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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
FOG SETTLING OVER TIE BAY AND RIVERS.

Itnecded no stretch of imagination yesterday
to determine that 1t thoroughly dsaSreeaDio uny
with variable weather At daylight there was a drlz-
cling rain which continued till after o'clock ana then
dense fog settled on tho and rivers which iasteu m
about O'Clock. Incoming and outgoing ocean NIsso'S
near sandy Hook. . H.. -, all
Tho storm interfered with tho Telegraph nhes NJ MI
noints and tho wire, between this city and Boston
Chicago New Orleans, and nearly every o.heL caS a,
snme nonts IL raned nj others there sec or nail
The sow storms I'm tho northern sections although So
yere did not break many VI tho WIGS busheSS VIZ"
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OFFICERS OF THE TrPOGRA PHICAL UNION
The following officers of Typographical
Union No Is elected yesterday President, Ever
cit Gacken vlccprcsdent, owen Kindelon; secretary
and treasurer r. +. WlldmAn; delegates to the Inter
national Typographical Union, r. j. Condor, j. f. Ry
NOR r. ". MUIR, H. Strange or r. W. Horn.
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EXHIBITION by AMATEUR PHOrOGRAP HERS

About one hundred ladies and gentlemen as
sembled evening the rst lantern slide exhibition
by the NewYOrk Society Of Amateur Photographers at
clubs rooms No 1862 Broadway. on large
excellent views shown. The productions Ji
DR.. Mason. Il. A. c. smith, H. -. Mapes aud J. +. Autn-
son allied forth applause. r. g. Beach, the president OF
the society has successful after considerable en-
deavOr In cffectng system OF exchange between the
amateur Photographic societies OF England and this
country for Of their duplicate views and number
OF these were exhibited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
wrsr SHORE LEASE PAPERS FILED

ALBANY. Dee. Q (Specidh. The last of the
West shore papers nled with the county clerk
here today The purchasers assume the lease warrants
amounting 81, 25s. GGs 49, valued Oh November - at
7G- $50 90; traffic accounts SG2O,l-G IS; accrued
interest ON terminal obligations. S2sl .72s 90; bonds
and mortgages Tj3llG 49, besides asserting to tue
payment OF $4,000 cover the amount due on the
DayrOl9
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A STEAM EoAD FROM HARLEM TO TIE BRONX.

ALBANY, Dec. . tSDcciab.-Thc Ncw-lork,
Forlhnm and Bronx River Railway Company was
incorporated to-day with capital otSi 100000 to CON
struc thrce-rno elevated railroad In Onc.hnndrcd-
andthiry.cchth-st. Lncon.aye and Third or Iordham
ave. New.Totk CITY. Tho road Is to cross tho Harlem
River from sccond-ayc Lhcolnayc. From It. Johns
Cocge grounds To Bronx River the road Is 10 over
tJe surface The organization was approved by the
Scv-lofk Railway Commissioners. Inc hfst mile or
road must be competed IN hit,cn months ana the
whole line with branches IN five years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
MR.. MOODY TALKS TO MANY YOUNG MEN.

Mr. Moody addressed an audience of 1000
young men the Hall OF the Brooklyn Young Mems
Christian Association last evening Before the
Mr sankey sang number OF hymns The choir OF
young men led by George G. StcbbuS, also took part IN
the music. After the sermon inquiry meeting
held, when a &c T prayers.
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p TALKING ABOUT THE EIGH1-HOUR LAW.

At the regular meeting of the Constitution
Club last evening, at No Ga Madson-ave. the subject
discussed Z" The Hours Of Labor" J. V. Lewis
spoke against the egl, hour law maintaining that the
liberty of the individual work many hour. lac
1T. should be preserved Unrestricted by any egis
latIve act AdOlphe NOdcnger, replied taking OPP
pOsite view Of the whole subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATION
IHOUR9. Morning.

ihs GU
ottue Tor thr = hphrs
preceding miinen irregular white line resent, ne osclA
by the during thu'c hours The bio I '.el m
ths Indicated
nut pharmacy, sla p0adNay,
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NOT Debaecd or Chcapened,

CapCinc he sod for ten 1fteo1
ccnts Ihey much worth dozen times
"a much a. any others that why they largely mi
tnted by the INSCRIPTIONS.
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delayed considerably Tho work OF repairing the wires
continued during the day. and toward evening one
circuit after another was put into working order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10

dog called "Kobbe" presented to gentleman OF
this city by the MkadO OF Japan. The performance VIII
be repeated at Music Hail. Orange next Tuesday Tor tue
beneilt Of the Training school for MUSES..
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SPECIALLY IN WATCHES.

