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New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
A NEW LEGAL SOCIETY.

A meeting of lawyers at No. GA Park-ave.
with George TicknOr Curtis In the chair, and A. p
sprague as secretary held Thursday evening, to
organize new association OF lawyers. TO be called the
Law Reform Society. Resolutions we're passed declar
ing that the Thorp Commission to revise the Statutes
was failure that the passage OF the new code OF pro
cedure was abuse Of power and that is enactmeht
should be repealed and that law reform society should
be formed 10 develop and concentrate the opinion OF the
resolutions. temporary organization formed by
the election OF the following ofcers President George
cknOr Curtis secretary and treasurer A u. SpraRue
committee: Theodore W. Dwight Joseph s. BOsworth,
Henry II. Anderson, Joseph r. Flanders, Anthony X.
Dyetf, Erastus Cook, James G. Spencer, Samuel j.
Crooks, John Townshend James S. Auerbach, Cephas
Brainerd Hefbeit B. Turner James A. Kiss. Samuel q.
Courtney, f. +. Marbury Ethan Allen, Ira d. Warren.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
THE COURTS.
A CONTEST OVER OLD MAPS.

A suit entitled Hester Sherman and others
against Thomas Kane is in reality against the city, ana
involves no small amount The city conveyed a large
amount of property near Seventy eighth-s and Third
ave-. part OF the old commons" with warrantee'
and the defendant holding under that warranee requires
the city TO defeud him The property now In SUIT IN
cndes eghty-two OF the lots between Seventy-eigntn
and Seventyn nh-sts. and Third and Fourth-aves Inc
plaintiffs as heirs Of Alpheus sherman, who acquired
title originating with James Walker in 1901, claim tnat
the cty map wrong and that it's lines tncroacnsa
their property The question turns mainly on the
old uaus and their Interpretation The case is on trial
beroe Judge Sedgwck and the old maps are before
Including that dread OF real estate lawyers he CLOSING
map OF the old Post Road. 1t is likely To occupy seVer
days. T. VI. Ting aud Thomas Ii. Hubbard appear TOT
plaintiffs Francis l.. Stetson for the city, ana H. T.
Townsend for the defendant Kane.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
AGALLERY OF MODERN ART.

THE PAINTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS THAT MAY Re
ENJOYED AT KNoEDLER & CO.'S ROOMS.
The gallery of NJ. KnOedler Il Co. contains
large collection Of fine paintings by weLnown mod
ern artists In the first several deserving OF
special notice One of H. Merle from the Salon Of 1878,
ia Charles VI ard Odete." Tnis ia hfesiIe group
Of two figures illustrating the invention Of play cards.
The Colorbearer" by schreyer. another fine paint
ing Iu striking contrast 10 these in subject Is j. q.
Browns Dress Parade" Here isa band OF MuIlIgan
Guards headed by colored boy with tue target The
rank and file made uchins III all stages
of dlapdatIOn. The iace OF each boy Is study, full of
expression and individuality. There are also several
nne pictures by Corot and GerOmr, and one by Meyer
yun Bremen called " Welcoming Papa" one by Meis-
soner Guarding the Outposts" IL valued at S17 900.
In the rooms the second floor were peasaut girl
by Jules Breton, and cattle by f. VotZ, Of M
nlch. In water coOrs, winch are exhibited tue
room on first hoor very fine pictures by
Charles DeIaie. This young artist brother Of the
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
yrpn1cT FOR GENERAL SHERIDAN.

