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The New York herald., 1878-11-22

SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

The Sporfino Gazette of the 9th inst says: Mr. San
ford we are glad to hear does not intend to leave tho
English turf and has lett few horses under the care
OF william Arnull at Newmarket.
Mr. Kent claimed King Cob at Liverpool, on wcdnes
day. 9th inst for 205 sovereigns, and Captain Mache
ST Cuthbcrt for $50 sovercigns, while Mr. X. Peck
pure chased Deudcr, winner of the Aintrce Feather
Plate, for 375 g,iineas.
Blonde after winning the New Stand Stakes at Liv-
crpool. on Tuesday, 9th inst. was knocked down to
Mr. j. Humphreys for 400 guineas, and Parametta,
winner of the Tuesday Plate, was bought in for 800
guineas.
G. Madmcnt, the jockey has received retainer
from the Prince of Orange, for whom he will ride in
the future.
Blonde, two years old. was sold to Mr.. J. II. Hum
phrcys for 400 guneas after winning the New Stand
Stakes at Liverpool ON the sth inst.
Reuters telegram dated Melbourne. November s,
Cup" He is the property of Mr. DE Mestris, who
recently won the Derby with His Lordship. Calamia
is hve-year-old, by Maribyrnong out OF Luna, and
carried st. lib.
Deluder, four years old, after winning tho Aintree
Feather Plate, at Liverpool, on the 9th inst was
bought by X. Peck for J75 guineas.
The death lat Krnec, In Boheina) IL announced of
Chief Baron Nicholson, who foalcd so long ago
as is4p Chief Baron Nicholson, by the Baron out
OF Ally CROKER by Abcrmarlc, his first at
stockbridge 1881, the memorable occasion of hts
double dead heat with Kingston, the pair finally di-
yiding the stakes In the following season ho ran
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ST. TIMOTHYs CHURCH FAIR.
BRILLIANT AND PROMISING OPENING LAST

A BRILLIANT AND PROMISING OPENING LAST
NIGHT-soME OF THE ATTRACTIONS.
The fair in aid of ST. Timothys Protestant Episco-
pal Church was opened last evening without any
formalities and though the attendance was not very
large. there considerable enthusiasm, and those
present were nearly all purchasers and par
ticipators in the many schemes for OBJ
tanning contributions to the general fund.
Tho Seventy y-frst regiment armory, at Thirty sixth
street and Sixth avenue, where the fair is held
very attractively decorated. and this. with the soul
inspiring music of the band of the regiment gave an
animation and gayety the that put everybody
in good humor and what was better STILL prcdis-
posed them to comply with the urgent de-
mands of the young ladies to aid them in
disposing of the fancy and useful articles
on the stalls, or to stake chances in the numerous
enterprises that presented here and there Scve
raj of the stalls especially noticeable and were
toned the cigar table. presided over by Miss Moncini
and Miss Cassidy the mirror and silhouette table, in
the of Miss Myers and Miss Kohler "Rebecca at
the Well is the cynosure of all eyes, and is prsonated
by Miss Dominguez, q beautiful young Cuban lady.
The floral temple is in the centre of the room and
when the promenade is completed this is rallyng
point for gossppers and loungers. Seventeen young
ladies', under the direction of the president, Mrs.
ing Of bouquets. and last night they found
their time fully occupied Burlesquc finds
ing place iii the arrangements and not the least
attractive part Of this department is the Art
i'll which pictures in 1.-The highest style of art
sold readily ut ten cents each. Science too,
well represented in the phonograph and the tele-
siderable profit the fair and the development of
OF fun. For the little ones the Punch and Judy
show failing source of amusement. The
fair will continue open during the remainder of the
week. and each evening there will be a promenade
concert, for which the Scventy-frst Regiment Band
hasprovided excellent programmes.
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
RAILROAD REORGANIZATION.

