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COMET l. COMET 2 COMET

1.-THE above diagram represents the appearance Of The
three comets now visible, seen in the tclcscopc.l
The other two comets | have not yet had oppor-
tunity to see; and tho only definite observations have
have reached me within very few days. Comet
was discovered by Wnnecke on April g. An obscrva-
ton kindly furnished by Professor Maria Mitchell
OF vnssar College, and later observations agree well
with tho orbit published in tho last number OF Nature
that It Is safe to make approximate prediction of
the position and future course of this comet. Thus
far only been visible In tho morning; but II will
begin TO be visible in the evening" below the POLE
Sunday evening, before the rses and
evenings II Will rise higher above the horizon and
oecomc somewhat brighter. Its position is shown in
The following map, near and little TO tho right OF
and below tho Ave bright stars In Cassiopeia,
which form w. The position in tho map
near tho righthand lower corner. In tho
heavens, It will BIO hardly dstingulshable from
small star, without optical aid but to good eyes Will
BIO a Short vertical streak OF light, instead OF
as round point. During the week 1t will gradually
riso to tho position shown tho righthand upper
OF the diagram which II will occupy Sunday
May 6. Continuing in the same course in about ton
days moro IL will have approached within about ton
degrees OF the North Pole Its nearest point; and IL
will then gradually movo southwark, approaching tho
constellation Ursa Major and passing the Pointers
naked eye. Tho discrepancies between the observa-
tons sent me, while they do not materially affect the
orbit tor week to come make 1t impossible now to
predict with accuracy It's course until It's disappearance
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THE CHlLDREN's CARNIVAL.