A VERDICT FOR GENEhAL ShEhlDAN'
avn ov THE KIILoNA PLANTATION SUIT IN FAVOR
OF THE DEFENDANT.
Tho suit of James A. Whalen against
.n.ra, sheridan for $41627s 81 because Of the al
ged eviction of the plaintiff from the Kiona Pianta-
n was concluded yesterday with verdict for the de-
,rdant Yesterday was the most interesting day OF the
trial which has occupied nearly two weeks Inc ah'
nonncemeut that General Butler was TO close the case
for the plaintiff attracted many spectators ana from
noon until the Jury went out at about O'clock the
courtroom was crowded to the doors Many prominent
residents were amOug the listeners Dut oenerai
sheridan was not present Mr.. Beckwith, IN summing
nm the case for the defendant gave thorough review
OF the history OF the case, covering about the same
ground did Mr.. Herrck in the opening -, ,,,oa
General Butler, when lie addressed lhe JURY occuIu
much time with an explanation OF the apparent nGou
slStsncies between the statements OF Whalen.
"Whalens only Tascaty," he SAID, " was III sWtdIIns
that paper bill of sale, and leaving y 70 oe III. m
ferred that II true one. But thnk mIdIen ~ aS
honest man as / ever knew to come out OF Louisiana
There are rascas TO the s9uareIoot III LoulS""
than anywhere else in the world" -, , ,,,s,
General Butler-Oh, don't mean you. You were
uSnsplsiRR pi Rnter in continuing said that Mark Hoyt
and his associates had ransacsed the wn3le aIuPr %,
PiaItatinn Pitgi,, Failing in the courts they mad
resource to military power. and oDIplLtu ,n ,ne
order from General Sheridan IL was Dy SUN ann aa b
ference with the civil powers that military lOices Oe
JndSS Wallace then charged the jury. Trey were
absent exactly hour. AIhe courtroom was Rt Rvl
thew had found for the defendant: MI; - lolu :!
the first TO speak, saying that ne nOuceu pUo tbn m
Court had ordered that nothing should be taken WIN
them The juror answered that they had lounu S Sne
hook in the iury-rOOm but no one had opened u MI
Egan gave notice Of motion for a new trial. and stay
OF sixty days granted
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

In the House to-day the Speaker pro-.
ceeded to call the committees reports Of private
nature.
Mr.. HENDERSON (Rep III reported back the Sem
ate bill authorizing the payment Of the State OF Tcnnes-
see keeping United States military prisoners
Also Senate bill refundng taxes assessed on the
Union Transfer Companies OF Philadelphia and Bati-
more, and Others. Passed.
Bills wrrc passed removing the political disabilities OF
J. VI. Bell OF Georgia; william Ward, OF Virginia; and
". kimbcl of Missouri.
The bill was passed constituting Portsmouth, OHIO.
Also the bill for the relief Of Mrs. Louisa Mansfield
widow Of General Mansfield.
before the House several communications among them
from Secretary sherman In to the rr-Oluton
calling for information as To what balance on loan ac-
counts was standing to he credit Of the United IN
any National Oank from March, 1876, To January, 1873
The letter states that there were no balances on loan ac
counts standing 10 the credit OF the United states Treas
urer III any National bank from Mafcn, 1876 10 JaDu-
ary, 1878. The secretary nclooes list OF National
bank dePoslores With balances on loan account ned
which held such balances had been made depOsitories
under the law T9e large balances nsd m Sy % the 1.
rury Withdrawal Of the proceeds OF the iia per cent
bonds aud the large subscriptions OF that bank To the
Mr HEWITT Dem, y. YIN order TO avoid reading
schedule wOuld ask to read the deposit 10 the
debit OF the First National Bank.
Mr ToWSsESD G:cp, y. YJ-Le, us have 1t all
Objection Vas made 10 the reading.
Mr hEWITG-Wl the gentleman allow me 10 recall
the amendment
Objections were made
Mr. HEWITT C,peaking amidst great confusion and
cries ol or,rlWhat want The world to know II this
that there have been for six months average sum or
S3OOOOUOO tJ the credit Of the United states at that
bank, as near as can make II ont
Mr. SPRINGER dem, H. l-alluding 10 the confusion
hoped that MI. Hewts words would bU read al the
Clerks desk, order to give the House chance tn hear
them, they serious arruignment OF one Of tnc
departments
Tne communication then referred to tho Ways ana
Means Committee.
Mr. FINLEY Dem. Ohio) asked leave to have printed
the testimony taken In regard othe Government PRINT
ing OhiCes
Mr.. GARFIELD Rep, Ohio) objected.
Mr. TOWNSEND (Rcp., y. y moved 10 adjourn.
Agreed TO yeas, % nay 7j and the speaker, at
li pronounced the House adjourned until January T.
1879.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
nECIsIONs-DEC. 20.

