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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
PRINCE Ego IN ENGLAND.

From The It. James's Gazette.
The young African Prince Ego Ekpenyon Ego H.
whom MI Alfred /. Ines Of Liverpool brought from
Africa a. hi clrncs, ,ntrcl;y couple OF months
aro and placed IN the Congo Institute. 'olwyn
BAY has found tn English winter beyond MS
power of endurance. III" prince. wA9 when 10
Africa was entirely destitute and even barctooted
wrote a letter 40 Ar. Ines. Of which the following
i 4 COPY. and. a result has been sent back again
- his native country ola Calabar:
Congo Training institute,
"Cowyn Bay. December. 1893
''ro the Right Hon \. l.. Ines, esq, j. T.:
II take tnis opportunity to write you these few
lines about this winter My lord. cam" here. try
all my best To II stand this cod. but now
IS more worse to me. can feel even my myers
and my feet and | seat beside III" fire all the day
long from morning 10 evening. can 20 outside ex-
cepi on sunday. My lord. don't think Will stand
this cold Ny lord. best thing which | thought
the grace Of God when reach home will 20 and
work under the Government. so they cannot trouble
me again. My lord. | see all you kindness TO me
since | came here. but | am very sorry. be
cause cold stop t. the end of H. and VIII
praise this wonderful kindly 10 all our people which
YOU have done 10 when reach home. and will
send YOU some our curiosity My lord for my
NV lord. | beg To inform YOU that should Ike 10
leave here on December l.? SO | can be able to be
there In time because African Steamship Company
viii leave December 20. My lord thing
necessary for Is tn, train passage. ! got no money
10 pay for II 10 come there. Please. my lord,
PASSAGE to over there. and | beg YOU my
lord 10 send somebody for the station (wnere the
the train use 10 land) to guide me for you: office
that day. December ~. My lord, | waiting your
early reply. with my kind regards. yours truly and
humble servant, Ego EkPENNON Ego IL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

use of the school halls is permitted under certain
restrictions and always under the supervision OF a
teacher.
BENEFIT OF THE DRILL
As evidence of the value OF this military instruc-
ton to boys in after life. 1t may be said that many
business men prefer to employ boys who have been
drilled in fhe Boston School Regiment. They ma
that the disc pine and the promptitude there ncul-
Gated are of value in bushes. AS showing the
ben effects of drill the health OF the boys,
a committee of eminent physicians years ago re-
ported t. rhe School Board that in their judgment
tho effect of the drill excellent and that as
soon as n boy able to carry musket he ought
to drill regularly.
every boy enrolled. There are now eight high
schools so it be ina. General Moore Is
kept pretty busy going about from Dorchester to
f,rbf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
AFTERNOON TEA Ilhh'

