The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-06-10
REAL ESTATE MATTERS

There were no dealings In the salesr0oms in this
city yesterday, but Messrs. A. ]. Blocker, Son Co.
and A. d. Meck, Jr., & Brother both held sales out
Of town, which were largely attended. That of the
aforementioned firm was held In westchester county,
In the immediate neghoorhood Of Scarsdale, q sta
ton on the Harlem Railroad A special train-an
unusual enterprise this roadwhich left this city
at quarter past ten A. NJ brought the visitors to the
ground, where an ample lunch was furnished, which
was discussed al lresco under the shadow Of tall
trees with evident govt by mixed assemblage Of
ladies and gentlemen. The charming variety Of land
scape here presented Of ridge ana valley, gentle
unduating slopes and spreading table land, with the
beautiful Bronx meandering musicaly through alter
nate leafy shades and scOrched meadows, have been
already sufficiently referred to here, and 1t must be
confessed, however the admiration may be excited
upon view Of these attractive features their appre
citation is lessened bv the insufficient means OF travel
Afforded thither and the dssagen.ens concoIaltant
sale were complete In every particular, the expert
of Mr.. Bleecker being guarantee OF thorough
him. In some minor points there was 1t Ia true,
room for Improvement; but for such laches
knowledge Of those responsible, Of the amenities Of
these occasions and as these are wholly outside Of
any effect upon the market, they obtain notice only
In faithful chronicle of all the circumstances OF
the sale. IL has been before mentioned that this
certain exclusive uses all property being sold sub.
Ject TO restrictions which prohibit any but nrst
class Improvements. This was reflected in the
bidders who all Of that select class above any
suspicion OF contemplating other than improve
ments OF that character. About 100 lots were dis.
posed OF, at prices averaging $500 per acre. figure
involving. 1t Is SAID some sacrifice to the owner but
accepted IN the expectation Of the multiplication OF
interests there securing future appreciation.
Messrs. A. ID. NellIck, Jr Il Brothers sale, at
North ELF lbeth. was more satisfactory, In Its I'M
mediate results. The situation Of Elizabeth at the
junction OF the New jersey and New Jersey Central
railroads, Offering such unequaed means Of com.
munication with the city, log tralas passing through
daily the distance in point OF time being less from
the City Hall than Thirteth street, render II pec-
liarly adapted to the residence OF persons doing
business in New York. The property disposed OF
IL situated only three minutes walk IRON North
Elizabeth station 600 feet from beautiful park and
Is surrounded by first class improvements.
very large party attended, mostly from this
city. who were served upon their arrival
with q bountiful collation. got mp with disregard
OF expense and attention to the many varieties OF
appetite TO be served, which have OF late distin.
gushed the cuisine department at the sales Of this
frm. Many ladies' accompanied their husbands
and brothers upon the excursion, and made the oc-
sion holiday, enjoying themselves IN hearty
picnic wav while their male attendants engaged In
competition 10 secure lots. The bidding was ami
mated and spirited and the prices quite up to those
OF previous sales rhe size OF the lots Is uniformly
50x150.
Auction Sales Of Real Estate Yesterday.
The following are the particulars OF both OF these
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