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New-York tribune., 1905-02-14

the especially wonderful fact that Mount vernon
had balance. 1t not large. few dollars
compassed it. and the strict honesty tnat oe-
vised way to use this up is even more 10 DC
marvelled at than the offer to return H. one
may fancy that building library is like build
ing n house-you never get to the end OF the
possible expenditures. AS long as the money
holds there is some service to which 1t can De
put. The names of the trustees might have been
chselled on the building; some luxury OF furnish
ing might have been provided the arms of the
town. a bust of George Washington, a hitching
post or a stained glass window-sureiy no very
elastic conscience needed TO find way to
use the change without having TO return 1t to
that benefactor whose horror is that he may not
die sufficiently poor. But the Mount Vernon
conscience is not elastic. This will be remem-
bered, and. should the town soon have occasion
to ask of philanthropy another gift. there is
little likelihood of a refusa-a fact that could be
cited to prove a well known proverbs truth.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14
ORR B4TTLESHIPS.

Rear Admiral Coghlan, Of the navy, delivered
on Saturday last a patriotic and effective ad
dress at the annual dinner of the Silk Assoca-
ton There was an earnestness about his talk
which won for his words the closest attention
He was thoroughly in accord with the well
known position of President Roosevelt in regard
to the proper development of the naval power of
the United States. and his words had so much
strength and fire in them that they were greet
ed with hearty enthusiasm Still. he did not
gloss over the existing defects in the navy.
For instance, he declared that the serious
weakness in our naval organization the
lack of sufficient force Of trained subordi
mates. considerable number of vessels are
now building in various portions of the country,
but 1t is to he feared that Congress may fail
tc appropriate sufficient funds for their proper
equipment The admiral says it is an impor-
tant truth that ii takes time TO get crews III
to fight the ships, and adds that it is a lamenta-
Bile fact that if were engaged in a great
conflict to-day should not have trained men
enough in the navy to equip all our vessels
Still he was confident that the Republic was
making steady progress in its naval develop
ment as compared with the naval forces of
other countries.
Taking all things into account, the rear ad-
mirals address was full of impressive facts
and suggestions and of hope and encouragement
for the future.
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question of funds may be read with special
care.
CASINO RECONSTRUCTION.

The owners of the Casino hold that they can
not be compelled to remodel the theatre III re-
pairing the damage done by SATURDAY nfe' II
Is admitted that in rebuilding old walls and
floors fireproof material would have to be used
instead of the wood and plaster destroyed put
the right is asserted to restore the OLD upstairs
auditorium. Notwithstanding the fact that It's
construction anew would not be permitted unuer
existing laws 1t is not yet settled that thls
restoration will be attempted. The wisdom Oh
tearing out the inside Of the old building ana
putting a safe auditorium on the ground noor
is being considered The expense oil sucn an
undertaking would be about $4,000, and its
completion would occupy three months while
hasty repairs could be made in three weeks
If there is any law which can prevent these
hasty repairs and secure a thorough reconstruc-
ton in harmony with modern demands for
safety, il should be enforced in case the attempt
is made to perpetuate the old upstairs audi
torium with winding exits. Whatever may be
the law, public opinion should forbid the reopen
ing of the building subject to its old dangers,
and the owners of the property, we are con-
vinced, will in the long run find that eXpendi-
lures for safety pay. The Casino has for years
been notorious for it's difficult exits, and many
persons have refrained from going there
through fear of panics There was general
sigh of relief when the news was published that
the Casino had caught fire when no audience
was present, that the apprehended slaughter
did not take place. The mere use of ireproohng
here and there will not restore confidence. The
defective insulation may not again make trouble
at the same place. but some other vulnerable
point may be attacked. The great danger,
moreover, is not from fire itself, but from panic.
The Casino, with its winding staircases is
veritable trap, in which hundreds would in
evitably be caught and trampled in case of any
sudden rush to escape. Whatever the techni-
calites of the case, it would be nothing less
than wicked deliberately to restore such condi-
tions. The prospect is enough to suggest the
wish that the Fire Department had not been
quite efficient and that the flames had made
necessary entire reconstruction.
Saturdays fire completely demonstrated the
ease with which this building might have been
destroyed with great loss of lfe and we do not
believe that even the careless New York public
is ready to trust its safety there hereafter with
out thorough reconstruction. The auditorium
must come down TO the street level if the visitor
is not TO be confronted at the foot of a wind
ing staircase by vision of panic and death.
The good fortune of last week does not often
occur twice in the same place. The people have
come TO think of the Casino as danger spot
and if its owners and lessees are wise they will
strive for their own sake to remove that i'm
preston by patent alterations to conform with
new laws and popular sentiment
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ARE NOT REALLY FEVER.
Reported Decrease in "Tbeologs"
Not Borne Ont, Says DR.. Butt=.

