New-York tribune., 1884-01-17
has been denied but is now confirmed. He ocrnss
to write q book and deliver lectures.

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has been denied, but Is now confirmed. He coms9
I to write book and deliver lectures.
! A set Of three silk fags-said to be the Aness
| In the State-was last week presented to Reno Post
Chafee. -
Mr.. George De Bonneville Keim. the new n,e.,
dent of the Reading Railroad Company. Ia .
| thorough Pennsylvania. He was born at READING
| educated at Dickinson College, practIsed law AZ
Pottsvle, and has lived In Philadelphia for The
| past twelve years.
r. X. McBurney. the secretary ofthe Young Menu
Christian Association, is q hard worker, and bi.
| labors have made him widely known. The unfor-
tunate young man In search Of employment and tbs
stranger In need OF friends find sympathy and helm
at his hands. r
Henry ID. Winton, the clerk Of the New-Jersev
Assembly. is editor Of The Bergen County Democrat
one of the most capable and influential papers in
the State. He has received the unusual complimens
of having the unanimous vote of the members Of
the Democratic caucus for Secretary of the Senate
for five successive years. His politics are detest
able, but his paper deserves from his party the rec
ognition given.
The Rev. DR.. j. II. Eccleston formerly Of Trinity
Church, Newark, N. j., who was recently called Ia
the rectOrship of Emmanuel Church, Baltimore as
sumed charge of his new parish last Sunday In
his opening address he spoke very high terms Of
his predecessor, Bishop Randolph, and made tho
following interesting statement, which, If made By
all incoming pastors would doubtless prevent much
annoyance and i'll. feeling in the future. 81 will
state right at the outset" be sad "and for the in
formation of all the congregation, that any or all
desrous Of having their late pastor ociate IN any
capacity at any future time are at perfect liberty
to do so, and will gladly assist and welcome him
when he does so attend. | have had close friend
ship for ten years with Bishop Randolph, and will
always be the first to welcome him on his visits to
his former charge. have only to say In c0nclu-
sion, take charge with the consciousness Of
strength In the power and goodness of God and the
manifest friendly disposition toward by the con-
gregatlOn."
On the occasion of the recent celebration Of the
centennial of Sir Moses Monteiore, in England.
Montefore Lodge, No. 81. !. o. b. b.. of San Fran
CISCO sent the congratulations of that body to him.
The lodge has just received the following auto
graph letter In reply from the venerable philsn-
throDist: East Cliff Lodge, Ramsgate 18th, No
vember, 5644, 1888. To the President all the es-
.eemed Members and the Secretary OF Montefore
Lodge, No. 51,' San Francisco-My Dear Sirs: Your
most esteemed letter, conveying to me your felioi
tatons the Of my entering by the bless
ing of God, upon my hundredth year of life has
reached me on the eighth of Heshran and | feel
great pleasure In expressing to you my warmest
Acknowledgements for the kind sentiments Won
were pleased to evince toward me- In appreciation
Of the honor conferred on me by your communities
ton, have placed the same among the important
documents kept in Judith, Lady MontehOre's
theological College, with q view of making known
TO those who attend there for the study of onr
HOlyday aud the Hebrew literature, the kindness
which prompted you to address me on the auspicOus
event. Most fervently do pray to Him who has
ever been and ever will De the Guardian OF Israel,
to cause His choice blessings to alight upon your
self aud your respected family, 80 that you may be
permitted 10 continue in your praiseworthy work OF
benevOence for many years to come, IN full enjoy
ment of your happiness. With reiterated thanks,
am, my dear SITS yours very truly,
MOSES MoNTEFIORE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The President will prob
ably leave Washington next Monday for New
York City, to attend the reception of the Union
League Club. Soon after his return to Washington
he will begin the social season at the White House
with reception, which will probably be given to
the public. Other receptions Will be held at short
in ervals during the season. The President viii DO
assisted on these occasions by his sister, Mrs Me-
ElrOy, who has already arrived in Washington,
aud who Will remain at the W hite House for seyeTa
weeks.
SCHENECTADY, Jan.19.-A committee from Hobart
College, Geneva, waited on President Potter, Of
Union College, to-day, and offered him the presi-
lency Of the former institution He said that he
would consider the matter. The Schenectady
Union says that he has also been offered the presi
lency of Griswold College, in Iowa.