The holders Of receivers certificates OF tho New
York and oswego Midland Railroad met yesterday az
the coal and Iron Exchange. Ex-Mayor Wickham oc-
cuped the chair and Mr.. William o. Mcdowell acted
as secretary. The holders of 100000 OF certificates
out of sl.S52,555 were represented. The committee
appointed to confer with committee Of the first
mortgage bondholdcrs of the road to perfect plan Of
reorganization handed in their report (which has been
published in the HrRAID and 10 was unanimously
adopted. resolution was then adopted instructing
the committee to prepare an agreement for sublns-
sion to the holders of receivers obligations for sigma
ture, which shall authorize the COMMITTEES to proceed
TO carry into effect the plan OF reorganization by
proper agreement with tho frat mortgage bondhold-
ers the latter should assent 70 the plpn at their
meeting to be held ON December IL.
The committee under this resolution consists of
William II. Wickham. j. Davenport, Jr., W. O..
Mcdowell, William II. Fcnner. Jr., q. j. Williams, y.
Brisbin and William G. Whitney. {,
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WINNING MOUNTS, 1878.
The following the mounts Of the leading
Jockeys calculated up to Friday, November 81
THE SIX DAYS SECOND RATE PEDESTRIANS
CONTEST AT AGRICULTURAL HALL.

CONTEST AT AGRICULTURAL HALL.
The fifth day of this contest passed in much the
fashion the other four. Hazael still kept his
long lead. and Robson and France tussled for
second and third place. At 12h. sim. 20s.,
exactly 90 hours from tho opening of
the encounter. tho position Of the four
leaders stood thus :-Hazael 332 miles; Robson, 276
miles laps; France. 274 miles, and Hamilton, 264
miles lap. In the early hours of the morning and
while Hazae was taking long rest, France. in the
absence Of Robson took second place. and this he
tanned all through the day, while toward evening he
edged further and further away. and at ten o'clock
p M. ne over II miles before his opponent.
Meanwhile Hazael took matters very quietly feeling,
little need be said they entirely out of the
hunt. Norman. Martin. Houghton and Miles, how
ever, worked away In sort OF fashion, al
though 100 and 200 separated them from the
leading division. The distances given through
ont must be taken cum gron0, as there was
tinlekeepers and lap scorers more conducive to
amusement than certainty of record. Taking the
whole lot round France was undoubtedly the most
improved of all the He walked during yesterday
and the day before with good swinging stride. and
kept pretty well on the track. He probably owed
Weston, who took him in hand, and gave him some
good advice, which he too sensible not to follow.
But little Improvement noticeable in the attend
ance, and when the closing hour came eleven o'clock
the men were ranged as follows:-Hazael 391 miles;
France. 344 miles; Robson 331 miles 3 laps; Martin.
265 miles laps: Norman. 238 miles, Houghton. 235
miles: Whitley, 200 miles laps; s. Miles, $50 miles;
Scancs, 156 miles. Martin, Hazael, Whitley and Rob-
the only occupants of the track ut this time
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MAMMA FOB EAST SIDE SINNERS.
MRS. VAN CorTs REVIVAL SERVICES IN THE
ELEVENTH STREET METHODIST EPISCOPAL

