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A A A A 3 A A A THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK. SUNDAY. JANUARY 23. 1910.

A PERSONAL AND SOCIAL Weddings. WESTCOTT-VAN NESS. Miss Grace Livingston, daughter of Mrs. Jeannette and the late John R. Van Ness, married to George William Westcott, at her mother's home, 824 Nostrand avenue, on Tuesday evening.

The bridesmaid was' Miss Mary Perks. The man was Ralph Herbert, brother of the bride. J. Lester Van Ness, her eldest brother, gave the bride away. The little Misses Adele and Grace Beulah Bolters, nieces of the bride, flower girls.

The ushers were J. Walter Westeott, J. J. Collins, Harry D. Roberts, William H.

Van Ness and De Witt M. Van Ness. The Mrs. George W. Westcott.

ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. Bailey, pastor of the First Dutch Reformed Church, of Williamsburg, under an arbor of pink roses intertwined with smilax. Miss Lillian Kirchman played the wedding march when the bridal party entered the drawing room. The bride wore a a a a a a a a wedding gown of ivory white satin, under white chiffon, and a pearl corsage with pearl trimmings, and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley and white roses.

The bridesmaid wore pale pink chiffon over pink satin, The flower girls carried baskets of roses. Mrs. Westcott is the great granddaughter of Judge William P. Van Ness, and the granddaughter of former Police Captain John Hamblin. deceased.

She is prominent in musical circles in Brooklyn, and was the soprano soloist of First Dutch Reformed Church of Williamsburg at the time of her marriage. Mr. Westcott, who is a prosperous electrical engineer, is the son of J. W. Westeott, proprietor of the Somerset Hotel, at Islip, The couple will reside at 22 Glenwood Boulevard, Schenectady, N.

where Mr. Westeott is in business. Among the wedding guests were: Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Westcott, Miss Helen I. Hambler, Mr. and Mrs. George W.

Rounbold, Miss Mary Smith, Mr. and Mrs. William Rounbold, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Westcott.

Mrs. J. Van Ness, Mr. and Mrs. J.

Lester, Mr. and Mrs. H. Van Ness, De Witt M. Van William, H.

Van Ness, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bolters, Miss Hazel Adele Bolters. Miss Grace Beulah Bolters, Miss Carrie L. McGrath, Mr.

and Mrs. William C. Hamblin, Mr. and Mrs. Harry G.

Bott, Miss Theresa Bott, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Hagerman, Mrs. E.

V. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. E. Stein, Mrs.

K. Hendricks, Miss Virginia A. Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. William E.

Panton. Miss Viola Lent, Anacreon Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wooden, Miss Lizzie Coombs, Miss Lotta Coombs. Miss Rena Lambertson, Miss Fannie Konkright, Norman Henry, Miss Le Price, George Massey, Mrs.

Charles Parks, Mrs. Borgstide, Miss Annie Echeles, Miss Irene Kepler. Etta Haynes, Dr. and Mrs. Ed W.

Lawrence, Ralph Grover, Mr. and Mrs. Claude N. Comstock, Miss Virginia Las Kamp, Miss Lillian Krichman, Jere. Collins, Gus Kirchman and Harry Roberts.

GRAVES-RALEIGH. A pretty wedding was held at 2523 Bedford avenue, Flatbush, on Wednesday evening, when Miss May Raleigh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh, was married to John R. Graves.

The bride was attired in a white satin gown trimmed with imported lace, and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley and white roses. The maid of honor was Miss Adeline Cullen, who wore a gown of peach colored satin and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The best man was Walter Raleigh. The Rev. Father Lynch of St.

Jerome's Church of Flatbush officiated at the ceremonies. Supper was served at 10 o'clock, after which the couple left for Washington, D. for their honeymoon trip. On their return they will reside at 2523 Bedford avenue. The color scheme of the wedding was pink and white.

The remainder of evening spent in singing and dancing. Among those present Mr. and Mrs. D. Raleigh, Mr.

and Mrs. James Raleigh, Mr. and Mrs. John Raleigh, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Raleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Raleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Raleigh, Walter Raleigh, Miss Madeline Raleigh, Raymond Raleigh, Mr.

Mrs. Graves, Miss Kittie Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Graves. Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Graves, Mrs. Lillian Conklin, Mr. and Mrs. Caffery, Captain Cullen, Miss Ethel Cullen, Alfred Cullen, Mr.

and Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Lynch, Miss May Lynch, Miss Nellie Donnelly, Miss Mary Cusack, Master Cusack, Miss Adeli Cusack, Miss Agnes Scheil, Miss Anna Assip, Mr. Reckitt. James Raleigh, John J.

Gillen. William Burke, Miss Joe Magee, Alfred Boyon. Austin and Walter Titus. Miss May Cooke, Miss Agnes Glynn, Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Fallon, James Caffery, Miss Sue and Alice Jouhy, Miss Quinn and Miss Mollie McGuinness, Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Levey, Mr. and Mrs. Wieael, Mr.

and Mrs. Reynolds, Miss Nellie Levey, William Graves, Joseph Graves, Miss May Kelley, Miss Mary Carroll. FITZPATRICK-BYRNE. Miss Helen Marie Byrne, daughter of ex- Alderman Francis J. Byrne of 278 Vanderbilt avenue, was married at St.

John's Chapel, Clermont and Greene avenues, on Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock to William A. Fitzpatrick of 164 South Elliott place. The ceremony was performed the Rev. William McKenna, assisted by the Rev. James E.

Sullivan. The bride was attended by Miss Clara Whelan and the best man was Peter A. McCabe. The bride was attired in a traveling hat and suit of blue. After an extended visit to Washington and Philadelphia the couple will make their home at 239 Troy avenue.

