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DAILY THE BROOKLYN, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1891. SIX PAGES. THREE CENTS. VOL. 51.

NO. 78. BROOKLYN LITERARY 0SION. THE HANOVER CLUB DINES. Cclebratlnz tin: Anniversary of IU Or A ROYAL VISIT.

NEW MUSEUMS. VASSAR'S START TALK OF TREES. pO NOT LIKE IT. a Democratic leBislature pasainc a bill takinK away the rights and privileges of the peoplo who rolled up the majorities which elected it. I cannot help thinking that man now in office or power, from the lowest to the highest, consider themselves the masters, nov the servants, or tho peoplo.

We know our rights and dare maintain them." Applause. Albert Altenbrand said that they oould get nothing more at the docks of the eastern district over the water ways, bo they would have to n.i,si. milrnad. The Fourteenth, he THE GREEK PARTHENON. Tnsraan Mavidnau, 31.

describes the Sculptarca lo Bis Audience. Professor Thomas Davidson, M. gave the third in hit course of lectures on "Masterpieces of Greek Sculpture," under the auspices of the department of fine arts of the Brooklyn institute, before an audience of over ono thousand people, in Association hall, Fulton aud Bond streets, yesterday afternoon. Tho topic of tho lecture was "Tho Sculptures of the Parthenon." Professor Davidson spoke in part as follows The Parthenon was intended to be the ideal home of the Athenian people, personified in its A i.i... ii.a nrU of war and Rev.

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V. Tunnell of St. Augustine's P. E. church read a paper on "Agnosticism and Christianity," boforo the Brooklyn literary union on Tuesday night.

Ho said in part: Before the coming of Christ and for 1.000 years since, man has been striving by his own unaided faculties to discover the secret or the origin and source of the nuiverse and to unravel tho mystery which shrouds his own being and nature and destiny. Tho groatest modern phit ospber has frahkly admittod that it is not iu the province of the unaided reason to give any certain and absolute knowledge of supernatural tilings, but many of his disciples differ from the great master and assert that the human reason abioluto authority oven in the spiritual sphere. But after conjecturing and philosophizing they stand bafiled and perplexed and bring the verdict. vie don 1 liuow: anu nenco we have the modern agnostic, the man who straddles tho religious fence which divides the atheist from the theist, who refuses to Bay with the atho ist, "There is no God," and yet who declines to repeat from the Apostles' Creed, "I believe in God." It iBaii attitude or pathetic neutrality. It a step in advance of bold and dofiant denial tho exiBtenco of God.

It is not the province and function of reason to make a revelation of God, it cannot of itself unravel the mysteries of the universe. It possesses no innate knowledge, but is a faculty of perception ami dependent upon experience for its concepts, it is not a Borneo of kuowiedge, but an organ or faculty of knowledge. If, according to tho idealistic phil osophy, Reason can penetrate into tho very es sence or things and discover tno ultimate gronuu and being of things, why lias she not been able answer those ever recurring questions winch aro still tho staples of philosophy, What am Whence? The great Gorman philosopher, Fichte, who for many yoai'B persistently denied revolution, came at last the conclusion that a "higher being undertook the charge of the first members of the race, just as 1111 old and venerable document contain ing tho deouest and siiblimcst truths represents him to have done, and to this testimony all philosophy must revert iu the end." Science has not been more successful in rinding God Ihan philosophy. Tho realms of science and religion are distinct out not contradictory, lor matter, wuu which science deals, and spirit, with whioh religion deals, are both from God and He cannot contradict Himself. Nor does even the natural conscience itself, the moral hwart throb of man, the voice ot God in the soul, give a c.oar and un equivocal answer to this question ot questions.

liiko philosophy and science it bears Us testimony, but it does not reveal God in His essential attributes. Christianity asserts the need of a revelation to supplement the natural faculties of reason and conscience, to assure man not only that there is a God but to declare His attributes, and it declares itself to bo that revelation. It avers tbe impossibility or the Units comprehend the Infinite and that even with the aid ol revelation wo see through a glass darkly, inasmuch as God dwelioth ia light that no man can approach unto. We declare the human reason not ouly naturally incapabieof discovering supernat ural mini, but that it has been darkened aim perverted by sin which iB a maldeveloument or misdirection of the intellect, affections aud will, which has enfeebled and UGrvortod them. It speaks of the great value and efficacy of the natu ral conscience, but shows how that, too, naseen distorted and corrupted by sin, so that without revelation as its guide aud arbiter, its prouonuce monts are unreliable and frequontly ovil.

Hence, it is necessary that God should reveal himself not only in the attributes of His justice, but iu those 01 ins meroy. Tho after discussion was participated in by Dr. Perry, Professor Johnson, T. McCauts Stewart, F. A.

Broughton and othot s. OLIVK SOCIAL MASQUURADE. A Pleiuaut 1'ime Hud at Weiulaiadcr's Academy. The Olive social, a pleasure organization of young South Brooklynites, held its initial mas querade ball at Weinlatider's academy Wednes day. There was a largo attendance, ovor ono hundred coupIob taking part iu tbe festivities.

Joseph J. Prince was fiSor manager and was as sisted by Thomas Peterson, Anthony F. O'Cal lahan, Thomas A. Murphy, Anthony J. Saul, Joseph J.

Horan, John G. Bevell, George W. Eldridge, David Williams, John Martin, Will iam Graham. Tho reoeptiou committee inolu led liobert Hollander, James P. Glynn, George Cox, Frank McLeer, Peter KramsBOi Johu Havey Robert Hirshtteld.

Tho officers of the club aro Michael F. Dowd, president; Martin McGewan, vice president; George HenderHon, first vice president; James J. Hayden, second vico president; Henry Prinoo, treasurer; George E. Marshall, secretary; John J. Marshall, financial secretary; William Fardy, corresponding secretary; Louis Euituot, recording socretary: John S.

Mulcahy, Borgeant at arms; J. J. Phaleu, assistant sergeant at anus. Among those present were Henry Prince, Miss Nora Monarity, Martin McDonald, Miss Mamie O'llearn, Bobert Hollander, Miss Maggie Nealey, William Fardy, Miss Julia Noaley. A.

J. Saul, Miss Hattio Clark, S. Sloman, Miss Agnes Fardy, M. F. Dowd, Miss Mamie Dowd, Frank Graut, Miss Mamie Cooney, A.

Callahan, Miss Katlo Muldoon, Miss Maggio Thompson, Miss Agnes Day, George IIcnncBsy, Miss Mainio Thompson, E. Sharkey, Miss Mamie Calnll, Miss Nellie Long. Miss Birdie Higgins, J. Googhau, Miss M. Wilson, Thomas Cody, Miss Mamie Flyun, George Wheeler, Miss Katie Martin, A.

Swason, Miss Maggio Watson, A. Brandenburg, Miss ICaUo Cody, Miss Louisa Emett, George Sackett, Miss Nellie Torey, Michael Moran, Miss Katie Hagerty, Philip Keoglor, Miss Nellie Luges, Joseph Mon tag, Miss A. Hart, Joseph Prince, Miss Lizzie Mealer, II. L. Eckhoff.

Thomas F. Peterson, Miss Hilma West, John Mulcahy, Miss Maraio Anderson, F. J. Vollo, Hugh Travcrs, John Travors, John Donohuo, Miss Florenoo Flyun, Mr. Rob ins, Miss Mary Fardy, Mr.

and Mrs. John Grif fith, Charles Dittmer, Miss Mamie DuPell, Miss O'Shea, Charles O'Malley, Mat Kice, Miss Maggie Cunningham, James J. Hayden. TIIE GOLDEN CENSER Entertainment at Jlazarono Congrega tional Churcli. A largo audionce assembled last night in the main room 01 tne mazareno uongi egationai church to listen to the interpretation or a pro gramme by the Golden Censer, a society com posed 01 tne young people 01 rasiur iieuiy church.

Tho success of tho evening was duo to the efforts of Mrs. Annio Giissuway, presidout, and Mr. Edward Henry. The programme, which was excellent throughout, was as follows: Anthem, by tho society; address, ltov. A.

J. Henry; piano solo, Miss F. N. 1'i'Oeinau; solo, Mrs. Jj.

Smith; recitation, Miss Lucy Brown; duct, W. S. Cuniuiiiigs and Paul ulton: solo, Miss Hattie Evans: duet, Miss N. E. Davidson and Mrs.

L. Smith: piano Bob, Miss Heien Poindex tor: solo, Cnrnolius Howe: quartet, Mrs. P. A. Leonard, Miss N.

E. Davidson, Paul aud James H. Duncan; rocitati on, Mrs. A. E.

Morde cai; solo, Miss II. M. Stone; duet, Mrs. Carrie Gibson and Syivla Almond; piano solo, Miss Pearl Fitch; baritone solo, W. S.

Cummings. Later the company repaired to the loeturo room, where seatod ot tables they wore served by tho members of tho Coiner with sandwicho, and fragrant toffee, supplemented with truit and con fections. WO HEX AS nilCTORS. A bill has just passed tho state senate which proposes some uoiauio changes in ine manage ment of tho public hospitals of the coynmon It removes tho control of tho business affairs of such institutions from the resident physicians and vests it in a board of trustees, which js a eh ihgo for the better, and it directs that a female physician with temale assistants as may be needed shall bo apoointed to have the care of tho female inBane. This is tho most important and substantial recognition of a public kind which women who are practicing tho profession of medicine have yet received.

That tho recog. nition is most proper and will conduce to tho general welfare can hardly bo doubted. Thero are obvious reasons why it is better that female lunatics should bo committod to the charge of physicians ot their own sex and if tlio bill becomes a law it will pro mote the better management 01 the 111 stitutions lo which it relates. Indirectly its effect in dispelling the lingering prejudice again women as doctors will also be considerable. Great progress in overcoming that unworthy feeling, the offspring of ignorance and bigotry, has already beon made.

It is no longer thought unbecoming for women to practice med iciuo, but there remains a disposition to disparage their abilities and to regard them professionally with a kind of good naturod contempt. If tho state places sufficient confidence in women doctors to install them in the public hospitals peoplo will begin to think that thero must be more in them than (hey had supposed. Women as doctors have pissed the probationary period. They have established their claim to the confidence of the public, and a steady improvement in their standing is assured. Pididejiriti Xurth j)nei'lcan.

FOEMIN'U A CllAL'TAlfJUA C1KUI.E. A meoting was held Tuesday night at the residence of Rev. Dr. Jesse W. Brooks on Vermont Btreet, near Fulton, (o consult as to the advisability of forming a Chautauqua literary and social circle in the new ward.

There was a fair attendance and the mallei' was thoroughly discussed and it was decided to hold anothor meeting on Tuesday evening next to organize permanently. Although it is rather late in the season to commence studyingstill it is the purpose to got thoroughly org and make up fur lost time during the summer. It is expectcl that a class of from fifteen to twenty live will to formed. ARRIVKD I'KOH CALCUTTA. The ship rinmore, of Greenock, Captain J.

W. Maxwell, arrived at Harbeck pier yesterday from Calcutta, whence she mado the voyage in 11:2 days, bringing a cargo of jute, hemp and general merchandise consigned to Ralli Bi ob, the veBel to M. F. Pickering Co. Tho Pinmore experienced very light trade winds throughout and Tair weather generally, with moderato seas, except in the North Atlantic, where thu vessel encounterod strong variablo winds, small gales, and at times very heavy croes sons, without ma terial damage.

TBK UAIIFIELO LEA6UR. The Garfield leagno of the Eighteenth ward mot last night at Myrtle avenue. The house committee, which is engaged in finding a home for tho league, reported on sevoral desirablo houses. Five new members woro added to the roll. Tho application to compel Louise Lachat to give soenrity for coste as a 11011 rssidout, in her suit against Commodore and Mrs.

