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Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30
Decoration Day.
HEADQUARTERS WATKINS !
POST No. 6S, G. A. r., I
TOWANDA, Nav 80. 'S1,
General order No. 2.

General order No. 2.
In persuance of existing orders and arrau gements
made, the following ceremonies will be observed at
this place to-day:
The several organizations to take part in Memori-
al lServices will assemble at the Court House Square
at o'clock p. m, sharp and the procession be i'm
mediately formed by the Vice Commanders of the
Post, assisted by comrades j. Andrew Wilt c. F.
Cross, Ii. j. Madill and H. B. Mexican, in the fol
lowing order, viz:
l. Germania Band of Towanda,
2. Orators and Clergy,
3. Burgess and Town Council,
4. Members of the Posts,
s. Co. A, Soldiers Sons
g. Co. of Girls representing the Re United States,
L Watkins Post No. S. G. A. r.,
s. Other Posts of the G. A r.,
g. Co. A, 9th Reg. National Guards of Pa,
10. llonorably discharged Soldiers and Sailors,
II. Towanda Fire Department,
II. Crystal Lodge No. 5S, Knights of Honor,
13. Towaada Lodge No. 300, Knights of Pythias,
IA. Bradford Lodge No. 167, l. o. O. f.,
Is. Citizens
Upon arriving at the cemetery a square will be
formed including the monument of evergrecns which
has been erected there in memory of dead whose
graves are unknown, and the following ceremonies
observed:
Music by Germana Band,
Address by the Post Commander
Hymn by Male Quartette-" Care for them Ten
derly."
Prayer by the Post Chaplin
Drge by Germana Band
Decoration Ceremonies at the Monument,
DcCOI 'IiOh I1Jull, III singing winch all are re-
quested to join.
Rehersalby school girls-"The Re- United States" I"
The organizations, except Watkins Post and Co
A. q, will be formed in line on the east and west
sides OF the cemetery, and Co A N G., will form in
skirmsh line across the north end of the cemetery
and advance to the south end, leaving guard at
every soldiers grave. Watkins Post will form in
skirmsh line across the north end Of the cemetery
and advance to the south end, strewing flowers and
placing wreaths and boquets on each soldiers grave
during which time there will be appropriate music
by the Band.
The procession will then reform in same order
as before and return to Court House square, where
the exercises will close with the following program
me-
/. Music by Germania Band,
2. Prayer,
8. Hymn by Male Quartette-" We deck their
graves alike to-day"
4. Address by Comrade G. T Hallowen,
5. Hymn byMae Quartettc-" Silently, tenderly,
mournfully home"
6. Poom, by LeGrand S. Brewer,
7. Music by Germapia Band,
8. Watkins Post aud other organizations will be
dismissed. By order of
y. *. KITTRIDGE. GEO. V. MYER.
Adiutant, Commander.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Personal.

HIRAM MERCUR was in Sayre yesterday.
G. II. WELLEs, of Wyalusing, is at the
Seashore.
Rev, j. H. BLADES is the guest of VIM. La
MENT.
Miss CURTIS, of Michigan, is visiting at
Mrs. DR.. PoRTER'S.
WALTER BUCK and IRA MORLEY went to
LeRaysville on Saturday.
1. RoGALsKI, our former townsman, is reg
istered at the Ward House.
f. j. McCAULEY, of Sayre, spent Sunday
with his friends in Towanda.
ANsoN WITTER is confined to the house
with an attack of rheumatism.
MAGGIE, ex-commissioner SMELLS only
remaining child, is quite sick.
P. II. PRATT. young Cantonian left that
village last week for California.
j. n. HAYES, of JACOBS clothing house,
went to Auburn on Saturday.
B. NJ. PECK, Esq, delivered the memorial
address at Wyalusing Saturday.
OSCAR POST has sold his horse to THOs. H.
GARRETT, of Bernice, for $110.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. STERLING, of Wilkes
Barre, were i'll town over Sunday.
Miss JULIA POWELL and Miss FANNIE
VANFLEET spent Sunday in Elmira.
Hon. P. NJ. OSTERHOUT, of Tunkhannock,
celebrated his list birthday last week.
Rev. G. T. HALLowELL preached in the
Baptist church atRome last evening.
Rev. D. CRAFT, of Wyausing, delivers the
decoration Grafton at New Albany to-day.
j. DELA MoNTANYE, of Plainfleld, n. j..
has been visiting friends here for a few DAYS.
L. NJ. HALL is to make "memorial adj
dress" at Rome to-day, and B. NJ. PECK will
speak at Granville.
A second cousin of the late Commodore
MUTT, the lilputian, is employed in the foun-
dry in this place.
We are pleased to learn that 1Ir. JOHN E.
Fox of this place is realizing quite handsome
Iy from recent invention of his.
To-day being a legal holiday, the banks will
not be open. The stores and other business
places will close at o'clock.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

