, and has about all he can do to attend to it.

Not alone does the society minister to tho mere material wants of poor prisoners, but the spiritual condition of these unfortunates Is also looked Into, aud attompc is made to set them on the right road. In conuoctlon with this portion Of the society's work tho sum of $431.70 was spent last year. The constitution of the organization is somewhat different from that of the majority of societies organized for a like purpose. The society in its largor aspect is governed by the Council General in Paris, of which Monsieur A. Baudou Is president.

Monsieur A. Baudou Is a French gentleman of anolont family, undoubtod sincerity and great singleness of purpose, who has glvon hia time and attention to this work for a number of years. In the United States the functions of the Council Gcnoral are Intrusted to tho body which has jurisdiction primarily in the diocese of New York, but the cities of Brooklyn, Now Orleans and St. Louis are exempt from the operation of Clio rule. Tho councils in thoso dioceses report to Paris dlroctly.

In Brooklyn thore are conferences attached to tho following churches: St James', Immaculate Conception, St Patrick's, St. Michael's, St Vincent do Paul, Our Lady of Mercy, Sacred Hoart, Transfiguration, Nativity, Visitation, Assumption, St Auue's, St. Charles Bor romeo, St Anthony's. St Agues', St. Mary's, L.

I. City; St Mary's Star of the Sea, St John's, South Brooklyn; St. Stephens, St John tho Baptist's, St Peter's, St Augustine's. St Paul's and St Joseph's. The society was first instituted In this olty lu 1858, whon Mr.

Smith, who was a loading member of St. James' parish, was selected as its first president. Its objects aud manner of working had been variously commended in a letter from Bishop Lough lin, of which tha following is a copy: Tho Society of St. Vtucent do Paul has been solemnly approved by the Holy See. The object of the society and the order observed in tho attainment of that obloct.

claim our sympathy, and most cordial ly do we approve of its establishment in this dio cesft. Much good has boon accomplished by the socioty in tho various parts of the world in which It bos boon established, and we hope that hero too, under tho divine benodiction, it may secure multiplied blesaings, not only to those who may bo the objects of its solicitude, out also to those who may be engaged in tho active discharge of its duties, or who may contribute to the advancement of its interests which are also those of religion and of God. Given at Brooklyn, this 1st day of January, A. 1855. John, Bishop of Brooklyn mere are now auuui uuu niumuurs uuucuuu lu tno various conferences in this city, and tho good work accomplished by them in reclaiming tho unfortunate aud satisfying tho wants of tho needy is known among all who have boon ougagod In chaijitable work in this city.

When the Bureau of Charities was organized, the Hon. Soth Low, at that timen controlling force in to the St Vlucent do Paul Society for liolp itl dottcting posaiblo attempts at imposture und general assistance in charitable work. The Bocloiy was originally intended to be au organized baud of Christian workers who ahould devoto themsolvos to the reclamation of those who had strayed from the paths of vlrtuo through iutomperance or othor causes. But it was diseovsrod that tho material ills of life wero ofton the basis on which tho superstructure of indifforentism and crime had boon rearod, and as a coiiBequenco and to roach tho root of the difficulty, the bonevolent idea of relieving distress was incorporated with the original scheme. In the Ixrgor cities the youth whose training and the formation of whoso characters had boon Intrusted to the vicious and the depraved were tho special object of tho socioty's caro.

Brooklyn haB not lagged behind In this rospeuL Tho St. Vincent's Home for BoyB was established in 1809, and located lu Poplar street. From its annual roport, which "has just boen mado public, the following extract is takon The Institution, as Its iiaino Implies, Ib intonjlod for tho caro arid instruction of poor and friendless boys. YVhUcrmoral and religious instruction Is oiio of tho essontlal characteristics of tho institution, and whitotho homo Ib Intended primarily for Catholic youtliB, no boy ia' over rolused admittance ou account "of his religion. During the past year tho directors have endeavored, with the limited means at their command, to do everything possible to insure tho happiuoss and comfort of the inmatos of the homo.

