New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-10
INCIDENTS IN HARLEM.
REORGANIZfNG THE PHILHARMONIC
SOCIETY-EFFAIRS OF INTEREST.

An encouraging movement WIS made on thursday
morning looking 10 the reorganization OF the HarFni
Philharmonic Society meeting was he'd In the nan
OF the Harlem Democratic Club, which was atenoeu W
fully 300 women prominent in social ana hlusical
circles. Among those present were Mrs Charles f.
Mclean, Mrs. John Allen Mrs. Marshal AyNs' MIS-
c. c. Tyler, Mrs W. S. Bell, Miss Dorset, Mrs L. H.
Cutler Mrs John A. Mason Mrs. c. Il. treat nrs'
f. p Steers Mrs Donald Mclean, Mrs Jordah IL
Mott Mrs j. J. Casey, Mrs Maltby, and MIS- simpson
After short musical programme LII "moh h0"i'
Fleck and Others took part, the Rev. Dr. virgin h"u
an address, explaining the objects OF the neees "s
expressing the hope that society, so much heeQd anu
capable OF providing so much profitable eh'os ,.n'
would be literally supported. Mr. Fleck, VINO Will oe
the director of the society," said his aim was to founu
in Harlem Philharmonic Society equal to any similar
organization in New-York or elsewhere. III inc So
ciety were formed he proposed to give Two coi0e"'
publc rehearsas and morning and chamber concerts
No special terms had been agreed upon, Du1 IL was
thought that annual subscription fec OF Slo "ouiu
be sufficient 10 meet all demands. The suoscrpuon to
would not be due until in october, and members would
be entitled to two tickets each for the evening con
certs three the afternoon rehearsas and three lor
the morning musical entertainments
At the close OF Mr.. Feck's remarks commlt'ee
was appointed 10 distribute cards for signatures Ior
membership many Of which were promptly signed ny
those present.
meeting to form the XXIIld Assembly Dis.ri..
Association Of the Peoples Municipal League was helu
Thursday night at the house Of z. II. Ocott, NO oo
West One hundred-and twenty clghth-st temporary
organization was effected by the election OF MI.
Olcott as chairman and Frank A. Lewis secretary
committee on enrolment was appointed, cohsis'ins
OF W. +. Benjamin, F. A. Lewis, W. r. Ailes'
W. II. WEIGH F. J. Simon and jerome Talbot. Inc
association will have its temporary headquarters a.
Third-ave. and Onehnndred and twenty fflh-st.
The formal opening OF the new st. Andrews lh-
frmary for Women, at No. 1913 Fast One hundreds
,,vontv cirbthst took place on Thursday night. The
Institution was started about two years ago. In mouse
in second-ave and since then over $500 patients
have been treated. The work had outgroWn the ac-
commodations of the house and new quarters "eH
sought for They found in the Sunday or
parsh house Of the old st. Andrews Church, winch
has been thoroughly changed and refitted for inc
purpose the expense being borne by the various
societies connected with st. Andrews parish, the
vestry and private individuals. On the lower hoor
is the general ward and the upper floor are sop
arate rooms for patients who are willing ana aDie 10
pay small sun. Beds for forty patients are provided
The medical saf is composed Of DR.. Malcolm Mclean,
surgeon in charge; DR.. L. c. Tracy Dr. W. f. Martin
and Dr. Z. L. Cocks Nine nurses are employed,
with Mrs s. +. Horton as matron and senior nurse.
Al the opening Tuesday night addresses were made
by the Rev. DR.. Van de Water, DR.. Mclean
and Assistant DistrictAttorney Vernon N. Davis
Thers were singing by the choir boys of ST. Andrews,
an inspection of the building by the large number OF
neonIe present and sale OF fancy and other articles
by a committee Of young women. The institution ID
strictly non-sectaran, though carried on under inc
auspices of an Episcopal parish and 1t is said that since
IFS foundation fully rs per cent of the patients treated
have been Roman Catholics. St. Andrews Infirmary
for Women is the only Institution OF s kind In the city
above Fifty ninth-st. 1t IS supported entirely by
voluntary subscriptions and additional funds are much
needed TO carry on the work. Among those at the
opening Thursday night were Mr.. and Mrs D. b. simp-
son. Mr. and Mrs. Wagstaf, W. Johnston, Arthur limp
son, DR.. and Hrs. D. NJ. Marvin, Mrs G. W. Jewett
Mrs r. NJ Hyde, Mrs. Van de Venter Mr.. and Mrs
Donald Mclean, Mrs Hotchldn, Dr. and Mrs Mclean
Mrs stel Mrs. Maltby and Mrs. Holmes.
The Heartsease and Edelwess Circles of the Kings
Daughters gave an entertainment at the Harlem Pres
byterian Church on Friday evening. The proceeds
amounting to about 49, will be devoted 10 charitable
work.
The regular meeting Of the Harlem Democratic Club
was held on Wednesday evening. The report OF the
COMMITTEES on nominations postponed for one week
ment bonds had been subscribed for 49, ,
The reception Of the Nh sigma Epsilon M, SoGety o.
afternoon at the Harlem Opera House There were an
address by Thomas 5. Flynn, president OF the society
music ree2o0S and the ona OF so
SECRETARY VI. Lee starke, of the Harlem Branch OF
the Young Mems Christian Association has resigned
his place go to Atlanta and take charge OF INC
business of a Ncw-York Insurance company In The
states Of North Carolina South Carolina, Tennessee
Alabama and Georgia. His resignation has not yei
been accepted and Mr.. starke will remain with the
Branch until another secretary has been engaged
The fair and festival OF the Butchers and Drovers
Society of NeWYOrk which began on sunday and lasted
until Wednesday night, drew large crowds Of people e
the Harlem River Park. The display was excellent
and the experiment Of adding the festival features to
the usual exhibition proved a great success
The Clio Club will have a dinner at Sherrys on
Wednesday May 49, Mr.. Humphrey. the president,
will preside and various toasts will be responded to;
About twenty five members and guests are expected
to be present.
ADDITIONAL EXPORTS OF GOLD.