New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16

Buckle now absent from illness, remains Editor,
but is less often than formerly in that Lon
don society which his great predecessor, Deiane'
never ceased TO frequent.
A proposal is on foot for subscription TO repay
"Thc Times" some part of its losses on account
of the Parncu Commission Names are mentioned,
some of them strong ones bat it is very doubtful
whether this project will be carried out
The sudden death of Mr.. Baron Dowsc, the last
of the Irish Barons of the Court of EXchelucr, IS
amcntcd by everybody who knew him, ana Dy
many who did not. but who enjoyed his humorous
and shrewd remarks on the bench. 1t was but
tie day before his death that he delivered short
political haranguc 70 the Grand jury at l'alcc.
There were. he told them. only three persons now
hoycoitcd in Kerry, against Az when the crimes
Act first came into operation. The return OF the
people to common sense. coupled with vigorous
execution of the law, had produced tins agreraoic
result. Mr.. Gladstone he observed, had once de-
nounced boycoting and his change OF OPINION
more showed how evil communications cor
rupt good manners. Mr.. D0wsc was capable OF
much better Things than this and on any side oil
any question that struck him for the moment
Mrs, Sutherland Orr, who is writing n book on
Browning, is sister to Sir Frederick Leighton
and was one of Brownings most intimate friends
Her former book was critical and cXegctcal. This
one will be biographical also and il is announced
that she will have the authority and assistance
of the Browning family. Not many people knew
Browning very well in his own home, or had the
means of studying his life which Mrs. Orr had
Her book is likely TO he of the highest importance
TO students and friends of Browning alike.
You are TO be allowed TO hear Miss Agnes
llop
Mr.. Augustus Harris. in consideration Of $4,000
and all law costs. releases Miss II ntington from
the contract under which he lat.'i; obtained ar
injunction against her singing in ENGLAND. As
the contract covered all America a similar in
junction might probably have been obtained
there. Other American singers may profit by this
incident. Miss Huntington first signed an a-rcc-
ment drawn by and in the interest Of "a manager,
who presently assigns this contralto singer
tonor part, promises 10 alter il. does not alter
it, and wien She has TO choose hctwo n giving
mp the part and iniuring her voice, pr ents her
by injunction from singing for anybody cisc.
Finally Lc cNtorts a heavy penalty for permission
To- resume her caiccr. Miss Huntington now
visits America, and London loses one of the most
accomplished and popular singers and one OF the
most attractive actresses sen here in light opera
for many years past.
Mr.. John Roberts. ir.. tho billiard champion of
England, will issue to-day a challenge 10 PLAY
any one in America at American pyramid pool.
lie sails for Ncw-lorS AT the end Of April and
takes two English billiard tables. His compci-
itor may practise for three weeks ou an English
table before the match. Nr. Roberts proposes 70
play two series. for not less that :, 800 side.
lol games each. one on an American and ono on
an English table. then put the Games together
the winner Of the greatest number on both wins
the match. g. W. :.