New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-20
IN THE NORTHERN WARDS.
THE MOTT HAVEN CANAL QUESTION
AGAIN.
SOCIAL AND CHURCH INCIDENTS IN THE DISTRICT

SOCIAL AND CHURCH INCIDENTS IN THE DISTRICT
ABOVE THE HARLEM.
The Mott Haven Canal has often been con-
demned as an unhealthy nuisance by those who
live near it, but the city authorities have been
slow 10 recognize how dangerous 1t may become
TO the residents of Mott Haven. The strong
words Of condemnation used by Mayor Giroy at
a meeting OF the Board of Street Opening on Friday
again called attention TO the necessity OF hlling
up the canal, il 1t cannot be improved. Business
men who have used the canal believe that their
property rights are affected greatly by any prop
osition to close the canal. but the city may mo
1t cheaper in the end TO pay damages to tie
property owners than 70 maintain this ditch. the
existence Of which greatly depreciates property
lying near It. II the canal were filed and
street made at that part of the cl:y, an immedi-
ate improvement in properly value would PROB
ably result
The boulevard plan has not been given up in
spite OF the opposition which has recently been
manifested by Mayor Gilroy and al the meeting
TO be held on Friday of next week. there may be
present some advocates Of the proposed driveway
in addition to those who have already expressed
their approval OF it, Commissioner Haffen
awarded contracts last week for several impor-
tant improvements. The improvement OF the
Southern Boulevard is especially needed. The
contract provides for the paving Of the Boule-
ward from Willis-aye. to ed-and-thirty-
eghth-st Another important work for which
contract was awarded is the grading OF De-
catur-ave from Brookline-st. to Mosholu Park
way
Mr. and Mrs. w F.. Weber celebrated their
silver wedding on Wednesday evening by re-
ception at Loeffer's Hall. Among the guests were
Dr. William Bergman, Mr. and Mrs. William B.
Ebing Mr. and Mrs. c. j. Wolfe. DR.. E. Heeker,
Mr. and Mrs. Weaver and c. A. Weber. Miss
Louise Lancaster entertained many Of her young
friends at birthday party at her home No. 'ol
East One-hundred-a d-forty -fourth-st.
Chauncey Shaffer who died last week, nad
been a resident for a number OF years OF the
Twenty-thrd Ward. He made his home with his
daughter. Mrs w. &. Burt. at No 6h3 East one
hundred and thrty-ifth-st. He had been IN ILL.,
health for several years, but had many acqualnt-
ances among the residents or the Twenty-tniro
Ward. At n reception held Few months ago on
the occasion OF family anniversary, frlends OK
Mr. Shaffer gathered from all parts or the CITY
and from out-of-town places to greet the ageo
The Linden Tennis Club had large attendance
at the opening ~ the grolyld al 81. Ann save.
and One-hu ldred-and- thirty second-st Inc cluD
has a large membership, especially among ING
German residents Of the Twenty-thrd ward:
Arrangements have been made for a series OK
match games later In the season.
The concert 10 be held next Tuesday evening
in aid OF the Fresh-Air Fund OF the Ladies
Auxiliary Of the Young Mems Christian Union
is we'll arranged and there will probably be
large attendance. Among those who will take
part in the concert Mrs. Frederick Schilling,
ir. Miss Marguerite Lemon. Hubert Arnold,
Emile Levy. DR.. Carl +. Duff, Miss Van den
Hende. and Miss Marion Short. The Ladies.
Auxiliary will send children 10 the Memorial
Home on the estate formerly belonging TO Or
lando b. Potter near Sing Sing
The Futerpe Choral Society held It's last meets
ing OF the season last Tuesday. The concert In
Guided some popular music. Meetings will be re-
sumed In the fall
The Epworth League Of the Centenary Method
ist Episcopal Church celebrated its fifth ami
versary last week. meeting was held at which
the pastor spoke and several members or the
society and some visitors sang and recited Inc
Epworth League of the Fordham Church held
meeting on Monday evening at the home or Mr..
and Mrs Donelly. Kirkside-ave. An entertain
ment was held at the ne-hundred-and-forty.
third street Congregational Church on Tuesday
evening. at which Miss Edith L. Porter recited;
and there were instrumental and vocal musicat
saiactions The proceeds OF the entertainments
will be added TO the church fund.