S,,renc (ourf-C Cbdmbers-Bv Presiding Judge
Dayis-Van Dyck agt McQuade-Mouon denied WIN SlO
Granted The Unon Dime saving. lustltIuon agt bayald
EuhdSm SS Budsiews others The charge tor seying
the CEsr s9Saf @S Ss iS yoTc granted
by Judge the mater OF pGpa [ ~,
order In the Meutges Has the lease been exc.
MSnfT SIlf SS%FT snrG ss TtG in the matter wsnoe
wldo. had recasc al hSf Ihs |hs1 ] 1l uo J ion IN
SHOULD Suc5 Do TrSBy Judge Van vOrst-rrow etc. agt
mon Findings settled and signed The Victory
webb etc. Manu- actnrng Company 1s m aI
eTy 10 Oder additional granted upon terms; see
superior CospeaI TraBy Judge ne SpeIr
action hereby granted conditi9naly see memorandum
hell sgt Cleary-U Undertaking approved Campbell sSL
Ceary Grace Church ct al aGt CUNNINGHAM ct AZ kob6e
Se insurance Company Of North America same agt. the
rnTH fr company Of foOE sa@e sg
Insurance Company same ag ,ng al am ana
the Imperial Fire Insurance Company OF London-ord@rs
By Judge Freedman. Thomasse agt stevens Judgment
tT 99Sn sSproSsd King ct al WSa
Notion granted The Third Avenue Railroad Company
Demurrer oyerrued with costs Toyns agL Gordon ct a.,
MonoG Grsn'G to ne new bond DENNY sst
Coli ct Reference ordered Herbert agt onier
f contempt dfuied The Third Avenue Railroad Company
aGi the BescEef Sr5ee 1e ae% Rway
oycrrue with costs aud with leave to deendant to answer
nm tayIcnt Frank agt EppensIener ct al Find
ct al. agt Nhaley.-OTder OycTTuins de-
Gray-Order granted and under AK
INC approved uunaw e al agL Ryder-lteference ordered
pi,lInn vi RugercOne No % Same agt same No. l2O
mr gt same 40. I34-Ordered day cal ndar for the
%si NSuday of January 1879. Levey agI Loeb ta.-Re
miflitur Med appeal dismiss with costs Young agt
0tdcr grained and uuderta.i approved QaasBck
WoIsn Mills Company OF Newburg agt Reilly etc-Older OF
Won sachs de Neulle e al order
moving United states Circuit court Won sachs ag
r EryIlc aBOnd removing cause 70 Cnited states
Circuit approved Bowman agt Pnrel In the matter
M as.dy MckibOon ar Wehle InOmasseli agt stevens
cook agJ Platti Goelet agt. spohord Kidd agL Phillips
Fay agt Mitchell Orders grantee. , -
Common Pteds-SUecdi IerDt-Bv judge Van Hoe
n-IIas!ehurst ag Jones WoodcOck agt o. Meaa; Reg
Greeley to BurllScheules
nleI and bond approved Felch TO Cummings
diei i'm re- assignment of Won Gahn.-BOnd $1,000
Wariao LOat-C -Chdmbrs-By Judge Shea
uGg agt Order OF arrest vacated and bond and
suretes defendant dscharge Dewitt agt Roche-Ihe
made is Opened so ar a. to allow the parties
to be up the merits OF the motion on which II was
Granted and hearing down for the 9th OI January
1879 O'Clock IN the forenoon o. that day Beachman
ag sutton Motion Len d with go costs CarJeuter ag
denied with $40 costs 70 aoide syn Leon
ard act Upman WOodw0rth agt Lindo OOertenrer agt
Travis; Phelps agt Clark. Iri koehler aSt uIoundlund
iamcky agt Royal Canadian Insurance Company HOn
man agL Fiack; Payne Reilly; PImp.on sgt same ;
Krinze ag Kuhn AbarDane agt Gotthe-Orders entered
uleu
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
NOT CONVICTED OR ACQUITTED.

Before beginning his charge to the jury IN
the trial OF William Porter. the Kings County Court
Of Sessions yesterday, Judge Moore sald that he had
received anonymous letter charging one OF the jurors
with improper conduct in connection with the case'
but because the letter was not signed he would take no
notice Of IT, except TO ask the jurors II they had
held communication with any one concerning the case
since the previous evening Several members OF the
Jury replied that they had not. The Judge then pro-
ceeded with his charge he said that there was no qes
ton about a burglary having been committed III
Ibert's store aud some Of the money stolen was
found in the house where the prisoner resided TINS
house occupied by other persons and II the jury %
heved that the stolen goods had not Deen In the posses
sion of the prisoner they must 1e9uit 9.o, MN. ,hc
They must likewise do this II they bellcVeu .he
testimony OF the prisoners WIFE, who said that
her husband was with her during thc mgnt
of the burglary. The jury retired at ll;4o a. in'
and returned the courtroom at 7:3O p M, annOuuc
ing that they had found 1t impossible 10 agree Judge
Moore accordingly discharged them. IL was asceI-
tained eight Of the jurors we're in favor OF con-
yictOn four OF acquta Porter was taken pack 10
RAYMOND Street Jail.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
ZINE SLEIGHS AND C4RRIAGES.
J. n. BREWSTER . co.'s EoUipAGEs-A NEW FORM
LAIDAU.


