New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-21
WHITE PLAINS.
RIVALRY OVER ELECTRIC RAILROAD
FRANCHISES.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES ALREADY BEGUN
TEREST IN WEsTCHESTERS

CHURCH AND SOCIAL MATTERS OF IN
TEREsr IN wEsTcHEsTER's
COUNTY SEAT.
The electric railroad companies Are having keen
rivalry the granting OF privileges by the Trus-
tees for the extension Of the electric lines the
awarding OF new franchises The Board on
wednesday evening adjourned the consideration of
;he franchise sought by the Port Chester. Rye,
Harrison and White Plains Electric Railway for
the privilege OF constructing a line from Broadway
through Westchester-ave. to the village line. The
committee reported that franchise would be
granted on Monday evening next to which time the
- Roard adjourned In connection with this enter
prise the committee will have also under considera
ton al the January meeting an application from
the Union Electric Railway Company for the privi-
egs OF extending its line into White Plains by way
OF the New-York post road from Mount Vernon.
Tire New-York Elmsford and White Plains Com
pSny has already filed an application TO extend its
lines through Lexington-ave. and the New-York
pos, road 10 the village line. and also for the same
rights N Central-ave., leading into White Plains
from Aonkers. These applications viewed with
suspicion by many people because OF the posi-
5ility that II the rights TO extend the lines are
granted, the Elmsford Company would be in posi-
TO form Chinese wall abou; the village far
other trolley lines concerned.
The Pensioners OF the Church OF ST. John the
Evangelist were greatly surprised this week when
tEe rector, Father Kelly. announced that his as
sistant. the Rev. Daniel j Feehan had been called
Of ST. Rose under Father McGinty Father Feehan
has been succeeded by the Rev. Michae Walsh, a
young priest.
The Schubert Double Quartet a newy organized
musical society: is making commendab;e progress
OF New-lork. The quartet is composed Of local
amateurs who have for years been interested in
are Miss Jennie Townsend Mrs; E F; Ward, Mrs,
snihin
John P. jenkins Camp. Sons of Veterans. is IN
b installed r in GaPtan
end lieutenant. Charles Z. Cooley; first sergeant,
Ward Carpenter; quarter-master sergeant, William
he state Encampment. Monroe Newell; Alternate
Addison O. Comstock
The settlement of the question as to who owns
Silver Lake means much to that locality. Charles
md the Wine Of mng
which previous TO dam being erected coursei
the Division line After three Years Of LEGATION
Judge pyEman has decided in favor of Mr.. Gains
silver Lake Park border Of the pond
The souvenir Christmas tea and sale OF fancy
which held in Grace Church Parish House on
day aI r9m to 10 M was n aTgy h
articles displayed for sale were recognized as suit
scsor5ingy purchased to the delight Of Mrs John
c. Verpanck and her corps of assistants.
and TN musfa gEs3 By the h3
Church in the church parlors on Wednesday even;
rg asst J. the first of its kind held in several
months. and the attendance was such TO warrant
me opirion that future gatherings OF this order
vi be cEcOIrlgingly patrOnized.
Tie Christian Endeavor Society of the Baptist
Church alive 10 the times on Thursday even
ing. when successful sale Of fancy articles was
held in ihe VestTy.
The village treasTrer's report shows that when
he tax levy Of 1895 is completed the total resources
Of the village for current expenses will amount 10
$1,000. This is exclusive of the moneys on hand
Tor The paving of Railroad-ave.
Samue! J. Barnes trustee of the First Ward will
resign In January. He will take up his residence in
Mount Kiseo. where he has purchased a farm.
This Concorda Singing Society will hold its an
nual Christmas baum festival in Dolls Union Hall
Christmas night. This festival usually takes
more OF a family circle gathering than mixed
society assemblage Dancing precedes the light
ing of the tree. which is invariably laden with
choice gifts for elder persons well as children.