New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
YONKERS.
THE MANOR HALL QUESTION THOUGHT
TO BE FINALLY SETTLED.

a PRETTY wEDDrNG-NEw YEARS DAY. FEsTIv
ITIEs- MINOR MATTERS OF INTEREST.
The action OF the Common Couhcil on Monday
night; when by overwhelming majority. the Al
dermen sustained the Mayor in his Of the reso-
luton recommending that the municipal building
DE erected on the Manor Hall grounds. has. it is
believed put an end 10 this vexed question. The
matter OF a municipal building has been under dis
cussion for year. The departments of the city
government are scattered. some in Manor Hail.
some in the Warburton and some in the Deyo Build
ing. The city is paying annual rental OF nearly
1880 for hired quarters. and the need Of room
for the City Clerk and the Water Department made
st necessary that something should be done al once
The city had only 10000 available for this purpose
This was not sufficient 70 purchase site and erect
suitable building, and last resort it was de-
cided 10 build the north end of the Manor Hall
grounds adjoining the Warburton Building. When
that site settled upon the Yonkers Historical
and Library Association and other kindred societies
in the city and Westchester County. believing that
The grounds should be preserved in their entirety
protested Vigorously Remonsrances 70
ihe Council and public meeting held in Music Hail
Finally Mayor Peene suggested a solution. 1t was
10 buy the property at Woodwork and Wells aves.
and upon II build police station. remodel the old
police station and add another story 10 ii if neces
eary BY changing about the several departments
those in hired quarters could be placed in buildings
owned by the city thus saving the annual rental
paid. and those Departments which were crowded
would have more room. II sucn course is pursued
4, will meet the needs of the city for many years
TO come according TO the Mayors way Of thinking
and the action Of the Aldermen Monday night
looks as If they agreed with him. At any rate it
anas been settled that the building shall go
she Manor Hall grounds.
There was a pretty wedding at the Nepperhan
Avenue Baptist Church on Christmas night. Wilson
Drake Youmans and Miss Anna Emeline Hull were
married by the Rev. Enos j. Bosworth, the pastor
The couple have been active in the church since it
was organized few years ago, and especial pains
were taken TO make the wedding memorable one
ae Laees sy' AID Society who gave i, Ynetide ap-
Horat At loa 9s %s Ssaa B. ES sneon
Given and Henry vet walked from the main en-
they met the maid Of honor. Miss Emma Hull, a
sister of the bride. and Miss Bertha Nee and Miss
To- ihe front entrance where they Joined the bride
and her father. The bridal procession then moved
Sroom m and his best man, julius Tackman were met
After ne 5 Tssep9n sas hed 66s A. me
those present were M. and Mrs. James Edie ana
,, Ea a Il Miss an Of Joss M
and Miss Esther Hey of Newburg.
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social club Of the city committee will be in at
20 h It @ b
o'clock in the morning Inc The foung ,a ~ Mems chrs-
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viii be some music The usual spread for men sn'
issde Bos; Club. and bowling will be en-.
joysi during the day. TIE members OF
frIen3s will gather a. the clubhouse and await ths
coming cf the New Year. The alumni OF the High
School viii also have a Watch Night" party.
Ever since J. Irving Burns was elected Senator
the City Club, of which he has been member FOR
many years has desired 10 give him dinner IN
honor Of the election 1t has been decided TO have
1t take place on "Wednesday evening January 20. y
sent out. While politics Will be discussed IT Is
expected that the leading Republicans of the county
Will be among tao guests.
Invitations are cut for the marriage OF Miss Car
ris A. Pesns. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs George
Peene, and niece OF Mayor John q. Peene anu
Arthur ID. Harris. II will take place on "ednes-
day evening, January s. at the home Of the brides
parents No. 81 North Broadway
Tine Installation of officers of Kitching Post, No.
! ~ will be held Friday night. John {. Shots