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26 the award cost nearly a thousand pounds. TRUST COMPANIES. LOYD'S PUZZLES. QUESTIONS ANSWERED. WITH THE AMATEURS.

milk train, on my return from WaybasSc, and may have had an aggravated hayseed' appearance, when the following note woe. handed to me: Brooklyn, January 23, 1897. Mr. Sam Lloyd: Dear sir Inclosed please find my answer to your patch quilt puzzle. Tours, C.

K. I'. S. Excuse my trying to And fault with your solution of the coese puzzle as published in the Basle of the ITtli. I must have been thick not to see that It was correct: firxi state will meet In Brooklyn this year and the Art Association building, 174 Montague street, will be the meeting place, the days being February 26 and 27.

These sessions are very progressive and helpful in their Influence, and the coming one promises to be a great treat in the way of art education. Edgar M. Taylor, an artist who formerly had a studio in tho Bank building, recently made an ingenious poster In black and white. was to commemorate tho revival ol a club. A cemetery front is shown, with graves having stones inscribed with the names of different club members.

In the micon light the forms of the ex clubites are arising from the graves, the artist having reproduced each prominent one 'ghostly facsimile of the original. The composition is weird and airy, and has much imagination about it. Printed notices have been sent to local ar tists, apprising them of the fact that the fine loan exhibition at the new Institute building will open on March 15. Colonel Chapman, Carll H. De Silver and John S.

James are those to be communicated with in regard to sending in pictures. Harry Roseland has sold to the Century company the right to reproduce his principal Academy picture, which attracted so much attention in the fall. An offer from another prominent house was also made for the reproduction right. Mr. Roseland is at work on a new subject, "News of the South," showing an old colored man poring over a news Paper, while his wife stands beside him, eagerly scanning the same treasured sheet.

Clinton Peters, who started his successful career in Brooklyn, has returned from abroad. In Baltimore he has commissions to paint seven portraits. The young artist has many friends in this city, and considerable work of his is to be found here. Miss Eleanor Bannister is painting the portrait of a distinguished New Yorker. She has posed her first subject simply and with great dignit An illustrator, who has much good work in a quiet way, is Augusta Sittig.

At present she is at work on the figure of a girl in a hammock, under branching foliage. Another illustration of hers shows a woman sitting down to pare potatoes in tho midst of a household scene. Local artists have received advance circulars to the effect that the Academy pictures for the spring exhibit will be received from March 11 to March 13. A long time is thus afforded to artists to prepare their work, after the notice has been given them, and the plan is an excellent one. The exhibit will open April 5.

IS Some competitors treat the matter bo serious ly that despite the fact that there are thou sands upon thousands of other3 equally conft dent, they favor mo with quires of closely written paper, not disputing my explanation, but maintaining that they gave tie same answer. Looking upon It as purely a matter of naming the Chinaman who disappeared, Mr. D. T. Mathers, city clerk of Woodbury, N.

registered thirteen guesses, each one in the different name of some member of his family, 'therdby feeling sure of winning 'a bi cycle. One writer way from Texa3 claims a wheel on the merits of tho following imitation of Longfellow: Have you soen Loyd's puzzle mystery? Seen his thirteen Chinese swordsmen, With their pigtails waving wildly, With their long swords brandished Have you moved the little button, Have you seen a swordsman vanish. Vanish with such stealth and quickness That there's nothing left behind Nothing left to tell tho story? If you'll listen I will tell you. Tell you where that swordsman vanished; Who has caused the great asylums For the insane of our country To bo filled to overflowing With the women, men and children, Who went mad in searching for him. On the shores of China's empire Stands a swordsman gazing at you.

Who is neither "bland nor chlldllka" For in cutting oft his pigtail He has wrought a crime most dire. Right above him stands another. One foot rests on the Russian cmplra' Right below the sea of Okholsk; And we fancy, though we know not That his pigtail's cleft In twain. Now move up the little button And the last named one will vanish; One leg's claimed by him above him. And tho right by him below.

At this point he mokes his exit To what placo no mortal knows. He has harkened to the mandate, "Get ye now from off tho earth." He has harkened and has heeded And if what we think be true, That his pigtail has been severed. He is lost to home and country. Lost, alas! to even heaven; And we dare not seek below, Where are you, vanished swordsman, Where's your "disembodied Comes an answer from the darlcness; Comes an answer, like Poe's raven, "You will find me nevermore!" ELIZABETH L. MURPHY.

Here is one from a practical standpoint: Pittsburg, September 25, ilr. Sam Lloyd of Brooklyn (N. Daily Eagle: Dear sir In reading last Sunday's Eagle I saw an answer to your "get off the earth" puzzle from a Dr. Hall and I note that his solution is practically the same as mine, sent you July 13. If you will refer to my letter that date it will be seen that I claimed that the perfection or imperfection in the drawing of the Chinamen did not enter into the problem, but that the same thirteenth Mongolian vanishes and that he is the only one of the thirteen that really gets off the earth.

