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THE DAILY STANDARD TJNION BROOKLYN, jSTJNDA FE ItUARY 3, 5 The Third Lecture of the eerlee by SARAH TYSON RORER will be given Wednesday, Feb'S 4, 2.80 P. M. Fourth poor. Subject. Better Methods of Cooking Inferior Cute of Meet.

Special Upright fill MUSCLE AT flUlTEBY-E A' RELIABLEj CARPETS BLOSSOM TIME IN OUR CARPET DEPARTMENT promises a hardest of beauty and comfort to be enjoyed at all seasons. Our own progressive country has collaborated with our English Cousins In the production of this profusion of exquisite textures, delicate colors and blossomy freshness at bargain prices that are repraeentatlve of the values found throughout the entire establishment, Tapestry Brussels Carpets 65c. a yd. I i (Reduced from 85c. and 1 STATELY PARLOR FURNITURE REDUCED.

Every up-to-date parlor can 6 stlO further beautified from our bargain eiy-' slum. (Bit or mahogany Inlaid divans, graceful, SleUder-looklng, but decidedly strong, quaint tab! eo lower tier for books-upper tier for tea things, and an endless array of 'music-comer" accessories, from exquisite dablnets to artistic lamp all ths very acme of economy with present reduced prices. Decorated China Lamps $4.95. (8pun brsss fount 11-Inch Globe) (Reduced from $7.25.) Everything for housekeeping to make this old world Jog along a ltttlte easier all the modern conveniences In ranges and cooking utensils even 'carpet sweepers and sewing machines with the power of the word RELIABLE, are at lowest prices. LONG CREDIT ri I (at COWPERTHWAIT FLATBUSH AVENUE, NEAR FULTON STREET.

New York Stores: 104 to 108 West 14th Street. 1 ncreased Floor, Space, More Room For New Departments. -MORROW usher In scene of (Trent activity throughout our building, tha noise and bustle of a score of expert carpenters what was considered, but a few years ago ample space we now find Inadequate for this rapidly Increasing business. With these improvements complete we shall add new depart merits and Increase the facilities of our present lines to GREATER MAGNITUDE. Notwithstanding these alterations.

We are mindful bt the present needs of our patrons, and continue as usual pur Price Saving Sales For To-Morrow and Tuesday. Ladles spring Costumes. Fashionably Tailored and In the Most Desired Fabrics. Offered at Inducements. BLACK CHEVIOT SUITS, short jaunty jackets, full flare flounce skirt, lined throughout with taffeta silk.

Value 125.00, HEW DRESS SKIRTS, black cheviot serge, skirts with stitched band of 1 taffeta silk, full flare, Value $5.25, BLACK BROADCLOTH SKIRTS, with three stitched bands of silk, flounce Bhapes, lined with best percallne and velvet blfiding, Value SILK MERCERIZED SATEEN PETTICOATS, with fine pleated ruffle, black and colored, Value $1.50, Special Reductions in UPW0L3TERY DEPARTMENT. PORTIERES, mercerized silk effect, with corded sides and bottom, lft ft 8 regularly sold at $13.75. BED SPREADS, CROTCHET, 59c. and 79c BLANKETS, 11-4 gray fleece, AQr slightly Imperfect, pair COMFORTABLES, full glze, white cotton tilled; covered with good quality QOyt yllkollne. each FUR BABT CARRIAGE 7 Qt ROBES, with pocket, byo GOOD THINGS TO EAT In Brooklyns Finest Grocery Dept.

(Basement.) ARGOSY PEAS, regular 13c g-' Monday' and Tuesday special per can. INFANT CORN, nothing better at price; special Monday and Tues- fie, day, per can, ASPARAGUS, Btar Brand, Oyster Rv, 33c. quality; special Monday and Tuesday, per ran, "Mb' HONEY-SUCKLE brand Lemon Cling Peaches; special Monday and Ifi. Tuesday, can, per FANCY NAVEL ORANGES, seed very sweet; special Monday and Tuesday, pgr CANDY DEPARTMENT. (Basement.) A NEW WRINKLE, combination of Rop Corn, Peanuts and Cocoanut, can- I died: special per half-pound box, (Send for free postal cards for ordering DRESS GOODS DEPT.

