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THE NEW YORK
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
THE
ffU JIC TIRADE
V O L . XXXII. No. 2 1 . Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at 3 East Fourteenth Street, New York, May 25,1901.
The Convention Outing.
Most Successful and Enjoyable in Every Way-
R. C. Kammerer Decorated.
This sentiment developed rapidly in the
fresh air on the upper decks. Within half
an hour a mass-meeting was extemporized.
Resolutions were passed and Robert C. Kam-
merer was made the recipient of a handsome
breastpin having a pearl center surrounded
with diamonds. Robert Proddow made the
presentation speech. The only man within
hearing who disagreed with the otherwise
unanimous declaration that Robert C. Kam-
merer was the proper person to get the
breastpin was Robert C. Kammerer himself.
His objections were overruled, however, by
a large majority, and he was declared to be
a jolly good fellow.
The "traveling men" among the party
The excursion of the N. P. M. A. and in-
vited guests to West Point on Friday proved
to be a memorable affair from first to last.
Matters were so admirably arranged by the
committee in charge, with Robert C. Kam-
merer at their head, that not a single loop-
hole was left for complaint or adverse crit-
icism.
Liberal refreshment, well served, was pro-
vided both going and returning. The band
of the Twelfth Regiment, under Conductor
John George Frank, furnished an excellent
program throughout the voyage. Special
talent, engaged for the occasion, juggled,
sang, recited and told funny stories to their
heart's content and thereby contributed much
to the pleasures of the day.
On arriving at West Point, about 2 P. M.,
the visitors from New York, 275 in num-
ber, were warmly welcomed by Captain Bar-
num, of the Twelfth Cavalry, who had been
deputed by the Commandant to escort the
party during a tour of this historic military
station. He fulfilled his duty cheerfully and
well, pointing out the various objects and
buildings of interest, and describing at
length the purposes of each.
About 4.30 P. M., the cadets paraded in
uniform and marched past, five companies
strong. General Samuel P>. McYoung, U. S.
A., who was a guest at the Academy, in-
spected the battalion. On his arrival a
major-general's salute was fired to welcome
him. General and Mrs. Wesley Merritt,
Mrs. General McArthur and Mrs. General
ROBERT C. KAMMEKER.
Frederick D. Grant viewed the parade.
The afternoon was an ideal one for the pur- found out in conference that they had an
pose. The N. P. M. A. party, provided with unusually warm spot in their hearts for
seats along the edge of the parade ground, Charles H. Parsons. He it was who said,
enjoyed the spectacle immensely, cheering during an eloquent address after the N. P.
with great zest as the young West Point M. A. dinner at Delmonico's on Thursday,
soldiers marched by to the inspiring music that "As a class the traveling man for the
of a military band.
piano trade is an honor to our industry."
Shortly after 5 P. M., the "Cepheus" Jay C. Amie, of the Kroeger Piano Co., in
started for home. From the time the steam- behalf of the traveling men of the indus-
er left the West Point wharf until it reached try, extended to Mr. Parsons—after they
its destination at the foot of West Twenty- had gently waylaid that gentleman and
second street, there was not a dull moment brought him into their midst—a vote of
on board. Once in midstream, the fun start- thanks as a token of their distinguished con-
ed in earnest, beginning with an inspiring sideration.
and satisfying entertainment on the lower
A few graceful words of acknowledg-
deck entitled, "Fifteen Minutes with a Lob- ment led up to a concert, during which
ster Salad." All joined heartily in the rep- "Annie Laurie" became acquainted with
resentation. When the curtain dropped on "The Man Behind the Gun" and "Rosey
the last scene, a widespread feeling prevailed Posey" got into touch with Conductor Frank,
to the effect that a vote of thanks to the who responded to an encore, as he espied
manager would be in order.
one of the party in yachting costume, by
$2.ao PER YEAR.
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS.
ordering the band to strike up, "Here
Comes a Sailor." Such an enjoyable time
was had by all who participated in the ex-
cursion that only the lateness of the hour
and the fact that the cook had gone off with
the sandwiches and salads prevented the
re-chartering of the "Cepheus" and a con-
tinuation of the voyage around the Sandy
Hook lightship.
A Legal Point of Interest.
[Special to The Review.]
Albany, N. Y., May 18, 1901.
An unique phase of piano retailing has
just been argued before the Appellate Court
here in a suit brought by William J. and
James S. Gray, against Alfred O. Booth, on
an appeal by the plaintiffs. The action was
brought to recover the first installment of
the purchase price of a piano sold to the de-
fendant on December 16, 1898. The price
agreed upon was $300, payable $25 on de-
livery, $175 on January 12, 1899, $75 in three
quarterly payments of $25 each, and a final
payment of $25 at the end of 12 months. On
December 24, 1898, the plaintiffs attempted
to deliver the piano and it was refused;
whereupon suit was brought. The question
involved is whether a refusal to accept the
piano gave the plaintiffs the right to treat
it as the property of the defendant and sue
him for the installment of $25, which became
due, or whether they were confined to their
damages for the breach. In the latter case,
the defendant holds that they could prove
no damages because they had agreed to sell
a piano worth $300 for $450, and had had
many opportunities thereafter to sell at the
higher price. Both Judge Farren in the
City, and Judge Gregory in the County Court,
held that the plaintiffs could not recover un-
der their complaint as the facts show no loss
oj damage by reason of the breach of contract
by the defendant. Decision is reserved.
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Herbert's Outing.
Geo. W. Herbert, the well-known dealer,
will leave on his European "outing" from
Boston, by the Leyland Line, on June 20th.
He has taken this slow route, owing to the
fact that it will afford him a splendid rest on
the briny deep. It is probable that J. P. Mor-
gan knew of the forthcoming trip of Mr.
Herbert, for he only recently bought out the
Leyland Line, so that a good American like
G. W\ H. could feel that he is traveling on
a semi-American bottom. Mr. Herbert will
land at London and from there will visit his
son who is in school in Paris.