No efforts havo beon spared to make tho home attractive, and, as far as possible, a substitute for tlio parental roof. And, while it ia impossible to supply the care and affection of fond parents, it is not too much to aay that in aome Instances, at least, it is unfortunately truo that the boys are better, physically and morally, than thoy would be living with those whom God and nature designed to be their protectors and teachers. During tho year the directors havo received 91 2. 57. As in past years tho largest portion of tho sum was contributed by tho conferences of tho St Vincent de Paul Socioty: $83 1.115) was received from boys in tile home; JI07.45 was received from tho City of Brooklyn aa tho portion allotted to tho homo for excise niouoys, which, together with the balance on hand, $1,447.63, makes a total of $4,360.60.

As a proof of the economical management of the Home it is only necessary to say that, while 275 boys were received during the year, aud while many of these Vere too poor to pay the nominal charge of ten centB a day. yet the total expense incurred was only $3,807.81. Tho expenditures were as follows during tho paBt yoar: Provisions and suppliea, fuel and lights, furniture, beda and bedding, salaries and labor, repairs, $403.3 lutorest, hardware, printing aud stationery. medicine, all other expenses, $133.24: total, $3,867.81. Tho roport closes with the following work of tho homo during (ho year: Inmates in the institution October 1, 1884, 20; received during tho year, 275: returned to parents or guardians, 7 iransterrod to othor institutions, left or discharged, 261.

Liabilities Mortgage, Interest to October 1, 1885, $75. AID FOR PARNKLL. Enthusiastic Meeting in St. Charles Bor romeo's Hall. An enthnsiastic meeting in nid of the Par nell Fund was held last evening In St Charles Bor romeo's Hall, on Sydney place.

Rev. Thomas F. Ward, pastor of St Charlos Church, acted as chairman. In opening the meeting Father Ward said that they were assembled for a twofold object, first to enter their protest against the manner in which England has governed Ireland, and, secondly, to give substantial aid to and hold up the hands of tbo ablest of Ireland's defenders, Charles Stewart Parnell. If thore ever was a cause that was Just and holy, surely it was this ono.

He never had the prlvilogo of treading tho green soil of Ireland, but he hoped soon to be able to visit the land of his parents, and when ho did visit it he hoped to see It enjoying home rule. A new era was dawning on Ireland. Her chlldron, at home and abroad, demanded that Bhe should be ruled by Irishmen, who may formulate her laws and exoouto them, too. Unltod States District Attorney Mark D. Wllbor was introduced as the speaker of the evening.

He said in part: I believe that every man and every woman loves their home and their country. The man who does not love his homo and his country la not a manly man. He is not a good citizen of his country and will not be a good citizen of any other country to which ho may come. I was more fortunate tban Father Ward. I had tho pleasure of visiting tho Green Islo.

Take tho history of England; take herarmios, her navios, her Parliament, aud take out the men of Irish blood and what a gap you would leave. Ireland onca had her kings, and their descendants are living In America to day. It was an Irishman who first shod his blood for tho cause of independence in this country Major General Montgomery. Wo had several other commanders in the war of thd Revolution Clinton, the Sullivans, Knox, Thompson and many more whom I could mention. Theflratcommodore of tho American Navy was an Irishman, Commodore Barry.

Tho firat regiment of cavalry in Washington's army was composed of members of tho Gloucester Fox Hunting Club, organized by the IrUh settlors In Pennsylvania. Nine of the signers of tho Declaration of Independence wore members of tho Friendly Sons of St Patrick of Philadelphia. Tho horo of tho Mexican War, Major General Shiolda, afterward Judge, Govornor aud United States Senator was an Irishman. I neod not mention Jackson, becauBe you aro all familiar with his history. So you see that Americans havo a right to sympathize with the Irish people in their struggle for the freedom which they themselves now eujoy, aud for which Irishmen fought.