MC CARTHY-O'HALLORAN, A pretty wedding occurred on Sunday evening. January 16. at the Church of the Holy Family, when Miss Loretto O'Halloran became the wife of Jerome MeCarthy. The ceremony WAt3 performed by the Rev. Father Tiebold.

The bridesmaids were Miss Anna Swelekert and Miss Catherine McCarthy. The bridegroom's attendants were William While and Olaf Nelson. The bride was gowned in crape meteor, hand embroidered and trimmed with princess lace and she carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaids were attired in lace robes over yellow silk slips, and carried bouquets of pink and white roses. After the ceremony a wedding supper Was served at the bride's residence.

The color scheme of the wedding was pink and white. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. O'Halloran, Mr.

and Mra. D. F. McCarthy, Mr. and Mys.

Charles Lockretz, Mr. and Mrs. James O'Halloran, Mr. and Mrs. F.

White, Mr. and Mrs. M. O'Halloran, Miss Mary McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs.

John McMahon, Mrs. Thomas O'Halloran, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shuttleworth, Mr. and Mrs.

S. Noyce, Mr. and Mrs. R. Wipler, Mr.

and Mrs. John P. Troy, Mr. and Mrs. G.

Everston, Mrs. Delancy, Miss O'Donnell, Mrs. Young, Lywan Young, Miss Hazel Young, Mrs. Butler. John and Richard Delaney, Tessie and Lilly Murray, Charles Price, A.

Eayrard, Anna Edwards, Edward O'HalIcran, Theodore Degraves, Kitty O'Halloran, David Hamilton, Robert Thorsten, Mrs. Brennan, Marcella Brennan, Charles McCarthy, Joseph Torrey, Mrs. Bingham, Fred Sutherland, Lottie Bingham, May Judge, Florrie Schweickert, Louisa Blass, Ida Bray, Florence Coles, William White, Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. T.

A. Farrell. IVERS-GILLIES. Richmond Hill was the scene of a very pretty wedding on last Wednesday evening, January 19, when Henry V. Ivers and Miss Florence K.

Gillies were joined in the bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was performed at St. Benedict Joseph's Church, the Rev. P. J.

Fahey officiating. Albert C. Campbell, uncle of the bride, was best man, and Miss Josephine T. Comosh, of Corning, N. a cousin, was bridesmaid.

Miss Elizabeth Gillies, Miss Isabella Gillies and Miss Sadie Ivers were the maids of honor. Duncan Gillies, Francis Gillies, Vincent Gillies, Charles Ivers and George Iver: were the ushers. The bride was attired in white satin, trimmed with Irish lace, veil and orange blossoms. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the home of the bride's parents, 441 Welling street, to partake of the wedding supper. Among those present were: Mr.

and Mrs. Ronald Gillies, Mr. and Mrs. A. B.

Ivers, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gillies, Mr. and Mrs. John Comosh.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Magner, John Gillies, John Comosh, Miss Margaret Comosh, James Flanagan, George Comosh, Mr. and Mrs.

J. E. West, Mrs. M. A.

Flanagan, A. C. Campbell, Miss Florence Steinmetz, Chris J. Dalton, Miss Kathryn F. Maher, Mrs.

Mathild Hamel, Joseph Lovell, Miss Loretta Lovell, Miss Rosemary Lovell, Miss Margaret Lovell, Miss Margaret Monahan, Miss Daisy West, Miss Lottie West, Miss Grace West and Miss Anna Cozier. The couple will spend their honeymoon at Hot Springs, whence they will go to Boston, to reside. DE WITT-HACKETT. The marriage of Miss Kathryn L. Hackett.

of Carroll street, and Frank C. De Witt, of Lincoln place, was solemnized on Wednesday evening, at the Church of St. Francis Xavier, the rector, the Rev. D. J.

Hickey, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hackett of 658 Carroll street. Mr.

De Witt is the son Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. De Witt, of 689 Lincoln place. The ceremony was followed by a small reception to immediate relatives, at the home of the bride's parents.

Miss Hackett wag gowned in white satin crepe meteor and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. She was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Agnes Hackett, who wore a gown of pale blue messaline. and carried pink roses. Fred De Witt, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr.

and Mrs. De Witt have left for a short wedding trip, after which they will take up their residence on place. SARGENT-MOSES. A pretty wedding took place Tuesday evening at 433 Third street, where Miss Katherine E. Moses, daughter of Wolffe Moses, was married to Cassell S.

Sargent of Manhatttn. The bride was gowned in a princess robe of lace over white silk and carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Dorothy Moses, her niece, attended as flower girl. I. Sargent of Port Jervis, a cousin of the young man, was After an extended trip through the South the couple will make their home in Manhattan.

Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. Sargent, Mr. and Mrs.

J. Gerson, Mr. and Mrs. 1. Sargent, J.

Moses, Mrs. E. Solomon, Mr. and Mrs Louis Moses, Miss H. Sargent.

W. Moses, Miss Flora Newman, Miss Fannie Moses, Miss FlosMoses, Miss L. Liefert, J. Arthur Moes. L.

Gustam, G. Sargent, I. Sargent, Leon Moses, A. Loeb, Miss Dorothy Moses. NEWHOFF-WALKER.

The marriage of Miss Gertrude J. Walker, a popular Jamaica girl, to Theodore Newhoff took place on Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. W. Baker, 252 Lincoln avenue, East New York. The house decorated with palms and flowers.

