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New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
BROOKLYN GIRLS AS MINsTRELS.
A SHOW TO BE GIVEN FOR THE MEMORIAL HOS
PIrAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

Great preparations being made by the man
ayers of the Memorial Hospital for Women and
Children for a minstrel show, to be given in the
Academy of Music. February l. 2 and 8. The fact
that the mnstrels to be Brooklyn girls gives
zest to the anticipated entertainment. Six years
ago Charity Warbers," given under the cir
cumstances, was we'll received. While the enter
tainment for February l bears the name,
that and the veil of mystery which encompasses
the performers is about all that remains of the
old show. New songs and new jokes have taken
the place of the old and fi1e programme is now
under rehearsal The committee they have
one of the cleverest girls for interlocutor to be
found in Brooklyn and the lend men" are marvels
in the way of feminine wits.
One of the numbers will be a cakewalk. Poly
boys have volunteered for this. and cake is
to be walked for each evening. Well known club
men will act as judges Thursday night the con-
suting staff Of the hospital on Friday night and
the Advisory Board Saturday. Saturday after
noon a band of feminine judges. selected from the
patronesses, will render the decision.
Tickets will be placed sale January 25 at
the Academy of Music. Many demands have al
ready been made 10 the committee fof them, and
great rush is anticipated.
The Working Committee for the Charity Warblers
&noMes f2nSfs Of Mr MRS f. l. Buck Mrs T Rogsr
Mrs. j. II. Munson. Mrs J. A. Ridsdale Mrs. A.
NJ. V. GildersleeVe DIR. May w. StTaley, Mrs A.
H Tiff and Miss A. *. Mrrieees. secretary.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
A Plea FOR THE BABIES.
NURSERY AND INFANTS HOSPITAL DEPRIVED OF
PUBLIC AID AFTER TWENTY FIVE YEARS.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The officers and managers of the Brooklyn
Nursery and Infants Hospital No. S96 Herkmerst.,
Kngston-ave., feel assured, when their friends
learn of the empty treasury and the overflled hos
pital. that they will respond to this appeal with
the old time generosity.
The 1900 finds them bereft of the appropria
ton granted by the city for the last twenty-five
years. In the hospital thrty-seven sick in
fants and more than fifty babies in the nur-
sery. We ask the fathers and mothers whose babes
are safely sheltered in their happy homes to give
generously these little less favored. Money
and checks will be promptly Acknowledged, and
be sent any of the managers, to the inStitu-
ton 10 the first directre3s.
MRS. HENRY F. ATEN,
No "a Hanson Place, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
AT THE BROOKLYN SCHOOLS.
PRATT INSTITUTE.

The interest felt by the students in the In
steam and machine design is centred in 10000
pound beam testing machine which they are build
ing The machine when completed VIII be used by
the day classes in steam, and also by the evening
classes In strength of materials
w 3 Perry's lecture on Gothic Art" on wednes-
day was unusually we'll attended. The next lecture
In this course will be held in the assembly hall
next Wednesday afternoon. and will be on "Renais-
sance Art"
The football team gave an informal dance on
Wednesday evening in the music OF the high
school building.
Some of the members of the senior class have
been making a special study of "Lohengrin' as a
part of their work in music.
The art number of The Pratt Institute Monthly"
lust issued is unusually interesting 1t takes up
most of the courses given at the institute and
shows what Is the aim OF the different instructors
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
LAW EXHIBIT PLANNED FOR THE uUSEru
PORTRAITS, BOOKS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
OF GREAT LAWYERS DESIRED.


