N° 33 048
LONDON, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1890
Price: 3d.
BIRTHS
O n the 6th April, between Calcutta and Madras,
JOY, wife of C.C.T. EASTGATE, of Calcutta, of
a son.
O n the 24th inst., at Harrow, to ELSIE, wife of W
M. BAIRD, of Montreal, a daughter.
O n June 25th, LADY ELEANOR FINWALL, of a
daughter.
MARRIAGES
O n the 22nd
June, at St.
John’s Church
Queniborough, by the Rev. Bassett Kerry, BASIL
EDGAR PEDLEY, of Bulcote Manor, Nottingham,
to ELIZABETH MAY CORAH, of Hayes Grange,
Slinfold, younger daughter of the Tate Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Corah of Scraptoft Hall, Leicester.
O n the 23rd June, at St. Mary’s, Fenchurch, EC,
by the Rev. Das Hagen, MAURICE DAVID
NIVEN, son of the late Maurice Niven, of Ely, to
AMANDA, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
S. BUTLER, of Havering, Stansted, Essex.
DEATHS
O n the 23rd inst., JOHN A. PLUMMER, of
Clapham and Old Jewry, aged 71.
O n the 23rd inst., after many months of patient
suffering, MIRIAM GODDING, aged 59 years,
for 38 years the faithful friend and servant of Henry
John Cohen of Fairfield, Brixton-hill. Interred at
Norwood Cemetery. Canadian papers, copy.
O n the 24th inst., at Whetstone, KATHLEEN
MARY, infant daughter of HARRY WILKINSON
BROOKS, aged six months.
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T OPIARY Renderings of your dearly departed, all
very tasteful and requiring simple maintenance.
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ART
EXHIBITIONS
E GYPTIAN HALL, England’s Home of Mystery.
— Lessee and Manager, Mr. C.K. Zwiebach —
Fifteenth consecutive year in London. Performances
twice daily at 3 and 8. The oldest established and
premier magical entertainment of the world. An
ingenious interweaving of refined fun and profound
mystery. Inimitable. Consequently unique. Fauteuils,
5s.; reserved seats, 3s.; area 2s.; balcony, 1s; children
half-price (balcony excepted); babies, 10 guineas
each.
J APANESE GALLERY, 28, New Bond Street. —
The COLLECTION of JAPANESE and CHINESE
ART and CURIOS is of the very highest class, and is
also the most complete and extensive to select from in
this country.
P ORTRAITS. — the great English tradition of
portraiture cakes a new step forward when Gully
Jimpson exhibits his remarkable Woman in the Bath,
and others, at CARY’S GALLERY, 37 Joyce Street, SE.
The first major showing of a dramatic new artist.
ENTERTAINMENTS, &C.
M ADAME ADELINA PATTI. ROYAL ALBERT
HALL. — Madame ADELINA PATTI will
APPEAR at TWO EXTRA CONCERTS. To-morrow,
June 27, and Tuesday, July 1, these being absolutely
her last two appearances in England previous to
her departure for South America. TOMORROW
NIGHT, at 8.
C RYSTAL PALACE. — Mr. SNAZELLE’S novel
and beautiful ENTERTAINMENT. Music,
Song, and Story, illustrated by magnificent lime-light
scenery. Daily at 6.15 (free). Panorama (1s.). Picture
gallery (free).
M ORE and BURGESS MINSTRELS. — Third
week of the new and triumphantly successful
ENTERTAINMENT, at St. James’ Hall.
MISCELLANEOUS
T YER’S NEW ELECTRIC FOG-SIGNALLING
APPARATUS, Signal work of every description,
Electrical and Mechanical, Iron Posts for Electric
Lighting, &c. Works, Kilburn, London, NW. Agents
for Scotland, Flurst, Nelson, and Co.; No. 94 Hope
Street, Glasgow.
P ROFESSOR NOWAK’S WEATHER PLANT.
— Seed of this remarkable plant now ready, with
instructions for cultivation. Price 1s. and 2s. 6d. per
packet, post free.— MAYALLS’, Queens’ Seeds-men,
9 Great Ormond Street, London, WC.
M AGIC LANTERNS and DISSOLVING
VIEWS. — NEGRETTI and ZAMBRA’S
LANTERN SLIDES, produced by the albumen
process, give Fuller details and more beautiful effects
than any others.
C HARMING BOUQUETS. Posies, Dress Sprays,
Loose Cut Flowers, for London or country, at
moderate prices. W. NELSON, 24 Old Bond Street, NW.
F OR SALE, 240 ACRES, at £17 per acre. Scenery
magnificent. Address Gloucestershire, Box 6, 157
Selfs Advertising offices, London. Also available, 22
acres in nearby vicinity. Many local resources available.
Contact SELF’S for further details.
SALES BY
AUCTION DE KUYPERS
FOR SALE
M ESSRS.
ARMITAGE
and ARMITAGE
respectfully give notice that they will SELL by
AUCTION at their great rooms, 21, Brewer Street,
on Tuesday, July 1, at 1 o’clock precisely, 2 recently
discovered DE KUYPER PAINTINGS, Summer
Solstice and The Blue Unicorn.