Two Towanda pulpits were very accepta-
bly, filled by visiting clergymen last evening
the Baptist by the Reverend Mr.. MATTHEWS,
OF East Troy, and the Methodist by Rev. j.
IL. BLADES, of the Genesee conference,
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

IMPORTANT TO TRAvELERs.-SpectM M
ducenoents are offered you by the BURLING-
TON ROUTE. 1t will pay you to read their
advertisement to be found elsewhere in this
SSue.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

The Revised Edition of the New Testament
in three different styles and ranging in price
from 30 cents to 81 %, just received at Whit
combs Book store. 246
Water coolers, cheapest in market, for sale
by G. p. Weles.
Pioneer glassware, new, stylish and cheap,
at G. z. Welles crockery store.
New Testament, revised version, only 20c
at G. p. Welles crockery and 99c store.
Ice cream freezers; a good one, at lowest
prices ever offered at G. 2. Welles crockerv
store.
The oxford and Cambridge is the only auth
orized and correct edition of the New Testa-
ment yet published. For sale by S. 2.
Whitcomb and G. p. Welles.
The "Senate" has long been considered
headquarters for the best clans Mr.. Nestor
is now receiving his supply direct from the
famous Perth Amboy beds, and serves them
in every style.
ICE CREAM! Samuel Powell is now pre-
pared for the season to make Ice Cream of all
kinds, such as Pineapple, Lemon, Strawberry,
Bisque and Vanilla. He uses nothing but the
Best Country Cream. | also make Orange
and Lemon Ices. l also furnish Ice Cream
for Pic-nics and parties. hope my custom
ers will give me a call. Orders can be left at
III. T. June's hard ware store or at nv resi-
dence, Lombard ST., house No. u. Ice cream
per quart, 81 cents.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

WEATHER INDICATIONS FOR TODAY
Warmer, generally fair during the day, local
rains during the night, southeast to south
west winds, slight change in barometer.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

ATTENTION KNIGHTS All members of
the Knights of Pythias who can join in the
Memorial services to-day, are requested 70
meet at Castle Hall at 2 80 this afternoon.-
Members not provided with uniforms will be
supplied by calling at DYE & Co.'s store.
May 80. AID. DYE, &C.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

When you're down town drop in and try a
dish of the celebrated ice cream at Titus con-
fectionery store. 1t can't be beat. They al
so have elegant Florida oranges, lemons, pine
apples and bananas constantly on hand Give
hem a call.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

Fitch's ice cream parlors are now open for
the season. His cream needs no recommen-
dation. 1t is unequaled in quality.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

Let every patriotic citizen give this after
noon to recognition of the great service
rendered the Nation by our brave defenders
in the late war. While honoring the living,
let Us not forget the fallen, but
"Let fairy hands to-day
Scatter the flowers of Nav.
And fairy footsteps round their ashes fall"
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

KEEP THE BIRTH-DAYs.-It is pleasant to
observe growing disposition in this country
to keep the birthdays. Such anniversaries
are especially enjoyable to older people. 1t
IS mark of esteem and reverence which
gladdens the hearts of parents to have their
children gather once year in honor of this
important epo"h in the lives of ALL
This theme was suggested by meeting at
the station Saturday morning our excellent
friend c. A. STowELL of WYalusing, and his
good wife, who were on their way to Elmira
to join with Mr.. SIS two brothers and their
wives, in surprise visit to their aged moth
er, who reached her 69th year on that day.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30
The News Condensed.