An additional shipment Of 44-lnCh BILK and WOOL CREP0N3, sliver, gray, castor, Browns, garnet, wine, navy and AO, marine blue, value $1.50 yard, MOb BLACK BRILLIANTINE, 38-lnrh Perfect Black English Brllllantlne, value yard ALL SILK FLANNEL TAFFETA, cream, white, light blue, pink, old rose goblin, csrdlnal. silver gray, navy, hello- CQf trope or black; actual value 80c. yd "'V BOYS CLOTHING Spring Styles. $10.00 LONG PANT SUITS, QC For Young Men, 14 to 19 Years. O.FJ For Immediate wear or very soon.

High-class Worsteds, Serges and Cheviots! Many designs! No charge for alterations $5.00 BOYS SUITS, 3 to 16 Aft years, 1 A.UF 3 to 8 years. 8-plece Vestee Tuxedo Suits, with Bilk Vests; 7 to It years, -d-piece Double Breasted Suits, materials the very finest; for immediate or spring wear, large Selection of styles! We also continue Our Pale of HALF PRICE WINTER CLOTHING. Best Opportunity of the Season. ft 50c. SALE OF NFNS GLOVES.

SPLENDID QUALITY KID GLOVES, tans and reds, suitable for walking or driving; also wool lined, Cflc regular $1X10 grades, Gvv, LADIES KID GLOVES. LADIES KID GLOVES, In all the leading shades of tans, reds, modes, whites, grays, browns, etc. CA $1.00 quality INFANTS' DFPL INFANTS FINE QUALITY SHORT WHITE DRESSES, elegantly trimmed with fine embroidery and lace, some with hemstitched skirts and ruffle. rg- Si ularly sold at fil.25 to $1.39, CHILDRENS rtNE CAMBRiq SHORT SKIRTS, with tucks and hemstitching, 3 months to 6 years, 7flc 50c. qualitv, CHILDRENS SHORT SKIRTS, elegantly trimmed with flnf embroidery rod cluster tucking, value $1.25 and AQ $1.50, sizes 6 months to 6 years, TWO SHOE VALUES.

Unequalled Anywhere. LADIES FINE GLACE KID AND CLOTH TOP SHOES, button and lace, three assortments of toes, patent leather tips; widths to.EE, QC sizes 315 to $2.50 qualitv 170 LADIES HAND-SEWED WELTS, In fine Glbce Kid, cloth top, cork soles r.nd patent leather; alt sizes; widths A to EE, sizes 115 to 7. 1 Qf Value, $3.98, -Mr. Duffy8 House; Ransacked While Family Were Absent The bomb bt Edward Duffy, at 127 Cleveland Street, was visited by burglar yesterday afternoon and a' quantity of clothing and jewelry carried off while the family weer absent, Duffy la a superintendent of Custom House Inspection. He ocuples the house With his wife, two daughters and a son, all grown up.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Duffy went to a matinee, accompanied by her daughters, Mary and Florence, James Duffy, the sop arrived home about 3:46 o'clock and fotlnd the house In confusion. Th bureau, drawers in the bedrooms snd the sideboard tn the diningroom had been ransadked. -The Value of the property carried off cannot a jet be estimated. It Included some diamond Jewelry belonging to Mr.

Duffy and her daughters and all ths Silverware. Mr, -Duffy's private desk Was also ransacked. The police Of the Liberty avenue station were notified and detectives were placed on th case. Hiirkirnini rn Steps Toward Canonization of the Late Mother Seton The Very Rev. P.

8. McHale, C. president of Niagara University, has received authority to begin the search for facts upon which the elevation of Mother Seton to the rank of "Venerable may be conducted. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the daughter ot Dr. Richard Bayley, Health Officer of the Port, who died on Aug.

17, 1S01. Miss Bayley was married In 1799 to William M. Seton. They had children. Mr.

Beton died. In Italy, Dec. 27, 1803, while abroad for his health, and the widow returned to New Fork, where she opened a school to support hetself and her children. Bhe became a convert to 'the Roman Catholic faith In 1806 and started in 1810 the Order of the Sisters of Charity. If the title of Venerable Is conferred upon her, followed by that of Blessed," she will then be eligible for canonlratlon as a taint.

