The New York Herald Newspaper, April 9, 1877, Page 4

cond o< <@amp and painiully plodded through the bogs during “gil the forenoon; but the ‘Judge,’ who had conceded GROPING IN THE SWAMP, Experience of the Herald Explorers After Losing ‘Their Reckoning. FREAKS OF NATURE. Rock Mounds and Sand Hillocks ; Near the Gulf Coast. SOOTY CAVITIES.| Narrow Escape from Ulter Exhaustion and Starvation. Moytice.to, Fla., March 3, 1877. The Hxxatp party looked dilapidatea enough when they arrived in camp, afver their dismal wanderings in the swamp, Jake's face wore a bagyard appearance gud his eyes had the distraught stare produced by unger and weakness, The Judge's” rotund figure had hot diminisbed during the ordeal just eseuped, but bis features were a trifle loss rubicund, ana their glow did hot return until he had been some Lime seated by the generous fire, Tbe returned wanderers were not Bverso to otico moro partake of food, although Mr, Lyno’s true, old fashioned hospitality had some hours Delore ameliorated the craving of the inner map. ‘Then came the tule of their adventures, A REGONNOISSANCE. The “Judge” had started forth with the intention of making a final recounoissance south of the camp, and B® visit to certain sand hillocks and heaps of stonu which 1 bave before frequently alluded to as stretch- ing across the swampy region from the crags in the Apalachee Bay, known to the Coast Survey as the Gray Maro and the Nigger’s Head. Unfortunately, a few hours after his departure, the clouds in the sky completely obscured tbe sun, Still more unfortu- ately, be had proviaed himself with only @ pocket compass, which was too small to be thoroughly reliable, With no difficulty the party reached the rock mounds and devoted a consideravie time to an examination of their characters, Hunters had previously chanced to come upon them and had described them as curious = land- marks, the origin of which greatly puzzled them. But the indefinite and dubious accounts | have heard of them have convinced me that they are but imperfectly known. The “Judge” says that many of them are thirty feet in height, contusedly piled up, and cousisting of ali manner of twisted and grotesque fragments, some of huge dimensions and others multi- tudinously small. Their substance is a peculiar gray and coarse flint, the outer portion of which appears to have undergone an igneous influence, as if by u bath of Java, Itis perforated like a sponge, witn holes and bubble-shaped cavities. Many of the former of large size are blackened as if by soot, Their appearance en- Baged the earnest attention of the “Judge.? He scrambied to the top of muny of the higher heaps, and “(was rewarded for the effort by making A piscovEry. He found in nearly every one of them a large flue, She raggea walls of which were loaded with soot, which With age haa almost formed a crust as compact as stucco. The rock heaps are situated in the midst of Anorasses and the blackened cavities were filled with | water, Evidently they had once given vent to great Volumes of smoke, and it may be that they do go siill &t certain seasons. But tho Heranp party saw no moving sign of igneous uctivity below, Unfortunately their orders were to make a hasty reconnoissance, so as to obtain knowledge which would make tho plan- Bing of a second expedition more intelligent than was that of the frst, A short distance from the rock mounds they found tne sand hiilocks, which are many in number and grouped mach as are the former. They May nave been heaped up by cyclones of remote peri- ous, or, as is more probable, by the action of waves of a still older date. A singular reaturo of them, ‘which, Lowever, has undoubtedly no geographical sig- nificance, is that the summits of the largest of them bave the form of a crater, Their height and sizu greatly varies, Some are almost perfect cones, rising forty fect, Their existence in the midst of an im- mease tract, which elsewhere is never more than a few duches above the level of the Gulf, is a natural curiosity of no mean importance, A VEXATIOUS LABYRINTH, ‘The party left the region of the sand bills and rock Mounds reluctantly to continue their tramp toward the Gall, with the object of making a survey of a very dense jungle, called Gum Hammock. It is a sort of bugbear to the oldest hunters of Middle Florida, who gnash their teeth whenever a deer seeks covert under its tangled meshes and call back their hounds, Ag mortal man is suid never to have penetrated it, so thick are the thorny shrubs and vines, and, as few other portions of the “flat, piney woods’? now remained unexplored, the “Juage” aspired to assail its mystery, 11 might conceal in its depths a solution of the smoky Problem which has so lorg blurred tho Floridian vision, It might contain a thermal spring or a geys A GLooMY PLIGHT. Entering the thicket which hugged the buses of the Guin trees they found that it was denser and dvnser as they advanced until further progress without deliberate and dilficult labor seemed impossible. Discourage- Ment seized them, and just then it was suggested to the “Judge” to look ut his watch. air iad grown misty and night seemed at hand, The afternoon bad glided away and they felt some consteraation as they glanced about them and found it impussible to look be- yond the mazy wilderness which surrounded them, It wus growing dark o rapidly that they could not even Tetrace thoir steps with certainty, and in attempting to do so lost their reckoning entirely, The compass was then examined, but instead of setting out directly toward camp by its aid they thought to reach the sand Diliocks again and by that means recover their bear- ings. The descriptions given by Theodore Irving of the wanderings of some of De Soto’s followers ‘should be ead 1n order to realize the plight of our explorers. At seems as if they had been caught in the gigantic Web of some monster spider, hey wrestled with the vines and thorns for three hours, lit torches at fast | fud soon thereafter, by sheer tuck, emerged from their embrace into a hoary cypress morass, which feemed to their weary eyes of infinite extent. The | wight encompassed them with’ pitchy darkness ana | Shey were so tired that they thought only of a hittle rest. They were surrounded by water and slush and | bad no hope of reaching Srmer ground betore day- | Wight. They searched in vain tora small hutmmock or Wstand on which to bivouac, and meanwhile, at ire | (vent iutervais, fired their guns and sounded the horn, with the hope that the wiud might carry some | faint message of distress to the camp. NIGHT IN THE MORASS, They at length determined to sleep upon fallen eos which isy above the water, But the night bad lengths along, they set out directly west. The *Judge” kuew positively that they had not crossed the old path leading to St. Mark’s River, and if it were once found they could follow it to camp. By conunuing westward they could uot fail of striking it, MELP AT LAST. This idea saved them, for another night im the swamp would have weakened them so that they could uot escape and they must have starved, At dusk they had reached the path, The ‘Judge’? was so feeble that he lay