The bride was gowned in white crepe de chine and silver lace and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid was Miss Margaret Shea, who was attired in pale blue messaline and lace and carried a bouquet of roses. The bride's niece, little Sybil Knoffel, was the flower girl in pink silk. Charles H. Spencer of Boston acted as best man.

The bride was given away by her brother, Rupert Walker. The ceremony was pera formed by the Rev. Dr. Heischman. A wedding supper was served, after which the couple left for the South, MISS ETTLINGER ENGAGED.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Ettlinger of 148 land road have announced the engagement their daughter, Beatrice, to Louis Selner of 834 Lexington avenue. A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Mr. and Mrs. John Kerwin entertained their relatives and friends at their residence, 1243 East Eighth street, on Friday evening, on the occasion of the twentyfifth anniversary of their marriage. A feature of the event was the music furnished entirely by the children of the Kerwin family. The musical programme was: "The Rosary," Mark A.

Kerwin and Miss Marguerite Kerwin; "Sonata." M. Alphonsus Kerwin and Miss Gertrude win; "Hearts and Flowers," Miss Marie Kerwin; "Wayside Rose," James A. Kerwin and Miss Margaret Kerwin; "Poet and Peasant," M. Alphonsus Kerwin; "La Baladine." Miss Gertrude Kerwin; "Lucia di Lammermoor," Mark A. Kerwin and M.

Alphonsus Kerwin. Supper followed and proved to be a jolly affair. Mark A. Kerwin congratulated the couple, and John Kerwin responded in a happy vein for himself Mrs. Kerwin.

Music and dancing concluded the evening. Among those present were Mrs. Rhoda Handley, M. J. Kerwin, Mrs.

M. J. Kerwin, Miss Gertrude Kerwin, Judge E. H. Kerwin, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank A. Kerwin, Miss Marguerite Kerwin, Mr. and Mrs. James A.

Kerwin, Miss Grace Kerwin, Miss Margaret Kerwin, Mrs. Brenack, the Misses Anna and Nora Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Quinn, Miss Sarah Quinn, Mrs. J.

Coligan, Mr. and Mrs. Holden, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williams, Mr.

and Mrs. Brahe, Mr. and Mrs. Walters, Sidney Baker, William Jones, Renel Denny, T. F.

Walters, Ceorge Peppard, Sidney Baker and Al Kerwin. AID SOCIETY ELECTS. The Amity Mutual Aid Society held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening at 385 Hicks street and elected its officers for the year. The officers are: William A. MeAndrew, president; John J.

Murray, vice president; Thomas Broderick, secretary; John J. Waring. financial eecretary; Felix Drugan, treasurer; John Hannan sergeant -at -arms; trustees, Thomas Hanrahan, Harry Stiglin, James Galvin, William O'Donnell, James Chairman John Murray of the entertainment committee is making preparations for an entertainment to be held soon after the Lenten season. The society meets every Tuesday evening. CHURCH SOCIETY PLANS.

The regular monthly social meeting of the Young Men's Society of Christ English Evangelical Lutheran Church was held 011 Monday evening in the church parlors. Various games and music were given, while during the evening ments were served, Suggestions were made concerning the society's future plans. The members are planning to give a banquet and a play, in the near future. Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of the month, and those who desire to join have been asked to call at the church or communicate with Secretary Hoffman, 533 Knickerbocker avenue, CAMP INSTALLS OFFICERS. The installation of officers for 1910 of Gloucester Naval Camp, No.

5, United Spanish War Veterans, took place at the headquarters, room 2, Borough Hall, on Saturday, January 15. Past Commander Morris Mendelsohn of Thomas H. Band Camp, was the installing officer and Comrade William McCauley, chairman of the memorial and executive committee, was master of ceremonies. Among others present were: Department Commander Maurice Simmons, Commander French, of Gen. George F.

Elliott Camp; Commander Walters, of Admiral Schley Squadron, Past Commander William Johnson. of Admiral Schley Squadron, Past Commander John Whelan, of Naval Camp, No. 49, and John' Finnerty. At the close meeting the members of the camp participated in a supper. On the evening of February 18, at Prospect Hall, the memorial and executive committee of the Borough of Brooklyn will hold its second entertainment and reception, and the officers and members of Gloucester Camp expect to take an active part in the event.

On Sunday 'afternoon. February 20, a "Maine" memorial service under the auspices of Manhattan Borough Council, United Spanish War Veterans, will be held in Carnegie Hall Manhattan. Last year the service was held under the auspices of Gloucester Naval Camp, in Brooklyn. The committee of arrangements consists of Bernhard Wall, chairman; John S. Adkin secretary-treasurer: John P.

Devan, A. H. Aschemor, A. Fairlamb, Leon Greenbaum, Thomas Regan and Alexander J. Swanson.

"SONGS OF MANY NATIONS." A musicale, entitled "Songs Many Nations," given by Miss Elsi: Ray Eddy and Miss Nathalie Thayer, with piano selections by Mrs. May Thornton. McDermott and the Misses Elsie and Dorothy Cohn, constituted the programme of the Aid Society of Classon A Avenue Presbyterian Church on Tuesday. The first number was a Lithuanian song, "Sweet Was the Morning" (Chopin), and a Thuringian folk song. "Hans und Gretel," sung by Miss Eddy.

Mrs. McDermott played a pastorale by Chaminade. Miss Eddy's group of Norwegian songs by Grieg, preceded by an Italian song, "La by Tosti, were "Ein Schwan," and "Ich Liebe Dich." Mrs. McDermott gave a Hungarian song, by Brahms, and Miss Eddy an old French classic by Martiti, "Plaisir d'Amour." Modern French songs were "Viens, Mon Bien Aime" (Chaminade), "Si Mes Vers Avaient des Alles" (Hahn), and Neige" (Bemberg), sung by Miss Thayer Miss Dorothy Cohn played a Chopi. impromptu and Miss Elsie Cohn a Chopin ballad.