If ernon-lsed, Bhe will be tbe first native of the United States upon whom Rome will have conferred this distinction. INDIANA TO EXECUTE BY MEANSF ELECTRiCITY. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb, Durbin to-day signed the Ml) pfovldlng for the electrocution of murderers Instead of hanging them. TO OPEN APRIL IS JACKSONVILLE, Feb. Young, president of the National Baseball League, Is at Eden, on tbe lower east coast, resting.

In an Interview he stated that clubs will be formed In seme league cities which will belong to the American Association, but that these Clubs win act in harmony with the National League. The season win open AprU II and dose Oct fi Young says that if the American Association wanted to fight tt would be accommodated. I1ILTSM TYPE OF fill FIDE fit TURIN, Feb, 3. Construction on th new type of rapid fire field just adopted by the government, WIU be begun in the areenal here next month. The gun is of steel with a bore of seventy-five millimetre and a rang of forty thousand meters.

By the terms of th contract, 433 of these tuns must be finished In eighteen months. Fifty thousand of the new pattern shills will be turned out as rapidly possible, WITNESS ABSENCE CAUSES POSTPONEMENT. vr-m II II ...1. nr OYSTER BAY. L.

Feb. t-The Inquest Ip the ease of Gam Constable Jacob Abrams, who was found dead in his home here yesterday, was not held to-day on account of the absence of an Important witness. The Inquiry will take place next Tuesday. Abrams was a well-known character, and had long been a victim of practical jokes among th young men. When found yesterday his face was covered with a coating of golf leal Abrsms called at th house of Edward Baker on Thursday night.

He was under tbe Influence of liquor. Some Urn later two men were seen taking him home. When he was found the dead man was lying on the Boor fully dressed. The authorities aay th Inquest, will show that the man's death was caused by alcoholism snd was not ths result of a THE PRISON HIS DEATH CHAMBER. cm OF' MEXICO, Feb.

2. Arrel Pons, who, with all th staff of El Alacran, he most famous comic paper In Mexico, vaa arrested on a charge of criminal ibel, brought by the Under Secretary of Communications, Is dying In prison her. FIREATWAYCROSS, GA. WATCROS3, Feb. 2 The McLendon Block, one of tbe oldest business butldlns In Wsycross, was destroyed by fire to-day.

Loss. $30,000, O' FURNITUKE -BARGAINS their parlors, Johnston Building, Nee ins street and Flatbush avenue, and tt was a decided success. -Vlce-Preldent David L. Woolsey, who is also chairman of the Entertainment Committee, 'announced the rules regulating the games, of which ten were played. Eleven prises were awarded.

First prise, Mrs, Welwad, a silk umbrella; second prize, Mre. MC-Farlane, handsome pair of vases; third prize, President W. L. Mead, a shaving set! fourth prize, Mre, Davlge, a paly Egyptian vases; fifth prize, Mrs. Hod-gins, a smoking set: sixth prize, Miss Edith Ferris, a fancy ash receiver seventh prize, C.

M- Corey, gilt edge cards in leather ease; eighth prize. Hagye, fancy cap and saucer; ninth prize, G. Denlsch, claret cup with silver top; tenth prize, E. T. a lamb's wool mat; eleventh prize, John McDowell a Iambs wool mat Among the guests were Mr.

and Mr. Cooper, and Mrs. F. E. Currier, Mrs.

McFarlane, President W. L. Mead, J. P. Hall and family, John and William Younte, President and Mrs.

Weeks, Dr. Herbert C. Fry, Miss Blanche Fry, Sidney Fry, John McDowell. W. L.

Young, Mr. and Mre. Young, Mr. Edwards, Mre. Reilly, D.

L. Woolsey, A. Hague, Mrs. and Miss Davlge, Mr. and Mrs.

Bacon, President and Mr Fueroach, Miss Emma Wardlaw, Mrs K. M. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. MUlen, Mre.

Schmidt, Prof. Gins-burg, Mrs. Fawcett and many others. Th next euchre of this council Will be held on Thursday Feb. 31, at th same rooms, i i After enjoying the fruits of quietude toe the past two weeks' Capt William' H.

Wilson and his gallant guard, assisted by Comrade M. H. Crego, were again brought into action at ths meeting of Valley Forge Connell, No. TO, Jr. Cyder U.

