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THE : PIONEER “ WANT ADS.\ BRING THE BEST RESULTS. LARGEST PUBLICITY 'C H A R I T Y F O R A L U - M A L I C E TO W AR D N O N E ' P i o n e e r • E S T A B L I S H E D E I G H T E E N F I F T Y N I N E • LARGEST : BONA- FIDE CIRCULATION IN THE CITY OF NEW : ROCHELLE IT h LHMK 4 9 / DittiGiUTiD thi O fficial R ifublioan IfBWBFAPlH.OF Ml OlTT 67 N»W HOOBSLLB. 0 I T Y 0 P NKIU R 0 0 H E L L R , N. Y.. MAY 4. 1907. H khry S wbbt , Editor and Prnrrletor. HSNBY SOBBBP, ABSlBtant. N « . 0 Arbor Day wm observed yesterday in U1 the public ahd nearly all the •pri^>*fgfflfcooli oi thir city with exer- cii& w J K p r iate t o the day. Lovely taring bloraomi in (relit profusion transformed the -school rooma, and found worthy rivals in the pretty dresses ol the little maids and their older sisters., The tree planting exer- ciies out doors and die program* ‘ rendered inside were ail' greatly en joyed. Oi court* each-clan had its favorite flower, and thia interesting day posted moet happily. The programs of schools are appended. the various TRINITY PLACE SCHOOL, Grammar Department Song, The First Violets, Bellini, Assembly. , Recitation, A Secret, William Dun bar. . Recitation, Ti)e Spring Has Come, Amanda Knotyoch. • Declaration, Famous Trees, Henry Hartnin.' . ;m Chorus. . , v‘ i ■ Concert Recitation, Hiawatha’s Sailihff, Miss Fan SchaickiS Class. > »•-:«*! ' Rlhttatioh, The.iWild Violet, Elsie i\Wi<fm*rk. di- (?;. ■ D '- Sodg, . i'R a lp f r B a r i ) 4 ■■Ruddlph . Stahl, irds, Johh Kejtser- Joseph a Cowham, nuoorpn oa»»i, -J-J -’ ’ ,v . , 1 - Festival of the Daisies, Pupils from Fourth, Fifth i anrf Sixth Grades. . 'Arbor Jong,'Oliver Assembly. * TreeTree -fellow, Long- ' f T a W r dedicated td Heprj'.W. Quotations, Pupils frejm Miss Len- ney's Class. . Concert Recitations,' The Tree, Mjss Gray's Class. Dedicatory Address, Richard Brady. . Class Song, Woodland Voices, Miss Simpson’s Class. PRIMARY DEPARTMENT, Song, Spring, Gatty, Assembly. Recitation, The Cat’s Tea Party, Fannie Hock. . Recitation, Dandelion, First Up, Alfred Karnes. Song. The Cuckoo Clock, Gfant- SchaCfer, Assembly. Recitatidil, Teddy Bear, Children from MiSs Dewitt's Class. Recitation, Two Little Birds, Clau- •dine Smitli. Recitation, • Grandmother Daisies, Eight Girls from Miss Grant’s Class. Cradle Song, Brahms, Assembly. Operetta, The Queen of May and Her Fairies, Pupils from Third Grades. Marching Song, Kibbc, Assembly. Hl/GUENOT STREET SCHOOL, Flag, . Salute, America, Class Ex, Welcome Spring. President Roosevelt’s Letter to fhe •children. Read by Frank Mohr. Song, The April Girl, Assembly. Kindergarten, The Little Plant. Robin, Robin, Redbreast. Composition, Daisy Hawthorne. Class Exercises, May’s Gifts. Recitation, Two Little Pussies, Frank Koch. Concert Recitation, The Trees’ Gifts. Song, The Sweet Red Rose, Assem bly. Recitation, May, Anna Wcrbel- ouchky. Class Song, To a Linnet. Stories, Legend of the Anemone, Legend of the Arbutus, Song, Daisies, Assembly. Recitation, May, Margaret Day. Concert Recitation, Apple Blos soms. Recitation, The Four Liaf Clover, Ruth Cotter. Song, The Mermaid, Assembly. Class Exercises, The Builders. Song, Violets, Concert Recitation, All Things Bright and Beautiful. Boys’ Chorus, The Red Scarf, WEYMAN AVENUp SCHOOL. , “Welcome Sweet Spring,\ A -*mbly. . Concert Recitation, “May Day and June Day,” First Year Children. Recitation, “An Arbor Day Tr.ee,” Lily Birkner. Song, “Tlie Woodpecker,” Assem bly. Exercises, “The Song Sparrow,” Fourth year girls. Recitation, “Anticipation”’ Herbert Butler, Song, “The Clock.” Assembly. A little girl froirt Japan, Rose Ne- carato. Exercises, \Indoor Planting,\ First year children. Songs, “To a Linnet,” “Song Should Breathe Of Flowers,” Fourth year pupils. A FTock of Birds, Fourth year pupils. Recitation, “ What -we Owe the Trees,” Janies Parozzo. ’ \The Awakening of the Trees,” Second year children. Solis' “The Woods,” Assembly. ee Planting Program. Tree dedicated to Judge