Bella Bateinan, has boen denied by Justice Bartlett of the supreme court. A stay on lho at sou see iu his It of the of is The first annual dinner of the Hanover clnb was an enjoyable one in every respect. It was by subscription, waB joined in by moet of the prominent members of the club, and was held last night in the club bouse at the corner of Rodney street and Bedford avenue. Tho npacious reading room of the olub was for the occasion transformed into a diningroom which amply accommodated the diners, who ocoupied five long tables running at augles from an equally long table occupied by those who wero to furnish the addresses of the evening. Tho by the house steward, was one deserving of the highest praise.

At its conclusion President William 0. Bryant, who note 1 as toastmastor, respoudod briofly, but eloquontly and wittily, to the toast to the Hanover clnb, the Bontimont to which was "Through the rare felicity of tho times yon are permitted to think what you please, and to pnbliHh what you please." The Becond to.iBt, responded to by Colonel Baird of the bnilding committee, was to the club house and the sentiment waa "When wo mean to build wo first Btirvey the plot, then draw the model, and then wa seo tbe figure of tho house." He mado some humorous allusions to his companions on the committee, with businesses at variance with building, aud congratulated the club on the success secured under tho circumstauceB. To tho toast "The Ladies," with the sentiment "See, your guests approach; address ynurBelf to entertain them Bprightly, and let's be red with mirth," Frederick W. Wurster made a fitting response, attributing Ihe success of the club largely to the fact that women were permitted special privileges within its walls. To "Our Finances," with its sentiment, "Do as adversaries do in law strive mightily, but eat and drink as frionds," James D.

Bell made apt response, congratulating the club that it had no debts and therefore no financial questions to discuss. "Our Interior Decorations," with its soutimonl, "Come, att down, every mother's Ben, aud rehearso your parts," was spoken to by Chairman Edwin Kuowlos of tho furnishing committee, who boldly declared the Hanover to be the best furnished bouso iu the city, and was heartily applauded for the declaration. He sustained his position by apt illustration. Tho Butcher, tho Baker, tho Candlestick Makor" had au its sentiment tho quotation "Tho atmosphere breathes rest and comfort, and the any chambers Beeui full of welcome." Edwin B. avens was culled nn in retmnnd tn thiH.

but clev erly tramfered his duty to Charles H. Russell, who had prepared the toasts and sentiments, aud that gentleman mado the acknowledged speech of the evouing, emphasizing the fact that tho club was a place for better things than mere hilarity and physical enjoyment and should, and in the case of the Hanovor would, be the place for improving tho mental, moral aud material tone of the community where it was situatod. Ho was heartily applauded, and Air. Havens modestly acknowledged the compliment as to himself. For the toaBt to the members the soutiment was "It matters not what men assume to bo; or good, or bad, they are but what they are." ThiH wau responded to by Henry Uasler of the membership committee and one of the most popular mem Dors oi the club.

Ho relorrcd witn pride to tno gathering as an cxamnlo of tha result of the care ful work of the committee ahd the character of the olub membership. As You Like It was tho last set toast and waB espouded to by William B. Green, and thoso present seemed to like it. Mr. Groen told many tories during the evenmrjr and so comoletelv cap tured the members that before the company ad ourneu ue was unanimously elected an honorary member of the club.

In closing the enter taiumeut, President Bryant took occasion to thank the lnembera for their courtesy to him during his term of office voluntarily closed by him because of the pressuro of privato business, and to say that he would, aa a private mem ber, do all he could to koeD it in the front rank of Brooklyn clubs. He was given three hearty cheers and unanimously voted a Jolly ood tellow. The occasion lelt nothing to bo desired. There wero 133 subscribers to the dinner, but ten of whom were compelled to be absent last night. GRATEFUL ARCHIBALD MOJ1TG8.1IERI.

He Submits a Strict and Gratefully Va.yn a. kmall Fine. Archibald Montgomery, a well to do old man who lives at 49 Tompkins place, celebrated St. Patrick's day by drinking too much for his own good. While in that condition be otaggored into the arms of Policeman Wicks, who oscorted him to the Btatiou house.

When arraiguod before Justice Tighe Wednesday morning ho pleaded not guilly and the trial was adjourned uutil yos terday. Yesterday, when wa called, he handed tho following to Justice Tighe: 7on. James G. Tiyhe: 1'ii'ht Allow mo to thank von tor granting au adjournment. Second But more particularly for paroling me, a stranger to you.

rhird lo assure in the most solemn manner that no one could regret the occurrence inoro than I do. 1' ourth Now close on 70 vears of age. iortv of which I have spent in the Sixth ward without black mark against ine. I trust at this late day none such Bliall be othcially recorded against me. expect to sau next week with one of my sons to visit some relatives 111 Ireland, and I hope to go tree.

At the bottom of this so called brief was clipping from Wednesday's Eaule iu which Mr. Carroll, at the dinner of tho St. Patrick society. referred to the Irishman who beat another on St. Patrick's day and who forgave his assailant because it occurred on that day.

"I wish to oall your attention to that uewspapor dipping," said Montgomery, and I hope you will bo liko that good Irishman." Ho waB fined $1, thanked the judge and told the clerk that he would like to have his picture put in tho newspapers. LEWIS' RESOLUTIOX SIGNED. A Possibility Tljal Ilia Avca BridRa Hay Mot be ItMill. Supervisor Harvey T. Lewis' resolution, indors ing the bill now belore the assembly to increase tho amount for the construction of a bridge over Newtown crook at Maspeth avenue from ,000 to $50,000, has boon approved by Supervisor at Large Kretzuchmai'.

Mauj residents of the neighborhood say that the bridge is not necessary, aud Supervisor Jacobs of the Thirteenth ward has contended in the board that a turnpike company owns a franohiao giving it control of the approaoh to the proposed structure and the roadway when constructed. Counselor John B. Moyenborg is inquiring into this allegation now. It is uotice ablo that the lien allowB the supervisors to ap propriate the necessary which Kings county will contribute without tho intervention of the board of estimate. This is an unusual course as far aa county expenditures aro con cerned, as there is no chcok ou the supervisors but tho limitation as to amount.

If Mr. Meyenborg reports that this turnpike company could utilize or control the bridgo without making proper compensation to the county," said Supervisor at Large Kretzschmar, tho work will not be proceeded with." POLICEMEN'S SALARIES. Deputy G'omiaiswinuer Ditllon noes IV01 Favor nn Increase In regard to tho question of an incrcaso police salaries Deputy Commissioner Dallon said yesterday: 'Commissioner Hayden is opposed to anythin and everything 01 the 1:11111. 1 am niyseit, and al ways have been, opposed to any bill increasing sal aries in the police department unless through tho local authorities. I think the board of estiinato best fitted to determine whether an increase is necessary.

The pay as now nxed is tair, and the men know what they are to receive when they come into the department. They como willingly, thero is no compulsion, aud they can easily get out. If an increase iu salary meant better men I might favor it, but when, years ago, we wero paying from 1750 to $1,000, we had just as good men as we have to day. Give those men an in crease of $100 this year and they will be iu Al bany for another hundred next year. It is nai ural for men to waut all they can get." MAI FLOWKS SOCIAL.

The May Flower social, an organization of Twenty first ward residents, last night celebrated its first anniversary with a reception at me resi dence of President D. Davklsburg, G.13 Koscius ko street. The foro part of the evening was given up to the rendition of an admirably arningod musical and dramatic programme. Dancing fol lowed. The committee iu charge, which was composed of the executive officers of the associa tion, was as follows: David Davidsbtirg, presi dent: Frederick Bloom, vice president; Mil Sarah Ghorson, treasurer; Miss Letty Schwarb, secretary.

The guests numbered Rudolph Swartz, Simen Isaacs, Isaac Simon, George Loftier, Ed ward Kituer, George Bolnia, Edward Castner Arthur Davidsburg, Charles Kuh, Max Straus and the Misses Dora Friedman, Dora Ritche. Edith Evans, Emelio Meyor, Tilly Alexander, Carrie Wiseman, Laura Hortwitz and Gertie D.tvidsburg. FOB PIIVSICAI, CULTURE. There was a large gathering of German citi zens of tho Seventeenth ward last evening at Turn hall, on Green point avenue, who had as sembled at the invitation of the Greonpoint turn yerein to discuss the advisability of having tho German system of physical culture intro duced in the public schools. liobort Spitzor pr, sided, aud addresses wero made on subject by Nathan Rosenblauu of tho New York turn verein society, Ernest Weber and A.

Schoenog, president of tho Long Island district of the society. Each of the speakers favored tho idea, and a committee was appointed to wait upon the board of education asking them to take the mat ter iii hand and introduce it in the schools. COUl.D'HT KEEP OUT OF I'OUaT. Wednesday morning Ellen Dodge of CO Prince street was arraiguod in the Adams street court 011 a chargo of malicious mischief preferred by her landlady, Mrs. Oram, who said that Ellen de molished the fence in front of the house.

Jus ticc Walsh adjonnioil examination and told tho woman to go homo and behavo herself. Wednes day night Ellon and her husband, Harry, wero making so much noise at 00 Prince street that Patrolman Tierney locked thorn up on a chargo of intoxication. Thoy both pleaded not guilty yesterday and examination was adjourned until the 24th. A general assignment has been made by San ford Yromau and Peter Vroman, who composod the firm of S. Vroman Si doinit a commission business in this city at Third avenue and Second street.

Queen Victoria's Projected 0 arney to Young Wife's Temper (ie(s an Old Has band Inte Sorieus Ti euble JLookin? far Fraud in Germany's Military lluroaus. FuriMill'f Election Contest. By the United Press. London, Maroh 20. To day the dtike of Rutland started for Gratee tomako everything re ad for Qneen Victoria's at that place.

Tho queen leavos for GrasBO the 22d and will remain until tho end of April. hotel, which has a superb view and mag nificent air, will be entirely occupied by the royal household. A British squadron arrived in the gulfofjouan Wednesday and will remain thero during the sojourn of the queen. A French squadron has also arrived 10 do honor to her majesty. A Berlin dispatch savs that tho knisor and Chancellor Caprivi ore very much stirred up ever the unpleasant position in which the younir wife of old Piiuce Beiiss, the German ambassador Vienna, has got her husband, by insulting the of the Roumanian minister.

It is difficult to how Prince llciiss cm avoid lighting a duel, now that the Roumanian minister lias resigned order to obtain satisfaction for the insult to son. The prince is a gen eral in tho Prussian army and could not refuse the challongo without increasing ihe charge of cowardice. Ou tho other hand, he is not a man of lighting disposition and prefers a quiet, easy lite, from which the livoly temper of his wife is eoutinuallv dragging him. is evon said that there is a story similar to that Joseph and Potiphar's wife behind the animosity of the princess toward the young Kou maiiiaii. It is definitely stated that Mr.

Parnell will re sign and offer himself to the electors of Cork, and people aro again beginning to turn their eyes toward the situation in Ireland. The McCarthy ites say they are delighted, but do not look it. So many priests hit flocking to Hligo that their num bers atttract attention and are tho subject of ir reverent remark. The Paruellites claim to have received encouraging advieos as to the prospects their envoys in America. Both factions are iu need of funds, but the Paruellites seem to be the easior as to money for election expenses.

A Berlin coriespondent states that the kaiser has ordered a searching investigation into tho condition of the military stores. Alarmists go so far as to state that the situation iu some respects not different from that of Franco in tho beginning of tho last war, and that extonsivo frauds have been perpetrated upon the government. This, however, is not crodited generally, and the war office has already begun au investigation that, it is believed, will expose whatever rottenness exists. Two officers of the ordnance depart men, who havo been gambling heavily ou small incomes, are under suspicion. The Empress Frederick will not ge with Queen Victoria to Grasse.

