Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-06-13

Jay Gould has his place ofresidence
in Newport furnished at great price.
Which fact makes Mr.. Gould no better
no worse. The Newport Journal writes
of the palace as follows, Jay Gould
lives in very large brownstone man
sion, once occupied by Ex-Mayor
Opdyke, on 47th street, opposite the
Windsor Hotel. The vestibule is 90
feet long and finished in French burnt
walnut and birdsye maple. In large
recess stands q marble statue of Miss
Nellie Gould, ID q recumbent position,
taken when 5 years old. An excellent
picture Of Jay Gould, by Herkomer,
hangs on the wall, while near it a paint
ing by Rosa Bonheur-Mr. Gould's
last purchase, representing a cattle
scene-was placed ready for hanging.
This picture alone cost S25 600. The
hall is lighted by Oriental lamps in
glass mosaic. The floor is of marble.
On the left Of the hall the reception
room is ylaced. The walls are hung
in embossed velvet of an old gold
shade. Yellow silk curtains give the
chamber softened, agreeable tint.
Upon red velvet carpet is extended a
huge tiger robe trimmed with bear
skin. The mantlepiece supports two
curious Japanese statuettes in brass,
and between them a curious French
clock of hammered bronze surmounted
by mythical figure, also of bronze.
In each corner Is a bronze statuette
resting upon black marble pedestal
The mirror, some 6 feet in height, is of
gold, inlaid with ivory. There are on
ly paintings in this cosy nest of ele-
gance. The articles in the articles in
this room cost about $4,000.
The parlor does lot contain a single
chair the upholstery of which is no.
embroidered by hand In the most brill
liant contrasts. In the corner nearest
the window facing 5th avenue stands
marble statue of III Penseroso.
Each side of the 9th avenue windows
superb vases fit into inches
made 10 receive them Midway be-
tween the door and the entrance to
the library, into which this apartment
opens, stands a magnificent cabinet
of ivory in!aid with gold, cost $4,000.
The marvellous frescoes cost $4,000.
In the library there are pictures that
cost about $4,000. The library is
perfectly cosy and perfectly lovely.
The dining room Is richly upholstered
in embossed leather. A solid mahog-
any extension table fills up the centre
space, at which 80 people can sit COM
fortably. The dinner service is of
china, painted ty hand, each piece hay
ing different subject. The complete
set numbers over $50 pieces and was
painted in Paris for Dir. Gould's use.
George Gould's private room is a
perfect copy of a Turkish dlvan.
There is not bed in it, its occupant
preferring to sleep upon the luxurious
lounges that surround it. Mr.. Gould's
room, as also that Of Mrs. Gould, is
fitted with Bayonne tapestry and the
bedstead is of ebony and ivory inlaid,
The chairs, writing and dressing tables
to corresponds. Miss Nellie's room
is upholstered with maroon colored
silk and the furniture is of the Queen
Annie style Miss Annie Gould's is
of bright blue silk, gorgeously ornam-
ented With embroideries and flowers.
The Academy Examination-final-w
take place in the following order.
June Is, A. M.-A. Algebra Class.
June Is, A. M.-A. Geometry Glass.
June Is, A. NC. Geometry Class.
June Is, p. NIB. Geography Class.
June IS, p. M.-Etymology.
June 10, y. NIB. Spelling Class.
June 10, A. NIB. Geometry Glass.
June 70, A. MA. Spelling Class.
June 10, p. NIB. Algebra Glass.
June lP, 7. NC. Algebra Glass.
June ~, A. NJ. s p. NH. English
Grammar Class.
June II, A. NIB. English Grammar
Glass.
June 81, \. M.-Nat., Philosophy Glass.
June 81, P. MA. History Class.
June u, Z. NIB. History Class.
June -, A. M.-The Latin Class.
June 22, 2. M.-Augs., Latin Glass.
June %, A. M.-A. Written Arithmetie
Class.
June 25, A. NIB. Arithmetic Glass.
The public, in general, but especially the
patrons of the school are respectfully in
vtcd.