John J. Crennan, President of Board of Edu- -cation. • Song, “The Flowers that Bloom in the .Spring,” Third year class. . Tret planting: David ' Peterson, Robert Steinmeitz, Frank Lyon, Rob ert Wortheimer. Dedication address, Leroy Carroll. Song, \Like Birds in Springtime,’’ Third year class. W'INYAH AVENUE SCHOOL. Grammar Department. Arbor Day Song, Oliver, Assembly. President’s Address to Public School Children, Walter Bull. Recitation, “Somebody’s Knock ing,” Margaret Adams. Class Songs, To a Linnet, Hof- meister; Song, Should Breathe of Flowers, Slieddon, bliss Halloway’s Class. Essay, “Th e Enchanted Carpet,” Esther Atkins. Song, “Leaving the Nest,” Redoll, Assembly. ’ . Recitation, “The Frog and the Bumblebee,” Martha Wachter. Recitation, “The Daisy,” Caroline Sauer. Song, “The First Violets,\ Bellini, Assembly. Recitation, “The Squirt Gun Uncle Maked Me,” Fred Wenz. Recitation and Chorus, “ May,” Fourth and Fifth Grade pupils. Recitation, “A Child to a Rose,” Elizabeth- Curran. Sonv. “Joy! Joy! Freedom To-day, Assembly. Tree Planting., Planting a tree for school No. 131, Nevv York City, and presentation, William WaCkCrbath, SOng by the school. Primary Department. 1 Flag Salute. -j 1 Sbng, “America-,\ Assembly.' Reading of State Superintendents letter, Ellsworth' Elderk-in. String Flowers, Six girls. Recitation. “One/ Twp, Three, Joseph Smith. V ' ’ ’ ‘ Spring Song, Assscmbty. • Sfanbonnet Girl's, Seventeen girls. Recitation, “The* Lazy Little Glohd,” Wylie Trpy. u Firt Song, “The Day is Bright and Sunny,\ Third yehr girls. Part Recitation, \Planting Trees) Four boys. Song, \Wynken Blynken and-Nod,” Assembly. . < • Recitation and Rintoniine, “Seven Times ' One,\ Thirteen girls. Recitation, - “Seeing Things at Night,” Richard Quinn. Part Recitation, \Planting a Tree,” Nineteen pupils. ' Marching Song, Assembly. UNION AVENUE SCHOOL. America-and—EUg-Salute^ Assem bly. Recitation, \The Birth Of Arbor Day,” Raymond Rumery. ' Concert Recitation, “Why We Keep Arbor Day.” Song, “Spring Joy,” Gretchen Abel Recitation, “The Carey Tree,\ Vi cenza Mariano. Recitation, “The Sleeping Beauty,” Emily Maday. Recitation, “Spring Blossoms,” George Lahm, Jacob Goldstein, Frank Caperello, Lee Rosenbaum. Song, “Baby Buds,” Second year class. Song, “O'h Brown Boughs,” Assem bly. Recitation, “Trees of Corn,” Anna Steward. Song, “ Daisy Buds,” Pupils from second year class. Recitation, “Always Growing,\ Earl Wooitcnough, Alfred- Pozelii, Ralpli Hitchcock, Conrad1 Larson, Frank Tuoti. Dialogue, “The Forgetful Forget- me-not,\ Diana Moho, Walter Lanz, Song, “Sleeping Flowers” Kinder garten tots. Recitation, \Spring Letitia Co- delle. Concert Recitation, “The Little Plant,” First year pupils. Song, Six Little Girls. Recitation, \The Old Apple Tree,\ Ruth, Green. Song, “The Blue Bird, First year jiupili. Song, “The Tree Loves Me,” As sembly. Recitation—Katherine Dolan. Recitation—Clifford Storms. Duett—Alfred Lantz and Florence Codelle. NEW ROCHELLE HIGH SCHOOL. Song, \Springtime Once Again,” Chorus. Scripture reading. Song, “Sweet May,” Girls’ chorus. Essay, “Arbor Day,” Haydock Miller. Song, “The Ivy Green,” Griggs, School. Recitation, “The Trees’ Choice,” Guy Nicholls. Piano Solo, “Danse Ecossaise,” Virginia Waldorf. Recitation, “Every-day Botany,” Viola Krouskoff. Music, “Spring Song,” Mendel ssohn, Chorus class. Notices. Music, “Arbor Day Song,” Oliver, School. Tree Planting on Lawn. Dedication of Tree fo Superinten dent Young, Falkner Heard. Tree Planting, Senior Class. Song, “America,\ School. Grammar Department of High School Flag Salute and “America,” Assem bly. Music, “Songs of Spring,\ Emilie Boyer., Recitation, “The Fern and the Moss,” Percival Clark. Music, (a) Three part song,” Sum mer* Days,” (Abt) (b) Two part song, “Joys of Spring,” (Little), Girls’ chorus. Essay, “Remarkable Trees of Dif ferent Continents,” Josephine Muller. Recitation, “The Heart of a Tree,” Dog Quarintirie Raising a Fuss. Many residents of Westchester Co. are denouncing the .State Agricultural