report of the subcommittee on a proposed law
department exhibit for the Museum Building of
the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences has
been made TO the Executive Committee of the De-
0artment of Law, in which are embodied a num-
Der of interesting suggestions Conferences have
been held by the subcommittee. comprising F. w
Hinrichs, Sidney V. Lowell and Elmer Sammis
with the director OF the institute, Mr. Winters
the librarian of the New-York Law Institute; the
superintendent Of the Lawyers Club of New-Yorl
and others.
The first collection of pictures. 1t is thought
should embrace the lkenesses of the Chief Justices
of the United States There is such q collection
in the Lawyers Club in Manhattan. 1t is believed
that inquiry Of Benjamin d. silliman and other
or the older members of the bar living in Brooklvn
VIII result In finding many rare books now OUT
or print no longer of practical in library but
well suited for the museum - ~
Attention is called by the committee TO the coI
lection OF Charles OConor's own cases with his
written annotations and to the register of Alex
ander Hamilton, in his own handwriting, both now
IN the New-York Law Institute as examples Of the
kind Of material 1t is desired to secure. The com
mittee also urges that donations OF articles of
interest OF the character mentioned together with
gifts and bequests of money for the purcha se of
such articles, should be solicited
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
PLAN TO SUPPRESS CRIME IN CHILDREN
woMAN's CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION ASKS
FOR SPECIAL. DEPUTY sHERIFFs-

wOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION ASKS
FOR SPECIAL DEPUTY sHERIFFs-
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union has
asked Sheriff Walton for assistance In a movement
which has the support Of several churches OF
Brooklyn for the suppression OF evll ana erImihai
nractIces among children The Sheriff has been re-
ouested to appoint special deputy shertns to aid the
union In its work. and has promised to do so.
petition was presented to him at his office on Fri
dav bv a committee of the organization. compris-
ing Mrs Henry D. Annable. president; Mrs. Marcus
A Weed and Mrs. ]. r. Strachan. which set forth
that they were interested in the prevention or
crime and the establishment Of purity among the
youth of the city, many OF whom were subject to
peculiar temptations. .
The Sheriff was advised by the members of the
committee that number of instances of youthful
vice, involving gambling, theft. intoxication and
immortality, had come under their personal obser-
walton. He informed the committee that ne was
heartily in favor of the movement, but he thought
the number of appointments asked for was eX-
cessive They were certainly more than he could
nossbly approve but he would appoint as many
special deputies as he thought would be enough to
make a proper beginning. probably one Ior eacn
ward would be enough.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
sELF-4CcUsED MAN HELD FOR CRIME

After wandering on tbs streets until after mid
night Adam Kepler. nineteen years old. of Glen
dale Long Island, went into the Yernon-ave. police
station early yesterday, confessed that he had
robbed his own brother and asked to be punished
for It, Kiepler said his brother allowed him to
live with him and work for him. The work. how
ever, was not congenial to him. and he entered his
brothers tailor ship In Glendale and took a pair
of gold bracelets and paWhed Them The treachery
of the act had preyed upon his mind until he had
determined to commit suicide. but he finally con-
cluded to suffer the consequences of his act and
told the police. He wasRarragned before Magis-
trate Kramer in the Lee-ave: court on the charge
of grand larceny and held for examination. His
brother informed of his arrest
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
CHURCH OF THE MEssI4Hs JUBILEE.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPOINTED FOR THE
CELEBRATION NEXT SUMMER.

The Church OF the Messiah, Clermont and Greene
aves is making preparations for its fftieth ami
versary which will be celebrated some time in the
summer. the exact date being as yet undetermined
The Executive Committe of the golden jubilee is
made up as follows: Mrs. w. B. Lane, chairman;
Mrs. c. N. Howard Mrs. II. V. V. Braman Mrs
]. A. Nichols. Mrs. J. VI. Conklin. Mrs St Clair
Hester, Mrs. J. NJ. Van Cott, jr.; Mrs. c. A Miller
Mrs. S. S. Pratt, Mrs. H. L. Street Mrs. E. Hillyer
Mrs. r. Aston. Mrs. F. L. Noble. Mrs. w. c. Wal
lace, Miss NJ. Walker, Miss NJ. E. Quereau Miss r
Quereau and Mrs. f. J. Phillips. treasurer.
On Wednesday evening next there will be a mu-
sical and a reception at the Pouch Gallery No Sl5
Clinton-ave. On Friday evening in the old Parish
Hall there will be IAN evening with old masters
and modern painters at which twenty-four cele-
brated paintings will be exhibited The Saturday
evening entertainment will consist of a musical and
illustrated lecture.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
LETTER BOX THIEVES AT WORK.

