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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
THE ARION A GREAT SUCCESS

FULLY TEN THOUSAND PERSONS PRESENT
EVERY SEAT AND AVAILABLE SPACE IN GILMoREs
GARDEN OCCUPIED-THE IMMENSE FLOOR COW
Erred WITH DANCERS AT AN EARLY HOUR
BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS OF THE FLOOR
$4,000 REALIZED BY THE ENTERTAINMENT.
The Arion ball. last evening, although occurring
during heavy and cold drizzle of rain, was an
exceedingly large and magnificent masquerade.
Fully 10000 persons were present in the boxes ana
on the floor. Numerous boxes had to be hastily
constructed to satisfy the demand. As early as III
o'clock in the evening both sides of the building,
the whole length of the square, were black with
human beings, and thousands in masks and DOM
inoes crowded the floor so densely as to interfere
with the tableaus and marches which had been de
signed. The floor was three times as large as that
of the Academy of Music, and from 10 o'clock I'M
til long after 2 this morning it was constantly
crowded with dancers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
TIE CENTRAL PARK PLAN.
MIR. vAUx WISHES To WITHDRAW HIS LETTER
ABOUT MR.. GoDKIS-MR. oLMsTED HE SAYS,
SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO co oS WITH HIS
WORK "UNUAMPEKED."

MR. vAUx WISHES To WITHDRAW HIS LETTER
ABOUT MR.. GoDKIS-MR. oLMsTED, HE SAYS.
SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO co on WITH Ills
WORK "UNHAMPERED."
TO the Edttor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Before writing my letter of the 18th,
had learned from Mr. Omseds family that he had re-
ceyed the OF the movement that had been made
In his behalf here and was gratiaed the result If
had thought, now think that Mr.. Godkn's letter
containing the unqualified statement that Mr.. L. l..
Olmsted designed the Central Park, had not reached
him. should of course have waited as, through long
nfe have been in the habit Of waitng-patiently.
desire to withdraw the injurious expressions
NEED In my letter with reference TO Mr. j.. J..
Godkin. as learn that his neglect to give
me due credit entirely uuineDtional Professional
men WILL however. at once see that when Mr. G0dkiD.
however innocently failed TO accord 10 me the "co-
mon civiy" OF stating my connection with the Park
Design In such a public letter as the one he wrote
could not complain" to him or ask him for "conces-
sions" When written and printed and sent broad
cast over the world OF the newspaper periods In
the history Of the Park development which only occur
between long seDces was sure 10 be las have found
M 10 my serious detrment and Mr.. Godkin was no
longer In position to rectiy the omssion-ahough II
ia very clear all see that he would have been
extremely DESTROYS do So had spoken TO him on the
sub,ect mention this so that the public under
stand that ungcntemaDly as my course must appear TO-
Mr. CodkIn lie was the one man III NtW-fOrk 10 whom
NV views in regard 10 Mr. Omsteds claim TO is posi-
ton were well 10 him before he left for Europe
The ground taken by the Department s Ithnk, untena-
Bile Mr. Olmsted has for five years occupied position
which has secured 10 the Park that continuity OF control
VIII ch forth in Mr.. Sargenrs mastery letter. can
never be relaxed with safety and the Pablo INT rest VIII
this and thousand other reasons be best served by
his holding unbanpered" and for as long period AS
he can be induced stay, controlling position In re-
gard the development of its manifold beautiful posi-
bItes.
He sweated at the "labor OF IL at the outset and only
half succeeded. We have worked and played together
fIoa ri n
cet ded trust that more than half success awaits his
attempt to develop the poetry OF Ii 10 have the right
10 do Is the romantic dream Of lie fully satur
aed with Inc capacity for bard work. that the few steps
now Intervening between the dream aud the reality viii
hc easy enough TO takegO let the watchwoId OF the
future with all who interested IN tho Central Park be
IAN unhaupered position for Mr.. Olmsted." Fair play
for all concerned and Gods blessing on the work Re
spcctfuly, $3.50 y. 'AUA
Neu- York Feb 81, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
TIE COSTUMES.

