New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
1BOVE THE HIRLEM RIVER.
DISCUSSING THE BOULEVARD sCHEME-soC1AL
AFFAIRS

AFFAIRS.
The public hearing which Commissioner Hcrn
held in regard to his Boulevard project mt MS once
on Tuesday morning did not develop any opposition
bv uptown residents TO his PLAN Letters approving
the scheme were read from John Cahin, George s.
Coe William f. Dodge, George A. Baker ana o'hcr
we'll known citizens. Fordhan Morris was The hrs'
sneaker at the meeting and strongly advocated the
making OF the Boulevard. ExJudge Ernest HAIL.
Chancellor MacCracken and William CanldWel were
among the other speakers advocating the plan' d.
MacCracken said that he was interested IN the bo"'c
ward project account OF his connection WITH 'ne
University OF the City OF New-York. which has pnr
chased large tract OF land above the Harlem liver
Bcsides those who spoke. large number OF citizens
were represented as being earnestly in favor OF the
project as likely to Increase the value OF prop
crty above the Harlem River. and to make the large
upown park more useful to residents OF all parts OF
tho city Commissioner IIentz has continued his
earnest behalf OF his scheme In spite OF the
apparent Indifference opposition of tho city
authorities
The condition Of the Mott Haven Canal mixture
OF sewer and waterway. has been considered by the
Hoard Of Health and protests against It's hlthy con
dtlon were made at a recent meeting by business men
who have their yards offices fronting the cahai.
Most OF the citizens who have business interests
connected with the canal In favor OF filling IL up
Tie owners Of places fronting the canal believe. how
ever that II can be cleaned out and kept in fair
condition Of cleanliness by proper efforts on the part
OF the Health Board. There is considerable num-
Der OF canal boats and sSall vessels which use the
canal but as the growth Of the city IS making the
region about 1t thickly populated, 1t Will un-
doubtedy be constantly greater menace to the health
Of the residents. There slckenng odors arising
from the canal 1t at present exists as 1t Is partly
used instead OF the which have been bnlt near
II. Its present condition causes much uneasiness 10
those having residences or business places not Tar
from the canal.
The Suburban Club members used their new ana
attractive clubhouse on Tuesday night for n musical
and literary entertainment for the benefit OF the cuo
There were piano solos by Miss Constance VI. Porter
soprano solos by Miss Annie F. Lcvcns and Mrs. NJ.
A. Babcock: recations by Professor Thr0ckmorton
and some instrumental music. There was large AT
tendance OF the members OF this growing club and
considerable secured for the club fund A.
F. Schwannecko has resigned the secretaryshp OF the
schnorer Club. and John Osborn, 5r has taken MS
place temporarily. The fremont Club house was
handsomely decorated at the last entertainment held
for the amuscmen. Of the club members. James D
Burnett the humoris', was the principal entertainer
and there and recitatOns by Others In the
audience we're most OF the wcknown residents OF
fremont who take interest IN the affairs OF the
club.
Young Mems Christian Union afforded IN opportunity
for a number OF young ladies to show their business
talent and they succeeded In selling at large prices
q considerable number OF fancy and useful artcieS'
Among the ladies' who interested In the analr
and who aided In its were Mrs. Ira &. Lane
the president OF the association; Mrs. Lawson MIS-
Parks Mrs. Glenn, Miss Irene Wright. Miss Sarah
NJ Holiday Miss Ida Golden, Miss Helen Love. Mis-
| lawson Miss Daisy Alcoke, Miss Dcvoe and the
Misses LYNCH The fair was held Tuesday AMI
Wednesday at the rooms Of the Christian Union, NO
| 5ls Wnlls-ave.
reception which was especially remarkable because
the one in whose honor 1t held had just attained
her ninety eli ghth birthday brought together large
number OF the friends OF Mrs Mary Woods at her
| home No. Iol1 Boston-ave. The elderly lady was
Mrs Mary Moore the mother Of Mrs. Woods she Is
I'm spite OF her years in comfortable AeaI'h ana sA
pressed great pleasure at seeing so ARE and
| there were music and refreshments . ,,
Among the guests were Dr. and Mrs: W nndard
| Young DR.. and Mrs. Milbank pr Holmes MI. ana
| Mrs William il. Long. Mr.. and Mrs +. d: Clark Mr.;
and Ma conTS S Mr the E % ana ud M' ana Mr.
! Ernest Hall. Mr. and Mrs: William j. Chase OF
iroOlyn Mr.. and Mrs william Ioas ,, MT and ar nd
| Mrs. Albert Hail. Mrs.. Langdan ketchal, NJ ann
Yrs. {. b. Hatch the Rev. D. b. Tyler Mr.: . ana
Mrs walter br1wn mr. sna cno brown mr. AMI
Mrs. A. Roth. Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Wod' Hr; nnd
Mrs. :. c. Thompson, Mrs: ]; IL. Waterman OF i""on
| The anniversary meeting OF the George Gels Asso
citation last week attended not only by the mem
ing was over danced through the evening hours the
| Young people connected with the Exempt tlremen :
SON d e a%d Drp EH SGT' anS ON H Moay n
! and enjoyed dancing until a lntc hour. Manhattan
Council. which has among 1t, members number OF
| IN Wednesday evening at Fbings Casino. ball
~ Inc Young Mems social Club Of West Farms was
| held on Thursday evening at CrbachS Hail.