New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-21
1BOVE THE HARLEM RITEE.
THE CHILDREN'S PARADE-CHCRCH AFFAIRS
AND SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENTS.


AND SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
The parade Of Sunday school children held on Fri
dav afternoon was altogether the largest which ha'
appeared in the uptown streets. Inc hSsoo""''o
which has 4" the Nav walk in charge was formed
only n little over a year ago. but the energy OF 'nosc
engaged in II has been rewarded "lth great e"''
The fact that the streets OF the uptown waro' re'
little attention from the Street Cleaning Depfi'''
makes them less desirable for professions OF chui"
than some of the downtown streets but 'ne e",",'
,,asm and good humor Of the residents ana ''ic''
children and particularly OF the managers OF VI,
sunday schools ovcrcame all difficulties and the ooo'
mr. g 600 visitors and children who took part III 'ie
affair enjoyed their experiences. While inc o'i'
were rewarded with an extremely pretty sie"'' "
streets were gay with flags and flowers, ana 'he o"
dron were atiIcd in their most charming cos'I''cS
James G. Martin, who was grand ihars"ai "a
nrocesson Is entitled TO especial praise as IL was
largely through MS ehOrts that inc "'"' ~
% successfully carried ont.
Afars at several Of the churches nave oeeh i"'e'
estinc aside from the excitement OF the ea'hei"e "
sundav.school children Friday. The members Vi VI.
Forest Avenue Congregational Church, MorriS"''
were finally compelled on Wednesday e'eniis ="
accept the resignation Of their pastor 'ne NV ~
G. woodbridge Mr.. Woodbridge offered his ressna
,,o = t.w weeks AGO after receiving a call from the
Contra, CONGREGATIONAL Church OF Middeboro' 'iass
The members OF the church Of which he mas oeen
pastor refused at first to accept the res'sl""o" ~
acro.a 70 a considerable increase In his salary Mr.
Woodbridge however. persisted In his purpose 10
the church. and at the meeting on wednesday ~
inc the final separation was announced nv
before Mr. Woodbridge became It's pastor IN looo i'u
-. ho.n entirolv successful his passionate resulted
:, @ LARGO increase in membership and interest \
NOW, church was dedicated two months ago ana MOST
~ the Indebtedness caused by the erection VI '"e NV"
bui,dinc has been discharged
The North New-York Congregational 'hui'n
,,od ,os, sunday the third anniversary OF the ordi
,a,,o, ~ the pastor the Rev. william L. McfNeeh
The church was handsomely Decorated anu '''N
coo, ,ros occuped at both the morning and evening
sorvices Mr. McElyeen preached appropriate s'r'o"s
IN Monday evening the Ladies' Ala eocieN e"''
.donatIon party" at Mr.. McElveens nome ann "''''
handsome gifts were presented by members Vi '''
,burcb A congratuatory service was "riu At NV
ohmrch an Tuesday evening when the Rev DR.. samuel
H. Virgin. the Rev. Messrs Bourne anu n'" ~
robn Lindsay made addresses. supper iolio","
N. msetinc Mr. McElvecn has shown remarK'oe
or.rcr in all departments OF church work. ana 10 e.
pecally popular among the young people vi Wv
neichborhood in which he lives. among "hohi il" w
started a number OF societies INTENDED 10 oc"c"' ~
Last weeks sales Of real estate lhcluu'N
-. ,so ,r,,dnc lois in the Twenty fourth Ward ana
although some OF the plots were wi'hdia""' V."'''
wore sold At fair prices The West side, near hhsS
bridge has developed greatly within the last 'DIec
wears and some Of the most important aucnoh S'''s
have been OF property along the slope OH VIC 80
80, 49, ,io,,o,, pivo- There Is also great
au'yty in real estate in the central par' OF the
third Ward. where prices have also 'ohSiue'"o" %
vonced The brokers say that the demand esp'ci"H
for small houses is greater than the supply ana 'a'
in all classes Of uptown property there Is more 'i'i
the usual spring activity.