Department for the quarantine which it recently put upon all dogs entering this county, Under the edict of the department, a copy of which has been sent to ali railroad and transportation companies, 110 dogs can be shipped in to tlie county unless a certificate is first obtained from Albany to the ef fect tihat they are not suffering from rabies. Baggagemen on the New York Central and New Haven roa-ds have received strict orders not to handle dogs. They have been warned that if they violate the rules they will be subject to a fine of $loa. G. W. Floyd, of New York, de clares that he intends to make a tes.t case of the law. Mr. Floyd was put off of a train at New Rochelle when ite attempted to board the baggagfc car with Ins champion bulldog, Fit?,. The hotel man protested vigorously and at first refused to leave the car and when the baggageman advanced to seiz.e the dog the animal growled at him ferociously. Mr. Floyd declared ■that he had purchased a ticket and that he would- not get off. The; conductor declared . that the train would not move until the dog was put off. Then Mr. Floyd left the cat. -He was Obliged to hire a cab, in which he rpde with Fritz, to t’ne Woqtllawn station, On the Harlem road, which is jn New York City. . Saturday Nights at tha Y. M. C. Ah -\ To help make things ^IM’eijr'and to •hiVe' Something doing .for .tlie,month: of May, we liave arcahgedtW'series, of Saturday mght entertainments tb: Uke.^tice in,the Gymnasiupri.Hallh Tliey-are planned not pnJy- tp'provide good times, bit, to l)e mitcueUvc and interesting. They arsj.openc.jloi alii members and friends, includlng:the la'l dies, ht the general admission of 1 ten ctnts to cover expenses. .1 i.t- The first will take, place to-night at 8,ts, when we wili have as our guesi Mr. John Martin, only survivor of the Custer massacre qf June 25th, 1876, by Sifting Bull and; his horde of In dians af Little But Ho’rn. He -will relate liis^cxperie.nccjn the massacre and othef thfiiliiig'adYentures in the Indian campaigns of those early pio neer days__in tlte West. ' We wil| also have with us Mr, Harry Born, who Will do his original stunt, “The Toy Merchant,” throwing Joys to the audience, and other sketches. — Arrangements have been made for tbrpe other cntertajnmentS -dpring .tlie month. The iiext vyill be by Mr. Allen Samuel Williams, on “The Truth About Snakes,” illustrated with stere- opticon yiews and living specimens, Men’s Club Organized. Forty men interested in Men’s Club Work met in fhe Chapel of the North Avenue Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening last and formed theyiselves into a Men’s Club for religious and social purposes. A con stitution was reported and adopted. Addresses were made by the Rev. Charles Stelze of New York City, and the Rev. Benjamin T. Marshall, of this city. The following officers were elected for one year: President, Joseph- T. Brown, Jr.; ist Vice-President, Stephen C. Hunter; 2d Vice-Presi dent, Dr. Herman C. Bumpus; Re cording Secretary, Clarence DeW. Rogers; Corresponding Secretary, John Jholly; Treasurer, Joseph D. Adams. The next meeting is set for Thursday evening, May 23rd, 1907. Republican City Committee. The new Republican City Commit tee organized at a meeting held in the Republican Club rooms last Satur day night. William- B. Greeley was re-elected as chairman; Martin Trau gott, vice-chairman, and Henry Scherp, secretary. Arthur H. Titus was chosen as treasurer after Eben Adams, thie former incumbent, re quested that he be relieved-. Resolutions -were’ adopted in favor of giving Westchester County a re presentation of two Senators in the proposed new Legislative apportion ment to which the County is entitled owing to tiie present population of about 223 thousand inhabitants. Tool Thieves at Work. Thieves on Monday night forced an entrance into the new building being erected for Mr. -Swain, of Port Chester, at the corner of Main street and Fountain place, and stole a quantity of carpenter tools. The articles were valued