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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
FOR A NEW BROOKLYN ARMORY.
CURRENT ITEMS or INTEREST TO THE VA

CURRENT ITEMS or INTEREST TO THE IA
TIoNAL GUARDSMEN.
Members Of the cd Regiment were in hopes that
something definite would De accomplished last week in
regard 70 settling the plans for their new armory
when Colonel Partridge was asked last night what
progress lad been made. he replied Tho commits
sioncrs met last week and Captain lomc, went mp to
Albany 10 represent the regiment. Bat nothing wa,
done There not even quorum present. There
will be another meeting next Wednesday and then |
think there Will be something done ] think il prob
able that architect will be selected ard that the
drawing Of plans will be begun Immediately" II is a
well known fact that the Officers Of the regiment have
certain definite ideas Of their own in regard 10 Inc
planning Of their home, but Colonel Partridge said
he could not state them in advance Of their submission
10 the commission.
Meantime the different companies and associations
In the regiment bu,ily at work preparing 10 furnish
their quarters in the structure when it is built one
of the latest to make movement in this direction is
the non-commissioued staff, which proposes b.
give performance Of " La Ma,couc" at the
Criterion Theatre on April - 70 furnish their
room In the armOry. The Thomas Opera Company
viii i'll the cast. They include Emma lcary Thomas,
Alice Me,crcau Charles II. Parsons. Charles \. Rice,
George = stureis, and Chtrlcs \. Ietlcl. The per
iormance will be under the direction of VIII ".
Thomas.
Lieutenant V. :. late, Of Company c. owing to .
pressure Of bushes. has reluctantly sent in hi, rcsg
nation and the members Oi his company seem equally
reluctant to accept IT, He Ia, been member OF
the regiment for hitccn year.
The l3,l Regiment expect TO do their level best
ana WIN mesh muic!- al the reVc" ~ Mayor 'hdpm
on Thursday evening
The reception Of The non commissioned officers last
friday evening passed on most successfully and Melted
them a handsome return.
Company ID Announces that 70 VIII give grand
criil and fGli DIRE, reception ia connection with
vac De Witt clinton COAmdLdcTy, Knights IcmpldI.
IN the srmory April :. IL IS said that the drill.
Oy The comHaDdery vii be a novel spectacle.
Brigadier General James McIeeg reviewed the 32d
kegnltut on Friday evening prevOu- tO the preScuta-
tIoh OF the marAsfnen'S badges, which awarded
ny Biigadc Rifle Inspector Major FOX. The cadet,
also drilled and excited much enthusiasm hv the pre-
ChIon OF their evOlutiOns The Kinkel Medal vas
awarded to Sergeant Major Jacob MANI who made
COMPANY D. Of the gallant 14th.p entertained
Company d, Of he 47th. BY a concert, dress parade
review and reception last Friday evening. The affair
took place At the 18th Reg ment armory and closed
with dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
PROMINENT PUBLIC MEN
CHARLES PRATT.

The men Of wealth who have made themselves
known 10 the city at large BY their gift Tor INC pup
lie good arc few in number and there l. ht'I' 10
show what they have done The lack OF p"p"c 'p'r''
j., mi. respect has often been noted and bear "u'
t .cr,ion thai business men who amass fortunes IN
New York and have their homes in Brooklyn regard inc
latter place simply as a sleeping place ana 40 ho'
further identify themselves with H. Wmc hu'h
smaller cities have public libraries museums hrU
galleries statues Of prominent citizens ana o'"cr
lannon's men, and fine architectural structures BROOK
49,, dcsrte bcr nearly million inhabitants, Is
Iomcntably deficient in these marks OF civic pride ara
interest But if lacking In other respects the Guy
has. through the generous giving of one man. maze a
movement in the line OF public educational advantages
that promises 10 put her in the forefront In certain
respects, The gifts Of Charles Pratt to the industrial
Institute bearing his name. and to the Adeiph
ACADEMY have given an impetus 60 those institutions
which Will AFFECT the training of thousands Of young
minds in the next few Year,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
CLEANED FROM MANY QUARTERS.