Ireland has the right to have the making of her own lawa, to develop hor own industries and to work her own rallies. Sho has tho right to have tho same prlvllogos that Canada or Australia havo, and she will have it. The natione of the world are turning their eyrs toward England's niiBrule of Ireland. Paruoll, God bless tho name of Parnell, now stands on tho floor of tho House of Commons aud demands Homo Rulo and with your assistance ho will force England to grant it. Applause.

The chairman then etated that as the meeting was called for the purpose of raising funds It would bo well t3 proceod with that order of business. Fnthor Ward wat then elected treasurer and Will lam H. Downs aecretary. There was a perfect rush to the secretary's desk and greenbacks woro thrown in bo faat that the secretary could not record them. The womon In the hail, moat of whom were servant girls, subscribed liberally.

Among tho subscriptions woro: John Mullins, $200; Josoph O'Brien, $50; Charles A. Hoyt, $25; Rev. Thomas F. Ward, $25: Hon. William H.

Murtba (sixth subscription), $25; John J. White, $50; Jamos Cassldy, $25; Dr. George W. Freau, $50: Jamos Mallow, $15; John A. Coaly, $25; Michael Butler, $15; Mr.

Donnelly, $25; Joseph Slovlu, $10; Mr. Reed, $10; Mlchaol Donohue, An Irish Girl, Julia Dillon, Three Little Girls from School, $1. Tho total subscriptions amounted to $750. Father Ward Btated that after the meeting to be hold next week bo hoped to be able to send $1,000 or $1,200 to the treasurer of tho Parnell fund. HAVY YARD NOTES.

Tlio Steel Cruiier A'lanta to bo Fitted tip at This Station. In a few days the steel cruiser Atlanta will arrive at the Navy Yard and will bo rigged and fitted out for a trial trip on tho sound. Commissioner Chandler says that the Swedish corvette Balder will soon sail for Plymouth, England. Captain Ulff gave tho commandant a very pressing Invitation to visit him in his native land. Constructor Pook has Just plaood on exhibition in his office his new model Of tho Bteol armored cruiser.

The plans for the construction ot auoh a vessel have beon sent on to Washington. Thor havo boon appraised by Chiei Constructor Smith, ot the Bngliah Navy, whom Mr, Poole tttinkfl th forcmoRt naval architect ot bis ge. Hies, at a cost of $3,850. On the east sido of Broadway, north of Lafayotte avonue, Mr. M.

Fardon has completed a threo story brlek building, 25x60, for a ore and four families, at a cost of S8.00;). I On tbo north sido of Mefikor avenue, west of Ilum i boldt, Mr. J. 1). Botgcn has completed a throe story framo doublo tenement houso, 27.6x50, for Bix families, at a cost of $4,200.

On the south side of Clay street, oast of Franklin, Messrs. Nason Company have built a frame stablo, 10x25, at a cost of $50. Ou the wost, side of Newell streot, north of Van Cott avenue, Mr. John Wilkholm has completed a frame double tonemont uousb, 25x50, and throe Btories, for six families, at a cost of $4,300. On the south sido of Calyor streot, west of Franklin avor.uo, Mr.

(Jeorgoll. Christoffor has completed a framo stablo, 15x21, at a cost of 5200. On the south aido of Calyor street, west of Franklin avonue, a threo story framo building for live families, has been completed; 27x51, at a cost of $4,200. On the north side of Freoman street, oast of Manhattan avonuo, Mr. M.

II Kavanagh has completed a frame stable 25x20 and two stories, at a cost of $220. Ou tho southwest corner of Provost and F.aglo streets Mr. J. C. Provost has completed a frame building for a carpet cleaning 50x 50, and three stories, at a cost of $1,500.

Ou tho northwest corner of uioii avonuo and South First a i root Mr. C.Meyer has eomploted a three story brick houso, 2 Sx25, for throe families, at a cost of 1,000. On the west Bldo of Fort Greene place, No. 174, Mr. E.

