The Washington bee., 1889-01-19
NEW YORK NOTES.

chalrmen OF tne various commit
tees have been appointed. and if
they carry out the reform sugges-
tons contained in Gov. Hills
message. they may furnish them
selves with COED record.
st. Phillipp's Church, which
has undergone some extensive
improvements, is now open to its
congregation. A new alter and
chancel, new upholstery, new win
dows of the memorial style are
among the improvements. 1t will
continue as ever the tony church
of this city.
The Janot wing of the Southern
Beneficial League will give
grand reception at Tamanay Hall
on the 10th inst. 1t promises to
be a grand affair. The weather
has been more spring like than
winterish 90 far this season.
The celebration of the Emanci>
patton Proclamation last week
was largely attended. 1t was
held at Cooper Institute. Lang
ston's address was the best one
delivered there; he is our best
statesman and ought to have bis
seat in Congress.
The ball of the Coachmen's
League at WendellS Assembly
Rooms on the Sd, was not 80
largely attended as usual. Too
near the holidays.
The society of the Sons of New
York elected Wash Parker presi-
dent at their annual election, and
their executive committee, of
which DIR. 4. W. Ray is chairman,
are preparing for their annual
ball which will be the social event
Of the season as usual.
F. Van Wacken, of Albany,
was in town during the holiday
week.
The Hanover Social Club held
their 1st Annual reception at
Lyric Hall, Jan. 9Th. 1t called
out the finest array of the first
class ladies who have attended
the hall this season, Craig's or
chestra furnished the music.
Among the ladies who attended
were the following: Mesdsmes
Griffin, Mando, 2. Jackson, Cum
mings, G. Paul, May, Gilmore,
and Gale. The dressing of the
ladies was of such a happy, lively
nature that the old writer was
forgotten by all of the gay COM
pany for that evening at least.
Walter A. Boyd, of the reception
committee, has our thanks for
courtesies to the Bee man.
The Southern Beneficial League
had a ball at Wendell's Assembly
rooms on the 10th inst. 1t was
given by the Janot faction of the
once largest organization in this
city. The attendance Was not
large but several prominent New
Workers attended. Among them
were w. E Gross and wife, Miss
F. Pleasants, Miss A. Romes, Mrs.
J. Collins, Mr.. Oscar Paine and
wife, r. H. Hucles, Mesdames
Cordie Paul, 10. White, frankie
Tousend, and Messrs Ed Flow,
Lawyer Berrien, Ike Graves, Prof.
Myers, T. G. Jarrot, w. A. Boyd,
j. A. Matthews, and Miss Mary
Willard. The ladies and gents
appeared in full dress and the
vailing ornaments were natural
flowers, a mark of respect to the
mild weather prevailing at this
time. About 500 guests took par,
with A. Janot and w. A. Boyd
at the head. Craig furnished the
music. The incorporated branch
of this league will give an invita-
tation affair soon that will aston
ish the natives.
The Sons of New York intend
to hold their annual reception a
the Metropolitan Opera House.
The celebration of Troys Cen
tenial. Jan 5th, which lastet
through the week, was managed
by committee of 100 promlnen
citizens who rode 10 carriages IL
the grand parade. g. f. Balti
more, esq, was one of tn
, committee. The visitors ant
residents are loud in their rrais'
of the success of the celebration
which was an occasion long to b