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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22
THE ROBERT BONNER MEMORIAL ALBUM
PRESENTED TO THE FAMILY BY THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF NEwsDEALERs.

PRESENTED TO THE FAMILY BY THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF NEwsDEALERs.
memorial album OF Robert Bonner pre-
sented 70 the Bonner family by the National As
ISOLATION Of Newsdealers Booksellers and Station
ers at THE New-York Ledger office. William and
Spruce SITS yesterday forenoon. F. R. Sampson,
secretary OF the association made the presentation
speech He told In a simple way, with evident
feeling the regard newsdealers had had for Robert
Bonner lie closed by hoping that the associations
with the family would always be as pleasant as
they had been with Mr. Bonner
Robert Edwin Bonner. in accepting the memorial
on behalf Of the family. showed that he was deeply
affected He thanked the committee heartily, and
said that he considered the memorial an expression
~ gratitude for what his father had done for the
newsdealers Mr. Bonner spoke OF his fathers CO.
onara lion with St Clair Tousey the first president
~ the American News Company In extending the
business Of the newsmen. ,
The Presentation Committee was as follows;
Thomas +. Martin. president OF the National as
ISOLATION; F. r. Sampson. Of the National Execu-
tive Committee; Bernard F. Haag, secretary OF the
local association D. Brophy OF the National asso;
CATION and H. Tietjen, vce-president OF the local
association The album. which is bound IN SOFT
black morocco contains an oil painting OF MT; Bon
nor and the resolutions engrossed on the leaves
OF the album were printed In The Tribune or yes
terday.
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CHURCH FOR PILGRIM DESCENDANTS.
NEW STRUCTURE DEDICATED AT PLYMoUrH-
ADDRESSES BY PUBLIC MEN.


Plymouth. Mass. Dec 1.-THE members Of the
First Church Unitarian Of this town. which was
organized Immediately after the landing OF the Pill
grims here on December q, 1870. celebrated Fore
fathers Day to-day by dedcating beautiful new
structure which is 10 be the future homo OF the
society.
The members OF this ancient parish are the
legitimate successors through an unbroken church
organization and ministry, OF the little band or
Separatists who met in the manor house at Scrooby
I'm the first years OF the seventeenth century The
history Of this church. in fact is the history OF the
Pilgrim Fathers.
The dedicatory exercises were OF particularly
interesting character because OF the presence OF
many Of the prominent men OF the Unitarian de-
nomination The exercises began at II o'clock, with
every seat in the church filed The programme tn
cuded appropriate music. invocation by the
Rev Charles p. Lombard. pastor Of the church,:
Scripture reading by the Rev. Eugene r. Shipper.
Of Dorchester; prayer Of dedication by the Rev.
DR. Edward Everett Hale and addresses by Gov
ernor Roger Wocott. the Rev. Dr. Francis O:
Pea body OF Hayward University; the Rev. Samuel
A. Eliot secretary Of the American Unitarian AS
ISOLATION, and others. .
The new church is OF Weymouth granite, trimmed
with Ohio sandstone The architecture Is Norman,
many OF the designs having been suggested by the
old meeting house at ScrOoby. A memorial vesti-
of pink and gray marble. an arched mosaic ceiling
adding 10 its beauty. This Is the nfth mouse or
worship which has been built on or near the
sIta now occupied The first building was OF logs,
fortified and protected The new structure cost
about $1,000 and replaces one which was burned In
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7. ',
SPEAKS on THE IDEAL FAIRGROUNDS
OF THE ELM CITY"
The regular monthly meeting OF the european
Club of Brooklyn. occurred yesterday at The Man.
sion. and preceded usual. by reception
and elaborate luncheon The tables yesterday
were appropriately decorated with holly smilax
and large centrepiece OF poinsettia
Mrs E. II. Seeey was the hostess. and the guests
Of the club were Cornelius T. Driscol, Mayor
Of New-Haven; Mrs. Donald Mclean. regent
Of the New-York City Chapter Of the Daugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution Miss Inez Crab
tree Miss Isabel NJ. Chapman and J. NJ. Lander.
Miss Helen Gould was invited. but was obliged TO
send letter Of regret
Private guests included Mrs G. B. Hckok Mrs.
c. j. Smith. Mrs. Dan DAILY Mrs j. w Hami-
ton and Mrs. Archibald S. White
The programme was in charge OF the Committee
on Municipal Affairs. the chairman OF which Mrs.
Charles A. Ocott. introduced in a spirited address
the topic OF the day-"Muncipa Facts and Prob
lens She reviewed the efforts Of european 10
better the civic condition Of Brooklyn, notably the
public playground. now I'm its third year. She
stated that through the clubs application closed
cars had been put on much earlier than in former
years and that the steps OF all cars had been con-
sideraby lowered. to accommodate the aged and
children.
The need Of better and cleaner cars waiting
rooms terryhouses and more public drinking foun-
tains was touched on, and the great effort which
must be made TO establish large park In the
crowded districts Of the city was urged. Mrs Oh
colt was followed by Mayor Drisco. who described
The Ideal Fairgrounds Of the Elm City" New
Haven has two Fairgrounds. both OF which are
attached 10 public school buildings. The argest
and most successful is in the rear OF the 1chool.
and completely isolated from the street Children
OF eight years and under are received and Mayor
Drscon said that u per cent Of all who were en-
rolled came every day early as they per-
mitted. and stayed until closing time. In this
playground is bathtub for the babies and moth
ers are allowed 10 bring infants in for bathing.
The kindergarten room furnishes shelter in stormy
days
The vacation school for older children is in this
building. There are classes in sewing singing.
reciting, arithmetic and geography. attendance at
which is not urged
The second playground is not quite as con-
veniently located. the street being near at hand
and invading hordes OF older boys not impossible.
II was cited as nroof Of the great need OF The
Fairgrounds that the attendance was large and the
prevailing order good.
Mrs; Charles y; Bartram spoke on The School"
Plays in Our Municipal Government"
The music furnished by the european Cal ol
Club Of eight women. by Miss Inez Crabtree. VINO
sang Mendelssohn's The Witches Song OF May. "
and by Albert Amrhen. violnist. accompanied by
Mr.. Lander.
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DISTRIBUTED.
Two hundred and Ave Christmas greetings wer,
sent out from the ONCE yesterday.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SUNSHINE.