ID. W. CRANBERRY s. Co. make Il specially of
the "Patck" Nntch. Best tmckccper IN tho world.
Good for Christmas gifts, Jonn-st, 20 and %. ::
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10
BOOKBINDERS TIRED or NJGUT WORR.

The bookbinders met last night at No. 295
Bowery to discuss plan by which night work DO
abolished and also to form organization. Books
the enrolment OF members opened. There were
about go persons present.
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ROBERT GARRETT REELECTED.

BALTIMORE. Dec. at Il meeting OF the d.
rcctors Of tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to-
day Robert Garrett WIS reelected president
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-10

Carlos de Ia Mesa brother of the bride and Icutenants
Mlctand Hodges, Of the United states Corps oil Lhg
neer5.
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Contributions specially solicited public for tbs
GENERAL FUN D. which will be divided among the Asso.
ciaed Hospitals on the basis OF Rec Of poor
Gifts may be designated however TO any Hospital o: this
city Including sums Intended for bed or for
building purposes such gifts will duly forwarded By
the treasurer OF association the Hospital indicated by tho
donor
METHODS OF CONTRIBUTING:
/. Through the collections the Churches on Hospital
Sunday and in the Synagogues on Hospital sat Irdag.
2. Through the Auxiliary Associations as follows:
Dry Goods rrale-A H. Kngman. Treasurer 80 Worth. st.
Cigar and Tobacco TrIde-Henry Rosen wald Treasurer
lI5 Water.st.
Drug. Paint auI oil TrldeA. D. Ansblcher Treasurer,
AZ JOhn.st
Express Companies Fargo Treasurer IS Broad.
Trade Henry Barnes Treasurer. Ill wiuiam.st
Wine and spirits Traie-Chares Rena1ld. Treasurer SO
Water-st
Printers Paper Dealers and Type Founders-M b. wyn.
koOp III FultOnst
all other trades organized auxaries
by means the Subscription Lists already forwarded to
every commercial and manufacturing establishment OF
quence the city In the hope that in these employers
aud their employees will make this ground OF
charitable expression
Through commit ees in all the exchanges.
l. Through the following Benevolent OrdersTho Masors
the Fellows BnSi Birth Free Of Israel Kesher Shell
Barrel Of BENJAMIN and Birth Abraham
5. Through collection boxes Elevated Railroad stations
in manufacl cries and places si public resort
t. Finally. through money sent direct 90 Mr.. Charles
Laner General Treasurer No. 20 Nassaust to whom all
money contrbatei shond be checks his
which full report of the collection will be given through
tho public presA
GEO MAcCULLOCH Miller
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DIED.

All notices Of marriages must be Endorsed OiM fsH nam
and address,
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The Hollywood Hotels.
President.
LONG RRANCu-

open for the winter months They heated by
well open fire places Balconies are ncloscd in
glass carpeed and heated and used dining and
ing Restaurant IN charge OF LEON COTrENTIS,
formerly of DelmODcOs Rooms ~ and IS day for ONE
TWO persons All berrooms have two beds and
nished in most ample Far trains o "
wood and West End station Penn yyania aud NwJorsey
Central Railroads - 9, IL and l. /, $40 and $50
D. IN Best railroad service TOR the distance IN America
The attention medical fraternity respectfully
calledto" The Hollywood" Winter Resort for health
rest and comfort.
Tho Hotels are only q few minutes drive from West
End station Private stage meots all trains. Address
FREDERICK HOEY,
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l. RE DE KICK HUE 4
"The Hollywood"
Post Olice Notice.

Wnnied-TwO sItJinss IN calvary ttpIscoigt nuICn Is
lthaVe and 2lsts state terms for occupancy until MAY
or Tor a year. Address NJ Tribune office.
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OBITUARY NOTES.

Dated York. December 9. 1855.
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Special Notices..

A A. A. A. A. A. A.
Lovers OF diamonds will be pleased they call and ex.
the beautiful gems that are being sold aston
ishing low prices by
CATTLE THE DIAMOND JEwELLER,
1,l67 Broadway. between 9th and 2Sth SITS
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The Hospital
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ASSOCIATION
HOSPITAL SUNDAY. DECEMBER 81.

