New-York tribune., 1895-12-28

by the founderlng OF the oyster podl James Boylc,
OF which he was part owner Lewis Cornell. and
Frcder,ck 7 Mott OF Far Rockaway and slivanus
Johnson OF Inwood were the three men who wanted
the position. There are six members or the Board,
ard four votes necessary for choice On the
first ballot Cornell received the votes OF Judges Sea
man. Smith and Wallace. Town c.erk Brill and
Jrstice Taylor voted for Mott. while Supervisor
Wood stood by Johnson. The Board took rs bal
,ots and the question left unsettled
The residents living along the line Of the Great
Necl, branch OF the Long Island Railroad viii
benefit by a reduction OF the fares. beginning with
the year
The farmers In East wiston and Westbury
are complaining OF the way IN which they are sur
fering by the raids OF Iamps. They say their
noutry wards have been robbed continually during
the night Among the sufferers are Timothy Tread
vel. from whom several hundred dollars worth OF
fowl were stolen. and William A. Wills VINO .ost
$50 worth Of poultry. Some OF the farmers say mt
tramp dogs also carried away some OF the FOWL
Bethany Congregational Church at Far Rockawsy,
was filled to overfowing on Thursday night to hear
the cantata "The Birth OF Christ by the chi-
dren Of the sunday-school. The can,ata was ar
ranged by Mrs Frank Driscol. and Miss Lotta
Rhams acted accompsnst. Al the end OF the
cantata the Rev. Mr. Brathwaite was the recipient
Of purse Of money and rocking-cha.r rimosr
OF presents given 10 the teacners IN 0he sun
day-schoo and each member OF the schoo.
W. H. Ehers. ths blind eyangel!sL of ,,o B,ookiyn;
Beulah Mission. Far Rockaway which has 81, ,as;si
for four weeks, IN which tine forty-thre nave pro-
fessed reliP.on Mr. Ehlere has just turned twenty
four years age but he gives promise OF success
ful future as an evangelist
civ CAPITALISTS have been investigating the pronts
and methods of curing Long sla nd ees for shipment
abroad. with the idea OF establishing an eel curing
fact In E ony ia w ns ss
them is increasing. especially in Europe /, - sag
profit Before factory is built experiments VII be
made and the prepared eels VIII Dr sn'eI be 20 erne-
Inents prove successful factory vii be built.
council o, the Junior Order of United American
ioWng officers e e1 elected Dr. George Hammond
past councillor r. a. Dorlon councillor; Artnur l.
German 5 HdMin Or Oper r1nH Bad
win. treasurer; William Bornscheur, c9nductor; Fur.
Henry Hen Robinson, / g.; Franklin Redei Dr Denton
held held every; every Friday evening in Raynors Hall.
HICKsvILIE OYSTER BAY AND JAMAICA
The sunday-school of the Reformed Church OF
HicksviiIe held Christmas entertainment on
Christmas night. An excellent programme was
given.
The German Lutheran Trinity Church Sunday
school Of the same town. also held Christmas ex-
ercises
the First Presbyterian Church held its entertain-
story of The life Of Christ, illustrated with he
stereopticon and accompanied with hymns sung oy
the congregation
The annual Christmas festival Of the Sunday;
school OF the Baptist Church Of Jamaica was bed he'd
on Thursday evening cantata, prepared by MISS
Annie n. Barto and Miss Rowera Taylor, was
rendered by fifteen children: George Sanms sus-
tained the dual part OF Jack Frost and Santa Claus
Superintendent James A. Kehlbeck received an easy
chair from the teachers and the Rev Charles 5
Daniels was the recipient OF substantial purse
All the boys Of the school received a box or tools
and all the girls cup and saucer besides plenty OF
fruit and candy.
SOUTHAMPTON.
The home Of Mr. and Mrs Jetur White in South
ampton was crowded with guests on THURSDAY
evening to witness the marriage of their youngest
daughter Miss Mary Jay White 10 Sherman Edwin
Nco The Rev. K. s. Campbell oficated The
bride vas attired in liRht-brown silk gown. to!-
lowing the ceremony a wedding supper was served
The happy couple have deferred wedding trip 70:
the present and will for a short time live with the