down and sent his companions to bring hin some food from the house of Mr. Lynn, which they knew was near, Soou a burcfooted negro boy came running dowy the path witha capacious dish raised upon bis head, and with glistening eyes and grinning teeth gat It before him, Aller a rest they all set out, ag I have related in my last letter, and were brought by Mr, Lynn’s mare and mule safcly to the camp. AMUSEMENTS, THE FAREWELL AIMEE CONCERT. Mile. Aimée bade farewell to New York last night— only for a short time wo hope—in the concert at the Kagle Theatre. The audience was large, and the lady tang two songs in French, two in Spanish and two in Enghsh, and it is not casy to decide in which jauguage she most excelled. The Spanish airs were “La Paloma’ and a capital burlesque accompaniment vy the castanet, “Les Canards” was also well sung, but the “Pretty as a Picture” and *Hildebrandt Mon- trose” seemed to be the most amusing, Mile. Dupare gang with her usual ability, aud tbe male voices were effectively employed. Rossini was prominent on the programine, Gndiug abie interpreters iv MM. Raoult aud Reine, The opéra bouffe choruses aroused great hilarity, Altogether the concert was very en- joyable, and w religious eloment was introduced by ‘a flute perlormance of **The Sweet Byo aud Bye,” by Signor Carrano, ‘This was the only sacred feuture of the Sunday coucert, bus tt increased the brilliant cflect elighifu: imitation of the Tyrolean MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC. Bolis, the tenor, ts at Lisbon, Mme. Bentham-Fernandez is in Paris, A new Wagner opora {estival ts announced. Dall’ Argine, an Ltalian composer of some note, Is dead, ‘ ‘M, Fechter’s daughter will appear in ‘‘Mignon” at the Opéra Comique, Mr. F. B, Warde is soon to receive a benefit from his friends in this city. Mrs. Louise M. Pomeroy will begin an engagement at Toronto on Tuesday, Laura Ross! has been appointed director of a new musical academy at Rome. A singing class has been started at Paris under the direction of Mme. Frezzolini. Speaking of a fop, Lavender says dresses not wisely, but too swell,’? Mr. Joseph Watson Is writing a series of commen- taries on $hakespeare’s characters. Miss Rose Eytinge has just pdrchased a summer residence in the Orange Mountains. Herr Wilbeimj, the well known violinist, is making a professional tour through England, Miss Adelaide Neflson is drawing immense houses at McCullough’s Theatre, San Francisco, Mr. George Clarke will soou end his successful tour in England, ana will return home im May, The ‘Life of Mendelssohu,” by Dr. Hiller, has been translated into French by M. Felix Grenier. A now operetta, entitled *.a Sorrentino,’’ has been written for the Paris Bouftes by M. Vassour, ‘The Oratorio Society of New York will give a grand public rehearsal of ‘The Creation’? on aT noon, April 14. On the filticth anniversary of Beethoven’s death Carl Rosa gave a special performance of *‘Fidelio” at Newcastle, England. The fifth of Miss Root’s series of concerts for the benefit of the poor blind takes place at Chickering Hall on Tuesday evening next. Miss Hanoah E. Bailey made a hit as Mrs, Cato Dovo im the performance of ‘Forbidden Fruit”? at Wood’s Museum, Cincinnati, last week. Mrs. Kate Reed, late of St. Ann’s, on the Heights, Brooklyn, hus just become leading soprano of the choir of old St, Paul’s, in this city. Frau Jackmann will accompany Wagner to London. Frau Materna, Frau Unger ana Herr Hill are also said to be under engagements. for the Wagner season. The opera ‘I Paritani,” for which a new tenor, Sig- nor Marini, was engaged, was given on the occasion of Mile. Albani’s benefit at the Théatre Italien at Paria, Miss Adelaide Lennox is to appear at the Lyceum Theatre on the 16th inst. as Camillo for the first time. She will be supported by Mr. Henry Dalton as Armand, ‘Tho report of the committee on the proposal of M, Mention to levy a tax upon pianos has been Inid before the French Chamber of Deputies, and 1s adverse to the proposal. Strauss, before quitting Paris, published three new waltzes, which are said to be full of charm, They are named “Cagliostro,” ‘Bella Italia’? and ‘Scénes de Carnival.” Mme. Arabella Goddard played at her recital fa Lon- don lately Bennett's sonata, “The Maid of Orleans,” ‘This piece was written specially for her and was dedi- cated to her by the composer, who used to say, ‘She is my Joan of Arc,” , Gay wrote bis well-kown ballad of ‘Black Eyed Su- san,” upon Mrs, Moutford, the celebrated actress and contemporary of Colley Cibber. After her retirement from the stage love and the ingratitude of a bosom friend deprived her of her senses, and she was placed in a lunatic asylum, Sefior de Sarasate and M. Anton Door have been very || successful on the concert tour they are making to gether, They were exceedingly well received In Gratz and Trieste, From the Inst named towp they were to proceed by way of Agram, to Pest, where they intended giving two concerts, Legal proceedings have been taken against Signor Tamagno in Italy for having failed to fulfil bis engage- ment last year, and he hus been condemned in dam- ages and costs; but, us he hus given notice of appeal to # higher court, his appearance in London this sea- son Cannot be relied on. Mile. Hetloron, after singing at the ThéAtre [talien, will sustain, in tho early part of next month the Principal female character im the new work “Le Bravo,’ by MM. Blavet and Salyayro, at tho Théatre Lyrique, The othor artists are Mile. Berthe Thibaut, MM. Bouby, Duchesne, Catsso, Grease and Bonnefoy. A few days since, as M. Halanzier was driving io his carriage along tho Rue de la Paix, the horse took fright and ran up ugainst the railings of the VendOme Column, The vehicle wax dashed to pieces Somo difficulty was experienced in ox(ricating M. Halanzier, When this was effected it was found that he had re- ceived no injury The first novelty at the Imperial Opera House, Vienna, after the production of Horr R. Wagner's “Walkdre,”’ will be the ballet of Sylvia,’ with the “To my mind, he | music of M. Léo Délibes. The same ballet will be | brought out also at the Royal Opera House, Berlin, in & short time, and the composer will attend some of the concluding rehearsals, Vile Ball will give a farewell concert on Wednesday evening next at Steinway Hail. It willbe the great violinist’ Inst appearance before his departure for Kurope. Miss Thursby, the sweot singer, and Signor ‘Taglhiapietra, the best of our resident baritones, will also appear, Ole Ball will perform Mozart's ‘Adagio’ and Payanini’s “Witches? Dance.” grown chilly, and they wore wet. They were, besides, hot a little in tear of panthers, and hastened as best | they could to build @ fire on a smail piatiorm of logs | which they constructed. They plodded about in search | of dry faggote, which they broke from dead branches, | and alter a time coaxed from them a little blaze, | Around it they shiveringly hung, crouched on a failen | trunk, The fire warmed. them fora time, while they | discussed their plight, but inevitably its flames would | Giminish und finaliy nearly die, just at the moment Abat they became more