She retuniB to Germany after the most eventful journey iu hor history. The quoen will have with her at Grasse Prince Honry of Battenborg and tbe Princess Beatrice. The German kaisor will bo present at Bucharest, with the Austrian emperor, at tho celebration of the twenty fifth anniversary of the accession of King Charlos of Rou mania. Prosidont Carnotspoko at Limoges on Tuesday. He alluded to the necessity of athletic exercises for healthy development and spoke hopefully of tho condition and prospectB of Frauce, Uo had a most enthusiastic reception.

German socialists aro becoming uneasy over tho increasing frequency of government prosecutions, indicating a return to tho methods that prevailed boforo the repeal of tho law against socialistic gatherings. Tho police everywhere aro showing unusual activity and soverity in dealing with ogitators, aud the slightest sign of disrespect for royalty or its representatives is sited with arrest. At Leiusic no less than livo persons are in prison ou charges of a poutioal character, and iu Dantzic eleven were arrested in 0110 day for allegod disorder 111 talking socialism iu public places. The legislative council for India has passed tho bill raising the age of consent for females from 10 to 1J2 years. Tho council has also passed the factory bill prohibiting the employment of children under and regulating the houi'B of labor of women aud children under 14.

PASTOR ,1. J. WHITE'S BENEFIT. Entertainment in the Hvdford Avenuo p. Tabernacle.

An entertainment that was both enjoyable and financially successful was given last night iu tho main auditorium of tho Bedford avenuo Methodist Protestant tabernacle, corner of South Third street, for tho benefit of tho pastor, the Rev. J. Wlute. It opoued with an organ solo by Mrs. Wetmorc.

A well executed piano duet followed, tho players being C. Stelnhart and E. S. Manly. After a solo by Mies Carinelia there was a representation, with Hinging, in which fourteen nationalities wore included, tho participants being students from tho missionary training institute un Raymond street.

They wero dressed in nativo costumes and were Hindoos, Persians, Portuguese, Turks, Japanese, Canadians, Americans and others. Miss M. Sherwood came after thiB number with a recitation, which was received with marked favor. Profossor Turner's pupils then entertained the appreciative audience with a violin chorus. The remaining numbers of the first part of tho 0011 cert were Bolos by Mr.

Lovejoy and Mrs. Walford and a selection by a well trained male quartet. In tho second part the entertainers were ProfoBsor Turner in selections on the violin, Miss Carmolia in singing, the conglomerated nationalities in a chorus, Miss Sherwood in recitations and the male quartet of singers. An excellent supper was served in the social parlors of the church after the concert. A majority of those who attended the concert ro maincd to partake of it.

The members of tho committee who had had charge of the kitchen department and provided tho abundant good things with which the tables were laden were Mrs. Endue, Mrs. Sharp and Mrs. Steggor. The various tables were presided over by Mrs.

Mac CulloiiKli, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Van Hankie, Mrs. North, Mrs. A.

Goitgh, Mrs. M. Davis, Miss Hall, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Fruitel, Miss Ada White, Miss E.

Layton. Mrs. T. Martin, Mrs. Wkitmore, Mrs.

C. Walford, Miss Dollie Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Floss and Mrs. Macliityre.

Messrs. North, Evans, Sharp and Wroten acted asraorr" committee. The ollicers of the church union, tinder whoso auspices the entertainment waB given, arc Miss E. Ashby, president; Mrs. Lailue, vice president; Mrs.

Griffiths, treasurer, and Miss E. Layton, secretary. A delegation 100 strong of the knights of tha golden eagle, to which Pastor White belongs, was expected to be presont, but failed to put in an appearance. But many peoplo would have had to be refused admission if it were not so, for shorily after lho concert began every pow in the church was occupied to its fullest extent. THE BLACK PATT1.

Concert Ear tbu Rumifit. of Etridso Street A. ,11. 81. Clbnrcli.

A colored woman who takes tho title of the heroine of Marie Seiiku, and is known as "the bi.ick Patti," giving a series of farewell concei ts, previous to her departure for South America and the West Indies. Hue ap. pearcd at Uri ige. street a. .11.

church last night, v.ipp irte I by Krlo elosko, the Hawaiian baritone, who sung with her throughout her European tour. The programme, which also included a number ot local favorites, was cnthu siastieally receive I. turn Tho. 1, Victor," forth loud applause, was also well sung. Seiika's singing of the "lic froni Verdi's "Aida," called Her Schubert's "Serenado" Velosko choio for his soloi Arditi's 'Let Me Love Thee" and "The Wander nig Mini 1 1 1 1 of Mazzo.11.

Each lime he was encored. He also appeared with tho prima donna in a duo from Verdi's "lligoUtto." The following numbers coiuplete the programme: Soprauo solo: "When the Dew Bc ias 10 Faii," by Georgio Brown Johnson; solo, "Af lerward." Walter H. Durham; soprano. olo, "'Tis Not True," Mrs. J.

Moore: recitation, "Brier Rose," M. Lena Smith; Hiprano sob), "Bonnie New Moon," Georgio Johnson. Tho accompaniments wero played by Mrs. Albert Wilson. CHANCES FDR PROMOTION.

Candidr.lc far Iolico Serjeant to BSo Examined 011 March :10. Police Commi inor iydcn yesterday ordered an examination for sergeants to be held on March 30. Those eligible tn enter the examination are roundsmen and d. tuctvc sergeants of three years' Htanding. By a new construction of the law detective must become sergeants beforo they can be mad" captains.

The hoar I ol' examiners to sit on th 30ih consists of Inspector MacKelliiriuul Captains James Kennoy aud Druh iii. Within the next few niml thero will bo three captains aud .1 11 ncr reauts appointed. YICTOKINF. SOCIAL Ul.tH BSCKPTIOJC. Tho Yictorine socinl clnb gave its fifth recep.

Hon Tuesday evening at Madame Melville's dancing academy, H'i Pacific street. The match was led by Michael 11. Hurley ami Mi Kmc Dono hue, followed by John Reynolds, Miss Smith, Jarnew Logan, Jliuni ieiiey. Ail ml 1 son, Mi. Belle Blnclr.v..od, Mr.

and Mrs. II. Williamson, Alfred Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Htdney Hale, John Logan, Mi Ague Rei by, r.

ai Mm. Costello, and Mrs. Dixon. Miss Parmalec. I rank I.emuirc, Miss M.

Glnck. Timothy lianlon, Miss Burton, Ckaili V. Williamson, Miss Emma May Vi Hliiimron Mi. ami Mrs. Harry Smith, Mr.

and Mis. as W'lllice A. Ulcn, Miss Ella llouohue, Geoige Gree'nlard, Miss Kate Oalhi'hcr. Gemge uiyle, Mi Lizzie Gatelv, Miss Hinl, it, Miss Emily Lewis, Edward Colligan, Mis; Minni Hogan, Edward Pel Miss nie Harrington. John Askin, Miss llaskiiis, Mr.

nad Mrs J. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Josoph Mitchell, John Reid, Miss Mattie Ueilly, Jamee Thompson, Miss Gately, Mr. and Mrs.

Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs.

i.Hium H. Blake. The officers of the club are Michael R. Hurley, president; John Reynolds, vico president; James Logan, secretary; Allro E. Williamson, treasurer.

Governor Hill Approves Measure for Brooklyn. the Hw tke MoTPtaent Originated and Fre erejied The Pesitioa the Institute Under the Ken Law and tbe Educational Advantages Which Will Afcruo. Anothor step forward has been taken toward tho realization of tho plans for providing Brooklyn with museums of art aud science by the sig nature of the museum bill by Governor Hill yos torday. The following is an exact copy of tho bill: Section 1. Tho roavor and the park commis sioners of tho city of Brooklyn are hereby authorized to cnnutrnnL firi et and maintain on Sirk lands bounded by Flatbush avouue, tho astern parkway and Washington avenue, in the cut 01 urooKiyti, a suitaDie nre prooi uuimini; or buildings, for tho purposo of establishing and maintaining therein, under propor rules and regulations to be approved by the said mayor and commissioners, museums of art and science, by the Brooklyn institute of arts and sciences, incorporated by chapter 17:2 of tho laws of eighteen hundred ninety, at an aggregate cost not exceeding a sum of which the annual interest, at tho rate of interest at which a fund or bonds shall be issued, is nine thousand dollars, and tho mayor, controller aud city jlerk of said city aro hereby authorized to prepare and issue bonds of the city of Brooklyn, to be known as museum of art and scienco bonds, signed, soaied and countersigned 111 1110 same manner as other bonds of said city ami bearing interest at a rate not to exceed three per centum per annum, payable somi annuaii, to be issued in such form aud for such length of time as the said mavor and controller in their judgment may detei mine, and tho Bald bonds shall be exempt from taxation, aud tho proceeds received irom tuo sale 01 sum ooiius ami mi i'ie niilima Ihrnnn nlmU mid tn flw ftitV trCilHlirei' of the city of Brooklyn tothocreditof afmid which is nereoy created to be Known as tne museum 01 art ami science fund, and shall bo paid out from time to time hb rtquired for the purposo of constructing, orecting and maintaining said build ing or buildings upon the requisition.

01 1110 mil vol and nni lusimiers of eitv: but no bonds shall be issued for the erection of said museum buddings unless tbe said Brooklyn institute of arts and sciences shall have duly certi hed to the said mayor and controller that the funds of the said institute in hand aud applicable to the support and maintenance of the said museums and the purposes of its incorporation shall exceed two hundred thousand dollars. Sec. il. The said mayor and park commissioners are hereby authorized and directed, on tho erection of said musontn buildings, to lease the same to the Brooklyn institute of arts ami sciences for the purpose of establishing and main taining therein museums 01 art and science an.i carrying out the purposes of said institute, at a nominal rent and for a term not excoediug one hundred years and on such other conditions as may be expressed in such leasos; and that the said museums and their contents shall be open and accessible to tho public as authorized in sec. 2, ohap.

37U, of the laws of eighteen hundred eighty nine. Sec. 3. mis act shall take effect immouiateiy. The bill, which has now become a law, provides for the erection of museum buildings on tbe park lauds on Prospect hill, bounded by Prospect park, tho Eastern parkway and Washington avenue, and authorizes the erection of a section of a building, at an expense not to exceod $350,000, by the mayor and park commissioners, and tho leaso of the same to the Brooklyn institute of arts and sciences, for tho purpose of establishing and maintaining museums of arts and sciences, at a nominal rent and for a term not to exceed 100 years.

Tho bill was introduced into the legislature by Senator Birkett and in the assembly by Assomblymau O'Connor, and it is duo to tho personal efforts of these representatives of Brooklyn's interests that tha bill was passod by tho leg islature and Bout to the governor. The trustees of tho institute have been very diligent in ascertaining the sentiment and wishes of tho citizens of Brooklyn in regard to the pro posed logislation, and between eight and ten thousand residents, including prominent busi ness men, large owners of real estate, merchants from Fulton street, Myrtlo avenue, Broadway and other commercial centers, together with a largo number of publio spiritod citizens, professional men. sohool principals and others interested education, have sent to the office of the institute their written approval of the legislation. Indeod, assertod Professor Franklin W. Hooper yestorday, no dissenting opinion was found in auy quarter, and it was only a quostion of time whon the voice of every resident of Brooklyn would bo recorded in favor of the act providing musoum buildings for the city.

