New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-06
1BOVE THE HARLEM RIVER.
LIVELY POLITICAL MEETING--vAIIoUs SOCIAL |
AFFAIRS.

LIVELY POLITICAL MEETING.-VARIoUS SOCIAL
AFFAIRS.
The political meetings Of tho last few davs nave
included some lively AZ Fordham. whore IN"
Republicans have been especially energetic In their
work this fnl There have also been political gather
ings under the charge Of Republican associations IN
yarlous parts Of the upper wards and all have been
marked by the greatest enthusiasm and earnestn"SS.
Tho Democratic speeches at the various uptown nee'
ngs have been principally occupied In trying 10 con
vince the audiences that all Is peace ana harmony
among the members Of the various Democratic factions.
Commissioner Helnz, who year or two ago was
convinced tina: Henry d. Purroy entirely unfit
for leadership has announced that he Will support
Mr.. Purroy as a candidate this fall On the other
hand the Purroy Democrats have been pmSine the
peculIar brlancy OF Mr.. IIcntz's administration OF
the uptown street department. In spite of all thl'
protestation OF harmony II Is noted that each iacuoh
has its OWE mcetings. and only occasionally Imports
some speaker OF the other faction. In order 70 give
a show OF good feeling to the gathering.
social affairs have not been neglected. In spite Of
the interest taken In politics. The three great fairs
which have been in progress have been successfully
carried on this week. The ST. JOsephs roman
Catholic Church fair. at fremont Is held for the
purpose OF raising funds to pay off the church debt
REGISTER Fitzgerald made the opening address. The
fair OF the St. Matthew's German Lutheran Church is
held at Protection Hail. One hund' ed and fifty second
st. and CouranGavc.. and in addition TO the display
! OF fancy articles there number Of Interesting
features The St Augustine fair has already resulted
In securing a considerable fund
Many Halloween parties were held In the upper
wards on Monday evening. There were gatherings at
the homes o. Miss Irving, IN Bathgai~avc.; Mrs
Blcwett of NO. l2O3 Bo>ton-avcr ard 0. Mr. aud
Mrs McGann al Van Nest, where number of young
pcople from above the Harlem had gathered. \
number of friends of Mr.. James u. Thompson
gathered at the home of Mis- TOulicr, IN Coleseav"
and went TO the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson. III
East Onchundrcd and thirty clghth-st. where they
spent the evening In games and dancing. Tie party
WIS I'm the nature OF n surprise 10 Mr.. Ih0mpson al
though his vile was in the secret. There was also
n gathering Of young people at the home Of Mr. and
Mr. lanes Ilynes No. 37s Willis ave. Monday
evening.
The Indepcndent Athletic Club on the same even
Ing gave an ENTERTAINMENT OF instrumental and vocal
music and Rotations. at limnckc Hall. belmont
There were several dances Of small parties OF friends
on the same evening
The Young Mems Christian inion SERIES OF sermons
viii BEGIN this evening and continue at Intervals
ibrnuch the winter season. The first sermon Of the
.er,es will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. DIV. Brids
man. Of Holy Trinity Church. Harlem. AT ST. AIMS
Church. North. New York.
yards have died this week. David " smith. ".O
had a handsome home at ied;oh Park: died on Mon
day from apopleHy; The inheia services were con.
ON Wednesday evening
Mrs Amanda +. EaInham. the widow Of General
] r. Farnham died at her home, In Woodstock. ana
Tie funeral services held AT the house on "cdnes
morning
Mrs John Fail. Of Cauldwelavc.. MOrri,ana. who
was related 10 several wellhnOwn citizens Of the upper
wsIds was buried on Wednesday afternoon.
The services the tadng oi the veil by two Young
women at Corpus Christi Monastery. Hunters Point,
on Monday afternoon. were solemn and Impressive.
took the Veil were Miss Elena Dolores Victory Of this
city, and Miss Margaret Garden. OF Kings Coart.
Ireland. Miss Victory was formerly w,Hkown In
society ia this city.
The annual bal Of Melrose Council filed Eblng's
Casino on Monday night with merry crowd 81
dancers. DELEGATIONS present from many 50
cietcs especially thOe connected with German Catholic
churches. some OF the officers OF The council VINO
assisted I'm making the affair successful Charles
Heidelberger IT, president: Philip Wagner vice preSi
dent George L. Kurtz. secretary BAPTIST j. sht.
treasurer ylvcs er Srohn char cellor Bernard scmal
aclcr. marshal. and John II. Schuizc. collector.
Tho Mcrymakers social Club Of Fordlam gave
ball Friday night Al Trbachs Hall, and many mem
bers and friends Of the club were present.