comfortavie. Then would they bq obliged to enter the water again and grope about for fuel, swearing roundiy av the luck which bad | forsaken them, ‘The long night was spent thus, They Were foodless and the slow coming of the dawn was eagerly watohed for, It woke in clouds and mist—the sun still bidden, A SAVING IDRA ‘They once more endeavored to make a direct line to to Jake as an old woodsman the guidance, now sat down and swore that he was wrong in his reckoning, that they were travetling further and further trom camp avd would eventually starve to death and sink ‘with exhaustion in the mire of some slough and sufto- eate. Arguments ensued in which the ‘Judge's’ abio forensic talent won the point, and at three o’elock in the afternoon, when they could barely drag their siow In Murle Antoinette Gluck possessed a warm patroness, He was admitted to her toilet, and she never coased talking to him, One day she inquired whether he had nearly concluded his opera of “Armida” and whether {t pleased him? Gluck calmly answered, with bis German accent, **Madame, it will soon be floished and will really be sublime,” It would bo unjust to accuse him of too much modesty. Some time since Max Strakosch and a few friends heard Miss Kmma Celia Terry, a new American as- pirant to musical honors, sing at a private trial of her vocal powors at Steinway Hall. When Max had drank in the melody of her voice for a short time he becamo enthusiastic and declared that her F and G notes were tho vest he had ever heard from an American singor, And Max always says what he means, you know, One great attraction of the Italian Opera, London, in 1723, was Signora Cuzzani., Previously to her publie Appearance she sang before the Prince aud Princess of Wales, who wore groutly delighted with her. She was engaged at the then enormous salary of £2,000 a yoar, on the presumption that she would prove a great suc- cows, Nor were the managers disappointed, for they were enabled on the evening of her second pertorm- afice to domand and receive four guineas for each siv- glo ticket, On concluding hor tour with Mr, Behrons at Copen- hagon, Mme, Trebslli was invited by the King of Dens mark to give @ special matinée before the royal family NEW YORK HERALD, atthe Palace, At the end of the concert Mme. Trebelli received from the King’s hands tho medal, “Lit- teria et Artibua,’? und Mr, Behrens was presented with aring bearing the King’s initials and crown, in brill- jants, On the 10th Mme. Trebelli started for Vienna, and Mr, Behrens commenced a four weeks’ tour with Herr Wieniawski. Miss Arabella Root has prepared a treat for the poor ebildren belouging to the industrial schools of the Home for the Friendless and Ubildren’s Aid Society, Mr. Harry F. Bryant, a clevor humorist and ventrilo- quist, bas been engaged to give tertainment at Cooper Union Hall on Saturday afternoon, April 14, at threo o'clock. ‘The children of the Industrial School will be invited to attend. The eptertainment will afford pleasure to young and old; and as the ob- ject is a charitable one, it isto be Loped that the public will give it generous support. A grand sacred concert, in aid of 8. Francis’ Hospi- tal, Fifth street, will be given at Stemway Hull, on Sunday evening, April 15, This institution has suffered greatly during the past winter in consequence of the general destitution which prevailed. The programme for the evening, consisting of selections from Mcyer- beer, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Donezettl, &c,, will bo rendered by M. Arbackile’s cornet soloists and a grand chorus of 100 voices, composed of the Ceciiian and Cor- dolia Singing societics and the boys’ choir of the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, all of whom huve generously voiuateered for the occasion, The following are the engogements for the Lon- don seagon of Italian opera at Covent Gar- den:—Sme. Adelina Patti, Mile Zare Thalberg, Mile, Bianchi, Mile, Marimon, Mile, d’Aungeri, Mile, Smeroschi, Mme, Ricca (her first sppeur- ance 1 opera in England), Mile, Avighana (her fret appearance in. England), alle. Eva do synnebery (her first appearance on the stage), Mme, Saar, Mme. Dell’ Anese, Mile, Cottino, Mile. Sonino (her first ap- pearance in England), Mine, Senalehi, Mile. Dow (ber first appearance in England), Mile, Ghiotti, Mile, De {iti (her first appearance in England), Mile, Ema Sarda (ner drst appearance in England) and Mii Emma Albani; Sig Nicoliai, Big. Marini, M. © poul (bis Grst appearance ut the Royal Itaiian Opera), Sig. Pavani, Sig, Piazza, Sig. Gianini (bis Orst appear. ance on the stage in England), Sig. Sabater, Sig, Rossi, Sig. Mantredi, Sig. Tamagno (his frat appearance io England), Sig. Carpi and Sig, Gayarre (his drat appear. ance in England); Sig. Graziani, M. Mauro! and Sig. Cotogni; Sig. Bagagiolo, Sig, Capponi, Sig. Ciampi, Sig. Caracciolo (his first appearance in England), Sig. Ghilberts, Sig. Scolara, Sig. Ruguer, &e Wednesday night next there will be no opera at the Academy of Music, as on that evening will take place a full dress rehearsal of Verdi’s great opera of “Don Carlos.” It will be produced for the first time in America, and great preparations have beon made to pfosent it in a suitable manner. In the Coronation March,” in the third act, ovor two hundred persons will be on tho stage, All the costumes, scenery and appointments are new, The chorus will consist of sixty voice and the or- chestra ulgo will be very strong, numbering on this occasion seventy-five musicians, This opera is considered Verdi’s masterpiece, and wag first pro- duced at the Grand Opera, in Paris, where it obtained a great success. It affords the artists admirable op- portunities for the disp!ay of their vocal powers. Tho most striking passages are the duo, expressive of friendship, in the second act, between the tenor and baritone, Carlo and Rodrigo, and “The Song of the Vall,” for the mezzo-soprano. Im the third act there is a fine romanza for tho baritone, and the ‘Coronation March” of Philip 1h, which brings the act to a close, is powerlul and effective and affords the basso an opportunity to distinguish himself. In the fourth act the prisou scene and the death of the baritone offer some admira- ble passages, In this act there is algo an aria for the mezzo-soprano, In the fifth act thore is an aria for the soprano anda duet between tenor and soprano. So that the opera is well supplicd with melodies, Tho sale of seats for the pertormance of “Don Carlos’? begins to-day. ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY AND THEODORE THOMAS’ ORCHESTRA. To Taw Epiror or Tux HeRaLp:— It has been the custom in New Yerk for some years to speak of these two organizations with a con- jJunctive versus between their tities, aud considering how urgently both need the vigorous sustenance of a generous patrogage to prolong life and continue to be our musical mentors, it isto be regretted that each Jeads a precarious and struggling sort of existence, barely sufficient to hold themtogether. In the friendly contention between the two for public regard, the thought that both of them must be scattered for lack of Proper support is an artistic calamity which cannot but be viewed with the most serious alarm by all who hold dear the cause of good music and believe that our musical culture should keep pace with our wstheti¢ progress in all other directions, ‘The Thomas Orchestra is unquestionably an organi- zation of which America bas reason to be proud; their magoiticeut performances in our large cities through- out the United States are too well known and too thor- oughly appreciated for us to enter upon any glowing exordium of their performances. It is only right, however, to say just here that those of us who have been abroad and heard the best orchestras of Europe, whether at the Leipzig Gowandhaus, Berlin, Dresden, the Pasdeloup Orchestra, at Paris, the Crystal Puluce Orchestra, at London, can say with truth we find nove of them at all superior, or in many respects equal, to our own well loved Phomus Orchestra, Inu speaking of the old, well tried veteran, Philhar- Inonic, while recoguizing the great value of its labors in the past, we now regard it with the veneration .aue to ap institution which hardly retains the vigor of (wenty-tive years ago, und !s wow entitied to esteom for tts past glories and accomplishments rather than Jor any present or prospective vitality iu its work. It gives Us, Lo be Sure, six performances during the win- tor; between euch concert and for the remainder of the’ year its members are scattered; many of them playing in various theatres, orchestras (without, of course, any artistic aim and Consequently with serious detriment to tue periormance of nobler works), and Others not playing at ull, Under these circumstances ibis nos to be wondered at that they have been left somewhat behind by the splendid performances of the amore youthful organization, which, with its energetic conductor aud constant playing together nearly every night throughout the year, have reacted a degree of perfection and finish in their work that the older band can never hope to approach, ln this struggic between the two the imminent danger ol such # lamentable catastrophe aa tue oe. tinction of uur orchestral concerts may well give us cxuse to consider whether there 1s not w feasible plan to avert the dunger and give us at the same tine au orchestra that wiil staud witvout au equal in the world, and we comme at once to the point of witch ail we have suid is but the prelude, and thatis that the Philhare monic and ‘Thotuas’ orchestras should at once unite and form oue vigorous body. The very thought of such an organization at once gives us a perception of the most glorious results to be achieved by such mn amalgamation, First of all ene good, gra like Cuts could rely a8 a certainty upon the corgial and getierous support uf a public, which has aiways proven its readiness Losustain artistic enterprises, Its numer cul sirength would be a tremendous power und when guided by artistic aims, its possibilities for good can bo hardly overestimated. It is conceded by all that there is but one mau who bas tho cousummate ability to properly weld and Wield this body eilectively, The name of Theodore thomas is so imlinately associated with musical progress aud perfection of detail in every work produced under his direction that no question arises as to the fitness of the piace jor tho man of the nan for the place. ‘The now Philharmonic Society, with the infusion of the iresh waterial and Me. Thomas as its conductor, would make a must- pock in our history, ‘The two together would be a combination of superlative exeelleuce without com. are. Tatimately associated with this matter is one other consideration of vital importauce to our musical well berg, and that is tho necessity of « choral society such as Bostou bas always bad and New York never. The whole trouble sammed up in one word js, want of cificient leadership, such as Would gaurantee excel- lence of performance. One ol our societies some Yeurs ago succeeded in retaining Mr, Thomas as iis conductor for oue on, and its performances under his direction encouraged brilliant hopes for the future; but the pressing calls tor Mr. Thomas’ services outside We city interfered with his retaining the position. His fitness for the labor was amply demonstrated, however, and we lope to see all our scattering sucie- ties blended tn one vigorous body, to associate with the newly constructed Philhurnionic and develop those magnificent choral treasures which New York has pined for Many years. The programme here laid out ts not only brilli but feasivic, and we hope to see it adopted. EQUINA, PROFESSOR BELL’S TELEPHONE. (From the Providence (R. I.) Press, April 7.) Some pleasent illustrations of the wonders of the telephone were given im our office lastnight. The editor’s desk was connected bya couple of telegraph wires with the remote regions four stories above, and although it was not quarter-day, we soon heard the un- mistakablo tones of our landlord’s voice. A brict yee through tho wir it of & music box, and clos with vocal su of “Auid Lang Syne” and “rola the Fort,’ entirely reassuring, and we have to thank Protes- sors Bell, Blake and Pierce for an interesting episode i the labors of tho night, . MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1877.—TRIPLE SPRING SUNDAY. FIFTH AVENUE, CENTRAL PARK AND SPRING STYLES. The rather doubtful appearance of the weather on Easter Sunday proved quite @ ¢rawback to the apoual spring exibition of styles thatis usually made on that day, There were certainly some few iadies thut put their trust in Providence, and, arrayed ip the brightest of spring boanets, ventured to brave the weather, but they suffered for their temerity, as those not supplied with umbrullas looked rather out of sea- son belore they arrived home, Yesterday morning, however, gave the most cheering prospects of a gen- uine spring day aud the genial sua sent forth his rays atancarly hour as it to encourage all the doubtiul ones to don their spring garments and take posi- tion in the line, The churches were all well filled, as there is no place a lady has oa greater preference for than @ church when she knows she is well dressed. Everybouy has plenty of time to look at ber and appreciate the gracefu) elo- gance of her toilet, Atter morning devotions the dol- Jar side of the avenue became thickly crowded, and the sidewalk between Twenty-third and Fortieth streets was a moving mass of gay colors, There was not, per- haps, the general display of dazzling temale toilets seen in more prosperous times, bus still thero was enough to denote that New York ladies still intend to maintain their reputation for being the most extray- agantiy dressed women in tke world, There appeared to be adecided fancy forthe “eel skin’? style, aud vel- vot and satips in biack, violet aud other shades were drawn ou cut iu that fashiou and gave a fair oppor- tunity for observing the sbapo o/ the wearer, There were also Some rather pretty costumes in light cloths with fancy stripes to the skirt that were very ladylike ana quies in style, ‘The gentlemen were not so far advanced in the way of dress | as the ladies, oud with the exception of few the sober and appropriate black