striking costume, worn by large man,
WAS that of butcher with huge knife worn at the
belt
A Polish costume was composed Of blue velvet. the
front deliberately trimmed with gold embroidery and
fringe and the whole edged with swans down. pretty
blue velvet and swans down cap was worn dantily Oh
the dark pufs Of hair.
A charming Scotch costume was OF dark garnet, en-
broidered in bands OF gold.
snow king looked rather cool In costume OF pure
white.
band Of brigancs gorgeous in scarlet feathers
and wide breeches.
Tho Finance Committee were dressed as Lieutenahts
NJ King Louis XIV. The costume consisted OF coat OF
b,ue satn embroidered with gold kneebreeches, white
hat and feather The Reception Committee wore M
elegant costume OF royal purple velvet embroidered III
gold kneebreeches buekskn boots and velvet nat WIN
feather. =,
The Floor Committee were dressed as Faconers' IN
scarlet and white satin, and the Press Committee ~
scribes OF the sixteenth century.
The lobby committees costume consisted OF "h'e
satin knee breeches with two OF white lace at Tue
bottom white silk stockings. low shoes. ana "bte ic''
hat with white feathers.
There WAS more than the usual number OF cour.ei'
knights fOwer-grls. clowns. monks and priests pu' '
prevailing costume the domino fe" e'cu'"s
dresses were seen; many ladies wore ther oone''' ~
occuned their boxes throughout the evening
The Gipsy fl appeared In short pe'ticol' VI ,o'
u.d satin ornamente with bands Of violet velvet eubou
with gold fringe The black velvet bodice was cur W"
ana with god balfmOons, stars anu coans
The Flower Queen was habltcd in rich COSTUME VI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
THE TABLEAUX.

The allegorics of a masked ball are very
s,re TO c obscure obscured. II lhcy are witty IN de-
sign which they generally not. thy are almost CO.
tain 10 be lost on crowd by reason OF It's own impa-
,ence and interference. The Afi0n Society," however
not abandon though delayed Its attempt to carry
out its programme OF tablcaux and marches The an-
dience was amused with few incidental pieces until
nearly midnight, wnen tho procession TOOK place ii
was "A magnificent display. unequaled In any previous
ball. and impossible In am more contracted place IL
embraced at once all the best features O military dis
MAY theatrical exhibition and circus. Every Tea
iure Of the procession loudly appaudcd by the I'M
audience. IL Impossible 10 describe these
features or TO tell what the tibeaux meant.
THE fine # and effective tableau was the house
itself al te Lcight OF the ball The variety Oi cOOis tie
frrnuecy Of the changes IN appearance the Immensely
of the crowd and the vastncss Othe house were IN them
selves more Impressive than anything winch could nave
been possibly designed. . -, ~ -
me greatest haTity combined with the utmost good
hunor and rroprcty marked the entire evening" Con
trary All and precedent the ball AT no TINE
into the disgfaceiul character OF The French
rade whose dh Iutablc displays TIE TRIBUNE
has before urg, as good and sufficient reason Nhy IL
shoud not again be permitted 10 take place while me
hest rolce in the world" Is at hand To prohibit IT, The
Aron was In marked contrast 10 the French ball IN the
matter of genuine, hearty aud innocent mrth ana re-
spcctability OF those attending.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
THE FLOODS ~ CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 21.-The town of Wash
ington containing 500 Inhabitants, opposite sacra-
mento Is almost totally inundated. Many houses nave
been swept away and wrecked and half the people are
homeless. No lives lost, but many narrow
escapes are reported. The crevasses III ioo
County exceed six miles in extent and the width Is
hourly increasing The Sacramento levees are souhd
and carefully guarded. No trains VIII DO run Oh lnc
Vallejo line until further orders. The track Is badly
washed ont and IL covered with water for miles The
sacramento River Is ulling Travel Is impedeu on te
southern Pacific Road between Mohane and Sumner. By
wasloulS. Extensive Oyernows, causing considrfhpic
damage. reported In Colnser County Dut to uc'ai5
are moi nj hand The weather was pleasant to-day, and
there Is some prospect OF its continuance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
A LOUD CALL FOR Mr.. DAyEY.
FROM The Netc- York Eoeainq Pos.

Several years ago man calling himself r.
BOYLE Davey contributed number OF articles To the
magazines on interesting foreign themes, and he offered
write for editor IN Newi ork some papers on Bea
trice Genet which, he asserted, were founded upon
original documents and letters which he had been per
mitted TO see during prolonged residence In Italy
About that time morning journal published para
graph saving that this man r. Boyle Davey had been
detected III the offence OF mutilatng bound vol
OF foreign magazines IN me Astor Library
was not prosecuted at the time but, as we now
learn agreed leave tie city 1t curious coincidence
bat TUE TRIBUNE Yesterday, directed attention to
series of articles by Richard Davey, in The Spirit OF
The Times Beatrice Cenc. We do not know that the
present Richard Davey is identical with the r. Boy
Davey of a few years ago, but the similarity OF the
Names similarity of tine literary matter put forward
and the similarity OF the preiensons III the two
suggest caution IN accepting this new version OF the
story of Beatrice Cenc at least until the question OF
identity shall be settled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
BROADWAY THEATRE.