,,o,n, that women in Newly
~, chatter too frivolously. In I""'"" ''''
not,, ia reversed II Is related thh' ~ 49, h, ra,r
,ror,v u Cabinet Minister WIS 30" .n ,ho, do
nrphbor in the middle Of ne s"u cmncratlc feeling
you think OF a, Whcreupon the official hehg
very tired 1orei That do you think OF that lady =
49, on The other side OF The 'ap'''
ri. German Emperor likes to study the cn'''o
o -, h,s group Of small sons. ana 10 '"h' Emu ''
,iy.r Them a room next to the one "S'' ' t
ness purposes for himself \ Ger ''''' ,,,.,, ,,,,h
INC man having one occasion "" nv ,,,
,h t,m,oror left his hat In Ia" ADJOINING 'oS''"u,e
r,her. the little brothers discoverei IT. anu w
r,,, prince explaining to the younger ones VA,
..pona" sometimes sat on ms opera, ' nrac,i
came a., ,f ~ This statement 10 the ruin 81 inc
beaver. The Emperors door suun11"ir w.. - manly
p1pa ,o hmu Tn The crown Prince owned up anoio-
ezed to the laughing professor anu ,,h his small
buy for the old gentleman ii ne" ''''' WIN
pocket money.
Altar of rose is constantly growing ihore 'o''y'
,u oua,,itv-about eight tcaspoonfus-costS
,o,, x,o IN ,l5 The peasants VINO produce IL u, IN
bulgaria. have largely gwen "p ''''"e
raise roses
THAT faithful royal widow. victoria. OF E''s'a"'
'' . ,,'ars on one plump II wrnkied wrist
,,,o, IN which Is a miniature OF her departed
husband on 4e other wrist she we ~ her at
SANITY bracelet with The each bobv ia brief
the re are so many Of them.
The well-dressed woman as she walks no~a'ays
+, ,o..,,,r lands holds UP her gown slightly ana
ahows beneath glimpse OF an exquisite pe.''coa'
49,, ,oh.s in color either her mantle or the SIX
waist which shows when hs on cosa was o of black
Costume go cardinal silk blouse and petticodt
serge ,tor WIZ was composed OF beautiful gray cioL ON
Ano,heI . rich violet MORE petticoat ana "A Vio-
ict velvet mantle.
,,-,,.o.s Nav. Duchess Of York. has. we are told
:, ,h foibles OF modcrnity. She loves the
mu,rv with us wholesome pleasures; she loves TO
and her gentle dgnsd kindly Sch e% young
those Oh "" >aw-York society would think az al
said to be IN the ae'
i 'uS,nes' hnen mentioned as successor 10 i'oru
Houghton 49,.
Lady Constance Lyt,On says tina; women ho nsSs
no code Of honor SIR e.. Andrew clark '"o"s"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
TYNDALL,S LAST LETTER.
From The London Daily News

from The London Daily News
Tho last letter OF the late Professor Tyndall Is
believed to have been one which he addre ssed 20
Mr. COLES. " the Society OF Authors OF when BODY
prof sslr Tyniau was vicc-prcs.dent. a. wei as
one Of itsro earliest and s,anchest friends IL Is
dated Decenher 3 and did not reach rs es,nation
III after D. Tynda.ls death. The following portion
~ the note IS published In The Author:
Dear Mr.. COLES. / have been shainefuIy en-
trratcl'-!fted the wings Of hope and then iet
fan Tx" a simple graviiating mass without piniOh
Wrea | reached England from swift 'Tlind tx
weeks ago my prospects were far Three days an r
my return they became c,oulet. was smiitrh VIA
an attack in the cnest which drove M, 10 my hei
wh, nc, am hardly Yet able 10 rise. This - why
have not acknowledged your friendly note IA
forming M # the kindness ~ -- N UNDERTAKING
~ lonk over the poems II -. VIII you thank
him on my behalf? Yours very faithfuiy,
Thorc WAS We learn. a postscript containing an
other message OF Kindness and friendship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
LADY EI.GIN on FIRST AID"

From tn" Pail Mall Gazette.
The Countess of Elgin is very musical! and having
prediction for the national melodies. she has
taught all her children To sing them. In an article
In The tient.owOman' told that the
Countess sings from manuscript volume OF Scottish
ballads picked up from time To time opportunity
arose, many Of them having been copied by her
self Lady Elgin also takes great interest In am
bullncc work. and after attending the two neces-
sary OF lectures the subject. awarded
the diploma and the 81. Andrews Cross. The eN-
ccll"nCe OF her examination paper In when she
passed ~ per cent was commented on by the eN-
aminer. who expressed much admiration for the
striking originality of her answers. To tho question:
"What Is the OF ambulance classes" Lady
Egin's somewhat paradoxical reply was. ITO teach
us what not t. do In an emergency as she rightly
considers that incalcuable mischief Is often caused
10y an initial mistake in this or that circumstance OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
MEN AND WOMEN.
WHAT THEY DO AND SAY. AND WHAT
Is SAID OF THEM.
CECIL RHODES AT HO
. Tho Westnlnster Budget.

