The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-03-25

THE REUNION OF THE ALUMNI or UNION
CoI.LEeE-Last evening the Alumni OF Union
College, Schenectady, New York, residing in
Philadelphia and its 7icinity, held a social re-
union in the private drawing-room OF the Union
League House. The company present repre-
sented the graduates of the college from 1880 to
1866, and bringing together as 1t did In social
intercourse gentlemen OF dliferent ages ana dlt-
Ierent positions in life but bound by common
tie of affection for their Alma Mater, the oc-
cason was one of much interest, and was highly
enjoyed by all present. After the
cloth had been removed the regular toasts were
announced, the first of which was, "To the
memory OF DR.. Mott" which was drunk in
silence. The next toast was, "Union College:
its Present Condition and Future Prospects,
which was responded to by Professor Charles A.
Aiken, the President of Union College, who
gave an interesting and eloquent account of the
affairs of the college under It's present manage
mont, and he appealed to the alumni TO extend
10 the trustees and faculty their cordial aid and
sympathy in the work of maintaining the high
character of the institution, and in carrying out
the liberal ideas of its foundation. The remarks
of President Aiken were listened to with great
attention, and we're heartily applauded.
The other toasts were as follows:-"The Pull
pit" responded to by Rev. X. c. Matlack; THE
Bar" by j. Z. Pinkerton, Esq; "The Medical
Mater in Days of Yore," by General f. W; Stur-
devant; 'Jokes and Tricks of College
Life" by A. Watson Atwood; and The
Representative Sons of Old Union," by
not break up until a late hour, and
it was source of much qualification to all
present
Before the adjournment of the meeting the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
YEAR -President-Geperal E. W. Sturdevant;
Weep esidents-G. d. Horner, j. Y. Mitchell,
s. II. Austin, Rev. d. Washburn; Recording
Secretary-A. Watson Atwood; Corresponding
Secretary-Rev r. G. Matlack; Treasurer-J.
Il. Roberts, NJ. D.; Executive Committee. j.
Pinkerton, j. V. Rice, q. E. Dana K. T. Smith.
The second annual meeting of the associa-
ton will occur the first week in April, 1871.
THE CHINA GRASS PLANT.-Her Majesty's
Consul at this port, Charles Kortright, Esq,
desires that publicity may be given to large
reward that is now offered by his Excellency
the GOvernor-General of India for machine or
process capable of separating the fibre and bark
from the stem of the rh9a or China grass plant,
and for preparing the same. To stimulate the
invention or adaptation of such machinery, the
Government of India offers prize of E5OO0
sterling for the machine and process that best
fulfil all requirements. Rewards OF moderate
amount will be given for really meritorious
inventions, even though failing to meet entirely
all the requirements. royalty OF five per cent.
on the cost price of all machines manufactured
under the successful patent will also be allowed
upon its transfer to the Government. Further
information upon the subject will be furnished
at the British Consulate No. 6l9 Walnut street.
PRIVATE DWELLING RoBBED.-David Shout,
residing at Ninth street and Montgomery ave-
nue., went nome yesterday evening ana IOuuu
that heavy robbery had been committed
during the absence of all hands from the house.
His wife and family had been away rom home
for some time, and during tha. time Mr.. Shout
had been boarding out, but lodging in the house.
In the day time the house was left entirely
alone. The thieves had entered some time in
the afternoon and had carried off all of the bed
clothing, large quantity OF wearing apparel, a
gold chain. and number of other articles. In
fact nothing was left but heavy articles like
tables and bureaus, which could not be taken
away. 1t is also supposed that several other
articles of jewelry belonging to Mrs. Shout are
missing.
CAUGHT AT WoRK.-Some six weeks ago the
boot and shoe store of G. Buchanan, No. 627
North Eighth street, was entered and robbed.
Last night couple Of ''would-be" thieves paid
it another visit. Some person seeing them
climb the fence in the rear, immediately IN
formed Officers Churchill and Doyle. The Off
GERS also mounted the fence and saw the men
hard at work on the rear door, Slipping down,
they quietly approached and nabbed the two
before they could say 'beans." They gave their
names as Charles Jarden and Charles Smith.
They will have a hearing to-day at the Central
Station. On their persons were found lot of
burglars tools, candle, and box of matches.
AN INTERESTING OooAs1oN.-The Silver
Anniversary of the Friendship Division of the
Sons of Temperance will be held this evening in
the Academy of Music. One of the great
attractions of the evening will be an address by
the wel-known and noted speaker, Vice-Presi-
dent ColfaX. His subject will relate to the great
object always held in view by the order of the
Sons of Temperance. The attraction of this
speaker alone should be sufficient to fill the
Academy but, besides this, Senator Wilson,
General Howard, and Governor Geary are ex-
pected to be present and address the meeting.
The doors will be open at half-past o'clock,
the music will begin at z, and the speaking at
half-past z.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY Between three and
four o'clock this morning an attempt was made
to enter the grocery store at the northeast cor
ner of Fifteenth and Cherry streets. The thieves
first tried the front door, breaking open the
paddock, but did not succeed in entering, the
door being also barred. They then turned their
attention to the side window, which they en-
deavored to pry open. Whilst at work Officer
Crawford appeared, when they dropped theiI
tools and ran.
CAUGHT AT LAsT.-Some weeks ago an an
grateful scamp named John Ward made VIC
lent assault upon his uncle, Mr.. Clough, resi-
ding at the west end of Market street bridge
He then secured $65 and left. Yesterday Johl
y was arrested in Norristown, and being brough
here, was this morning given a hearing befor
Alderman Kerr, who sent him to Moyamensint
y default of $4,000 bail.
PoULTRY-John Schmidt was arrested at st
,np street and Germantown road early this
ling, with bag over his shoulder contain
haEi, % pair of chickens and three geese. No
iinE bic to account for their purchase he wa
swer n1,u nN5O0 bail by Alderman Eggleton to an
Tentb ne poultry awaits an owner at tn
~ict Station House
"a VA-UlLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-Atteu
oJirn otTn 20 otuea the advertisement in anothe
Sora ainF FI, u the Opposed sale of the late Commo
ii0"ton nnEles residence, on Broad street, Bur
H. Il u IL.