Representatives OF a number OF well known thsO-
logical institutions of this country dined at the
Hotel Astor yesterday afternoon the guests Of
the Drew Theological Seminary. The Rev, ". Z.
ODonnell the chairman of the dinner and Of
the meeting which preceded it. at which the fol-
lowing officers of the New-YOrk Alumni Club OF
Drew Theological Seminary were elected: PFesi-
dent. the Rev. DR.. Wallace MacMullsR; Tce-preSl-
dent the Rev. DIR. T. s Henderson, secretary, the
Rev. R. B. Urmy of Orange. y. J.: treasurer.
the Rev F. y. Turrentne. of Highland, J. Y.
The speakers at the dinner were President Patton
of Princeton Theological Seminary, ex-PresidenI
of Princeton University; the Rev. II. NJ. DeFslow
(EpiscopaD. professor of theology. in the GeLeia4
Theological Seminary. and the Rev Dr. T. A
Buttz president Of the Drew Theological SEMI
nary CMetlodisO. A telegram was read from the
Rev. Charles ]. Little. president OF the Garrett
Biblical Institute. at Evanston. Ill. regrettins hs
inability TO be present.
The address of DR.. Patton full Of seod
humor, frequently bringing forth prolonged laugh
ter from ths two hundred or more present
He said in part;
In the question Of making good preachers; u -. y
like making good yacht 1t is question q sai
area anS sp SO 1 balt % tI n tbe1 @ Sss So That
IS probably the fault of the architect The question
thing they call Christianity? What is the danger
that We face? Is il an issue between high and ioN
te be even ethical and the sooner our ministers
ss enGsrsTa96 Sc I'D II ,, me better nsSS S St I IS
needed IS a downright revival OF intellectual con-
viction.
Dir. Buttz illustrated by figures 70 those present
that the reported decrease IN the number OF thso-
logical students not borne out by the facts
He said that there were 1-2o0 persons engaged IN
Christian association work and that many iayTasn
were now doing the work formerly done BY min
listers. The ability. he said. OF the %Oung gTsdU-
ates of the theological seminaries fully equal
to that of those who came from the schools o.
medicine or of law Il congratulate the ths0loSical
SeTninartes their great opportunities, said ne.
Each Il doing it's work in harmony, regardless OF
creed IL is a united church. gOing forward
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FESTIVITIES AT TUXEDO PARK.
InY rELEeRAPH 20 rHE TRIsUxE.I

By TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
Tuxedo Park N Y, Feb. BIN addition 20 thoss
who came out Saturday to spend the holiday here
a large number arrived to-day on a special train
Although the weather was disagreeabe. It did not
interfere with the entertainments Many OF the
cottagers gave house parties. and several parties
were chaperoned at the clubhouse The principal
attraction was the finals in the squash champion
ship which was witnessed by fashionable gath
ering.
Miss Lydia Mason Jones. who came out Saturday
entertained large party at the club az luncheon
and dinner Among the guests Mrs. William
g. Parsons. Miss Parsons. Miss Lily Lee Page. Ar
thur Blagden Chambers Wood. jr.. Joseph Pulitzer
and ". S Moore. DIT. and Mrs Henry 2, LOOMS
also entertained a large party.
Mr. and Mrs W. S. Brown. who arrived by spe-
ciaI train Saturday. entertained party Of friends
over Sunday. Among the guests Mr. and
Mrs Stephen H. Brown and the Misses Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. c. L. F. Robinson entertained a
large party az dinner tonight 10 meet Count Won
I4imburg-Stirum. OF Berlin
Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt the guest OF Mr.
and Mrs. Amos T. French at their cottage
Mrs Charles H. Coster opened her cottage on
Tower Hill for the holiday and entertained aumer-
Gus guests
Among to-day's arrivals were Frederic A. JUL
lard Clarence H. Mackay, T. S. Taller. Ms
James Brown Lord. ]. c. Lord, Richard Derby. Al
fred WagStan. d. A. Holmes Mr.. and Mrs. New
bold Edgar, Mrs. Websrer Edgar. DR.. Barclay,
Nathan w. Lord. Mr.. and Mrs W ". H0ppin,
Louis ]. Pooler, Mr. and Mrs H c. De Rham, IT..
Howard Peck and others
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ADOLF Won MENzEI's FUNERAL.

Berlin, Feb. 1s-an impressive funeral service IN
memory OF Adolf ven Menzel the artist who died
on February 9. was held az noon to-day m the
rotunda Of the Old Museum here. BY command o.
Emperor William the guard OF honor was fuf-
nished by the EmperOrs company of the LIST Rssi-
ment OF Guards Wreaths were sent by the Eni-
peror and Empress who sat in front of the eats-
falque. while around the coffin We're relatives. an
the princes now In Berlin Senator's members ot
the diplomatic corps. Chancellor Won B.lew tns
Cabinet Ministers. naval and military OfficerS ahA
others. The Court Chaplain. Or. Dryander' oeHN
cred address
The conn was carried by nine guardsmeu TO
royal heaFse drawn by six horses. and the p,oI
cesson started for the cemetery the Emperor S'L
Empress following as far as the castle. The path
from the cemetery gates 10 the vault was stEsssl stl
with everGreens. and inelosed by ObelSSs ,dFspst
with Grape and having torchllghtS on tneN tsp9@
~ the grave Professor Otzen made an address,
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14
4 TRJUupH OF INTEGRITY.

There can be only admiration for the town
that has lately handed back to Mr. Carnegie the
change that was left from his gift to it of $50
600 for a public library Ore feels that 1t ought
to have been in New England instead of on the
edge of the city of New-York; but it's name
Mount Vernon-is wholly satisfactory. The
event is in line with the best traditions of the
country. The generous donor of public libraries
has never previously, he says. in his wide
perience had a balance offered to him. and his
letter to the committee plainly reveals that half
amused emba ~rassment which ordinary man
might feel If the waiter to WHOM he had given a
liberal tip should return cent or two. He
saws much as such a man would say, Keep the
change my friend: keep the change" So Mount
Vernon may expend the balance In whatsoever
way she pleases. with that light heart that
comes from clear conscience.
It will be said by the several hundred other
towns and cities that have put up libraries with
Carnegie fund that they never had any balance
left over and doubtless would have offered To
return IL II they had. We may believe that they
would have done so. but that brings only to
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4nlusements.


ACADEMY OF Observation-Disclosures Kitty Belieirs
AMERICA AN-S:IS-Cohen's Luck
BELASCO-S-Adrea
BIJOU--S.I5-The Music Master
EROADwAY-s -2o-Girohe-Gir
CTRCLE-2-S-faudevilie
COLONIAL MUSIC BAilS-2-S-NaudeVnle
CRITERIoN-S :-0--Cousfn Billy.
DALSS-s-The Duchess of Dantzic
EDEN MUSEE-world in Wax -.
EHPIRE-s:I0-The Little Minister ana 'op o Me
Thumb.
-aRpEN-s:so-The College Widow.
GARRICK-S:Ie-You Never Can Tell -.
HAMfrRsTEIN'S NICTORIA-2--S :l6-Naadeviiie
HARLEM-s :15-The Usvrper -
herald SGUARE-s;l ;lG-1he Woman IN tne Ease
:S0-Strongheart
IRVING PLACES :20-Die Lebesschule
NN1cKER RFOcKER-S--The Mddleman
LEW FIEIDS'S-s-It Happened In Nordland
JITERTY-s :lB-The School for Scandal
IYCECM-s: Beatrice Herford SCENTS Leflns-
wells Boots.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
~ bison sRE-4:s0-Mrs. Temples Telegram.
Mar-SoN SQUARE Gardens 10 1I--Dog Show.
MAIFSTIC-s Is Buster Brown,
MAHaATTAN-s :I5--Ieah RleSchna
NEW :I5--Humpty Dumpty.
-TORK-s-A Pair of Pinks.
PRINCESS: :s0-The Passport.
sAVOY-S: S:z5-Friquet
NATTAcK'S- :s6-The Yankee Consul.
WEBER MUSIC CHAL4IS-2-S-FaudeVtile
WEST END-S-SIbe-ia.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14