There is probably uo improvement that could be made in tho city of Brooklyn which at so small an outlay will do more to improve tho viilno of the city as a place of residence, and, thero fore, enhance the value of real estato 111 the city of homes, than the oreotion of muscumB for the benefit of tho peoplo. Brooklyn has beon extremely poor in its public institutions for tho education and refiiiement of her people, and has lacked public aeiitimont and civio prido 011 that account. Reoently, however, the city has beon waking up to a self conscious existence. Her olevated roads have contributed to her growth have changed Brooklyn from a great, sprawl ing town to a compact city. Her retail stores harve done much to keep wealth and interest here, and not least among tho causes of the chango of Bentimeut has boon the dovelormient of our excellent and unique institutions of learn ing, like tho Pratt institute, the Polytechnic institute, tho Adelphi academy, tho Packer insti tute, tbe Long Island college hospital, the Hoagland laboratory, the Long Island historical society and the Brooklyn library.

No one," Baid tho professor, can say how in fluential a museum of art is 111 a great city, ill keeping families of wealth and culture iu its limits, in attracting other families seeking the opportunitios for education and refinement, in creating public spirit and prido, and, above a affording the moans for culture, for enjoyment and educating influence to each and all her citi zens, poor and rich, wise and ignorant, fortunate and unfortunate. To aUDplemcut out' public school system and the other institutions of our city are needed museums of art aud scic nco in connection with the public narks. Prospect hill now socins remote from Pierropont street, but more than one half of Brooklyn's inhab itants are east of Washington avenue, on whioh the museum buildings must face, and 110 part of the city is destined to develop nioro rapidly or finer proportions than the siopos for several miles on cither side of the Eastern parkway. The bill provides that the institute of arts and sciences shall, under tne consolidation 01 the old Brooklyn institute with the new, authorized by law, hold an endowment fund of not less than $200,000 in addition to its collections 111 art and scionco. The present investod 'funds of the old institute amount to about $72,000.

Its real estate is valued at npward of $80,000. The sub Bcriptions to the endowment fund are $45,000 and still other property convertible into an dowmeivt fund makes the necessary 2 00,000. Iu addition to this, subscriptions to the endow ment fund are boiug made daily. Now that tho sites for the museums have been authorized by the legislature and the building nf a museum is assured, there should be no hesitation on the part of citizens in subscribing gcueinily and freoly to the increase of the endowment fund. A meeting of tho board of trustees of tho Brooklyn institute of arts and sciences wiil be called early next week and steps takcu looking toward proper action uudor the new law.

BItOUUIlT A I.AIUIS JG'HBL'R Of IKHIHKA.Vl'S. The French steamship Cachar, Captain 1'. J. Eskarras, came iu at the Soutu Central pier, At lantic basin, ou Wednesday irom Marseilles whence Bho sailed on February ill, via Naples 21, bringing a cargo of fruit and general mer chandise, consignod to Funch, Edye and the biggest load of immigrants lando.l at this port in several years from auy one vessel, thoro being 1,553 of them altogether, most of them Italians. Tho vessel was detained a couple of hours at quarantine 011 account of a oase of varioloid, tho victim being a young mnu who came on board at Naples and was taken ill hortly after leaving port.

Ho was nearly well when the vessel arrived, but the iioiuth olh cer decided to remove 111m to ctortn urotm Iihiud for treatment, and the rest of tho passen gers wero examined boforo the Cachar was al lowed to come to her dook. 10 It WOKKISe DISABLliU HOUSES. Contractor John O'Grady of North Eighth street has frequently been in tho hands of the loc.il authorities for working disabled horses Repeated lines for generally neglecting his horses seem not to have had tbe desired effect, losterday O'Grady was again arraiguod 111 the Gates ave nue police court ou complaint of Superintendent Clark of the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Three of his drivers also faced the Gates avenuo magistrate. Ihoy woro arrested few days ago whilo driving horses with sore breasts and backs and 111 a generally used up condition.

O'Grady was lined $15 and his driv ers $1 each. IDENTIFIED AS AS OLD OFKKNDBB. Ilenrv Willis of 380 DoKalb avenue, who was ar rested in the Thirteenth precinct We lnosday for tapping a till in a saloon at 34 Ce.lar street and held for tho grand jury by Justice Goetting, was brought to police headquarters yesterday and identified as Charles Mehnn, aged 50, alias Doivn Easter, a thief for the past twenty years. Juno 21). 1888, Judge Moore sont him to the penitentiary for a year for havinsr burglar's tools In his possession.

His pal at the time, John Lynch, was 'sentenced to eighteen months for attempted burglary. Mehati bus done time in No.r York Tor burglary. KOSSI IlKTUItSS AM) IS AKKRSTE1). Michael Morris, an Italian ragpicker, was shot iu the arm aud seriously injurod in the tenement at 01 Graham street ou Washington's birthday. Johu ltossi, who did the shooting, escaped and has siuce been eagerly sought for by tho Brook I lvn policu.

It was thought that ho had roturued to Italy. Wednesday Detective Sergeant Holland of lho Fourth precinct unexpectedly came upon Rossi iu tho vicinity of tho scona of tho shooting anil lockod him up. He was remanded by Judge Kenna for examination. COMHtUKO lit' THE BISHOP. Bishop A.

N. Littlejolin visited the Church of the Goed Shepherd last night aud confirmod thirty seven persons. Tho musio was of a high order of excellence and tho bishop's address most Impressive, is in is of to to Higher Education for Women in Its Early Stages. Some Interesting Bttireon Br. Charles S.

West aud Br. M. T. Jewatt Back in 1S55 Hott the Schoel Was EstablUhed. This is an era of higher oducatioa for women The nineteenth ceutury is, indeod, tho woman's century, particularly the last quarter of it.

Women's colleges aro established facts. The old institutions are opening their doors to the sex on equal terms. New institutions of higher education for women are being projectod everywhere. There is now no oredit in being in favor of higher education for women, beoause everybody is. Once there was risk iin being for it.

Incredulity was challongod by being for it. Sarcasm was encountered by being for it. The men who were for it then wore! not only pionoerB, but prophets. They deserve all honor. Tho world of womanhood should riso up and call them blessed.

Just now there is a controversy, happily near adjustment, over the will of one of tho Vassars, a relative of tho fonnder of the college of that name, who bequeathed large amounts to it. That brings ud the fact that Brooklynites have had much to do withTTaBsar college. Truman J. Backus, Helou Hiscoclt Baokus, Oaroline Le Row and other cultivated Brooklynitea in the past put in splendid vtork for womanhood and for humanity at Vassar. Ou Friday the Eaoie reported an occasion which shows that the alumna! of VaBnar in this vicinity aro formidable, fragrant, friendly and not few.

It is to be remembered that John H. Raymond, the first president of Vassar after its beginning, was a Brook lyuite, and want thero from tho incipient Polytechnic here. Incidental to this controversy over the latest Yassar will an inquiry has sprung up about what were the principles on which Vassar was founded. That question is fortunately capable of being answered, and again a Brooklynito, a man now a Brooklynite, the most eminent and the most venerable of living teachers, iB revealed as the one to answer it. When Matthew Vassar mado up Mb mind establish Vassar college he designated M.

P. Jewett, LL. an eminent mau, to lay out the scheme. Dr. Jewett addressed Charles E.

West, A. LL. D. then of Buffalo, on the subject. Dr.

West wroto him a letter which waB evidently made, when thrown into logal form! the charter of Vassar college and is the foundation on which Hb superstructure of power, prosperity and beneficence ban bson reared. That was thirty six years ago. Since that Dr. West camo to Brooklyn, where he has lived and been honored for three decades. Earlier than the date of his letter, many years earlior, he had in Rutgers college, Ne York, carried women through the first collegiate course ever instituted for them in the United States or in tho English Bpoakina world, and his classes were examined by such men as Joseph Henry, Professor Loomis and other great Beholars, only to find that they were aa capable and as well instructed as men classes in collegeB were.

Here is the correspondence between Dr. Jewett and Dr. West: DH. JEWETT TO DR. WEST.

PouoiiKF.EvaiE. N. November 27. 1855. Charles JC.

West, Deak Sib Permit me to plead your known in terest in the cause of female education as my apologv for addressing yu. Certain parties in this vicinity have under consideration tne establishing and endowing of au institution for the education of females; au institution which shall be to the other sex what xtle or Harvard is to ours; attracting tho wealthiest by its superior advantages, and offering those advantages to the poorest at nominal cnarges. Assuming that ample fundi will be furnished (say or will you have tho goodness to favor me with your views on tho following points: I. The organization 1. If collegiate how shall the instructors be supported 2.

Endowments, how far desirablo 7 3. What of toundations lor premiums, otc? 11. lho course of study 1. Ancient languages, what and bow far? 2. Modern languages.

prerequisite to a diploma 1 3. Shall all students pursue a classical course? 4. What shall be deemed an equivalent? 5. Degrees, under what title? III. Buildings, how many and what, to accom modate 300 boarders, furnishing all needful literary, scientific, social and religious appli ances? How can iamuyiiKe inuueucos ue secured? IV.

Apparatus amount aad cost. At present publioity is not desirod. You will, therefore, please regard this communication as confidential. With the greatest respect, your obedient servaut, M. P.

Jewett. Pll. WEST TO DB. JEWETT. Buffalo, N.

December IS. 1855. M. P. Jewett, deaii sin ou probamy wiceivoa my note in which I siated that as soon I could command the timo for the consideration of an institution for tho education of young women on a larger scalo than has ever been attempted in this coun try, you should boar irom mo again.

I hava iriven the subject somo attention and will state in gcnoral terms (for is all that can be done here) now such an institution, witn a capital of $50,000 or $300,000. might be planned best to secure the objects contemplated. i win lane up your questions soriauui; 1. The organization? It would naturally fall into the hands of a board of trustees, as managers whose business it would bo to look after its pecuniary iuterests and appoint the instructors, it should be incorpo rated under tho title of academy, institute or college, to exempt it from taxation and secure a portion of the state literary fund. As to a name, I aeo no presumption, although the college professors may not agree with me, in taking the title of college, I have liked tbe name of institute for such institutions aud would bo pleased to have it penerallv adopted.

Still, for an institution of the lYiacrnitude von hronoso to build. I can see no ob jection to calling it a college. 1. it collegiate, now snail mo proiessors oe supported?" liy moneys paid out oi tiie general mnu, mis fund to bo derived from tuition money aud from the interest which shall accrue from investing a portion of say $100,000 or SlaO, 000. in property secured by bond and mortgage.

For I would not be iu favor of putting all tbe money into buildings and apparatus. Jilndowments; now lar uosiraoie Permanent provision should bo made for one half or two thirds of tho support of tho president aud professors, the balance to oe derived irom tuition. This would securo the cooperation of the faculty in ondeavoring lo sustain themselves and thei bby promote the nitorost of the institu tion. "What oi eoimaaiions ior rremiumiv Premiums for scholarships should bo conferred upon the meritorious in the various departments of learning, as the mathematics, the Latin language, the Greek language, the French and Ger man Encdish literature, chemistrv. as tronomy, etc.

it might uo wen not omy to confer medals upon tho deserving those do niirinifiiits. but it the institution can anord it. to give ilium their education ou reaching this point of excellence. ii m. us vou nerceive an advocate of reward! ami punishments, if you please it is God's system and 110 Is wiser man man.

Aimougu mere are men mid good men who impugn tho whole sys tem of academic honors, alleging they creais ivaliies and heartburnings anu ought, theroiore, hi, ahiin nned: ana vet tnese same nersons will advocate the offer rewards for the best tracts on moral and religious topics, aud perhaps enter the lists as competitors. II. "The Course oi "Ancient language what and how far 1 The Latin would bo a sine qua uon in such a course. All snoutu siuoyicauu oe aoie torcaa it Willi a good degree of fitiency, whioh cannot be said ot the graduates oi tne universities, a no Latin grammar snnuid take the place of the dish trraunnar in tho lower departm nus English grammar aud lingllsn literature should i am, lied at a later period in a numl's educa tion. Those will be easily acquired by one who ii mi liitohsivo knowledge ot ihu Eatin.

rtwmild bo desirable to incorporate the studv of the Greek language ami litorature into the nriividrd there bo time. It is dillicult to keep young ladies at their studios after having arrived at the ago of lb. lheybave more lm ,,1,1 tniit. matters to attend to. This is an em which all teachers must have ex neriniinid.