Taking advantage OF the storm Friday night a
gang Of thieves ripped out the brass letter boxes
and electrical work in the vestibules of a dozen
apartment houses In the neighborhood of Nostrand
and Flushing The total loss in the several
houses is given at $500. The police of the Vernon
ave. police station and the Cymer-st. station
yesterday industriously looking for gang of
men who supposed to be the guilty parties but
were unable to find any trace of them In the
vestibule of family apartment house at No. 53I
F1ushng-ave the thieves pulled out all of the let
ter boxes and the entire electrical system The
walls must be rebuilt.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
VERDICT FOR INJURIES 1T A HOTEL

John NJ. Grahams. a superintendent in the De-
partment OF Sewers. yesterday secured a verdict
for $I.7S3 against Henry Schackel * Son. OF staten
Island for injuries which he received at the lat
ter's hotel at South Beach in the summer or 1871
The injury caused by absence OF light and q
guardTatl in passageway Of the buiidings A per
cent allowance given 70 the platnttnS attoE-
ney John c Judge w J Powers OF the Borough
OF Richmond counsel for the defendant
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
CONTROLLER TO REVIEW A REGIMENT.

Controller Coler will review the 18th Regiment
on Tuesday evening January 60 Besides the Con-
troer a number of heads Of the city departments
will be present. Brigadier-General James McI.eer
commanding the Second Brigade and staff and
the officers of the local National Guard have been
invited TO attend the review. The military exer-
cises will be preceded by a concert by the regi-
mental band, Under the direction OF Iandmaster
w S. Migrant. A handsomely fllItsfrafed so,I-
venir will be presented 10 the women present. The
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
DIR. NILES COMING TO BROoK1YN.

The Rev DR. Charles NJ Niles. rector Of st.
Paurs Protestant Episcopal Church. at Sing Sing.
it is said. will accept the call rendered to him by
St. Matthew's Protestant Episcopal Church.
Throop-ave. and Pulaski-st. DR.. Niles has been
with his present congregation since February 1856,
and has built up large and growing parish. h
believing that the opportunities for work In
this borough greater than in Sing Sing
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
M'LAUGHLIN SHOWS ANGER
HE CALLS COFFEY's LAWYER LIAR. A
BLACKBOARD AND A LoAFER
AN INTERVIEW FULL OF TEMPER GIVEN OUT AS
THE LEADER STARTS FOR AN
OUTING IN FLORIDA.

