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The morning call., 1892-09-11
=gHNNYSON'S BIRTHPLACE.
Gomersby House in Lincoln
shire Offered for Sale.
SCENE OF SOME OF HIS POEMS
a Garden and @The Brock" Made Famous
by the Laureate-The Cd
Reetory.
London Daily Granhic

The Somefsby estate in Lincolnshire, en-
which Lord Tennyson's birthplace, Somersby
House, is situated, has been put up for
sale by auction at Tokenhouse Yard,
SAYS the London Graphic. BY the
auctioneers. HAMLET & Co., the house
was described as Comfortable gen.
tleman's residence. pleasantly placed in
charming pleasure grounds. sheltered by
magnificent forest trees and overlooking
beautiful strawberries, lovely lawns and gar
dens, verlant meadows sloping to the wind
ing trout stream. the River LYNN, and the
pretty PASTORAL country IN the distance" In
the enumeration of the internal details of
the structure the quaint Gothic dining
hail. with an elliptic groined cell
ing, the eenterS in carved bosses, and
the springs with antique corbels, the spaces
between forming pointed arches on the
walls" was mentioned as the special
feature Of the residence" The whole estate
Of 1909 acres. producing rental of about
&l600 q year, together with the advows0n
eff the rectories of Somersby and Bag
EndeFbY, representing an income of about
$40 a year, were offered for sale. After
considerable amount of expatiation by the
auctioneer on the merits of the investment
the bidding was opened by an initial offer
Of e25 Geo. This was followed by fairly
rapid inerements, mostly of $500 each, to
$50, 500, beyond which figure, though the
aucuoneer described the estate as the
most beautiful in the north of England"
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and the cheapest ever Sold" bidders
would not proceed. and the reserve price
not having been reached the property was
withdrawn.
The SOmershy estate, writes correspon-
dent upon which the Poet Laureate spent
the first thirty years Of his life. did not be-
long 10 the poets family, but the fact of its
being in the market challenges public inter-
est. In these fields Lord IennysOn received
impressions which have since been given TO
rs In works which will continue 20 inspire
successive generations. It is too often for
gotten that at least three [perhaDs morel Of
Dr.. Tennysen's sons became poets. Were
il not for the greater fame OF the Laureate,
his brothers Frederick and Charles would
be more highly appreciated. II has fire.
ouently been told how the young Tennysons
showed extraordinary talent st very early
age,
Ia tue siiken sail OF infancy.
And it was on these Somersby garden paths
that the future Laureate, sturdy child OF
5, was heard to say
I hear voice THAT'S speaking in the wind.
As he opened his arms to the blast, and let
himself be blown along.
DR.. Tennyson sleeps in the adjoining
churcbyard. 1t was he who added the Gothic
wing 10 the rectoTy nov the manor house,,
and he enriched its Interior with carvings
from his OWE hand. The upper cham Der.
with the balcony TO its window. Is
the room IN which the poet was born
and the lawn In the foreground is
that upon which Arthur :Hallam read
the Tuscan Poets. :" and where be wooed
and won the poets sister. There Is re-
peated reference to this garden ''In Mem
orian" and the "Ode to Memory" Adjoin-
ing the residence is the manor farmhouse.
mistakenly identified as the original
"Moated Grange" In the Laureate's
Young days an old yeoman lived here,
whose eccentricities probably suggested sew
eraI passages in tbs Northern Farmer" 1t
IS said that Sir John Vanbrugh designed
this house. This NAV be fact; the struc-
ture IS certainly sufficiently heavy in ap-
pearance to justify Vanbrugh's reputed
epitaph-
Lie heavy on him. Earth, for he
Laid many heavy load on thee.
The church on the opposite side OF the
road is picturesquely situated. and full of
interest TO Tennysonians. A generation
ago Walter White, in his Eastern Eng
land" and William Hewitt also, gave very
pleasant descriptions Of Somersby, and
since their day hosts of pilgrims have re-
lated experiences of successive visits. For
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MRS. W. e. BOND