Tho Academy of Music yesterday afternoon was re-
docnt With the fragrance Of flowers ana ablazo with
tho beauty OF bright lights and gorgeous colors Tho
cold and drcary rain which poured down all day wns
unknown and uniet In the interior Of the familiar
building for the chidrens carnival was for the third
time shown to large and admirng audience. The
children, who dressed their magn ilcent costumes,
through their dances and evoutions with
much evident pleasure TO themselves and so much
qualification to the spectators, wore tho pupils Of tho
private dancing classes OF Professor Carl Marwig and
their dancing oitentmcs worthy Of professional
stage dancers.
Tho programme this occasion was divided into
two parts, the first part beginning with grand open.
ing ,abcau by mozart" aud his orchestra, ladies'
and cavaliers OF tho Court Of LOUIS XIV This fol.
lowed by tho performance by tho juvenile orchestra
ON the stage OF Louis XlIl's air, "Amaryls," alter
which a Russian mazurka dance and comic rocco
dance followed Then came Master Reitzel In tho
composed by Liszt. This young man is for his age
remarkable pianist, and, even moro than this, he IL
considerably well educated as musician.
minuct and gavoito followed, and the 6rst
part ended with grand tablcau OF Columbia
presenting Prince Carnival, charming ii,tlo
boy, who had difficulty In keeping his cap
on his head, and tho different nations Of The world
During the intcrmsson tho orchestra, led by Lander
performed a selection from Lccocqs "Giroac- rona y
The second part opened with wondrous grand march
and processon IN which were included Mozart and his
juvenile band court ladies' aud gentlemen, Wagners
juvenile brass band, hcralds Prince Carnival ami
representatives OF different nations Russian Cossacks
mounted on marvellous horses; Esmcralda on her
golden coach, drawn by tour goats, followed by her
court; the Goddess OF Liberty in golden ship
escorted by young American sailors; Chinese. Tyrn.
leans ind tue Flower Queen her sholl OF pearl with
her suite After tho procession, the first movement
OF ssymhony G. No was played by the juvcn
lie orchestra Then followed Tyrolcan Dance very
pretty, and Chinese umbrella dance, grotcsque
Next came sailor dance, which brought out number
of bouquets IRON the audience; then tarontcila by
Esmcrada ana her court and more bouquets; then .
Russian Cossack dance, with still moro anu handsomci
bouquets. This last pleased that II had be 70.
pcatcd. The .Fiower Waltz" by the May Queen and
suite, and Maypole festival, concluding with grand
tabeau, very beautiful and drew forth much ap.
plause. grand march, similar 10 that which opened
this part. then took place. and tho curtain fell
imposing and effective tablcau
Tho ladies and gentlemen who wont to tho expense
and trouble OF getting up this carnival should iecl
amply repaid with tho success OF their efforts, and
ailh ough the rain ncrered somewhat with OF
tho audience yesterday the Academy contained largo
and brilliant asse blapo
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and above that tie root Genes 10 peak. From the
base Of this pcltd portion OF the wall on either side
roof but Which, tSsn viii Isc high
Standing In the tiddle ask on the man floor, wncn
incines toward nc altar. ne visitor finds himself u-
der the vaulled roof OF nave seventy feet hirh,
supported by 81 massive columns on either side.
On both sides OF the arc lower arches. and be.
tween these apa over aisle either side and
sprnging from the wallis third arch. In The wall
OF each OF the arches Is OF rpet windows niled
with stained glass. The sanctuary IS raised three
side after the Italian styh Tho altar rail IS advanced
about live ieot all around and by an ingenious contrv
occasions the sanctuary be enlarged to that ex-
tent ON either side of the main altar are two small
ones respectively dedicaed 70 the Blessed VIRGIN ana
tho Sacred Heart Jesus. over the main
altar Is beautial stained glass window
showing tho martydom OF ST.. Agnes aud
two contemporaneou martyrs, st. Januar.us
and ST. Laurence. Tn window is divided perpendlcu-
larry into five parts. tho centre Is ST. Agnes, AZ
her iet The Roman jude and his officers at her right
tho lighted pile surrounded by cxecutoners, ut tho
extreme lett 81. Janualus aud at the extreme right
81. Laurence. The window over the anr OF the
Virgin is a representation OF tho Annunciation, and
that over tho other snail altar the apparition o! The
saviour exposing HI sacred heart TO Blessed Mary
Margaret The frnt window referred 10 as
designs Through al these windows comes rich,
but soft light. which produces a pleasing enecs
color. Extending OFT to tho line OF the second arch
on three sides road gallery and tho lace OF ms
as wei as all the otter woodwork, Is OF polished ash
which corresponds with the tint OF the walls. Tho
colorng II viii thu he SEEM Is bright and the height
OF the nave, with ~ tall columns and light graceful
arches, combine to roducc most cheerful and chastc
effect
over the altar OF The Blessed Virgin Mary hangs 2
copy Of Fra Bartdomco's famous picture, "Pcta."
This was present the church by the late Barney
Williams tho actor who was q member OF u and who
brought the painting from Italy some years ago.
copy OF Rcubens descent from the Cross''--a gilt
from Mrs Barney wllliams--hangs over the other
altar. M#5
On the evening q Sunday next there will be an or
utva svh I'm my
ment VIII be their fullest extent by the most
noted organists Of this city.
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rate ana 4 .he clouds aloue bad prevented search

rate and II tho clouds alone had prevented search
until after tho European discovery.
have made some attempts TO form an opinion ms to
the orbit of Gomez d but the Inconsistency oil the OBJ
servations which have reached me- differing in several
cases by more than Degree has made II impossible
to come 10 any satisfactory conclusion. Its ap-
proximato position on the evening OF tho 29th
may be found from the above map IN this DRAW
line parallel 10 the extreme stars OF the w from the
position Of comet 2, at the bottom Of the map, 70
position is below the lower star. think IL probable
that the further from the earth than the sum-
but that u Is somcw nearer TO the than wo are
and that II IS approaching both the and the earth
lftnis Is correct ~ must be very much smaller than
2. In any event 1t will be several weeks before
II become much brighter, and the observations
which will be made during this coming week will un-
doubleday determine the orbit.
HENRY ii. PAKKHCRST.
NEW Yong, April rs, 1877.
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srErSwAY HALL.

Mme. Essipof devoted her fourth recital yesterday
afternoon 10 tho illustration OF well known Guides
by nearly all the celebrated musicians who have chosen
tho pianoforto rs the medium OF expressing thor
meiodc conceptions. The programme opened with
Chopin's ctude in major Moschelcs Illus
traicd by ctudc in fiat major and his chromatic
major, and Thalberg by 6tudc IN A minor.
Tho programme closed with two Interesting Guides
do concert by Liszl, the lrst IN y hat minor,
and the second IN major. Nine. EssipoH
played with hcr usual brilancy, and was frequently
appauded with touching feminine enthusiasm by tho
large audience OF ladies who had come together IN de-
nnuce Of tho very disagrceabe weather. ON Monday
evening the NTH recital will take place. II will be
voted 10 the illustration Of dance music, and Will,
doubt, attract a large audience, us Offering moro
popular amusement than classical Guides.
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AMUSEM ENTS.