Unless a change can be effected in 1 Li.i njn rimlar. conld hardlv advise tbe studv Ol more man mm ui ium languages retunsite to a tupioma; I would say French. No lady can be said to have received an accomplished education who nnnt. rHM.fl the French lauguaeo with ease. Were I to name another of tbe modern languages It would DO uoimau.

jjub nave said uoiuiug of the mathematics, philosophy, lnsntal, moral and natural, nothing ot history, geology, chem. istry, and you have put uo questious in reference to tuoir study, lneso 1 will consider inn i.i the nuxt two questions, 3. "Shall all students pursuo a classical course?" a. "What shall bo deemed an equivalent 1 would have two courses of study a classical urHHtitilic course. Latiu and French should bo studied in both as tho ordinary elementary studies, moral.

intjllectual and political science. These should bu common to tne two courses. P.imide thoso tho classical course should com )iiiu an extensive study of the Latin and Greeli olassics Grecian aud Roman antiquities, and mythology. The scientiho course should include. beside what we have assigned to it above, mathe matics, natural philosophy and their application omitting (if you please) the differential and luteg riil calculus, engineering, leveling and navigu 9 Under what title irr, imt for the title if it bo simnlo and nn.

ostentatious. It might bo L. 0. A. (lady of arts), I hardly think it worth while to have a second degree corresponding to master of arts.

Th diploma should indicate whicu course, the classical or scientihc, the young lady had pur sued. TIT "Tlnildnip 1 have a plan which I cannot very well present without malting drawings and tins would u. groatly modified by tne bite they wero to occupy, 1 will thereior leave mis oianK. TV. "ADbaratu amount and cost?" I would a good outfit for teaching c.

honustrv and natural philosophy, the latter in eluding mechanics, pneumatics, hydrostatics, liydiaulics, optics, astronomy, tc would bo sufficient for a beginning A 1 1 1 1 i I inns could be made from timo to time. You will please excuse this hasty sketch. It is a mere outnno Whicn could bo modified by th experienced toucher as he entered upon the wor lilliinr it no. With best wishes for the success of such an nnti.rnrise. 1 remain, Very Iriny your, Ciiahi.es E.

Webt. Such a letter as that of Dr. West in Novetube 1855, is ono on which any man might well let his fame repose. Not content with that, however, until his retirement two years ago, he de voted his whole Hfo to the higher education of womon and that is still the camo in which, as its pioneer projector in this country, no truer an wisor friond of its host interests is enlisted tha is he. TWKSTI IUUtl) tY AUD DKMOCUATS.

In the ab enco of Prosidont Qututard Vice Presidout W. J. Bartman presided at the March meeting of tho Twenty third ward Democratic association at the Gates avenue wigwam last niuht. Seven propositions wero received and liko number of upon tho recommenda lien of the investigating committee, ewoiiou. Meeting of the Planting and Fountain Society.

tao Connoisseurs Set Tree or Msrc ly Talk to Other Fslfei About It? President Durjea and Secretary Collin Differ en the P.int. An effort has recontly beon made to infuse new lire into tho Troe planting aud fountain society of Brooklyn. The membership fee has been reduced, and considerable addition haa been made to tho jomberebip rolL A meeting was held last evening at the directors' room of the art association building, on Montaguo Btreet, to further the interests of the socioty. The meeting was not exactly successful iu tho matter of attendance, but it drew out an impressive pile of letters of regret, amona the writers beine Park Commissioner George V. Brower, George W.

Shiebler, George F. Pease, J. 8. T. Stranahan, Congressman David A.

Boody, General Henry W. Slocurn, General C. T. Christensen, J. Loster Keep aud Charles Pratt.

President Samuel B. Dnryea called the to order. Ho said that the socioty was fortunate in being reprc sente.l on the park board by that active and energetic commissioner, George V. Browor. Perhaps if it was understood that vacancies upon the commission wero to be filled from the ranks of the tree planting society attendance at its meetings would he larger.

He called for the roadiug of a letter from Commissioner Brower as follows I regret exceedingly not being ablp to attend your meetiug to night. That I am in thorough sympathy will be best appreciated in that the commissioners of the department of parks passed a resolution to day, in which they requested your co operation in cleaning the shade trees of Brooklyn from alltho cocoonsaudlarvieithat infest them; that they will unite with your society a circular to the public and that they will secure tho co operation of the police department in the distribution of the notices. Hoping you will designate the parties this evening who will act With us, I am truly yours, Geoiigk Y. Bnowun. Tho following committee was appointed to co operate with the park commissioners in piotcei ing the city trees from insect posts: Dr.

A. Mat thewson. A. W. Follott and L.

Collins. On motion of Henry Hentz tho thanks of the society were extended to the park commissioner for scouring the service of experts in the work of beautifying the parks. The letters of regret were then read by the secretary, L. Collins. Most of them expressed sympathy with the objects of tne society.

A. Augustus Low called attention to the trees on Hicks Btreet planted several years ago by Itipley liopos, as an illustration of the good that might be duno by intelligent tree planting. Ho added, however, in a postscript that some trees of his own planting had been a dismal failuro because they wore not planted right at the start, and that this year ho should avail himself of the experience and services of the tree planting and fountain Bueiety. Mr. Duryea called on Dr.

Matthewson for his experience in tree planting. Dr. Matthewson spoke of tho advantage Brooklyn had over New York as a city of residences from tho greater number of trees here. He said the fashionable uptown streets in New York looked like stone (iesartB, whereas Brooklyn had 70,000 trees in her streets. Brooklyn needed many more, now over, and 5,000 should be planted every year to keop up witn the treo death rate.

We couldn't afford to have all our trees iu the parks. We needed them in tho streets where wo lived, lie detailed his experience in planting English larchos iu tho country, alluded to tho beauty trm.u tn tho Mtrf'tH elf WaBhlUEtOU, and suggested that something should be done to give character to Brooklyn streets by planting one street with elms, another with maples and so on after the Washington manner. Henry iieutz also put in a jiuu at, ireeiesn nisi York, declar.ng that the streets theVe were like living tombs, lie said that Brooklyn should have public spirit enough to plant trees aud that poople should bo informed how to care lor them. Pre. ident Duryea called attention to tho disappearance of lino fruits like the quiuco and piuin from Kings county, and to ibe death of delicate shrubs in Greenwood.

Ho said experts attributed this to tho disappearance of the surrounding forests, which servo as a protection, accumulated moisture aud attractoel colonies of birds. He shuwed a section ol an appie nee branch from Flalbush ou which a woodpecker had worked, and said that birds could do bottor than men in cleaning off the insects that destroy our shade and truit trees, but that they wouldn't come here so long as every boy iu Kings county who could get a shot gun was auowea to uop away at every wild bird he saw. Ho thought timr. ivhen ih irtiinu luw code was being re vised at Albany a seotion should be incorporated prohibiting snooting in rungs county. Dr.

Matthewson moved that the secretary bo instructed to write asking for such an amendment to the law. Mr. Collins objected on the ground that tho birds wore not iu the society's province aud that tuey were wasting their energy tiring at irrelevant matters. Mr. Duryea replied that no would write tne letter if the vote was passed.

The birds protected tin, trees from insects and they were in th soci ety's province. Brooklyn was a natural resting piaoe for birds passing from New Jersey to Long island and if they were not molested hero they would stop long enougu to ue usuiui. xuo yoio was passed. Dr. M.

Muugor of Pratt institute had come to renresant Charles Pratt and learn what the soci ety proposed to do. He was called upon and gave nis experience in planting inn uuuuitu or six hundred trees near the institute last spring. They found much public luditier encu ou the subject and when they under took to get owners ol neighboring pioperiy to plant trees thev met with so little bucccss that they finally planted trecB at their own expense in front of other men's doors. The Pratt institute was interested iu Brooklyn as a city of homes and Mr. Hunger believed that street regulation, street cleaning, tree planting aud tree preservation were nil parts of a common problem of which it was not piolitabo to take up one branch aloue.

He wanted to see .5,000 trees a year planted by the municipality. L. Coilius, secretary of tho )Ciety, read a paper urgiug that the tree planting be left to the people and that the society confine itself to creating sentiment in favor of tree planting and disseminating information about it. He said, in part: Tho idea of possession iu relation to trees is deeply seatod in the minds of the pooplo of Brooklyn. They claim the right to have trees, or not to have them, on thoir premises.

Iheyalso claim the right to select the varieties and to decide upon the number and to choose locations. An attempt to change this feeling would niebt with resistance. If it was accomplished it would be attended with a loss of personal interest which would bo unfortunate. The pride of possession is deeply seated in human nature. One cares for his own as he would not care for another.

This disposition to have and to do already exists. The knowledge of what to do aud how to do it is the only thing wanting. It appears to me the legitimate work of this socioty is to supply this want where it exists. Viohuve no power to enforce; we can ouly persuade. People are desirous of learning when they are convinced they have a competent instructor.

If this society gathers within its membership those citizens who have reliuod taste and a knowledge of arboriculture aud horticulture, and it it will demonstrate to the satisfaction of the people that such is the case, and, inoreovor, if it is careful that nothing shall emanate from this soctety, with its sanction, but such ideas as shall have stood the test of examination by good jatlges aud have been approved by them, then tiie people will receive with thankfulness whatever the (ociety may promulgate. When this condition is reached the era of progress will begin, and then we may with confidence look forward to a timo wlmn. with a Di'ouer distribution of trees and shrubbery and flowers and lawns, the city of Brooklyn will be radiant with a new giory. Mr Collins said that reliable fiorists would set at guarantee trees for $3, aud he' suggested that the work of sttcn fiorists as wished it be itiopeeted by the society anil they receive tho society indorsement so long as tney did their work prop erly. Then the mooting resolved itself into an expe rience mtetiug.

Mr. Muugor told a funny story of bis encounter with the goats who gathered about the Pratt institute iu battalions waiting until ireoa should bo planted for them to eat up. He found there was an ordinance to due a goat who ate trees, but no provision for the arrest of the animal, and so ho put about each tree a goat oroof iron shield whicu cost more than the tree did. Mr. Duryoa said he was sorry the eooiely had decided that its worn was not to piant troei.

no hniivpfl in doing business and recalled the so cietv's past activity in this direction. He didn't take much stock tn municipal nee planting because the work wasn't well done on the avonuei now under the control of the park commission mwl ln eiiusf! eleetrio servico communes wero allowed to hew out the tops of trees recklessly when they interfered with the electric wires. TIIE l'KlSCETOS OLUE CLUB. IHmcrta iumevit ut the DcKalb Avenue Church. Teoplo aro always willing to listen to college songs and melodies and the audienco which last night greeted tho double quartot and mandolin club, with Mr.

Adams as zithher soloist, from Princeton college was no exception to tho rule. The concert was given in the DoKalb avenue Methodist church. The opening piece was i song, deoidedly Princeton iu its sentiment, en titlud "Tho.Orange aud Black." Then followed "The Dutch Company," "Upidce," "The Owl and the Pussy Cat," 'Wo Meet Again To Night, "Awful Littlo Scrub," with solo by Mr. Davidson "Turn, the Piper's Son," "Waltz Song" aud other vocal favorites of college studouts. The club is composed of G.

K. Davis of Peun syivania, C. M. Carpenter of Ohio, W. T.

Noblo of Kansas, C. P. Snootier of Wisconsin, J. w. iuay heu of Nebraska and W.

C. Bryan of Missouri, and five mandolins aud two guitars aro used The glee club consists of R. J. McDowell, Penn sylvania, and G. Ii.

