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The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-26

READING RooMs.-The Lewiston Reading
and Literary Associat have their rooms
on the I'd floor Of the Flanagan building
now fitted up, and have few books, mag.
azines and papers secured as nucleus for
a proper Literary. Doubtless there are
persons in the community who have books
that would be valuable additions to this
Library, which they would donate to the
Associations: If there be any persons dis
posed to make such donations we are re-
quested by the Association to say they will
De thankfully received by G. G. Kress or
John MEDINA, the president and secretary
OF the Association, or by the librarian VIM.
Denny, at the Library rooms. Several cit
2ens, among them J. P. Volmer, c. A.
thatcher, J. Alexander, John MEDINA and
some others have contributed literally to-
wards labor and material for fitting up the
rooms. Our citizens should see to it tina,
THIS Library room should be we'll supplied
with reading matter, and kept open as a
pace OF resort for our young people where
'uey can make mental progress and be d.
'erted from those influences that are de-
moralizing.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1878-01-26

No SNow.-Up to the time Of writing,
Jan. Oath the ground at Lewiston has not
been whitened with snow during the Win
ter. To-day we notice persons plaughing
their gardens. At Pierce City about two
feet Of snow covered the ground when the
express left. Camas Prairie has had no
snow of consequence. The country north
of this place has had but little The there
mometer at nc time in Lewiston this sea-
son has been more than 60 below freezing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
TOMPKlNS PARK.

meeting Of residents aud property owners Of the
vicinity Of fonpkins square vas hold at No. Iss
seventh street. ON Monday ntsnt 10 take action In
references proposed restoration Of the square q
pubic PARK. Mr.. Henry Keen was elected sbsrmas
ard NJ II. Gertn secretary. Alderman wash-
nsr, IN brisi speech, advocated Tho Immediate
planting OF shade trees and the erection Of benchss
he sddsd that u the citizens residing In tho vicinity
they could have had park ioGg ago Resolutions
were tpsn adopted requesting tho Board OF Aldermen
10 adopt tue onorsd time aso Ia shss
body references to tho tmprovomsnt ei the square
A resolution was siso adopted requesting this Park
Comm isssonsfs TO take means pessible or
tho planting OF shade trees green plata the erection
OF seats, and the OF tho entrances 70
The park as they we're before IL dsmsllshsA The
Police aud Park commissioners requested 10 pse-
vent the congrgang OF dsorderiy characters daring
the day ana night The following were appel lied 4
committee 10 look after The I'm ts:-H Grun-
tnal. Dr. Hess, Joseph wsss,sr, Emsausl Ferris an
Jacob Hserle
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
RECOLLEC rIOsS OF CHARLES MA.
1HLWS

The veteran stage manager. Mr.. John Moore, talK.
Ing OF Charles Mathews yesterday, said Mathews
made his nrst appearance In this country the VIM
sor Garden in 1889 In the "Merry Wives Of Windsor
He was quite successful Some tino after this be fell
IN love WITH Miss Lizzie Weston Davenport, wife Of
A II. Dolly Davenport, and good deal or scandal
succeeded. Whom Davenport got tho divorce from
her he vas SO annoy ed AT the publicity gwen 70 his
name in connection with It that no attacked Mathews
one morning when he coming out Of mis- boarding
house on Broad way, and gave him severe Dcating.
No legal proceedings followed, and Mathews bo-
came tho husband OF Mrs. Davenport He
was thcu probably about sixty, but his appear.
ancs was quite juvenile. HIS haison with
MIS- Davenport excited singular omment among tie
members Of the profession, those this side OF ths
wator supporting Davenport, ana those the other
Mathews. IN rene lrsal ho was very different IRON
Macreaay. He required the actors Same as Mscready
did, TO be exact In thor parts, but lost ms
temper like the other man He showeu : a ad mirable
disposition III thus respect, ana the actors had fond
mesa Tor him IN cons, quence. His acting was Of the
KIND that emDeisned snoss peculiar trats oil human
ny that he cnoso 10 psrsonify. Mathews aud Nme.
Vestris brought out Boucicaull's "London Az
surance," and made . great success There
M.ttnews-vcstris management, The "Midsumm
Nights Dream aud Milton's . Mask OF Comusn being
Graeu ia is4o bog Ing with Loves LaDSrs LosLn
This had "A moderate run. The mounLln. was very
nns the ..e en- see' and tout emsexck being exceed.
ingiy artistic ana attractive. In this management
Mathews and Ine. VeslrIs renamed three years,
during winch time they produced Loves sAcrincs.D
by Richard Loved; rcvived Snakspsarois "rsmpsst'
gave sheridan Knowles plays VI Love" and '.John
Of Procda IL was white rchearsing this drama that
an Incident took place which very yell remember.
Mr. Moore, who played tue opposite par, from
Mathe~s dispued as 10 the right Of occupying LETT
u tue stage both having ascsmstcsy speecnes do
liver and tho theory being that the lott hand side Of
stage Was the most advantageous Tor tne purpose.
cooper, WHO Was ON the ri2nI appealed 70 sheridan
Knowles, wno hsppcnded 20 be present, ana nia
strong irish accent he gave his decision :"Bood an
'ounsl You spakc rs well with your lett you do
with your right handif Aatbe~s was worry pArto-
ulsr about the getup oil his characters Though dis
posed 20 reject the Traditions OF the stage he
act TO see tuat bis performance whatever might be,
should BIO complete ia every inch. He y whole
tousd good natured man, With qualities OF head and
ncart tuat would nave made position, competency,
Country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26

