New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-19
THE TALK or THE DAY,

1t Is reported from Brest that the fund originally
started In London for the benefit OF the fishermen
who rescued the survivors of the catastrophe Of
| the Drummond Castle has been diverted from its
frst purpose and will be applied 10 the erection OF
| two monuments-one In the cemetery in Bres
where the Wlipp brothers, who lost their lives in
trying to others. lie buried, and tho other In
| Conquet. the grave of the eight English sea-
men. The latter monument will be a tall pyramid
/ OF granite bearing a marble tablet upon which will
be carved the names OF the victims. with appro-
PIRATE inscription. The monument in Brest will be
in the style OF antique tomb. 1t will be dedi-
Gated in February in the presence of the British
| Consul and the English colony.
| He Was GrltefuL-Freddy. the small son of a
well-known minister, had misbehaved and to punish
him he was not allowed 10 eat at the family table
small table was set for him in the corner OF the
dining room. When his dinner placed be-
fore him Freddy said very solemnly;
Lord thank Thee that Thou hast spread a
! table before me in presence OF my enemies" -
tJudee.
Bishop Walker has precipitated lively exchange
OF ironical remarks between Buffalo and Roches-
ter lie is TO live in Buffalo. but in order to make
Rochester feel good, ne said the other day that he
would probably spend three months of the year in
that city. The Buffalo papers at remarked
that the Bishop made this statement because he
believed Rochester to be only one-quarter as i'm
portant as Buffalo But the Rochester papers re-
torted by giving the true explanation of the re-
account the Bishop has TO give it more of his time.
The Bishops friends say that hereafter he will
avoid saying anything that will stir up the rival
cities
why is a naughty schoolboy like typewriter"
"Um! suppose because you've got to hump him
can.
The hundredth anniversary of the Austrian Ma
rional hymn will be celebrated in Vienna on Janu-
2s. A hundred years ago on that day Haydn
handed the hymn to Count Saurau then President
OF the Administration in Vienna, and obtained per-
mission to have 1t sung publicly the National
hymn. Two weeks later on the birthday OF the
Emperor Francis the hymn solemnly sung in
all the theatres of Vienna. The composer received
at that time portrait OF the Emperor ana gift OF
money. The original manuscript and
lost FOR "A long time. but found I'm 1912 in the
Royal Library. wher, they are kept at present.
Bildad-What do YOU think of my Wife
Ichabod-l think she's pocm-yes. sir. poem
Bidad-rm. Il magazine poem. can't under
stand her.-(Manchester News.
An art exhibition will be held in Boston in the
spring i'm which will be examples OF applied art
including designing. illustrating. engraving. print
ing stone-carvng. pottery. electric and gas fixt-
ures. lamps iron. brass. bronze and other metal
work. mural decorations. stained glass. furniture
and many other things which are comprised in the
category Of arts and crafts. The exhibition will be
open to New England exhibitors
II don't like TO ride my bicycle now" said the
fair young girl because of the wind"
The young slightly blushed
"co-couldnt YOU use strips Of lead some
thing he stammered
Strips OF lead-for what
The young man blushed again. The room seemed
painfully hot
why In the hem OF your SIX skirts. he suffered.
My skirts echoed the tall beauty. I'm not
talking about my skirts. lis my frizzes that the
wind blows out"
And the youth went forth into the cool night and
butted his head against the first lamppoSt levc-
land Plain Dealer.
Baedekcr and Murray are classics ana III. lcls-
ur-ly visitor to Rome would never think OF pass
ing them by but the hurried sightseer Will prob
ably find much comfort In the little paper-covrred
pocket guide. "liow See Rome i'm d Week" pre-
pared by j.. Reynaud. IL Is unpretendng
pamphlet. which makes no exhaustive study of
either art history hut it viii be "A haven OF
refuge to the poor American stranded in the
or hire It Is fun OF practical information
about living and travelling we'll directions
for seeing such places one in weeks visit can
hope
The New lIousemaid Proposed Mistress-Lct
ne See-whii r. your name;
Candidate for Domestic IIonors - Gwendolen
GLADYS Blanche,
l.. Min afraid that | shall have TO call YOU
Martha.
Not me. couldn't disgrace my godparents not
To please the Queen. Good moInn. departs dis
Susted) Qon\a Punch