The marriage Of Arthur Goldsmith 10 Nj Amelia
Graft at the home Of thc brdegroom's parents 80.
l54 East one hundred and iOurth-st, celebrated
lat sunday. Rabbi Mcudle performed the ceremony
The East River Division of the COrinthan Navy
met on Monday evening with +. T. Ddy at his home
in One-hundrcd and twenty seVcnth>t. Mir. Day was
chosen president and \. y. Peterson secretary. 4
committee was appointed 10 find clubhouse for the
division. and the secretary directed to prepare
list Of boats belonging 10 mcmber..
The annual financial report OF the Harlem Cab has
clubs assets are shown 10 be sl47 493 40 The cost
value Of the land va, 10000, that OF the club build
.ng S73.792 %. ard the furniture and fixtures - >
744 -. ON December ID. 1oo0 there were All active
Colonel W II. Paine. who was actively interested
IN the building Of the brooklyn Bridge aud Who built
Cleveland ohio having just closed contract T. lay
eight miles Of double track cable road in that city.
Dr. l.. 4; Warner, lrNhe I. gaylord, James I'
Gallagher Albert r. Han. +. c. sechow and secretary
shucy were delegates from the Harlem branch Of the
Young Mems Christian Association 10 the state Con-
ventOn OF Young Mems Christian Associations held at
Bnghamton on Thursday; Friday evening mock
trial was conducted by the boys department The
defendant in the case Wa +. Il. Ncrmilyc charged
with bribery At the last city election. For him ar.
lOr the state Lewis +. Todd and Robert ". smith.
Paul X. Towne was the presiding Judge. The de
The Columbia College Glce and Banjo club will give
concert at the Pilgrim CONGREGATIONAL Church. under
the auspices of the Young Ladies society, on Thursday
evening.
INC social Club held its monthly dance last wednes
DAY evening at the home OF MS, sutherland. No l2-
East one hundred and twenty -thrd-st. Among tho>'
present. were tiic MISSES Anna MOTIFS, nay MOTIFS
Allie Wood. Matte Johnson Carrie RisdOn, Carrie
Gnlck, Amanda Gccrckc, sadie Sparkling, Mile Hausc
Eta Raynor. Louise Kirkland, susie Fisher. Mani,
Iiayborn. stella Cary Ida Barton Lulu Sutherland
Nioletta sutherland. Miss Nalakay, MeSsrS. John II
Mcintosh, JOHN o. bedell, l.. II. schwed. william
Barton, Harry Neyer, Harry often. James w. Mar
slall, Jesse NJ smith. George Goodwin, j. ". Fr.De
Thomas Neville. William GilHllsu. John S0hl. ir.
John Fisher
,rhG Mr. and d. Mrs IL PeEnhaEdt Of No 2 East one
anniversary OF their wedding on March ..
MS. MISS Miihe Cohen, ~ No 50 East one hundred and
twenty hTst 81, entertained large number Oi sestl
at musical party on Tuesday evening
Miss Lillian Howard and Miss Eta Thurman viii
have musicale at Miss Humans home. No I3a
East Oneiundred ana twenty eighth St, Thursday
evening.
handsome set Of six American flags was pre-
scented 10 Grammar school No. 80, One hundred and
twenty ftthst. between second and Third ayes. by
Leopold WOrmser. one OF the school trustees Of the
Twelfth Wards. The flags were received or behalf OF
- school by Miss Maude Heilmer.
- 3he employees OF the Third Avenue Railroad Company
DVo Harmed benefit association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
DRESS GOODS.

Paris novelties in Com bin a ii n
Dresses, entirely new designs in velvet,
lace and silk effects.
\ large assortment of new French
Suitings in small broken checks and
stripes, exquisite colOrings.
Rough Suitings in imported Che.
viotS, in indistinct checks, are very
popular for early Spring wear.
Our Spring importation of Plaids
now open, all new designs and color
ings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
OUR Big SISTER CITY.
AFFAIRS In BROOKLYN.
What Clubmen Among the POcansProgres at
tbe NAVY Yard-A SundaySchOOl BuiIding-Skech OF
Casecns of General Interest

