New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-12
GATHERED ABOUT TOWN.

Justice Cullen yesterday listened to arguments and
reserved decision on the motion to continue the tenn
porary injunction obtained by the Young Mems Chris
ton Association against Astor, simons and Others
from extending their building beyond the courtyard
line adjoining the Association building in Bondst.
The couryards reserved In all deeds in the street
FROM 1885, and all buildings had been constructed
accordingly.
The default was opened yesterday I'm tho suit OF
Duncan W. Musgravc to recover $4,000 as damages
for Injuries received in Hyde & Behman's Theatre.
On the failure Of the defendant TO answer judgment
for the plaintiff recently granted Museave was
elected from the theatre and declares that he was hut
The Rev. DR.. J. o. wilson, former pastor Of the
Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church in Phladel-
phia VIII begin his pastorate Of the Simpson Meth
odlst Episcopal Church to-day, succeeding the Rev.
Jaw. Benson Hamilton. lie married last week
before leaving Philadelphia.
The date now fixed for the dedication of The Brook
lyu Tabernacle y April &c.
Tic st. Patrlck's Society will hold reunion on
Nav o. the anniversary OF the birth of Tom Moore,
whose bust the society erected in Prospect Park.
Tie Rev. ]. Britton Clark, of Pilgrim Chapel who
has accepted call TO the Lee Avenue Congregational
Church, will preach this morning for DR.. stoTs in the
Church of the Pilgrims.
Absolute divorce was granted in the Supreme. Court
Yesterday by Judge Bartlett TO Mrs. Mary Z. Smith
from Ulysses G, Smith
1t is reported that the Long Island Railroad Com
many has abandoned the projected elevated railroad in
Atlantc-ave which il authorized to build because
Of the opposition OF the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Com
many which has vested rights In the street. The
consent OF Supreme Court Commission in lieu OF the
property owners is awaiting decision by the Court OF
Appeals.
Rynier Veghte Amcrman New York leather mer
chant died from heart failure on Friday at his home
No G24 Madison-st He was born in SOmerville N j.,
in 1s4o and for the last twenty three years had been in
business in New York. His wife survives him. The
funeral will be held at the house at p. m. today
The burial will be ut Troy, n. Y.
Simon L. Bernard died from pneumonia at his home
No. CD south Elliott Place, on Friday. He was one oi
the Oldest straw importers in York. The funeral
viii be held at the house this afternoon.
A number of Brooklyn people have united in getting
nm an entertainment to be held at the First Baptist
Church in PerrcpOnt-st April 20, for the benefit
Of the Rev. Miller HageiIiGn, the lecturer and writer
who through misfortune is likely to lose his home I'M
less some aid IS given to him. The movement Is III
CHARGE of Mrs Kate NJ BOstwck, of No. 145 AHllty-
.t and an interesting programme is being prepared.
Mavor Chaplin was asked by a number OF colored
,t,zcns Yesterday to appoint samuel r. Scottrow OF
No I o61 Lafayette.ave., a member OF the Board OF
rdrca+on 70 succeed the late Dr. p. ~ White.
tordy development of conscience came to light
oster.av when f. 0. Linder, furrler and halter at
W 5o5 Fulton.st received letter lncosing han a