The figures are so ingeniously arranged on the spiral, with an end on and an end off the earth, that when the disk moves that thirteenth man shrinks or Is merged Into the remaining twelve Chinamen. Turning the disk In the opposite direction brings him into evidence again Just as plainly. Get thirteen people each with a paper tube and each look exclusively at one Chinaman on the disk, then let another person turn the disk and the disappearance and reappearance of the thirteenth man become Immediately apparent. Tho principle of the puzzle, I am convinced, lies In the lntorchangeabillty and readjustment of the parts of the figures, enabling one to get a new set of figures at each move of the disk. Perhaps you have heard of the counterfeiters' old trick whereby they made twelve dollar bills Into thirteen bills that served the purpose of illustrating their Ingenuity, while not, I presume, intending to produce money that would pass current; or, let ma give you a simpler Illustration.

Given thirteen heaps of dirt, all can be taken from one heap and distributed among the remaining twelve, so that their appearance Is not materially altered and yet anyone not knowing about the general distribution of tho one heap would wonder what had become of it. The fact that the figures remained perpendicular bothered me considerably, but after a good deal of watching I ascribed it to the change of right for left feet which takes plaoe between the eleventh and twelfth and fourth and fifth men. If a common sense Interpretation of the puzzle is Intended I hold that the thirteenth Moneolian vanishes or geta off the earth in the manner explained above. Very truly yours, W. G.

ROGERS. Care of Hugus Hacke, Pittsburg, Pa, "With tho presentation of tho above explanations I have' been asked to Include in the selection, I think it best to say that the publication of the answers for this special award will have to be considered closed. About fifty answers have appeared in tho columns of the Sunday Eagle, and as I am satisfied that the best answer received may be found among those fifty answers, I shall select the one which I deem to be the best from that number, and will announce It next week. SAM LOYD. LOCAL AET NOTES.

Miss Edith Sawyer is at work on the portrait of a young woman with hair of a warm brown color and clear, rosy complexion. The composition is rich and quiet' and the artist Is malting a very acceptable picture. Mrs. C. B.

Snyder, whose oU work is familiar to many, has been working in pen and ink of Hearing that the Tombs was to be torn down she went to New York and sketched ihe old prison. The skotches are very interesting. Miss Anna Halsey has been painting in aquarelle recently, her subjects being two landscapes, which show an easy, graceful method of handling. An old. mill on the arm of a stream is one subject, and there Is a low toned and sustained color and atmosphere effect about it which is extremely good.

The foliage is soft in outlins and the composition as a whole expresses much. Its companion water oolor shows a group of blossoming trees near a stream, and also has a pleasant note of its own. The Montauk club will give its annual loan exhibition about February 16. Local artists are preparing some canvases for this display, which will make it a strong and telling one. Benjamin Bggleston has painted one of the best things he has yet given out in his study of an.

old cpen air restaurant In Paris. A sunny, warm effect it is, almost southern in its key; tho figures of tho old comrades at the table, the artist, with painting case and general air of Bohemian independence, the figures of the peasant women, laughing as they stroll past the stand, and the old bull dog asleep in the sun, all make up a composition of easy temper and joyous unconcern. The color feeling is strong and the atmosphere is as brilliant as Fortuny's. Another exhibition of much interest will he the Union League club's display, which Is is expected to begin February 3. Local artists are making ready for it and some notable examples of their work will appear there.

Miss SIttig is doing some pastels, one of which shows a little fair child, who wears one of the picturesque bonnets popular with juveniles. Its lines quaintly bring out her fluffy blonde locks and give a picturesque and antique look to the study. Miss SIttig has painted the flesh tints clearly and daintily and otherwise brought out the color of the eyes and lips to advantage. Solger, the artist whose portraits are frequently seen in local drawing rooms, has painted an attractive portrait of Miss Dorothy, the little daughter of a Carroll heights resident. The child's pose Is naive and artless and tho coloring is fresh and pleasant.

A fine still iife, which hangs on the wall of the room devoted to that purpose in the Brooklyn Art school, is by William M. Chase, and is a truly remarkable example of painting. The famous artist did it in about an hour, and the copper pot and brass kettle which are the subjects of tho canvas, have been so cleverly painted that the illusion at the proper distance from the study is perfect. V. H.

Snyder is painting a landscape showing a street in San Joachim, Canada. Tho effect is a peculiar one and acceptablo from Its novelty as well as its merit. Back of the houses, which are white, a hiU rises, covered with foliage. Tho sun brings out tho brilliant tones of white on tho whitewashed stone houso and the red roof of tho out hulldings, with, an almost Spanish effect. Mr.

Snyder, in hisrecont visit to Canada, made numerous valuable sketches, which have been exhibited in the academy and elsewhere. The Art Teachers' association. oZ the Brooklyn Trtigt CORNER MONTAGUES AND CLINTON 8T3. Capital entirely invented In U. S.

