The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-13
BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.

| SUNDAY SCHOOL UsoN.--The monthly meeting Of the
Sunday School Union, which was held Monday even
ing at the Hanson place Baptist church, attended
\ by delegates from thirty different schools Mr. A A.
Smith presided. general discussion took place
the best Of securing the attention OF the children
Sabbaih scnno and OF impre5ng the mind OF the
child the instruction impaired by the teacher The
cessiy for simplicity In illustrating the lessons tho
| blackboard argued by Mr. Pardee He favored the
idea that brief sentences upon board secured attention.
when talking or preaching to child failed whatcyer
nigh. be- the Lesson Of the day, key note from would
be found most useful In placing upon the board so as to
b. in constant view OF the scholar Various propositions
concnfng with the views OF that gentleman made
and tho meeting adjourned.
Wfsr roISr CApgrsHT The Hon. John W. Hunter
Member Of Congress from the Third Congressional dis
trc has appointment this year OF cadet for the
West Point Military Academy. This appointment win
be given the youth In that district who can show
examination the highest qualifications morally, ply
sicliy and intellectually Inc field is open for COMPETE
tion Candidates for the cadcshp should address ther
applications In writing r. the Mayors Office Tho exam.
lining committee are Major General Slocum Rev. Or.
Sorrs and DR. J. :, Thorn.
LAYING OF CORNER SroyE.-The corner stone Of
new German Protestant church Lard Monday
afternoon with the usual ceremonies, Middle street,
between Fifth and Sixth avenues The pastor Of tho
conGreeat Rev. J, A. ReidseDash olciaed, assisted
by The Rev. Mr. Huobie, OF the Eighteenth street Metho
dist church. A numerous assembage OF persons was
present upon the occasion.
A PLucKy wos,s--A PrKPockEr DrEArEp-Yester-
street. while riding in that thorougharc Noticed
two men sitting beside her who acting In very
suspicious manner. On arriving The OF state
the hurriedly left the car, and shortly there
ssfes f Of saoanng sbs nae
daclv suspected the two parties referred 10 OF having
been the thieves and alshtng from the cars hurried
after them pursuit she overlook Of them,
and boldly seizn him by the wrist demanded her proper
ty The fellow attempted TO free himself from her grasp
being unable 20 do without becoming too demon.
strat,vc finally dcsistcd and sad an give yoa your
pocsetbook--dont have me arrested.n He thercupon
delivered the pockeibook and contents over to Mrs.
Riely who was comreed 10 release him as there was
officer or citizen In the vicinity to whom she Id
apply for assistance al that moment Tue rascal
qIently escaped arrest.
fiRs-The alarm Of lro which occurred about half.
past A. NJ yesterday caused by the burning Of
shany 10 RsAard street. south Brooklyn, owned by
Richard OBreu The building together with the fur
nure, was entirely consumed, involving a loss OF
81, 600: insured in the Liverpool Insurance Company
| for $500.
SxANc.--There good skating yesterday on the
Captcne ard other skating rnks and the symbols dis.
played 10 tina, effect throughout the city were greeted
| by hundreds who locked 70 the enjoyment Of that
| favorite sport
| An ALEGKp BURGLAR IN CusroDY.-A young man
narned John Doyle taken into custody yesterday
afternoon by the police Of the Forty third precinct on
charge OF burglary. II Ia alleged that prisoner was
Of gang no burglaously entered the OF Mr.
Charles vain, corner OF Inlay street and Hamilton ave.
nue., south Brooklyn, Monday night and stole fifteen
hams thcrefrom Doyle, who Is eighteen years old and
driver by occupation was locked up 10 await an exam
nation before Justice Buckley. He is 70 be an old
offender.
| CHARGED GRAND LARCENY police Of the
precinct yesterday afternoon arrested Michael
Grant aged twenty-five years, who stands charged with
grand larceny. Grant, alleged, implicated 10 the
rrcont robbery at the Columbia stores Columbia street
IRON which several barrels " -four were stolen iva
other men, named Jago and Eeddon, now In custody
charge OF being concerned In the theft All three
Will probably have hearing before Justice Buckley ths
morning.
ERooKLrS Yorye Msv's CnnIsrlAS ASSOCIATION
regular monthly meeting of this Assoc was held
evening at their rooms corner OF Fulton ayenuc and
Gaiatin place. The President, Mr. s. n. Barker pre.
sided and a. eight O'clock the meeting was oened with
the usual devotional exercises Tbs secretary read the
names of two hundred MEMOIRS admitted dur ng
toe asst month, after which the President INF
MrsElihu Root, OF New York, who read a essay on
cssay followed Rev. ar Brikley. the actury gave an
account o. what lad been done by the Assoc alton
iog tho month; shortly after which The tpectp. adj.
jOuTred There quito numerous atfe pdancs OF
lady and gentlemen members.
SuoriiFrea CAUGHT ~ rns Arr-yesterdav afternoon
Two women entered the store OF Mrs ouinoey A. 2es
Fulton street. and undcr the preenoe OF purchasing
began 70 examine goods QUE OF the clerks the
establishments, not altogether kiHk their appearance
watched Inc two visitors aud finally detected Of
them IN handing bundle Of yarn over the other,
who secreted II under her shawl and walked away. An
onhctr OF the Forty first precinct instantly
store, bu' her companion escaped The prisoner gave
her name Margaret Ovens her confederates Mary
Ryan. She wa held TO answer.
T THE Knos CorNry Army AND NAVY UNoS AssocIA.
TON "A special meeting Of this association was held
last eveping al room No County Court House. colonel