The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-28

The person who has been caught tn Uugrdnte de-
tngly handsome man, moving in the best
society, whose name was mentioned as
young lady whose Sesusy and REPORTED Wealth.
created so great q sensation last season. Sus-
picion had been aroused among the members OF
rat. He was watched, and last week was discov-
cred with twenty-seven cards other than he
impersonation OF the "fIeatnen Chneen WILL OF
course, be turned out OF all his clubs and has been
remsea o the army as queen having no
The further hearing OF the
CHARGE FOR LIBEL
brought oy the money lenders Messrs Boss 4
Beyius against the World newspaper terminated
In triumph and acqulttal for the Journal. The
speech OF the counsel H for the W9.d was perpetS
trate gave his decision that the article contained
no malice, and that good and ample grounds
the score OF public interest,"" the au-
dlence, which crammed the court, burst into
side who we're unable to get admission The case
excited immense interest, and has been COM
mented upon by all the leading Journals in the
country. me editor and two or three OF the sup
posed contributors were called as witnesses and
an attempt made TO extract from them the names
tempt slgnally failed. No persons are more de-
lighted at the result OF the trial than the respeca-
pic members OF the jewish community, who are
heartily ashamed OF the extorti0nate scoundrels
who profess the same creed
The canonry in Westminster Abbey, vacant by
CHARLES KINGSLEY.
eas been bestowed upon the Rev. Robinson Duck
worth. who was formerly tutor to Prince Leo
pOd and great favOrlte with certain members
or certain member-Of the royal family. He was
then appointed Chaplain In Ordinary to the Queen
ana given remunerative vicarage. Mr.. Duck
worth ID goOd-looklng man, with remarkably
agreeable manners.
The death OF Sir ". sterndale Bennett has de-
gentleman, who was buried IN Westminster Abbey
with an honors on Saturday last, was
Professor Of Music at the Unversty us Of CAM
bridge. In the latter once he Will probably be
succeeded by: MIR. @. A. Maciarren, a delightful
death TO be recorded Is that OF the Honorable Mrs.
Maverley. who was known as the author OF some
sentimental novels She was the vile OF Lieuten-
ant Colonel Maverley. for many years Secretary
OF the General Post once, and had dairy farm IN
the country, from the sale OF the milk OF which
she realized considerable income.
THEATRICAL
The secret OF the authorship OF the comedy with
which Mr.. Hare Is 10 lnaugurate his management
or the Court Theatre Is being very well kept. 1t
Is everywher spoken OF as the first work OF a
new genus; but rumOr Is current TO the eject
that It is really written BY W. 8. Gilbert under
nom de plume. Those who have been lucky enough
to hear IT pronounce the plot to be very slight,
but me dialogue most excellent. Mr. and Mrs.
Kendall and Mr.. Hare himself will sustain the
Mr.. Chatterton. the manager of Drury Lane
that the prohibition OF stage plays at certain
theatres on Ash " Wednesday Is an unmlxed evil,
views, based on managerial experience OF fifteen
years. Mr.. ChattertOn seems to argue that the
nights rest is gratefully accepted by many in the
profession, and hints that In regard TO any at.
tempt at opposition 10 the Lord Chamberlain's
jurisdiction 1t will be best to remain content With
things as they are lest sserner legislation might
ensue.
Mile; DoIaro has made q real hit at the Royalty
with "La Perchole." The little house is crammed
every night and with the best people.
Mr.. Oxenf0rO, the dramatic critic of the Times,
who Tor weeks past has oeen IN a very critical
valescent.
Boucicaults play OF Lied Astrayn is having a
good success IN the provinces. 1t was purch ased
by MISS Barry, VINO iancled herself IN the principal
character, and on heightened provincial tour
has zone very wen.
The Theatre Royal Edinburgh, was burned to the
ground last week; but Mr.. Wyndham, the owner,
Is supposed 10 be July insured. This is the second
time the theatre has been burned during Mr..
Mr.. J. L. TooIe 49, hear expected home in
May one will be curious to hear what account
lie gives OF his American experiences.
Mr.. Mapeson, smut out by Lord Dudley from the
beautiful new ''Her Majesty's Theatre" which has
clent IN acoustic properties, and tired OF his
porary home in Drury Lane, has at last deter.
mined upon The erection OF splendid new opera
house. The site fixed upon Is on the Thames
Emoankment, In the immediate vicinity OF the
Houses OF Parliament and the newly erected st.
Stephens Cluo. The cost OF the building. 100000,
has, 1t is SAID, been guaranteed Dy one individual
the Prince OF Wales win shortly lay the foundation
house and the st. Stephens Club Will, il Is to be
hoped, attract an amount OF rafflc to this new
thorough ARE which, though one OF the finest in
Europe, has been hitherto almost as much q
silent highway" as the Thames which lows be-
side IL.
General Schenck, the American Minister at the
Court OF ST. James, has forwarded to the Foreign
once and placed at The disposal OF the British
government q gold watch and chain, to be pre-
sented. ON the part OF the President and the
people OF the United States to Captain Charles
Thomas, OF the National line, as q mark OF appre-
vices rendered to toe passengers and crew OF the
French steamer Europe, found at sea IN sinking
condition. Captain Thomas ordered out the
boats and rescued all on board the ill-Iated
steamer without the loss OF single life, although
q heavy sea was running at the time. There were
1913 persons rescued, among them twenty-three
Americans
Another gold watch has been transmitted for
presentation to Captain James Burns OF the
British bark Dunloe, OF Greenock In recognition
OF his services in rescung 01cers and crew Of the
American ship PocanOntas, OF Boston, Mass.
which vessel was destroyed BY IRE at sea ON Sep
TENDER 8, last year.