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SUNSHINE
President General OF the T s. s.. I would like
20 tell the society OF family which needs the sun
shine that the T. s. s. gives generously II Is a
family Of small means. living in remote country
neighborhood in Virginia. year ago the husband
and father died. The mother and seven children
(slx under age 1--we on farm. and by economy and
Industry manage 10 make plain living. but their
lives are lonely and sad. Christmas will be most
trying 10 them with the good husband and father
gone There Is a dear little boy OF nine years who
has been very III for nine or ten months with con-
sumpton. In all that time one has heard him
ma Ike a complaint although his surferngs great.
Neighbors are kind. but distances great In
that part Of the country. They have no railroads,
and In winter only boat week No city or
town is nearer than ninety miles. 80 you can un-
derBfand II Is a loaey neighborhood. and family
in trouble and sorrow feels Il more keeny, think.
I'm SO desolate a home. They good people and
bear up bravely but II IS lonely family. In need
OF the sunshine that brotherly love gives hope
M the blessed Christmastide some T. 5. 5. member
will remember with book picture the patient
little sick boy Any remembrance, ever slight,
Will let him know that his brothers and sisters out
I'm the world are thinking OF him In his lonely
home His address is: Master Walter y. Taylor.
Kinsdae, Westmoreand County, Va. Very SIN
csrely yours. CAROLINE u fOhbhs
Bureau OF Education Washington D. c.. Dec.
L. ls9A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22
HARLEM PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
FIRST PUBLIC CONCERT OF THE SEASON
GIVEN LAST EVENING.

FIRST PUBLIC CONCERT OF THE SEASON
GIVEN LAST EVENING
The first public concert OF the season by the
Harlem Philharmonic Society was given last night
in the WaldorfAstoria
The programme included the symphony in d
minor Tschaikowsky; concerto in minor Chopin,
and three soprano songs by Miss Sara Anderson.
An overture, I'm Fruhling" (Goldmark. ended the
programme. which enthusiastically received
throughout The piano sooist Richard Bur
meister; the concert master Ernst Bauer; the ac-
companist Emile Levy. and the harpist Miss
Clara Winters.
The society begins fits winter season IN most
prosperous condition. as the last annual report.
issued in April, indicated. There have been few
changes among the officers Mrs Thomas y. New
man is again president and most Of the other Off
GERS remain the same as last year. The following
Is the list. First vce-president, Mrs, Ashbel p.
Fitch; second vice-presdent, Mrs. Lucen c.
Warner: treasurer. Mrs. Isaac Minis: recording sec
rotary. Mrs. Frank OvertOn Evans; CORE spending
secretary, Mrs. William Rensselaer, LLOYD; chair
man Of the Board Of Directors. MIS- Frank Little
field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