JOHN BROUGHAM'S ANNUITY.

IL VIII be remembered that rcccntiy when John
Brougham was SICK aud pccuniarily embarrassed, hs
personal and professional friends his relief
and IN tho form of complimentary benefit raised the
sum OF $4,000 This sum placed In the hapdi
VI Messrs TIcoaore Moss ana y. L. N. Barlow a.
trustees, who concluded opsrchasc ~ih annuity
Tor Mr.. Brouehan's bsnenI Mr. william 7. PbippA
an insurance agent says that learning oil this fact he
applied 70 Mr. William A. Beers, the actusry
OF The New York Life Insurance Company, with
whom, no asserts, he made agreement
10 receive i've per cent commiszion N no
procured the invesmen to DO made In psny.
lis now insists that ne did procure the investment,
ana me company having refused 70 paw hum his
commission no has nmcnccd IN Tho N arips Court
suit To recover 500 Inc Company makes answer
that no sacn agrccmcnt as thai stated by fhipps
ever made witn o It's oicer and asssrIs that the
application Tor tho anauiy osne IA regular osm
through an Insurance sgoat named Il. DIX, that 70
pursuance Of that application tns anaaity was
issued, the company receiving Tor 10 81, 40U,
and that on mat SUN Mr.. Dix vAi
paid tue usual commission rhe company
Denies therciore any indepedncss 70 Phipps In rsls
ton 10 The Transaction Inc case was sst dovn foe
uia bsiore Judge Goepp yesterday but owing 70 the
absence OF Witnesses was adjourned. Phipps was
visible ON the boards, aad SO vAs Mr. Beers, The
tu.ry of the Insurance company. but tho author OF
Pocshontss" Was not IL Is said the part VI
P1pps tnas when no was tryng TO have tne appiica-
,ion 10, the annuity Prepared The genial John. :
great rsuctaacs 10 give his age, ana THAI
tns had 10 be nnaiiy agreed upon DO
tween tho trustees ana Tho Insurance company
at seventy, aud that upon this basis the application
Was made. When This statement brought 20 the
knowledge OF Mr.. Brougnam no Is said 10 have lndig.
mandy denied t. and netting Of
Mr. Pnipps, while everybody knew that himseli
took priae N beng older victory Of Water
100 The plsinliu tried to hurry on tho trial of the
cause asserting iba. ;. cannot occupy more ,nan an
hour wbe the part oi tho company 10 IL inslsts1
that cannot DO tried "a threo hours
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL No. -.


The distribution OF semiaunull certificates TO the
pupils OF Grammar Scnooi No. !3 took place yesterday
morning at naii-past nine The exhibition IN the
boys department came Oh lrst, and was conducted
by Mr. Ii. Y. Ltchhed. principal The exercises
were as follows -Opeuing hymn, s'Crcation;' due,,
"For the TrulD," George II. mes ana Edward b.
Grout; defamation, 'Rolla's Speech" by George
Welibrock; solo, "Bessie OF Dundee" George Seger;
'Butterwick'- Litto Gas BilL" Arnot spence; duet,
snow Tho Wind IS Blowing" George H. Jones aud
Bless our Home" john F.yn ANA school;
recitation, "Thanatopsis' boys OF the first class ;
chorus, con to the Field" tho school; recitation,
boy Biiiy," James Delaney; solo, 'Wny Have NJ
Loved Ones Gousf" Eawsrd 7. Grout. Distribution OF
tifcaes-Cnorus God speed the Right" Prescn-
tation oil diponas-Chorus, "Harvsst Song" There
were 2l0 annual certificates granted Sir. Frederick
9. Wagner OF the Board OF Trustees, presided ana de
l,vered a snort address Speeches wcrs also made By
Nr. Cornell e.. Comm ssioner Fuller, j. A. Lucas
Com missioner Manicrre. Dr. Barry, Chairman Of the
besrd OF Trustees, presented the diplomas TO the
graau .tcs. Among those present were OK Assembly
nun Haghi, jacob N. Patterson and Frederick kru-
TINA. Immediately alter the exhibition IN the male
department. the girls held their commencement, with
Ieci atoms, solos and duets, whicn very muca de-
lighted srrcLuioTs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
NEW YORK COLLEGE.