HOSPITAL SATURDAY. DECEMBER as.
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Alteration! very handsome offered 10 rent FOR
te consideration OF leading NewYOrk firm inclined u
establish branch trade ia Chicago II B Of the most
popular th0rOughres close proximity the business
centre and located in the seg cnstOry building in
the city The Drems 5NBl. well lighted richly fur
nshel and uarly suitable Tor any light or fancy lao
trade in millinery, dry goods gents furnishings, musical
Instruments etc.
For Additional particulars inquire OF
TURNER ~ BOND. I02 Nashngton St. Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-02
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE

PHILADELPHIA, April (SpeciaD.-Th
Whelan Committee OF the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad Companys creditors held meeting to-day and
agreed to the time for the acceptance OF tho plan
of reorganization until April II. when the sixty days
Granted by Judge Butler for the adoption Of the new
Man will expire. Up to date holders OF 100000 81
Keading notwithstanding $25,OOOOO0 In al-have
accepted the new plan.
Boston, April tspeeia. The Journal says that after
tis date the Boston and Lowell Railroad Company will
assume the control OF the operation OF the st. Johnsbury
and axe Champlan Railroad. The st. Johnsbury and
Lake Champlan extends from Lunenburg 10 Maquam
Raw VI a distance Of 40 miles, with branch eleven
miles In length.
Boston, April l.-Eiward Crane to-day presented
bill for the consideration OF tho Legislative Railroad
Committee for consolidating tho Boston and Albany the
Fitcburg the Troy and Greenfield the Hoosac Tunnel
and the Central Massachusetts railroads with power 70
secure by and by building connections continuous
through line from Boston TO Chicago. the line to be
called the Boston, Albany and Chicago Railroad. The
capital stock IA placed at $0O,OO0.0OO, aud when
al 600 900 Of II In paid In, the Troy aud Greenfield Rail-
road the Hoosac Tunnel and the Southern Vermont
roads are be conveyed to the corporation la re-
turn for 900 shares OF Its stock at par value $lOO
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ORITUARY NOTES

n. Frederick Abbott for many years confidential sales
man for W. J. Sloane, died yesterday OF enlargement
OF the heart No. 1l5 West Twenty eighthst He
born In Dexter, Me-, on February o. lsl5, and when
fifteen years old became clerk In Bright Capens carpet
house. Boston, remaining there twelve years. lie
To this city Ia 1874 and since then has been In the
the Pilgrim Congregational Church. Harlem. He owned
two orange groves tie Indian River, Florida and was
there week with his family for his health He
leaves wife and two daughters His funeral will take
place ut the Pilgrim Church to-day ut 2 y. IN.
NEw-HAvES. Conn, April Mrs. Jane Hubbard, who
died at Middletown, Conn, on Tuesday afternoon
the widow OF Samuel ID. Hubbard, who Postmaster
General year in President Fillmores Adminisra
ton and served two terms Ia Congress.
PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-James McColgan, prominent
In local politics. died here to-day He active in the
old Volunteer Fire Department being Assistant Chief
Engineer at time. For five years ending 1879 he
was Alderman. He was director I'm two baseball Gibbs
and manager OF the International Comique.
Dr. Patt r. H. sawyer.of Bedford westchester County,
died Tuesday from heart disease. He was born at Au
sable Forks. N Y. ffy-hye years During the war
he served army surgeon. In 1881 he elected
on tho Republican ticket School Commissioner OF the
lilo Westchescr District and elected last fa lie
was brother OF Dr. sawyer OF Ausabe Forks, meIn-
Der OF the Democrocratie state Committee.
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RuMoRs or BATTLE IN ROWAN COUNTY.

LEXINGTON, Ky, April Especial. Trouble
renewed to-day IN Rowan County. Sheriff
Humphrey returned with an armed party and
this morning about he and ed" Pearce entered the
Bowling brother is In Jail here for murder The
hands of all went to their weapons but firing was done
Humphrey and Pearce withdrew. An hour and a half
later Day and Bowling went to the Cottage Hotel near
the depot The westbound train was lust COM
Ing In. Humphrey and Pearce were coming down
street, and abon five hundred yards away fired revol-
ahead OF time and left the warlke scene. No
wounds were reported, but all day the
town. all armed with guns and heavy revolvers, and
bloody battle was looked for tonight The deputy has
called for troops to put down the trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-02
IN APRIL FOOL BOMB IN THE SUN.
A Sun reporter rushed up to Jacob Wolf

