New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-08
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
senator M'C4RREN'S MISHAPS IN INTRODUCING
NUMBERS At ENTERTAINMENTS
He Announces McfdoO the Nert PeormerOne Conductors
Method of Dealing rih Men Who Offer or Big Bill
GOSSIP OF THE BOROUGH.

For a selfmade man Senator McCarren has a
wonderful versatility and power Of adapting him
self gracefully 10 all circumstances He some
what embarrassed, however when last Sunday
might he called 10 act a master of cere-
monies at the annual entertainment CT ST. Leon
ards Academy al the Folly Theatre. He had been
asked and introduce Police Commissioner
McAdOo. who had consented give the lecture.
When he got there he found that he was down on
the programme for an address. Not only that,
but he told that he expected the
announcer for half dozen attractions. which con-
stituted the concert programme. The stage had
been deliberately fitted up a parlor with tables
chairs, civans and lamps After some delay Sena-
for McCarren came out and excused himself from
making any extended remarks account Of the
excellence OF the remainder Of the programme.
Just he announced that Commissioner McAdOo
had not yet arrived the Commissioner was seen
peekng out OF the wings. Then he announced
uhat Marie Dresser would first sing songs
She came bouncing out onto the stage arrayed
IN gorgeous gown and almost bumped into the
eedate Senator he turned around She gave him
her hand as she passed quickly 10 the front. and
this seemed TO disconcert him. Then. as Miss
DRESSER began 10 sing, the Senator seemed puz-
Eled TO just what 10 do with himself. He didn't
know whether he chairman Of the meeting"
master Of ceremonies and announcer at a con
cert" Finally he dropped into the depths OF
big upholstered chair just back OF the singer and
tried 10 look unconcerted. When Miss DRESSER
FINISHED her song and retired the Senator spied
Then she came out and sang another song and re-
aired. Then the Senator was nervous. He was
sn the flies at the back and did not know whether
1eelSing out furtiveiy. She sang again. and this
ame ne came near c9i I1l OUT 10 make The next
spouse 10 the vigorous applause. Then he got in
Old nor noiice that Tie singer had got through and
had made her last bow. The audience was wait
ang for something more
Senator McCarren came out hurriedly. somewhat
clustered, and after looking the programme
minute said:
The next performer will be Commissioner Nc
.Adoo."
The audience smiled audibly and the Senator
looked panied. II was a Catholic gathering. and
was greatly pleased about The commissioner's ref
Tony" he said referring the Italians "is dig
Sing The bitches now and the Irish running the
Toward the md OF his address the Commissioner
wanted TO refer TO a memorandum, and pulled
bon hon i's lp%In sI cur o. p0gHs' ,,,
This Is not warrant
held the paper up to the light You 9 see as Susy S
policeman has 20 write these things up against a
1t was at the Bjou Theatre. at the celebration Of
The birthday Of Robert Emmett. Senator McCarren
was presiding one OF the features the entertain
snent was band concert. The Senator announced
each number giving the name Of the composer from
the programme once when ne got up he left his
glasscs the desk.
The next number" ne announced reading the
large type, will be The Star Spangled Banner, by
10 fub faT 5es' iasre ne s9I STUCK and began
Ba-n-ner,' by-ch - ana he dragged il out slowly
quickly, by the band. and sat down
one teacher In a primary school in Prospect Place
on Arbor Day hit on plan FOR making the children
take a peculiar interest IN the plants and seeds
shat they planted Not only each child re-
CURED to bring flower and some seeds but was
also required 10 bring some dirt IN which TO plant
the seeds Ihus they feel certain proprietorship
IN every part Of the process OF growth The teacher
mas promised that IL some the seeds grow she
viii plant the little sapngs out in the school ward
sno the pupils are wild with joy. Many a nice
lawn dug up with a fire shovel nv The lit,ie
ones in order that they nicht have some ,dirt 10
take 10 school. 49, ~