Ex-Regster Hugh Mclaughlin the leader Of
the Kings County Democracy, left Brooklyn yes
terday his annual winter pilgrimage to Florida.
He accompanied by Mrs. Mclaughlin and a
party consisting of ex-Fire Chief Thomas F.
Nevins, at whose home the Indian River Mr..
Mclaughlin stays; Mrs. Nevns, Frank Nevins,
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Michaes, J. Quaid, William
Henderson. Colonel Thomas A. Kerrigan. Miss
Kerrlgan and Mrs. Reed, mother-in-law of James
Shevlin Although well along in years. Mr.. Nc
Laughn spends a great deal of his time in the
winter in hunting and fishing. and the outdoor life
seems to agree with him. He Is also glad at these
times to throw off all the care and worry of his
political responsibilities. which now seem to wear
upon him.
About fifty of the political leaders and personal
friends of Mr.. Mclaughlin were in the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad station at Jersey City to see him
off, The party went away the Florida Special
12:45 o'clock.
THE Brooklyn Eagle" yesterday afternoon print
ed remarkable interview which given to one
of its reporters in the station just before the de-
parture of the train 1t in reference to the
letter sent by Isaac NJ. Kapper, counsel for Sem
ator Michael J. COffey, to BOSS" Mclaughlin ask
ing the latter to be at he session of the
Coffey trial Friday night and in regard to the
developments of that session. Among other things
Mr.. Mclaughlin is quoted saying:
What authority has Mr.. Kapper to write to me,
1 should like to know? His action IS that of
loafer and blackguard. Anybody can send you
would send letter in that way"
When Mr.. Mclaughlin was asked If it were true,
stated by Mr.. Kapper at the trial on Friday
night, that he (McLaughlin) compelled to
summon Senator Cofey to his assistance in order
to get a proper recognition for Brooklyn on the
municipal ticket in 1897, the boss" is quoted as
replying:
What authority has he for saying that?"
Mr.. Kapper says it did not come from Senator
Cofey but from another source, the reporter said.
''Wen then, he lies responded Mr. Mclaughlin,
When pressed to reply definitely to the statement
that Senator Coffey went to Croker at McLaugh-
request the latter replied in his usual
way:
"I might say that eagle flying up there
over my head but If it wasn't there what would
my statement amount to? I am an old man.
have not had much to do with politics for two
three years-ho, not in four five years. for that
matter. When one gets old I he doesn't want
the excitement of politics.
people say things that 1 do not to deny.
old now, and 1 want to keep out of
strife. 1 have lived to serve my day and genera
ton as best 1 could. My only desire now is for
peace and quiet
The published interview caused a great deal of
is known as a taciturn man, whom it is almost
impossibility to draw out for publication. His
friends believe that the letter of Mr.. Kapper and
the methods which the latter has used in defending
Senator Coffey have irritated Mclaughlin beyond
bounds
The letter is as follows:
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
WIFEs AFFECTIONS AT A HIGH PRICE.
THE HUSBAND SUES A PIANO SALESMAN FOR
$4,000 FOR ALIENATION.

An order for the service by publication of the
summons in an action by Meredith c. VERIFY
against Robert L. Howard, to recover $4,000 for the
alienation of the affections of the plaintiffs WIFE
was obtained yesterday by ex-District Attorney
Ridgway from Justice Marean, of the Supreme
Court on the return of Sheriff Walton that he had
been unable to find the defendant in Brooklyn. 1t
is directed that the summons be served by adver-
tising and by mailing a copy to Howard at the
Union League Club. of Chicago. where he lives.
Yerby, a sporting man. was married to Miss
Caroline Rudolph March 3, 1897, and alleges
that on November II last his wife went away from
their home. In South Oxford-st.. with Howard.
The defendant is a piano salesman from Cincin-
natl. and is nonresident member Of the New
York Athletic Club. 1t is alleged by the plaintiff
that for long time before November 1S99 the
defendant made repeated efforts to induce his
wife abandon him and to live with the defendant
finally inducing her to leave her home on No
Yember II.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

Hampstead, LOng Island. Jan, 20 tSpeoiaO.-Iha
Overseers OF the Poor OF the town OF HempsSead
are considering the expenditures OF about Aooo on
the amshOuse at Hampstead. The improvements
viii consist Of a water plant, heating plant S ant
iron starways the outside OF the n0llelis NnlSa
will serve hre escapes. There are AZ pEsssslls
thirty-th-ee inmates IN the poorhouSe The SStIs
Board OF Charities recently censured ths elleA~~
seYereAa
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
RECEIVER FOR ELWERS & STERNBERG

Ex-Assstant District Attorney Levi Naylor
yesterday appointed by United States Judge Thorn
receiver OF the drygoods firm OF Elwers & Stern
berg Grand-st and Driggs-ave., to supersede Frank
d. Tuttle, assignee. The firm made assignment
TO Tutte january II last, but several of the large
creditors were not satisfied, and made application
for the appointment Of a receiver. Naylor gave a
bond for $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
BAPTIST CHURCHES FAVOR UNION