Will be remembered as Miss Ruby Dore
who for time held sway as belle of San
Francisco. She Is the daughter of Mrs. e.
Dore and the sister of Mrs. G. A. Spreckels,
Mrs. B. j. Hoffacber and Mrs. p. L.
Wooster, all of this city. Mrs. Bonds mar
riage, which took place last March. al
though conducted in a quiet manner, will
be remembered by society people, The
ceremony was conducted by Rev. DR.. Mac
kenZie, and the guests were limited to a
select few. After the wedding tour the
happy couple settled down in Oakland,
where Mr. Bond is business manager for
the Oakland Tribune. Mrs. Bond is a
finely educated woman. She has travelled
over the best part of the Old World. where
she spent five years, devotng her time to
the study OF music and the languages from
the best professors in London and Paris.
She also spent long time in India, where
she Travelled with Mrs. George Ladd. who
is now Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. Bond, who is
yet quite young. is a native of San Fran
cisco. She is pretty blonde. with fine
complexion and blue eyes. In stature she is
petite and of medium size. She has girlish
ways. and is very brilliant in conversation.
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Who is the wife of Judge Hilborn, now the
Republican nominee for Congress from the
Third District. and who was at one time
United States District Attorney. Mrs. Hill
born has watched the progress and growth
of California for over thirty years. She is
a native of New York State and received
her education at the GOuverneur Wesleyan
Seminary, where she was prepared for q
teacher and where she subsequently taught
school. In the spring of 81 she came to the
Pacific Coast as "a guest of her brother. Mr..
George Root, soon after taking charge of a
school at Vallejo, but gave il up in short
time to become the wife OF Mr.. Hilborn.
The marriage took place in the private par
lors of the late Thomas Starr King, whose
church In those days was on Geary street.
Some years later the couple moved TO this
city and five years ago took up their resi-
dence in Oakland. The lady has travelled
extensively, has spent two winters in
Washington, where she has relatives, and
is very bright woman. She is member
of the California State Floral Society. Her
passion for flowers is we'll known. Dur
ing the existence of the Woman's Exchange
in Oakland, Mrs. Hiiborn was prominent
and active member. She entertains in a
quiet way. mostly in the style of giving
din6ers. And she may be seen any day
driving her pet horse, with her only child,
Grace-a young lady-by her side. The
family residence is on East Fourteenth
street.
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completeness and accuracy Dir. Napier's re-
cent book, "Homes and Haunts of Alfred,
Lord Tennys0n," bears the palm, and well
repays perusaI. 1t is more than half GEN.
tuTy since the Tennyson family, bereit Of
its head, left Somersby, but not yet has the
time arrived when its
Memory fades
From all the circle Of the hills:
For there are living still within the circle
old retainers who hold in affectionate re-
membrane the days when they ministered
TO various members of the family.
Perhaps the objects of tine greatest inter-
est outside Of the birthplace and its ada
cent grounds are the little River LYNN,
Invariably recognized as the Laureate's
ssBrook"-the streamlet now spanned by
the bridge of our illustration-and Holywell
Glen. almost within stones throw of Som
ersby Church. Some have identified this as
The dreadful hollow behind the little wood,
OF Maud" And here, it is said the young
poet came and carved the words, byron Is
dead" on the day that sad news reached
the rectory. The seclasioD Of Somersby is
threatened by the construction of the Lam
cashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Rail-
way, but at present it is one OF q circle of
out-of-the- world villages.
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MRS. j. II. I. ALBRIGHT,
An other young matron of Oakland, was
formerly Miss May Hare. and the young
est daughter Of the late Charles Hare of
Rincon Hill in this city. Mr.. Hare was an
old pioneer and the marriage OF his daugh-
ter called together a large concourse OF
friends. She married the eldest son OF
Major and Mrs. Albright of East Oakland
about six years ago, the services being per-
formed at the Church OF the Advent on
Howard street, By Bishop Kip, assisted by
the Rector of the church. Mrs. Albright is
a ine-looking blonde with natural golden
hair and bright blue eyes. She is tall and
sprightly. and noted for her amIabllity.
She has not been much Of traveller, her
most extended tour being her honeymoon
trip to the Atlantic States. She is the mother
OF two bright little children. for whose sake
she has given up her accomplishments and
become thoroughly domesticated.
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on the scene. and when he ascertained how
justice had been administered during his
short absence he was thunderstruek. The
attorneys. both of whom were past middle
age, presumably had an enjoyable time at
bali park. The next day, when they took a
retrospective view of their unusual pro-
ceedings in Judge Taylor's presence. the
joke didn't strike them as being quite so
good as il had appeared the day before.
Judge Taylor could have fined both for
contempt of court, and would have been
Justified in so doing. but he allowed the
matter to pass after severe reprimand.
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INTERPRETATION.