A. last Monday evening, with Councilor George E. Cutler at his customary place of doty. A. Butler waa put through th degree amidst am enterprising gathering of Juniors.

A number qt additional features were wttnesaed during the proceedings, affording plenty of enjoyment: also valuable Instruction. Samuel H. Cornell, Clarence B. Illffe, Charles B. Many nnd Dr, Benjamin F.

Knausa were tried and eonvlcted before a mock jury for performance In the council Prof, Block and Vice Honda heard their case. A eet of resolutions was read and adopted in regard to the flag being hoisted over the publlo schools. Brooklyn Lodge No. 3, ft. G.

will celebrate Its first anniversary on Friday evening, Feb. 15, tn tbelr rooms, Ccurt and State streeta The committee In charge promise a pleasant tlm to alL On Sunday evening, Feb. 10, the members of the lodge knd their friends will attend divine service at the Welcome Primitive Methodist Church. The regular meeting of Suydam Council 1743, R. was held on Monday evening, Jan.

28, at th meeting rooms, Hall Th Usual business of the council was carried on by tbe hew regent, Brother H. Glore, in fuch a way as to prompt th members and officers of th council to congratulate lilm for the able manner In which he performed his duties. Orator Reuben L. Haskell prepared an elaborate entertainment for the meetings The numbers were entertained with instructiv speeches by Past Regent Brother George P. Claus of Undine; Past Regnt Brother John D.

Rosenbrock; Vice-Regent Brother Davidson; Brothers Munson, Sthtnck, Albrecht and others, of Suydam. A business meeting of the Entertainment Committee was called and arrangements are to be made for a euchre to be held the latter part of February. 1 A regular weekly meeting of Gen. Wayna Council, 48, Jr. O.

U. A. aws held ast Tuesday evening at tbe council rooms, Hart's Hall, with Frank Bopp presiding. Interest was centered upon ths subject of the formation of a new Stats council, which will take place on Feb. 13 and 13, at Harts Hall, Gates avenue and Broadawy.

Bo far about forty councils bavs sent In credentials to th secretary of the committee, who is a member of No. 43, and It Is expected tbat many more councils will be heard from In a few Acme Council No. 154, National Provident-Union, wil- bold -Its next regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 7, In the Johnston Buildings, corner of Nevlns srteet and Flatbush' avenue, It Is expected that some candidates will be Initiated very shortly. President Weeks and his staff extend a hearty invitation to all i Athletes Do Some' Clever Sprint- 4 A ing in Thirteenth Regiment 1 9 fi 'H i Great DrHI Halfcrowded Witli i ij 4 3,500 People.

1 1 WW 41 I i Probably th largest crowd over at tending a series of athletic games in the Thirteenth Regiment armory, at Rtimnef and Jefferson avenues. Was pres-ent at the games of the Battery Ath-letto Association last night. Galleries and th teats about tht drill floor were filled, knd provisional accommodations bad to be found for many others. It Is estimated that betweed 1,000 and 1,000 people witnessed the many exhibitions of skill and muscle 'given by the mem bert of Battery When It IB Consider ed also that all the athlettd events were open to members of Battery only, the popularlty of this command of the Thirt teenth becomes plain. Battery more is well able to attempt such a pro i Jeot as that which was last night brought to So successful an lesue, for It la admit ted that has a larger team Of athletes of the first order than any other or- sanitation of Ite else in Brooklyn, or In Manhattan either.

The; Officers Of thS course are to be complimented Upon the promptness with Which the events were run oft. Ons Of the pettiest races of the even-, Ing 'was the" 223-yard hurdle, won in iman fashion by McCormack, the Scratch Man, who was well to the fogp, hot only Hi this -event, but also In several etheri on the programme, Second 1 and third man, hbwever, pushed McCormack hard, for there were differences of one and two feet respectively at the finish. 'There was little doubt about the result of tb three-mil bicycle pursuit race almost from the start, Dougherty holding his lead Of half a lap with but little interruption. MuCh amusement was furnished the audience In the special fat mens 440-yard dash, in which there were five appropriate entries. The potato raca and the sack race also were cause for considerable laughter.