at about $50, and the greater number of them were owned by John Findlater of Port Chester, and stamped- with bis name. Funeral Largely Attended. Funeral services of the late O. T. Floucst, who died at his late residence last week, took plane Sunday after noon and was very largely attended. A large number of the members of the Enterprise Hook and Ladder Company attended and acted as pall bearers. Interment -was made in the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery. Deceased’s mother, widow and sisters desire to express their sincere thanks for the many kind -words of sympathy shown by their friends to them in their bereavement. Parish House is Filled With an Au dience that,, ia Greatly Enthused With Interesting and Splendidly Rendered Program.—Soloists and . Chorus Parts S?t-High Standard of Excellence . in-... Their . Respective Numbers.v-The Able Training of Prof, CKad$? Andre Filler Much in Evidence Throughout the .Evening. — Close . ofT.Jtha; Season. Find? the ClUb in- Floiuriihing Condition. The last coVfier’t of (he season by the Ladies,’ Chotal Club was given Tuesday evening, April '39, at the Trinity Parish House, 011 which occa sion a progjitm, full of ' interesting numbers was 'performed., The club sang several part-songs. They were A Sea Lullaby, and Epi tome, hotlh by. -Vidtor Harris; Lady Bird-by-'Cowen; Three. Fishers- by Rjogers, and- Flow, Gently, Sweet Af- ton. which proved to be Jlie well known melody, by- Spiiman slightly modified in harhiony and arranged for female voices -by H. J. Stewart. These songs are-ordipatjly sung a capella, and the^rathed lost than gained in ef fect by the accompaniment (which was really rioj accompaniment, but merely ilje VQice parts reproduced- by tlie piano, (pxte) prol-ided on tbis oc- cation, \Mr.’ Fillet; s-houlcf have trust ed his excellent chorus to' do, the songs without the1 support of tfic in strument. They were charmingly ren- derd with abundance of light and shade and musiciaply feeling. oMore than once phrasing of an .unusual but •captivating character noticeable, due undoubtedly \ to thq conductor’s fine taste and- careful ensemble training. The very- simplicity, however, of Sweet Afton had, it seemd, led to a less thoroughness of preparation; the “paising notes” given to the inner voicbs at Jhe beginning, of several of the lines, were sometimes slightly b-lurrcd, because not taken in nbselwtc tempo. -—~ More important numbers sung by the club, were Spripg Song by Marie Hoiiseley; Across the Fields io Anne, by Clough-Lcigjliter, and the Spinning Chorud\ TrdlSv - - Wagner's .’ \Flying Dutchman.” In each of these the ac companiment -is a material and- essen tial adjunct. Incidental solos also, oc curred which -were well done by ladiqd of the dub. Such soloists were Mrs. Ernst Morton Best, Mrs. Stephen C. Hunter, and the Misses Sadie Scott, and Mabel' Flandreau. The Spinning Chorus, as every one knows, is a dif ficult composition, and so much be cause of hard- intervals or florid pas sages, though these are not wanted, as because of the instantaneous at tack, and the apparent (though not real) abandon and individuality which each singer, chorus and 'principal, should give to her part. The club’s performance -was a good concert ren dering of what realiy needed the verve of trained operatic singers, supple mented by the accesssories of action, costume and orchestra. The Spring Song was a pretty com position of a gavottish cast, stacatto and tripping, and containing much of tlie figrnre called by theorists “imita tion,” or \cannon.” It was admirably sung. Across the Fields to Anne was piece of much variety. There was broad melody, fine counterpoint, strik ing harmony in close-set chords, all delicately and well rendered by the club; and an accompaniment of rare beauty, exquisitely played by Mrs. Stanley (of whom more anon). Miss Mabel Amelia Guile sang Bemberg’s Nymphs and Fauns very prettily, following it with Neidlinger’s “Rockin’ in de Wind,” also sung with much feeling. Mrs. M, Elbert