Prince Albert coat was usually worn, ag lunch time arrived the upper ten disappeared from the promenade and the middle classes commenced to flock in from the side streets abd More gradually up toward the Park, Costume is olten arealiy good basis from which to speculate upon tho wearers, The parvenue 1s easily distinguished, attired in rich silks and gating, usually of the brightest shades in the market, und piled on the buck of the wearer with that absvlute want of taste that money caunot Gil, Close by i a lady, her caste not to be mistaken, as although her drees 1s of cheap material, every little detail of arrangement is perfect d pluimly exhibits the breeding of its owner, Further on strats) un undeniable Biddy, ar- Tayed in ® gorgeous cardinal satin, four Uounces deep, and her top knot surmounted by a bat trimmed with fowers of all colors of the rainbow. It is ber Sunday out, aud a Woudertul change bas been mude in | her wardrobe since the day she landed trom tne old couutry, some twelve months back. ‘The little shop and nulhoer girls trip brightly along, arrayed, as a rule, with remarkable good taste, and although their garments are, for the inost part, courposed of cheap goods, they have generally some Little bright trim- | ming that sets off the costume und gives it u fluishod Appearance. IN THE PARK, In the Park there was « graud turnout of the masses, and every uveuus und walk was crowded with prom- enaders cujoying the fresh air and iooking at the bright scenes with which they were surrounded, Na- ture Was just beginning to appear in all its beauty, and the fresh green grass and bright evergreens formed a Pleasant contrast with the doll and dusty streets that the pedestrians had just icf. Immense crowds wandered off in the direction of the menagerie and passed a pleasant bour inspecting the animals and other curiosi- lies, of course giving the popular favorites—the mon —a proper shure of appreciation. ‘The Mall wa: perfectly jammed with promeuaders during the entire afternoon, and hundreds of others lounged around tha 0 the ineaatime the wealthy lolled jn their car- riages and were carried arount the charming drives, while others, mounted on the vacks of well broken horses, enjoyed the Juxury of the air in the saddle. Iv looked as it half the residents of New York had come ‘out to welcome the first burst of spring. Tho proprietors of the Purk hacks were doing # thriving business, and the boys with the goat carriages were ulso hard at work carrying round a freight of children, whose merry laughter showed that oven they were alfocted by the welcome chunge of season. A resident of this city might well have feit proud yesterday of the beautiful Park in which be was a joint proprietor, as 1t would be hard to find its equal in any part of the globe, SURRENDERED POLICIES, FURTHER OPINIONS REGARDING THIS FEATURE OF THE LIFE INSURANCE BUSINESS. To Tug Epitor or THE HgRALp: Mr. W. W, Byington in to-day’s Henatp points out correctly what, in the practice of life insurance from the point of view of a quitting patron, is a grievous injustice to him—viz, the policy holder docs not know what his proper share in tho assets is and tho company putg him in the position of an illiterate per- son who deposits money in a bank from time to time und keeps no account of it, Tho policy holder cannot know what belongs to him, nor can any one ascertain, without knowing soveral items of expenditure which depend on the company’s management, That is, no- ody but the company’s own actuary can tell the policy holder what 18 leit of bis money. A policy holder quits generally either because he wants money or has lost confidence in bis company, In either case he 1s too glad to get anything to raise useless questions as to the amouot of what is offered him, The result 16 that companies pay short and make large gains It isan old fact that many com; nies live on lofieitures and surrendered policies, system is tolerated because it increases ‘dividends; it even attracts business, for the gain ig estecmed cer- tain and the loss is supposed to come only to those who quit. ‘The inequity of the practice is bad enough, but its wWorat features are these :— 1, It creates an indefluite fund tor extravagance, mismanagement and corruption—a secret service fund. Culy what 1s left goes into surplus, 2 The handling of such a fuud unwatched is the strougest stimulus to dishonest men to atiain the mav- aging official posivions in lite insurance, %& The lowering 0: moral tone thus brought avout is destroying life insurauce itself. The governing body in lie insurauce is uominally either the policy holders or the stockholders; iu tact, it 18 one or two officers, No remedy tor this detcct bas been discgvered, so far as Lkuow, It existe in otuer bodies, notabiyein savings banks, without lin- dering confvence in thom, The difference in we iwo uses is this:—In a savings bank you deposit a certain sum and draw acertuin sum when you want it or lose conlidence, In life insurance you deposit a certain sui, and when you must draw you take what is offered and Fecespt in tall, If when a life company lost coud- dence it Were exposed to @ run there would be fewer secrets and fewer rcundals, The management would beur luvestigation or give place to othe.s. (here might be deluivations, but there would not be chronic wismuan- agement aod the reply to criticism, “What are you koing to do about ity” ‘Fender values should be prescribed by law. They cannot be exact, 111s proper that they should be ar- bitrariiy Gxed, Such a jaw would take away the fuud cut of whicu spring the most serious dangers avd | abuses that afflict lite insurance, Il lite 1wsurance wero bot encumbered with these unnecessary burdens it would be resorted to about ag freely ag other provision tor lomilies, ‘The policy holder does not waut Lo gov- era, ouly to getaway with his money if the yovern- me dove noi suit him, Lt he had that liberty 1 would notFequire u foriy or Utty per cent commission ayent to persuade Lim im the first place, Expenses would be Joss and everybody would insure, Tnueed, there wouid 4 sinalier Murgin ior expenses. Companies would Still fail as they Ought, If they donot promptiy change unsuccessiul management. A receiver would be uec- essary when a company vould not comply with the iaw | as to surrender Values, 1 left life insurance ten years ago, With this reform 1 would ve willing to revurn to it; not otherwise, 1 in- sure mysell because | can’t do without ik; bat to do so now indicates dence, . New York, April 2, 1877. EXPERIENTIA DOCET, To tur Evitor ov tak HeRaLp;— The lettor of Mr, Byington iu Monday’s Hunatp bas reawakened my indignation about the amount I re- ceived ag surrender value for an endowment policy I bad carried for pine y and on which I bad paid about $4,300, When hard times forced me last year to surrender I received about $2,500 only, as bein, all I ‘was entitied to, Should pot some additional laws be passed im Albany to force our life insurance companies to be more just and equitable toward such an untor- tunate VICriM? OTHELLO AT A HOP. A party of colored peopie of both sexes engaged ina dance at an early