Following the games, from 10 o'clock until midnight, the men who had shown their prowess In running clothes, donned other attire and, with their many friends from the galleries, kept the band busy playing dance music. Altogether, the first indoor games of Battery were an Unqualified success. The next affair of Battery -E will take place on the evening of Feb. 6, and will be A progressive euchre party, and It Is expected that their many friends will respond to make the (Tairas successful as they helped to Make that last night. The summaries follow: 75-Yard Run, Handicap Final htat: Won by R.

M. Underwood, 4 yards; second, H. O. Thompson, 7 yards; third, Wil-Jlam Rowan, scratch. Time, 1-1 seconds 880-Yard Run.

Handicap Final heat! Won by C. Y. Beecher, yards; second, H. Hallman, 40 yards; third, R. M.

Un- derwood, yards Time. 2.97. Sack Race. 76 Tarde First heat won by N. 8.

McLeod; second, H. C. Moore, Time, 13 1-5 seconds. Second heat won by L. Megros; second, Edward Gordon.

Time, 16 seconds. Third heat won by William D. McCormack; second, H. 8, Thompson. Time, 16 seconds.

Final heat won by William D. McCormack; second, L. Megroz; third, N. S. McLeod.

Time, 13 1-6 seconds, 120-Yard Hurdle Race, Handicap First heat won by D. McCormack: see nd, B. R. Pants, 16 yards; third, W. P.

Beech, er, 10 yards. Time, 30 seconds. Three-Mile Bicycle Pursuit Race Won by J. Doughertys second, J. Karkella Time, 7:34 4-6.

1 440-Yard Run, Handicap Won by Wll 11am, Roman, scratch; second, A. Zander, li yards? third, H. Thompson, 34 yards Time, 64 seconds. Three-Legged Race for 75 Yards -Won by W. P.

Beecher and Y. Beecher; second, William H. Rowan and H. L. Hillman.

Time, 10 1-6 second. Potato Hare First beat won by F. Gactjens; second, D. Coger. Time, 1 min.

note. Second heat won by William D. McCormack; second, H. H. Hillman.

Time; 1:03 1-6. Final heat, tor13 yards, won by William D. McCormack; second, C. Gactjens; third, Coger. Time, it 14 seconds.

i Special Fat Mens 440-Yard Race-Won by H. Cook; second, Higgins; third, E. F. Meyer, Time Ifia Wall Scaling Contest Won by Squad under Corporal H. M.

Coger In 1:33 3-5. One Mile Relay Race Between regular team composed of William D. McCormack, William Rowan. Harry Hillman and James Farretr and eight picked men en the seoond team four men ran against eight. Won by second team In 3 41 1-6, composed as follows: A.

Zender, F. Bquiers, D. Coger, Ray Underwood, 1. Roy, Center, H. Thompson nnd 8.

Bowdoln. CHEMICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS' 1 The February meeting of the 'New York section of the American Chemical Society will be held in the Assembly Room of the Chemists Club, at 103 West Fifty-fifth street, next Friday evening, and will be called to order at 1:15 o'clock. The programme of the evening Will be as T. Stearns, Tbe Chemistry of Materials used in Perfumery and Kindred C. W.

Volney, "Decomposition of the Chloride of the Alkali Metals by Sulfuric Acid, with exhibition of crystals; H. T. Vulte and Harriet W. Gibson, Metallic Boapt from Linseed Oil, An Investigation of their Solubilities in Certain of the If. C.

Sherman and J. F. Snell, (a) On the Heat of Combustion as a Factor la tbe Analytical Examination of Oils," b) The Heat of Combustion of Some Commercial OUs. KNOCKERS CLUB BALL The second annual reception and ball of the Original Knockers -Club will be held to-morrow evening, at Joseph Brelt-kopfs Hall, Bushwlck, Jamaica and Pennsylvania avenues, Hast New York. It Is snnounced that Chuck Connors, the "Mayor of Chinatown assisted by his wife and company, will appear la Tbe Chinatown Cake Walk.

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RILLED BULL. John Styrr, of Brooklyn, Who Was In Charge, Placed Under Arrest. Edward Mlntus, a workman employed In the construction of the new Bryant (Park Studio building, at Fortieth street and Sixth avenue, Manhattan, was crushed to death yesterday, being caught between tha elevator and the sixth floor. The police arrested John Styrr, 31 years old, of 238 Forty-fifth street, Brooklyn, who was In charge of the elevator by which Mlntus was killed. MR.