Lobdell sang Wick- qde’s The Heart’s Spring Time with fine effect, and, as an encore De Ko- ven’s Two Loves. Mrs. Best’s solo number was “My Little Darling” from GOnicrS’ Song Cycle “Salvator Rosa” followed by Nevirt’s Nightingale Song. Mrs-. Best’s lovely voice has always been Charming, but her improvement of late is marked. She has been study ing the past winter under Mr. Mor timer deM. Woodcock, of New Ro chelle, and-the influence of Mr. Wood cock’s fine Italian method is unmis- Stemper-Hettinger. The home of Mr. and Mrs.. John Hettinger, on Horton avenue, was die scene of a very pretty wedding last Sunday afternoon, vvitcn -their daughter, Miss Florence, became the bride of M'r. Fred F. Stempec, of this ctty. The ceremory was performed by the Rev. Dr, Charles F. Canedy. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by her sister Miss Lillian Hettinger. -Mr. Stempers’ best man was Mr, Philip Stemper, The wedding music was piayed by Miss Caroline Stemper, a sister of the grooip. Following the cermouy came a re ception and wedding supper to the immediate relatives of the contract ing parties. The floral decorations by Patterson of roses and palms, were most artistic and pleasing, The young couple were well remembered with many handsome gifts. After the good-byes were said, in which ithe shower of good luck tokens figured quite prominently, Mr. and Mrs Stemper left oh the 9.40 train for Washington, D. C. On their re turn they will reside at No. 48 Har rison street. WEDDINGS. Ethel Lane. » Music, \The World is Full of Beauty” (Donizetti), Assembly. Concert Recitation, “The Tell-tale,” Girls from 7th and 8th year classes. Declaration, “Arbor Day,\ Edmund Brady. Music, “The BraVe Old Oak,\ (Chorley), Assembly. takeable. Mr. Frederic Martin was the only soloist outside o f the club’s members to singt He gave a number of songs which were well received by the au dience. Mrs. Eleanor Stark-Stanley played the accompaniments in her usual per fect manner. As a solo number she gave a musieianly interpretation of Chopin’s exquisite A flat Ballade. Mrs. Stanley’s contributions to the pro grams of the club are always looked forward to -with lively feelings of de light and such expectations are invar iably more than fulfilled; Mr. Charles Andre Filler conducted with musieianly skill, keeping his chorus well in hand arid amply devel oping ali delicacies of light and shade. The club gives evidence of his careful teaching and- improves in technique at every concert. A word of praise must be accorded the club in the matter of tone. The fresh, bright, resonant quality of the sopranos, and the solid, smooth, round diapason of the altos together -with the good balance on each part are un- Gate«-B*iley. A qujet wedding took place on Fri day evening 4 t the-home of the bride’s parents, Mr, apd Mrs. H. E. Bailey, No. 4i6 Bedfprd' avenue, when, Miss Estelle O;.Bailey became the bride of William Gafesj Jr., of New Rochelle,, R'ev. Dr, Otho. F. Bartholow, pasjor jf'jlie Ffrgt.M.;E. Church, performed He cercmqfy! , ; ‘‘The mi'iij’ o f honor was Miss Ahoe Beattie, and Hip hest mail was Robert Mclvor;, btulv of Mount jVernon. The bfjde w'd'je ’p- . white. Silk princess gown’ and jcarqted a-bouquet of wjiite fdses.j'.'She. wore orange, blossoms in Ti£r,hair. Tbe'maid, of .honor wore a pink arid white dress and carrie.d 4 bo'Uque t of pink and white roses. The parlor ‘of tlie bride’s home, where .the ceremony took place, was decorated, with palms. The couple left for an extended tfip to the Jamestown Exposition, and have not yet decided where they will make their residence upon returning, —Mount Vernon Argus,, _ Aitkin-Croscpp. One of the'prettiest of home wed dings took place at Ji6 East 105th street, New York City on Thursday evening, April 25th, when Margaret Elizabeth Croscqp was united in prar- riage to Richard ’ Atwell Aitkin, Jr. The pastor performed the ceremony. Only a few outside of the family cir cle were present. Sincerest of well wishes and heartcst of congratula tions go with this happy couple, from Salem Church where the bride and her parents have a host of loving friends.