hour yesterday morning in the liquor saloon of Puirick MeCue, No, 1,812 Bergen strect, Brooklyn, when un altercation arose between the dancers, Joseph Nichols, aged twenty-two years, got mto a dispute with Joshua Jackson concern- ing thoir respective claims to the attentions of Rosina Alderman, Nichols drow a razor from bis pocket aod, coolly opening it, procucded to carve Jackson, cutting bim eral times with the oe of the wounds, on the left side of the four iuches in Jength. Jackson also sustained the loss of about the eighth of an inch of his nose, and was cut of the back of both hands. In endeavoring to separate the two inen Rosina was also cut on the back of the hands, Tho tojured man was rescued from his would be murderer and removed to the Twellth pro- cinct station bouse, where he was attended by Dr. Sidney, and conveyed to the City Hospital in an ambu- The doctors staio that though his wounds are they are not dangerous. The poli paired to the residence of Nichois, No. covered him con- un ‘The prisoner laughed at the onarge und said that Jackson deserved more than he gow McCue, the keeper of the saloon, was arrested for vio~ lation of the Excise law, and Thomas Farming was J. EB, POWERS. SHEET. ART MATTERS. Pictures in this Year's Exhibition in Lon- don and Paris. AMERICAN ART IN PARIS---THE ROVAL ACADEMY The Claghorn Collection for Sale. PICTURES IN THIS YEAR'S EXHIBITION IN LON- DON AND PARIS—AMEBICAN ABT IN PARIS— THE ROYAL ACADEMY, The most important, if not the only, contribution Mr, Calderon will make to the Royal Academy Exhivi- tion this year is a picture illusirating Tenuyson’s ballad, ‘Home they brought her warrior dead.” it represents the stricken armor-clad knight stretched upon the bier, while hard by there are the maidens, the “nurse of ninety years,’’ the child and the long- less mother, It is alarge canvas, and painted in that key which has won Mr, Calderon such renown, dir, Frith will not be represented this year; he will be unable to complete his work by April, He has in hand « Hogarthian series and an incident In the life of Shelley. ‘The first picturo by which Mr. Marcus Stone will be represeuted since receiving the too-long-delayed honors of associatesbip is a scene laid about the end of the Iust-ceatury period, jadging {rom the costume o: the figures aud their surroundings. It is what may be called one of the byways of domestic life, where, tn a stately old tapestried chamber, with its grand!y carved. and mellow toned marble mantelpiece and wide open grate, a young and beautiful but melancholy taced gir! stands, burning a letter, She has lighted it at tho taper hard by, aod, as it smoulders into blackened ash, s about todrop iton the hearth, watching with sad- dened eyes the while the loving words disappear into smoke and dust. Weave no bluzing logs, but a mass ot greonery ililing np the dreplace. This, the leading feature of the picture, ison the left centre, while in the hall background to the right an elderly couple ata table watch with sympathetic looks the sacrifice the girl is making, doubticss at their command. Most likely the painter will exhibit a0 more tnan this one picture, The rocky mountain river bed, which, under the name of ‘fhe Sound of Many Waters,” is the theme of Mr. Millais? landscape for 1877, and of which some accounts have ulready found their way Into print, as wel! asthe sum of monoy he has received for it, was painted clowo to the fail at the “‘Rumbling Bridge,” near Dunkeld, and which is one of the well known points of interest on the River Tay, We do not hear that this artist has any so-called subject picture; but vory notable among his portraits will be that of Colone! Crealock, in the dress of a beef cater, with a rod background, aad tho treatment of this mass of striking color will, of course, provoke much discus- sion. In fact Mr, Millais’ **Red Man’ will become as celebrased as Galusborough’s **Blue Boy.” Mr. Leighton has two pictures of life in the East, but has concentrated his energies on his piece of sculp- ture, “The Athlete with the Serpont,”? which is just now undergoing the casting process. Mra. E. M. Ward sends a domestic incident in the early life of the Princess Charlotte, when, walking with her geverness in the neighborhood of Windsor Castle, she succored a forlorn little waytaring boy, who, having wounded his hand, lies bleeding and ex- hausted ona green bank, where wild flowers, weeds and thisties make but a sorry couch forhim, The landscape, showing a distant view of the castle and the river, forms as important a feature on the canvas as the figures; the treatmentot the children’s beads and tho contrast in their expressions are said to be entircly ad- mirable. Mr, E. M, Ward draws his subject, as usual, from French history. Tho story runs that Napoleon 1., 1n his carly lie with Josephine, entered toto a play- ful compact with her, to the etfect thut whenover he might present her with red rose he wouid grant her any fa chose to ask, ue ay edi give her — such tower; but when she claimed her privilege—viz,, the release of certain prisoners in wuom she wus int ested, he reiused the boon requested. Whereupon she tore Up the flower and left the room in dudgeon, ‘This is the moment chosen by the artist for portrayal— Josephine vexed and disappointed, and the Emperor making & characteristic exit in the background, ‘There will be no lurge work from tue band of Mr. Luke Fildes this season. Apparently he does not con- sider it necessary to his reputation, nor wisi artist’s point of’ view, always to have a lurge subject picvure ready by the Ist of May. Thus, veyond a simple three-quarter length life-size head and ugure of @gypsy girl nursing and cuaxinyly tickling a hte mougrel sheep dog pup, her dark olive complexion telling agatost a leafy baokyround, and possivly a simi- | od study of a Venetian girl, we shall not tind ides’ well known iuitia!s on any other canvas, He is, however, girding up bis lions for # supreme ol- fort next year, haviug iu contemplation a theme likely to give tull scope for nis genius. That Mr. J. C. Hook bas been to our seaboard for some of his subjects goes without ug; but t seems he js likely to Su0w Us an incident lisber life some- Wnat more stirring than usual. Lo certain region on ‘the south coust of Devon the custom prevails of sending Newfoundland dogs, traiued for the purpose, off to the in-coming lishing boats to fetch tbe ropu by which they are to be buuled bigh and ary upon the beach, The force of the waves at certain conjuuctions of wind aud weather, and time and tide, renders it impossibio for the cruit to reach the land without previously es- tublisbing some connection with it, Were it not for this the boat would be carried out again, even though her bows bad touched the laud; the back sweep of the sea, from the peculiar formation of the shore, being tremendously strong. Mr. J. B. Burgess 18 at work on a Spanish subject, “Licensing the Beggars,” while Mr, Long, wo painter of the “Babylonian Marnage Market,” shows Us a page from Horedovus. This victare, destined to be one of the great features of the exbibition, 18 an Egyptian fesuval. It containsa