M ESSRS. HODGSON will SELL by AUCTION
Valuable Topographical Works relating to the
Northern Suburbs of London, with extra Illustrations,
County Histories, and Standard Miscellaneous Books.
N o. 12, Oxford Street.— On Wednesday next,
July 2nd, at 11 o’clock precisely, a valuable
importation of antique Furniture and China, by order
of Mr. Van Gelder, of Rotterdam — W. and M.C.
BONHAM will SELL by AUCTION.
SITUATIONS
B UTLER and VALET (GOOD WORKING).
Married. Age 38. Height 5 ft. 10. Town or country
— J.B., 33 Rowena-crescent, Christ Church, Battersea.
S HARP LAD, age 16, under a coachman. Has
had some experience. Town or country — W.T.,
Norfolk-ledge, Barnet.
G ARDENER (HEAD). Recommended
as
first-class gardener and grower. Thoroughly
sober and trustworthy Gardener, 31 Hatham-grove,
Hatham, SW.
I NDOOR SERVANT. German, speaks French and
English well. 2 years character. Age 24 — J. M., 12
Cadogan Street, South Kensington, NW.
W AITER (HEAD), tavern or restaurant. 5
years’ good character from last employer. —
E. B., 82 Castle Street, Battersea.
P ARTNER REQUIRED, by the inventor of a new
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Street, EC.
P ARTNER (SLEEPING) REQUIRED,
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G ood COOK WANTED. — French preferred.
Kitchenmaid kept. Apply at 4 Courtfield-
gardens, SW. Excellent wages and other considerations.
Must have good personal character.
TEXTILE
STOCKS UP
Several textile manufacturing companies have posted
gains in the past few days, but the leader has been the
firm of Heathcliff and Son, Ltd. The active buying
is apparently the result of rumours concerning an
imminent merger between this Manchester-based firm
and one or more German textile companies. August
Heathcliff, president and majority stockholder, could
not be reached for comment on the rumours. Ermen
and Engels, another Manchester-based firm, has also
shown impressive gains.
AMERICAN MARKETS
New York, June 24
Wheat opened about 1/2c lower, and the market
has ruled weaker on the better weather reports from
Europe and “longs” selling. The export trade, however,
has been fairly good, values closing at 1/2c to 1/8c
lower.
Corn has had an irregular market, although “bulls”
have sold out some of their contracts, and the tone,
in sympathy with the wheat market, is dull at the
quotations.
Lard has a weaker market under the influence of
speculation. The closing quotations show a decline of
2 to 10 points.
Coffee at the opening was weaker, 25 points down for
September and October, and 15 down for December.
STRAND IMPROVEMENT
IMMINENT
Plans for the transformation of part of Holborn are
being earnestly studied by members of the London
City Council. Besides the new tree-lined streets to
be created, there will be a tunnel for the trams which
will run underground for a half-mile before surfacing
on the Embankment. As with all such developments
in which poorer sections of crowded housing are to
be removed, the plans designate generous recreation
and park space. The private contractor’s name most
often mentioned in association with the plans for this
street is that of Cedrick Livingston. His ambitious
developments in the past have generally been quite
successful, and the plans he has submitted for the
new one-hundred-foot-wide Kingsway, as the street
is being tentatively called, are gaining favour with the
council members.
NEW
CONSTABLES
A new recruitment to enhance and expand the ranks
of the London Constabulary is now underway.
Applicants for these positions must be free of Criminal
backgrounds and in good physical condition. Those
interested are urged to present themselves at the New
Scotland Yard offices.
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PLUMBING: a Text-book to the Practice of the Art
or Craft of the Plumber. With chapters upon House
Drainage and Ventilation. By W.P. BUCHAN, Sanitary
Engineer. Fifth Edition, revised and enlarged. With
380 Illustrations.
TECHNOLOGY of TEXTILE DESIGN: Being a
Practical Treatise on the Construction and Application
of Weaves for all Textile Fabrics, with minute
Reference to the Latest Inventions for Weaving. By
E.A. POSSELT, Author of “The Jacquard Machine
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SOCIAL PROGRESS: an Essay. By DANIEL
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SILVER BLAZE
WINS WESSEX
The Wessex Plate was won yesterday by Colonel Ross’
Silver Blaze against a small field. The favourite went off
at five to four in heavy betting and completed the new
course a good six lengths ahead of Lord Backwater’s
Desborough in second and the Duke of Balmoral’s
Iris in third. There was some mystery involved in the
absence of the familiar white markings on the four
year old, but there was no mystery about his familiar
strong running.
MR BRIGHT
Last evening it was stated that Mr. Bright had
slept well during Tuesday night, had passed a
comfortable day, and had sat by his bedroom fire
for two hours. Although, however, he was slowly
improving and stronger, the state of the weather
rendered it unsafe for him to attempt any further
exertion at the present time.
FOREIGN AND COLONIAL NEWS
We have received the following telegrams through the
Reuters’ Agency:—
STRIKE RIOTS IN FRANCE
St. Etienne, June 25
Serious disturbances occurred yesterday evening at
Pirminy, where the three leaders of the strike at that
place were recently arrested. A body of some 500
strikers collected in the principal square of the town,
and as their aspect became somewhat threatening, the
Commissary of Police requisitioned the services of a
detachment of dragoons.