—Salem Messenger. Mulligan-Harrison. Miss Anna M. Harrison and J0I111 P. Mulligan, of Fifth avenue, this city, were married by the Rev. Father J. A. Kellner at St. Gabriel’s Church on Monday morning last. The wit nesses were Peter Mulligan and Delia Harrison. Senate Bill No. 1067. The Allied Real Estate Interests desire to call the attention of real property owners and others interested ill real estate to a bill introduced in the Legislature requiring the true con siderations for conveyances to be fur nished for the use of assessing of ficers.. This- bill was -introduced by Sena tor Allds, and is known as Senate Bill No. 1067. It has already passed the Senate, and is uow in the Rules Com mittee of tlie Assembly. The apparent purpose of the bill is to- furnish assessing officers with facts oil- which they can base their assess ments on real property in the various tax districts of the State. The bill provides, amongst other things, as follows: Subd. 2. The deed or other instru ment of conveyance may contain the certificate of the grantor that the con sideration expressed in such deed or other instrument is the true consider ation for such conveyance and in all cases where such certificate is not contained in such deed, or other in strument of conveyance, the grant or shall, as a condition prece dent ts the recording of such deed, or other instrument of conveyance, make, subscribe and deliver to the re cording officer, an affidavit, in the form to be prescribed by the State Board of Tax Commissioners, stating the true- consideration for such con veyance. The recording offiqer to whom sdeh affidavit is delivered shall immediately file the same in the office of the State Hoard of Tax Commis*- sioners and shall not disclose to any person, except such State Board of Tax Commissioners, the true consid eration set forth in such affidavit. Tlie making of any false certificate or af fidavit as to such consideration by any person s’ all render such person liable to a penalty of one hundred dollars to be recovered by the. district at torney Of the coufily, for the benefit of the county, in an action brought in the name of the people.” — Reynolds-Flannigan. Miss Mary E. Flanagan, of Burling Lane, and Harry Chester Reynolds, of Mount Vernon, were married by the Rev. Father John A. Kellner at St. Gabriel’s Church on April 28. Arthur McDonald and Elizabeth R. Parker were the witnesses. McGovem-Benz. , Mrs. Delia McGovern, a widow, and John Benz, widower, of White Plains, were married by the Rev. Father J. A. Kctlncr, at St. Gabriel’s Church on Saturday last. The witnesses to tlie ceremony were Mary Murray and Annie Goyer. A New Court of Foresters on May g. Over 150 applications for the new Court of Foresters have been signed to date, and. more are coming in every day. The institution of the Court at Masonic Hall on May 9th, promises to be a most auspicious event. On that evening the Grand Chief Ranger of the State and his staff will con duct the ceremonies. It is hoped tbat a list of 200 names can be presented for the visiting Grand Chief to act on; which will make the new Court (he largest ever organized- in this or any other neighboring city. The evening of May 9 wiil be of interest to each new member, and will end with a banquet. The march- of the visiting staff and lodges from- the station to Masonic Hail will be led by a delegation from Court Ivanhoe, and will include a band of music. Those who have signed applications are requested to call at Dr. Ember- son’s office on Lockwood avenue any evening, but Sunday, between the hours of 6.30 and 8.30 o'clock, and take the physical examination neces sary before one can vote for officers at the preliminary meeting to be called by Acting Secretary, P. E. Bartnett. Applications for the new Court can be signed at Lasus’ bicy cle store on Main street. Minstrels Rshearilag. The minstrel entertainment, which is to make tm