OF LAUDAU.
J. B. Brewster & Co., of Twenty iftb-s st.
and Flith.ave have number OF Canadian sIeghs at
their sacsrOOms that well worth careful lnspcc-
tlon b any one who wishes something decidedly stylish
Among others u ono called the Surrey dogcart Sleigh
which l. lined with heavy blue clotn, and not with the
customary plush aud which can easily be changed so
ns 10 resemble TCart. The rods that extend around
the sleigh are OF solid polished steel At the top OF the
,ashcr u wire screen which is Intended to protect
thr riders from the -nOwbals flying from the horses
feet The sIugh also has two Russian plumes, the
bright red which contrasts Cay with the white snow,
ana gives 4 -wiftyImOyinS sleigh very bright appear
nnre. The slrhs Uf thir style are made III tue most
thurough manner by the Montreal hTm from winch
Brrw-tcr Co. obtain them, and IN their soldlty they
resemble the EnS-h drags aud carts men are used so
extensively Beside these Canadian slbGhs, the
irm ha4 large collection OF sclgE- OF domestic make
Portland cutters, bauy slclgls ana otuers In price
sclELs from 500 Ia SIOO ana TIE hlS repud-
tiou the IL sufficient guarantee thAt the mate
rial used iu the CONSTRUCTION ana inc "OfAmhusulp are
OF tue very hest
IN. &" IrnLlaudau" IL a specially with the firm Of
Brewster Co., and for comfort dnd convenience II Is
.ld 10 b IA seed. By p,culiarly sklfu arrange
mcnt IL has the advantages OF Landau aud the appear
lucr uf lauaulct. The glass II the mont can Dc re-
moyed and cOncraod beneath the drivers seat, aud tue
frame can then thrown forward so us 10 be entirely
out OF the II II IL Desired the top can tueh De
folded back just IA IN audau Inc advantage cohsIsts
the fact tnat ~ case OF ram c2npetty coSeIeu
be had IN few minutes notice. whllc III
the ordinary lauiauet the front portion has
either 10 be carried IN position or lett beInd carriage
manufacturers have bccn quick 10 bct lnc eAccuc VI
thIs urTapgcnrut ana have quit many limitations Ihe
tcrial used IN Ouldg these ana thc ulheT caIaE7
of the firm Is Of the very hnest quauty. Tue "HttE
smoke, are OF lac toughest ONO hcaOry that VIII bear
almost any amount OF wrenchng be ore II WIZ Dicah
some time the lrn made three br1ughams thhi
Two of hem-ruodels Of ease and elegant Workmanship
are unsUid. one can also see III lhe WaIcl0ouo All
varieties Of bugges wagon, Soarnrs anu tbat to
side robes whps and IN tict everything 'h"' bo'' W
make CUmpICt" Outnt IOf "a tedm'
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
FAIENCE OF ALL KINDS.

The holiday goods at Rufus NJ. Brundige's,
No $50 Broadway in great variety and consist OF
dinner sets manufactured by Hanand Muton Copeland
and wedgwood vases in all the celebrated faience
clOsonne placlues, Dresden vases and slippers and
baskets In every design. Some OF the most notice
able the ordinary shapes covered with fruit vines
and flowers, and having birds upon the side. other
fancy shapes gondolas the rudder held by Cupid;
delicate flowers hung the side Toilet sets powder
boxes, trays Of a descriptions and hOwerbaskets were
found In Longwy aience. The OF antique shapes
particularly ne in the Copenhagen terra-cotta.
The Oriental figures upon these worthy OF
special notice, the finest work is displayed. This
house makes speciality OF dinner and tea services
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
BENEDICTS' TINE.