Watervilie CNfe) barber has a unique
trivance in his shop. 1t is large enunciator. about
two and one-half feet in diameter. and works on
the principle as the date indicator on the
face of a clock. The numbers from one to
forty. The idea is that when man goes in he
takes a card from spindle a stand by the
door. and every time chair is empty the barber
presses the electric button and the indicator
up number. When mans number rings he
takes HIS turn.
Teacher-what great difficulty was Demosthenes
soffmoreNHe had to learn how to talk Creek
philadelphia Press.
~ lately heard" says a writer in ct P.'s Week.
ly" 'of a country inn which boasted for its sign
The Jackass' Word corruption like this has
given many quaint signs to hosteres. Among
the better known inns The Goat and the Com
passes corrupted from the words, God encom-
passeth us; The Bull and Mouth, from The
Boulogne Mouth after the naval combat before
Bouogne Harbor; and The Pig and WHISTLE from
The Peg and Wassail.' alluding the pegs driven
into the old wassai bowl to mark the point to
which the topper might drink as his turn comes
round. The sign. common in Lancashire. of the
Stanley Arms. eagle carrying a child, is pepu-
larry referred to The Bird of Bantlin'.' "
"BY ANY OTHER NAME
money! sai' >''''i''' - 14'S 'Frl1S '''
No longer frlitIessIy we hunt
Through dictionaries that supply no
Or brass or ''rhino
And when a friend is short of "dibs" y
Though we may I think sl1iIs he's h been unsteady
We lend the ready"
All! how that friend hard up. for brown"
To aet m nalif u Ifte eo pt down Sn. soap Us
If we've the ''fnopus.'
Some, men esteem their. pockets. full.
Others aspire to half bull
And some. more snowy.
Can generously plank "quid,'
heap OF dust and still have hid
Somewhere pony"
Beware the man who flies his kite
For he, forgetting what he owed, II
Take of your plum; ana leave you quite
-(Iondon Chronicle
The classic query. What's in a manner" has at
length for definite answer before French
court of law. young lady of the halls" alive
to the programme value of a striking name.
lected as her stage style and title Mile de Tre-
vse'-the family name OF a ducal family OF
France. The Duo de Trevise, head OF the house
has undertaken to purge 1t OF music hall excres-
cence, and has cited the young lady before the
Paris courts for injunction interdetine her
from. he thinks. debasng his patronymic
Anxious Moments--Brother-You can't think
how nervous was when proposed.
Sister-You cant think how nervous she was
until you did.-(Town and Country
Senator Platt OF Connecticut. touches a warn,
spot in American hearts. or at least In an adtoin
ing organ in his plea for unaduiteyated mamie
sugar. Skeptics may assert that there In no such
article. but Senator Piatt. with boyhood's memories
stiI sweetened by recollections of buekwheat cakes
and Vermont syrup straight from the sugar camp.
knows better
Il think the Gar Of Russia is very Inconsistent
year ago and II is safe TO gamble that he wants
1t now worse than he did then."-uAfe.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14
A LUNCHEON AT AMERICAN EMBASSY.