MRS. VAN COrTS REVIVAL SERVICES IN THE
ELEVENTH STREET METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
CHURCH.
Il am not discouraged. feel q ssong glow Of
faith and trstfulness in God. stand face to face
with you." said Mrs. Van Cott, yesterday afternoon
addressing about fifty persons in the Eleventh Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, Il know that most Of
tho residents Of this neighborhood," she continued
are working people and cannot come here in the
day time, and 1 feel that the spirit OF God
is strong here, when find so many assembled" The
afternoons exercises not Of formal nature
Short prayers alternated with singing. aud Mrs.
Van Cott and her assistants went among the people
arguing with the obdurate, persuadng those hestat
ing and encouraging the tinid. Now and then the
lady raised her voice to reach all present and
tlilated on some important evangelical truth. Once
she dwelt on the pleasures OF religion. and on the
fact that when sinner steps into the road to
salvation God holds him right In the centre
not with bit and bride. but with
me out. know he must not forget me. Satan can
have power over mo. Por am determined not to
SIN. ana SIN cannot gam power over mo unless sub
middle of the church who desired salvation but had
not courage to come to the front 'Iet us have tho
altar i'll the middle Of tho room.'' said she, she
knct in their midst and offered up o prayer for grace
to come to them. Under the influence of her exhorta
tons large number of those present declared their
desire to lead religious lives and TO be saved and a
few already converted gave their experiences.
In the evening large crowd filled the church. and
many marks of fervor noticeable. Many hymns
sung by the congregation ana prayer offered
by Rev. Mr.. Morehousc and others, and Mrs. Van
Cott preached from the text, Tho Lord Abra-
ham in vision and said unto him. Fear not. Abra-
ham, am thy shield and thy exceeding great re-
ward Powers. principalities and kingdoms" she
said. ARE leagued against those who str,g
gle to be good. But why should they
faar? God Is their shield. If they have
TO make sacrifice, il they must fight why should they
hesitate? Ii not God their great reward! Some peo-
pie desire to be saved she thought, but did not feel
as the present were the proper moment, and there
aIip
'for any Christian who does not and always take
up and keep at the work from principle whether he
feels ike II or not. In the course of the evening q
number of persons signiied their spiritual ionrngs
by coming up to pray at the altar and in other ways
~ suggested by the leader OF the meeting.
Meetings will be held to-day ut halt. past two and
half.past seven T.. NJ
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OFFICIAL REAL EsrArR TRANSFERS.

OtflClAL HEAL fSIAl6 IhANSfEhS.
The following is a statement showing the real estate
transactions recorded in the Registers Office Novem-
Der II. 1875
Naeglc av., 130x4O611: Richard G. Combes and
others executorsl 20 Union Trust Company Nom.
152d st., n. g., 4uj IT, ". Of Boulevard, 2f7xltH;
sanc same Nom
5.h av., e. g. S IT, g. Of 5;d st.. 25sioo; Edwardv
Lccw and wife 10 Henry NJ schicncn S75 900
W Buckley to VIM Anderson .................. 1Ioo
husband H. scgrnan 5000
12Dth St. s. SJ,ia IT, ". OF I'd av, 20. 0.1Ox1OoIl;
Company. 1000
Goth st.. s. s. 10 II. ". Of Irving place, 3s1xiou4x
siersrd . :. 1859
isosirrcsaiar; John Bennett 70 Esther Ramns $500
Whitney and wife 10 William George $3.50
RECORDED MoRvcAGEs.
sarance Company, No isa Ess. s,d ST. year. $4,000
Glass John Jr. to Charles u. Mathews, W. e. OF 10th
n of Goth St year. 2,1,5
Jonas, Abraham H. and wife, to Samuel Barnett,
Of I'd av Of 7Bih st.; years. ............. 5000
knnus Conrad and wifc, to Peter Endeman, W. =. of
Elton NV, Of 156th ST.; IN months 1000
Nos 4ol 4D3 and eos ives, nd st yrar....... 1000
RrcoRDrp AssIcSNENrs or MORTGAGES.
Cornbes, II. O.. and another executors, &c), w The
Union Trust Company guardian, &c.)........... Nom.
Decker Clara, to David Roche. 500
Deshon, Charles A., to Marie \. v. Muller Nom
Gilbert Frederick f.. to William II. Hume ........ 2,USl
Seymour Sarah X teHecutrix, &c), ito Caroline scy-
1850
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CREEDMOOR.

The members of the Washington Gray Troopof cav
airy Of the National Guard, held their annual cham
pionship matches at Crcedmoor yesterday afternoon
The weather damp and unpleasant, notwihstand-
ing which both Of the matches that formed the days
programme proved very interesting. The first was
the match for the troop championship medal and
suited in favor of Sergeant q. E. Pasco. who made 60
Of possible IS points, at lO0 200 and 300 yards.
The second match was shot at 200 and 300 yards,
shots at each. making possible 20 points. The
from $40 to $50 and were won the following
scores s:-F. +. McHugh. sc; &. Z. Pasco, o.; NJ. p.
Ross 81; +. L. Baldwin, 46: G. H. Bennett, As; J. l..
voorhis As; ID. b. Devoe. 49, l.. T. Baker. 45; s. q.
Cable. A; j. Rooseveldt. 49, w. T. Miller. 81; ID. Will
son. 81: A. Moore, 36.
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SOLD AT AUCTION.