Benedict Brothers, who are generally known
an the keepers of the city tme not because they attend
TO the city clocks for years they have kept
what considered standard time for the city generally,
have on nand at their establishment, No. III Broadway:
a very large and varied assortment OF American auo
swiss Watches sterling silver, diamonds, enans ricn
gold jewelry, and many other ar ices IN their nne OF
goods OF interest TO persons about 10 purchase Chse
Ypao giff
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR THE POOR.

Several representatives of charitable insti-
tutions met in the City HILL at the request OF Mayor
Ety. yesterday for the purpose OF drawing up plan Tor
gathering supplies for the poor during the Winter The
following we're present John NJ Goldberg Of the New
York Employment and Relief Association; Jas OlWeh,
OF the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum; H. NJ. Hoyf, OF
the Union Home the School for Children OF Nolun
tpers Charles A. Bunting, OF the New-NoTk Christian
Home for Incorporate Men; George I. Bootn 9i tne
Association for Improving he Condition OF thr fOoi
the Rev DR.. T. VI. Peters, OF I5e Shecrng Arms ana
the Chdren's Fod Of the House of Rest for tonsump
tiyes and the KEY. G. r. Woodruff. OF 81. Barnabas's
Home. The conference presided over by inc mayor
After desnltOrV conversation OF some engh NJ to the
condition OF the poor. there was general agreement
that the method OF collecting supplies adOnted last sum
mer for gathering clothing for sufferers Dy the yetW
fever was the that could be followed Probably az
in that case, will he sent through all the streets
collecting gifts for the poor 1t agreed tnat he
clothing and provisions obtained should be divided
equally among charitable institutions taxing part III
he work Another meeting, for the purpose OF perfect
ing the organization, viii be held IN the mayors once
next week Thursday, at D. II IS hoped that taf
larger number ~ charitable institutions VIII De repre-
seped at the next conference than were represented
ye1ferday
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
FAIR IN AID OF THE DIET KITCHEN.

The Children's Christmas Merry Making"
for the benefit of the NewYork Diet Kitchen Associa
tion began Lyric Hail. IN sixtbave yesterday after
noon The association has taken this way OF obtaining
funds carry ts object OF supplying nOurishlng
food the sick From the attendance yesterday
there every indication that the fair Will be success
The tables in the hall tascfully arranged and sup
piled with large variety Of chidreDs toys and other
articles suitable for presents There Il also lunch
room. Punch and judy show makes fun for the chill
dren. Tonight there viii be amateur dramatic per-
forance 20 be followed by dancing. The hall Is open
from dl ID
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

famous Edouard He sent over number OF his pictures
10 see how they would be appreciated BY the American
public Three fine charcoal drawings by H. Reizi were
displayed These conspicuous for their atmospheric
eff cts foreshadng and tracing or the fonages
This artist is In feeble health and Is not expected 70
live.
This house ia noted for It's nne pboto-epgravfness
Here copies of Knaus, Holman Hunt, MelssenietI
after Knaus, Ia wOnd .rfuly graceful and delicate
Another, after tue artist, called Congratnlsr
tIons" is particularly appropriate this season In COLI
ored pho phs there splendid assortment taken
from Meissonier GerOme Detaille, Vibert, Fortuny,
Knans and Never Won Bremen.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
r. s, SOCIRES JEWELRY.

The jewelry establishment OF Is. D. SQUIRE
No 500 Broadway il the original house that stood on
FpIton.st. many wears ago. The present house sells
merely from sample It's gold plate is very fine, and Is
iu exact imitation OF real gold designs it is much
heavier than the ordinary plate offered IN the inarket.
for gentlemen are IN Etruscan and PLAIN god anu IN
enamel set n god In earrings and ns some very fc
t were shown IN turquoise and pearl set In plain gold
and others in two kinds OF gold A mourning set was
nf hlack enamel ct aIound In pearls.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
ARRIVAL OF THE PORTSMOUTH.

The United States ship Portsmouth, Com
mander A. s. Crownensheld which sailed from this
port March 16 with exhibits and other goods for the
Paris Exposition returned yesterday and anchored of
the BrOoRlyn Navy Yard She gailed from Hayre on
November and stopped al Madeira, leaving there No
veInber IA She had good weather until December 10
when she encountered the gale which prevailed along
the Atlantic coast NJ that time. After that she had
rough weather..
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
THE COURT or APPEALS 4DJOURNS.

