New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-22
ABOTE THE HARLEM RIVER.
UPTOWN IMPROVEMENTS DISCUSSED - VARIOUS
SOCIAL. AFFAIRS.

UPTOWN IMPROVEMENTS DISCUSSED VARIOUS
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
Petitions favorng the enactment OF the bill to COM
mel the Elevated Railroad Company TO carry pas
scnCcrs from the lower part OF the city to the end OF
the suburban elevated for single fare have been
circulated in the northern ward, in the last few DAYS
and have received many signatures. The action OF the
Rapid Transit Commissioners also leads the uptown
residents to hope for an early reduction Of tho fares
between their homes and their downtown Offices.
The street openings which have been ordered In the
uppcr wards within the last Onr or two weeks VIII not
only improve a considerable part OF the Twenyiourth
Ward but will also provide for the extension OF sew
cral important sewers, which are now Interrupted by
the failure hitherto +, open u the thoroughiareS
The plans for the new street openings arc already
partly completed and the improvement OF the sewer
system will advance rapidly the streets can
be- opened. commissioner licniz sent to ID" hoa'u
Of street openings and Improvement last week Il
letter. In which he protested against the Interrupt
ton of Brook ave provided for in an old plan OF the
Park Department. lie believes that the NHw->"N
and Harlem Railroad Company should he compelled to
luild a bridge over ill., tracks, 20 that the avenue
might he continued. instead OF being DETECTED before
reaching the tracks.
The road, in the northern wards have been In cX-
ceent cond for scichinc fr several day,. and III"
level drvcways lave been crowded with merry parties
Of pleasurc-seekcr; Most OF the Official, and many
other iDrOmnCn residents OF Inc NOltH bN''
seen among those who enjoying the crisp AIR on
some Of the uptown roadways. slelghng parties
have been popular especially among the young people
The members of the EpwOrth League Jf the Nes'
Farms Methodist EPISCOPAL Church formed sleigh
Ing party on Tuesday evening and drove 10 West
chester and returned to the home of Mr.. ana MrS'
w. g. Mccormick. Among those who were in the
rarity. besides Mr. and Mrs Mccormick. were Mr. ana
Mrs. A. Iandrnc Mr.. and Mrs Gin and several Of the
mon M the l.a-uc. \ SlcghinC uIriN
drove from the home Of J. /. Bradley in East one
hundred and forty bird ST., TO the home ~ Mr. ana
Mrs. G. u. Bradley, In south TerracehV". Inc can
upon Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley was surprise. but inc
visitors welcomed and they danced until ma
night. a sleighng party. consisting Of residents OF
Mount Hope enjoyed drive 10 City Island Mr.. ana
Mrs G. F. Ehl,rs. Mr. and Mrs Mcller and Mr. and
Mrs F. G. Vocl were among the members Of the
party The members Of the Prospect Bowling cub
took sleigh ride t. Barlow stall and aierward had
n bowling match. The members Of the Fiv" otl0ck
Club enjoyed sleigh ride few evenings ago
A concert BY George Frlcdgen and his orchestra on
tcrtaincd many members Of the schnorer Club at the
clubhouse on sunday evening. There were aSo
songs by Miss Annie Bauer. Miss Martha Carr, John
Bauer and Others The annual reception Of the West
Morrisania Club on Tuesday evening AT fbllnS ;
Casino was under the charge Of F. &. kusscl ana
James d. Bcstwick az floor managers ana OF com
mit,ces under the Craftsmanship Of +. J. Dillon ana
Louis Loeb. The officers or the cub are: Nllllhl l.
Oliver president: Fred g. Russell, vice president ,
william King. recording secretary Edward j. Dillon
financial secretary. ana i. HARRISON treasurer III"
reception was highly successful both IN the number 81
guests and the enjoyment Of those who were present
Among other annual receptions OF me wees We're
those Of Rising star Lodge, the East End -Four
Hundred" and the MicnOn Social Club.
New officers have been elected of St Marys Literary
and Dramatic Association. ThO'c chosen are: t'corg
IIcfcIc, president II. Ludwig. ice-Wc,dcnt; I.
IOlamd. recording secretary William +. Iicld,lbcIger
corresponding secretary; John Andrcar fnancia'
secretary Walter Barry, treasurer John Boani,
first librarian. $500
Mr. and Mis. Undorh OF East one hundred AMI
seventy -scvenh-st Mount Hop, gave IA reception u
their friends IN Wednesday evening
The work OF the Young Mems Christian Union shows
the effect OF the energy II those engaged In III" work
The fourth sermon Of III, Christian Union Course will
be delivered at the alexander Avenue Baptist en- rch
AbXandcra ave. and Wct Onc-hundrcdand forty
fIs-st. by the Rev G. II. KImball. The subject Is
a Bad Bargain" Tie mid winter social entertain
ment will be given Thursday evening al the 70.
Of the IniDn No. ji5 Wis-ave. There will be
music and short addresses and Interesting social
features The ladies connected with the auxiliary
association Of the Union Will hold a fair Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings Of next week The pro
cccds Of The fair will aid in deraylng this seas rus
expenses OF the Organization.