On the Real Estate Exchange, yesterday, the follow
ing sales at auction rnadc:-New York and os-
wego Midland Railroad Company seven per cent en-
grossmcnt and sinking fund bonds. $1,000 each, at
three-quartcr per cent $4,000 Denver and Rio Grande
Railroad first mortgage per cent gold bonds at
eighty per cent? and by order OF Jonas Phillips
and Ernisto g. Fabbr assgnecs for the creditors OF
the late firm of Sergeant Hunt, claim of 81 ~
against George Fowler; a check u Edward Newlin for
loan. $15O u judgment in supreme Court against
Thomas Dennis. Jerome b. Weiant and Wolscy II.
Weiant for $51y 10; judgment in supreme Court
against Jerome b. Wciant and wosc, n. Weiant Tor
s1525 n; claims against +. A. Bates for S2 03 the
National Chemical Company for $40 ~. aud piling.
Lam b 60. for SOIL 0?-tho whole for 81.
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third to Daniel O'Rourke for the Derby, and ended
his career a racehorse in the succeeding

third to Daniel O'Rourke for the Derby and ended
his career as a racehorse in the succeeding year.
Certificates OF the pedgrees of the following horses,
bred in America, the property OF Mr.. p. Lorillard,
We're lodged on October 29:-Parole. br. g., by imp.
bennington, out of Maiden, by Lexington, years;
Uncas b. c.. by Lexington out of Coral, by Vandal
years. Yearlngs-Cherokee b. c., by imp. Saxon,
o,it Of Fanny Ludlow (late sue Morrssey), by imp.
Eclipse; Boreas, b. C., by imp Saxon, out OF Nellie
Grey by Lexington; Friar. b. c.. by imp Saxon, out
of Fanny Washington, by Revenue; Neriad, b. T.. by
imp. saxon. ont of imp. Highland Lassie, by Blair
Afho Geraldine, b. f. by imp. Saxon, out OF Girl OF
the Period by Virgil; Pappoosc ch. f., by imp Lean
ington, out OF Maiden, by Lexington.
The following rules were confirmed at the meet
Houghton meeting g;-Rule 80 81 so long as the
name OF person is in the unpaid forfeit list
he cannot subscribe to any sweepstakes, and no
horse can be entered by him, under his subscrip
ton, for any race, whether acting agent or
othcrwse; and no horse which has been en-
tered by him, or in his name, under his
subscription of which he is wholly or partly the
published in the Racing Calendar, shall be proved to
the satisfaction of the stewards to be under his care
training. management or superintendent shall be
qualified to for any race; and long any horse
is in the unpaid forfeit list such horse shall not be
entered for any race. Rule 49, first clause.
'When person lis warned of Newmarket Heath
der these rules. and long his exclusion con-
tinues, he shall not be qualified. whether acting as
agent or otherwise, to subscribe for to enter
run any horse for any race either in his name
or III that of any other person. and any horse Of which
he is wholly or partly the owner and any horse
which, after the fact Of his being warned off, has been
twice published in tho Racing Calendar, shall be
his care. training. management superintendent,
shall be disqualified"
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
MISSING FROM HOME.