n Gun reporter TuSiieu up 10 JdcOD WoiL
shortly after midnight yesterday aud eagerly asked for
the particulars OF the With District Republican primary
election held at No. s5 AttorDey-st. Mr. Wolf had just
been elected the district ticket and felt in high
spirits SO he concluded to try an April fool joke
The Sun.
There great excitement shortly before the polls
were closed" said he Simon Nochtei discovered o
large black bomb with burning fuse attached in the
back ball. and he rushed tor pail OF water the alarm
spread to the line OF men who waiting to vote and
crush ensued they tried TO get out of the door,"
"was anybody hurt ." asked the reporter.
"No." said Mr.. Wolf. "A few bruises that's all. Tho
inspectors Of cleo seized the books and baotbox
ana went through the basement window in less time
than IL takes me TO tell you. They waited the
street for the house to blow up"
" Is 1t In ruins T.
mot Just yet. The pail of water did its work, and
disaster was happily ayerted."
Where is the bomb now q
" It carried to Mr.. simpsons house by Adam
Gurnaud aud Fred Boemer."
I" Now you tell me the quickest way can get to
Me-. Simpsons
Here Sir Wolf thought he had gone far enough Tho
OF Mr.. Simpson the only genuine one he had
invention. In the goodness OF his heart he sug.
gested to the reporter that since 1t raned and the hour
late rather early he had better not try and DIS
turb Mr.. simpson from his peaceful sumber after
hardearned victory. but content himself with the facts.
This the reporter being reasonable that he
rushed TO the Office OF his paper and wrote glowing ao-
count OF how certain fends tried To blow up tho
yesterdays san, and caused great laughter In the VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-02

RAILROAD INTERESTS.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY MEN CONVERTING.

SOUTHERN RAILWAY MEN CONFERRlNG.
The executive committee of the Southern
Railway and Steamship Association met yesterday at No.
40 Rond-st. to consider the Generalization OF local
freight rates by the trunk lines carrying their
warfare AGAINST the Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia
Air Line TO points south Of Nashville and Memphis All
OF tho lines In the association excepting the East Ten
nessee virginia and Georgia were represented. The
absence OF that road taken indication OF ts
determination TO maintain its position against the
assaults OF Commissioner Fink Some time ago the
Louisville and Nashville system entered into an agree
ment with lines pro-rate traffic going to
the principal points south OF Nashville. Previously
arbitrary had been charged for the protection OF
local business and the through rates nave now
been cut 80 deeply that many Southern roads which are
not Interested In the with the Air Line nave
suffered severely large volume OF local business IL
was resolved yesterday TO restore local rates south OF
Nashville 50 as conno the war TO the points which
we're originally fought To accomplish this how
ever the Louisville and Nashville Will have to secure
Agreement That road voted In favor OF the advance,
int IL il considered extremely doubtful whether tho
trunk lines Will consent to IT, The commissioners OF the
association will conduct the negotiations The Southern
railroad say that the trunk lines will have noJust'
ncation for refusing to accede 10 their request:
The rate committee of the association viii meet TO-
day but u is not expected TO do much besides making
minor changes In the classification sheet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-02
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