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Brooklyn 1.5S1. Cards Circulars Mil Heads Blanks Law Wftrfr description of PRINTING IS? BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE JOB Wwhingtwa utfJcbsMo Kt The committee appointed by the Booth Dra ma tle society to up a plan of reorganization of the society so that the performances may hereafter be given at the Academy of Music' has successfully accomplished its task and the result of its labors was before the society at a meeting held on Thursday evening The plan will, It is said, give universal satisfaction and the members have agreed to put forth their best efforts to Insure its success. A circular detailing the out lines of the plan is to preparation and it will sent to all the memJbers, both active and. subscribing, who not present the other evening. Their earnest co operation will be asked for.

Should the work of the committee meet with the good results hoped it. 'is most prohabile that tho regular April performance will be given. Should there be delay, however, action will be deferred until next season when it is an almost assured fact the society will give It3 six regular performances at the Academy of Music. The society has always been conservative lit its undertakings and will not go ahead now unless it feels perfectly secure in doing so. Meanwhile the interest of the members has been keenly shown and it is gratifying to note that not one resignation has been received.

On tho contrary, several new members have been elected. Should the society decide not to give a regular performance in April, It Is very likely that one or two benefits may bo given in that month for organizations that have previously availed themselves of the society's services. Whatever else may be accomplished, no effort will be spared to insure the success of the performance under the auspices of the Brooklyn Lodge of Elks at the Academy of Music on Wednesday.March 10. The cast has been, practically completed and will shortly be announced. Nearly all the established favorites of the' society will be seen in congenial roles and as the farce itself is one of the funniest ever written, a.

highly entertaining performance may be expected. The full membership of the Booth Dramatic society will most likely be present on the occasion of this benefit, as an ararngement is under way to regard this as the regular March performance, as far as the society is concerned. Rehearsals have begun in earnest, and the members of the cast will not fall to avail themselves of the opportunity to Impress upon their professional brethren the fact that dramatic skill, ability and talent may he found outsldo of the profession. While the attention of the members is to a great extent occupied by this benefit, the social pleasures of the society are not to be allowed to discontinue. A progressive euchre party is being talked of for a date in February and a theater party a little later in the season will very pro'baJbly be given.

The performance of "Our Boarding House" for the. Home circle has been abandoned, but a mutually satisfactory agreement has been reached. Altogether the members of the society have much to interest them and their enthusiasm in its success has not been chilled by the temporary set backs the society has received in the courts. The latter have resulted rather In renewed energy and determination that the society shall retain Its creditable place among the amateur dramatic organ zatlons of the city. In order that more time may be devoted to the production of tho play of "Quack, M.

the dramatic committeo of the Gilbert Dramatic society has decided to postpone the production of the play, and to substitute for the next regular performance another of Fred Marsdon's comedies, "Cheek." It was deemed necessary that such a course should be adopted because the former play has never before been played here, and the dramatic committee wanted to be sure that the play shauld be successful without the shadow of a doubt. On this account there will be many rehearsals. The production will be under the personal direction of James Jordan Darling. The play has a.n interesting plot, and a very pretty tribute is paid by the author to the influence a woman can exert for either good cr evil. The cast is as follows: Dick Smytho C.

T. Wiegand Ted Brower J. Edward Quinn Ray Sanford Benjamin F. Carter James Atwell John Dyer Coloned Walter Sanford E. G.

Ostrandor Policeman William B. Short Moses William B. Short Walt Aston Jordan DarllnK Samuel Lafayette McDonald Nell Libbie Healey Ballentlne Mabel Racket Georgle Powers Carhart Jane Atwell Vietta Hiler On Monday evening last at Prospect hall the Lyceum Dramatic society gave a very creditable production of the three act comedy "Our The cast was as follows: Mr. Do nblnson Joseph E. Segrell Mr.

Bllaby Louis R. Kiermaler Captain Ftherston F. Koile Guy Warrener Peter J. Brady Rev. John Talbot.

Charles F. Stevert Batters George W. Sullivan Mrs. Dobbinson Miss Lillian Batzo 1 Olive Miss Anita J. Hughes Enid Thurston Miss Lottie Rennert Maud Ellaby Miss Bessie Waugh Joseph B.

Segrell made an excellent Mr. Dobbinson; Louis R. Klermaier as Mr. Ellaby had a very prominent part and received much applause. William F.

Kolle as Captain Fetherston made an excellent impression as a love maker and received his share of applause. Peter J. Brady as Guy Warrener, although short in stature, showed himself every, inch an amateur actor and received the greater amount of applause. Charles F. Steyort as the Rev.

John Talbot acted his part in an excellent manner and deserved the applause which he received. Mrs. Dobbinson was impersonated by Miss Lillian Batzel and, although she had an important part, she did It well and received a great amount of applause. Miss Anita J. Hughes as Olive Dobbinson, and Miss Lottie Rennert as Enid Thurston, Dobbinson's niece and ward; Miss Bessie Waugh as Maud Ellaby made a very creditable appearance and were applauded.

