New-York tribune., 1873-12-11
TECTI'RFS AND MEETINGS.

A concert for the benefit of the Chnrch OF
S. Mary the Virgin will be given this evening at Robin
son Hail. West siXteenth-st
The Shakespearean Club met last night at
No Il East Fneenth-st under The direction of Prof.
Lyman There were readings from the poets by the
ton " by Prof Lyman.
The amusing entertainment entitled Mrs.
Jarey's WaXworks Will he given at 81. Peters Han
in West Twenierhst. between Eighth and Ninth-ayes:
tonight and tomorrow night. for the bencht OF 81
Johns Church ~ Woodside, y. J.
Wendell Phillips delivered his well-known
lecture upon Daniel OCOnnell' at Cooper Institute
last evening This lecture, which appeared year ago
in TIE TRIBUNE, was repeated under the auspices OF
ST. Stephen Conference. Society OF ST. Vincent de Pau
The examination of Marshal Toplanyi was
continued yesterday at the Mayors Office, and the
counsel for Toplanyi withdrew from the on the
ground that the Clerk Mr.. Farrell who was appointed
10 the testimony would not allow several certain
questions 10 be pat To the complainant
John c. Gobright drew moral from his
own life for the benefit OF those who gathered at Tom
perance Hail. at Eghteenthst. and Eghtn-ave. last
night. The incidents of journey which he made on
foot from Cincinnati TO this city formed feature Of the
lecture the subject OF which was PersOud Experiences
OF an Inobrate's Life"
Bishop Stevens of Pennsylvania, assisted by
the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg Chaplain of 81. Luke's Hos
ptal and the Rev Mr. Kitte Of Trinity Church. ordained
John Dudley Ferguson to the Deaconate OF the Chapel
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inmates OF the institution several ladies were present
Bishop stevens was too MI to preach 50 that there was
only the regular ordination service.
A meeting of the Shpowners' Association
was held at No. 80 Pine-st yesterday afternoon, a. W
Brctt occupying the chair. The principal business Of
Importance the presentation Of report by com
mtee recently appointed the relative merits OF the
rival companies engaged in publishing the American
Records or Registers of shipping Considerable dscns
sion followed the presentation OF this report, ana
difference of opinion as 10 the relative merits existed
he wa
at the next meeting OF the Association.
The German Reform Organization, through
Alderman Otendorfer and others. proposed to Ger
man Democratic Organization fusion, asking for an
equal representation IN the General Committee OF the
proposed organization. A Conference Committee
was appointed, which. after repeated sessions, ad
ourned last night sine dic The Democratic members OF
The Committee poytng the result OF the last election
refused acccde 10 the terms proposed. the other
party lacked present all political strength and should
iherrfore contentod to take back in the pot
cal arena.
The Manhattan Deaf Mute Literary Associa-
ton held festival last evening at the Central Park
Garden the occasion being the eighysxh anniversary
Of the birthday OF Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, IL D..
founder Of the hrst institution for deaf mutes the
limited States The proceeds were divided between
Home tor the Aged and luirn Deaf Muies. The tXer-
cIses were opened with PRAYER by Rev Mr. Berry in
the sign language whch interpreted lhy the Rev.
Thomas Gdllaudei OF ~. AIMS Church. After short
address of welcome by W Fitzgerald President of the
Manhattan Deaf Mute Literary Association, Dr. Peei
pail tribute to the late Rev. Dr. Thomas Hopkins
Galiaudet.
The Board Of Appeals of the National Trot-
ting Association resumed the hearing Of testimony yes
terday afternoon and evening" at the Everett House.
The most important examined these: That OF
BENJAMIN Mace against the Utica Park Association, an
application for award Of premium under certain state
mcuts OF facts; the application Of J. Odirkrk for
award OF damages Eastern putchess Assoca.
lion of Armenia, n Y; an r parte application of ]. P.
sllsby a removal Of penalty Of expulsion BY far
interesting cases that have occupied the aon-
ton Of the Board during their session the appca
tons OF L. g. Chase and W. ii. Jarvis against the Pros
pect Park Association for the removal OF penalty Of
pu-lOu In the of the geldng Hopeful and
Tnomas Cunningham, r. Tracy, and X. W. Baily against
the Rnebeck Park and Agricultural Association for
removal OF penalty OF expulsion imposed themselves
and the gray mare Alice Gray and the brown
Agnes for alleged fraudulent entries. The Board VIII
continue the hearing OF testimony to-day and it
thought that the decisions may not be announced before
saturday.