LITTLE Rock, April 1.-The Star cotton gin,
owned by the Little Rock on Mills Company was dc.
sroyed by fire last evening Tho loss Is $4,000 1par-
italy insured.
CINCINNATI. April 1.-The candle works Of Emery
Brothers took fire to-day The fire started In the eastern
portion large structure where the candle manufacture
was carried on Two fire walls. with iron doors divided
the building Into three sections. The fire department
In combining the flames TO the eastern SECTION
where from 100 To employees engaged many Of
them being girls They were thrown into panic, bnt
were all safely removed. The loss viii reach from
$4,000 to 100000 with ample Insurance
AMEsBURY. Mass. April The carriage factory
owned by the Thomas j. Clark estate and occupied by
Scott, spinney & Co., and Harlan T.. Wells
damaged last night by IRE 10 the extent OF abon 0OO
The building Is fully Insured aud tho contents partially
Insured.
EPPISG. y. H.. April 1.-The hardware store OF John
s. Ladd, at Eppiug Corner, was burned this morning
The loss Is IS 900 insurance 81 200 The cause OF the
fire Is unknown.
Pages livery stable at MIL Hollow completely destroy
ing that building and two blocks OF houses.
MUscIE, Ind, April Fire consumed ID. NJ snyders
saw mil at shidloy. IN this county last night, burning
also large quantity OF lumber The lose is $4,000 No
insurance.
WHEELING. W. Va. April 1.-The Ohio Valley Glass
Works at Bridgeport, Ohio. burned this morning.
One hundred and fy persons thrown out OF work.
The loss is $4,000; Insured.
CORY Penn. April ! (SpeeiaD.The house OF c. l..
morning after daylight The family has been absent for
ten days, but fire has been kept up. The fire is sup
posed TO have originated from the falling OF the stove
pine in the attic when discovered the fire burn
Ing through the roof at that point The loss Is 81 800
The insurance the house Is $1,000 and $500 the
furniture.
LONG ISLAND CITY, April 1.-Early this morning
two-story frame dwelling owned by James Henry. Mt
Sunnysdc damaged by fire TO the extent OF 81 900
The two families In the house escaped. The fire was
caused by small dog belonging TO Mr.. Roedlein, who
occupied the first floor, jumping upon Il table and up
setting lamp.
wEsTFIELD g. L.Apr IA number OF frame build
ings used by John Butler brick mandatory. the
Fishkill road destroyed by fire to-day, involving
loss OF $1,000. The lire caused by oyerheatcd
furnace.
RoSDOUr April Ia FIRE occurred at Wilbur Mon
day night The fire was in an old frame house, and
Adam Hartman and his wife, narrowly escaped with
their lives. All their household effects destroyed
BgAvERKILL, April 1.-BabcocEs tannery de-
stroyed by fire Monday night. All the outbudinss
$500 cords OF bark saved. Much leather was
burned. The property was partially insured.
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of using Adams instead Of washngtonst that the D
provides for no adequate Of paying for the extern
sion that the income of tho Bridge win not pay TOT inc
extension and that the issuing OF income Donas W 0
trustees is fairly open to the objection 'ha' INC
ha ,na,rrct liabilities of the two cities. He believes
that Rrooklyn cannot afford to lodge anywhere tne
power 70 involve her indirectly in financial abs 10 at
ties. The whole bond scheme ne 20 the ex-
tension possibly at the hands 81 ' Bso S I ter
minus on they cannot change 1t In fact Tor num-
Der OF years come, simply because the money for
ia he had with which do the WORK. IL ~ III o
The egisatnre 10 throw into uncertainty Tor nuper
Of years question vital TO Brooklyn al Tue pterests
allie will snaer an irreparable injury. IN olner
particulars the bill. with tue sections which d n me
has indicated stricken out, seems 10 MN soDu o'
With these sections eliminated from the D WIN P
vide that the mayors and controllers OF DON w.,
he trustees with full power 10 complete and contoi '"o
briisa and is satisfactory to both Cities
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OBITUARY.
THE REV. DIR. WILLIAM z. WILLIAMS.
The Rev. William r. Williams. g. T. d.. VIII

The KEW. DIR. WILLIAM K. WILLIAMS.
The Rev. William r. Williams, 8. T. D., who
has been pastor of the Amty Street Bapts Church for
more than fifty years. died At noon yesterday ct his
home, No. "a Grovsst Hs was born In tLs city In 1904
His father was tho Row. John Williams, who came to
this country from Wales In the last century and who
pastor of the Oliver Street Baptist Church for twcD
tyseven years. DR.. Williams was. graduated from Co
lumbia College, ranking among the first in the class of
1928 Aferward he began the study Of iaw ana after
studying for three years In the Office Of Peter A. Jay,
admitted to the bar Subsequently he becaHe Mr..
jays partner. but two OF hard work so Impaired
his health that lie left his legal duties for trip to
Europe. At the residence of John Bowen in London
he met the latter's daughter, whom he after
ward married. On his return he became
led TO believe that he should give up law for the min
istry. When the Amity street Baptist Church was
organized In 1882 be became its pastor and continued
for than ytw0 years to I'LL the passionate OF that
church. The church In 1865 built new ednce III FIFTY
ionrthst in which the congregation now worships Dr.
Williams preached an impressive sermon there sunday
before last. He attacked with pneumonia last Sat
urday and was not able to attend service on sunday
,y me e1 M "a ber pa
pits to fill professors chairs In various institutions
but declined them ALL As Oriental scholar he was
chief European languages. Several trips to Europe at
various times enabled him 10 perfect himself In speak
INK these tongues His library, comprising more than
10000 volumes, was especially rich In rare
theological works. Among the principal works besides
sermons which he published were the following: mis-
celanies" 1850; Religious Progress; Lectures on
the Lords Prayer" 1851 .. Lectures Baptist His
tory" 1885, "Eras and Characters in History" 1882
DIR. Williams widely known, especially among
was extremely studious and his manner retiring
and somewhat di1ideDt His sermons were impressive
rather than brilliant, although frequently eloquent He
leaves widow and two sons, Leighton and Mornay
Williams both lawyers.