Miss Eddy gave a modern German classic song. Lieb, Lieb," by Liszt, and English songs and ballads, "The Violet," Helen Hood; "'Love's Lane Wilson, and "'You Lehman, were given by Miss Thayer. Miss Eddy's final number was the American classic. "The Danza," by Chadwick. A tea followed the mu- sicale.

TO JUMP ON ROLLER SKATES. There was much excitement one night last week at the John K. Neal Republican Club, 52 Har.an street, when a sauerkraut eating contest took place. The chief competitors were John Bloom and Henry Schad. Leader Jacob Livingston, the guest of the occasion, gave the prize to Bloom.

The attention of the club members is centered on their vaudeville show and reception to be given at Palm Garden on Wednesday evening. There will be a number of interesting features on programme, including a high kicking cohen test on roller skates. In this precarious event, Adam Smith, Charles Schad and Louis Klackermeyer will enter. After the entertainment the grand march will be held, in which Fred Gebauer, Theodore Edelmann, Judge David Howard. Jack Tulford, George Dodge and a William Hilderbrand will lea the profession.

A lively time is expected. BABY VOGEL'S BIRTHDAY. Little Miss Shirley Elvira Vogel celebrated her second birthday at her home, 335 First street, on Sunday, January 2. She was the recipient of many pretty presents. Among those present at the birthday party were her parents, her grandparents, Mr.

a and Mrs. Charles Ruger, Mr. and Mrs. B. Vogel, Miss E.

Vogel, Marion Vogel, Mr. and Mrs. A. Werner, Master B. Werner, Mr.

and Mrs. T. Werner, Master Fred Werner, Mr. and Mrs. A.

Vogel, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Aherle, Miss E.

Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Calvert, Mr.

and Mrs. G. W. Vermiely, Master G. Vermiely, H.

H. Her- bert. WILL DANCE IN COSTUME. Court Bay View No. 18, Foresters of America, will give a novelty masque ball this Saturday evening.

January 29. at Prospect Hall. One of the features will be fancy dress drill by a local drum, bugle corps. TRAVEL FESTIVAL. The entertainment at the Bedford branch, Y.

M. C. on this Saturday evening, will take the form of a "travel festival," by Lyman H. Howe. "Traveling a mile a is one of his announced subjects, for he will show the impact on armor plate of a ton projeetile going at that rate of speed.

Foreign lands will also be described, including Italy, India and Switzerland, with their characteristic customs and scenes. There will be several other interesting features to Mr. Howe's talk. BOAT CLUB MINSTRELS. The Varuna Boat Club of Sheepshead Bay will give a minstrel, vaudeville and dance on Lincoln's Birthday eve, at Prospect Hall.

The commitee in charge of the show has secured Frank Har. rington to coach the minstrels, assisted by William Schroeder, pianist. The end men will be John Falk. Henry Share, Frederick Keek and Daniel Lannigan. The boxes have nearly all been sold and from the present outlook it be one of the biggest events ever undertaken by the club.

SOCIAL CLUB MASQUE. Arrangements have been completed for sixth annual masque and civic ball of the Crescent Social Club, at Prospect Hall, on Monday evening, February 7. A. Watson, chairman of the committee in charge, has arranged to street parade on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, February 3, 4 and 5, through the Seventh and Twelfth Assembly Districts, which comprise the club's bailiwick. There will be many original costumes, as a large attendance is confidently expected by the active committee making the arrangements.

FULL MOON MASQUERADE. A big crowd is expected at the carnival masque ball to be held by the Full Moon Social Club at Saengerbund Hall on Wednesday evening, February 23. An active committee has the details in hand. and a successful event is anticipated. There will be many original costumes.

The officers of the novel organization are: James J. Browne, "big moon;" Joseph Lawlor, "crack Joseph Donohue, 'all moon: John Ferguson, "little moon:" Charles W. Aitken, "funny moon:" Richard Bridges, "Junny moon;" Harry Gunhouse, "split moon;" William McNulty, "chop moon." MRS. WALCOTT'S BIRTHDAY. Mrs.

George J. Walcott, widow of Colonel W. H. Walcott of the U. S.

Army, celebrated her fifty-fourth birthday last evening at her residence. 258 Eighty-eighth street, Bay Ridge, with a reception and peanut euchre. A musical programme Wag given by Mrs. Walcott at the piano, Miss Maude Walcott, violin, and Miss Blanche Walcott, violin, Clinton Walcott, 'cello. LIFE SAVERS BALL.

On Friday evening Plum Beach Division of the United States Volunteer Life Savings Corps will hold its annual reception and dance at Tietgen's Turn Hall, Sixteenth street, near Fifth avenue. The officers in charge of the corps are: WIlliam Patrick, captain; James J. Kegan, lieutenant; Thomas T. Grace, lieutenant. On the evening of February 13.

S. E. Freeman of 1158 DeKalb avenue will entertain at his home the members of the Borough Club, a social organization which he founded some time ago. Mr. Freeman is at present treasurer of the club, and has been in part responsible for its ac- TO ENTERTAIN HIS CLUB.

S. E. Freeman, tivity. All the members will be present at the event, while the Borough Quartet, composed of four singers of the organization, will give several selections. Besides Mr.

Freeman, as treasurer, the cfficers of the club are: Nat Silberman, president; Benjamin Newman, vice president; B. Arenwald, secretary, and Is- rael, sergeant GAS EMPLOYES PLAN EVENT. Manager R. Murphy. CLERKS DINE.