Clark, New lork, nrsc teno B. M. Nyco, Indiana, and P. P. BlisB, Illinois, sec ond tenors; W.

L. Davidson, New York, and It. 8, Goldsbiiry. Minnesota, baritones; G. It.

Wallace, Pennsylvania, and E. C. Gibney, Kentucky, sec ond bassos; J. It. McAlpin, Now York, warbler.

WITH TUB TUAV AND TKIUURH. Tho members of tho Falcon sau club held thoir regular monthly shoot at Dexter park yestorday Ten went to the traps and shot at ton birds each baft'cl was UBod only a hitif bird scored H. Herrmann killed nine and won the club badge, The score: Kaino. L. Milhjr Killed.

Scoro. I Namo. Killed Scoro. 8 4' 11 l.oiUKon. O.

V.1.HS CJ. J.UKCr H. Van J4 U. Iloo ieuor J. Mollor lSiihline II.

Herrmann. 4 11. ltefoioe It. Millor. F6 Tire T1IU00P VVKXUK SUNDAY SCHOOb.

A large audience assembled in the Throop avenue M. E. churoh, EUory street and Throop avenue, last night at au entertainment arranged for tho benefit of the Sunday school attached to the society. The programme lnoluded vocal and instrumental selections by Edgar Peok, John Nowell, John Sohwlndt, Frank Aruzou, Miss A. Samplo and Felioo Welch.

Tho committee in charge consisted of Mrij, F. Beasely, Mrs. Aspiu aU and Jlina E. Snwit Byrnes' Pier Line Bill Emphatically Denouaced. Jl lu Meeting, or Fourteenth Ward Residents Held Lrut Ironing to Trotut Affftlait the.

GrsatiBC Tatanble Privi Uzei to Orp.ratlons. Amass meeting of the pooploor the Fourteenth ward was held Hat night iu the Democratic wigwam, on Bedford avenue, noar North Seventh street, to protest against tho passage of what ia Characterized in that section as the Infamous Byrnes bill," extending the pier lino along tho water front of the ward. The call for the meet ins Btated that all citizens opposed to tho crant ine of lands to favored corporations wore invitod to attond. The vast audience crowded tho build inE to the door, lu it wero represented manufacturers, business men and the working eloment. A map of tho pioposcd pier line was exhibited and it was pointed out that next year it could bo still further extended.

There was no limit to its scope and under the General liewton survey it could include the whole river within a comparatively few feot of tho New York shore. The Messrs. Ilavomcyer Elder control all the wator frunt from North First street to Bnshwick crock, with tho exception of Charles Pratt's property and another plot or two. The city improved many of the Fourteenth ward piers, notably the North Sixth street one. Under a resolution of Justice Thomas J.

Kenna, then alderman, the North Sixth street dock was repaired at an expense of about $30,000. Haveuieyer it Elder's private watchman to day guards this dock bo that no man without a por mit can net near it. Arthur Homers opened the meeting and, introducing tho chairman, Mr. James Mumhy, said tht ho was one of the oldest residents of the ward. Mr.

Murphy, opening the meeting, said that it was called at the request of several manufacturers, property owners and workingmen of the Fourteenth ward. Their purpose was not to discuss the merits or doinerits of tho Byrnes hill, but to enter an emphatic protest against its passage by the senate. Ho referred to the many disadvantages which people havinL' use for a waterfront had present to contend with. He referred to consignments of merchandise to manufacturers in the ward which wero lirnnrht from a considora hie distance south of Broadway or a point north of Noble Btroet cause of lack of facilities for receiving be oods between the boundaries designated. The following resolutions were read and approved.

Whereas, A bill has been introduced by Assem bWnian Brruos of Kings county in the Now York siate assembly, and passed by that body, known ns assembly bill No. 385, which purports to extend the pier lines along the East river, in trout of tho Fourteenth ward of the city of Brooklyn, but which in reality is but a step toward giving to the Standard oil company, Charles Pratt Williamsburgh gaslight company, Pennsylvania railroad company, the sugar trust ami other similar corporations and monopolies, about $5,000,000 worm of land now belonging to the people of the slate, and Whereas, A similar bill passed years ago has not only closed all the streets in this ward lead in rr tn the East river, with one. exception, but iias also taken from the people a public pier at tuu' loot of North Sixth street, bunt and pain ior oy tho city, and a public pier at tho foot ut North Seventh street, built and paid for by the city, and compelled the removal of the free public bath stationed in front of this street, because there was no publio pier left to moor it to; there fore, be it Jtesolved, That, iu mass mooting assembled, we condemn the bill as being opposed to the best interests of the people of the city ot Brooklyn; Resolved, That we strongly condemn the aclion of Assemblyman Byrnes iu introducing and advocating the measure, and rospectuiliy request limn to carefully road the life and services oi one Benedict Arnold; Besolvod, That we heartiiy commend the zeal and abiiitv with which the Brooklyn Eaolk. Broukivn times and tho New York Ifoffd nave defended the rights of tho people as against this bill; Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions oor titied by the ohairinan aud secretary of this meeting be sent to Governor David B. Hill, Lieutenant Governor Edward F.

Jones, Senator P. 11. jleCai ren, Senator John C. Jacobs aud Senator James W. Birkeit, with the request they use thoir best efforts to prevent tne bill becoming a law.

The following names were signed to the call: Acme stationery and paper company. J. L. Knight, superintendent; Patrick Buudeh, 243 to 2iil North Ninth street; Wihiaiu D. Cnase; Anton Manuel, 174 and 17U North Ninth street; A.

W. Schmitt, 115 Bedford avenue; Tuttle Bailey manufacturing company, North Tenth street, Norih Eleventh street and Wythe avenue; Charles agent for ihu estate ol Sanldei Hunt, office Nortu Eleventh street, near Berry; New i'ork stamping company, William A. Baidell, secretary; Poulsoii oi Eger, North Tentu, Eleventh, Twelfth and Berry streets mid Wythe avenue; Bernard Woods, 111 Wythe avenue; Eugene Doherty, 112 Kent avenue; Matthew Stan ton. SO Berry street; Patrick a. Keeiy, 71) Berry street; Corueluis Mayor's Sons, north Ninth and Driggs streets; lireunan At Colligau, Hi to 40 Driggs Btreei; Woisheckcr A Lattlmer, corner ltoebling aud North Eleventh streets, machinists and engineers; Conrad Zeiger, 20.S to 2 1 0 North Ninth street; M.

D. Levy, 21. to 22 1 North Ninth sirtet; Narwood 220 and 228 North Ninth street; Henry Bobuson, 1)8 Uriggs street; Frauk Bent, 14U Bedford avenue; Charles E. Smith, 140 North Eleventh street; S. E.

it M. Vernon, Berry aud North Eleventh streets; William McGraue, 74 lit 11 1 avenue; John Parkinson, 7:) to HI Kent avenue; A. Altcubrandt, aud 08 Kent avenue; James Hughes, 00 Kent avenue and 82 and fa' Berry street; Vlrs. U. Jliiey, North Eignm street aud Kent avenue; John Brady, ill Berry stitut; William lliuek, North Seventh aud Berry streets: Timothy O'Donnell, North Seventh and Berry streei; Thouias P.

Magner, Bi Berry street; John Brawn, Kent avenue and North Ttnth street: Pliiiip Farley, IM Kent avenue. Mai tin Drennen when introduced was enthusiastically received. He said: Yon have heard tho resolutions and alss the names of the persons calling for the meeting. You will recognize that they arc the names of large property ownci' and extensive uiaiuitaotureis oi the ward. I am here to represent simpiy the toiler and to protest against this bill, which 1 regard lis vicious legislation, aiit.gnnistic to the fundamental principles of our government, because it gives to the few the rights and privileges ol ihe enure people.

It would be a shame that auy citizen worthy of the privilege of citizehoeip siioul stand mutely and indifferently by while thin crowning act of iniamy is being consummated. Tiventy yearn" residence in tins wind, with the prospect id' remaining many mure, aud having contributed to its prosperity, as every self supporting citizen contributes to the general good of the commiiidiy in which he lives, 1 mh interested in the wellare of cut, woraiiigmeu and necessarily in the welfare of the manufacturer, i Jioid copy of the Byrnes bill in my liana and 1 notice thai it grants aoros of the river 10 bo tilled in by favored corporations, i made some inquiries as to the price of 50x100 feet of laud in a section of the ward remote from the water front and 1 found that it takes the s. ivuig.i of a wori; ingman lor years to buy it audi wonder whether a pool couid not be midu anions toilers to indues tne legi ialtlro to pass a bill giving them some ceres of land under water to be reehiiine.l by ihe enhanced value of its location. This meeting, composed of men of nil political parti.x, property owners, nianlilaeturers, merchants wor.iinmen is a notice, as the lawyers say, tn all whom it may concern thai legislators who give away more, or rather what little is left, of our wan iiont are politically dead. If any doubt should exist in the nun.i of the representative in the senate lroin our 'tisuiet meeting mti.

convince nioi tint the people of the Fourteenth ward are ag.iinst tiie measure knotyn as the l.yrnes bill. If it does not convince him he bi poililcaoy deaf and blind to his uwn future, it these the water front and live wilims in par a tan pr.ee jlO, 000, 000 ro toe staie lead of paying a mud fur doubtful legidation, this sum coiil.l he used to foster eil.icat. on and teach the citizens the danger ot p.ut oer.iey. hero are several large uiamifac here to night who employ tiiouan.is men who will explain to you ire tuny than lean the evil consequences which will inivita b.y result from the o.np.ele closing no of fuchi j.e for Hie reception and shipment of goo is. i llliow one Jinn that ciueicd negotiations I'oi tne imreiiase oi a largu dot of ground in the I'oiirleeutii ward on wli.ch to erect a factory in winch over six hundred hiCti would have been employed, but li.

i d. ig that tiiere is ior vesseU and lu toe. line of industry the water y.i.y being lift ded as a imitit ol economy or the reception aud ehlnment of ods iney gave up iin i'lea and are no creeling a factory on the south shore of Staten Island. It ah who ale here to night had only self interest in view and ni.t the general good I would not be on Ibis platform speaking to you in opposition to this measure. Arthur S.

Homers referred to the is. age of a similar hid some years ago which effectually closed all the streets in loo Fourteenth ward leading to the river with possibly one exception, a ii even to that street pier the city of Brooklyn dure not claim oviiersnip. "The East liver" id the speaker, "is a great water highway, ae eess to which suouid he a free as access to iiroad or avenue, because it is a greafr thor than eiiher. A local paper is advocated the passage of this bill by claiming that the oo.y imposition the measure seems to be if hem lit somebody. Exact.

so; iiiat is conceded. Our resolutions have told 3n it would benelit. There is no mis ts.img tiie fact that corporations interested in the a of the measure would be benefited to a very considerable extent. The aiiiiie goes uii to siy: 'The extension of the uiers would iie made by the owners and the cit iZ' lis wunl 1 1 ise nothing of the i ignts they now en) Ol course we will jose said Mr. "We will lose no rights which we now because of the fact mat we do not enjoy any.

'il anyone can show that would benelit pi at the expense ol the public, irt biindo nr.iher says the article. fellow' c.l.zcn the coveted laud belongs to the people ut' Nov lork state and if our lair makers "ive this land to the corporations desiring the same the people will be obliged, some day, to buy it buck at a very Oitr ivagaht price and that to mo positive proof tor even a schoolboy that the measure is intended to benelit private owners at tne public expense. The growing sentiment this wnolesalt iaud grabbing will make itself felt. It is true, I am no property owner, (mi if elicit methods as tiie yare passed unnoticed by the people and wo remain silent an 1 indifferent to our interests, allowing our hinds to be kiveu away, tho chnces are I never will Henry B. Woods was caded upon and severely scored tho monopolies ami capitalistic institutions ol this country.