REUNION OF he CLASS OF rs PRIZE SPEAKING.
The annual dinner Of the class Of rs OF tho College
Of the CITY OF New YORK held ut Lafayette place
restaurant last evening. Covers were laia Tor
thirteen. the remainder Of tho thirty graduates com
posing the class being scattered in distant portions
OF tho country. Before leaving the college tnis
the nrs class that formed permanent organization
which the members keep up BY having annual re.
unions, consisting Of a anner, followed by
an Grafton, poem and toasts. An election Of
officers Tor the ensuing year also takes place
~ these meetings. After the substan tials had
been alphabetically discussed, MT. Louis Werner DO
Ivsrcd tho stated orstion, his subject beng "fhc
University Power IN tho st@tcn lie traced tho
history and progress Of the university during the
middie ages, cxpntating on Its advantages tor the
dissemination OF learning since that time, and on It's
dwelt at some length on tho bencnts winch
the citizens OF this metropolis have derived iron tho
New YORK College by IT'S having elevated the standard
In the pubic schools thus lnfusing proper ambition
into tho minds OF The scholars. Mr.. William Larro-
Whole Bale Of .lsms' RED Together In rhyme"
considerable merrimcnL Tho party aherward In
dulged IN singing college songs and giving toass until
= late hour. The officers OF the class re-eected Tor
the ensuing year are as ioilowt:-GeorRc NJ Messtcr
president; LOUIS Werner. vice president; A Gold.
smith, secretary; L. Wie, treasurer; W. Larrcmorc,
poet; J.. Werner, orator; and George II. McAdam,
historian.
THE rRIxx sPgAKIso IN onrcKgRrSe HALL
Chickeriug Hall was flied last evening with q bril-
liant audisnce OF ladies and gentlemen TO listen TO
q number oi students OF the New York College In a
contest prxe Of eocuon Seated on the front OF
the platform was the President OF the College, General
Webb, surrounded by . number Of the faculty, and
Bsardsiss, william WOOD and william DswS. Of
Hosea q. Perkins, Joha A. stewart and
William Renssn. There we're ak eentsssanss 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
A PLEASANT RECEPTION.

THE sEvENTY-sEcoND ANyIvERsAR OF THl
FOURTH COMPANY OF THE SEVENTH RL0I-
MENT
The active and honorary members OF the fourth
company OF the Seventh regiment, N.Gs.N.Y., cole
brstsd the seventy second anniversary OF the organt
cation oil the company last night in the armory II
has been tue custom Tor many years for the members
OF the company to make al excursion on this occa-
sion, but tbs year the members determined 10 give
reception that the ladies' might take part IN the
Festivities The fourth company OF the seventh regi.
ment has record that dates back far 1906 and
Is the Oldest company in the corps In 1906 the
company was attached TO Sitchcr's battalion In
connection with the Third artillery ana under tho
command of Captain Forbes. The organization was
subsequently attached TO The Eleventh artillery,
under Captain Bradhurst and IL thsn became known
u Bradnursts regulars. Some little time aiierward
the company formed portion of the Twenty seventh
regiment, now known as the Seventh regiment Tho
next captain oil the company was Prosper wetmore,
aud tnen came Phloius II. Holt Bremner Roome,
RDlelt and lastly The present incumosnt, Captain w.
II Kipp who has been member OF the company
tweniy-oDe years and was elected captain IN 1885
The other officers OF The company aro--First Lcutsu
EN- Edward Earle ana Second Lieutenant. Benjamin.
Parr
The Invited guest began 10 arrive last ught shortly
after eight O'CLOCK anc were received in Inc corridor
oy the officers and members Of the regiment The
corridor was elegantly draped with flags and bunting
The Fourth companys room was tho centre VI attrso
presidents desk was completely banked out OF sight
with choice exotcs, aud some magnificent baskets OF
nowers we're scattered around IN profuson rns on
GERS room Was also decorated with flags and aowers
and was USED as reception room. Shortly
before ton O'CLOCK the small drill
wEere tho collation. thrown
op-a ana kept ut the disposal OF the
guests tor the remainder oil the evening" After dane
Ing Tor about hour In the corridor the guests
separated 10 the officers room, where tney wore
tertainsa by singing and recitationa Mrs Anna
Buikeiy Hills and Miss Hard sang, Mr.. James r.
Burdett aud john McNuty recited several selections
Aiter the reciatons were concluded dancing was 70.
sumed ana CONT nued until late hour
Among those present during the evening were
Colonel Clark and the 1cld staff OF the reg ment
General Koome, Colonel Bremncr Colonel RibletI
anu number OF other distinguished officers OF tho
National Guard
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. Is.