DAMROSC'HS CONCERT. The second Saturday Symphony Concert brought a goodly gathering of old artd young to the Academy yesterday afternoon to listen to Frank Damrosch and hie orchestra. Even the boxes were filled, and keenest Interest was para mount in every face as the conductor explhfried tbe facts concerning the musical compositions. Miss Katherine Hey-man, pianist, was the soloist. It was fi programme particularly suit ed to youthful minds, but older minds found much that Is instructive and well worth the hearing, and the simplicity of Mr, Damroscb's talks makes their Impression lasting one.

In commemoration of the funeral of Queen Victoria across the Atlantic the programme opened with the wonderfully beautiful Ero-lca Symphony of Beethoven's (No. 3), which was carefully played and fully appreciated. The prelude to "Hansel and Gretel," Humperdincks pretty Uttle musical setting of the familiar fairy tale, followed, and before the orchestra interpreted the music for the audience its story was simply told by the conductor. As a preface to this he defined the difference between a prelude and an overture, -the latter being more In the style of a sonata as described in the concert of a month ago, but the former an expresslbn of as many theme as th composer wishes to introduce. Certain descriptive passage were particularly effective, as when the violins aptly expressed Hansels reply to th witch's question, It is the wind, the wind, th heavenly wind, and the quaint Uttle theory that th aand man eend the children to sleep, but the dew man wakes them up, was eloquently exemplified by the bright, lively muslo of th orchestra.

Wagner's "Siegfried was later beautifully played, and here th conductor described th different motive tbat mak up th composition. He called tt a tone poem. How Wagner's lev for bis hero Siegfried had caused him to give his eon the nSm and to dedicate the Idyl to hi wife ai they watched by the cradle etde, wee charmingly told. Th orchestra 11 number yrad Tschal-kowskys Jolly Utttl' Nut Cracker Suite," and It proved very captivating, with It dash and tuneful melody. Like th other numbers, tt preceded by a description 'of Its Miss Herman played brilliantly, 1 with admirable finish and technique, for her first number, (a) Album for th Young" (Schumann)! Folksong; Th Wild Horseman; May, Dearest May; Italian Sailors Song, (b) Sonata in major, op.

49, No. (Beethoven); Allegro mn non troppo; Tempo dl Mlnuetto. Mr. Damrosch explained later th exquisite tenderness of the Beethoven sonata a having been Inspired hr soms tender child thought and thus inscribed. Liszt's Study tp flat major (b, Gondo-II era, and CampSnella) was cleverly Interpreted by Miss Herman.

Though she lacks true musical expression, her fingering and dexterity are marked, and In particular the Gondallera movement was greatly enjoyed. REGIMENTAL BAND I DEMANDS UNION PAY. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. t-The State Is In a row with local musicians' union over the burial of the late Gov, Mount. A regimental band, which took part In the funeral.

Insisted that It shall be paid the union scale, while the Adjutant-General says he can give the musicians only th pay of the enlisted men In the Indiana service, $1.60 a day. Young But Strong Branch of Order of Eastern Star Receives Fredrika Nathan She Is High In the Order Ceremony and Ritual Performed in Splendid Manner. fraternity Jotcs. The chapter room of Flatbush Chapter Order of the Eastern Btar, was dedicate laet Wednesday evening with approprtatt ceremonies, conducted by Most Worthj Grand Matron of the State of New York Mrs. Rebecca "Niner, assisted by her soclate grand After the dedication ceremony.

Mrs Sarah A. E. Bennett Past District Deputy, presented Flatbush Chapter with a Bible, and Mrs. Fannie Cole gave a handsome bookmark for the Bible. Mrs.

Kurtz presented Past District Deputy Denney and Grand Matron Nicer with souvenirs. Addresses were made by the officers of the Grand Staff, and Mrs. E. 8. Beatty and Mrs.

Cole recited. A collation was served. Gen. Putnam Council, No 1443, R. held lte lest regular meeting on Friday, Jan 25, in Its rooms at Clinton Hall.

Over fifty members were present, eight appllcalljne for membership were received, and Joseph F. Richards was made a member of the order, under Duty IX. Under Duty XVII the Orator passed th-cigars, and after a piano solo by Mr. Bloat, the council was ventertalhed by A. H.