From The Westminster Budget
As Mr. Rhodes is Just now prominently the man
of the hour IL may be of interest to know mat
he is furnishing his house In Rondeboscn-a suburb
of Cane Town-from Dublin. Mr.. Rhodes brother-
Colonel Rhodes-whO is at present III Duphn Is
giving extensive orders for that antique furniture
which is frequently be found In the SHOPS OF hat
city The furniture H. to be packed OH ana shippeu
for the residence of the Premier OF cape Colony
Mr. Rhodcs's house formerly the Government
House and the seat Of the Governor when the Cape
was in the possession OF the Dutch. More recently
II was the summer residence OF the Engllsn 'foV-
errors of Cape Colony. 1t is in a pleasant country
about five miles from Cape Town The mouse mas
undergone many alterations. and. with perhaps the
exception Of the veranda, has little, II any. trace
of rs Dutch origin. 1t - approached by splendhIy
wooded dcmesne and resembles the residence OF
an English country gentleman. The reception rooms
are very spacious and lofty, and Mr. Rhodes, VINO
is a charming host, entertans with splendid nos
pitallty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
MIR. SARGENTS COSMOPOIlTANlSM.
From The Pail Mall Gazette.

John =. Sargent, who has been made an AS
soclatc Of the Royal Academy, Is In many senses
a cosmopolitan. lie Is an American by parentaSe'
an Italian by birth, "A Frenchman by training, and.
may II not be- said an Englishman by adoption. lie
was born In Florence In the year 1886. ana studied
painting under Carolus Duran. In Paris In iS7S ne
received honorable mention at the salon. ana III
1851 a medal OF the second class while ut the inter
national Exhibition OF 1889 he was given "A medal
of honor and the rank OF chevdler In the Legion
d'Honneur. For .cveral years his pictures nave
been "A feature of the Royal Academy eNhibtions
although his impressonism has somewhat shocked
conventional taste. The recognition by the Acau-
cmv of the new movement IL not only shown IN the
selection OF MIR. Sargent but also In that Oh MT,
Frank iiramley, who has for some une pey ym,, a
leader In the Newlyn school his After TIP
Years In last years exhibition. was hishy pra,st,,
He may be regarded AS young man, as is ", re-.
Mr. George Frampton, the sculptor VIM "'"''' Wv
third Associate chosen by the Academy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

sackings OF last season. There Is a decided ten
dency, however. to closer. hTincr weave OF cIoth
Diagonal twills and fancy diagonal woollens OF soft
siiken quality, are prominent In the seasons impor
tations There are also shepherds checks Of soft
Scotch wool and many SILK and wool mixtures
There are also wors.cI clo,ns. which have ali the
elirnmer Of silk mixture
A dark, chestnut or Carmcte brown ana pale
golden brown continue 20 be fashionable. clear
tint navy blue is also sought for In the checked
and diagonal mixtures which are largely mingled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
DE MAt-PAssANT'S HEIRESS.

From Tho Pail Mall Gazette.
\ little lady Of s.x Nile. Simone de Maupassant
nherlts the bulk of the property LEFT ~ me .ate
brother Of the novelist. and her pretty winnins
WAYS gained the heart of her bachelor uncle VINO
n,1in h vim in her favor when he first beSan tn
suffer from the pitiful maady that has deprived
l. v,s this disposal of property in favor of minor
mat rendered the sale OF the testators personal
effects necessary. a proceeding which attracted
som, adverse comments among Maupassants per-
son1l friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

is yet certain that we are on the eve of any such
ultra change in street dress the combination OF
silk and wool.
The woollen dress goods imported for spring
are not characterized by any noteworthy change IN
wear and style and many OF them would not lend
themselves gracefully t. a combination with SIX
II the revival Of cashmere. when IS predicted from
abroad IS accomplished. may In the near future.
see the revival Of the SILK underskir with its drap
cries Of soft wool. Tho new clahs are soft. ncccy
woollens and worsted weave similar to the hop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
\ GRANDSON OF DICKENs.