S25O.OOO. read'ng-room and branch Of the Institute
library are maintained in it for the occupants,
Mr.. Pratt recently announced his intention Of erect
lug the lots now used play gro nd for girls,
connection with lis work II will contain large
han Tor lecture, and concerts, 20 seat from 1000 10
1000 persons, a museum. an art gallery, and
other rooms 10 be used for variOu, pur-
ro,cS. lie is prepared 10 spend from 100000
To- 100000 uPon i. and viii make IL ne
finest structure OF the kind ~ the city IL VIII add
mere room flr il WORK in the present bindings.
Mr.. Pratt IS a thoroughly domestic man, and believes
IN the duty OF doing every thing to rear good family
Ills Children are numerous lie occupies spaclOus
house In Clinton ave, which has extensive grounds
one Of his Is the manager Of the Institute, and
another is his fathers right hand man Of business.
OTHER CHARITABLE GIFTS.
Charles Pratt has aided in honorng the memory OF
his father by establishing the Asa Pratt Fund for
free reading in his native town. Ills religious
affiliations with the Baptist denomination. and no
OF the founders Of the Emmanuel Church in
Iafayctteavc. This occupies one of the finest cdi-
fees IN the city. toward which Mr. Pratt gave over
100000. lie has also been liberal contributor to
a large number Of charities.
In his active business life, Mr.. Pratt has had little
time 10 devote 10 political matters. 10 vote. and
although he has been mentioned for the Republican
nomination for Congress in his district, he has stead
ft,tly refused to permit the use Of his name. lie
i, extremely avcrSr 10 any public mention Of him self
but performs with ability his public duties a., the head
given IN his honor by tn" Hamilton Club last year. he
made speech Of characteristic mOdcSty His latest
pubic appearance was at the celebration Of Founders
DAY ~ the Adclph Academy last evening, the first
anniversary II the opening Of the building. the
cost of which he paid. He believes It the duty OF
man Of wealth To do something for the community i'm
T. not enough. but must BE- accompanied by the use
% time and Judgment in wisely di~p),ing Of it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
PRINTED CHINA SILKS.

22-inch Lyons Two-tone Printed
China Silk, % colorings, all the latest
shades, exclusive designs, 60 cts. per
yard. :,
22-inch Lyons Three-tone Printed
China Silk, black ground with colored
figures, 10 colorings, % cts. per yard.
27-inch Lyons Three-tone Printed
China Silk, 10 new and desirable color.
ings, Sl.00 per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
SHOES no ORDER.

We are now prepared to take orders
for the best grades of Shoes and Slip
pers. The goods are manufactured in
our building, and every pair is guaran.
tced to be of the best obtainable
material and workmanship. Custom
made shoes at reasonable prices meet
a lOng-telt want.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
CLO1KS AT HALF PRICE.

Handsome Figured Cloth Long Gar
mentS reduced from $50 to SIS.
Fine Long Garments fur-trlmmed,
reduced from $50 TO S25.
One dozen fine Plush Matalasse and
other Garments, $3.50 each; were
from $75 to Sll5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
PICTURES ar HALF PRICE.

y large Portfolio full Of unframed
EtchingS and Engravings, about $50
subjects, most of them of high order
Of merit, will be sold at Just one-halt
of the regular prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
GLOVES-SPECIAL.

7-hook Foster patent Cndressed Kid
Gloves, excellent quality, tans, browns
and grays, SO cts. per pair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
EUBROIDERIES.

% and q inch Flouncings, 80 cts.
per yard were % cts. to Sl.OO.
45-inch FlOuncings, 10 cts, sl.OO and
S1.2j per yard; were Sl.5O, $500 and
$3.50.
Extra values in Cambria Edgings at
125 and 10 cts. per yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
ACTIVITY II the coFFIY TRADE

From The Lewiston Journal
A student IN Bates College. whose father - ~
undertaken tell, a good story. i near nrghbOr',
house caught on fire one night and the undertaken
st1rehOusc was in much danger that IL wa doomed
advisable 10 remove the hcar>e collins and other stock
farmer. who arrived up0n the ,cone Of action lust "A.
this plan wa, being carried into execution said he
thought the day Of Judgment had surely come fol
there the fire and every one was running about
with a coffin under his arm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23

\ lot Of Oak and Cherry High-back
Colonial Rockers, in assorted coors OF
plush, large seats and nicely uphOl-
stored, $500 each; regular price $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
BLACK SILKS.

24-inch heavy all-silk Faille FRAN
caise, $1.25 per yard.
24-inch extra heavy all-silk Faille
Franchise, $50 per yard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
WASH F.1BRICS.
Specials IN the Basement, Bond
street Side.