Last, but not by any means least, Mr. George W. Sullivan as Dobbinson's servant, although the audience saw very little of him, he will show, his ability when an opportunity presents itself. This comedy was a new venture for this society and for the short time they rehearsed it, it was presented without an error and we trust we will see them again In this line. A large delegation of the Jefferson Dramatic society was on hand and it was evident they enjoyed it immensely, for they were continually applauding.

Among those who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Cleverly, Mr. and Mrs. Luhr, Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. William Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs.

Kopkie, John Larkins, Hattie Larkins, John McCormick, Jennie McCormick, Joseph Hopkins, Josie Estes, Mr. and Mrs. Thumle, Michael Kelley, Mrs. Smith, John Farrell, Mr. and Mrs.

Wagner, James Sullivan, Eugene Sullivan, Edward C. Ross, William Mahrt, THE MISSES DYER'S EUCHRE. A very pleasant euchre party was given at the residence of the Misses Dyer, at 228 McDonough street, on Thursday evening. The prizes were won as follows; First men's, Mr. Porter; second, Mr.

Kenney; first women's, Miss Ryan; second. Miss de Milt. After a collation was served dancing was Indulged In, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music by Messrs. Porter, Collins, McMahon and the Misses Elizabeth Keenan, Kate Wilson and Margaret McSherry. Among those present were: The Misses Elizabeth Keenan, Laura de Mlilt, Kate Wilson, Llllle Dyer, May Dyer, Margaret McSherry, Miss Ryan, Marie Andrews of New York, Miss Collins, Mrs.

Taylor. Mrs. Dyer and Messrs. Porter, Collins, McMahon, Feeley, Dyer, Kenney, Keenan and Ayres. "Yes," exclaimed the elephant, bitterly, "they have gone and educated my wife to almost human Intelligence, and now she doesn't know how to get along with one trunk any more." There were times, possibly, when education was not tho blessing it was cracked up to be.

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Wallace. Joseph B. White. Leonard Moody, John Hegeman. Pamphlets, "Why People Should Do Business Wjith Xnut Companies," tre pa weUcatlon, Corrupondantt should not feel ditappointed when their questions are not anitcered immediately, at the information tolicitcd frequently requires eonriderable reteareh.for which ample time ehould be allowed.

The name and adires cf the writer thould accompany every question. Notes T. For tho Information desired application must be made at th post office. Or. We know nothing of the Order of Iron Hall and cannot givo any advice regarding it.

On your own showing your certificate is not worth anything. The statement in the Eagle to which you refer was correct. Louis W. Prltzkow Is a Brooklyn boy. His connection with tho Primrose "West minstrels was brought about in this way: Prltzkow was employed in a printing office In Now York and Mr.

West was passing through the establishment when he heard young Prltz humming a song. West was impressed and immediately persuaded Prltz to join the minstrel company. His extraordinary tenor voice soon proved and remains an attraction. He has hod no musical education, being entirely self taught. His voice Is described as a mellow, rich tenor of a high compass, flexible and pure.

F. S. You can, if you elect, become a lawyer. You can study evenings at the Metropolitan law school, Clinton hall, Astor place, Jew York. "A Constant Reader" Your measurement appears to be proportionate.

For special exercise and diet consult a physician or soma professional athlete. "Will" Tho quotation "SI quod novlsti rectlus lstls candldus impertl; si non his utere mecum," from Horace, is translated as follows: Vlf you know anything better than these maxims frankly Impart them to me; If not, use these like me." "A Sleepless Soul" You should call the attention of the police to the liquor dealer in question. G. If the child alluded to as Illegitimate has not been adopted Into the family of the father the Illegitimacy remains. For any other reason than inheritance It Is of no consequence.

"Inquirer" We do not know of any order to be observed in placing English stamps In, on album. Ll Hung Chang now resides in Pekln. The ruler or monarch of Afghanistan Is called the amir. and the name of the present amir Is Abdur Ban man Kahn. Write to Miss Viola Allen for tho Information you desire.

"Harry" It la optional on the part of a man whether he prefixes "Mr." to his name on. his visiting card. It would be proper for Mrs. Charles Morton Edwards to have her visiting card engraved "Mrs. C.

Morton Edwards." H. "Audited" is the past tense of "audit," spelled with one only. The headquarters of the Volunteers of America is 34 Union square. New York. For further Information see the Eagle Almanac.

"Curious" On the subject of producing green pinks C. sends the following kindly letter: Seeing your answer concerning the coloring of pinks' I write to say that I have been told, though I cannot vouch for the information, that the famous green carnations were produced by clipping the flowers and setting them In water In which there was a strong solution of arsenic. I have colored balsams by putting indigo around the roots of plants but cannot say that'the results were satisfactory. It was a childish experiment. I think this is the way that gaTdeners produce variations in color, for I remember readlnir about certain plants bought from catalogue recommendation proving to be very different from what was expected.