great number of ‘tig. ures and bas occupied the artist for something lke two years. Mr, Armitage hus a very large cauves nearly finished. strange mixture of Fushneas and provie | It represents a Saxou thane brought on tis bed of death into the courtyurd of bis castle, and ordering as tue last uct of bis lite the release of bis serfs Irom bond; THY SALON. An {uteresting exhibition of paintings by Amorican artists working 1b France, and intended for this year’s Sulou, was Jately held iu the studio of one of the are tists Oa the Boulevard Cucuy, Mr, Bridgman’s splen- did “Funeral recession oi the Ancicnt Egyptians on the Nile’? attracted probably the greatest amount of attention, It 1 w noble work, novel und striking in Subject und most admirable in execution. His *Exyp- tian King,’ @ single, baif Jength figure, very admirably painted, Will form bis other coniribution to the Sa- ion, He also exbibtted his jurge picture of the “Publican aod Pbarisee,’’ though certain detalis of ihe background are still unfinished, In the foreground stands the Pharisee, bis countenance upraised to heaven, his hands outspread in prayer. The texture of his silken robe ts very wonder(ully rendered, Were we inelined to criticise we should suy that his ex- pression i# too much that of rapt devotion for the pompou. id self-satisfied hero of the parable. In the Shadows beyond bows the poor Publican, The Ori+ etital accessorics and the vague, dim a:mosphere of the mosque are reproduced wih a masterly touch. Sanary studies aud sketches {rom tne same skilled and powerlul pencil adorned the walis—a lion reposing, views of Egyptian rains, scenes of Orvental life, & Mr. Mine Ramsay exbibited, we believe, tor the first time at the Sulon of last year, His “Visit to a Navur.” alist ’? then attracted no sipall degree of attention and praise, His pictures of this season show marked progress in big art. One entitied “fhe Conuoisseurs,” shows tho Interior of a richiy decorated room, On a chuir tu the foreground he heaped together, in picturesque cou- fusion, # pile Of costly stuils, trinkets, &c,, while on a vie dear by 18 placed a group of statuary, represent. ing Cupid aud Psyche. A stout, jovial man servant, in a brilliant yellow livery, 1# in the act of calling t tention of a trim chambermuaid to this last purch: bis master’s, The damsel is evidentiy puzzied as to what to make of i. She reats her clasped hanas, on ber broom and contemplates the group with a douvtiul expressiof, aa t! she did not think much of it, Th heads of the personages are singularly characteristic and expressive, and ail the detuils are worked out with Another very ut- represents an old elt with @ glass of the jal inffaence diffusmg itself one band out priest in the act Of refreshing hin wive, He has taken balf ot it, a of this first draught as throughout bie system. With spread on his abdomen and his face puckered into an expression of intense satisiaction he guzes down iuto the depths of the glass, A wonder- fully bright and expressive picture 18 vuis, the head of toe old gentleman being worthy of all commendation. His third picture represents an old priest seated at dinner and waited upon by a very pretty maid servant. Mr. Pearce exbibits a very striking preture, “The La- jon for the First Born in Kygypt.”’ The bereaved re seuted on the ground, with bowed heads, while between them tes, ina zitt and painted mummy case, the corpse of Wweirchild, This work is remarkable Jor its sirength and simplicity. The grouping is ad- mirabie, being thoroughly uniorced py natural, Mr. Lippincou, a young Puiladelpbia artist of much prom- ise, exhibits a portrait of one o. the young yenveman members of the American colvay, a great favorite in our social circles, The lkeness an admirable Ho also shows a very charming picture ot @ litte child prayer before an open Bible. The expression of sweet and erent thought on the little creature's taco is extremely well reproduced, This latter picture is intended for the National Gallery at London, Mr, Blacktield’s “Visit to an Augur” 8 @ seene of ancient Roman life, The taken into custody and held asa withess, white robed patrician dame who has come to cousalt the oracie ie very bandsome and stately, The other artists represented at thus emai but were > ea were Messrs, Leland, Hyneman, Moss ‘and Awong the other American pictures which are des- tuned for the Salon and which have recently been on exibition, either in the artist’s stucio of at some pice ture dealer's gallery, the fine ‘*Water Carriers,” by Mr. D. R. Knight, deserves special menticn. It is 9 large apa important work showing marked progress ou the part of its gifted creator, whose “Washerwomen of the Soine”’ and “Gleaners Reposing” were +o t admired at the salons of 1875 ana 1876 The landscapes of Mr. Charles FE. Dubois reproduce with exquisite artistic charm, yet with rure fidelii two American scenes—'tA View on the Hudson” apd “A New England Sunset.’’ Mr. Stephon 4H, Park contributes two fine portraits, one of Mme, EK; Broisat, of the Comédic Francaise, and one gentleman, Mr, rd sends “A Po! of his characteristic group of chicke! Bowlend two water-color drawings of fairy life; Miss Gardner, A. A. Anderson, ‘‘A Portrait of a Li "and Mr, Healy one of his powerfully painted and life-like por. traits, Thus our native land promises to be unusually ‘weil represented at the Salon of this year. THY CLAGHORN COLLECTION, There is now on exhibition at the Kurtz Gall large and finely representative collection of pictures belonging to Mr, James L, Claghorn, of Philadelphia, who has been known for years as an intelligent and munificent patron of art, The collection Is composed of 151 picturos, representing the various schools of Eu- ropean and American art, The reason for the sale of these works {8 the desire of their owner to concen- trate all bis attention to the collection of etchings and rare engravings, for which department of art Mr. Claghorn has a special affec- tion, His gallery of engravings is now one of the richest 11 America, and we believe it fs his inten. tion to mako 1t rival tho best of the European collece tions in this genre. In the choice ofthis pictures Mr, Claghorn has shown good taste anda judgment rare among the earlier cojlectors, and, as a result, even thoso works which were long ago purchased by him will be found interesting to the public. Many of the very best known artists of the European schools are represented by excellent examples, Among these are Zamacois, Vibert, Plassan, Eacosura, in genre, and Corot, Rousseau, Daubigny, Rosa Bonneur, Troyon and Achenbach, in landscape. American art 1s also honor- ably represented by Church, Gifford, Richards and Hart, THE GEM. A smol! canvas by Rosa Bonheur, representing a group of sheep in a landscape (63), may bo regarded ag the gem of the collection, It is paimted iu the fair artist’s best style, and is one of those pictures whicn remain a joy forever to their possessors, That dill cult matter to treat, the woolly texture of fleece, it pulnted with wonderful fidelity. In addition to the technical excellence of the manipulation this canvas possesses the charm of grace(ul and