New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-04-20
GENERAL NOTES.

It is reported from Bordeaux that the vine
yards are very forward for the and large yield
OF wine 10 expected.
The pronunciation o. Lord Beaconsfelds
name has been disputed question for years. The first
eyilable has generally been pronounced like Beck"
but thisis incorrect. The &c" longs that s II LORD
BeaconsHeld knows how to pronounce his own name.
The Rev. J. Dewitt Eller OF Peppenegeck, Westchester
County N Y, sends to The TRIBUNE letter which he
received few months ago from D0wningt In response
90 direct inquiry in regard to the pronunciation of the
Prernier's name. This letter runs; In Mr.. Corrys
ton OF the Prime Minister'S is Bea 9cous-
eld have the honor 20 be- yours faithfully Algernon
Turner" This seems to 90 conclusive Many thanks'
Nr. Miller.
Cadet Whitaker has written this letter to
his mother In Camden, q. c.; "Dear Mother-This Is
tust hasty inform you before other accounts
excite you of the outrage peperated on me few hours
ago. Last night three men entered my rOom took me
from my bed cut OF hair eut the lobes OF both ears,
tied my feet the bed tied my hands and left on tho
floor with streams Of blood issuing from my wounded
care No yet find cew TO those who did tue
6endish act but the matter is being Investigated.
know the perpetrators viii be epprehended had In:
il enough TO cause even savages to hide their
faces in shame. feeling pain from ears and my
head aches. wss also cut on one toe ana one hand.
Your affectionste son. johnson"
When the result of the polling In Midlothian
was proclaimed from the shers Court House the great
crowd that had for nearly two hours patiently awaited
for the verdict gave vent to their feelings in thunder
GUS cheer and then breaking Up. with accord rushed
on TO GeOrge-st where Mr. Gladstone wac known to be
guest mt Lord Rosebery's town house. Here an I'M
uense multitude was already assembled threatening
by the surging which swayed 1t TO and fro to make
swift end OF the bRrrioades which had been thrown
before the house. There were loud cries for Mr. Glad
stone at every mention of whose name the cheering
broke forth afresh. He was at dinner when the
bame and IL was thought expsient to sit out the meal
before responding TO the enthusiastic invitation of the
crowd Thus half hour passed. interval agreeaby
lled ND by Rule, Britannia" Scots whs haze" and
other songs When the member for Midlothian,
ey ss Sra Ss e. e e% ny
no bounds Cheer after cheer rent the air. and
said only few words every third or Th Of which was
pointed by resoundinR cheer. In response 70 loud
istiOn.
There are many good things In the beauti-
ful city OF Bufaoa fine city hall, Of the handsom
est streets in America cooibreeEes In the Summer and
most excellent slcghing in the Wnter-but there is
nothing better IL than the work OF its Decorative Art
Society The association is Of recent growth but the
ladies who interested themselves in it have shown
90 much enthusiasm and efficiency that t has already
taken high rank among organizations OF Its class III
much larger cities The aims OF the association are COM
prehensive "FirstTo establish rooms for the exhib
ton and sale OF decorative work of any description
Wnon snail DO OF bulncient oxceHence Do accepted
secoud-o open classes IN various kinds OF decorative
work ThirdT0 assist those who have hitherto worked
unsatisfaolOrIy, to make their efforts practical
and popular. by furnishing good models and designs.
giving them knowledge OF correct principles OF
decoration. FOurth-To encourage and stimulate the
roducton Of designs for manufactured Objects and to
JrB2 about the practical OF these by obtaining
orders from manufacturers and Dealers we'll from
private individuals. FifthTO furnish larger and bet
ter market for this kind Of work done by those who have
acquired the necessary skill" Lessons have been given
during the past in the following branches at
markably low rates: Elementary drawing, first princi
Pies so cents per lesson. Linear perspective 80 cents
per lesson Crayol drawing aud drawing FROM cast 80
cents per lesson Object drawing and design 40 ceBts
per esson for adults 30 cents per esson for children
Elements and design form, light and shada, compost
tion, 81 per lesson. Landscape painting in oil and
water cOlOrs 80 for Que course OF six lessons; 81 for
single lesson. Figure drawing pencil and crayOD, rs
cents per lesson. Figure painting in oil aud water
colors 81 per lesson Animal drawing; pencil and
colors, 81 per lesson. Flower painting In oil
water oOlors rs cents per lesson. Wood carving so
per lesson Clay modelling so cents per lesson
Remington embroidery 81 so for six lessons Lace
work. 90 cents per lesson. White embroidery on linen
and flannel 25 cents per lesson. ChdreDs classes IN
plain sewing and all knds of fancy work So for six les
sons. China painting faience decoration aud enamel
painting, S0 fol four lessons.