10 cases New Departure Satines,
all new Observation-Disclosures seconds
and short ends-regular ID ct. goods,
reduced to 10 cts. per yard.
10 cases Standard Dress Style Seer.
suckers, 81 cts. per yard regular price,
l21 cts.
> cases Printed Challies, cts. per
yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
BLACK GOODS.

Fine extra values in 42-inch Blacl
Brillantines at so, 60, IS, 50 cts. snG
$100.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
SPECIAL VALUES
THIS WEEK.
LACES.

Just opened new designs in Draping
Nets and TOsca Flouncings; Trimming
Laces, Van Dyck, Escurial, Point dc
Gene. and the new Illuminated de-
signs in Millinery Laces, in all the
leading shades.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23

The High Bridge postal station, which nobody eN
cent Andrew II. Green and few Others seem 10
want is stll In existence. Postmaster an TOUT
when he first entered Office found tint MI. "reeh
had succeeded in having a postal station established
and had rented at an cXorhtant price part Oh an
old building which otherwise of little value
Mr. Van Colt on visiting the station found II locked
The superintendent and clerk had almost nothing
70 do The Postmaster recommended the ahohll"h
of The Office and The POstmd Stcr General approved 'e
recommendation but compelled To await ue
ending Of the present lease few months hch'c
An Office for the sale Of stamps and money orders
and tie registry Of mail matter VIII be cNtabhahcu
but the three or four carrier, will be transferred 70
another station and the expensive machinery 81 q
distributing station VIII be abandoned. Tile fcW
men Interested in keeping the distributing station
IN existence have discovered plan to increase me
apparent importance Of the present Office. Large
quantities Of stamps have been sold recently I"
few men and the receipts consequently increased for
time The sales have amounted n several hundred
dollars in a few days, though I'm ordinary times TIE
sale of more than single stamp has sent thrill Of
excitement through the official force. il the lease
should by any chance be renewed the bhsSiul calm
Of existence as a lIighbrdcc To>tOicc empoye VIII
be resumed, and the large sales VIII cease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23

y church. chapel and parsonage viii be bnlt soon
at Maron-avc and KinCsbrdee Road. fordham' By
the New York City Church Extension and Missionary
Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The build
ing will probably cost between $4,000 and 100000.
The North Ncw-York Methodist Episcopal church. IN
WiIS-ave is In need Of additional room. and an ecr
was made last week 20 pay OF the mortgage OF $4,000
on the present building and 70 raise fund for new
church building The Rev. Or. Crawford and BpwlcS
Colgate OF the New York Church Extension Society ,
the Rev Dr.. Couch and tie Rev. vi. Reed have as
sisted the Rev. Joseph Baird the pastor Of the church.
in addressing the meetings which have been held. OF
$50 900 which Is needed. $4,000 has been subscribed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
HARLEM CLUB
al. 90 -- .- --.---. .-... ..-.-.-
HARLEM DEMOCRATIC

Umpire George Chcvalicr.
colcrs- T.. /. Rayuor and W. Heller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23
IN THE ANNEA ED DISTRICT.
ITS NEED, AND ITS DIVERSIONS

The senate Committee which invest sated the "eeu'
Of the Annexed District has prepared Two rePo'''
to the Legislature aud two bills win u ,
senied senator Vedder and the majority u '"0
committee favor the plan Of having shsc No"
rlis.one. who shall have charge OF the WORK oil ln'
proving the streets and avenues IN the I"ohN '"''
and Twenty Fourth Ward,, subject 10 Ue aP.
naval of the expenditure by the Board oil
Estimate. Me,srs Murphy and Arnold do not
agree with the majority They have prepared a
minority report aud bill for pre-enti'on 10 inc
legislature In it they say that the present. conGon
~ ,ho tr,nts o.. is due not 50 much 40 negligence ON
the nart of the Park Department as TO The Board OF
Estimate which, in it. annual appfoW .atons Tor uc
care and maintenance Of the streets and avenue al
m growing section OF TIE city, ha> aclcd for several
years most niCgardly and never more ~ than 1t mas
under If, present administration. Through insufficient
auproprations the hand, OF The Park Department
are manacled and the ioaid is utterly unable 10 keep
he upwards o. two hundred miles Of street, and avenues
in such good condition the necessities % the
people require
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23