The new play, on the subject of Jane
Eyre which Miss Clara Morris has produced at the
broadway Theatre has been improved by judicous con-
densation TIE Incidents Of the last two acts now
comprised 10 one act. Hrs Reed Is made to c0mmuni-
cate TO Jane Ee the OF the approach OF Rochester,
tbe killing of John Reed outside and the piece
ends with somewhat breier coloquy between Rochester
and Jane The part of the play, however, continues
10 be rather weak Tn is in the nature OF tine subject
for James srggleand with IL the dramatic aspect Of
her conduct and feelngsceases with the parting scene
after the interrupted marriage Tie piece corresponds
with Madame BireGpfeiaer's, in act first; but
takes course OF its ownt-and some hb-
cries with the story,-after that point. 1t
Is saturated. though with that air OF grim mystery
that faint faroG chill shudderng tone of terror which
10 so prominent and powerful characteristic OF
the novel and in this respect. well in the oppor
tunes for action that 1t affords the heroine. 1t should
be ranked as the best existing play this theme Miss
Norris may be added has put more OF the character
Of Jane Eyre into personation than has ever
before within observance. been infused into
Torrance OF this part. That characteras the readers
OF famous novel aware-eombines independence
originality, passion. elfsh weirdness. mental and
moral strength, and the fascination Of winning
spguiarty Miss Morris makes standard addi
ton to her reperory. by her in this charnc
ter Next week she will appear IN Philadelphia at the
Arch
They are preparing at the Broadway Theatre an his
torical DRAMA called "Amass the Last OF the Phar.
aohs" which will be produced next season This drama
has been written by a member Of the American Geo
graphical Society furnished with scenery by Mr..
Bsnyald. II relates to Memphis Egypt, IN the year
3435. IL Is well To be particular III these matters ana
therefore the public should be well content that sub
ct reconcile has been attacked by such scholar as
Mr.. Barnard,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
OBITUARY..
CHARLES FRANCOIS DAUBIGNY.

This distinguished artist whose death, at
Paris announced by cable, was born IN That Guy Feb
rrary Is, 1917. We know nothing OF the cause OF his
death, and 1t to with the shock OF surprise
since only the other day looking at picture
Just painted by him. picture showing no signs OF
failing powers and listening to talk Of him as OF
man still IN his prime
Mulet, TroyoD Corot Daz Courbet. Rousseau and now
Daubgny! Long must 1t BIO before France can hope to
be hailed the mother OF line of kings like these Who
ever wishes 60 see "a noble example OF Daubignys epic
and solemn ye will find him Inscribed at his nObcst
the great landscape In the gallery OF the Mesrs Goupl
Co. In this city. Mr. ). r. Avery has later work In
a difIe eat style, ynich Is also fine picture but 10
think OF Dlubgny andseare painter AID otcher
is to recall tue works IN Which, AS in the Goup picture.
he has Great world Of aud sublime anqul dreams
Which the peasants Of FRANCOIS Ailet might live.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
DIED.

