Morning journal and courier., 1894-06-15
by New England's poet, "Sail on, sail on, khoy abin Inf atate n

oy NeM InHianu poa'' 0"h on' sAii on' thou ship of state."
 So let us all do all that we can. And let us always have ia memory the names of Betsey Ross and Moll Pitcher. And let us all say to ourselves again and again, We will be bravel We will be bravel
 Miss Eva M. Waite then sang 6 solo in 6 most pleasing and acceptable manner, af tor which A. W. Phelps reoited the speech of Mrs. Bsrdell's lawyer, which was made in the celebrated case of Bardell vs. Pick wick for breach of promise. This is one of the best known humorous selections from Dickens, and was recited by MT. Phelps in most acceptable manner.
 Mrs. Fl. G. Flames then rendered vocal solo in fine manner. She responded to an encore. John Fahy followed with hu morous reoitations which won the applause of the audience. After selection by the National band chorus of fo1ty-five voices under the direction of James F. Welch, rendered a most pleasing selection. Mrs. 8. D. Brown and Miss Eva M. Waite then sang duet in . most pleasing and aceep- table manner. Miss Gertrude Wheeler re- cited sThe American Flag" in @ most prsissworthy manner. After solo and chorus by the band, the meeting closed with the song 'Auld Lang Syne," by the audience aud the band.
 HISTORIC SPOT MARKED. Patriotic Celebration at Dobbs Ferry
 Where Washington Planned the
 Yorktown Campaign-COrner Stone
 ofa Monument Laid.
 DoBBs FERRY, N. r., June l4.-On the spot where Washington and the Count ds planned the final campaign which brought independence to the repub. lie. the Sons and Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution gathered to- day and, with ceremonies that stirred the patriotism in the hearts of dwellers by the historic Hud- SOD, laid the foundation stone of 2 monu- ment in memory of the hero and of the pass~ Flag day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes, was ft- tingly chosen for the event, and perfect weather added to the enjoyment of the af- fair.
 The speakers, distinguished guests and members of the patriotic organizations who took part in the days program, left New York city on the steamer Howard Carroll at 1920 g. m. On the boat Vice President Stevenson held an informal reception. Among those present were Gen. eral Horace Porter, Admiral Gehardi, Archbishop Corrigan, General Stewart L. Woodford, General Horstio G. King, Archdeacon Charles 0. Tiffany, represent. ing Bishop Potter; Colonel John c. Cal- houn and William O McDowell. The Marine band from the Brookly navy yard played inspiring airs on the trip up the Ina Co panied the Carroll and when Dobbs Ferry was reached at noon the monitor Misnto. nomoh and the old United States frigate Lancaster were found anchored in the stream, and score of yachts covered with bunting hovered about.
 Carriages conveyed the guests from the landing up the hill through files of Grand Army men representing posts from neigh boring towns, and tine fire and police de. partments of Dobbs Ferry, and past flag hidden residences and stores of Dobbs Ferryans to the scene of the days cere monies on the outskirts Of the town About two thousand people stood a,ound while Chauncey Nj. Dapew. president Q. the Sons of the American Revolution, laid the foundation stone for the monument.
 After the Marine band had played the national anthem and salute frsm tho men-of- war had echoed over ths water the company moved to the porch of the man sion and the literary exercises took place There was an invocation by Archdeacor Tiffany, an address of welcome by Hon. D o. Bradley, chairman of the citizens com mites, which was responded to by Col John 0. Calhoun, speech presenting tht plot of ground by Dr. Hasbrouck and it's acceptance by MT. Depew. Then Vic. President Stevenson spoke.
 The monument, said he, whose corne, stone we lay at this hour, will mark tn, spot where occurred one of the greates events of our colonisl struggle. Washing ton-absndonipg all hope of a successful attack upon the city of New York-upor the identical spot where we hays now as sembled, on the 14th day of August, 1791 jective point was the peninsula of Virginia the fruits of which were the surrender ct Cornwallis to the American and French armies at Yorktown, the establishment oi colonial independence and the introduo tion of the government of the United Statel into the family of nations.
 What wonderful results have followed the conference at this spot between Wash and the French admiral, 113 years ago. This is indeed, Mir. President, the fttins day for the observance of the interestin, ceremonies you have inaugurated. Thl 14th day of June-the anniversary of thu adoption of the colonial congress of tn, stars and stripes as our national symbol Is the appropriate day for the laying of thu corner stone of a monument which is tt commemorate events which are SO closely linked with our struugle for independence and which make up so important a part ot the warp and wool of our revolutionary history.
 It ia we'll that to the descendants of tn, heroes of our colonial struggles has beer committed the patriotic task of erecting this monument. The important service of this hour is not the least of the patri otic services which have brought lustre tc the honored "Sons of the American Revo lotion"
 General Stewart L. Woodford delivered the oration of the day.
 General Horace Porter spoke briefly and Archbishop Corrigan delivered the bene diction. Luncheon was served in Cush. ing's Military academy, nenr the Living ston mansion, and ths return trip was made to New York late in the afternoon.
 VERY PRETTY WEDDING. Marriage of Rev. John H. Gray ol
 Northwestern University and Miss
 
 One of the prettisst of June weddings occurred yesterday afternoon at 5:3O o'clock when tue youngest daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. R. Bliss was united in mar risge to Professor John H. Gray of the Northwestern university, Evanston, Ill. It was green and white and pink we'd ding, the house being trimmed throughout with marguerites, ferns and pines-masses of the same in the fire places and on the mantles. A large semi circular bay win dow in the front of the drawing room was converted into the prettiest possible bridal bower, laurel, asparagus vines, smilax and innumeral punches of marguerites. The balustrade was twined with ropes of pine, tied in which were punches of marguesitee. Palms were in profusion in corners and in halls. Promptly at the hour named Pro lessor Robinson's orchestra played the wedding march from Lobengrin and the bridal procession entered, Warren P. Bartlett of New York. Harry P. Bsseett of New Haven, Carroll Perry of Willismstown, Msss, Homer W. Brainard of Hartford, then four little children, nephews and nieces of the bride, acting as flower bearers. They were Ed ward D. Snyder, Constance G. Perry, Franklin B. Snyder, Alice P. Snyder. Then followed the maid of honor, Miss Lou Hsgau, of La Crosse, Wis. Her gown was of white organdie, profusely trimmed, wi4h Valenciennes lace and green moire ribbon. In her dark hair was a snood of the same and fastened with pearla. She carried a Iarna bnnnh of AIa.