Yet the following year being planted in a section of ground removed from certain plants which they resembled In color, they flowered naturally and as per advertisement. "A Reader" On the subject ot mbrtgages we advise you to consult a lawyer. "Ignoramus" Wilklo Collins did not complete Charles Dickens' unfinished story of "Edwin Drood." "An Inquirer" A young woman who desires a professional education might apply to the authorities of the Institution In which she wishes to be educated to ascertain whether she could negotiate a loan for the amount to pay her way with proper security. "Disputant" The two Indian commissioners who were murdered by the Modoc3 April 11, 1ST2, were Dr. Thomas and General Canby.

Mr. A. B. Meacham was partly scalped by the Indians after they supposed he was dead. The approach of soldiers Interrupted the scalping and Mr.

Meacham recovered and was In the city of Washington, D. for several years. A. The lowest temperature between 6 and 9:30 o'clock A. M.

in December, 1896, was 1351. W. It would be impracticable to take a moonlight picture with a 4x5 kodak. McE." In a game of crlbbage (two handed) A plays a 4 spot, a 2 spot, A a 7 spot, a 3 spot and A a 4 spot. A claims a run of three with 2, 3 and 4.

says not. Is right. 'T. F. The proper way for three persons who have an equal nine games each to play off for the second prize Is for the three to play a game and the winner takes tho prize.

"Inquirer" Unless the owner of a bicycle has the tools to work with his best plan Is to turn It over for treatment to a mechanic. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: They speak with love's Infinity, God's wondrous angels of the stars. Can you inform me as to the authorship of the foregoing lines nd where the original can be tound? MULLEE. Answer The lines quoted are in a little poem published some time ago In the Independent. The author is William Wilfred Campbell of Ottowa, Canada, and the title ot the poem Is "The Message of the Night." It Is as follows: I stand beneath the night's wide vast.

The awful curtains, dim, out rolled. And know time but a tempest blast. And life a thing tho hand may hold A thing the Nubian, Dark, may shut In his closed palm grasp, black and rude, Like dust in kernel of a nut Mid vasts of night's infinitude. And Reason whispers: Why debate A moment's thought, why breathe this breath? For all are gone, the low, the great; And mighty lord of all is Death. Yea.

Egypt built her ruined dream. Ana Greece knew beauty's perfect bliss, Then Science fanned her taper gleam And all for this and all for this: That when the fires of time burned out, The earth a barren ball should roll. With wrinkled winter wrapt about. And night eterno from pole to pole: And all the dreams of seers and kings. The pomps and pageants of the past.

The loves and vain imaginings. Ground into glacial dust at last. Ah! no such creed, my soul, for thee. As. underneath the night's wide bars They speak with love's Infinity God's wondrous angels of the stars.

And something In my heart some light. Some splendor, science cannot weigh Beats round the shores of this dim night The surges of a mightier day. Tho' all the loves of those who loved Bo vanished into empty air, Tho' all the dreams of age3 proved But wrecks of beautiful despair, Tho all the dust of those who fought Be scattered to the midnight's main. No noble life was lived for naught; No martyr death was died In vain. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: Does keeping brandy, whisky and other liquors Increase their strength? That is, does the age thus attained improve the liquors? j.

x. Answei It Is understood that if brandy and whisky are kept In a damp place they will grow weaker with age, because of the affinity of alcohol for water. If hrandy is kept in a dry, warm atmosphere it will grow weaker with age, because the alcohol evaporates more rapidly than the water. Cognac is generally kept in this way for two years, during which It loses considerable strength, but mellows and develops aroma. The loss in strength during the first year is generally between 7 and 10 per cent.

If whisky Is kept in a warm, dry atmosphere it will grow stronger for some time. In this case, also, the alcohol evaporates more rapidly than the water, but the heat causes a continuation of the fermenting process, which more than counterbalances the loss. As to other liquors, they are affected much in the samo way. To the "Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: Will you please tell me some facts in regard to China's great bell, which I have heard Is the largest In the world, as well as the oldest? RENE. Answer Wliat has been characterized as China's bell of liberty In Pekln Is regarded in many respects as the finest work of art in tho Celestial kingdom.

It Is a product of native skill. It weighs 120,000 pounds, stands fourteen feet high; has a circumference of thirty four feet and Is nearly a foot in thickness. It Is without a flaw or defect and Is completely covered, in relief, both inside and outside, with myriads of Chinese characters, each one an Inch In size. They form prayerful extracts from Buddhistic classics. A chronicler of the fifteenth century states that it was a period of supreme suspense in Pekln among all lovers of art and religion, from tho emperor down to the humblest craftsman, as the day and hour approached for pouring the molten metal into that myriad lettered matrix, and for producing Ta Chung, the noblest bell in all the world Answers to the Rebus Puzzle From Many Clever People and a Dozen Attempts to Master the Dorcas Quilting Bee Problem.

