New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-03
IN THE ANNEXED DISTRICT.
PEOPLE WHO ARE SPENDING THEIR VACATIONS
OFT OF TOWN.

While some parts Of the Annexed District are sum
mon ,so.t for those who live in the crowded parts =
the city, the population is smaller in August thah III
June or october. FOR even suburban resident, must
have a change. The scashore and the CatNkiIlS arc
1,vorite vacation homes Tor those even who have
~, acr, or two II grounds around their dwellings and
who can III under the shade Of their own vine ana
mamie tree Among those who recently left thrT
homes on summer trips DR.. PurGman and the Rev.
W H. Mcllvccn. Of North New York; the Rev Chhrics
Pavson Mallory. Of West Farms, who Is IN '"hnecu-
cut. joseph Dale and James = Dale, Of Wa)nave
and their families who in the CatShll'; Mrs
Henry Welsh and Mr. and Mrs. George G.. Dudley, who
spcnd August in Greenwich; W. Y. Clark aud family
who have sailed for Europe; the family Of john ,
Hanson who arc IN the Catskills; the Rev +. w
Anderson. who has started on tour through Con
tin,nt,l Europe the Rev Mr. DOdd, Of Riyerdle. who
/, fishing In the Catskn streams; william Thomas
and wife. who have a cottage at Jamaica; and Mr.
and Mrs William Potter. who at BIZ Indian. IN the
Catsl,lls Many Of The residents Of the Annexed Dis
tlict who left their homes IN July Will soon return
and enjoy the closing days Of summer and The glQres
Of early autumn.
The Volunteer Tiremen's Associations Of the Twenty
third Ward had their annual parade and water throw
ing contest on Monday Jefferson No. o. Independent
Of Williamshrdge. Exempt Of MorI1Sinia ana Pr"'cc
ton of Merosc the engines exhibited The Hook
and Ladder Company OF Jersey City and the Volunteer
Fircncn's sons also took part in the parade. The
parders marched in spite Of the heat from the lower
end of the ward. second ave. and northumberland
twenty -ninih-St, 10 The ward line ana return inc
squirting contest consisted of two matches, each for
the prize Of a silver trumpet The match between
the independents and the Excmpts Of Morrisana WITS
not decided on account of accident to the Exempt
engine while the frcmcn preparing to begin the
tlrowing of water. The Projections Of MelrOse and
Jcielsons No. 90 Of New-York contested for special
trophy the Protection engine threw 40 feet and
was the winner. Tho members OF the companies ana
their friends then took part in picnic delights at
Brommers Park IN the evening, ana the dancers occu
pied the pavilion until the early morning hours
The plan Of President Gallup, Of the Park Depart
ment, and several charitable ladies 70 make Pelham
Bay Park useful day resort for persons who are
unable 10 pay their own expenses for AL outing VII!
bring into notice park which has some peculiarly
beautiful features. Some of the ground Is low and
the song Of the mosquito is heard along the bays and
marshes. but some OF the grassy slopes and tllch
old parks. Pelham BAY i, the largest Of the new
parks. and when II IS Improved VIII probably be me
Will however be the first Of N" large parks 20 be
improved. and now the resort for greater numbers
The beauties Of Van Courtlandi Lake are Just now
sTeaseS 9St iSE 4s Of 6Sna T Ill., be ERR &
white and gold blossoms dot the surface Of tho
w rITs oa' h te c S ns cmS prevent the m
use OF oars The lilies were fir; introduced into IN.
they would add 70 its ai,yc,iveness. and they have
spread with surprising rIpdity.
The accidents of the week above the Harlem Rivcl
seem 10 have been principally those resulting from th'
running away Of horses or the carleSSne>s Of drivers
Frederick becker thrown ont OF his carriage or
Washington Bridge aud severely injured. \ four
year-Old daughter of Mrs. NrCann OF No 3G3 AleAan
dcr-aNe.. over 10y an express wagon. Police
man Rheaumc. Of tho mounted force over McantC
Cana an Italian laboger. IN South lrOatway. Ed
ward Dre~ler aged i've of 30 G2o East one hundred
and hfty second st.. had hs broken by blow
from the ho)f of "A runaway horse. 4 driver employed
al Kuntzs Brewer. ThirViave and one hundred and
sixty cighth.St., was thrown from his wagon and
killed. \ horse belonging 20 Dr. Rice, OF Rlvedae
ran away, broke the carriage % pieces and slightly
iniurpd fne driver