The Commissary then called upon the crowd to
disperse, but they refused, whereupon the troops were
ordered to charge. The strikers attempted to resist
the soldiers and a conflict ensued, in which several
persons were more or less injured.
THE UNITED STATES
Washington, June 25
Orders have been issued to hasten the work of
preparing three warships. Two of these are to be
equipped at Mare Island and the other at New York. It
is reported that the vessels will be despatched either to
Samoa or to the Isthmus of Panama.
New York, June 25
In his decision yesterday against the North River Sugar
Refining Company for entering a trust, the Judge of
the Supreme court declared that the trust was illegal.
THE EAST AFRICA BLOCKADE
Zanzibar, June 25
The German gunboat Schwalbe is badly ashore about
20 miles south of Batanmoyo. It is feared that she will
not be able to get off.
CAPE COLONY
Cape Town, June 25
The export of gold from the Cape during the month of
May amounted in value to £125,000.
AUSTRIA - HUNGARY
Vienna, June 25
It is announced that the Delegations will meet at
Budapest on July 10, and that the extra credits to be
asked for by the War Minister will amount to nearly
3,000,000. Part of this money will be applied to the
creation of a new cavalry regiment. The war budget
will amount altogether to 114,000,000
EAST AFRICA
Berlin, June 25
Herr Eugen Wolf, formerly commercial adviser to
Major von Wissmann, has again left for East Africa
to report on the trade and industrial prospects of the
German Crown.
MR. GLADSTONE
AND MR. EDISON
New York, June 20
Mr. Edison has received from Colonel Gouroud
phonograms from several English celebrities, including
the Duke of Cambridge, Mr. Gladstone, the Speaker of
the House of Commons, the Postmaster-General, and
the Lord Mayor of London. Mr. Gladstone addressed
Mr. Edison through the instrument as follows:
“Dear Mr. Edison,— I am profoundly indebted to you
for, not the entertainment only, but the instruction and
the marvels of one of the most remarkable evenings
which it has been my privilege to enjoy.
“The request that you have done me the honour to
make to receive the record of my voice — is one that
I cheerfully comply with so far as lies in my power,
though I lament to say that the voice which I transmit
to you is only the relic of an organ the employment of
which has been overstrained. Yet I offer to you as much
as 1 possess and so much as old age has left me, with the
utmost satisfaction, as being, at least, a testimony to the
instruction and delight that I have received from your
marvellous invention. As to the future consequences, it
is impossible to anticipate them.
“All I see is that wonders upon wonders are opening
before us. Your great country is leading the way in the
important work of invention. Heartily do we wish it
well; and to you, as one of its greatest celebrities, allow
me to offer my hearty good wishes and earnest prayers
that you may live long to witness its triumphs in all
that appertains to the well-being of mankind.
“WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE”
POLICE
At Lambeth, yesterday, SAMUEL B. PICKETT,
gentleman farmer, of Elcombe Farm, Wrouthton,
Swindon, was summoned, at the instance of the
Lambeth Vestry, under the Food and Drugs Act, for
having, on the 2nd and again on the 10th of June, sold
to the prejudice of the purchasers, Messrs J. and R.
Broomfield, milk deprived of its natural cream to the
extent of 40 percent, as certified by the public analyst
of the parish.
THE POOR BOX
Received at the Mansion House: — Armourers’ and
Braziers’ Company, £15 15s.; Mrs. C. Chan, £5 5s.;
and Mr. H. Curwen, £1 7s. 1d.
FATAL RAILWAY
ACCIDENT
Yesterday the 7.30 workmen’s train from Willesden
to Euston came into violent contact with a cow, and
killed it.
DISASTER AT SEA
Lloyd’s agent at Durban telegraphs, under date June
20, 4.25 p.m.: — “The following vessels have driven
ashore during a hurricane at Tamatave on June 8:—
The French man-of-war Dayot, United States barque
Glide, British schooner Beletto, four chassemarees,
totally wrecked. All hands saved. Some part of the
cargo may possibly be recovered. Three chassemarees
have sunk in the harbour.”
TO THE EDITOR
OF THE TIMES
Sir, — I arrived here from Switzerland on May 28,
and had a few (under a dozen) cigars in my trunk, the
gift of a friend in Geneva. 1 declared to the officials
of the Custom-house on arriving at Turin that I had
these cigars. They said I must pay duty on them,
and charged me the sum of 3f. 50c. While weighing
this handful of cigars (which was done out of my
sight) I found that, not content with making me pay
for them, the officials had added injury to insult by
abstracting some of them.
May this be a warning to travellers who smoke in
coming to this part of Europe.
Your obedient servant,
CALVERT MADISON
Turin
CAPTURE
OF A SLAVER
Suakin, June 24
Her Majesty’s ship Fearless has captured a dhow with
131 slaves, boys and females, on board, south of Agig.
The vessel has been condemned, and the slaves will be
handed over to the government authorities.