The rebus puzzle has created considerable Interest lor tho reason tSiat the sketches ot the two parrots, ae used by enterprising ad vertisers, are familiar to many who never teard the and some amusing answers have been su'brniLted which cover almost every class of trade. One cor respondent interpreted tho legend to infer a ctrict cash business with "an old bill closed before opening a new one." One little girl thinks it applicable to the "I ecream" business. An enterprising merchant eays it ex presses his ssntiinents regarding iis "goods TJ hic'tt epeak for themselves," 'calmcon itssxpt for the old blustering rival opposite," "competition defied." Many clever "plays upon tbs word "Re tail" were received and as being: close to the idea the dilapidated condition of tho poliys were commented, upon, es pecialSy by some the Adelphl and high Bctiool boys, who say that the birds represent the Polys before and after their last foot ball game. The correct answer was received from W. L.

D. Ruben, H. P. J. B.

Jennings, H. F. D. Kelsey, which Is as follows: 'Cta is tie best Poll I see," which famous axiom has been interpreted toy a dealer in Oolong to mean Honest tea is the best policy. Here is the sketch once more, so all lands may see 'Che point: Tho Rebus Puzzle.

It is well known that Euclid's works on mathematics were issued in two first pertaining bo theorems and problems, and the flocond to fallacies. This second work, which consisted of a series of false propositions, paradoses and errors for the pupils to correct was lost and Is to day entirely unknown, although the inspiration survives, as I know to my sorrow. A whole army of Eu cllds and Euclidesses are combining to convert that Dorcas quilting bee puzzle into a sort of boomerang and have presented me with a classical selection of gold brick puzzles, of which tho venera'bl Euclid might justly feel proud, and out of respect to whose memory I shall this week introduce a few synthetical problems supposed zo be gleaned from the lost second volume. Here once more we have The Patch Quilt Puzzle. The gen ial O'Grady is cautious and seeks further light on tfne subject.

THE DORCAS QUILT. To Sam Lcyd: As I didn't share Sam Loyd's outing at Uncle Ttube's homestead at Wayback I'm a little at a loss to know If the quiltwas originally wide enough for the l'jcky deacon and simply lengthened by the amount of the fifteen linger on a blas bit to suit his Ions drawn cut frame, or whether it was made a larger square. One arrangement will need more cogitation than the other. Perhaps the best way would be to send answers for both. W.

L. X. O'G. Tho above is answered by the following 'correspondent, who probably, without any attempt at deception, gives an answer, which, while it accommodatingly lengthens tho quill so as to cover the deacon's toee, dees not fill the bill, which cails for an enlarged square: Brooklyn. January 21, 1S97.

Mr. Sam Loyd, Brooklyn Dally Eagle: Dear sir I Inclose solution of the patchwork Qiiilt puzzle. Figure 2 shows how the large square should be cut and Figure 1 the manner of joining to include small triangle. Yours respectfully. MARSHALL B.

PEAL. 20 Albany avenue. Now here Is an answer which requires a close adjustment of the scales to decide Its merits: January 25, 1S97. Mr. Sam Loyd.

Daily Eagle: I hope you will say this Is correct. I've made so many mistakes lately that I'm half fi.fra.id to compote with Mr. Hayseed and the poetical W. L. D.

O'G. But what do men know about quilts, anyway? Unless Mr. Hayseed's city cousin, who must be a smart young: lady, has wheedled my Aunt Larrabee Into riving her the solution, when she was visiting Mr. Hayseed, I'm all right. For Mrs.

Larrabee Is my mother's sister in law, you know, and she sent mo the pattern of a six piece quilt. I hope it is tho same pattern as yours. Sir. Loyd. Anyway, it's a nice quilt and seems to be the right size.

Aunt Larrabee says the big quilt Is JUEt nineteen and one half fingers plus the width of a Anger, square. I send you the diagram. The portion 6 is the 'fifteen finger piece added to A' B' which is the big cjuilt. is the small quilt, composed erf: the pieces marked 1, 2. 3, 5.

Aunt Larrabee arranged the small pieces around the center piece. 5. In the positions 1', 2', and and then sews No. 6 onto the corner and it just fits. She may have had two patterns and given you tho other style, Mr.

Loyd. but this is what she sent to her niece, LOUI72 LARRAUEE. Nc hero ie a. case cf "gold trick," pure nd ffiaqptoi I yraa just getting oil vL the early. i i I' iOimd a S3' I "rrri" 11 9 He first cut the pieces, as shovrn in figure 1, and then, with a skillful shuffle, moved them around into position No.

2 and assured me that tho feat was done. I was astonished at tSieeaso with which he soived the problem, which had baffled tho entire Dorcas society, and was congratulating him most heartily, when, to our mutual surprise, the original triangular piece fell out of his sleeve! It had never been there at all! He enjoyed his mistake immensely, but, as he said he had mastored the Temperance Jim Jam puzzle, he would show me how to 'the Aim flam, and plated the pieces this way: It worked all right, but as I rememfoered that, tftey had tx that plan down at the Dorcas meet. I aflked him to wait a minute until I called a friend to eee if the thing was all square, but when I returned he had vanished like the thirteentfii Chinaman. Now here Is a prospect of a row in the Hayseed family, and Mrs. Larrabee, who saw the expression of Ruben's mouth when he read the Eagle, advises me to do nothing that will widen the gap, but the following letter ex plains itself: January 25, 1S37.