Mr. Huntington said Mr.. Coler's threats had noe
reached the trustees officially and no notice there
fore. had been taken OF them. The determination
10 close on Sundays was mistaken
j. Frederic Kernochan. president OF the boaio :"
reported saying:
I'm sure | don't know how much the peop'e ..
this city will submit to. They've stood for COCO
deal already from the present administration, ana
they may submit 10 the closing OF the Libraries alto
gether In fact, they might submit 10 the Closing
OF the public schools. The trustees will close tho
free libraries Sunday as they have announced.
| am sure OF that II the city further reduces or
takes away the appropriation they VIII, no douot'
close them every day In the week We must re-
trench Sunday closing Is not mere whim; nor
was II determined on in a hum Under the present.
appropriation II is great, big. solemn necessity
The Controller does not understand the situation
He must be informed: then there will be no DIM
Guilty between us. When the Board meets IN Janu-
ary a statement OF will be prepared ana
submitted TO him. That is so reasonable ana
obvious that shall get a greater approprldtOn
next year. do not doubt.
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T : $ CHRISTMAS MATINEE.

II IS expected that the Fifth Avenue Theatre VIII
he crowded on the afternoon Of December Is, when
the Christmas recital OF the T. 5 ;. takes pace
There are still few good seats that may De Sc
cured Reserved orchestra seats are 80 cents ana h
balcony seats % cents Tickets may DC obtalleu py
sending 10 Sunshine Headquarters. Tribune Bui,d-
ing. by addressing the following mem3ers 81 tne
No us Remsen-st Brooklyn: Mrs y. p. G. FUR
man No l2l Hooper-st.. Brooklyn, or MTs; H. A
Tnttla No lM LeNingl0n-aNe-. NeW-1Ork WY.
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cunr FOR CHRISTMAS CHARITY

charity euchre in aid OF the roast 'urkey an
Hei nc d,rection OF the sittig Brooklyn Christ
- Tree Society. held in the Clarendon Hotel
last evening. - .,,.,.. ID,
Ia THE committee the Christmas festivities Of
49, society consists Of Mrs Frank situg. presl-
dent. Leonard Moody Santa Claus francs Il.
uen1' ,ressurer: Mrs. s. b. Huyler. chairman
WlisoI., -, Muller Mrs r. z Bassett. Miss Alice
Mrs fr 1ns Henry FIRTH Wood. Miss w Xande.
POST Mrs j. II. Dykeman. Mrs Freeman hahet
nd Mrs Albert Dry
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NEW RROOKryN RRANcu

Brooklyn Branch No held meeting last week
at the home OF Mrs. David F. Love. No. 254 Hewes-
st. The young people spent the evening pro-
pairing pictures for war scrapbook TO be
passed on to some "shut-in" children. They are
also fixing UP In attractive form reading matter TO
be sent 10 the Memorial Hospital for Women and
Children This branch has been organized for only
month. but the boys and girls have taken
hold OF the work with a true sunshine spirit Those
who have become members are Charles Blanz pres
ident: Emma Blanz. Frank Clemenshaw Edwin
Harrington, Emmett Johnston. Mabel Johnston,
Robert Sealey David Love. William Curran, Edna
Love and Mrs. David 2. Love.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

The T 5. 8. Home Garden Branch No 800
Pleasant-ave has its headquarters the Har-
lem Hospital and has taken UP the spreading Of
sunshine in that institution its special work
There are over fifty patients there. in beds. on
chairs and on stretchers. to whom Christmas will
bring no ray OF brightness or Joy.
Miss Rudy. the president Of the branch. feels
that little remembrance and wreaths or
greens decorate the wards will have a cheer
ing influence the patients al this holiday time
Any contributions for this purpose should be sent
10 Miss Rudy. at the branch address, who will
see that they are taken 70 the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22
CHESTS OF G. ". VANDERBILT.