II. Hammond has completed a four story brick building 41x85 tor store, ico houso and residence for flvo families, at a cost of $20,000. On the north sido of President street, east of Eighth, avenue, Mr. William Flanagan has completed four brown stono front privato residences, 21x48, throe storios and basement, at a cost of for all. On the north sido of Fourteenth streot, east of Seventh avonuo, Mr, li.

F. Clayton lias completed three brick threo story buildings, 20x45, for throo families each, cost of $12,000. On tho norili side of St. Johns place, oast of Sixth avonuo, Mr. Ucorgo II.

Eugomau has completed four brown stono front privato residencies, 17.0x48, throe stories and basomont at a cost of 30,000. At 208 Schonok streot, Mr. C. C. M.irsh has completed a threo story brick houso, 25x50, for threo families at a cost of Ou tho north side of Forty ninth street, west of Fourth avonue, Mr.

J. Kelly lias completed a two story framo singlo rosidouce, 18x30, at a cost of On the northeast corner of Myrtle and Franklin avenues, Mr. Joseph Ward has completed a four aiory brick building, 20x59, with a one Btory extension, 20x20, for a store and three families, at a oost of On tho south 6ido of Fifteenth street, wost of Fifth avenue, Messrs. II. J.

Barkolew iiavo complotod two three story brick buildings, 20x15, for threo families, at a cost of $10,000. On the wost sido of Seventh avonuo, south of Tenth street, Mr. (i. E. Peterson has completed throe brown stono front housos, 20x52 and threo stories, for a store and 'wo families, at a cost of $12,000.

On the east Bide of Fifth avenue, north of Sterling place, Mcssre. McLaughlin McCounoll have complotod two brick buildings, 20x55 and four stories, each for a store and six families, at a cost of $24,000, On tho north side of Twelfth street, west of Seventh avenue, Mr. S. I). Fulton hafl completed six briok housos, 16.8x45 nnd llneo stories, for three families each, at a cost of $30,000.

On tho south Bide of Eighth street, oast of Sixth avonue, Mr. J. Brown has completed throo brown stouo front single osidoncos, 20x42, two BtorloB nnd basemeut, at a cost of $13,500 oach. On the northeast cornor of Fifth avonue and Twenty fourth street Mr. H.

Wober haa completed two framo buildings for greenhouses, office and stable, 9x30 and 77x27, at a cost of $1,145. On Clinton avenue, south of Lafayette, Mr. Robert Graves has completed his brick and stono privato rosidouce, 82x80, throo stories and mansard, at a cost of $100,000. At 160 Twenty third street Mr. John Stubler has completed a frame stablo, 25x16, at a cost of $150.

At 100 Twontleth streot Mr. H. Alger, has complotod a framo building, 20x40, for a hat factory, at a cost of 100. At the foot of Thirty ninth streot tho Phenlx Mills havo completed a frame building, 50x50, two and four atorios in height, at a cost of $2,500. At tho uorthoast corner of Ninth street and Gow amiB Canal the New York Tartar Company havo ereoted a trame storage shod, 00x135, at a cOBt of $6,500.

At 250 Fifty evonth streot east' of Fifth avenue Mr. Otto Relnard has completed two trame singlo residences 18.6x30 and two stories, at a cost of $1,600. On tho south side of Fifty seventh street east of Fifth avenue Mr. Frank Scuomborg lias completed a frame dwelling 18x30 ut a cost of $300. On Twenty fourth street botween Sixth and Seventh aveuuos tho Atlantic Railroad Company have erected a brick building 23.0x33 for an engine and boiler house at a cost of $2,000.

On the south side of FIfty lhird Btreet east of Third avenue Mr. T. H. Laivrouco has built a frame dwelling 20x14 aud two storea, costing $500. On the southeast cornor of Sixtoeuth street and Seventh avenue Mr.

R. Klrkman has completed Blx brick buildings, oaoh for a storo and two families. One Is 20x50, tho others are 36x50 and the cost of the wholo was $31,000. At 186 Conselyoa street Mr. Meyer De Estove has completed a trame stable 15x25 and two stores at a cost of $300.

