Evening star., 1902-02-12

MT. Rhodes gave two different brides mag
nfhcent neckiat tes-0ne OF diamonds and
pearls. to the young Countess OF Wicklow.
the other of turQuoises and diamonds. to
Lady Helen stewart-and the total cost
must have come out at something like
$1,000
Others follow the lead Of such million
aires. and the result II pleasing to the
bride. must often be disastrous to the man
or woman who has more friends than dis
cretion. and whose generosity is greater
than his fortune warrants. Many OF the
gifts from people scarcely known to Lady
Helen Stewart quite outshone those of her
intimate friends. and even of royalty in the
shade. Not a few were from rich nobodies.
anxious. without doubt to see their names
and generosity writ large in the papers.
Rev. Newman Hall Very Ill.
The Rev. Newman Hall. well known in
America, Is lying seriously Ill at his house
at Hampstead. He suffered paralytic
stroke on Monday. though as late as Sat
urday last he was out. as usual. and paid
visit to a friend. Dr. Newman Hall Is one
of the oldest ministers In the Congrega-
stone on May %. 1916. and ordained In July,
1872 His first sermon. however, was
preached in 1886. at Foxheath. when he was
twenty years old, and his audience con-
sisted of twenty-eight poor people. After
leaving college he became an occasional
preacher for q year, and then accepted
pastorate at Hull, where he remained
twelve years. In 1854 he came to Surrey
preaching Of the Rev. Rowland Hill. When
the lease OF that historic building expired
the present Christ Church in Westminster
Bridge road was erected as a perpetuation.
and the handsome Lincoln tower was built
by American friends in memory of Abra-
ham Lincoln. He retired in 1892 but has
since engaged in frequent occasional
preaching, being still on the list of Mer-
chants lecturers.
Invitation to Cabmen.
DR.. Sinclair, the big-bodied. big hearted
Englishman Of Scottish descent who Is
known enthusiastically as archdeacon Of
London, has given a unique invitation to
the cabmen OF London. He has asked
them one and all. as they can find time, to
visit St. Pauls Cathedral. listen to the
service, If they can come at the proper mo-
ment. and, If not, take advantage of the
opportunity to inspect the beauties of the
interior under the guidance Of the Vergers.
But the archdeacon's hospitality does not
stop here. After having done the honors
Of the cathedral, he would like them to step
across st. Paurs churchyard and have tea
with him In his own house. 1t Is a very
generous oner from an archdeacon OF the
Church of England, and probably the cab
bies of London will appreciate it and take
advantage Of 1t. They will find Dr. Sin
clair the best OF hosts. He does not often
use cabs. preferring. like the bishop Of
London. to ride on the top OF an omnibus.
Lodging House for Birmingham.
Philanthropy at 5 per cent is to be tried
In Birmingham. 1t has been decided to
build Rowton house for men In Birming-
ham on the same principle as those In Lon
don. which have proved such a success
socially and financially. One house to ac-
commodate 600 men at the charge Of 1
shilling and pence a day will be the first
attempt This charge includes separate
sleeping accommodations. use OF cooking
range and appliances. dining, smoking
reading rooms, baths, hot and cold water
ad lib.. and at nominal charge the use OF
a locker. The London Rowton houses are
full every night. and the four establish
ments accommodate 2.7OO men. The profits
are 5 per cent on the ordinary shares and
4 per cent on the preference capital. Liver
pool has successful Rowton house. It Is
urgent need Of reform as in London. Lord
Rowton and Sir Richard Farrant have
promised cordial and valuable cooperation
to the Birmingham venture.
Sale Of Famous Porcelain.
The products Of the famous Minton fac
tory seem to be still held In considerable
repute In the porcelain market. There was
large attendance at Christie's today.
when ninety-four lots were offered for sale.
The collection had Belonged to the late Mr..
Colin Minton Campbell Of Uttoxeter. The
lots realized an aggregate sum of over
Fl 600. A pair of oviform vases and covers.
executed in the style Of old Sevres and only
81 inches high. brought 155 guineas; pair
Of vases, with cupids and flowers in white
and colors on black ground, 33 inches high.
60 guineas; q two-handled vase and cover.
% inches high. 81 guineas: pair Of slender
vases, 1415 inches high. 80 guineas. Messrs.
Christie subsequently sold two Louis XVI
clocks. in ormolu case Is and II inches
high, for 90 and 145 guineas.
Milton's House Located.
The Society of Arts has Just Indicated the
site of the house in Runhil row where Mil
ton wrote Paradise Lost, and in 1874 passed
away. 1t is curious to note how many
times the poet changed his dwelling in the
city. He was born In Bread street. and in
his youth lived in st. Brides churchyard on
the very site Of the now demolished Punch
office. Then he removed to Aldersgate
street. where. according to one historian.
Of an entry" 1t was here that he was
reconciled to his first wife In 1845. about
which time he migrated to a large house in
Barbican. q stockholders street now. In
less than q couple of years he took q
smaller house in High Holborn, described
as Overlooking Lincoln's Inn Fields
fields In those days not in name only. and
subsequently he again moved his quarters
to Jewin street. where he was married to
published In Little Britain, a small alley
near the present general post office. and his
remains rest in the Church Of ST. Giles,
Crtpplegate. L. H. MOORE