George W Vanderbilt has as guests a large num-
her ~ friends and relatives over Christmas his
estate Butmore in North Carolina. William K.
Vanderbilt will start for there to-day II. Mckay
Twomby. with his wife and family left the city
for Fillmore yesterday afternoon. Dr. w. seward
Wsbb and Mrs Webb. Frederick w. Vanderbilt
and Mrs Elliott F. Shepard will also be in tho
marty n IS said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22
MINISTER TO BRAZIL SAILS.

Colonel Charles Page Bryan United States Min>
ster TO Brazil with his three secretaries-Edward
Winslow Ames OF Boston; Graham Jones. OF Chi
cago and Charles NJ. Hiatt, OF Wheaton, Hl.-sailed
Yesterday morning for Brazil by way OF Have, on
i;Aquitane, of the French Line.
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A BARREL OF GOOD THINGS.

Among the contributions that came to the T s s
yesterday was a barrel OF canned fruit and Jelly
sent by the Client Branch. Of which Mrs VI. A
Whitbeck f. president II IS intended as their
Christmas Offering 10 the sick and shut-in mem
bers OF the T. s S. and is a most timely gift
Of these earnest workers who are ever active in
scattering sunshine. over iOl members contributed
this fruit a number sending several Jars each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

The westchester Womans Club celebrated its
fifth anniversary on Wednesday In Willard Hall,
Mount Vernon and the attendance was the largest
for many months. Mrs. Cornelius Mclean. the
president had arranged a programme OF music
and addresses The most interesting feature was
the horoscope by Mrs. Wilcox. which aroused
laughter and applause throughout its rendering.
Nrs Robert McNickar and Mrs. Martha +. Gay,
ex-presidents. made interesting addresses; Miss
NuIicent Phelps one OF the teachers OF the High
School gave a reading and the members Of the
Glee Club sang Mariners Christmas" Gypsy
songs and Annie Laurie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22
FREE COOKING DEMONSTRATION.

The New-York State Household Economic Asso-
citation gave the regular weekly free cooking
demonstration Yesterday afternoon at No. 1,T5
Broadway. Miss Pepper gave the lecture for the
day and illustrated Il by practical work.
Mrs John F.. Mholland a member Of the asso-
citation who is now in London has sent $50 10 help
out the Christmas work OF the society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGED.

The Floral Park Branch has sent 81 30 for mailing
sunshine: Mrs Seight and Miss VI. Gregor' OF the
Blind Home 6 cents EACH Mrs. Lyman, 10 cenrs
FOR A badge Mrs +. Schaefer . cents FOR mali
ing PURPOSES: Ethel *. Van Benschoten, 81 70 pro
vide Sunshine for a "shut-in' Mrs. :; r. FRANK
enberg 81 for Christmas Sunshine. and George b.
Weed 81 for hostage.
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HER N1NETY.NTNTH CHRISTMAS.

Mrs Rhoda Olmstead OF Hobart. " Y. will
this year celebrate her ninety-ninth Christmas
Mrs. Hobart ninety-nine years old on Septem-
Der q last She has a bright. sunny disposition
and although an invalid from rheumatism APP
proaches the sunset Of life grandly and sweetly
Delaware County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

First Assistant Postmaster General Heath has
announced that by his recent ruling respecting the
status OF married women postoffice clerks no
married woman who now holds her place will
lose H. but women who marry in future. after re-
ceving their appointments. will lose their places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

The New-York County Woman Suffrage League gives he
eighth annual Pilgrim Mothers dinner at the Wal
dorf-Astoria, $50 O'Clock
REGULAR meeting Of the Rutgers League OF New-York at
Ceoealocicai Hall No 226 West F1fty-eighth-st., s
z n Mrs Edith Sessions Tupper Will read paper
or The Grand Canon OF the Colorado River
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

At the FIRST annual meeting OF the Womans
Institute IN connection with the Ontario Agricul-
tural Department large number OF women were
present. The address on butter making.
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Cnnn rIEER
N BETHLEHEM.