The members of the Brooklyn Union Gas Employees Association are perfecting plans for their entertainment and reception to be held at Prospect Hall on Friday, February 4. The committee under the leadership of President Paul Mitchell, has secured an excellent vaudeville entertainment. A novelty in the way of a grand march will be provided by Floor On Wednesday evening the chief clerks of the United Cigar Stores Company of Brooklyn tendered a dinner to District Inspector William S. Smith at Consumers' Park Hotel. Speeches by William S.

Smith, Mr. Bowman, Mr. Monock, Mr. Benjamin and a number of other chiet clerks served to make the evening pass off most pleasantly. Assistant General Superintendent J.

Schwartz spoke on the loyalty of the clerks, to the company. SOCIAL CLUB ELECTS. The Sterling Social Club at its first meeting of the year elected the following officers: President, Donald H. Millard; vice president. Rene Andrade; treasurer, Percy Magnus; secretary, Francis H.

Amy. will hold a cuchre at the clubhouse, 395 Sterling place. At a recent meeting Miss Alice Fleming and Patty Alison of the Crescent Stock Company, were admitted as honorary members. TO HOLD MASK BALL. The fourth mask and civic ball of the Bay Ridge Social Club will be held on Friday, February 11, at Johnson's Shore Road Casino, Fort Hamilton.

The offcers are: Elmer S. Anderson, president; Cochran, first vice president: J. Donahue, second vice president: B. E. Truss, third vice president; H.

A. Anderson, treasurer; J. A. Roebuck, secretary: T. Ricketson, sergeant-at-arms, and Richard McCurdy, floor manager.

FRIDAY CLUB MEETS. The annual reception of the Friday Club was held at the residence of its president, Mrs. P. A. Blake, Atlantic avenue, Lynbrook, on Wednesday evening.

An interesting programme was given as follows: An address of welcome, by Mrs. P. A. Blake: piano solo, Miss Flossie Simonson: address. by the Rev.

Mr. Glover, "How Women Can Help the bass solo, Dr. Arthur Jaques; monologue, Mrs. Chambers; violin and piano duet, Masters Trevail: soprano solo, Master John Proctor; address on Settlement Work, Miss Clark; vocal solo, Charles Offerman; duet. Mrs.

M. F. Cook, Mrs. T. W.

B. Ronalds; bass solo, Charles Ryder, RUTGERS CLUB DINNER. The Rutgers College Club of Brooklyn and Long Island will hold its annual dinner at the University Club on Tuesday evening. Professor R. W.

Prentise of Rutgers College and Philip M. Brett of Manhattan will be the guests of the 00- casion. and a large crowd is anticipated. The officers of the club are the Rev. J.

S. N. Demarest of Queens, Dr. A. S.

Brinkerhoff and A. B. Roome. Y. M.

H. A. TO CELEBRATE. The third anniversary of the incorporation of the Young Men's Hebrew Association will be celebrated at the club rooms, 345A Ninth street, with a smoker and entertainment, on Sunday evening. Several prominent lawyers and business men will deliver speeches.

Louis Miles will head an interesting programme of entertainers. The committee in charge of the affair completed all arrangements and anticipates a large attendance. SHOE WORKERS BALL. The third annual ball of the Goodyear Shoe Operators Protective Union of New York and vicinity will be held at Brooklyn Labor Lyceum, Myrtle and Willoughby avenues, on Tuesday evening. A large attendance of shoe workers is expected.

GAVE KAFFEE KLATSCH. Mrs. Phillip Hart of 200 Bay Seventeenth street, Bath Beach, entertained several friends at a "kaffee klatsch" on Tuesday afternoon. MRS. TEXTER POPULAR.

Mrs. Ida Texter of Ulmer Park is leading a popularity contest conducted by a New York newspaper. AT LAKEWOOD, N. J. Mrs.

Arthur Pinover and daughter Muriel, of Bay Twenty-ninth street, Bath Beach, are registered at the Blythewood, Lakewood, N. J. MKS. MOORE SURPRISED. Mrs.

S. C. Moore of 8703 Bay Twentyfirst street, Bath Beach, was tendered a surprise party on Wednesday evening. FETED MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Mrs.

Harmon W. Cropsey of Bay Thirty-fifth street and Cropsey avenue, Bath Beach, entertained the Neighbors Missionary Society of the New Utrecht Reformed Church, on Monday evening. READY FOR BATH BEACH BALL. Final arrangements have been completed for the annual ball of the O'Connell Club, of Bath Beach, to take place to-morrow evening at Texter's Ulmer Park Casino. The affair promises to be one of the biggest social events of the year in that section.

The committee of arrangements includes H. S. Crook, Patrick Maher, J. J. Kelly, Thomas J.

Connell, John Griffin, Thomas B. McMeckle, Joseph Burns, Paul Cunahan, John Kerrigan, Thomas F. Farley, J. J. Hamilton, C.

J. Hogan, Michael Lane, John Sullivan John Golding. The officers of the club are: President, Patrick J. Walsh; vice-president, B. A.

Flanagan; financial secretary, John MeMahon; recording secretary, D. J. Mahoney; and treasurer, Patrick Costello. OFF ON BUSINESS TRIP. Thomas V.

Shaughness, of East Thirty-fifth street, Flatbush, left on Saturday Porto Rico on a business trip of six weeks as a representative of a large paper concern. TO INSTALL OFFICERS. The G. K. of Veterans, the S.

of V. hold a public Tuesday evening, and Ten Eyck Warren Camp No. 92, Sons Division of New York, and Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 will installation of officers on at Empire Hall, Lorimer streets. CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT.