Clark, who gave a )ery Interesting lecture on Gen. Israel Putnam.1 The Council will give a euchre next Wednesday evening at Cooper Hall, Bedford avenue and Fulton atreet. The "next regular meeting of the Council will be held on Friday, Feb. 8, and will be Fiat Regents Night, on which occasion Duty IX will be performed by thepast regents. Artistic Lodge 101, O.

O. held a well attended meeting at the rooms on Tuesday evening laet. After btialnea the brother enjoyed a pleasant hour together. There were some visiting brothers present, among whom were G. Trace of Ivanhoe lodge and P.

G. Brockway of Magnolia lodge, who were called upon to mak remarks. The Entertainment Committee held a meeting and decided to give a smoker and hot lunch on Tuesday evening, Feb. 28. The drlllmaster, O.

R. Seymour, announced a drill In the Initiatory degree, whtch was well executed. Th officer elected for th year 1001 for Union Council No. It, Catholic Benevolent Legion, were installed on Thursday evening in Kearney's Hall, Bridg and High streeta, by District Deputy Francis Dunlgan, assisted by Marshal William Ward. Tbe hall was crowded by leglonltes, evincing th popularity of th Council After the ceremonies an entertainment took place consisting of addresaes by State President Seward, District Deputy Hennessy, tbe Hon.

William Buttling, Deputy at Large J. McGulnnem, song by Cqm-rades McCartney, Reichard, Barton, Turner Spencer, Hanlon, Jones and Henry, and recitations by Comrade Martin, Refreshments were served during the evening. Among those present were: Thomas Seward, President; George SI Lanagan, Chancellor South -Brooklyn, No. 16 John HLJBurke, president Sancta Marla, 105; Peter Higgins, Deputy State Chancellor; JohnJF. Bealln.

Division Deputy; Joseph Relsenbach, vice-president Concord, P. F. Barton: George Mc-Cartrey; E. D. Hennessy, District Deputy; J.

F. Charle J. MoGin-neai. Deputy at Large; John Cully, president Sympathy 638; James Hanlon, Frank Turner, George Henry, Central IT; William Connolly, secretary Central Council 37; R. F.

Martin, Special Deputy; James A- McGaughln, president 290. The officers Installed were: Thomas J. Donohue, president; William Fay, vice-president; B. D. McKenna, secretary; James Coyhe, orator; W.

Ehanley, treasurer; J. E. Lanigan, collector; James MeClean, marshal; James Fshey, P. OSullivan and Breslln, trustees. The annual entertainment and reception of Montauk Council No.

90, Junior O. U. A. was held on Monday evening, Jam 38, tn Wilbur Hall: There was a good attendance of members and tbelr friends. and a good programme waa given and received generous applause.

Tbe Committee of Arrangements was composed of the following: C. C. WU- cox, chairman; John Curley, Georg B. Orr, Herbert Kellum and Bcker; Floor Committee, Harry G. Blazler, chairman; W.

J. Wilson, C. B. Hague, W. G- Barry snd D.

Earl II" Acme Council, No. 154, National Provident Union, held Its first progressive eucher on Thursday night. Jan, Jl at MEETS. Moore, Mollle B. Moore, Emma B.

Wright, Satie I Maneely. Era E. Brader, Lydia Hampson, Nellie Wood, Howard Wood, 'Anna Riley, Helen D. Norton, Edith L. Eames.

Sarah F. Lansll, Levi B. Casa James M. Robbins, Jennie Fowler Kiefer, Katherine I MacLfcan, Emma F. Martin, Florence A.

Kraft. Beset McNeil Florence M. Bennett, Stella IX McMurtry, Grace Hall Wyatt, Katherine W. Kennedy, Nat C. Maneely, Charles L.

Phipps, Robert H. Weems, E. R. Knowles, Charles 8. Hervey, Hubert Smith, Kathryn Bogart, Mary E.

Peareale, Helena W. Winter, Annie Welch. McMurtry. Minnie E. Kirkland, Emma Sleight, Carrie E.

Mills, Francis Van Nate, Lixzle a Balzer, Mary J. Page, Ewald R. Balzer, 'Irving E. French, Frank Lewis Van Nate, William Bennett, Margaret L. Carpenter, Susie E.

