The New York herald., 1868-08-19

TIE IRISH BRIGADE.-The Irish Brigade Officers
Club 60 on their annual picnic and cotlon excur
sion to-day. The place selected Is Myers Grove,
Staten Island
WASHINGTON GRAYs, EIGHTH REGIMENT.-The
Washington Grays battalion will start on their ex-
cursi0n trip to Boston and Providence on the 25th
nst, and not on the 18th ins as previously stated
ST. BERNARDs ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH-A grand
picnic for the benefit OF the new Roman Catholic
Church OF st. Bernard will take place tomorrow, at
Lion Park, 10th street and Sixth avenue
THE Boss BAKERs.-The association OF employing
bakers had another meeting yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. John Keim presided, and Mr.. George Scheyer-
ling was secretary. Some new members were en-
rolled, and considerable amount OF money received
The principal object of the meeting was TO make the
final arrangements for their target excursion to-day.
SUDDEN DEATH.-AbOut three O'Clock yesterday
afternoon an unknown man, apparently about forty
years OF age, five feet nine inches in height with
dark hair and mustache, little bad fell at the
ner OF Br0ome and Elm streets, and died almost
Immediately His body was taken to the Morgue by
officer Croker of the Eighteenth precinct, and the
Coroner notified.
THE WASHINGTON GRAYs nave postponed their ex.
curson to Boston until the 25th ins their arrange
ments not having been entirely completed yesterday.
good deal Of interest is excited in Boston in
Quence Of the announcement OF their departure for
that city, and the members OF the battalion expect
lively time in the Hub.
FATAL CAR ACCIDENT.-An inquest was held at
Bellevue Hospital yesterday by Coroner Sohirmer
over the remains Of George Cutler aged thirteen,
who was run by car 1os of the Crosstown Rail-
road. The boy attempted on Saturday to jump on
the front platform OF the car I'm Grand street. but
slipped and fell beneath the car sustaining the in
jures which caused death. The jury rendered ver-
dict OF accidental death and exonerated the driver
from all bame
SUICIDE.-Coroner Flynn held an inquest yesterday
at 2s2 avenue B. over the body of Louis Funk Ger
man, aged forty years, who committed suicide. De-
ceased had indulged in excessive dissipation and
squandered all his means. On Sunday he spoke OF
shooting himself and Mrs. Funck but she left the
house for the day. Yesterday morning he loaded q
pistol with powder and q heavy dose OF small shot,
and his wife entered the door OF his room she saw
him put the muzzle into his mouth and discharge the
weapyn The effect was TO blow OF nearly all Of the
jaw and produce q dreadful wound. verdict OF
suicidal death was rendered.
GRAND TEMPERANCE FEsrrvAL.-The second grand
annual excursion and festival OF st. Bridgets Ro-
man Catholic Total Abstinence Benevolent Society
took place with great ec,dt at jones' Wood yester
day. The day was pleasant up to late hour in the
afternoon and about three thousand persons assem-
bled and participated in the festivities though the
succeeding rain chilled somewhat the enjoyment Of
the occasion. An excellent programme'of diversions
and pastimes was prepared and carried out with
by the managers and the lovers OF the terp
schorean art embraced ardently the opportunity OF
engaging I'm their favorite exercise
NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AT LION PARK.-The Ger
Gle Francas de rHarmone, one OF the best
social organizations In the city, held It's yearly
festival last night at the Lion Park. The spa
cious hall Of the hotel was 1lled by fash.
ionable assembly OF the better classes OF
our French citizens. who seemed 10 enjoy az all
Gallo people do, the delights OF the dance ana the
pleasures OF music. The arrangements were per-
feet: the ball. under the management OF the Pros
dent Of the club, Mr.. Salmon, was perfect success,
and. the supper most ENJOYABLE social reunion.
After supper the dancing was resumed ana was
maintained with spirit until late hour
MEETING OF THR SOCIETY OF PRACTICAL ENGT-
NETRs.-The Society OF Practical Engineers held
meeting last evening ut their room, NO. "a Cooper
Institute, to compare notes on "Water Meters and
their usesn Mr.. James A. whitney read very able
and exhaustive paper on the subject ana very IN
teresting discussion ensued. The pecuarties OF the
different meters now In use were explained and some
very valuable suggestions were glven ior the con.
distribution OF Croton that those persons who are
guilty OF "wIfu waster can be Immediately detected
and brought to book, thus preventing the 'woeful
want, which threatens the rapidly increasing popu-
lation Of this city.
BOARD or ExcrsE.-The Board met yesterday, nj
two O'Clock. Judge Bosworth, President, In the
chair. Commissioner Acton, from the CompAttee
on Applications, reported favorably In eighty appl
cations. Report received. Commissioner Nanierre
presented the application n Of eth the @ authorities Of Kings
Home OF Kings County, a. provided for In thu
amendment to the Excise act passed at the las
session OF the Legislature, and the add ional sum
$4,000 therein directed TO be paid annually 10 sucl
Home and suggested that the matter be referred e
the counsel Of the Board for iDors ion as to wheI
the $4,000 becomes due SO refereed The attorne,
made application for forty-fve swnrnonses returna
Bile September l. ordered. The Board adjourne,
to Tuesday next.
FESTIVAL OF THE AUSTRIAN BENEVOLENT Asso
cIATIoS.-A very large gathering OF German citizen
met last night at Terrace Car Den TO do honor to tn
invitation OF the committee Of the Austrian Benevo
lent ASSOCIATION, who gave their first summer fest
under 10 otr al
Of the AFTERNOON detexred hundreds from sttendin