the first part of the Knight? of Columbus Benefit to be ■given at the New Rochelle Theatre on Friday and: Saturday evenings, May 24th and 25th, is nightly rehears ing and rapidly getting into shape. Many clever artists are in\ the ranks and it is expected that they will por tray themselves in excellent manner. A feature which has caused no end of comment is the news that Mr. David Kelleiier, -one of the old school of ministreliy, has been enticed back into the black face arena and will sing h|s old original song which hc made famous years ago entitled “The World is Cornin’ to an End,” bearing on local topics. Geo, W. Sutton, Jr., M. J. Dooley, and< Harold Forbes arc also end men who’ will serve tlie pub lic with their mirth provoking “ hits.” Many good voices are to be displayed 1n tne \circle and the’_ performance promises to develop the finest ama teur talent ever discorded in any local affair of its kind. “Tlie Town Torment,\ the one act musical piece, is also rehearsing daily. To Sell Ross Property. David A. Ross, f»r many years the superintendent of the Democratic Club, New York City, and a close personal friend- of Richard Croker, is confined in the Manhattan State Hos pital for the Insane at Ward’s Island, Mr. Ross is well known to many New Rochelie people. On Thursday of this week ex-Judge van Zelm, representing Mrs. Ross, his wife, appeared before a sheriff's jury in New York and had him declared in competent. Mrs. Ross was appointed a committee of her husband's prop erty. Mr. Ross accumulated considerable money up to a few years ago which he invested in Bronx real estate-and Interboro bonds. Judge Bichoff on the application of Attorney John A. van, Zelm, repre senting Mrs. Ross, appointed John H, Judge, James S. Men® and Dr. Louis W. Schulz, Commissioners. It is said that Mr. Ross is incurable and! application will now be made to sell his property. FO R S E N E F I T O F S T . Arrangements About Complete for the Big Benefit Entertainment for the Sunday School of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. — picturesque and Pleasing Cantata “Dream of Fairyland” and Operetta \A Trip to Europe\ Should Prove a Big Hit. — Several Eminent Artists Will As sist.—Deep Interest Manifested in Coming Production.— Tickets at Regular Theatre Prices. What promises to be one of the most prominent and popular social af fairs of the season and likewise the most interesting, is now in the last stages of rehearsal, and all ready to burst upon our view like into a twen tieth century Solomon. Surely there has never been anything to equal it before, and possibly there never will again. And what is it you ask? Wihat is it that is causing more talk than this peevish spring weather? Well pe patient, and we will try to explain. The coming show that has set. the whole town’ by the cars and caujed * rush 011 the theatre's box office never b'efore equalled is nothing more or leis than a trip and a dream, but-Oii! what a trip, and my! what a dream! A combination bound, tq make Qur good people stare with bulging eyes and strainiiig ears lest a- single crumb of this rich mental digest escape. In their- efforts to mystify, mdrvel- ize and please the dearipublic the -of ficers and other good people connect ed with St- Luke's German Lutheran. Church have spared neither pains,' time or \money to put on an entertain ment that is bound to prove the great est investment for tlie money since the days of old Noah and Mrs. Noah. For months past the principals hav» been up to their necks in rehearsals, cutting new costumes and capers and training in most strenuous fashion for the night of Tuesday, May 7. A glance at fiR'program‘ full of good things fairly makes one gasp and causes wonder at how it can all be. done for a single admission. Experts and wiseacres from all over this country and Hoboken have unanimously agreed that so much fun, frolic and foolishness was never crowded into any other playlcts- as is contained in “A Dream of Fairy land,” and “A Trip to Europe.