Tho sixth concert OF tho given last night
by TIT Philharmonic Society, MT the Academy OF Music,
to a large and brilliant audience II any proof were
wanting OF the deep interest taken by New York In
tho cultivation OF the higher musical OF her cit
zcns IL would have been furnished last night The
wenther was detostablc, yet the house gradually
filed TIL there scarcely a vacant scat in
the vast auditorium, and the rapt attention
Of tho audience the best possible COM
pmeut 10 the excellence OF tho performance.
The performance opened with Won CHICKS nnc
overture, "lphigenia in Aulis,n which was rendered
for the violin, with orchestral accompan iment, gave
Mr. Damrosch an opportunity to DISPLAY his skin as
volinis. He certainly plays with sentiment and
certain brilliancy which would DO effective #
the artist "A little less seifcoiiscons HIS efforts
received with favor by the audience, and when
the hna strains OF Brethoven's music died
upon tho air there warm applause.
The great SUCCESS was, however, reserved
for Becthoven's Ninth symphony IN minor with
final chorus 10 Schillers ode, Hymn to JOY which
brought play the vocal icgions who had patiently
waited through the night for their opportunity Tho
sol, parts were sung by Nine. Puppenheim, Miss
Hcnna, Mr.. Simpson and Mr. Sioddard. Nine. Pap
pcnhem was especially effective The choral parts
were admirably sung by the Uratorio Society. DR..
Damroscn has right to feel satisfied with tho per-
iormance, which brought TO close brilliant and sue
cossiul season.
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ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES.
The Comets Nos. /, 2 and
8 Of 1877.
DIAGRAMS or THE CELESTIAL yISITOoS.

TO rnR Enron TIKI HERALD:-
The dearth OF comets, OF which astronomers have
been complaining for the last two years. Is at an end
During the years 1878 and 1875 not new comet
discovered. Within the present year three have
already been discovered, all Of which are now visible
In the same quarter OF ths heavens The computed
elements OF comet l. discovered by Bore on February
D. very closely agreed with my estimate published in
The hgRALp. This comet is now moro than twice as
lar from the sum- and Is barely visible in the
telescope few degrees from the brilliant star Capella,
In he constellation Auriga, and Il will soon disappear
Although nearly a thousand times as large Ms this
EARTH and although passed near US within few days
from It's FIRST discovery, within perhaps twenty million
mios IL could then scarcely DO without the
telescope and could not DO distinguished without a
previous knowledge OF Its position. This comet is
represented In the 0rs figure in tho following diagram
nero round brightlsh spot, SO dim to be dis
tinguished with difficulty even in large telescope:
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BASEBALL.