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 20.-The Court of APP
peals adjourned to-day until January l5' 1872 after
having been In Sc sson since November IL, 1873 Dur
ing that time over 100 have been argued, aud
large number OF motions heard and disposed or The
dscussIons handed down number l3S. In 100 Of which
"nininns were written The Judges took with them
large number OF cases which VIII occupy their attention
during the new calendar Will DC mhde ior tue
January Term.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

up before Judge Davis yesterday motion to make
the complaint more:defnite Molloy was seaman on
the steamer France and the complaint says, one day
from Liverpool off Falmouth lost his life b. F. Chet-
wood asked that this phrase of Falmouth be struck
out or that tho complaint be made definite by stating
which Falmouth meant, as there were hve COonel
Spencer said that four OF the Famouths were on th
west side OF the Atlantic and scarcely thought OF
the defendants steamers could steam across me ocean
in one day. Judge Davis sted the storm OF laughter
by suggesting that of Falmouth" be struck on, 10
which both agreed and IL was so ordered
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The President sent
the following nominations To the Senate to-day:
Samuel r. Harlow be United States Marshal for the
Eastern District Of New.YOrE
O. W Ianbert0n, United states Attorney for Nebraska
Roger Greene Washington Territory, ChlcfJ usuce OF
the supreme Court for Washington Territ ~.
John r. HOyt, Oi Michigan Associate Justice OF Washington
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

and music desk aradusted. In the tuning department
the strings tested and tuned preparatory TO tile hna
tunings by the topereguators Hazeton Brothers nave
made extensive experiments In acoustics In order TO
bring the tone OF their pianos 10 the highest state OF per
lection and the rvsult is all that lid be wished Dur
Ing the the hrm manufactured between TOO and
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

Said n railroad engineer to an Irishman
vhose COW had been killed: But she didn't get out
n, the way when rang the bell " Faith thin,' sad
Pat We didn't sthop when she rang her bell, naythur
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
Amnsentents.
A CADEMY OF MUSIC. II FlautO Magico
~ MATINEE. TODAY

ACADEMY OF MUSIC. II Flauto Magico.
n GRAND MATINEE TODAY
THIS SATURDAY. DECEMBER 2l, at2,
IL FLAUTO MAGICO
Tamno SignOr FTapOli PapagenO, Sgn0r Del PuenIet
Sarastro SgnOr Foil Pamna Mile. PrOdi and Astrlna
nanIe Nine ETELKA GERSrER .,n,r,
Signor
Positively the last week OF the season,
MONDAY EVENING, December -. FAUST. -,
SignOr Campanini MephistoDlieIes slRnor De
Valentine Signor Galassf Sieoel Nine labache
and Margherita, Nine ErELKA GERSTER (her hrst ap
Debut Of Nine. MARIE ROZE.
TUESDAY December -, Nerdrs opera,
IL TROVATORE. -
Manrico SignOr Campaninl II COnte d Luna Ga
lass Azucena Nine. Labache, and Leonora, Mme MAhlE
ROZE cher hrst appearance TN season. ,,cp
UNDER SPECIAL PATRONAGE
THURSDAY, December 20.
The first act OF La rRAVIATA.
Voletta Mile MINNIE HAUK
After which the third act OF
Dnorah Nine ETELKA GERSTER
To be followed by the fourth act Of
LES HUGUENOTS.
RaOul de Nangis Sign0r Campannl: 81 BITE senor
Nevers signor Del Puente, and Valentino Nine MARIE
LES PAPIIIIoNs.
LAST NIGHT OF THE OPERA.
FRIDAY December 81. Mozart's opera
IL FLAUTO MAGICU.
with the following great cast -
Astrfamante, Nine. ETELKA GEKsIEHi Iamno'
senor Foi: IRE Daniaele della Regina, alle, LIDO Nile.
Parod, Mile. Pisin Papagena, Nine sinico, and Pamna
Nine. MARIE ROZE -.-. 49,. M
LAST GRAND MATINEE, SATURDAY. DEC. %,
LUCIA DI LAMMERMoOR. -.
Edgardo signor Campanni Ashton, sgnor Gaassii ano
AUna
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
A QUESTION OF GEOGRAPHY.

A suit against the National Line Steamship
Company on behalf OF the mother Of Michael NOloy