New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-02-04
NEM- YORK CITY.

Most all the new designs in silver are in
rcpoussG work
A thistle is the design of diamond brooch
At Tiffany Il Co.
Necklaces are worn without lOckets and
close to the throat.
Theodore b. Starr s. Co. have among their
bronzes " The Echo" Carpeaux
There has been no marked change in ex-
Mayor Jacob A. Wesicrvclrs condition during the last
few days. He Il sjill perfectly helpless ana requires
constant watching.
The February meeting of the Newly York
Horticultural Society will take place in Republican Hall
NJ o'clock to-day. There VIII be II fine display Of
plants and cut flowers
The Young Mems Christian Association re-
ports for the month past general attendance of 90
o2O in the rcadingroom. $500; in the library, $3.50;
in the gymnasium. 3,IOO.
Since chalclainc watches have been so much
worn. almost every imaginable design can be found
among them--from the plain, heavy Etruscan 20 the
fancy sporting silver ones.
This afternoon, at precisely 3 o'clock, over
200 Of the finest Antwerp pigeons Will b set
free at the NrwNork Aquarium. To be%n Their flight TO
their homes in ct.cs within 100 miles OF NcW-Nork.
The Lincoln Clu5 will celebrate the birth
day Of Abrahaurancou on February l., at is rooms,
No. 81 Cnuton-pacc. Invitations have been sent 10
number Of vel-kuOvu persons An address viii be de
Hyerei hy the Rev. Dr. !. =. Newman.
Ernest RicnSch, age twenty-five, is reported
"a missing from The residence Of his bIotl'inaw ar
No - West Foriy-afth-St lie left the house at 10
H. on January 80 ostcuSbly to go to Hohokcn 10 see
tAc place He has not been seen since lie was wei
dressed.
The steamer Erin, of the National Line,
arrived from Liverpool yesterday. She los her uid"r
on Sunday. during heavy northeast gale, goo miles
east 4audy Hook The Erin hid bosterous passage
throughout The passengers last evening presented
10 Captain Andrews p complimentary letter.
4 lady wishes 20 be heard on the subject Of
small COINS D." wish You would tell the Government
she said to q newspaper writer that ladies' think
the three cent coins are nuisance. I never give ten
cent piece 90 car conductor without getting mis-
cable c three cent piece and two pennies ~ changr
thrce ccrt piece AN ant to mistake fer dine, ma
less have my glasses. What are they Tor any
sm5 COINS hat ought to he tolerated. Ie the Govern
ment thai ne ladies' le down on the three cent piece
ana want II aDOiish'G.'
BROOKLYN.
Francis A. Whitaker, a lawyer recently an
inmate Of tie Fathu-h Tuuatc hs um, found dead
in his bed there early sunday morning. Death due
to epilepsy.
The postponed ten mile race by members of
the Elite Skating Circle for gold medals, will take place
the CIpoluc Lake to-day. The on the lake is in
excellent condition.
Bids for the erection of a monument i'll
Greenwood to the victims Of the Brooklyn Theatre Are
were opened yesterday by the BOARD City Works The
lowest nd was T3s39, aud the highest Sj,345.
The entire debt on the Park Congregational
Church, has been pledged This result wa brought
ahout chiefly by tho efforts % Edward Kimba who re-
ceycd promises OF $4,000. NJ Beechers church Will
give $4,000.
The house at No. AZ Baltic-st., is occupied
by James McGratb. Sunday night ar attempt 10 burn
il was made by saturatuG the outer door with Kerosene
and pilng mp shaylugS and Lighting them. The fire
discovered before much damage was done.
In the Supreme Court yesterday the case Of
Dr. schen, X. Medical Superintendent Of the Flatbush
Hospital against the Board Of Supervisors heard
bv judge Pratt. The doctors claim for pay from
April 10 August l, 1878. Decision was reserved.
The Board of Aldermen yesterday afternoon
received communication from Mcssrs. Flaherty and
Bennett, Of the Department Of city Works, urging the
Investigation which ordered by the Board at the
frs meeting January, the resolution for which was
vetoed the Mayor The Board BY vote Of 10 10 3 de-
fcrmncd 10 The resOutinn the MaYOr.s veto.