Mr. Sam Lloyd Dear sir I had quite made up my mind to let puzzles alone for evermore, but I felt Interested to see how Cousin Reuben came out In the red, rum and murder puzzle (which I did not even dare to try) and in looking for that saw the cjuilt puzzle of course that appeals to all women and so here I am at It again. Having once upon a time made a crazy quilt of 53S pieces, this puzzle seemed a more familiar subject to me than crows, geese, rum, etc. Cousin Reuben evidently does not think much of my ability in solving puzzles, but he should remember the last few have Just been great ones for farmers, so perhaps he had better reserve his decision for a little while yet, for if I work hard I may Improve, don't you think so. Tours truly, COUSIN' REUBEN'S CITY COUSIN." I inclose my Bolution to the puzzle: Clever Fatrtiwork.

n1 ftiil IS3 It will be seen that the small piece, is first cut from the square and dissected into four pieces, as shown, which are then placed on the top and side of the square so as to build it out to meet the requirements of the enlarged square, of which the triangular piece forms tho new corner. Just where tho fallacy of this demonstration comes ia would make old Euclid laugh in his sleeves. Now, here is what Reuben has to say about quilting bees: TVayback January 24, 1S37. Deer Sam: Didn't quite get the temperance puzzle, Did there's one consolashun, your Unklo was only a little mite astray. I only mlsec 112.04S combinations, while my frier.d, L.

D. was 7,750 wuus off than me the "Jersey fanner" ain't no where at all. Now, Sam, I was awful sory I didn't see you when you wua doim hist week. Ton see it wus like this, the PlowJogRers Progressive Euker Club and the Dorcas Sewing Sirclo had mcetlns on same nltcht. Now after the Ploivjoggers was threw playin Euker I sot around a spell talking with Cy Dockstader Hank Smith some of the boys after that I went over to Samanthy Lara bee's to see how the Dorcas quilting bee was getting on they told me you had jest gone.

Tco bad. 1 didn't you knew about the quilt being to short, Sam. cause one of the Dorcases told me you hnd spent most of tho evening a talking to the Wldder Bobbit poro thing she Jest lost her husband last spring nice looking: young woman, too "Well, they had tho greatest time you ever see trying to make that quilt larger. Couldn't seem to make tho extry piece fit no how. Well, I looked at It looked at fussed fussed was jest about agoing to give it up when, all of a sudden It struck me A I sez, sez Rube you got it.

You see fust I cut oft a corner piece about as big as the cxtry piece that made a square. Then I took cut up the balance like a fan patched them strips on to the smoi square there she wuz. (See slip.) Yours, RTJEEN HAYSEED. P. S.

In regard to that Rebu3 Puzzle, "Honesty is the Be3t Policy." Nuf sed. Now, Ruhan, your answer to the quilting puzzle Is a credit to your bringing up, and merits careful consideration. They have so much opportunity and necessity In the rural districts for placing judicious patches on their garments, that I knew you would do something clever and original. But, Reuben, don't get jealous and fly off in another goose chase. Take back the Insinuation about poaching on your preserves, and devote your energies to tho temperance cure.

Old Crow and the best policy. Here are a couple of letters from other puzzlers who smile complacently on the result of their labors: Brooklyn, Monday, January 2C, 1S37. Dear Sam I inoloae herewith what I think is tho correct solution to the patch quilt puzzle. It seemed very easy at first, but after working at It far a while I found that It was Just as hard as the rum and murder puzzle. After being unsuccessful Sunciuy, I tried It ayaln morning and Fucceoded In Retting the solution.

Now that it is solved it looics very simple, and it is very pretty, too. Very truly yours, L. "VV. TJSUYTilCA. Brooklyn, January 1S97.

Dear sir I trust that Mrs. Larahee, assisted, by thc other Dorcases, found romowhat less difficulty in fitting in the beautiful triangular piece than did yours. C. CAItPENTElt. Submitting the patchwork puzzle once more for tho consideration or our experts, who are also asked to pass judgment upon tho fallacies of what I term tho gold brick demonstrations, I will take a hasty glanco at the question of The et Off the Earth Puzzle.

This subject, despite the lively Interest maintained, reminds me somewhat of a five pound contest in London Tit Bits, which assumed such voluminous proportions in the matter, of crreenpnueace, that the making of llpr Ir Robert Edstrome, an artist In the Arbuckle building, has painted an important portrait. The subject is a well known society woman of Carroll heights. She is shown in an elegant ball gown of pale blue brocade, with a design of arbutus trailing over it. Rare lace covers the shoulders and a rufflike arrangement of it incloses the neck. The painting is in rich tones.

David Ciark of the Pen and Pencil club has done some good work in aquarelle. He belongs to the hill contingent of artists. A recent example of his work has been accepted for the exhibition of the Water Color society. "In Blossom Time" is the subject, and the composition and coloratura of the piece give evidence of Mr. Clark's ability to treat out door subjects with sympathy.

