New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16
ABOVE THE HARLEM RIVER.
DEADLY WORK OF TIE TROLLEY CARs-GooD
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS


REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.
The Columbian holidays had some features OF
especial interest to North side residents. The mp
town schools had the place Of honor In Mondays
parade and made excellent showing considering
the distance from which the pupils were compelled
to go to join the paraders. The Exempt lirrh'h ;
Association Of the Twcnty-thlrd Ward was prominent
I'm the parade OF Wednesday and after the marching
was over the veterans had short parade OF their
own above the Harlem Bridge and then supper at
their hall Among the veteran hrcmcn was Johh
Horn formerly chief Of the Morrlsana Fire Depart
ment who is In his scvcnty-seventh year. but Kept
his place I'm the ranks until the parade ended At
the services In the Trinity Congregational Church last
Sunday original hymn composed by Miss Margaret
Johnson appropriate 10 the holidays, was sung y
handsome flag presented 10 the Trinity Ohurch Dy
Il number Of young men OF the congregation Inc
decorations on stores and private dwellings above the
Harlem Bridge elaborate and handsome, although
the district was far removed from the line 81 the
pnrade several Of the social clubs on the north side
also had handsome displays Of flags and bunting
Commissioner Louis j. IIcntz returned from his trip
to Germany last week and resumed tie duties OF MS
Office His trip was taken principally for the purpose
OF bringing 10 this country his relative. Mrs Ech"r,
the widow Of the brewer whose husband recently died
In Germany.
The trolley cars although only week or two IN
operat,on have already begun their deadly work An
eleven. ycar.od boy was run over nnd had MS legs
taken of at Third-nve. and onc-hundredanhhity-
secondst. on Friday night Several narrow escapes
from accidents have occurred, especially as the motor
men were unaccustomed TO their work. The Union
Railroad Company, however, Is making strenuous
efforts to extend It's lines Into the ncghboIing Villages,
and IS preparing 10 erect n largo machine shop ut
Bostonavc. and WoOdruiT-st
several enthusiastic meetings Of Republicans were
held in the North side districts last week Henry
Brown presided at the meeting Of th' 'erhhh'Am''i-
co, Ropnbllcan cub on Thursday evening, and rel s
were received showing that good work had been done
thus far I'm the canvass Tho Republican mnssmect-
ing 10 be held next Wednesday evening at trbeoh =
Third ave and hundrcd-and scvcneth-st. promls'
TO be a memorable one In M" of the auol'h''
and the purpose Of those present ~ abr Tor
the success OF the party All Of the North SD" clubs
have made arrangements to attend the meeting ana
there will probably BE- larger number OF voters
present than any other political gathering which
has taken place above the Harlem River.
Among the social incidents Of the last few days on
N, North side was the marriage Of James r. Gleason
and Miss Madealne Appleton. at tie HON" Of tho
bride, parents Mr.. and Mrs. william q. Appleton
at scdgwck Park. Forlham Heights. The Rev
Charles j. Holt the rector OF -. James, Protestant
Episcopal Church, performed the ceremony George
Gaynor a well known resident Of North New York
married last week Miss Ada L. Press and Will have
Ms new home at No. 7:3 Eat northumberland "ry
1xth ST. Mr. and Mrs. George j. CLARKE enicrlained
MANY Of their friends at their home. Washington ave"
and Onchundrcd- slAty fourth st. on Nonday even
ing.
The autumn festival Of the Wills ave. Bridge A'so-
citation was held on Thursday evening at BrOmncTs
PARK and the number Of those present estimated
at several thousand. several speakers advocated tho
building OF the Wiisa,c. Bridge. Tie scheme has
been befo prey ious Leg lturc and will be urged on
the legislature of 1898 with great vieor BY those In
tere,td In property near Wills ave
The Rev Dr. Kettcl OF II. AIMS Church. hni'hc1
last week the eleventh year OF his service as rector
He spoke last sunday OF the Increase OF the church
while he had been rector and summarized reports re-
ceved from various sOcicc, connected with the church
as 10 the work accomplished in tie last twelve months
The Tuesday Literary, an asSOclauon OF mtIhhcIs Oh
the Trinity CoDgic eatOna Church fremont. has begun
It's fan sessions. The Rev. jaime, NJ Wilton Is The
honorary president Of the club. Meetings are held
every Two weeks, and subjects OF Interest are us
cusscd or readings had by members OF The cluD
The members Of the X. VI. Hoe IAtcnry and Atm
etic Club and their male friends witnessed ahl tic
ana literary exposition at the clubhouse Thurs
cay evening. The club includes "A number Of young
men connected with st. AIMS Parish. party Of
North side residents, young men and young women,
met on Tuesday and enjoyed ride 10 Yonkcrs Aincng
The members Of the party SIR. ard Mrs. Andrew
Richie Mr. and Mrs. George \aran and several
others who lad been invited by DIR. and Mrs. Dennis.
The lloriisavc. Bowling club, Of Mount Hope has
be-,n rcorganiZed for the coming season and mahy
good scores have been made by the players In the
opening games.