outdoor sports increasingly engage the activities
Of the uptown young people. The nine OF 'ne
Suburban Republican Club of the Twen'y-fonr'h "hru
PLAYED a game with the Emerads yesterday ana mas
arranged 10 play almost every Saturday for three or
four months There few open dates Inc
games with the Northern Athletic club WEI DO
watched with especial interest the clubs are close
rivals The suburban Club has number OF me
PLAYERS and its friends are hopeful for It's success
in the uptown competition. The Ariel Tennis |iuo
Is preparing for the open tournament Wmch VII,
begin on June T. J. ". White, W. G. Happy and
J. F. Hobart will have charge OF the tournament.
There will be contests IN mems singles, mems
doubles women's singles and mixed doubles ana mana
sumo prizes will be awarded. The weekly contests
at the Youthful League Bowling Club have excited
much interest The musical entertainment recently
held under the direction Of the Kncherbccker Tennis
Club gave pleasure large number OF guests ~
the home of Colonel Austen, Westchcsterave. ana
southern Boulevard
The Mclanora Club, an uptown Tammany social
organization. an entertainment AT liiiuerDrahd
lark Che.hundrc1 and scventc,hs st. and Bostonavr.
Oh Tuesday evening. The West M)rrisania Club met
Monday evening. and President W. +. Oliver pre-
scented the prize In the euchrc tournament 10 the
winner +. Harrison. The SchnOrer clubhouse Is 10
be rcl,te1. and after to-day will be in the hands Of
those who making the repairs and decoratNiis'
The deaths in the upper wards In the las, few
days included those Of Mrs. Virginia d. Armstrong,
the wife of George Armstrong, Mrs. Catharinc ONeil.
Robert j. Pond and j. Drcn.
he hill signed "A by Governor Flow Pr
providing for the completion Il the system
Of III" north part Of the Ila lem River VIII all0"
the carrying out promptly OF long DELAYED plans.
extremely defective. although sCme large and i'm
portant sewers have been built In the last six or
eight years. Under the new act sewer, may he
built under Of the old streets. even If the city
Mr. and Mrs 4. II. Cook Of No. Go7 East one
hundred and thirty -sA'h,s gave a rcc"pu,n on III
Of their daughter. Miss Florence Cook.
concert at which the Eucrp" Choral society.
Mrs George 5. Iloaeland soprano; Grant odell bas3;
Mis- Emma PLAT. vlollnsi. and M7s Henrietta seek.
cndoif, pianist took part wa held on Wednesday
The Young Mems Christian Union of the northern
wards completed It's NTH year few DAYS ago and
the members and their friends celebrated thc ami
versary at meeting held al 81. AIMS Chapel. -.
Ann's-ave. The room was handsomely decorated.
cred address In which he referred 10 the affair
as the rnisns Wooden Anniversary His speech
was a synopsis Of the purpose origin and growth Of
the Institution. and Of rs necessity and Importance
to nrrih NcwYork, After Mr.. Lawson's address.
Miss Helen Fcrnbach sang " Just Am" and j.
seaver Page entertained the audience with amusing
stories and practical talk. Godfrey r. Reed. musical
director Of the Union. the bass solo song OF the
sea and the Union Gcc Climb three selections.
The annual gymnasium exhibition the closing
feature OF the entertainment and medals awarded
10 the victorious councillors, Philip >eiyas. receiving
the first Daniel H. Kingsand the second and Edward
Grey the third. MIR. Williams. Of the Harlem y. VI.
c. A., judge. Union emblem neatly gotten
up in mahogany. stenciled one side Y. VI. G. t."
and the opposite side " ] Sss -o3' presented
IN each woman a souvenir Of the sion.
TIE REAL ESTATE MARKET GROWING DULLER.
The real estate market is growing dullcr ms the
summer drays nenr. hnt II Is In much hotter con.