There is a cry I'm Bethlehem town
Hark. O my soul, -
IT'S of the Babe that wears the GROWTH
n telle;h us that man is free
That He redeemeth all and me.
The night Is sped-behod the morn
''''7' Eugene Field.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

Miss Emily c. Davis Will continue TO send reading
matter 10 the Western T. S. s members next year
as her dues for 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22
DETERMINED TO CLOSE.
FREE LIBRARY OFFICIALS SAY 1T 10 The
1. I,cQNQMIZE

BEST WAY THEY CAN EcONoMIZE.
Corporation Counsel whaen said yesterday that
he thought the Controller would have the risht
to cut off the appropriation Of city money 70 tho
New-York Free Circulating Library II ne tnousnt
the library was not being run in the interests OF
the public The closing Of all branches OF the
library on Sundays, Mr.. Whalen said, might % re-
garded by the Controller evidence or negiect
OF the public interests II was evident tnat tne
Corporation Counsel prepared TO support tho
Controllers threat against the library
When Francis c. Huntington secretary OK tho
library was seen yesterday by Tribune reporter
at his office No. IS Wall-st.. he said:
The Controller ats us TO do just as much with
ssl 800 in 1900 did with $500 IN lsss ana ~
and that is an impOssibity. We must ecopomi.o
somewhere and Sunday closing IL the best way 70
do n. To ask us TO reduce the sa.ar'es on w. -
hardworking Librarians and assistants Is on. v,
the question In the first place, the presloeie, 49,
retarv treasurer and other board offlcers an WI
for absolutely nothing our chief librarian 80
81 800 a year and our cataloguer silica 10 one u
all our other employees get 500 year l ncn ".
aries range from about SO 10 about $40 month
have l2s employees In all and the entire saiary "sS
last year was only S433B. We have an ihcoi,v, ia
our own OF about $50 year. ana TINS Is a.,
together with what the city gives us IN hteplns "
over eleven branches Here is another nahuicaP
we labor under: The Controller counts Us as olio
library instead Of eleven. In estimating our a. a..
entitled 10 more instead Of less our ea,
Is 900 year. an increase OF ~ per cehs SEQ 90
what II was when the city was Allowing US $'-'"''
Here are our expenses for 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

CHRISTMAS GREETING FROM CUBA.
Christmas greeting for the Sunshine workers
was received from Mrs W. L. Haskin, who has
Joined her husband Colonel Haskin. In Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

DIFRTIsFlIFITs ana sabscTip,lOns for The TTi6anS
~ received their Uptown once, No i2t2 bIoadvsy
north u Sisst. until clock p M: aaverso.
once until o'clock ?. M, VIZ zoa su-Ns.,
cor 23d st l52 6ih-ave l2ih-st Macys. ofh-AvA
and l4th-st; l42 Columbus near West ootn lO0
West 42d-st 6th-aye: 90 East ltth-st 1oI Wsst
l2ss between Tth $50 East Sth-st, Ina
"a ave between 10Th and TIth sta. l02e New. -
6ist-st.: l.70e ist-avs- near sssh-se-s 90 SorAM
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A european SOCIAL.
SEVERAL WELL KNOWN GUESTS ENTER
TANNED AT LUNCHEON.
OF THE ELM CITY"

CORNELIUS 7. DRIscoLI. MAYOR OF NEw-HAvEN
SPEAKS on THE IDEAL FAIRGROUNDS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

Professor Charles Sumner Ravens, master OF Latin
and Greek IN the Sew-York Military Academy at
Cornwall on the Hudson. will take place at S
O'Clock in the evening Wednesday. December e.
at the home Of her sister Mrs. Albert c. Field, No
1876 Paclfc-st.. Brooklyn. The Rev. DR.. David Nc
Mullen will officiate. The bride and bridegroom
will sail on Thursday for Old Point Comfort. Va.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

Mrs Fred Nelson and her daughter. Miss Kath-
leen Nelson who were 10 have gone abroad last
spring will sail for Europe early in January.
probably the sth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

The wedding Of Frederick Bush. OF Athens. Editor
OF The Athens Messenger" and Miss Georgia Hall
Jones will take place in this city on New Years
Day The bride who formerly lived in McConneUs-
VILE Ohio. is art student here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

One OF the prettiest OF the several Christmas
dances will be given by Mrs. Arson Phelps Stokes
at her home, No. 29 Madison-ave., Tuesday
evening. Decemoer IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-22

Mrs Maturin Delaheld and the Misses Della
field of No. AS Fifth-ave have issued cards for
Tuesdays IN January.