The preliminary steps for the union of the Hope
Baptist Church and the Second Baptist Church
have been taken. Both congregations favor the
plan. and only the favorable action OF the Church
Extension Society remains to bo secured. The Sec
ond Baptist Church probably will be used the
place OF worship. meeting TO arrange the neces-
sary de ails Will be held on Monday evening. Feb
IN that church
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

and Amelia Engel. of No. 10 stuyvesant-ave-, are
directed to invest S5OO for the benefit Of the tes-
tator's son. John Henry Kretzschmar. of No. pa
E,as+ E>ftv-eiehth-st and to pay him the in
come thereof until he reaches the age Of
sixty when he will receive the principal. In the
event OF his contestlng the will he will receive
nothing and the $1,000 will go to Amelia Engel
dan of the testatOr.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

called The Owls Head" Commissioner Brewer
believes that the property could be acquired by
demnatiOn proceedings for about $4,000 He viii
soon make public his plans in reference 10 the 40
QUESTION of the property Henry C. Murphy was
the former owner OF the place Mr.. Bliss who
owns ii at present has kept II in attractive shape
so that Il 10 practically park 10 Is.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

The marriage of Herbert Stanley Connen, son OF
James s. ConneIl. of No. 40 Pierrepont-st, to Miss
Margaret Morgan, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Morgan, of No. SO East Seventy-eighth-st Man
haitian which was performed on Monday afternoon
in St Jamess Protestant Episcopal Church, Man
haitian, attended by number of Brooklyn
people Mr. and Mrs. ConneIl will give two at
homes at No 140 Pierrepont-st. on Saturdays,
February and TO- from until 7 o'clock.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
PATROL WAGON DRITER DEAD.

After an illness of about two months George p.
zimmerman the veteran patrol wagon driver or
the Vernon-ave. station died on Friday night at
his home. No. 6O4 Lafayette-ave.. ffty-hve years
old. He was attached to the Fifty-elghth Precinct
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
sLOOP YACHT sCHEMER LIBELLED

The United States Marshal is now in charge of
the sloop yacht Schemer. which has been lying for
time at the end Of Fifty -hfth-st Bay Ridge
The vessel has been libelled by owen J. McGowan
for wharfage amounting to S23s 80. The vessel is
owned by George Percival Stewart
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

haitian. Miss Marvin is the daughter of the late
Tasker Howard Marvin, former president OF the
Brooklyn Board of Education. The bridegroom is
a son of Dr. Charles A. Leale, of Madison-ave.,
Manhattan. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Arthur B. kinsolving rector of Christ Church,
assisted by the Rev David II. Greer rector of St.
Bartholomew, Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

about sixteen wears. and had been in the service
OF the Police Department about thirty years:
During TIE Civil War he served with General
Franz sigel's brigade, and frequently comph-
mented for bravery.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
SON TO GET THE PRINCIPAL Ar SIxrY.

The will of Henry E. Kretzschmar who died on
January II was filed for probate yesterday. II is
dated April lS, 1S9s and gives to his nieces. Emma
Kretzsehmar and Lie Herber of No "A Avenue
A. Manhattan. sL5O0 each. The executors David
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

wedding which is set for Thursday, February
15 is that of Alexander Whitaker of Professor
John B. Whitaker, of Adelphi College, and Miss
Sarah I. Kelley daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John G;
Kelley. of No. 247 Hancock-st The ceremony Will
be performed by the Rev. William A. Wasson at
the home of the bride.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
WANTS THE OWLS MEAD" FOR Pax

Park Commissioner George V. Brewer Is anx,ors
'hat the city should acquire for park purposes the
Wen known piece OF property belonging 20 e. Nv
Bliss on the Shore Driveway which Is commonly,
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Faraday will sail for Europe
in the steamer ST Louis on Wednesday morning
January 81 Mrs. Faraday is president of the Fara.
day Institute of Education and Philanthropy No
1,909 Hancock-st.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