Tie residents have united ID complaining oil 'ie
urescut state Of affairs. and Of the small appioIH'-
tionS which have been made for Tie care ana mann
tcnapce of The streets. They differ, however III
bcir views aS 10 the best method, OF remedyins the
evils Probably most of them would agree with some
of the views Of the majority Of thc senate ConWlt'ce'
while other, believe the plan proposed by the minority
70 be sufficient. MesSrs. Murphy and Arnold nave PIC
pared bill which would take away from the present
BOARD of Street Opening most Of It's powers as far as tc
concern the Twenty third and Twenty fourth wards
and would vest in the Park Board the power OF laying
ont and acquiring title TO streets The powers OIL
the members Of the Board Of Estimate would also DC
cl;rtoicd and the Parl, Commissioners become almost
auocrac in the WORK OF mproI ement. Inc uipcT "a
Park commissioners. if The bill becomes law Wond
be reduced 10 three. The bill continues the present
provision assessing half the cost Of streets over o
long on the city at larGe. The progress OF Icsisaloh
nm the subiect will BE- watched with interest by the
citizens of the North side who are anxious 10 OBTAIN
some relief from their present SuferingS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23

Miss Helen Barry led a party Of entertainers who
visited the Home for Incuublc5 at FOrdham few
day, ago. They sang and rccted for the pleasure Of
the inyalids and the madTgdl boys from the Union
square Theatre sang several songs. When they h9d
finished their entertainment, : lran, who AN
actor for many years and is inmate Of the
home, made an addrcs5 Of thanks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23

\ reception was held at the schnorer Clubhouse on
Tuesday evening, which called together many inehHs
~ the member, of the club. President LO1.-
Uentz introduced several vocalsts who entertained
the company until dancing began. The members -
the entertainment committee were 4. herman,
schwanelc. II. ". Peterson, scott L. shcppeld and
Gustav Keller Among those present were Louis y
Heintz and wife. 4. F. Schwauckc and wife. Robert
VoIlbracht and wife X. L. Nomberrcr scott Ih Shcp
perd, Frederick a. Bankn,, Eddie Woods, j. W.
Decker Adolph Pfelncr, Fred. schOlz, Charles j.
Naver,tIaw John Hontz. John Regelman, Herman
Weissker, william Eblng and !. II. Koop.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23

The students at st. Johns College. Fordham, had a
merry carnival on Tuesday night display Of fra
works wa, followed BY skrm!,h drill by the cadet
Tabieaus given, and the students and their friends
danced To the music Of the college orchestra. The
floor committee consisted Of Charles Reilly. Charles
Livingston, /. Wuccrter and NarclssO Arcllano.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23

The Kingsbrdgc and Spuyten Duyvil Cadet Corps
gave exhibition drl at PT-OuSS Hail, kng-hfid -c,
last night Their cvOlutOns and the stirring music Of
the drum corp, hcartlT lpplauicd. j. Will
Jams Macy reCtcd. and Miss Maud Mardcn Tcctcd for
the friends Of the cadets.
The Yong Ladies Musical Club Of Iiiclbrdse
held q eOcablc at Lemons Hail on Wednesday even
lng. Ms Lizzie Brady, Miss Kate Lennon and Mics
Alice BoWdcn were among the entertainers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-26
EJNChSTLE.

FrscAsTIE, Dec. 25.-{Special The
Fincastlc Wooden Factory is now run
BY steam power and gceatly increased
in business. Under the management
OF proprietor. MIR. NJ, II. Ammen, the
business has doubled in the past year,
which is doing well FOR Il business IL at
Was burned 10 tho ground several years
iH,o.
Mr.. L. j. Brugh and wife left hero
enc day last week For 4 brief visii, to
Roanoke; rThile thero leavysnow
s.ell and they were detained several
days. Mrs Brugl,, who is "a Nov Or
leans lady and but recently arrived in
Fincastle;fs bride, had tlxs novel OK
perience,cf riding 4 part OF the way
home-stI miles on horseback through
one of the deepest SHOWS that has ever
fallen here.
comparatively new barn belonging
to Mr. Charles Firebaugh collapsed dur
ing thc"ecent'Snow QWite number
of stables and; small buildings partially
gave WY, sozee of them: altogether.