New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-11
IN THE NORTHERN WARDS.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
LIVING BEYOND THE HARLEM

ECHOES OF THE ELEcTIoN-CHURcH ENTERTAIN
MENTs-CLUB AND SOCIETY NOTES.
The political revolution was as great in the
northern wards as in other parts Of the city. Even
the personal popularity OF Assemblyman Arthur
c. Butts of the XXIXth District, did not avail
to save him from defeat. Alonzo Bell who was
elected to the Assembly in the place of Mr..
Butts has had long experience in public affairs.
Most of his life has been spent in the upper por-
ton of the CITY, in Yonkers. He Assist
ant Secretary of the Interior under Presidents
Hayes and Garfield. and mas been engaged in
the practice of the law Henry L. School, the
newly elected Alderman of the Twenty-thrd
Ward had frst-class record when he served in
the Board of Aldermen two years ago. He
paid especial attention to the needs Of his con-
stituents as to public improvements and in a
board under Republican control, he will be able
TO accomplish even greater results than in his
previous term Of office. w. w. Niles, jr. the
successful candidate for the Assembly in the
XXXth District, has also seen public service
having been a member of the Legislature sew
eral years ago. The uptown Republicans wisely
nominated men who had high qualifications for
the offices to which they have been chosen. +.
H. Randall, who was chosen Alderman from the
Twenty fourth Ward made a most stirring can
vass. A gee club accompanied him in his
experimenting tour of the district, and he sue
ceeded in pleasing those who attended his meet
ings. He has not had experience in public office.
but has reputation for intelligence and capac-
ity.
The vote in the upper wards on the consolida-
ton Of the cities almost equally divided
between the frlenus and opponents of the meas
faar oA hat
the upper part Of the city would progress less
rapidly If Brooklyn were added to New-York
were not effectual to secure any considerable
majOrity against consolidation. The majority
for rapid transit was large as had been eX-
pected.
The Republicans celebrated their victory by
meetings in various parts Of the districts. AT the
meeting held at the home of Mr. Geisman No
54S East Observation-Disclosures ghthst., on
Wednesday evening. Alderman-elect School and
James L. Wells made speeches. A parade OF Re
publicans passed through many of the uptown
streets Friday evening. Most of the paraders
bore torches. and enthusiastic Republicans living
along the line of march had their houses brightly
Illuminated William Hardy w. f. Andrews and
NJ. Snyder had charge Of the arrangements for
the parade.
The members of the Young Mems Christian
Union Wheelmen. accompanied by some Of their
young women friends took q run TO fonkers
on Election Day. Among the riders were H. r.
Fox, captain of the Whselmen: Charles Colyer,
president; G. V. Greey. secretary; Mr.. and Mrs:
c. A. Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Underwood
and the Misses Collye- and Lowell. A reunion or
the members held on Friday evening at the
home Of Captain Fox.
The number Of out-of-door sports on Election
Day not as large as usual on the athletic
fields north Of the Harlem There was foot
ball game in the afternoon between the Meteors
and Dreadnaughts at Cedar Park
The Fordham Club held reception at its club
house on Thursday evening. Nearly 400 members
and friends Of the club were present.
The Young Mems Christian Union has begun
It's active work Of instruction and entertainment
for the winter. The first sermon in the course
arranged by the union preached on Sunday
evening at the Mott Haven Reformed Church
by the Rev. J. q. Fogg. formerly of Annoy, China.
The first concert in the unions series will be
held next Thursday evening at Bethany Presby-
terrain chapel Northumberland thirty -seventh-
St. near Willis-ave. Miss Marguerite Lemon, Miss
Augusta Close Hubert Arnold. Louis B.umen-
burg. Adolf Close and Emil Levy among
those who will take part In the concert. An
entertainment entitled IAN Evening with Dick
ems was held at the rooms Of the union, West
chester and Bergen ayes, on Wednesday even
ing Miss J.. Marie PIERCE read several selec-
tons from the works Of the novelist. and Miss
Clara Beach. violinist and Miss Irene Wright,
pianist assisted In the entertainment.
The fair held in the hall Of the church OF
st. Anselm. has been successful in obtaining a
considerable sum OF money to help in the payment
OF a debt on the church property. Mrs. @. w.
Kingston. Mrs. Henry Lawrence. Mrs. L. j. Con-
Ion Mrs. Peter Carroll and many other women
connected with the parish worked hard to make
the fair successful
81. Stephens Methodist Episcopal Church. at
Kingsbrdge will soon move to a new site on
Marble HILL" most attractive part Of Kings
bridge The name will be changed to The Marble
Hill Methodist Episcopal Church. The sum of
s. 600 has been raised by members Of the church
and their friends. and the general societies of
the Methodist Church will give other aid The
whole cost OF the building will be about $4,000
The Executive Committee Of the North side
Board " Trade held a meeting on Monday even
ing G. Engel was appointed temporary secretary
In place Of r. b. Davis. jr.. who has resigned.
The secretary is one of the few salaried officers
connected with the board.
The first Of the new series of free evening lect-
ures was held at Grammar-schoOl No. 81 Ford
ham. on Thursday evening. Although the weather
unpleasant. a large audience heard the lect-
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