BRIGGsIn Harlem Feb u 1878 Anna Elizabeth Br,sg1
wife Of George Briggs and daughter OF tho late Colonel
Notice Of tuner al hereafter.
Entered INTO rest wednesday morning FEB 2o
only daughter Of the late John A. Davis Of Morris osego
friends attend The % IS. s"vSs:
InterInent in Greenwood
Of Monroe and sarah z. Crane, aged % months
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited 90 attend tho
tbs friday I'D inst at II o'clock M
Ga1ss a. 1 sSs a EeS FL &
IN he 9TH year Of her age.
Relatives aud friends Invited to attend the funeral with
out further notice. from late residence Mains orange
Train leaves from foot Of Bsrsayst at lilo m kindly
requested that flowers be sent.
HoNDLow-In Brooklyn n. Y. Feb 81 Sylvester HondOw.
Friends are invited to funeral saturday at 2
No iIS% esuff Please as omit oScis "'
Lg1Low Nesh.Dic j. on THesaay Feb TO- the Rev.
Funeral services Friday the ga inst az 1870 o'clock
ana Al the NeshaDic reformed Church at 1880 clock M
Tran j. c. T. at foot OF Liberty St, NewYorx at
Carriages viii be in waiting arrival OF the train
MEAD-At North Greenwich. Conn.,. Fe6 20. Deacon obe
Funeia saturday at 1850 m Congregational Church.
Train leaves sO5 for POrchester returning at
5:i4 D. IN. Carriages at depot.
daughter Of Margaret Macdonald aud Ernest Mitchell aged
Funeral friday the 22d inst at llSo "a m. from he'
fathers house, Whitest0ne. ave., Flushing.
Train leaves Long Island CITY at l03oa. m.
PELLsuddeny wednesday, Feb 90 at her residence.
m Beekman place East J0tlst. Mary Anna Elliott,
widow Charles Pe in the seth year OF her age
Reouyes ana friends family respectfully invited TO
attend funeral saturday Feb % at ii O'Clock M
from Church Of St In the Baptist corner 35th and
Lexington-ave.
sANFORD-On Monday, Feb Is at Me'uchen. j. OF scar
let Maud Ethnde daughter of DOure s. and Adds
H. sanford. aged 20 months
Remains will be inserred at WOODLAND
sCuERMERUORN-At Milestone ". J., Feb. IL, Morgan L
SchermerhOrn OF Albany In the I'D year OF his age
Albany and Washington d. c. papers please copy
TALIMAN-At Shrewsbury n. j. Feb. 49, Ann f. Tallman.
wife OF George d. TalmaD
the house, Friday, I'D inst. at O'CLOCK
Friends invited to attend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
IOWA SENATORS REBUKED.

OF course the deed is done so far rs the
Senate is concerned. The House W IL speedily concur,
and unless righteous veto shall intefp0se check, the
Infamous silver Bill Will become law. That both the
Iowa Senators made haste to give TO the niquity the
seal OF their approval will ever more be remembered 10
their disgrace and 10 the dishouOr OF our state.
1he bill, having been amended IN the Senate. will now
20 back to the House ShOIn OF Its tree coinage swinde
feature and adorned by the plausible, but wholly de-
ceptiye provision international coin conference.
anlie so nal ltAble the silver But the lower
branch of Congress will accept the dose duly sugare
for poular and rush IL through 20 dar" the
presidential veto Then shall whether not the
sppal column of President Hayes L. made Of the real
stuff III II s he will III not, he will let the act Of
NIona Insanity and pass into history without
the redeemipg feature of q stern Executive rebuke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
TO-DAY AT THE THEATRES.

Washingtons Birthday Will be generally cele-
braed at the theatres to-day by special afternoon per-
formances Mr.. wallack will present Money" with
the admirable cast which is attracting so much
attention to model stage"A Celebrated Case, one
of the most successful pieces OF the day. will be acted at
the Union Square.-The unpronounceable "Diaoui-
augh" will excite interest. applause, and laughter at
the Fifth Avenue; seems TO have met the popular
fancy" Uncle Toms Cabin" with all its spectacular
and realistic effects. will be the entertainment at Booths
Pink Dominos." which is now defined as " scream
ing comedy" announced at the Broadway Theatre
"Tbe Druukard's Child" is the play provided for
the occasion by the manager Of the Lyeeum Thea
tre Whatever it may be, 1t can hardly fail
to afford grateful relief from the Uncrushed Jones and
the Invincible Fairbanks.-At NibO's, Peep o'Day-
"ChampaVne and Oysters" will be the eXbllarang re-
past al the Park Tbeaue.-"Our Boarding House. when
is very well acted. will I'll the STANDARD Theatre win
laughter-Mr Heller gives SPECIAL performances OF
mysteries aud muslc-The San Francisco Hinstrels VIII
give one of their Instructive and comforting perform
ances and the Aquarium will exhibit the wonders OF
the deep in connection with educated COss, nng goats
trained horses, ana the Missing LINKS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
Gpccial Notices.