Mrs. James Halliday. young and attractive lady,
has been missing from her home in Paterson. n. j.,
since Wednesday of last week. and great anxiety Il
felt by her friends, who have up to this time clew
to her whereabouts. Her husband. who is a most
respectable citizen greatly puzzled her mys-
terious disappearance, and said yesterday that he
could assign possible Tor her having left her
home voluntarily, as their domestic relations were
most harmonious and he knew Of no trouble that
could have led her TO such a step.
The Haidays a very comfortable home at No.
97 Cross street and the lady in question has always
been noted for her attachment to her home and fam
lily. On the day in question the husband came to his
dinner and foundit ready as usual, ate 1t and de-
parted to his shop leaving his wife busted about her
household affairs. He had occasion to come TO the
house about two hours later and found the children
there alone and his wife absent. The children said
she had put her hat and gone out as II on an er-
rand. Since that time nothing whatever has been
heard from her. There is much gossip in connection
with the affair and some speak confidently of an
elopemenf
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
TROTTING HORSE BREEDERS.

The Executive Committee of the National Associa-
tion Of Trottng Horse Breeders continued their
sion nj the Everett House yesterday morning.
Though decision arrived at regarding the
be troted for next year the place of hold
ing the meeting determined upon. these matters
SO thoroughly discussed tho COMMITTEES will be pre-
pared to make such announcements in full on Thurs
day, December 1o to which date the committee
finally adjourned. 1t has been generally settled upon
by the committee that in future the stakes of each
year will be announced January /, 10 that the
events may he regarded as permanent fixtures.
The committee feel that many attractions will DO
connected with the associations meeting in the fall
OF 1879, it will be worthily regarded IA the
tional trotiinG mcsting Of the year. Both Hartford
and Albany are favorably considered by the COM
miteee suitable places Of holding the meeting but
yet il will be time before this important point
cns, ho enfkl lcI
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
TRINITY. CHOIRS.

The sixth annual meeting Of the choirs Of Trinity
parish took place last night in Trinity Chapel, West
Twenty-ffth street. The chors present were -
Trinity Church. under the direction of Mr.. A. II.
Mcssitcr; Trinity Chapel under Mr.. W. b. Gil
bert; ~. Johns Chapel under q. Il. lie
The altar or the chapel was appropriately illumi-
nated and tho LOO singers whose voices united i'm tho
rendering of selected pieces sacred music with excel
lent effect, were clothed in the flowing robes OF Choir
listers of the Episcopal Church. The usual annual
address was delivered by Rev. DIR. shackelford, in
been announced TO speak. The anthems performed
were: TO come, yo servants of the Lord ''
''God is gone mp with merry noise:" "Ascribe ,nto
the Lord, ye kindrcds OF the people;" .Oh. that
kiAw where might find hint Unto which ~ tho
angels said lac There shall como forth rod out OF
sbc stem OF jesse" The professional hymns tho
responses psalms aud collects those cstomsril
ssed IN the service Of the Episcopal CHURCH.
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
PIGEON SHOOTING.

large party of gentlemen gathered at the Brooklyn
Driving Park. Parkville Long Island. yesterday, to
witness Messrs Eddy. Madison. De Frame and Watts,
the Fountain Gun Club decide their tie (Which
postponed from Wednesday last on account Of dark
messy for breechloading gun manufactured by
Claybourgh Brothers. Of London. England. There
were originally twenty contestants. and each
shot at BIRDS but the above four gentlemen having
each killed out Of birds required to shoot off
the ties The weather was all that could be desired
for pigeon shooting. as there were no high winds
prevailing to interfere with the marksmen. The tie
was shot out at 3 birds each. Messrs. Madison and
Watts killed their birds but Messrs De Fraine and
Eddy not successful, they each killing and
missing l. Messrs Madison and Watts had brilliant
contest as it hard to tell which would be the
winner; but Madison, by good Judgment and skilful
shooting, the match after killing out of the
next birds and Watts out of the same number.
The following arc the conditions and scores:-
BROOKLYN DRIVING PARK, PARKvILLE L. I.-PIGEoN
SHooTTSG-Nov. 20 AND 81, 1S7S.-The members of
the Fountain Gun Club. contesting for breech-
loading gun. shot for at birds each, handicap dis
ance. so yards boundary IN ounces Of shot from five
and traps; the Of both barrels OF the gun al
lowed.
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
HIS LAST RACE RUN.