A subscription dance will be given next Friday at
the Hotel st. George by members Of the younger
Stuyvesant Heights set. 1t has been designated
the "Medhiemalis" The patronesses will be Mrs
Marcus J. Brissel Mrs William B. Stout Mrs. Ben
jamin Cox and Mrs. John G. Stoll The commit
tee IS composed of Harry =. Stout and James M
and George M Stoll.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

A. J. Nutting and family of South oxfordst
expect TO make a tour through the South starting
January %. They VIII visit Washington Jackson
vile and Palm Beach, returning in April.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

Miss Edith May Sammis. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs William Douglas Sammis will be married to
Harry Bartlett Vincent on Wednesday afternoon In
Christ Church. in Bedford-aVe.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21
No. 1S3 Montague-st.,
Brooklyn, January 10.
The Hon Hugh Mclaughlin No Willoughby- st

The Hon. Hugh mclaughlin, No Wiloughby-st.,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Dear Sir: Senator Coffey has observed the pub
lished statement in one of the daily papers this
past week wherein you quoted saying that
he had better not cause you to be summoned before
the committee engaged in investigating
charges of party disloyalty against him, 1t
would be healthy for him IL he did
AS you are about to leave the city, and SEN
Coffey'S counsel have in the brief time allow
able, been unable to communicate with Mr.. Ma
gulre, chairman Of the committee. for the purpose
of having you officially invited before the commit
tee Senator Coffey directs me to now invite you
before the committee its session to be held this
evening in the Thomas Jefferson Building at 8
o'clock, where you will undoubtedly be afforded a
courteous hearing and, in so far Senator Coffey
can demand it, q full opportunity to state the mat
ters regarding him, the publicity of which would
not be ''healthy" or otherwise for him.
l beg to remain, with deep respect, yours very
trulv ISAAC NJ. KAPPER.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

Miss Gertrude Brotherhood daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Alfred Brotherhood. of No. II South Elliott
Place and William Henry Mason will be married
at Plymouth Church tomorrow evening. A recep-
ton will follow the ceremony
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

The engagement of Miss Alma A. Wetmore
daughter of Mrs. Mary A. Wetmore to DR.. Fred
erick D. Crawford has been announced. The wed
ding viii take place in the spring.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

Miss Clara Louise Young. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William T. Young of No. 1895 Pac1c-st will
be married TO Edwin Thomas Penrose on Tuesday
evening, January 30 at the home of the brides
parents Miss Young will be attended by her
sisters Miss Emma l.. Young and Miss Fannie For
roster Young. maid of honor and bridesmaid, re-
spectively. Miss Maude Fuller will be the other
bridesmaid. Edward Store win act best man.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

The church parlors of the Memorial PRESBYTERIAN
Church. Seventh-ave. and ST. Johns Place. were
crowded with fashionable gathering at the re-
ception on Wednesday evening to the new pastor
OF the ehureh' the Rev Dr. John Reid and his
wife Among those In the receiving na rtv ,vora
NJ ana MTs George Van Deyenter. Mr.. and Mrs
y alter Finley, Mr.. and Mrs w F. HYATT Mr. and
Mrs Howard Haviland. Willoughby Powell and Dr.
James Cruikshank. anu ~
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

The engagement has been announced of Miss
Bernice Belts OF Dean-st., to II. ]. Stokum. The
bridal trip will consist tour around the world.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

In the receiving party at the reception given
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Frederick Taylor
Sherman Miss Susan Watson Sherman and Miss
Julia Watson Sherman were Mrs. Theodore v.
Sand Mrs. Frederick r. Harter. Miss Anna Eel
lows Miss Laura f. Gray, Miss Margaret Swan,
Miss Mary Ailligan of Auburn Miss Katherine
Sloan and Miss Edna f. Baker, of Cold Spring
HaTbOr.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-21

A ST Valentines tea and entertainment will be
given in the Dyker Heights Clubhouse. Eighty
sixth-st. and Thirteenth-ave, on the evening OF
Tehruarv ID for the benefit OF St Philips Protestant
Episcopal Church Dyker Heights.