London Feb. I3.-Ambassador Choate and Mrs
ChOate gave a luncheon to-day az their residence.
ON Carlton House Terrace. in honor of the Spanish
Ambassador. the Duke de Mandas who Will
retire from his post The guests We're the Duke
and Duchess de Ma9daS. the German and Austrian
Ambassadors, the Turkish Ambassador and his
wife. the Danish Minister and his Wife and daush-
ter. John r. Carter second secretary of the Amer
lean Embassy, and Mrs. Carter: Colonel Dawson
and Mrs. Dawson. Miss PauncefOte Miss White,
G w. Wadsworth third secretary of the American
Embassy, and William Phillips, Ambassador
Choate's secretary. Count Benckendcrn. the rus
stan Ambassador, was unable . be present in con-
sequence of a previous engagement with the Pyhnes
of Wales
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14

played equally responsible roles in bringing on
the General Slocum holocaust. 1t is the duty OF
Congress to forestall repetition of that Tragedy
here or in any other harbor. We cannot beiieVe
that this duty will be neglected. even In the
hurry and confusion of the closing days OF
short session.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14

The treasures OF college athletic associations
by means depleted 10 require the
assistance of free advertising but we don't
mind saying that hockey is exceedingly in
teresting game TO watch and that persons who
have remained ignorant of that fact might do
we'll to enlarge their experience before the sea-
son closes.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14

win proceed TO Aiken. $, G. as the guests Of Mr..
South next week
Mrs Henry Draper win entertain the Thursday
Evening Club on February o at her house. IN Madi-
son-ave.
Mrs. Charles De Rham. jr-. viii give reception
on Friday afternoon for her daughter-in-law Mrs.
Henry c. De Rham.
Mrs. Joseph Hartman. who has been staying
with Mrs Stephen H. OIin. has left town for Aiken
S. c. Mr.. and Mrs Arthur 3. Twombly return to
town from Washington this week
Mr. and Mrs Hamilton Mex. TwombIy and Miss
Ruth Twombly leave for Palm Beach tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs F. Egerton Webb also take their de-
parture tomorrow for the same destination
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. jr.. is recovering from
a severe attack OF grip.
Society was extensively represented yesterday at
Madison Square Garden. where the Westminste-
Kennel Club opened its twenty ninth annual bench
the exhibitors.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunbar Pruyn are expected
to-day from the Adirondaeks- They were members
Of D.; and Mrs Seward Webb,s house party at
the Webb lodge over Lnecin's Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. J. Woodward Haven have gone to
II 2n Ca Tsy Win res Ts%s 6o i5rf & for three
Mrs John Parsons gave large dinner las,
night at her home. No 90 East Ssth-st-
Les Huguenots'' was given laste7night the
opera. with Mines Nordica. seuysrich and Walker
as well as Signor Caruso. in The cast Among
those present were Mrs. Astoria Jacob Astor
Mrs. Vanderbilt Miss Gladys Vanderbilt. Hiss
Grace Chaplin. Mrs. GambrilL Mrs Egertoa
Winthrop Mr.. and Mrs. George Cabot Ward Mrs
Alfred c. ChaFin. Mrs. Norman Whitehouse, Mr.
and Mrs E. RathOone Bacon, Miss Trevor. Mr.
and Mrs. George Henry Warren and Mr. and Mra
Henry C1ews.
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Irrn,r- rIlp rn1r1rNE RrrREATT.l

Washington, Feb i3-President Roosevet ana
party left Washington at 1870 o'clock this morning
by special train for a two days visit 10 Ne"-ioiA
Accompanying the President were MIS- fNooSe'eit
the Secretary of War and Mrs. Taft. Mrs CoWieS
Mr. and Mrs W. EmIen Roosevelt, who have neeh
guests at the White House. and Secretary Loeo
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14
OLDEST CHURCH IN NORTHWEST BURNS.