Robert Harriott, who well known throughout
the country pedestrian and athlete. under the
sobrquct of Mickey Free died yesterday at his
residence, in Newark avenue Jersey City, in which
place he had resided for quarter of century
He was born in Ireland but TO this country and
settled in Jersey City. where he built small hut and
placing 1t wheels moved IL about the city, when
ordered of property to another. Whenever u lot
owner took legal measures to have him moved from
lot Mickey, with the assistance Of the boys of tho
Volunteer Fire Department, would wheel his house a
block further up the street He lived in this way for
several years until the late ID. s. Gregory presented
him with lot on Newark avenue. He was sixty years
of ago and leaves q large family.
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
DEATH AT A WEDDING.

Mrs. Berla. the wife Of Morritz Berla. who resides
on the corner of Bank and Washington streets. New
ark. on Wednesday evening attended the wedding Of
Aaron Weiss. friend at Elizabethport She was in the
best OF spirits and apparently enjoyed excellent health
During the evening" however after the performance Of
the marriage ceremony she complained of not feeling
very well. She sat down in spare room and re-
mained there alone Presently some friends entered
the to see how she and found her dead.
As may well be imagined te startling incident put
stop to tho gayetes of the evening and the house Of
JOY was transformed to of mourning.
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
THE MARKET RAID.

The Superintendent of Encumbrances in the Depart
mcnt Of Public Works has received communication
embodying a Of resolutions adopted at q meet
ing of the sandhodcrs in the interior of Washington
Market, indorsing his action In reference to the
streets.
Mr.. Blliott Sandford, who recently designated
by the sinking Fund Commissioners counsel to
protect their interests will apply to day for in
junction against the Commissioners of Public Works,
restraining him from interfering with the owners of
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
A SAD ACCIDENT.

The infant daughter of Prus Hafhey, Of No. 423
Walnut street, Newark met with shocking fate yes
teray. Its mother had occasion to go up town. and
left her little in charge of its aunt her sister.
The latter put the child to sleep and laid it on the bed
loosely round the little ones neck, and fastened the
other end to the knob of the door Her idea that
if the child awoke its pulling at the cord would please
it and keep it from crying When the mother re-
turned home she went to kiss her babe and found it
lying the floor dead. 1t had hanged itself in its
struggles to get free.
The New York herald., 1878-11-22
REAL ESTATE.

The following sales were made on the Real Estate
Exchange November 81 =
Meyer Hetzcl OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sale OF one lct
25xSu. on East Ssth st., corner Of 4th av, to
ny A. H. MULLER, sN
Hamilton Morton (rcfcrce-F foreclosure eale OF the
four story brick factory, with lot 25x15, NJ. IL
to plsin,iii. 10000
Also, similar ssle-R- q. Beardslcc. rcfereeof tho
four story brick dwelling and stable with two
T. " Of 5th av to Charles johnson 5000
Also the three story brick dwelling with lot 20xso
T. L. Miller . -. 90 :. : :" =" -, 1900
Also similar sale. Of house and stable with lot
W Of 9Th av to plaintiff 1890
To4al sII2n n5o
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-08-16

We have received a note written in del
icate hand inclosing an extract from the ri.
yer news of the Couricr-Journal- de part
ment presided over bya genius no less
distinguished than Col. Will S. Hays. We
are requested to publish it. The slangicst
sentence in 1.-THE prct,icst girl in Cairo
winks with her mouth'--has been repro.
duccd in The BULLETIN as specimen of
the writings and sayings that pass current
for wit among this gcntlcman's idiotic adj
mircrs. The person who inclosed the slip
is evidently Of Il sentimental turn of mind,
and is drawn to admiration of the colonel
more through his style and beautiful per-
son than from any rcdccming quality OF
mind The colonel clothes Il sweet voice
and beautiful form in fine raimcnt, and
mus gotten up trusts to graceful posing and
u cluster ring to take captive innoccn,
maidcnhood and kindred spirits of the
other sex.