"Every country," said lie, "has its iliogtions an 1 much feared element. Il issia has its Nihilist, Germany its socialist, Italy in Maria, hut we can laugh at tho reckless n. of tho tho lirebraud, the bomb of tiie tilier, out we tremble at the gigantic strides of monopoly, which bids fair to enslave our people and rcn. vers unsafe our rights of American citizenship. 1 In; i rouble is that when men tiro elected to public olliee they become inflated witli their own importance anil think themselves masters instead of servants of the people, privileged to Caie for their own instead of their constituents' interests.

The Byrnes bill proposes to cede the vtaterway to a great corporation at the lower end of tho ward. Any legislator who favors thin bill ia not representing his constituents. In Now Yoi'k oitsr under tho lweedriugno effort was ovoif made to extend tho pier lino or to engage in such a steal. Time was when nieu could go to the water front with hordes and carts, loading and naloadini yesuels, and make niuuer, but now theycnuot gojesruw vattr iron. UU.sai WO 88s added, waB the richest ward in tho city rich in its manufactories yot tho business people were shut out from the water front.

Mr. Engene Doherty, a very extensivo manufacturer in the ward, remarked, very caustically, that, though ho owned property within fifty feet of the wator, ho dare not put his foot on a pier, even to look at the river, unless at the rat oi hems clnbhed. Ho took a friend with him on one occasion, to have a look along the river, tint was ordered away. Mr. John Parkinson, a coal merchant, was very vigorous in his protest, and roundly condemned the bill.

Mr. Henry Altenbrandt followed, in a very plain statement of facts. The following letter from Father Carroll.pastor of St. Vinoent de Paul's churoh on North Sixth stroet, was read: Citizens Meeting of the Fourteenth WdrQ; Gentlemen I am in full sympathy with the purpose or your meeting to night. Tho Byrnes bill, for the extension of tho pier lino in the Fourteenth ward, is in the interest of large, moneyed corporations.

It gives away valuamo rights on our water front, and is opposed to tne best interests of our citizens. I hope you will uso all legitimate means for the purpose of preventing its passage iu the senate. Yours respectfully, Cauuoll. BttooKLVN, March 10, 1891. Mr.

Patrick Borden made a stirring address, in which he called attention to the vast sums of money expended by tho city for tho improvement of docks in the ward now owned by the two trusts already named. Tho meeting shortly aftor adjourned. YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION. Pleasant Social ncelliiB: at tke First liaplisl CUurcli. There was a pleasant gathering last night of tho young people's Baptist union of Brooklyn, at the First Baptist churoh, Clinton and Pierrepont streets.

Joseph F. Biillois played several selections on the piano. Miss Jessie Mills gave a recitation and respoudod to an encore. A trio from the Wren quartet, including Mr. Weeks, Mr.

Cassoii and Mr. Nichols, rendered several selections. Miss Estolle Richardson saug "Love Sorrow," anil, as an oncoro, "Bast Night," accompanied by Miss Edna Luyster. lto freshments woro served shortly aftor 10 o'clock. Tho hall was nicely decorated and was crowded with merry makers.

The refreshment tables were prettily adorned with roses aud other tlowers. Tho oflicers of the union are George It. Cum mings, president; Walter S. Noon, first vice president; Frazier M. Dolbeer, second vice preaMont; Charles S.

Cregar, secretary. Herbert M. Bailoy, assistant secretary, and Jarod J. Chambors, treasurer. Tho meeting committee who had chargo of tho eutertainment included Charles B.

Barnes, Herbert E. Locko, William M. Froat, Edwin Haven and W. A. Beckon.

Among thoso present woro Jndson Churchill, H. B. ltevnolds, G. W. Brown, P.

A. Vincent, T. iS. Goodwin, Herbert E. Locke, Honry Turnuro, Miss Longbotham, Miss Turnuro, Miss Lucy Billoney, Miss Sarah Balloney.

Miss Hall, Frederick Hall, Miss Nolting, Mr. and Mrs. M. 0. Myers, Miss Schoonovor, Miss Goodman, Miss Clark, Miss Oughton.

Mr. Millbury, Miss Wiggins, J. P. Forstor, William Urban, Julius Negrotte, Charles S. Thompson, Miss Hattio Kelly, James M.

Kelly, Louis Perrine, W. L. Ferkius, L. B. Thompson, Miss May Ivors, Miss Lizzie S.

Perry, MisB Lizzie P. Balston, Thomas Beith, Wiliiam M. Frost, W. A. Flowers, Adolph Bonn, A.

G. Carlson, J. W. Wilson, John McClay, John T. Craven, William H.

Scbwalbo, Albert A. Bnnce, W. U. Lawrence, S. It.

Branch, W. H. Wade, II. E. Wade, B.

A Jessup, Hay ward Smith. Miss S. h. Bogne, Mrs. L.

.1. Boguo, J. YV. Monk, Edward L. Harriot, Miss Fair, Mr.

and Mrs. W. D. Gleasou, George A. Soarles, Miss Bessie Kilmer, Miss Maud Winters, lticbard Hughes, W.

L. Perkins, Mrs. Wyckoff, Miss Bessie L. Shepardson, Miss ltuth Itobinsou, and Mrs. E.

J. Stalker, Miss Edna Luyster, Ella Graethere, Miss Jcssio Mcintosh, Miss Jessie MacKillop, Miss Leavens, Miss Ida Shea, Charles E. Mott, Mr. aud Mrs. J.

Goargo Burt and 15. Hetiield. AMATEUR OPEKA MUSICALG. Iliiterlliiuiuent iu Kcmwa Hall livening. The last musioalo and recoptiou of tho season was given by tho amateur opera association at its rooms in Beinsen street last evening, and an enjoyable programme was provided for the occasion.

It was as follows: Trio, "Break, Break," Miss Hallenbock, Madame Linde and Mr. Ferguson; recitation, "The Ride of Jennie McNeil," Alfred Young; aria, "II Guisauge," Miss Hallou beck; solo, "Eveninff Star," Mr. Waters; duot, "Vonezia," Madame Litulo and Mr. Ferguson; quartet, "Spring Song," Miss Hallenbeck, Madame Linde and Messrs. Ferguson and Waters: aria, "Nobil Signor," Madame Linde; solo, "Preislied," Mr.

Ferguson; solo, "My Lady's Bowor," Miss Hallenbeck; solo, Mr. Waters: quartet, "Belia figia," Madame Linde, Miss Hallenbeck and Messrs. Waters and Ferguson: Will E. Taylor was accompanist. Tho artists engaged distinguished themselves, particularly the so prano, Miss Hallenbeck.

Madame Linde made an excellent impression in her numbers, as also diil Mr. Ferguson. It was the beat musicale, in point of talent, that tho opera association has proseuied this season. In addition to the officers of the society there wero prcsout; J. P.

Bell, Mrs. Robinson, Mr. aud Mrs. F. A.

Balston, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Smith, Mr.

and Mrs. L. McMolteu, Mr. and Mrs. F.

E. Meuagh, Joseph Ileiidrickson, Amy L. Smith, H. A. Hopson, Mr.

aud Mrs. John C. ilempsey, M. Vontros, A. L.

Ohatterton, a nil Mrs. C. W. Powell, J. Smith, E.

0. Herbert, Charles 11. Cox, W. G. Brewer, A.

It. Stevens, Mrs. Arthur P. Ball, Ambrose S. Moore, II.

Humbert, C. Van Nostraud, E. Pottiugill, George E. Bacchus, A. E.

Smith. Mr. and Mrs. E. G.

Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Itiley, E. E. Swe zoy, George Baldwin, Geoi'go B.

LovoU, E. Cr. Potter, Mrs. Hopson, S. Heardon, G.

F. Crabley, J. F. Christie, Mr. and Mrs.

B. G. Ackorman, Mr. and Mrs. William J.

Tate, W. C. Carsou, F. L. Gar teur, F.

L. Kane, Mr. Itaynnr, Miss Preatcr, Airs. Jacobs, J. S.

Hutotiiusoii, W. H. Lane, S. Piccoii, James Addis. John Leavy, E.

L. Ileleker, J. W. Maculiv, J. II.

Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Blake, W. T.

Brandon, W. Gnlick. J. Barrett, E. J.

Stranack, Williain R. Groth, nenry Gurney, 11. J. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs.

K. W. Buttle, Mr. and Mrs. M.

Buff, Miss Ella Evans, W. il. Parks, I). Bartholomew, E. W.

Jewell, Mis3 Nico l.ii, Miss Conuelly, J. Piruie, F. A. Van Wicklen, N. K.

Schooiimakcr, J. Htymers, Mr. and Mrs. McCulluni, C. W.

Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George W. lilakn, Mrs It. McFeeters, Mr.

and Mrs. G. Goodwin, Edward A. Hall, F. Smith, Mrs.

Woodbury. F011 A DIOCESAN U.M0N. Ticctiusr CatiKBlic 1'ounjr Wen's Socio tlCN. A meeting of representatives of the various Catholic parish clubs of Brooklj'n for tho purposo of formulating plans for the establishment of a diocesan union was held at tho rooms of tho St. Patrick's young men's society, at 87:3 Bedford avenue, last night.

The movement was suggested recontly by the lie v. Father Thomas E. of St. Patrick's church. It is proposed to undo all the local Catholic church young men's societies into one irotteral executive body.

Its objects will be to promote uthlotic sports among its members. Charles Webber was Biaio temporary chairman and Daniel Ha secretary. A nominating committee to seiect permanent oihoei's was appointed. The next meeting will be held lu April, when a permanent headquarters will be decided upon. The committees from the various churches in charge of the affair are: Sts.

I'eter and Paul's, C. J. Havey, J. (ilynn, li. O'JJonahiie; St.

Patrick's, P. J. Mc Kenmi, John Bwver, Charles Callahan: Our Lady of Victory, Mr. Foy, W. J.

Hill, Gormsn; Holy Trinity, F. Bittuiger, Joseph Seuger, G. Stoahing, Joseph Thomas, Joseph Denber; Assumption, B. J. Gilency, A.

C. Quillen, P. S. Mc Muiuv; St. Cecilia's, G.

Kcenan, J. Logue, ,1. Martin; St. Thomas', J. A.

Van Wyuer, J. A. Co iniskev; SI. James', D. Haggertv, J.

Carroll, Buclilev; St. Augustine's, J. J. Grace. J.

a. Guilder, L. A. Brothers: St. Paul's, C.

Williams, Joseph Lee, William Kinsclla, E. W. Daly: St. Jo soph's, Henry jlcMahon; St. Stephen's, John l.o.vc, C.

L. dworin, J. Cosgrove; St. Nicholas', N. 11.

Kinn, N. liieimann, A. Holyhauer: St. Johu lie Ev digelist, .1. F.

llimoli, J. J. Brady; Citation. W. Su St.

Peter's, Mr. Lowler, Mr. Lougiiliii. Charles Weber: Confraternity of Sa cred Heart, M. F.

Dunne, Charles F. Donuhue, C. II. McAniey; La Salic, Air. Bradley, Oscar Kor siiaw, F.

L. Mali'. IN AH) OF LUCAL CHARITIES. i3ic I tiMtitntioiiei I2eaei'ited Church Atfair. by a Every person who patronized the apron sale and entertainment for the benefit of the ladies aid society of the Marcy avenue Baptist church, hid 1 in the edifice last night, was presented with handsomely decorated cup and saucer.

The exercises consisted oi readings by Professor G. R. Phillips and piano selections by Miss Hattie Mason and Charles McDonald. Tho apron sale was under the supervision of Mrs. William Schwalbe, Mrs.

Phillip Bogert, Mrs. George Cox, Mrs. James Williams, Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Sauford, Mrs.