The soml-annuai distribution OF certificates and
closing exercises Of Grammar School No. u.s. Fiith
street, between avenues ana ID, took place In the
school building. large number Of visitors were
present, including Messrs George b. Rhoadcs, chair
Of tho school trustees, Eleventh ward Inspectors
Androw NILS aud A. e. Anderson, Trustees J. 9. Lin
beck and Joseph Wanglcr ln the male department
the exercises consisted OF singing hymns reading tho
uccla attun Getting Into Deut,
deiivcreaDy Ferdinand Auneimer. The number oi
tihcates awarded VAS 3D. exclusive OF nine diplomas
10 graduates admitted 10 tn Now York College
ago. Tho names OF tho graduates have already been
puoisncd IN tue HERALD. Oul oil 800 pupils In The
female department 312 received ccrtincatea Some
OF the girls madc 100 per cent In their sudieA fae
music WIS under tue direction oil Mas Il. Ambler.
In the primary department., under the care o Mics
Anna l.. Ma1aen, principal, extensive aud interest
ing programme was satisfactorily gone through WITH
The boys carried oil l23 certificates the girls 1o2
Ia ali tue dcpar ments the certificates were delivered
by Mr. Rhoades, and addresses were made by mis-
gentleman, Mr. Mills and Mr.. Anderson.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE.
teY 1RLLGaAPH TO THE HERALD ]

kAsTox, Pa, June IS 1s7a
To-day was alumni day at Lafayette College, and
celebrated by the reunion Of Frangln and Wash
ine,on Literary halls. In Franklin Hall the Rev. y.
H. Moore OF Philadelphia, delivered the Grafton Tho
vaeoicory was delivered by Mr.. J. y. williamson. OF
New Jersey. In Washington Hall Mr.. John scoly. A.
NJ, OF Philadelphia, delivered the GRAFTON. and s.
Miner tho vaedictory. A meeting Of the Alumn, As
held In Pardee Hail. which transacted the
usual routine business and uncncd. The reunion OF
classes was held this afternoon. Ibis evening the
Hon George Lear, Attorney General OF the State, de
Iivoe cd tho annual orston before tho literary sosic
ties in the auditorium u Pardse Hall on tho subject
OF "Honors Of Private Lille"
Among the arrivals to-day were General Patterson,
OF Indiana and several noted gentlemen IRON dlner
emit points oil PebnsyIvania.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26