8oddard, Victoria A. Wlnckler, May Bapson, O. A. Caldwell, Lole E. Alway, Anna Lenhart.

Anna M. Lenhart, Amelia G. Lenhart, E. 8lelsht, Jennie E. Helen Moore and Kate Hard.

In addition to the members of the chapter, there were present many guests from sister chapters find Masonic lodgea Mardl Gras, New Orleans, February 18, 1901. The Southern R.ttwvy will for thM Ion round-trip ticket. Wuhlngton to New Or lean, at one fare for the trip. Tlcketa on aalr "linJ2r so to return until Marco 7th. Three daily tnalna.

New York to New Orieene. Only line operating through Pullman and dining cart. For full part leu nm call iddrrM New Tor office, 171 nd 11K5 Brodwy. Alex Thweett, Etuter Pisemfer Agent 1169 Br-Ofcdwfcjr, corner Twenty-eighth etreeL TWO SMALL FIRES. A fire occurred at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon on the second floor of 359 Twelfth street, occupied by Charles Van Ordell It caused 3300 damage.

Elisabeth Pase, who Hve on the first floor lost $100 on her furniture, and Hr. Var Ordell places hi loss at 376. The build Ing. which Is owned by Carrie Wessetl was damaged 126. The cause or the amount of insurance are unknown.

A fire la the apartments of Mrs. Mar McKee, on the fourth floor of It Third avenue, yesterday afternoon eansed 71 damage. FAILURE OF ARMY SHOE CONTRACTORS. PHILADELPHIA. Feb.

Mun-dell Jk shoe manufacturers, ons the most prominent concerns hers, and big army contractors, failed to-day. No statement of asset or liabilities, Thore men and women who, by virtue of being Free Masons or members of the Order of the Eastern Btar, were privileged to attend' the reception and meeting of tbe Aurora prata Chapter of the Order of tbe Eastern Btar, which was held lost night at the Aurora Grata lodge rooms on Madison street, near Bedford avenue, enjoyed a rare treat. The reception was given In honor of District Deputy Grand Matron of the First Eastern 8 Ur District, Fredrika Nathan, of Brooklyn. The meeting, of eouree, was open only to members of the Masonic traUrnlty, and the Order of, the Eastern Star, but It was stated after It was over, which was not until oclock, that It was a most 'beautiful and Splendid performance of the ceremonies and rituals of th order of the -Eastern BUr, i Although the Aurora Grata Chapter was not organised until Oct. last, IU growth has been phenomenal already there are enrolled eighty-five member.

Th officers of the lodge have forty-five new members In prospect. Fifteen persons qualified as novitiates last night. Th officers and member of the chapter are not only sanguine but positive that before long the chapter will be one of tbe strongest In tbs EUte. Benjamin Van Wyck Owens, Past DU- trlct Deputy of the Grand Lodge, F. and A.

was responsible for the organization of the Aurora Greta Chapter, and the women give him credit tn large measure tor the unprecedented success that the lodge has attained In such a brief period of time. The officer of the chapter are: Florence W. Banks, worthy matron; Franklin B. Case. Jr worthy patron; Lizzie A.

Wiley, associate matron; Lillie El Robbins, conductress; Elizabeth M. Carpenter, associate conductress; Adelaida C. Owens, treasurer; Mariam Bereeford Tull, secretary; Mollle B. Moore, warder; I Andrew J. Sweeten, sentinel; Sadie Maneely, Adah; Nellte T.

Wood, Ruth; Belle T. Martin, Esther; Alice H. How- land, Martha; Anna M. Riley, Electa; and Willard Forshaw, organist. Among the members of th chapter present were; Emily J.

Howland, Alice H. Howland. B. V. W.

Owens, F. B. Casa Jr George Hdwland. 1L Carpenter, Jessie MacKensie, Cecilia A. MacKenzle, Lillie E.

Robbins, Marian Bereeford Lull. Lizzie A. Wiley, Augusta Morgan, Ida N. Case, Florence M. Case.

F. Caee, Lottie McNeil. France A. Snyder, Adelaide C. Owens, Minnie H.

Funck, Esther M. Finch. Nellie F. I 4.