All that the summer has said to me-
In the song of the rose when her leaves unfold
In the breath OF the lily with heart OF golo,
In the Groom of the birds In the laden tree
All that the summer has sung and said
Since the Violet died on the breast OF May,
And the rose in the lap of June wsxed red,
cannot sing or say.
There's sound in the grass that grows under my
feet,
There's trem9r OF music in moss and fern,
And the myriad tongues of the forest burn
With rapturous symphony, passing sweet;
1t sings In the heart and 10 signs la the breast.
1t throbs In the thought like ancient rune
But it dies on the lips In lost refrain
Ere the voice find the tune.
1t cannot be said and it cannot be sung
Yet 1t sweils like a tide In the heart of love,
Though soft as the Groom OF the brooding dove
The speech OF the universal tongue.
1t cannot be sung and IL cannot be said
But life may be lived with so fine grace
That the music OF life is interrupted
In the lines OF a wrinkled face.
IDA WIuPPLE BESHAM,
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ABBEY'S NEW THEATER.
Spleudid Playhouse to BE Built In
New York City.
New York Herald

New York Herald
Among the new theaters which have been
promised this city none will be handsomer
or more complete in appointment than the
new Abbey Theater which will be erected
at the northeast corner OF Broadway and
Thirty-eighth street
The building will be in the Renaissance
style, but with very little OF purely ornate
work. 1t will be SIX stories in height, with
a frontage of so feet on Broadway, and a
depth of 14o feet on Thirty-eignth street.
The Broadway facade will be constructed
entirely Of white Indiana stone and half of
the Tbrty-eighth street frontage will be Of
this stone also. and the other half of Fre1ch
gray pressed brick with white s.one trim
mings.
The ground floor, the second floor and
part OF the basement will be entirely de-
voted to the theater and its iRterests. The
four remaining floors will be devoted to
Offices, Of which there will be seventy. The
building will be freprOof, all the supports
and girders being Of iron. 1t will be heated
and admirably lighted with electricity from
a dynamo in the building. Great pains
have been taken to secure perfect ventlla-
ton.
There will be two entrances to the thea
ter. The one on Broadway will be twenty
four feet wide by twenty-eight feet in
height, in the form of square arch sup
ported by polished granite columns. This
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as a benefit for the kindergartens and hos
pitfalls OF Oakland. Her husband. who was
a large stockhol in the Oakland Water
Company, died about three years ago. ieay-
ing his family independently rich. Some
thing over year ago Miss Eta Chabot
married Mr.. Robert knight. and went TO
Europe On wedding tour. accompanied by
Mrs. Chabot, who has made several trips TO
the old country. The wedding trip was one OF
the bridal gifts to the young people. MI.
and Mrs. knight now reside at Vallejo. In
appearance the subject Of this sketch IS
about 40 years of age She enterta:ns hand
somely although in a very quiet manner IN
her elegant home on Thirteenth and Madi-
son streets, surrounded by her interesting
family. AS benefactor to Oakland. this
lady's name will be prominent long after
the generous hand has ceased to give.
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A New Method Of washing.

A new method of washing is being extern
siyely adopted in Germany and Belgium.
One OF its special advantages is that 1t coun-
teracts the i'll effects Of soda, which is much
used in Europe, upon linen. Two pounds OF
soda are dissolved in three gallons OF water,
and to this is added teaspoODful OF turDen-
tine and three of LIQUID ammonia. When the
mixture has been web stirred the linen is
stepped in il for two or three hours. During
the operation the vessel is closed as tightly
as possible. and afterward the clothes are
washed out and rinsed in the usual manner.
The soap and water may be used again
with the addition of half a .easpooDful OF
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THE PORTRAIT GALLERY.
Pictures and Sketches of Six
Oakland Ladies
PROMINENT IN SOCIETY.
Mrs. Judge Eilborn, Mrs. W. E. Bond, Mrs
J. G. Allen, Mrs Remi Chabot, Mrs. Dr..
Augur and Mrs. J. H. I. Albright.