The internal revenue receipts for the
year to date are $l21, $50 900.
Max Strakosch, the well-known opera
tic manager, has assigned. Liabilities
unknown.
In the Reformed Episcopal Council in
New York yesterday, the reports Of the
Bishops showed the church to be in a
flourlshing condition
The assessor Of Jersey City reports
that the Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Central Railroads own $3,356,O 900 real
and personal property in the city, which
pays no taxes.
The yearly meeting of the New York
Society of Friends condemned the pro-
posed transfer of the Indians to the War
Department, and ordered petition to be
prepared against it, 1t was reported
that much good work had been done the
past year in the cause of temperance.
Lintas will meet at thoir parlers at 2 80
this p. IN. to join in the decoration services.
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Pure fresh milk for sale every day at Cowles
Bakery, at FOUR CENTS per quart. Ivy
DON'T fail to go to JOHN SULLIvAN's, on
Bridge street, for the best five cent cegar.
Fitch, the cOnfectioncr has just received
large invoice of flags and is prepared to fill
orders for Decoration Day.
-.-~.
Fitch's ice cream parlors are now open for
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

Fitch the confectioncr has just received a
large invoice of flags and is prepared to fill
orders for Decoration Day.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

Don't fail to go to JOHN SULLIvAN's, on
Bridge street, for the best five cent cegar.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-30

Pure fresh milk for sale every day at Cowles
Bakery, at FOUR CENTS per quart. Ivy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
lie then said, Mother, know that they win kill

He then said, Mother, I know that they viii kill
me yet"
This condition of the mind continued up to the
night that he was arrested. On that night he came
to the house of the witness and she saw him when
he came. He looked wild and very much excited
and pale. He went to bed. He was sleeping quite
soundly when the officers came, and she was pres
ent when he was awakened The officers had diff
ficulty in arousing him, and the witness got him
awake. From all that she observed and noticed
in relation to the defendant from the time OF the
Hirth murder up to the killing of Johnson she be-
leyed her son to be out of his mind. To the best
of her knowledge the defendant procured pistol
about two months after the Hirth murder and
about three weeks before his arrest,
OTHER TESTIMONY on THE SAME POINT
The dispositions of Maria Sanders, of Pittsburg,
Pa; Joanna Johnson, of Cumberland, Nd, and
DR.. S. E. Herman, of Cumberland, Nd, were read
to show that hereditary insanity prevailed in the
family Of the defendant on the fathers side.
Catherine Thomas, of Baltimore, testified to the
fright and sunstroke received by the defendant
and how they affected him.
Gertrude Darlington testified that Johnson was
at her house, No. 1882 L street northwest, about
eight o'clock on the 29th of March last, about fifteen
minutes, and went away with three young men
whose names he said were Pierce, Finn, and
Clarkson. When the defendant was in her house
he appeared to be very much excited, and talked
about the IIirth mnrler. The conversation was
very foolish one, she said and she did not think
that she ought to tell it in court. There was moth
ting said to excite Mr.. Johnson.
Mrs. Eliza ]. Weaver, of Baltimore, Nd, an aunt
of the defendant. was examined, and testified to
hereditary insanity in the family, coming from
the Johnson side of it.
Without concluding with the witness the trial
was adjourned until this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
Clothing.

Our 10 per cent. discount is being
appreciated, as usual, by the pub
lie. They fully realize the adVan-
tages we possess over other houses
i'm manufacturing all our goods,
and that we give our customers the
benefit of these advantages in al
ways marking our prices at the
very lowest figures consistent with
making living profit. We don't
want to carry any goods over from
one season to another, and we
therefore make this reduction of
10 per cent. on all Winter Clothing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

subsequently withdrawn proposing to purchase
the property and stock of the telephone company,
and pay fifty per cent advance upon the original
cost.
speech and responded in series of feliciteus re-
marks, in which he said that the two hundred
business men who were in attendance could them
selves constitute a telephone association, which
would prove remunerative as well as useful in
their pursuits. In concluding, he urged those
present to stand up to their agreement and
pledged himself, upon the first intimation from
the executive committee, to have his present tele
phone taken out of his Office and the wires off his
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
The Captured nnrxlar.

William Mack, the colored man ar
rested for the burglary al Keens tailoring estab-
lishment on N;Hth street, was taken to Police
Headquarters yesterday morning, and there gave
the name of Thomas billiard, saying that he is
from Virginia A pair of boots recognized "a be
Ionoing to Mr. MeAIahoT, whose restaurant on
Fifteenth stFeei-was robbed Il few nights ago, was
Ieet, confessed to having COM
mitted the robbery at McMlhonS. A quantity of
cigars stolen from McMahon'S was recovered by
Detective Acton from bar-Eoom kept by Jacob
Jacobson in the Division and Jacobson was ar
rested for receiving stolen goods
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

An unusually good collection of Oil Paintings
has been rought To this city by Mr. s. Johnson, of
Boston, a we'll known cOnnOisseur of art, which
deserves tie attention of all interested in the fine
arts. The5 were arranged yesterday for exhibit
ton in the sales building, corner Of Fifteenth
and streets opposite WOrnley's, and may be re-
ceiyed day and tomorrow previous to the sale
by auction which is to take place Thursday next,
commencing at 230 o'clock p. IN. It Is altogether
the best collection of paintings that has been
offered for sale here for a number OF years, and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
Judge Smell and Lawyer Wells.

