The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-12-22
NEW LIGHT ON HEREOIHY


h~alGpennles daily and is unable to obtain
them from it's bankers.
The mint authorities. although the profit
on coinipG copper 10 high. decline to supply
all that the banks demand. They maintain
hat the existing supply ought TO be- sum
Cient and that tho stringoncy 10 cause by
the reprehenaibls habit OF boarding. The
universal penny in the slot machine las
had a marked influence on the circulation
Of copper coins. keeping a huge supply
locked up for days together.
A new departure in concert work will be-
witnessed at the Queen's Hall ON January
20 and q. The Illuminated symphony Is
the new art form which will then be pre-
sented to the public.
Herbert Trench, a poet whose work has
not yet received anything like he scoG-
milton is very real merits deserve. win
present his Apollo and the seamen' in
novel fashion. The aim In 20 appeal to the
appreciation through the ear and eye at
the same time.
The symphony which will accompany
the poem has been composed by Joseph
HolbroOke. Both orchestral and choral
music will be employed. The hall will be
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will be invisible and the stage itself in conn.,.
plete darkness.
On a screen at the pack of the stage the
words OF tho poem will be thrown In illu-
minated letters and will pass slowly be-
fore the eyes OF the audience 10 the accom-
paniment OF orchestra and voices.
After examining many patterns the War
n0R.. -. al lanAfh AwAA neNNY tho nANg
pattern sword. and an issue OF the weapon
has been made to a portion OF h First
Cavalry Brigade at Aldsrshot for testing
and report. When these tests have been
carried ont it is probable hat the rearma-
ment Of the cavalry will be taken in hand
at once.
The sword has no cutting edge and Ia
designed solely for thrusting. having a
specially tempered point for this purpose.
lt is rather longer than h present cavalry
Weapon but is considerably lighter. while
the blade is straight.
Such cavalry officers as have had an
opportunity TO inspect the weapon speak
very highly OF it as an advance upon hat
now in use. 1t is intended that all the forces
now carrying the sword shall ultimately he
armed with the new Weapon, but for the
first the cavalry of the line at home are TO
receive H..
Sotheby is TO have an interesting sale
OF autograph letters this week. among
which are two from Robert Burns to his
brother william. They are expected to
bring a record price for this sort Of docu-
ment. as they are signed in full by the
poet and are thoroughly characteristic OF
his style.
The first letter is dated Ellisland, 10th
November. 1888. and mentions the recent
birth Of a son. whom he named Francis
Wallace. after my worthy friend Mrs,
Dunlop Of Dunlop" With regard to the
bankruptcy OF Mr.. Ronald, Burns observes:
lido not think he ever Intentionally injured
any one. I might. indeed. except his wife.
whom he certainly has used very i'll: but she
IL still fond OF him to distra ctiOn and bears
up wonderfully, much superior to him under
this most severe shock OF Fortune.
Women have a kind OF sturdy sufferance
which Qualities them TO endure beyond.
much beyond, the common run OF Men; but
perhaps part OF that fOrtitude is owing 20
meal ms famous for seeing remote consequences
in all their real importance.
am very glad at your resolution Of living
within your income. be that what II will.
The other letter is also dated Ellisland,
February 10. 1890. and was written on the
occasion OF his brothers approaching
departure to London TO earn his living.
The poet remarks:
London swarms with worthless wretches
Who prey on their fellow creatures thought
lessness or insxperience. Be cautious in
forming connections with comrades and COM
~psniOns. You ran be pretty good company
to yourself. and YOU cannot be 100 shy OF
letting anybody know You farther than 10
know YOU a. a sadleT. In a word, IL
ever you he. a. perhaps you may be. in a
strait for a little ready cash YOU know my
direction. shall not see YOU beat while you
fight like a Man.
Both letters have been published in
part in several lives Of the poet. but a
considerable portion of the latter one has
never vet appeared in public print.
Immense popular interest is being taken
in Vienna in the announced sale next
Saturday at the DOrotheum, the municipal
pawnshop and public sale rooms. Of $3.50
~unredeemed pledges, once the property
Of Princess Louise Of Belgium. The divorced
wife OF Prince Philip Of Coburg. The
unhappy lady's stormy past is we'll known:
suffice IL 10 say that having but the vaguest
ideas of he value Of money she has sue
ceeded in piling ND private debts to the
amount Of over $500. 900.
Upon part Of her wardrobe and personal
effects. numbering 1850 separate pieces.
Princess Louise raised loans in Vienna.
redeemable at the end Of June last and
amounting in the aggregate to si2.5OO.
No interest has ever been paid. hut at the
Princeee's request two months grace was
allowed. which respite was extended again
NJ the End OF August.
No settlement having since been offered.
the goods are o to be publicly sold. They
All three large rooms of the big building
and consist Of articles Of the most varied
description. A special stat of experts has
been busy for a fortnight classifying them.
They place the total minimum reserve
value at $4,000. but IL is expected that
popular competition will run up prices far
in excess OF that sum, Every article has
been officially valued. from loose ostrich
feathers at 90 cents each to ermine capes