THE CALLS portrait gallery to-day is
occupied by pictures OF some Of the first So
ciety ladies of Oakland, whose short but
interesting biographical sketches will be
read with pleasure by their many friends.
The ladies of this part Of the country have
long been noted for their good deeds in the
works of charity and for the public spirited
feeling which they show in all public affairs.
Among these are
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tnrpentine and a tablespoonful Of ammonia
The process is said to save time, labor and
fuel. As there 10 no necessity for rubbing,
the linen scarcely suffers, and its cleanli-
ness and color are perfect. The ammonia
evaporates Immediately, and the smell of
the turpentine is said TO disappear entirely
during the drying OF the clothes. Paraffine
has long been used in this country for q
similar nnrncsa
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possible to make much progress with lis
men acting for the Government and forty
five standing for the directory. The first
effort at concentrating authority was made
when the board of control, composed OF
eight men from each body, was formed.
This board reviewed the work of commit
tees and to an extent directed the opera
ti0ns.
In time 1t was found that even six teen
men could not get along fast enough If
hampered by committees that met infre-
quentIy, and now the executive force of the
exposition Is represented by four meu-two
directors and two national commissioners
known as council Of administration.
These are II. N. Higinbotham aud Charles
FL. Schwab OF Chicago, j. W. st. Clair OF
West Virginia and George V. Massey Of
Delaware.
In the general Encouragement Of affairs at
exposition Headquarters honors have been
beaped upon Mr.. Higinbotham. To be
elected president Of tho Worlds Cclum bian
Exposition would mark the summit of some
mems ambition. Mr.. Higinbotham declined
to take the place last April. but when Mr..
Baker resigned, about the middle of Au-
gust, the directors gave him the Office by
cppted second resignation IL 1t had been
offered. A week later Mr.. Higinb0tham
was elected president of the council OF adj
ministration, a position OF higher honor
than the one he already held. since the
council combines the power of both ma
tional and local boards. MIR. Higinbotham
is, therefore, the biggest man in the
Worlds Fair.
The United States is the richer by
So, 100000 in money orders never presented
for ms
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Who Is of French extraction, Is q pioneer
lady and the widow of Mr. RENT Chabot,
who was brother OF A. Chabot, after whom
the water company of Oakland named the
lake that supplies that city with water.
The lady In question Is an ardent worker
in the Fabiola Hospital, and indeed In
every charitable institution In Oakland, SO
much SO that her name has become house,
hold word where deeds of goodness are
recorded. 1t was this lady who organized
and conducted the grand entertainments that
was given at the opsra-houss in this city
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MRS. JAMES q. ALLEN
Is one OF the best known society ladies Of
Oakland. She always attracts attention
when at a theater or any place Of amuse-
ment AS Miss Emily Dean she was a belle
who also attracted attention from all. Her
marriage, which took place little over two
years ago, was an event In Oakland's four
hundred. Her husband is the agent of a
crucible company and is welI-known
gentleman of the community. Mrs. Allen
is noted for her fine voice, giving much tune
to its cultivation, and is said to be one of
the best students Billoni Ziphena has ever
given instruction to. In appearance Mrs.
Allen is of medium height, finely developed
with graceful carriage and dignified de-
meanor. She Is a demi- blonde. with a
thoughtful expression Of eountenance and
lovely eyes She is the mother of bright
little fellow, who has been christened Dean
Allen. The young couple reside with the
lady's mother, Mrs. j. b. Dean, at 1926
Jackson street.
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BIG MAN OF THE FAIR.

President Of the Local Board and Head
of the Council Of Administration.
Chicago Herald
For nearly year after the Worlds Fair
was launched the two powers In authority,
the national commission and the Chicago
directors. were utterly unable to agree on
plan Of conducting the great enterprise.
The law of Congress was not clear. 1t left
many loopholes through which either party
to dispute on questions OF authority could
readily escape. The condition of affairs
was simply chaotic for almost year.
Then both organizations realized that the
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MRS. J. G. AUGUR
Is the youngest matron of the collection In
the Portrait Gallery to-day, having married
the prominent young physician only about
three months ago. The lady was formerly
Nj ISIS Ruth Dyer, and very popular with the
young people of her set She is native OF
San Francisco, where she received a finished
education In one of the best institutes for
learning. She is tall, a dem- brunette, with
lovely sparkling brown eyes and beautiful
light brown hair. Her wedding was quite
an event. and received extended notices in
the local papers at the time. Mrs. Augur Is
her marriage was celebrated for her voice.
As Minnie Dyer she went to Portland, Or,
and while there married. Her home Is at
Spokane. but at present she is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Dyer, and family on Jackson
street, where DR.. and Mrs. Augur also re-
side.
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entrance will open into lobby twelve feet
deep, on each side Of which will be en-
frances into the restaurant and drugstore,
which will occupy the ground floor In front
of the auditorium. Between the lobby and
the auditorium will be large foyer twenty
four feet deep, and from each end grand
marble stairway will lead to the balcony
On the Thirty-eighth street side there will
be porte cochere covering the entire
pavement for width OF twenty -four feet.
The auditorium will be elliptical In form
and every seat will command good view
OF the stage. There will be seating ca
pacty OF 1900 In addition to that furnished
BY eight proscenium and four open Ioges.
There will be ladies' parlor and ele-
giant t0ilet-ro0m on each floor and smok-
Ing and lounRing room for the men In the
basement.
A wel-lappointed supper-room will be
reached from the balcony. Thus with the
restaurant on the parquet floor patrons Of
theater will enjoy abundant facilities for
min istering to the inner man. The gal
leried promenade back Of the balcony over
looking the foyer will be another novel
feature Of tho house. The stage. which Is a
sectional one, will be As feet deep by 10
wide. The dressing rooms, numbering
twenty-six, are all to be light, we'll ventl-
lated and comfortable It has not yet been
decided what style or color OF drapery or
upholstery will be used. When completed
the building will cost 100000.
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At Hirniskretchen, In Bohemia, from
the unequal working in nature in the de-
structi0n Of rocks, has resulted most CO.
lossal and ruggedly beautiful arch. the sum-
nit of which Is upward of 140O feet above
the sea level. The sides and top together
immense picture, the latter being repre-
scented by the wildly romantic scenery
which is visible through the opening Of the
arch.
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The United States Is the richer by
So, 000, 600 in money orders never presented
for payment.
The sun., 1892-04-28
JU77INGS AROUI TOWN

