New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-06
IN TIE ANNEXED DISTRICT
HUCKLEBERRY' ROAD PLEAS - HoNoRINI
foNMI SstONEp HHJNTZ

hCChbEbEkkl hOAD fLLH'
COMMISSIONER HENTz
The new owners Of the Huckleberry' road In the
Annexed District, making the usual pea ior inc
granting Of tho peculiar advantages given oy the Dill
now in the Legislature. They say that spcoai PrVl-
eces are necessary in order to enable them TO build
and eoup the road with the magnfcence which they
desire. They made the same promises OF new, we'll
furnt he'd cars. heavy rails and speed ana oon'cheo
Of travel when they sought. year ago. 70 oo~'h uo
privilege Of using the trolley system against the pro-
tests Of many property owners. The arguments then
made by the railroad company directors were mat II
they could obtain Tho right to use tho trolley sys-
ten they would DO able 10 make all the expenditure
necessary in carving out their plans. They now seek
additional advantage such as are gwen 10 no oter
road in the city. The Union Railroad bill vigorously
opposed by many property owners beyond the HareH'
and protests against itS enactment have 1cn sent 10
Albany. The political influence OF the promoters Of
the road is however great that 1t Is probable That
the bin may pass. Meetings were held last week IN
the Annexed District 10 discuss the subject but some
of them were controlled by the friends Of the road
John W. Golf, formerly Assistant District Attorney,
has many friends among HE neighbors In INC twenty
third Ward, and they were considerably alarmed last
week BY the reports Of his severe illness from pneu-
monia Mr.. Gof has a Slender physique, but his strong
will and great energy have carried him through many
struggles with ilhcalth. The later encouraging report
from his sicroom led TO hopes that the popular lawyer
would be able soon TO resume his practice.
The schnorer Clubs monthly meeting Friday night
had additional interest from surprise which had been
prepared for Commissioner Louis J. Hentz. who had
been the president of the club for five years preceding
last January. a number Of his friends among the
members OF the club had contributed to obtain for him
a valuable gold watch. and 1t was presented to him on
Friday evening On side Of the heavy case was
inscribed the monogram Of the Commissioner ana
design representing the club star. with the initials
IS. Co. President william &. McCrca made the pescn-
tatlon speech and at meeting Of tho club resolutions
passed pIa!sing Mr.. Hcinu for the method IN
which he had performed his duties
The North Side night school. Of which Wallace F..
Lyons is principal held It's closing exercises on wednes
day and Thursday evenings. The exhibition OF the
drawing class Wednesday evening showed that there
has been decided advance since the class was
organized. At the Thursday evening exercises there
we're redations, songs and instrumental music. The
former school trustee, william r. Zeal who has taken
great interest In the school, was present as well rs the
present members OF the Board Of Trustees
A reception OF the De Salto Literary Society was
held recently at the home Of Mrs. Wheeler. and FIVE
members OF the club performed Grecian class. Tho
characters were taken by Misses Alice Lyons. Annie
Hargraves. q. Turner. f. Bristol and Il. Knapp. The
seml-monthly meeting Of the Brownson Literary onion
on Tuesday evening had its principal feature a
debate by members as 10 whether Cleveland or Hi
should be the Democratic presidential nominee. The
Lputisn Club Of East fremont held its first annual
ball on Wednesday evening. The first anniversary Of
the ST. Elizabeth Literary and Athletic Union on Mon
day evening celebrated with songs and other eN
eIcises by the members
Mr. and Mrs. William G.. Davis OF No. G3s East
One hundred and-t rintst save canoe on Tues
day eveIiI e, at which many Of their friends were
present Among he guests Mr. and Mrs.
samuel c. Smith. Edward Selling. Mrs Zcising. Mrs
Charles Todd, DR. Samuel Mcllroy, Miss Louise VI.
smith. Mis- bel harrington. Miss VI. Iannstcr, Miss
Lydecker and Miss Ferris.
\ special service in 1T. Johns German Luthe an
Church SuIcay evening marked the twenty Htit
anniversary OF the organization Of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the church. Tile officers OF the society now
are: President Airs. Johanna Mertcns; vice ;'rcsl-
dent, Mrs. Meta Inzemann. treasurer Mrs. Fred
ericka Schulz secretary Ms. Mlrcarctha ci1erbet Ike.
The first officers of tie society were President. Mrs.
Margaret Hoffman; vice president. Mn. sophie liub-
treasurer Christine schulz secretary Nareetha
MCtthcs. ,.hile The society has lcen IN existence II
has ia's'd several thou nnd dollars {, improve the
chIch building and for other PURPOSES connected vita
the work Of the church.
The weddings Of the week In tie North side dis
trct Included those Of David Barry and Miss Margaret
Shire on MO!day evening at 81. ElIzabcth's Church
Of Christian Fasser and Miss Lena Bender on Wednes
day evening and the same evening. Of the lcv.
Emil Busack.i, the pastor OF Lutheran church in
Canada, and Miss Alma Berenthcr, who came rom
Ofrnany 10 meet the bridegroom. t. whom she had
been engaged when he was In GerinaIy