harmonious com. position, The lamented Troyon is represented by a small but vigorously painted “Landscape with Cattle” (17). ‘This work ts painted with groat breadth and so- lidity, and the modelling of the cattie form shows the hand of the mister painting with knowledge. ‘{hero are also two pictures from the easel of Dinz de la Pena— ‘one & small landscape, painted with his usual force, and 4& more important, semi-classical landscape with figures, This latter work shows us the artist at bis best, It 18 rich and harmonious in color, A FINE PICTURE, by Gustave Brion (38), represents a group of Brittany peasants playing ina rural bowling ulley, shaded by a Vine-clad trellis, The composition of this work ia marked by that close adherence to actuality which dis- tinguistes this artist’s style, Theaction of the figures ts Vigorous and appropriate. Rousseau, the greatest ofall the French jandscape painters, 1s represented by a delightful sunset (41), fall of sentimentand painted with great vigor. ‘In the Wood,’ by Noel saunier (85), one of the younger Freuch painters, is a pleasing periormance, ‘The figures aro yracciully drawn, aud have ull the freedom and abandon which mako a picnic so delightful. There is freedom in the handling that approaches to sketcviness, but the picture is saved irom this by the vigor of the handling and acertain force of coior which makes it attractive, One of the bost and most important ex- amples of Vivert we have soen in this country is in this collection. It is called ‘A Visit to the Ramparts’? (50). A cavalier of the sixteenth century is engaged showing ladies the artillery on the ramparts of utortiti« cation, In theYoroground a match-lock man 1s staud- ing at attention near a jarge cannon, and in the middle distance another sentry connects the composition with a visiting group 10 the background. The composition of this picture leaves nothing to be desired, and it 13 one ol the strongest realizations we have seen, even from Vibert. MAGNIFICENT WORKS. i Two splendid examples of Schreyer grace the walls and occupy positions of honor. In one a group of mounted Arab scouts are seen halied near a pool of water, and while one allows his horse to drink lis companions are peoring cautiousiy over the bank, s0 as to discover the presence of an enemy without ex- posing themselves, The second picture 18 full of vigor- ous action, It is also an Arab subject, and represents “The Flight of the Staudard Bearer.” ‘Iwo Arabs are seen in tuil flight from the field of le, one of them grasping the furiod standard. The sense of motion in the animals is admirably expressed, and the wholo spirit of the composition is full of a dash aud vigor that are peculiar to this splendid artist, A very pleasing und strong picture by Voltz occupies a promineut place, Tbe chief interest centros in the cattle, which are well grouped and Painted with solidity and force, The light effects in ‘this picture are also very happy. A pretty, suggestive picture by Hugues Merle ropresents three naked little cupids engaged in making wine. The conceit is very happy and it has been skutully carried out The artist calls this work “Autumn.” AMERICAN ART 1g very creditably represented by Richards’ ‘View on the Wissahickon,” painted with wonderful care. There 18 also a fine example of Whittredge’s early work, @ Swiss scene, and a sunset by Bierstadt full of mnystery and suggestive sentiment. From these few the excellent quality of the works compos- jughorn’s collection may be judged, The gale will take place at Association Hal', on Wednesday and ‘Thursday evenings, April 18 and 19. ART NOTES. President Hayes has bad h‘s portrait taken by Brady, the weil known Washington photographer. This is the first likeness made of the new President since bis in- auguration, 1n order to show how well he appreciated the honor done him Brady took no less than tweaty- five negatives, ranging in size from the carte de visite to imperial, so that there 18 no danger of posterity being deprived of a correct likeness of Grant’s suc- cessor, Mr, Kohn has resolved to sell his collection of paint- ings, and will exhibit them to-morrow at Leavitt's Art Gallery. ‘They will Ve sold at auction on the 17th inat, at Clinton Hall. THE BOOK TRADE SALE, The book trade sale by the Me: Leavitt is drawing to a happy close, ‘The attendance has been quite large through the week and the prices have been very satis- factory to the publishers, There was not a very Jarge attendance Saturday aight for two reasons, one that @ groat many ol the out of town buyers wanted to got home for Sunday, and auotuer was that the books were of epecial rather (ban general interest. The sale was opened by Donnelly, Lloyd & Co,, who, sold 2,200 of the Lake Side Library, Tho most interesting books on James Miller's list were the Browning poems; of thi several hundred were sold; 250 of Tapper’s Washing- ton way sold by this house. Mayne Ketd’s stories, publisbed by Miller, sold well, but not like they used to a few years ago, Henry Young & Go. sold a large line of juaveniie publications. Lowell Adams, Wesson & Co.'s largest sale was of 3,267 of the “Peep Show,'’ a serial of amusemont, These books did not seil very well. J, M. Stoddart & Co. solaa large line of T. S. Arthur's story books. The Empire Publishing Company sold 1,000 of the Deciaration of Independence. The National Pubiishing Company and Author's Publishing Company sold a* curi- ous line of publications, The sale Saturday even- ing Was concluded with a large line of Catholic pubit- cations, which fetched good pr! were » The publishers @ Catholic Publication Vompany and P. O’Sh: aie will be Onully concluded to-day with invoices jationery and a jew odd lots of books, THE HILDISE BUND. ‘Tho annual meeting of the central body of the Hildize Bund was held yesterday at No, 291 Bowery, Joun H, Bieling presiding. The report of ube bund for the past year was read, and showed it to be in @ Prosperous condition, The following officers were elected :—President, John H. Bieling; Vice Presidents, Tueodore Lamprecht and Dr, Karl Mohn; President of the Administration, Louis L, Loewy; Recording Sec- retary, Julius Amuel; Treasurer, Henry Maurer; Board’ of Administration, F. Muhitag, Theodore Lieson, Wilheim Werner, H. Kruger and Mr, Suuber. The election for tive members of the Board of Finance and eigbtecn delegates vo the next convention was thea laid over until April 15. MASONIC FUNERAL. The funoral of the late Dr. George ¥. Ayling, aprom- inent Mason, took place yesterday from his fomily residence, No. 362 Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, The members of Hillgrove Lodge, No. 540, Royal Arch Masons; of Evening Star Chapter, No, 220, and the members of Ulinton Commandery, No. 14, Knights Templars, paraded in unitorn and periormed the last Tites over the remains in Greenwood Cemevery. CAPTAIN MURRAY'S RAID. venty-five persons arrested by the police of the Fourth precinct in the raids on disorderly houses Ju Water street on Saturday night were taken yes: day belore Justice Flamm nd the alleged propri tors, Noble and Finnegan, were held in $500 bail to apawer, Too oth re discharged,