On the south side of Lynch street, west of Marcy avonue, Mr. M. Mulvehill ha complotod four frame doublo tenement houo, 25x58 aud three stories, for six famillos, each at a cost of $18,000, On the south sido of Hayward street, woat of Lee avenue, Mr. P. Healey has eomploted six brick three story houses, 20x50, for three families each, at a cost of $30,000.

On the north side of Middleton street, west of Broadway, Mr. George W. Wells haa completed a framo shop, 25z30 and two storios, at a cost of $1,250. On the northwest oorner ot Marcy avenue and Mlddloton street Mr. Jacob Bossort has completed four framo houBOS, two with stores and five and six families, and two double tenements for six families each.

They are 25x58, three stories and cost $18,000. On the northwest corner of Hayward streot and Harrison avenue Mr, Louis Bossort haa built a frame storage house, 25x75 and two Btories, at a cost of t'lOO. On tho south Bide of Eagle streot, woat of Provost, Mr. John C. Provost has completod a frame storage sued, 20x30 and one Btory, at a cost of $500.

On the wost Bide of Leonard street, north of Cal yer, tho frame building, 80x90, for the lecturo room of St Anthony's Church, ha been completed at a cost of $3,500. At 66 and 68 Huron street Mr. William Smith has complotod a brick stable, 50x100 aud ono story of 20 feet, at a cost of $2,500. On the north side of Clay stroot, oast of Commercial, Mossrs. Farreli, Logan Bon have oompleted a framo shed, 40x86, at a cost of $400.

At 135 Meeker avonuo Mr. Henry Bludrlm has completed a three story framo doublo tenemorjt houBB, 25x55, Tor six families, at a cost of $1,500. At No. 100 North Eighth street Mr. W.

Schmltz has completod a four Btory brick doublo tenomont hoiiBO, 30x50, for eight famlllos, costing $8,000. On tho south sido of Forty fifth stroel, cast of Fourth avonue, Mr. M. Bowora has complotod a frame single residence 17.6x28, at a cOBt of $1,100. On tho south side of Fllty econd stroet, oast of Fourth avenue, Mr.

George Palmor has completed a framo house for two families, 20x45, and two stories at a cost of $1,500. On tho south sido of Fifty second street, oast of Fourth avonuo, Mr. M. Houthwick has completed a frame single residence, 17x30, and two stories which cost (1,400. On Die northwest corner of Fourth avonuo and Fifty third jtreet Mr.

Jamos Weir, has complotod eight frame singlo residences, ono 21x36, tho othei'B 17x30, two stories aud basement, at a cost of On the south sido of Tenth street, west of Sevouth avenue, Mr. John Rolls has completed four brown stone front private roildouces, 18.0x45, two stories and basoment, at a cost of $17,000. On tho east side of Seventh avonue, north of Kleventh streot, Mr. Charles NIckening has completed two brick brown stone front housoB, 20x52, three storios, for a storo and two families oach, at a com ot $13,000. On the south aide of SIxtoonlh stroet, oast of Fifth avenue, Mr.

James Doyle hflB completed a three story framo house, 21x50, for three families, at a cost of $1,000. On the wost Bide of Sixth street, west of Division avonuo, Mr. E. F. Gaylor has completed two brick housos, 25x60, and four storios, for four families each, at a oost of $24,000.

THE ARTERIES AND VEINS. Subject of a Lecture Ielivernd by Eliza Itl. Moslier at the Polytechnic Institute. Eliza M. Mother, a talented lady lecturor, delivered an addross last evonlng to a fair sized audience in the Polytechnic Institute, her subject being tho artorlos and veins.

The audience was largely composed of medical students and young doctors. Mauy young ladles were also noticed In tho audlduco taking notes from the leoturo, which was decidedly fntorestlngal though being of neaoHBlty tochnlcaL Miss Mosher illustrated ho lecture with storooptlcoit views, which assisted the audlonco to a thorough knowledge of the subject. Site was geuar ously i)ilaudo(I at the concltwiou othor address..