Judge Bschon has granted an absolute divorce to
Emma Emanuel from solomon A. Emanuel
Antonio Nznaga seriously III OF grip at hi. rooms In
the IenoN. Fiith avenue aud TIL ty.sixih street.
The body Of man found in the North River of
the foot OF West Fortythird street yesterday after
noon,
Tms SrS has received $40 from David Sugent OF I6o
Vast ytirst street be forwarded " Dr. Emmet
for the bcneht OF Irish home rule
Excise Reform Association. through Its Presi.
Durman u. Eaton. has requested GUv. Flower
withhold his signature from the Excise bill.
An Italian laLorer. known only Siccoio was
crushed yesterday by tree he telling Rt NOrthern
Terrace aud Hudson Park. And died soon after being
taken TO fordham Hospital
Biake brothers Co har. rurchnsed S4a5, 900 OF New
York and Brook Bridge hsnis at lO3. SOL and SlDO
uso worth ut lOI III. The Gresnwlch savings Bnni
got SO 900 OF the bonds at lO3Oo
pr ". ". Atterbury Of the New York Sabbath Conn
nl,tce has received from England memorial asking
for closing Of the Chicago Fair SUNDAY II "a
forwarded hv the Work ngmens Sunday Resi- Insocia a.
tion and bears 40 signatures.
Tn. British steam ship DO Bay. which arrived y.s,.r
day from Brazilian ports. reports that, whiie R,o
uhiof nlicer William Baker seaman u. viken and
vessel was detained at Quarantine for funiyation '
The sun., 1892-04-28
no indissoluble Union Of sovereign

the. indissoluble Union OF -, sovereign
States. and cannot exist with subject
provinces. Above Belmont and Donelson.
above Shiloh and Yicksburg. above the cam
East, rise the inestimable services which he
rendered In the peace and reunion ,of his
country when he threw himself and his fame
between President Andrew Johnson's scheme
Of ofyengeance and the Confederate leaders he
draw his sword to prevent transfer by the
the power they had lost and the Government
they had tried to overturn.
Tho tendrils OF loyalty and love stretch
from this monument to every soldiers, grave
In the land. Tho members OF the Grand Army
of the Republic who have gone before. and
those who arc here awaiting the summons.
present arms to-day to the memory OF their old
ommander; This imperial city proudly and
cares OF life by his natal day and this solemn
ceremony, take up again their burdens with
lighter hearts, and brighter hopes for them
selves. their children. and their children's
ments OF Ulysses s. Grant"
Mr.. Depew spoke for exactly thirty-hve
minutes. and was followed throughout with
the closest attention. The crowd burst into
cheer rs ho finished. and one OF his admirers
They were given with will. and Mr.. Depew
bowed his Acknowledgements
Dr. Hall pronounced u bcnediction. ana
bluejacket ran over to the cliff and signalled
to the monitor Mantonomoh. which. witt laFs
flying ut every mast. was anchored under tho
blum. Her guns doomed out u salute. and the
days ceremonies were over.