The Live Oaks. d Lynn, Mass, have arranged the
following games fo their FIRST Western trp:-May II
and IL Auburns a. Auburn: May IA ana ID, Rochcs-
tors at Rochester; May 23, Aleghcnys at Pittsburg
May "a and u.s. Trumsehs at London, Canada; May
20 and 2S, Maple Leaf at Guelph, Canada Tho recum
will play in LINN May 80 and the Rochcsers ay
81 and June 2 Tie following is tho tull official schcd
ulo OF league championship games for the season, as II
was amended aud approved at the special meeting At
CINCINNATI Anril B:--
CHICAGO CLUB.
AT ST. Lonis--May ~ and "a, Juno 3d. July 2 August
% and 49, CincinnatiMay 20 ana 80, July 81, August
3 september y and 30; Lousvic-May 81, juno ?,
10 and is, September s. H. Is and 20; BrookiynJuao
10 and Il, September 4, Q, - and 10.
ST. LOUIS CLUB
At Chcago-May II and 10, juno 20 and %, August
16 ana Is; Cncinnati-May 81, juno 2, August and
O. September "A aud 26; Iouisville-May 20 and 80,
July 81, August 2, September 81 and 20; Boston
June 10 and q, September !, 0. Is aud 49, Brooklyn
Juno l6 ana Is September s, H. Is and 20.
CINCINNATI
At Chicago--June ana I, August Z and Q, October
and 3; at st. LouisJune and IL, August II and 10,
October and 8; at Louisville-May 10 and IL. Juno
ana 20, August 81 % and 30, September 1 at Brook
yn-Junc IS and 80 August II, IS, % and %.
Al Chicneo-June md i II, Angus. IL and 49, oco
Der and 0; Al st. Lous---Jnne and T. August and
Q October and 2; at Cincinnat-May and 8, july
and 4, September 0 and s; at Boston--Juno % and
80 August IL, 49, % and IS at Brookyn-June % and
20. August u, % and 80, September l..
4t
Al Chicago May II and Is, July 4, II and Is; at
St. Lous-Mey and 10, July 10, IA, 20 and 2s At Gin
cnnati-May II and H. July O, 4 20 and Il at LOUIS
villeMay q and % July 10, IL, "a and 20 at Brook.
lyn-April 80, June ana II. August and s.
HARTFORD CLUE
At Chcago--May and TO- July 10, IA, 20 and %;
at St. Louis-May IL and l5 July 4. s. II and Is; at
Cincnnati-May % and a. July TO- II, "a and IS; at
Louisville, May II and 10, July I, 20 and I'll at Bos
ton-Junc and 5, August 10 and II. September ~
and 30
The celebrated Flyaway Club Of this city. has been
rcorganzed and will DO represented this by tho
following strong team :--Faon, pitcher; Kelly,
catcher; Malone, 1rst base; Murphy. second base;
Redmayne, short stop; jay, third base; Schandcy,
lett fold; Mctce, centre field; Mack, right held with
Wilson and Waroham Substitutes
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There was quito an exciting time on tho Great South
Bay at Bay shore, on Friday night. number OF the
baymen have oysters planted the head OF the
channel, and close watch has been kept upon the
beds guard against thieves. About ten O'Clock tho
guard reported five boats on tho beds prcpar
ing to load. Three boat loads OF men, about forty In
ALL Immediately repaired TO tho scene, whore they
found tho poachcrs hard at work. There
siderable loud talk, and some or the poachcrs threat
cncd TO shoot " they were ntcrfered wtn but al last
they concluded to leave In time 10 escape arrest taking
thor course eastward Ono OF the Bay shore boats
into D! The plraical craft, causing considerable
DAMAGE rs well az heavy amount OF profanity Tho
Bay Shore men threaten a warmer reception tho next
ftme
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A NEW HOUSE OF WORSHIP.

THE CHURCH OF EFT. AGNES TO DE OPENED
NEXT neutrality-suspicious. OF THE EprFIcE.
Next Sunday the beautiful new Church OF ST. Agnes
will be dedicated to tho service OF God by His Emf
ncncc Cardinal McCoskey Right Rev. Bishop O'Hara,
OF Scranton will say pontilca and Bishop
Spaudng will preach The ceremonies will be interest
Ing Impressive. and will be patcd by very
largo number OF ccrgymcn from tho OF this
and other cities The history Of the which
will thus culminac is record OF scfdcnal, pcrsc-
and hard work tho part OF the PASTOR Rev.
Harry Cummings Mcdowell, and his faithful people.
In four years this energetic young priest
together congregation OF about thousand
established a Sunday oolinumbcrng ono thousand
aud erected tho new building, which Is said
TO be tho beautiful church cdlaco In
Now York. when the parish was created by
Cardinal McCoskcy in July, 1879 he selected Father
Mcdowell, then assistant pastor At 81 Michneps
Church, 70 take charge OF t.. with tho energy for
which he Is now SO well known the young founder OF
tho parish at rented a hall tho Grand Gen.
trail depot and thcro celebrated mass The people
nockcd to the services IRON tho very nrst and less
than year, cred by the zeal OF their PASTOR they
anxloss TO have a suitable temple that Fathcr
Harry" determined tho erection OF tho present
cdince and collect the necessary funds
The plans drawn by Mr. +. J. o'Connor and tho
cost the work estimated at sI20,o0O In conse.
quence OF the reduced cost OF labor and material It IS
thought the outlay will be much loss than that sum.
In 1871 the foundation was laid. and soon the wahs
and root Of the building completed. Pastor
Mcdowell had no deSire 10 plunge his people debt
beyond their means and accordingly he allowed the
work stop I'll where the money was coming
from 10 complete the church. The basement OF tho
structure was plainly httcd up with pine seats,
altar was erected and the congregation Abandoning
tho hall took possession OF their church. once
worshlppng IN the building II was natural they should
desire 10 have II finished md the efforts OF tho pastor
will be crowned with success on Sunday next The
reverend gentleman through his constant supervision
oil the work, caught severe cold which has resulted
III attack OF rheumatism which has con fined him
his bed for some days. He hopes however TO
In time TO bc present at the dedication. The
will be feature OF the dcicaiory service. Professor
yiilanoya, organist Of the church, will exhibit the
qualities oil the Tine new instrument, and Mrs. Lila
Bryan ROBINSON The cclcbrared amateur Soprano will
ASSIST.
DESCRIPTION EpIFIcE
The now church occupies plot Of ground, 100xlO5
feet and Is constructed In the Gothic style. the mate
RAJ being Philadelphia brick, with light colorcd
trimmings From the sidewalk It presents rather
plain front, reaching 10 about tho height OF orii
nary four story brick house, and broken with three
doors. tas,culy trimmed with carved stone, and zach
led up 10 by hight 81 SIX steps Above the central
door handsome stained glass window, l6x2s lcct,
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THE STATION HOUSES.