Marietta. Ohio. Feb. 13-The First Congresa-
tiona Church. OF this city. the nrst church IN 'e
Northwest Territory, completely desefoSeo 0S
IRE to-day. The church built In llSS ana aas
been several times remodeled. the last ufne this
years ago. although the general structure was al
ways maintained. Loss. $4,000
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14

Theatrical managers opposed 20 the Wagner
bill to curb spectators in theatre tickets can
attention to the fact that the city authorities
are to blame. they give men permits TO sell tne
tickets on the sidewalks. The Tribune mas oe
fore called attention to this practice. instead OF
giving these spectators a legal standing ana
encourag ging them to prey upon the theatre
going public there should be stringent ordi-
nance against ticket speculation. and would De
If the City Fathers were as careful OF the IN
terests of the citizens as they are Of the graft
ers"
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The Democrats in the House seem to think the
only way to secure party unity is to fight for 1t.

A limited marriage bill has been introduced in
the Colorado Legislature Haven't the Colorado
politicians trouble enough on their hands un-
ravelling the mysteries of voting as ii is prac-
fised in Denver?
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14
Hearts are trumps to-day.

Another miliion-dollar gift has come to chi
cago University. 1t begins to look as II Presi-
dent Harper may yet live 10 see the realization
of his dream-a S50OO0OOO university on the
Midway.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14
Mr.. coNeER GOING TO JAPAN.

Manila, Feb l3-Edwin I'll. Congsr. American
Minister TO China, viii sail February Is Tor
Japan. where he will complete his vacation.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14
About People and Social incidents.

will proceed 20 Aiken. 8 c. as the guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Payne Whitney. who leave for the
South next week.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14
NEW-YCRk SOCIETY.

St Valentines Day will be celebrated tonight by
a considerable number of entertainments. among
the most notable OF which Mrs. NJ. Orme VIII
sons 'diner a tete.' followed by music, at her
house. in East 64th-st.: Mrs. William z. Iselins
dance at Sherry's and large theatre party given
for Miss Blanche Shoemaker by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry F. Shoemaker. who will afterward
take their guests the St. Regis for supper and
a dance
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14

Among other dinners set for tonight is one
given by Mrs. Edward c. Hoyt, at her house. in
East e7th-st. while among those giving receptions
Mrs. Charles Elliot Warren and Mrs. Fred
erick +. Thompson.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14

Mr. and Mrs. Henry A C. Taylor will spend the
spring cruising about the Mediterranean with
party of friends. board their yacht. the Wan
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spensed daily from to O'Clock. Ihat is d
rture that out-Americas America.
THE LuxURIEs OF THE sIMPLE.
Listen to my sorrows
Owing to my wife
She's a monomantac
On THE Simple Life.
Saws she wants a homestead
Somewhere in the hills,
Far from wear and shove and tear
And the pace that Kills.
Just a simple cottage,
Free from pomp and SHOW,
(Real estates expensive
Where she wants TO go).
Wants some woolly lambkins
On the hills TO browse.
Wants some chickens, horses, ducks,
Ditto pigs and cows.
Wants some simple furniture
Built for art and use.
(These rough hewn interiors
Cost to beat the deuce)
Wants trickIing river
Near our sylvan haunt
Fact there's nothing out Of doors
That she doesn't want.
Spare me, wife. o spare me
This simplicity
Do not soorn our uptown fiat.
With its luxury!
Not for us the humble
Country pleasures. dear,
While our incomes limited.
Seven thou year.
With our vulgar glitter
Be content, my wife
We're not nearly rich enough
To lead the Simple Life!
New-York tribune., 1905-02-14

Grace Church will be the scene this afternoon of
the wedding of Miss Laura Livingston SatteFlee and
Tracy Ayre Johnson. The ceremony will be per-
formed by the rector. the Rev. DR.. W. r. Hunt
ington, and the bride will be given away by her
father. DR. F. lie Roy SatterIee. Miss Grace BIddIe
will be her only attendant, while William V. Hig-
gins and Albert Hale, of Boston and Guy Van
Arnringe WmeTding Biddle. Robert Swan and
Hugh Milliken will be the uSherS. Reginald John
will be his brothers best After the cere-
mony there will be a reception at DR.. Satterlee's
house, in West 1sth-st.
Lady Algernon Gordon Lennox and her daugh-
ter. Miss Ivy Gordon Lennox. will sail this week
from England for New-YOrk. and on their arrival