BACcALAUREATE SERMON ny REV. W. A.
MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE BOARD OF
VISITORS.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, June "a. 1878
The commencement exercises Of tho University OF
Virginia were inaugurated last evening by the de-
livery OF the sermon before the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. The discourse delivered by tho
Rev DR.. w. A. Murkland, Of Baltimore, a Presby-
tcrian divine OF considerable reputation as pulpit
orator The text announced from Luxe KIT
II. tho OF tho rich no had reached tho
summit OF human success. and debstsd his sou,
to the best and surcst method TO So
cure the enjoyment OF his fortune-'And he
thought within himself, saying. What shall
do 2" Tho public hail OF tho university
was crowded with tho ladies and gentlemen oil Char
lottesvilie and visiting strangers, who listened with
Intense Interest 10 the sermon, which occupied IN
hour and quarter In Its delivery. II was finished
literary production, Astounding in tboso traces Of
rhetoric ana oraory which give dramatic effect tho
deivcrances Of the pulpit Tho momsntous question
OF duty IN the present outlook oil things IN Inc great
world, was presented 10 the young men oil tho univer
sy with great force and CLOG uepce and but Tor tho
sacredness oil the day and the solsmnites OF tho
vice, the gorgeous word painting and daring rhetorical
fights OF The speaker would have elected outburts VI
applause
To-day the meeting Of the Board OF Visitors was
held at the university, but no business oI special In
tcrcst TO the public was Transacted This ever ing the
ceiebrauon OF the Washington Literary Society will
take place, with X A. Jacks n Of Indians as medal
ns, ana H. ~ Long oil NORTH Carolna, M orator; ana
on Tuesday evening tho celebration Of the Jenerstn
Society with ID. q. Wootcu, Of Texas, ss medast aud
q. Glasgow, OF Virginia as orator. These celebra
lions are Of local interest merely but attract large
crowds TO the unverslty The features of special In
tsrest this week will DO the address oi Governor Hen
drcks, OF Indiana, before the JOINT literary sscieiios
on "Wednesday, and the formal opening OF The Lewis
Brooks Muscum," on Thursday, upon which occasion
an ad drcss viii be Gel, vered by IN James e. southai
OF klchmond, VINO has made n reputation both in this
country and Europe by his recent scientific works,
.rno Recent Origin OF Man" and 'Tns Epoch Of the
Mammoth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, June rs, 1873.
The day At Wesleyan University was occupied with
a gymnastio exhibition In the morning. business
meetings Of tho forenoon and afternoon,
address before the Phi Beta Kappa society this
evening BY Elwin p. whipple, Of Bos,op, which was
largely attended rhs class supper, tho "ivyu
ceremon y. tho burning OF mathematics ceremony
ana tho college scrcnads occupied most OF Monday
night. On Wednesday the alumni meet aud thor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
ST. PETEK,S SCHOOL.

Tho closing exercises ny tho pupils Of 81. Peters
School emaic dopartmcnt) took place IN the hall Of
the church last evening The arst part OF the pro.
grammc was commenced with singing and music and
was followed by the opening address by Miss n.
Lynch. The exercise OF cslislhencs next took place
la which the giris acquitted themselves admirably.
"Annie aud wiiiies Prayer was recited by Miss IA.
Manning and "HaIi, Lovely Venice, was song b. AL
the girls IN chorus. The drama oil "Fsbiois, taken
from The novel written ~ CARDINAL lseman, was The
great feature VI the programme, Cslistbonics toL
lowed with DUMB bvIA Tho girls IN this cx-
hlbieu great steadiness and precision. "Searchiug
Tor The Sain," recitation, by Miss A. DoDohuc, was
followed BY n comic dance, and "WuI Remember
You All In our Praycrs' was sung ny ali the girix
Tho programme was we'll arranged and gave sntiro
satItiacllo on To q very large audlencs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. 63.

The closing exercises Of the senior class Of Gram
mar School No. SO took place at the school building.
The programme, which consisted Of music, rscsta-
tions and addresses. was opened with an anthem,
sung by the school. Master 81. smith read humor-
Gus sketch called "a Piece OF Red Calico" Mss
Annie Odeil recited u selection entitled "fom," aod
Mlss Ida Niles reaa "A humorous piece called Court
ship Under Difficulties" which was followed ny a
song, "Lear by Leai. very prettiy sung by MISS
Bella Whyte. Miss Carrie Shoye recitca "rhe Cour-
ter which also q humorous piece. Part
second was opened with all Instrumental duet.
by II. PInckncy and n Carpenter, followed ny dia-
logue, TN Want OF servant" spoken by the senior
clAss. BY especial request A. Budworth recied "fhc
Legend oil Bregens." which Was loudly appauded !;
Miss stella Fu.eran sung lullaby called Rtck-a-
by wIicn WAS well received, aud Miss Bella Whyte
road 'An Advertisement Answered Again Miss
Whyte sang u solo, 'rncrc Is Always some Sunshine"
after which the diplomas werc presented. Mics Ida
Miles delivered the vaeuictory address, taking
''Change" Tor Ee- SUBJECT she spoke IN clear voice
and with uaembarrasaeo manner Inc assembl,gc OF
trends and parents large anu tue exercises
passed of PLEASANTLY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-26

School took place in Taylor Hall this evening" eSss
two thousand spectators being present Alter the
usual deciamlons. reading of essays aud music,
diplomas were conferred on tho following class Of
u.s.
Fun Course-Charies b. Lcavitt, HzrrIe K Richard.
son, Samuel w. Teisseire, CHARLES Z. Tnorn, Henry r.
Weber, l.. Louisa Abel, 5. Emma Armstrong, Lizzie
G. Baldwin. Cornelis Il. Dawson, Sadie b. Heath
Carrie X. Lokerson, Elite Is. Jefferson. Emma Meyer
Pauline 4. Miller and Fannie X. Peters
Special Course-FAnnis c. Ely.