Judge Smell yesterday honorably acquit-
ted Lawyer H. II. Wells, jr of the charge preferred
against him By James T. Power TO the effect that
Wells had retaineds 81 and shirt stud given him by
Power to have the latter released from confinement
on charge of disorderly conduct There is still an
other charge against Mr. Wells in which it is alleged
that he obtained two silver watches from a man
name 0Brief for the purpose of raising money on
them to pay fine of = imposed on OBricn and
failed TO pay the fine alter raising the money
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

A n. Moffatt, of Port Huron, Mich, is
at the National.
w. W. Williams, of New York, lisa guest
at the Imperial.
Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood was fined 81
i'll the Police Court yesterday for failing 10 shovel
the snow off her sidewalk
Nathan Grant, colored man, forty
years old died suddenly of apopIexy at his home
No. 500 Twelfth street, yesterday morning.
A dead colored infant was found YES
terday by some workmen engaged in cleaning out
a sewer at the corner of Fourteenth street and
Rhode Island avenue.
The Washington Gaslight Company
yesterday elected the following directors: B. II.
Bartol, Charles II. Rogers, Henry L. eau, John
Bailey, and William 0rme
The Virginia authorities have issued a
warrant for a student at Howard University, in
this city, named Richard Tancil, for alleged COM
plicity in the recent grave robberies at Alexandria
Mr.. Richard O'Dowd, of the War Depart
ment who was brutally assaulted and robbed OF
his clothing by a party of roughs on the night of
December "a is still confined to his house from the
effect of Injuries received at that time.
The thirtieth annual ball of Heber Tent,
No 10, l. o. r. took place last night at Forrest Hail.
Georgetown. The hall was handsomely deco
rated. The attendance was large, and it was voted
witnessed in Georgetown for many day.
Dr. Mclean is now fast getting ready
for the exhibition of his peacemakers The last of
the guns arrived yesterday. The cannons I" Gen
eral Grant" and Annihilator" and battery guns
Lady Mclean" and Pulyerizer" are already
mounted, and the others will be in few days.
At a meeting of the Roscoe Conkling
Club Boys in Blue, held last evening Messrs. B. s.
Pike John J. Balm, NJ. " Casey, George Simmons.
and T. B. Wallace were appointed a committee to
make the necessary arrangements for the flag pre-
sentation to the club some time during the month.
Messrs. Browne & Mcconnell, for
George NJ. Miller. have entered suit against John
T. Sullivan for 81 900 damages. The plaintiff keeps
a baTber-shop at No. 151 B street southeast, and
alleges that the defendant, the lst of February,
1873 beSmeaTed the floor and walls of his premises
with focal matter.
The opening of the Art Loan exhibition
for the benefit of the Washington Training School
for Nurses, announced forlast night, was unavoid-
ably postponed until to-day at noon. Not all the
exhibits are yet classified but there is every rea
son for announcing that the enterprise will com
mand the highest commendation fer its intrinsic
merits.
Three suspicious colored men were col
Jared by the detectives while endeavoring to dis
pose of some clothing at a secondhand store on
d street last night and locked up at the Fifth pre-
cinct station. Among the articles found in their
possession were several ladies dresses and under
wear, q childS muff and coat, and boys hat. 1t
is supposed that they had recently plundered a
hallway.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
DISTRICT BREVITIES.
The Weather To-Day

For the Middle 1aa'tic States, including
the District Of Columbia, slightly mariner, cloudy
1ceaher acah rain, nohedsterly i0islds reeriRg to
Souther{y, and falling barometer.
The thermometer yesterday stood as follows: !
a. m, 90: II a. M, 80; p. m, 35o p. m, $50
p. m, 80; II p m, 29o Maximum. $50; mini
mum, 70.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows: Frederick Dawes and Lucy Paine, Fred
erick ". Hopkins and Ida B. Lenoir, James W. II
Gilbert and Bette ]. Dade, Frank Beach and Helen
Massey, both of Fairfax County, Virginia. Riddall
Morrison, of London, England, and Katherine
johnson, of this city; William Fl. Thompson and
Madge Petit, both of Fairfax County, Virginia !;
George A. Hyde of New York, and Ida W. Kid
well. of Georgetown, D. c.; A. A. Starr and Rosie
c. Heinline, George Young and Mary SHINES
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
The summer Guards.