\ And now will you hesitate about buying a ticket? Why such an offering would tempt a miser to invest his last cent and then go out and borrow more. Assisting the local young folk will be some splendid professional talent that will cQilfbine to make the evening a grand treat. What witli sweet sing ers, cute Cupids, good and- bad fairies, hobgobblings, dwarfs and all tlnf weird people from the never, never land to amuse, can you be other than satisfied. Wait till you hear the bird like vocalists; the bewitching little Miss Mabel Baker pick tunes off a banjo; the marvellous Prof. Six, the wonderful violin and ’cello soloists, the most tuneful and melodious_ trio in existence, and see the military drill that has set two continents talk ing. This and many more good things will be awaiting your approval at the New Rochelle Theatre at regular prices on next Tuesday evening. Receives a Probable Fatal Shock. While engaged on the electrical work of the New Haven Railroad near the North avenue 'bridge yesterday morning, John McDonald, an electric ian, about 32 years of age, came in contact with a live wire and received a heavy charge of electricity through his body. The man was removed to the hospital, where it was said yes terday afternoon that the accident (Ould probably result fatally. Mc Donald comes from Connecticut. New Fire Engines and Truck. \ At the last meeting of the'Tioard of Fire Commissioners held 0tt-Friday evening, the Commissioners decided to purchase two ncw engines, one a Noit and the other a Metropolitan. It was also decided to purchase a sixty-five foot Aerial truck for the Enterprise Hook and Ladder Com pany. The gray marc now owned- by the Department, it was decided, would be offered at public auction at the Truck House on May 11. The resignation of Frederick E. Winter, as second assistant chief of the Department, was received and acted upon by the Commissioners. Mr. Winter Informed the Board that owing to being a City Assessor he could not hold the position. The Com missioners have not as yet decided who they will appoint in Sir. Winter’s place. aware and highly gratifying. Perhaps, in a musical critique, com ment 011 the appearance of the ladies is not out of place, but the present writer confesses that to him, beautiful sounds are more beautiful still when coming from beautiful sources. On the present -occasion while his ear was gratified- by melody and harmony, his eye rested with delight upon the love ly faces and charming toilettes pre sented to view by the ladies of the Ladies' Choral Club. Caught in a “Handkerchief Shower.” Miss Mildred Farmer gave a \hand kerchief shower,” last Tuesday, for Miss Alice Meyers, who will be mar ried in June to Mr. Charles Miles Pond. Miss Winifred Arthur won the first prize at hearts, the second prize going in very unexpected fashion to Miss Meyers, who was “showered” with handkerchiefs and crimson hearts from a red silk para sol. Killed By a Train. A man about 30 years of age was struck by a train between this city and Larchmont yesterday morning. He was removed to the Hospital, where he died about 5 p. m. The victim’s name is supposed to be John Elliott, and he has a father living at Hemp stead, L. I. Flour, Pillsbury’s Best is the Best* Girls’ Friendly Society Notes. The lecture announced to be given at Trinity House during the coming week has been postponed until Octo ber next. „... ^ Services admitting probationers in to full membership will be held in Trinity Church to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock. Bishop Potter Here on May 12th. Bishop Potter will deliver a sermon and administer the rite of confirma tion at the morning service, 11 o'clock, in Trinity Church, 011 Sunday, May 12th. MONSIEUR CHENAL will accept a few more pupils in New Rochelle, and will gladly refer new applicants to well known schools and private families in New Rochelle and New York City. Berlitz or other systems employed. Terms moderate. Trial lesson free. Address: J. M. Chenal, Trinity Parish House, New RocheUe,