Nervous a medical essay comprising sers,
OF lectures delivered Kahns Museum OF Anatomy New.
York the and cure OF premature decline showing IN
dutaDy lost health may be reganesi anorng clear
lmpcdmcut 10 marriage and the Treatment OF
debility being the result OF 20 years
peTcuce mail 25c currency OF postage stamps Address
Secretary, kAuS'S Museum, OS3 Broadway, New.fork.
Post once the week cnins
SATURDAY Feb. % 1878. will close at this ONCE On
TUESDAY 8 for Europe by steamship Nevada, VIA
WkDN ESDAY. at a. m. for Europe
By steamship China. via Queenstown (corespondence for
forwarded by tis steamer must be specially al
dresse aud at for France direct, by steamship
Amerique, via HaYre; on THURSDAY. at D a. m Tor ku
rome Dy steamship Celtic Queenstown ior
Germany TO be forwarded by this steamer 1lss
b. specially addessed and al IL for Europe by sean
ssp .Holsata Plymouth, Cherbourg ana Hamburg on
SATURDAY az q. M. for Europe by steamship CITY OF
Berlin via Queenstown coresoondenee Tor GERMANY ana
scotland forwarded this steamer must be specially
ssed) and at Tor scotland direct by steamship
Glasgow and at 1880 a. for Europe by
Neckar Southampton anu Bremen. The steam
Nevada China Celtic and city OF Bern 90 mol tako
mails Denmars. Iuo Norway. The mails for
Kingston Ja New.York Feb IL The mails tor
Nassau n p will leave NewYors Feb. 49, The mails for
the indies via Thomas and Porto Rico and Venek
ala direct Feb % The mails Tor emma
Japan will san FRANCISCO March he mails tor
Australia etc. win leave san Francisco March 10.
Saw. Tors Feb 10, 1878 L.. l.. JAMES. Postmaster
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
MISCELLANEOUS INCIDENTS.

Madame Modjeska was welcomed in Wash
ipgton with extraordinary enthusiasm II Is not too
much say that performer for many years. has had
such cordial and general welcome social as well as
PROFESSIONALISM the Capital.
Edwin Booths Prompt-book of Hamlet" ed
tied by William Winter has just been published II is
companion to Richard ILL.," The next volume OF the
series viii be Richard H." which is now In the
press Of Messrs. Francis Hart 4 Co.
The second annual musical and literary en-
tertanment of the NewYork Press Club will be gwen
in steinway Hail. next Monday evening. signora Frap-
poll Mime. julie A. De Ryther Mime. Annetta Riccia Mr.
Z. Smith. SigDor Marcato, Jules G. Hubbard aud The
Burdette Gee Club VIII sing Frederick CARR Will play
On the violin, and there will also be music by string
monet. Charles Roberts, jr, and A. IL. Burbank viii
read Tickets may be obtained at Steinway Hail.
the club rooms, No. 4 Centre-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22

could under the Bland bill. The Senate amendment 10
peremptory as to the coinage Of two millions month
The Bland bill allows the hostile department WIDE 0is-
cretion.-l Cincinnati Commercial (Ind)
We are not sure that it would not have
been better had the silver passed without amend
ment 1t would have produced ts disastrous enccls
more speedily and led the masses more quickly 10 de-
nand it's repeal 1t would have left the supporters OF
the bill without excuse.-IAlbaDy Argus (Deml
If John Sherman and his allies think, by
upright Judge hittaker from the strict discharge OF
his duties. they will find themselves as much mistaken
ment on the State of Picayune
(DemJ
There is nothing in the future which can
compensate for such sectional despOtism the solid
South proposes to set up Its desperate aud wicked
action the overthrow Of all national safeguards
and the diversion of public revenues interests rights
and liberties into the hands OF whose creed ID one
OF caste.-lUtica Republican Rep.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-02-22
WHAT THE PRESIDENTS VETO MAY DO.
From The Utica Herald.

The DOUBTS about the PrtsIueHIS COUrst Hre
scattered. All his uterances are adverse TO- the poio
OF clipping the dollar TO past debts HIS messnse
indeed bound him reject such bill az the present. put
there have those who have argued that notwth-
standing he would permit 1t 10 become law de mas
not sought control the deliberations OF Congress-
Now that principles clearly presented he does not
standard OF national honor. With weakness ii not
actual connvance this mischevous legislation, IN the
Senate with flood OF folly the House. the country
NAV graduate itself the steady purpose ana quiet
determination of the President. He VIII not ial 10 IL
terpose his yeO between this transient frenzy ana e
permanent interests of the Nation That veto ought 10
rn2 out a warning that will be needed against outrage
and wrong hope of petty profit IL ought 10 ring
the glad peas restored confidence and consequent re-
NiYal of nrnSnerltY.