The Brooklyn Choral Society, under the direction of Bath Glasson, will give a concert on Wednesday evening, February 2, at Memorial Hall, Flatbush avenue and Schermerhorn street. The membership of the society has been largely increased during the last two months and from present indications will be more than doubled for the spring concert, which takes place in May. A selected chorus from the society will assist Mr. Glasson at a lecture on music he is to give at the Academy of Music, Sunday evening, January 30, for the benefit of charity. Applicants desiring 'to become members of the society will receive full information from the secretary on Monday evening at Hart's Hall, Broadway and Gates The following have been elected officers for the coming year: A.

G. Wood, president; 0. S. tres, vice president; M. J.

Driscoll, treasurer; Miss C. E. Klopp, ing secretary; Mrs. F. Kranz, recording secretary; Miss A.

O'Brien, librarian. AT LAKEWOOD, N. J. Mr. and Mrs.

David Schwartz of 107 Sixth avenue are stopping at the Blythewood, Lakewood, N. where they will ayend the week. PENN. UNIVERSITY CONCERT. On Monday afternoon, January 31, the combined musical clubs of the University of Pennsylvania Club will give their annual concert in the ballroom of the Hotel Astor, Manhattan, ARCTIC CLUB TO DINE.

The Arctic Club of America will hold its sixteenth annual dinner and reunion on Saturday evening at the Aldine Association, 200 Fifth avenue, Manhattan. Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley, the president, will preside. Among the speakers and guests will be Ernest Thompson Seton, W. S.

C. Russell and Captain Joseph E. Bernier. PLEASURE CLUB BALL. A good time is promised to those who attend annual ball and reception of the Evergreen Pleasure Club, which is to be at Beck's Casino, Jamaica and Hale avenues, on Saturday evening, February 5.

The club has a large membership and a number of friends, all of whom are working for the success of the affair. THE REVELERS WILL DANCE. Tuesday, February 15, is the date finally fixed for the midwinter dance of the Revellers, in the Chauteau du Pare, Vanderbitl avenue and Park place. Miss Jeanette Johnson, Miss Dorothy Ball. Miss Grace Holmes, Miss Blanche Stuart and Miss Jeanette Tollner comprise the committee.

Mrs. Tifft, Mrs. A. A. Stuart, Mrs.

W. Holmes, Mrs. Hugo Tollner, Mrs. F. A.

Ball and Mrs. C. A. Johnson are among the patronesses. SAILED ON WINTER CRUISE.

Samuel J. Graham and B. Evertsen, of the Crescent Athletic Club, sailed yesterday on the steamer Moltke for a cruise to the West Indies and South America. SAILED ON S. S.

LAPLAND. In the first cabin of the Red Star line steamship Lapland, which sailed for Antwerp, yesterday, were: T. C. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs.

Newton Claypool, Baroness Du Gabe, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lea and Miss Katherine C.

Lea, Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop Trowbridge, Miss F. A. Phelps and Mrs.

Eugene A. Philbin. COMING MINSTREL SHOW. The people of the Eastern District and the old parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul's Church, are anxiously awaiting the annual minstrel entertainment, to be given by the Holy Name Society, on January 31, February 1 and 2, in the Academy Hall on North Sixth street.

Under the direction of Professor Joseph Slavin the young men are preparing a programme that bids fair to eclipse toe many successful entertainments presented in the past. In addition to the regular minstrel first part, a number of the most popular favorites in vaudeville will appear. The proceeds are for the erection of the new parish hall, the construction of which will be begun in the early, spring, and when completed, it a model of its kind, having all modern appointments and equipments. SOUVENIR NIGHT FOR GENEE. The opening night of Mile, Genee's engagement at the Montauk Theater.

on Monday evening, January 31, the onehundred and fiftieth performance of "The Silver Star" will be celebrated as a SOuvenir night. On -this occasion, a handsomely mounted photograph of Genee will be presented to every woman in the audience. "The Silver Star" is said to be breaking all records in Boston, where it will this evening complete a two weeks engagement the receipts of which aggregate more than $30,000. YOUNG PIANIST IN RECITAL. Master G.

Harold Hickerson Will Make Debut at Musicale in the Academy on Friday Evening. A notable musical event of the week will be the piano recital by Master G. Harold Hickenson on Friday evening, January 28, at the Academy of Music. Master Hickerson will be assisted by Mrs. Alma Webster Powell, who has generously offered her services.

The recital will be a benefit for Master Hickerson, and the proceeds will enable him to continue his studies. He is by no means offering himself as a finished artist, and doeg not claim to be a prodigy, but merely an advanced pupil of great promise. Sating Master G. Harold Hickerson, A Promising Young Pianist, He has been heard a number of times in public, and has attracted the attention of many people of note in the musical world. He is to play at the Hotel Astor to-morrow evening before the Art Society of New York, and later will appear for the Mozart Society of New York and the Dramatic Century Club.

Master Hickerson is at present a pupil at Polytechnic Institute, having been graduated from Public School No. 131 in February last with the highest honors. His fellow students at the Polytechnic are taking a lively interest in the forthcoming concert, and it is expected that sevetal hundred of the boys will attend. Master Hickerson has been a progressive pupil under the watchful eyes of Mme. Augusta Schnabel-Tollefser.

herself a pianist of note. As teacher, she has assisted him in his efforts for mastery of the pianoforte. He will have the distinction of being the first boy pianist that has appeared at the New Academy of Music. At the concert on Friday evening the programme will be: Sonata Pathetique, Op. 13 (Beethoven), Master Hickerson; Barcarola, Auf Dem Balle (PiranD); The Nightingale (Bishop), Mme.