A regular meeting of the Sumner
Guards was held at their armory, Ills Twenty
third Street last evening. Mr.. George W. Stewart,
formerly lieutenant of the National Territorial
Guards, was unanimously elected first lieutenant
Captain William E. Ward and Lieutenant George
W. Stewart we're appointed committee to make
all necessary arrangements and solicit subscrip-
tons to assist in procuring uniforms for the COM
pany. The company expect to have i'll line on the
4th of March about forty men.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

includes the late works of some of the most promi
nent American and European artists. In all there
are more than two hundred choice pictures, riehly
framed. Catalogues and ample accommodations
will be made for those attending the eXh1olton
and sale The sale is under the direction OF the
we'll known house of Thomas Bowling
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
BUSINESS NOTES.
Fine Arts.

The sale Of the Gale collection was commenced
last eveninsto a very large company, the hall be-
ing crowded with lover, of art. The first sixty on
the catalogue were offered but the prices realized
were not By any means satisfactory to Mr.. Scott.
Very few were withdrawn. The sale will be con-
tnned this and tomorrow evening, sale commenc-
ingwth No. 81 on the catalogue. We hope to see an
improvement in prices in the future sales. Such
works are only brought to our city once year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
Prominent Arrivals.

Arting'on-William Ives Washburn. R. T. How
ard, Samuel II. Valentine, r. f. Stillwell, G. W.
Loss. Henry Sanger Charles NJ. Williams, New
York; Thomas U. Brocklehurst, England 49,.
Hor1nLeYS-C F. Larned, G. ". Palmer, New York
B. Cogan, New Jersey; Frederick Amory ......
RiggS-Walter S. Johnson, st. Louis; r. B. Nc
Master, Joe Jefferson, New York: Governor p.
c. Cheeny, New Hampshire William l.. Hopkins,
San Francisco j. P Jefferson, L. 5. A.. .Ebbft-
John Johnson, John A. Tobin. L. S. N; D. W. C.
Ward, John A. EagleSon, T. Toedt New York; A.
Ralph, Philadelphia; ". II. Grundy, Bristol, Pa.
...... H'UdrdS-Hon. L. L. Smith. Kansas: Hon.
Henry Harris, New Jersey; Hon. James Williams,
Hon. w. G. Whitley, Delaware; Hon. J. b. Mont
gomery Oregon; Hon. J. P. Stockton, New Jersey;
Hon. W. C. Traphagan, New York......S jones
Colonel E. j. Glasgow and wife, St. Louis, Mo-: A.
N. McLane, Toronto, Canada. .Tmperidl-W.
W. Williams, New York; Charles II. Day, Philadel-
phia; H. S. Thompson and wife, Ind; Rolf S.
Saunders, Richmond.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

Congress Water-the purest and safest of all ca
thartic waters. None genuine sold on draught
AIoiu all Soafse Hfitaais WateIs, iorelSn ana 40
kidneys this
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

The highest cash price paid for dresses and gent;
clothing watches, jewelry, etc. Call or addres
Herzog, sos Ninth ST., near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

Mr.. THEo. J ToEDT the popular tenor of New
York in the Listeman concert tonight at Lincoln
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

DR. ALIENS Rheumatic and Govt Lotion viii
cure almost any case in two days, no matter how
severe Price, fifty cents; no cure, no pay; sold
Ir-o drrrtr risfc
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

RESERVED seats for the Listeman concert, fnclud-
ing Miss Sherwin and Mr.. Toedt, of New York, for
sale at the Ellis msicstore, 9S7 Pennsylvania sv-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
IRON Biffers.

corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue, con-
tinues to receive valuables of all descriptions for
safe keeping at very low rates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
Special Nofices.

49, GRAND ARMY REPUBLIC.
Adjourned meeting of the Department Encamp
ment at 80 THIS P. n.
Full attendance desired. c. {. ROYCE,
PAUL BRODIE. Department Commander.
Adutant General. IL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08

The Rowland Dental Association, 211 Four-and-a
half street. use only S. s. Whites artificial teeth
Philadelphia Price 81 per set See adyt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-08
Oil WORT, Seeing.

Miss Any SIIERwIS, the distinguishes? sorrano
OF New York, at Lincoln Hall tonight.