From The Illustrated London News.
It will interest the admirers OF Dickens 10 hi .S
,hat ono of his granisons has just entered the
Navy This L. Gerad Charles Dickens; aecond son
Is in his tSlrieenth year has passed the usual cxam-
inatior well up in the list By-the-way' an me me
rrdndsols OF Dickens bear the name or Cnarles,
which is aft ,ctionately pres rived In the family
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
,opn cprwr.s KNowLEpGE OF POLITICS.

From The London Star. ,,,. A., =
Lord Houghton will. It Is supposed. aihes r ont
crawe estates Ills mother was sister OF lord
Crewe and the aged peer has always mao urn Son
ndence in the talent of his nephew' owru Se
generous ofre g. so was LORD Crewe
In politics that about twelve Years asI, remsrked
"Your HUSBAND takes good deal Of interest i"
notifies believe"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

with fan-lke plca;lngs inserted in the slashcs. Big
sleeves VIII continue 20 be fashionable. and there is
no sign yet of the departure of round waists. For
the full sleeves most women will be grateful. for in
spite of rdicue. IL must be confessed that they are
becoming.
Tie rdurn Of double skirts. which seems to be
OF the fixed facts in spring dress. draws atten-
ton AZ to combinations OF material. Such
ARA ngenents havc been very popular during the
winter. where shlmmCring satins and rich moiits
have been drapci with the Nghiest Eauzcs. but y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

widening tabs to the bottom of the cloak The cape
and the sides Of tne tabs were trimmed with pure
white crmine
Another very effective cloak which was however not
so graceful. had front OF brilliant cmcrail-green
velvet around the cose-fittng neck and storm
collar. and edged with sable. with n full plcated
Vatican back of the same ve,vet The chief feat
IRE OF the mantle was six deep Hounces OF flow
cred broca1e on either side, arranged at regular
distances from the shoulders 20 the ground while
a sor. Of ca.echc hood. like tho closed top
OF d buggy than anything esc gave immense
breadth to the shoulders. II a very imposing
garment as worn by the tai. stately woman whom
II adorned -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
.Ay IMPORTANT EXCEPTION.
From To-day.

From To-day
present while two of his sons We're quarren9
Violently. At last one Of them said. you ara the
'you forget that am here. - ser
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
LORD LOVELACES NEGETARIANlSM.
From The London Star


Lord Lovc.ace who died AZ the age OF eighty
seven was almost a vegetarian. For many years
ne had eaten no animal food except an occasional
dix on and he venturcd even on this animal varia-
tiOn at only rare Intervals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
NEW-IORH FASHIONS.

HINTS FOR SPRING-NEW MATERIALS
The leading dressmakers agree that the greatest
change IN woman's dress during the coming spring
Will be in the direction of double skirts ooped or
pain There will be seen also the slashed skirts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

.,., .,i.c These cloths are made up In simple
,yns with the full godct pleats at the back. giving
the skirt the proper flare at the bottom Inc rouna
~ , en- all n airing cuffs and collar OF MORE silk
~ a,.o, which may match the darkest shade OF the
cow but IS quite frequently black II MORE silk
=, ',n'.. simple way OF Introducing the effect of
s,,,,o skIr. IN a ,yoollcn dress Is TO make 1t up
nyer a foundation skirt OF silk instead OF lining
., ,1,., win silk The foundation skirt Is faced
Vi. ,,, or five inches with velvet. and the up
~. .rtr, NJ wool Is made two inches shorter. and
r,.h.d With n simple hem. headed by rows OF
.,,,,. .,,.ch,os but LETT hang Without drapery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28
HOMI, AND SOCIETY.
DINNEl, DILEMMAS.

