HONOR TO MR. AND MRS. EDWARD TUCK

A. recent cable dispatch tells of an un usual distinction just conferred on Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tuck by the French Academy. This honor was granted them because of their philanthropic work m France. Frederic Masson speaking in the name of the French Academy said:

"Mr and Mrs. Tuck are the first citizens of the United States who have been crowned by the French Academy since the institution of the Prix de Vertu Breaking with century-old customs the academy for the first time has crowned both a foreign enterprise, namely the International committee ot the Red Cross and a foreign name—that of Mr. and Mrs. Tuck, who for thirty years have been dispensing goods and works in our country without ostenta tion or seeking any recognition. My colleagues could not better honor our friends on the other side of the Atlantic than in awarding the prize to these two benefactors of France."

Mr. Tuck was the recipient a few years ago of the Cross of the Legion of Honor bestowed upon him by President Loubet.