Webster Powell, Eugenio di Pirani at the piano; Air de Ballet, Op. 36, No. 5 (Moskowski): Traumerei, Op. 15. No.

7 (Schumann); Vogel als Prophet, Op, 82, No. 7 (Schumann); Grande Valge, Op. 42. No. 5 (Chopin), Master Hickerson: Pourquci Rester Seullette (SaintSaens); Polacca (Thomas), Mme.

Webster Powell, A. J. Powell at the piano; Sonata In minor (Eduard Grieg), Master Hickerson. KENOZA LAKE REUNION. The Locust Boat Club has announced its second annual Kenoza Lake reception for Lincoln's Birthday eve, February 11, the Imperial, Red Hook lane and Fulton street.

The committee in charge comprises, Charles Mayer, Frank Ruebe, E. J. Hassloop and Alfred Wiberly. REPUBLICANS TO DANCE. The Seventh Assembly District Republican Club will hold its annual entertainment and reception -morrow evening, at Prospect Hall.

Leader Charles S. Devoy and several active committees have been hard at work on the arrangements and a big crowd is anticipated. A band concert at 7:30 o'clock, will be. the initial feature, while the entertainment will begin half an hour later. The grand march and dancing will follow at midnight.

BROOKLYN'S LYN'S PROGRESSIVE SHOPS. of AWNINGS. C.A.BRANDTCO. Established 1870. Manufacturers of Flags, Silk Banners.

Awnings, Tents. Canopy awnings, dancing cloths, chairs and card tables to hire. Decorations for balls. fairs. etc.

611 FULTON ST. Junction of Flatbush av. Nothing but first-class material and work. ANTIQUES. CASPAR SOMMERLAD.

85 SCHERMERHORN ST. TEL. 1020 MAIN. MADE TO ORDER. REPAIRING PROPERLY DONE.

BOOKS. GEO. SCHOELL BROADWAY, SOUTH 9TH and RODNEY STS Old and New Books and Periodicals Postal Cards. We can supply you everything. Books not on hand will be ordered by request.

BOOKS antiquarian, rare, scientific, all classes. Fine sets for sale and purchased. JOHN J. CASS, 337 Adams st, near Borough Hall. BLUE PRINTS.

BROOKLYN BLUE PRINT WORKS. 7 Myrtie av; tel 2038-J Main; largest frame. 43x70; blue and black prints on paper and electric light printing; business confidential. CHIROPODIST. B.

W. ISAACSEN, surgeon chiropodist, 403 Bridge st, bet. Fulton and Willoughby. Corns, bunions, callouses and club and ingrown flat nails successfully treated. Weak ankle foot specialist.

Manicuring. Phone 5488 Main. DANCING. KOCH'S 1252 Bedford av. near Fulton st.

Four lessons, $1. Private lessons, $1. Waltz. two-step, half-tima, lanciers guaranteed for $5. Class for children and young ladies, Saturday, 3 to 5.

DRESSMAKING. V. B. BAILEY. Evening, Wedding and Tallor-made Gowns: Stamping, Embroidery, Braiding.

Real Laces made, cleaned and repaired. 573 Fulton st: tele. 3457 Main ELECTRIC WIRING. ELECTRIC WIRING. For all purposes and supplies.

Expert testing and repairing. F. H. WARD. 391 Myrtle av.

FOOT SPECIALISTS. DR. H. MAYER. Swollen, Fallen Aching and Arches and Rheumatic All Foot Feet PUT Troubles CURED.

CURED. Specialist, Established Facial 25. Years. Manicuring and Massage. 537 FULTON op.

Elm Place GRILL WORK. GRILLE MANUFACTURER. Hundreds of Grilles in stock or made to order JOHN SANDRY. TOS to 701 Fulton St. FISH AND OYSTERS.

F. GUTTENBERG, Fish and Oyster Depot, 1001 Cape Cod and Corcuiat oysters a specialty. Telephone 1454 Prospect. HAIR GOUDS AND SCALP SPECIALISTS. Brooklyn's Leading Hair Dressing Establishment MARCEL WAVING MANICURING.

MRS. TYLER-MILLER, FINE HAIR GOODS a Hair Treatment 80 FLEET STREET 2 Doors from Fulton, Opp. Loser's. Telephone 1319 Main. SCALP AND HAIR SPECIALISTS.

We simply assist nature. Falling hair stopped: dandruff cured; new growth of hair guaranteed: expert facial massage, vibratory treatment; shampooing: modern equipment: consultation free. Miss Ada Gilbert, Scalp Specialist and Importer of Hair Goods, 44 Flatbush av, over druggist: elevator service. MISS M. C.

CONWELL. Manufacturer of Fine Goods, 304 Living. ston st, opp. Montauk Theater, Brooklyn, Telephone 4679-J Main. Formerly with Mrs.

Tyler-Miller. Hairdressing, Marcel Waving. Manicuring, Vibratory Massage, Scalp and Facial Treatment. MRS. PATTERSON-COLLINS, importer of fine hair goods, 203 DeKalb av.

Shampooing, manicuring: latest chatelaine braids and Madonna twist. Hair work a specialty. Tel. 1849-J Prospect. in every specialty.

L. MERKEL, CHILDREN'S HAIR CUTTING. 242 Fulton st, corner Clark: telephone 323 Main. JEWELRY. STADTMUELLER'S SONS-Diamonds, Watches.

Jewelry, Silverware and Cut Glass. Tel. 2469 Bush. 1179 Broadway, Brooklyn. N.