.ru., e,r,t WOMAN WHO COULDN'T AFFORD TO
HAVE HrE YIEAKTAST-RooM EEDEcOR-
.rrr,-sHoRTENED MOURN!NG-sTEING
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

.J.osa cioaks and sorties du bal are beautfui 10
b.;J.I this winter quite SURPRISING the gown IL
81: n yo-yeousness and becoming effect. In fac'
naay 4 woman who would not be particularly no
t:c si.c &: Il bali dress looks positively regal "heh
sls wraps herself In the long garment when Ems
ssels 10 save reached i.s acme o. perfectio
amplitude and richness III material ana trimi"ne
cc,,n to he The principal features OF these Uuy
royal :asrt.ec which Iiust nGrg In nassy folds 10
BE- graceful. ]: * n the lobby o: the opera mousse
the night before gone grand function that tncsc
magnificent cloaks SEGA IN :hcir pcriccio".
N"ccably beautiful the night OF the lag; PairiarcS
Ball WAS blue vclve, circular. hanging from "e
shoulders in fun folds 10 the very he" Oh me CIV"
beneath, and opcnjuc over ~ broaI ernline front.
Full lapcis Of the erTnina covered the shoulders.
over watch plcated cape Of gold Dr"cade. tri"'"eu
With seed pearls and Oriental embroidery, rei'ne'
70 the neck. which flashed VITA s'or''' 60 20.
lar Of the e:ip.nc and then feIi IN sf'o"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

As the century approaches its close, the we
rrondaine' becomes and more hurried anu
the modern paraphrase Of Solomons deciarauo'
that there is time for everything-a time 10 weep
and a time TO rejoice. time to mourn ana a tn'e
70 he comforted-wouId seem 10 te There IS no
time for anything" Certainly the term OF MOURN
ing for deceased relatives has been greatly snort
ened Of late year being deemed Sufficient pe''ou
OF respect to show 20 the memory OF the nearest
and dearest. ENGAGEMENTS too. are much ~
extended, and ~ young people cannot be marrleu
within certain limitations OF time 1t is consdered
better form 10 announce their affairs 10 ''ic
world. "A girl should engage herself 70 DC mar
RED not 10 be he.rothed" is societys latest uKase
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-28

Altar Of rose is constantly growing more oos''y
4 small quantity-about eight tcaSpooh,us- g y
iron, yo TO So The peasants VINO produce T., II =, ~
i,uin - s b,vc largely given up raising gram u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-15
YONKERS.

The agitation Of the subject Of annexation 10
New-YOrk City has caused a noticeable waning OF
enthusiasm over the proposed new municipal Dul1d-
ing which was a few weeks ago The all-absorbnS
subject Of interest At the last meeting OF the COM
mon Council a resolution was offered To purchase
the Nlsbet property. In South Broadway. for $loV"
build thereon municipal building, and lay out the
rest OF the property n public park. me r'so-
luton referred 10 the Committee 81 IN" w holr'
When the committee meets 10 consider TINS r"so,u-
ton IL VIII PROBABLY find strong opposition 10 the
project from taxpayers who are opposed 70 any iC-
ton In regard 70 a new municipal building whl-
legislation affecting annexation L. pending III Al
bany. II the p.pp" Of lOnkcrs have an opportunity
To- vote on annexation next fall there may be no
need OF a municipal building. and conservative ta%-
PAYERS strongly opposed 20 an expenditure
which may be- unctllel for. Tho municIdl t."c-
ton FOR the choice OF a Mayor. i've Aldermen ana
five supery .sors VIII b. held on Tuesday, March =
The dates 70. registration are February - and r.
and March and H. The Aldermen who's" terms
expire are Brady. Independent Democrat FIRST
Ward: Tompklns. Republican. second Nardi l'ootn'
Democrat. Third Ward; Kane. Democrat Fourth
Ward: Schlobphm. Republican, Ffth ward. IN
usual interest centres in this election owing 10
the possibility that the Mayor chosen may be the
last Mayor Of Yonkcrs. 49,. Search Is being made
for the owner of the lot No. 80 Nepperhan-ave.
Tie property has been sold FOR unpaid taxes Tor
'ne last twenty wears. and has been regularly bi
in bv the city. The taxes now amount 10 500. ana
q purchaser has appeared who Is Wiling - pay
this sum II he can get a title.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-15
MOENT VERNON.