Another artist who puts a great deal of sympathy into her landscape work is Miss Sawyer, whose delicately handled, yet emphatic study of a New England evening in summer, with clear, warm tints in the sky, is very acceptable. The view is an extended one. The effect of broad and fresh masses of foliage, quietly tinged by twilight, and the soft expanses of distance, beyond, is very pleasant to the eye. Frederick Macmonnies, the famous sculptor, is recalled by his schoolmates In No. 35 school as a quiet, clever Brooklyn boy, who was always drawing on a stray sheet of paper, whenever one fell under his hands.

Mr. Wilcox of the Art gallery was a classmate of MacnaonnSes, and he says that all his mates felt that Frederick was going to make something fine in art. Julius Marsfelder has several marines at Woehr's gallery. He has been painting in California, and he reproduces the peculiar lazy swell, and gray effect of the Pacific, near the golden gate, to a degree which is very strong. "The Day Moon" is one of his studies.

C. Birte Ib a portrait painter of South Brooklyn who does a good bit of still life occasionally. A fruit subject of his showB some oranges and a group of nuts, whose tawny brown shells make a pleasing and rich harmony with the deep toned yellows of the fruit. A brace of quail also exhibits Mr. Birk's ability to paint birds understanding.

August Laux has painted an interesting decorative bit, which Is at Woehr's. It shows a scattered group of apples, under a Japanese umbrella. The effect made by the rosy tones from the paper parasol, and the deeper ones of the fruit Is very pleasant. C. A.

Burlingame sometimes Introduces a green teapot into his still life subjects with capital effect. Its tones are like those of malachite and Its smooth and beautiful surface is a rare freak of pottery firing. Though very valuable as an artistic "property," the teapot Is a cheap one. James Northcote has finished some taking little aquarelles. One which suggests the scenery near Sand's Point, shows a bit of shingle in the foreground and a gray spread of water, across which, in the middle distance, a point of land runs.

The day Is threatening and the whole tone of the study is realistic. Upon the point of land some houses stand out dim and gray. Another recent aquarelle of Mr. Northcote's is a snow scene. Mrs.

James Frederick Lockwood of Mc Donough street, gave a talk on Tuesday, illustrated with pictures on Napoleon. She will give a series of them in turn, one being intended to describe the beautiful Queen Louise, whose Ideal figure is so popular as a boudoir picture now. The Pen and Pencil club is about to have among other members Mr. Healy of St. Felix street, who doe3 some good things with the brush and has a fad for collecting pictures.

The club is doing some excellent work. Richard Randall has painted, among other aquarelles lately, one which has a snow scene for subject. The idea of distance is well suggested. Some slender trees in the foreground show dark against the whiteness of the snow and beyond are groups of maples and beeches, etched delicately against the pale background. C.

Wiegand, In his studiOy on Willoughby street, has some most artistic and vigorous canvases, the result of his summer and autumn work on Staten Island. The artist is enthusiastic over the scenery of that section. One of the most original marines which has been shown here lately, is a Mersfelder, which has only a bit of ocean washing up on tho beach for subject. The water is treated In a somewhat original manner, its motion, though by the simplest means, being shown so that tho observer is at once interested and attracted to it. A new McCord is at the Wilcox gallery It is mellow and full of the sentiment of the evening hour, without being gaudy or affected.

It is a marine, with sails shown against a rich sky. The atmospheric effect is subtle and the gradations of distance are well observed. EUPHONIA GLEE CLUB. Organized Under the Direction of Professor Maurice Arnold. The Euphonia Glee club of Brooklyn was formally organized Wednesday evening under the direction of Professor Maurice Arnold, tho composer of the opera "The Merry Benedicts," who has been engaged as director.

The club is composed of prominent young men and is limited to eighteen members, all well versed in music and sight reading. The organization is a very select one. Especial attention will be paid to the dynamic effects in chorus music. The members include soloists from several churches, while others are from oratorio societies of New York and Brooklyn and various other musical organizations. The club's many friends are anxiously looking forward to its first concert.

The members include tho following: Charles F. Da Silva. Kobert H. Wood. Harry Egintor, first tenors; Sidney "Wood.

Frank Little, A. Frank Decker, second tenors; Edmond il. Olson, Archie C. Laurence, L. P.

Steves, L. Itup recht, first bassos; H. It Pickerlne, Richard S. Wood, F. Little, second bassos.

BON JOUR. EUCHRE CLUB. The Bonjour Euchre club was entertained on Tuesday, January 26, by Mrs. J. Spencer Brown of 569 Macon street.

Eighteen games were played, Mrs. G. G. Brooks taking the first prize, a Dresden plaque; Mrs. Pettet, second prize, a silver shoe horn.

Those present were: Mrs. J. Case, Mrs. M. Corblshley.

Mrs. W. D. Munson, Mrs. P.

W. Lorza. Mrs. H. de Zavala, Mrs.

E. Husklnson, Mrs. Scharf, Mrs. Wilcox, Miss Snowdon, Mrs. A.

M. "Wilder, Mrs. C. Sands, Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs Wood, His.

F. J. Benjamin.