Y. ROY MFG. make suits, skirts. waists, from your own material; catalogue mailed. Call 477 Belmont av.

near Hendrix st. JAPANESE WARE. JAPANESE RICE CAKES. Also Japanese Ornamental Goods. K.

IDEURA 26 Boerum Pl, B'klyn. KNITTING WORKS. H. MENDELSON'S KNITTING WORKS. Ladies' Knitted Coats in all colors and best wool.

Men's Sweater Jackets. Children's Sweaters. Direct from manufacturer to consumer. 159 COURT ST. Tel.

3455-R Main. MANTELS, TILES, FIREPLACES. Tel. 256 East New York. HENRY MILES SONS Sales Room and Warehouses, 2073-2075 Fulton St (Rockaway Avenue "L' Station).

Tiling for Bathrooms, Kitchens, Vestibules, Fireplaces, Gag Heaters, Gas Grates, Gas Logs. Imported Tiles. Andirons. Fenders. Fireset.

RAZORS. RIGHT HERE IN BROOKLYN Your own blades sterilized sharpened; returned promptly (by mati), 3 cents each; no broken or rusty ones received: all kinds of razors honed and repaired, Call and see me. THOS, E. WILLARD. 371 Fulton st.

YOUR old carpets made into fluffy, reversible durably and artistically woven. any size desired. suitable nay room. hall Call, write 358 NATIONAL RUG WORIS, 285 Flatbush Av. NATURAL Healing METHOD Sure cure for rheumatism, gout, paralysis, etc.

ELECTRIC LIGHT BATHS, LOH TANIN BATHS and all kinds of herb baths. Physician in Attendance. Recommended by Germun Physicians. G. STARK, 406 Evergreen Avenue.

BENJ. SHAPIRO, Plumbing Contractor Gas and Electric Fixtures Bathroom Specialties. 242 5th Av. Bklyn. Phone 629-J Prospect.

Jobbing promptly attended to. SEALING MACHINE. EVERY HOUSEHOLD and OFFICE should have the "HANDY' SEALING MACHINE The most useful and practical device of modern times. Seals everything; mends torn books, music, etc. Cheaper and neater than twine.

With each machine is given free rolls of tape, 1 plain white and two with "CHRISTMAS GREETINGS." Price, complete, $1. Also larger machines for Manufacturers and Merchants. Send postal and have representative call and demonstrate this wonderful machine. FRED SEYFFARTH. 435 Ralph st, Brooklyn.

SHOE STORES AND REPAIRERS. PACKARD ARCH SUPPORT SHOES Positive relief for flat foot and falling arches. Custom shoemakers are charging $6 to $7 for the same shoe. OUR PRICE, $4. WM.

DAVIS. 329 Washington St, near Myrtle Av. SHEET METAL WORKERS. SKYLIGHTS, cornices, roofing, in all branches: jobbing. etc.

DAVID DAISLEY 'soNs. 8 St. Felix st; tel. 184 Main, SHIRTS. OLD SHIRTS MADE NEW.

EQUAL TO CIRCULAR. SHIRT HOSPITAL, 080 FULTON ST. TOILET ARTICLES. USE DR. MILLER'S AROMATIC TOOTHPOWDER Cleans, whitens and preserves the teeth: absolutely polishes all gold fillings and bridgework equal to new: free from all Injurious ingredlents: free sample upon request, or send postal to Dept.

1099 Bushwick av Brooklyn, For gale at all drug stores in Brooklyn. TRADING STAMPS. THE COUPON EXCHANGE. Green trading stamps bought; United Cigar coupons. milk and soap wrappers; highest prices paid.

134 Throop av; one block from Batterman's. TRUSSES. ARE YOU RUPTURED? Don't put off wearing a Truss until your case becomes serlous. Begin now and avart trouble later. There is 110 one styie of truss that will suit all cases.

We guar. antee to select and fit you with the best Truss for your particular case, and one you can wear with comfort. ROBERTS QUINN, 401 BORE ST. Telephone 4387 Main. DO YOU KNOW About our Burial Chapel? Write for Booklet.

NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTING Tel. 2495 Pros. 15 Greene Av. UPHOLSTERERS. UPHOLSTERER.

PARLOR SUITS RE-COVERED WITH HEAVY TAPESTRY. MATTRESSES REMADE. $1.75. J. BARASS, 155 NEVINS ST.

B'KLYN, S. BARAS. Art Furniture and Upholstering, Cabinet Work. Mattresses made over and to order. Carpets cleaned and laid.

Slip Covers made. 129 5th av, Brooklyn, and 700 Amsterdam av. N. Y. C.

FRED HOLLREISER: frst class; all kinds carpets curtain, upholstering, cabinet repairing and polishing; work at residence; Al references. 60 Bergen st. WAGONS. Telephone: 5705-6 Main, 5494 Spring. JOSEPH F.

CLARKE CO. TRUCKS, WAGONS, CARRIAGES, AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING AND PAINTING. 250-252 PEARL ST. 328-329 WEST ST, BROOKLYN. N.

Y. NEW YORK. Business Wagons BarE $2.50 Furniture Coal Ice Vans Also Weekly Payments Wagons. BEDFORD WARS Nostrand and Park Brooklya. WASHING FLUID.

BOECKMANN'S WASHING FLUID. Best in the market. Ask your grocer for It 39 Wallabont Market. WINDOW SHADES. SUN PROOF WINDOW SHADE Manufacturers of house and store shades.

Representative calls on request. 1230 Fulton (near Bedford), 225 Reid av, near Halsey; telephone 2272-W Bedford, 39 13t 811 D. S. GUYON, Window Shades Exclusively. Phone 1762 Main.

020 Schermerhorn St, Near Nevins. RUGS..

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