Gaylor, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Brinkerholl'. The Misses Nettie Washburn, Katie Mclicreg, Sadie Kiue, Jennie Cornell, Aggie Lehman, Hattio Mason and Matlie Lehman had charge of the refreshments. The charities contributed to by the organization benefited by last night's entertainment include the Baptist home, Brooklyn orphan asylum and Brooklyn nursery.

1.0 tSH.B COI.LKUE liHOKXTS. At meeting of the incorporators of Long Iiiiuid college hospital, held last evening iu the rooms of the institution, an election was held for five regent wljich resulted in tho following selections: It. Dodge, Henry D. Polhemus, Charles W. Ide, Charles W.

West. Joseph H. Lester, 0. Eugene Guuthor aud Jarvis H. Wight were elected inspectors of olection for tho coming year.

MUXES FUOB Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Worth of Bridgehampton are at Ashrille, N.

6. Madison Topping was thrown from a wagon and had his arm broken. Tho WtlUlnnon property haa been sold to John Schouok, a formor resident of the yillase, for favour peace. The construction, which was intrusted to the architects Iktinos and Kallikrates, was begun in 454 and finished 438. Phidias reserved to himself tho execution of the chryselephantine statute for the interior aud the desigmng ol tne marble sculpture for the exterior.

This consisted of two podimout groups, a frieze 52a teet lone running round tho top of the cella wall outside and a serious of ninety two metopes, running along the whole entablature between the architrave and tho cornice. These soulnturos were intended to tell the whole story of Athenian civilization, typified in the life and worship of the groat goddess. The coloBsal statute, tho Par thenos, was composed of gold aud ivory, with a core of wood and clay. The body, limbs and face ivory; tho hair, drapery and helmet or gold and detachable. The quantity of the latter material employed weighed forty four talents.

Tf i A tlmQ Pi Yiftnlisa rsni esented tuO goddess in her warlike aspect, so the Parthonos represented her as the housoaeepiug patroness or peace. She was represented standingand clothed in a full garment reaching to her feet. On her head was a helmet surmounted by a BPhinx and two griffins; over her shoulders was thrown the ifi iie, tho symbol of power, with the gor goneion in front; in her lott hand she held her shield and spear, both of which rested on the ground; in her right hand she held a statue ot Victory nearly four cubits high. Her sandals were of ivory, with thongs of gold. On the base of tho statue was a relief of the birth of Pandora: on the edge of the sandals a battlo between Ken tanra and Lipitha): on the inside of the shtold a battle between gods and giants; on tho outside a battle between men and Amazons.

In the latter Phidias introduced his own portrait. The tale of this famous work is not known. Doubtless It disappeared from the temple when that was turned into a Christian church. More or less rode representations of it appear ou coins aud elsewhere, and iu 1859 there was found in Athens a rude statuette which undoubtedly shows the main features of its composition. Thero also exists in the British museum a fragment ot a marble Bhield, iu all probability a copy of the shield of Ihe Parthenos.

The relief on it represents a battlo between mon and animals, going on round a Medusa's head, and contains a figure which may well be the portrait of Phidias. Ihe subject of tho eastern pediment group was the birth of Athena, or, to drop mythical language, the now birth of the Athenian people, which had sprung, as it were, in a moment, through the Persian wars, into free, conscious, triumphant existence. In the middle of the group was the summit of many peaked Olympiio, with Zens presenting the newborn, but full grown, product of his brain to the other Olympian divinities. How this part of the scene was managed, we do not know, the ceutral figures of the group having disappeared, perhaps, at: early as the fourth century. About the rest we are better informed.

The southern side looks toward the rising day; the northern toward the vanishing night. JNight departs and day is ushered in when Athena is born. The former is represented by the large eyed horses of Selene sinking slowly over the one horizon and the latter by the fiery steeds of Helios thundering up over tho other. As theuaateru group portrayoa tne Dirm oi mueuu, so tho western showed how she camo to be the tutelary genius ot Alliens, its subject was mo decision of the disputs betwoen hor aud Poseidon for the possession of the Acropolis. Poseidon appears to have been the chief god of tho old sea faring ryreiieuians ana ino representative oi their obsolete civilization, based upon sea roving and piracy.

Athena, on the contrary, the chief divinity of the people who gradually supplanted the Tyrehouians on the Acropolis, was the pat oness ol Homcu me tuu muimnj. noi niuuiiiu the dispute marks the rise to the ascendancy of a people devoted to the arts of civilized life. lu its composition tne group resomuies mat oi the eastern pediment of the Olympian temple, with Hub marked exception, that the former lias no central figure. It port rays the moment just after tho disputants, who occupy the middle of tho pediment, are about to en ter thoir chariots and depart. The buiuoci oi tho friaze of tho Parthenon was the chief act of worship whoreby the Athenian people houorod their goddess, the quadrennial Panathonaic pro cession ending in a presentation oi a Hpieimm peplos in her most ancient temple.

Hardly any subject could be better suited tor a frieze, and for nouo could the artist draw more directly iroui nature and oxperieuco. The whole procession is represented from its start outside tho sacred gate to its arrival before tho temple of Athena i'oiias, l. mo eastern portion oi mo Erechthoion. Above the eastern, or main en trance, is a group representing the presentation at tho temple gate of tho poplos, which the priest receives tromabag. Of the ninety two metopes that once adorned the entablature oi tne rar thenou seventy eight remain, iu a more or less fragmentary condition.

Tho very nature of niRtrinAM iieiiln it almost imuossible to make a series of tuein represent a common subject. Subjects having a comiuun hero, such as tiie twelve labors of Hercules, which woro found iu the temple of Zeus, wore especially adapted far motopes. It does not seem, in tho Parthenon, that a single action wan overextended over two motopeB. Tho subjects all roprosont victories of order aud civilization over tho various forms of anarchy and barbarism. Professor Davidson's lecture was admirably illustrated throughout by a large coiioctiou of stereoptioou views of tho sculptures ol the Parthenon.

FIREMEN TO FRATERNIZE. Broohlya Volunteers ts Aid in a Ccle braiioH a.t Hobokun. Memorial day will be celebrated in great style at Hobokon. It will mark the change from the old volunteer to the paid fire department in that place, and tho former will unvail a monument, in hich ceromomes the veteran voluntoer aud the volunteer firemen of this city will participate. The Volunteer firemen's association of Brooklyn held its regular monthly meeting last night in the olty hall.

Iu the absence of the prosidont aud two vice presidents, Secretary Abraham Ben nett called the meetiug to order by saying that as the three highest oflioorB iu the association woro not on hand it would bo necessary to select some oue to preside over thoir deliberations. W. Chevalier moved that ox Supervisor J. w. Walker be called to tho chair and it was so or dered.

The chairman returned thanks for the honor conferred and immediately proceeded to busiuess. While tho secretary was reading the minutes of tho last meeting First Vice Presidout E. Clarence Murphy entered tho hall and Mr. Walker vacated the honored soat bo had held for livo minutes in favor ot tho ox alderinau, who read the report of tho treasurer iu which it was stated that there was a balance ou hand in the strong box amounting to $3,070.78. lbo investigating committee reported lavor ably ou Felix Campbell, Thomas Cook, James W.

Ternaii and Alfred Dickinson the first named for life, aud ltwas ordered that their names beeu rolled. There were three propositions for membership and they were reforrod to tho usual com mittee. The secretary road a communication from MrB. E. J.

Oruio, inclosing acheck tor $100, which was accepted with thanks. A communication from the secretary of the Hoboken firemen's association inviting the local organization to participate iu the unveiiiug of a monument in that city on memorial day was read and created much debate. "Tommy" O'Connor raid that after tho memorial parade in this city they could go to Hoboken and tramp round that city for exercise ouly fgreat laughter lu which everybody joined, but Mr. O'Connor kept on advocating the cwo para lea aim no was en ilnrsAr hv llolonftl sirev. uther miimljers snoke on the same subject and the chairman said that the asBOCiation should make haste slowly, as it was verv kind of the Hoboken people to send the invitation.

The invitation was accepted. He then read a communication diciiaei J. Cum inincs. chairman of tho committee on ceremonids inviting the body to parade with tiie grand army on memorial day. J.

V. Scalley spoke in favor of turning out with the Brooklyn body aud against going over to lloboiien. Mr. O'Connor said it wbb true that their asso ciation was not a military one, but ho roinoin bered the time whsn they were gla4 to march in the rear, in front of the ambulances. Clarence Murphy said that the most attractive part of a procession was always placod iu the rear, so that the populace coma gaze on and admire tlioni, and then he put tho rjuestion, but be tiii a a vole could be taken Mr.

Siinllv again nb. joctod, and Mr. O'Coiinur said: "Oh, you're from the Twelfth ward." It was resolved to parade with tho Grand Army men, anu yir. Uonuor, having carried his point, immediately moved that a committoe of ten bo appoiutod to secure music for tho occasion. This ho also secured, and then the secretary read a communication from i'latbush inviting the whole budv to join them iu a ball, to bo given on April l.

xiie invitation was accopted. Another communication from the firemen of Charlestowu, asking the association to join them in a ball to be given thero ou Easter Monday, was read. Mr. O'Connor movod that every man in the organization be requested to go, and It was so oruei eo. HOT F.I.

AKglVAI.S. St. Geouok E. L. Watz, Plainfield, N.J.

B. W. Martin, Atlanta, J. H. Uaydeu, Phila delphia; G.

W. Mayuard, New York; S. G. Pax, T. H.

Lennett, H. A. Barro, F. S. Matthews, Ii.

Daniel, Brooklyn. CiiAiiENDOH Mr. and Mrs. E. R.

Christ man B. B. Carpenter, F. H. Bell, K.

A. Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. H. W.

Overman, E. E. Job, Philadelphia; B. J. Stoker, William U.

Gill, Baltimore; S. C. Ciii av. J. A.

Hoyt, A. NeUon, W. II. Meyer. Levin, New York; Mr.

and Mrs. H. C. Curtin, Newark, N. Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Fisher, Mr. and Mi J.

A. Brown, Albany, N. B. W. Van Kleeck, St.

faul, Minn. N. E. J. Williams, i P.

J. uurrv. wood briiliTP. Providouce. 11.

F. 11 iimnhnll. Hartford. Charles Steers. Dan bury.

B. J. Jackson, Piainflc ld, N. E. Hobarl, Amherst.

Mr. and Mrs. Beaumont, Boston, H. N. Powers, Piermont: Johu Koborts, Elizabeth, N.

E. Knwenhauson, I. a. Catliu, Charles L. Perry, H.

T. King, Brooklyn. FUHKBAh Of A PASTOU'S WIKK. Mrs. Lau.

wil'o of tho licv. liobort Lau, pas tor of St. Paul's Evangelical church, Leonard street, near Van Cott avenue, was buried in Lin den hill cemetery yesterday afternoon. The women of tho church sent soveral bountiful lloral tokens showing their high regard aud lovofor the deceased, who was an active helpmeet to her husband tn church work. Mrs.

Dau died on Tuesday last after a protracted illness. KPffdltTH l.KAUl'E X0TE8. The Epworth league of Sag Harbor will tender i farewell reception to tho Ha v. B. F.

Ttoeve of tho Methodist church ou Monday evening. The chapters of the Epworth league of Long Island will go on an excursion to Washington March and returns March 37. A mass meeting will be held in Wesley church, ovor which Bishop Hurst will preside. SIKUKL'S lilCOSK REVOKED. Tho excise commissioners mot Wednesday afternoon and revoked the lioeiiso of August Siegel, 31 Sande street, who was convicted a couple of weeks ago of Sunday liquor selling.

Tho commissioners claim that the court couviction revokes the license by law aud that their action is merely Jupplementary md unnecessary except as a oxill adit. I.