An inspection OF the station houses In this city has
been made during the last few days by Commissioner
Wheeler und sinclair Tousey, tho Official Prison In
spccor The cells ana lodging rooms have been ex-
amincd and recommendations have boon made TO
the best methods OF keeping them ~ ordcr. La few
cases alterations found necessary, and spccinca-
tons touching them Will be submitted 10 the Police
Board Mr Touscy's report Is extremely favorable 10
the captains ami officers who have been Entrusted with
the oil the prisons attached TO police Stations and
he caips that during recent year has 80 much
been taken provide cicany accommodation Tor prs.
anIi lot.
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THE SLOOP YACHT CYCLONE.

Mr. Ralph NJ. Munroc, OF Chiffon. s. J., has just com.
pcted the handsome sloop yacht Cyclone for Mr.. Ed.
ward y. Underhill, OF the same place. She Is OF the
following dmensions-Lengh OF keel, 10 ioct; length
over ALL 4S feet; beam, 10 feet, depth oil hold, feet
inchcs mast, 81 feet; tonnage, 30 TONS Her frames
are DOUBLE nne inches apart a centres, and In every
particular the craft built Tor substantial service,
her owner desiring comfort and strength rather than
Speed though her model IL OF that character 10 insure
pretty lively work IN fair breeze The Cyclone will
fly tho Brooklyn Yacht Clsb flag Here sails were
made by Ross, OF Port Richmond, g.
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Martin Higgins. the individual whose ecccntrcities
az a missionary church's dry goods store, Chatham
street and as a destroyer OF Eve hundred dollar bills
have been written In the HERALD, was yesterday
amincd before u commission IN iunacy and Jury 10
taken proved beyond doubt that the mind 0f Mr..
Higgins was In a shattered condition, aud he was
asylum
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INDORSING MRS. HAYES.

Tho Women's Christian Temperance Union Of
Newark. ~ j., have rcsdlycd that she thanks OF all
true women are due Mrs Hayes, the vile OF tho Pres.
dent OF tho United States. her lrm stand for God
nnd the right IN her refusal 10 purakc oil vino al tho
late Russian banquet, ana the earnest thanks Of this
Union are hereby rendered her.
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CORONERS' CASES.

In the OF Eugene Smith, eight years old ONO
4j7 Greenwich street, the Cofoncrs jury decided yes
tcrday that he had been Killed by beng accidentally
run over In Greenwich street en- the Goth Inst
Joseph Nelson death attributed 10 injuries
tained by his having TALON down halchway at No. 50
Mercer street.
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EXCISE STATISTICS.

During the week tho Excise Commissioners granted
four applications for licenses, Tor which 800 was col
cctcd. Tho total number OF licenses granted 10 10
yesterday = 0,5c6 and Tho amount received tor tho
samo 10 $685. -.
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THE GAME IN CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, April %, 1877.
Stars, OF Syracuse, 8; Cincinnatis, l.