New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-10
The PolHtechnic Branch of the American In.

The Polytechnic Branch of the American In
stue al their rooms IN Cooper Institute last eve
meeting by reading hs usual summary Of scientific news
machine for working sewlng-machnes by the use OF
discussed. Dr. Hall then exhibited bathOmeter for
sOundings. which was highly commended. The subject
up and scientifically treated By Dr. Nanderweyde, who
spoke length clearly setting forth the Electric theory
and seeking the origin OF the phenomena TO DO
from that The ateness OF the hour preventing
Dr. Halls reply, further discussion was postponed.
The last of series of lectures under the
auspices aud for the benefit OF the Young Mems Christian
Association OF st. Jamess Lutheran Church, was delivered
last evening by Rev. Henry stark Of Philadelphia
comparatvely nothing is known Of than that
he lived that he died. ana that he but little lower
than the angels Giving sketch OF Shakespeare was
like trying tOput mountain oak Into Htuo vase Ia
literature he stands alone. He man acting for all.
in all, and shall not look upon hls like again His
plays have been frequently charged with having immoral
tendencies but the lecturer thought they showed de-
gree OF morality and purity OF which We have few
ampes IN literature. He decefyes and seduces the
mind into admiration Of unworthy objects HIS spirit
and gentle humanity form theme over which literature
and friendship have poured the consolation OF their
fondest memorials The lecture occupied over an hour,
and tho reverend gentleman was frequently interrupted
by applause.
A meeting of the surviving teachers and
scholars In the Sunday.schOO OF the Macdougast Bap
list Church. during the Superntendency Of the late Sam
uel W. Seton held at that church last evening Mr.
Olnstead in the chair. letter received from Mr.
costing that arrangements be made to collect the
spOndence OF Mr. Seton 10 get the Of many Of
ting time to take the necessary action in the matter the
anniversary Of Mr. setons birth, Jan. 23 Committee
Of i've, consisting OF Messrs. Angel, Hatwel, Taylor
Bourne and OnsteRd was appointed 70 decide upon a
plan for erecting memorial 10 the late superintendent
Mr. Angel proposed the building Of memorial cdihce 10
he devoted mission, industrial school, and religious
purposes Several Others thought that the most suitable
room in winch ne abOred for many years, the funds
TO be raised by penny contributions The whole matter
jOurncd subject 10 It's call the Committee meanwhile, 10
advertise extensively the time Of the next meeting.
A large audience assembled in the Rooms of
the Young Mems Christian Association Hudson.Bt,
last evening" TO listen to the lecture OF Oliver Dyer on
Idiosyncracy. The subject lie treated il, was one
which had wide range Tor remark. First, those who
affected diOsyncraces, and who delight TO be called odd,
considered in playful VEIN lie criticised the par
al manner In which idiOsyncraces were covered up by
different names, according as influential or lOwly
unknown soul was the subject Of them poor widow
seeking substance for her little hungry children, and
procuring IT without returning qd pro quo therefor,
said to steal but the wife Of rich merchant who
caught removing little things from Broadway store,
has genteel word invented for her diosyncracy called
kleptOmana. The broker, he said, was an honorable
man." when precpitatlng panic, but out Of Wall
st. il would he thievey. The man who
grows intensely selfish aud greatly benevolent the miser
in his abec misery and the eXraVagant man were all
considered. long catalogue OF idOsyncratiC people
were named and their characters discussed The lecture
proved highly interesting, aud at the same time nsruc-
tive.
The Workingwoman's Mutual Aid Association,
the OF organization erected upon the rnns OF
the WOrklngwOmens Association, winch, after heroic
struggle existence found and reached the solution Of
It's continuity short time ago, through the efforts OF con
tending elements contained WItlh user. INC iecotus
OF that society fair 20 the PROMISE fruitcss In
results have been written. IL swamped by torrents
OF words that might Isgus drown. IL was talked 10
death Some OF the members VINO were instrumental
and vocal IN bringing IL 70 its end are identified with tho
fortunes Of It's Others Ike mighty Lcno have
changed sides, but stu confute In rival halls TAe W.
NJ IT, A. partially organized last night at PlmptOn
Hail Mira. Norton offered a Constitution, concise, yet
comprehensive aud sensible document 10 which II Is
provided that the Society shall have for It's Object the
material aid OF the woTkngwOmen who become members
thereof IL was adopted In informal way, but suisse
quently, on motion OF Miss OConnor, the matter was
opened for discussion az future meeting. After tue
adjournment Miss Mckinley read essay on Mrs.
Richardson at the close Of which proposed that vote
OF coincidence should be rendered To nat lady warm
discussion followed Miss OCOuuOr taking strong ground
against any expression Of opinion until tho Courts shall
have nycstig atedFhe Richardson murder Mrs. Norton
then read another essay Oh the same topic.