The Board Of Education of Mount Vernon was
organized Tuesday night by the following quail
tying as members: a. Noel Brakeman. John r.
Luther. G. NJ. Moseman, Henry f.. Rhoades, Will
lam II. Bard J. y. Farquharson. George [.
Croker s. Bernstein. Adrian \. Buck Theodore
Rich W. &. Reed W. a. Roede Oscar G. Guen-
Their. Lewis Rudolph. a. j. Kraucher +. }. ROLES
and H. &. wilkins. ~ Noel Brakeman was elected
president Of the board John Iillig clerk; Charles
T.. Nichols superintendent of instruction. Inc 1ol,
lowing committees were appointed: Teachers and
Discipline. Mcssrs. Bard Wilkins and thoades;
Repairs and Supplies. Messrs. Farquharson ana
tiuenther: Finance. Mcssrs. Reed bernstein ana
Moseman; Library, Messrs. Luther, Kraucher ana ana
Toes; Printing Messrs Buck. Rudolph and
Croker. 1t resolved that the board hoi us
meetings on the first Monday in each month AT the
Fifth-ave. School building. \ committee was APP
pointed To arrange for the election OF members OF
the board and president -at-large on March
/. These members will take office on the second
Monday In August. y union meeting unuer
the auspices OF the Kings Daughters was held
at the Methodist Church yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Isabella Davis secretary OF the National so
cicty made the principal address. Mrs. Joseph 3
Wood, soprano. and Miss Ilaett contralto, sang
solos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-15

held AT Red Bank on Saturday and not at Nt"ou'e'
as had been enormously asserted. j. IS "e"Nei'
Of the Shrewsbury Yacht Club. wrote MT. w di-
ton Yesterday that the races would be started AT ii
Bank On Saturday. providing the ice was suitable
The entries for the fencing championships "' '"'
Fencers' League and the a. \. 1. closed yes''r"hE
with William fairfield. No. 81 Exchange Fac'.
The New York Athletic club and the Fencers 'Iup
made most OF the entries which are as follows IT
G; ~ Hammond. Or J. r Kemp &. .. l'otnhei;
The Ncw-York Athletic club; Lieutenant q. Betthl.
Charles Fathon. Nanz Post and W. WhitIoCk, Oh
the Fencers' Club: John Allaire and william nun
Of New-York. William Friedjen. OF PhiladcIptl", ~
NJ Lawson. jr Of Columbia college ana ~ e 'u'-
nineham Of the Pittsburg Athletic club.
Al a meeting Of the cricket contingent Of the New
jersey Athletic Club. held at Bergen Point the lo'-
lowing officers elected for the ensuing year
First eleven, +. q. Payne. captain; NJ. K. 'opp'
vice-captain; second eleven John GILL; captain; IL
S. Sandal. Vce-captan. Mr.. Payne VIII nave an
last years material to support him, as wen as soic
promising new "bood." and there is every reason 10
believe tina; his team will put up strong heht 10
retain possession II the championship pennaht won
last year un'sr the leadership of his predecessor
c. H. Ellis. The secretary is J. Lindsay keid
There will be held at the Grand Union Hotel, For
ty-seconC.st and Par!l-avc, tomorrow at T. IN.
meeting Of the Harlem Regatta Association ON
cally to the records and accounts for the last
year. previous to reCrganiZaticn OF the Delegates
elected by their clubs for the coming season.