New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-18

terraces which rise rrelarly until they reach the
town. about three hundred feet above the Hudson.
The irregular. rugged rocks which are ningei al the
waters edge by a de lse growth Of Srees. can De
seen from Spuyten Duyvil. directly opposite. As
one stands on the great bluff overlooking the ma
jestic Hudson. he gets glimpse far oeyohd "S
borders OF a shimmering body, which Is IohS
Island Sound. and a darker line, which Is strip
of Long Island The high architectural points on
Manhattan Island. such the Cathedral spires
the Brooklvn Bridge and Madison Square Garden,
can be seen on bright days, while in the othef III
rect.on. Yonk4rs is plainly visible. Away from the
Hudson panorama the other side are views
upon the Ramapo Hills ana Orange Mountains the
broad fields and woods. the roads and streams. nam
lets and churches all spread out before the beholier
in beautiful pictures. and when night casts her
mantle over the scene and bots out the color and
the life the fascinating view. the electric hghts
Of Paterson and Passac make their appearance
and add a charm to the picture
AIR THAT BREEDS HEALTH.
Its high location makes the air of Englewood eX-
ceptionally clear and salubrious. and its climate
has long been known for its beneficial qualities
for nvaiis and for children of delicate constitution
The altitude Of the place. the clear air ana the
good soil are great factors in favor OF Englewood,
but these would be Of little Importance II 1t were not
for the exceptionally good natural drainage and the
good water OF the place. All these natural advan-
tages have conduced make the place popular. and
have attracted a class OF people who have made
the best use Of the atural Advantages at their COM
mand and have built up model town OF pleasant
homes, one In which the dweler in tfe modest
cottage takes much pride as he who occupies
the magnhcen; mansion.
The development OF EnglewOod dates from the
time when the Northern Railroad Of New-Jersey es-
tablished i,s primtve service OF one train daily
between Englcwood and IIoboken. This was N
1865 The train day" time was only short,
because the demand for more and better service
soon made itself manifest. and it was not long
before Engewool had its special car on the sev-
eral trains which ran daily between there AMI New
York The library edition Of The Ens!e"ooI
Press" which was published few weeks ago
under the direction Of number Of Englewool
women contains valuable information as 10 Ense-
woods early history and its evolution.
There has been continuous. progressive
change" saws James Eells. "A change surely. from
the little company Of people who faced backward
to III. coming OF the Dutch settlers who climbed
the Palisades and fshed in the Hackenseck and
Overpeck: who titled the rich soil. talked of New
Netherlands. rolled their accomplished tongues
around such morsels Of test pronunciation az 'Ge-
nolnepaen' .Vronwtte Ten Brock and Schraalen-
burgh' never once tripping the syl'ables nor
losing a hapess vowel out Of the wonderiul COM
hination: who lived peaceful honest well-goVeTned
lives; planted their houses with gable toward the
road that their front windows might prideiully
command their own wide acres. rather than, thrstng
for novelty watch each pdsser-by; people con-
sentative OF everything. content with their posses
sions content with their history. content with their
family connections and namcs-so contentei that.
by an ella borate system OF inermarrage. both fam
y connection ana name were Indefinitely conserved
a people who died whore they lived. and were laid
away where they died and st are content"
This was In the days before the revolutionary
war. ana when the name Of the region was THE
English Neighborhood" and when the only
nection between 1t and New-York by the stage
which made the journey 10 Hoboken In three hours.
MODERN TOWN NOW.
visit to the place VIII convince any one OF the
Continuous, progressive change The broad,
racadamzed and we.l-shaded streets have sue
ceeded the ikept bumpy turnpkes; well-appointed.
roomy and nicely located hotels have taken the
pace Of the primitive hosiery: commercial build |
ings fine in architecture and well supplied with
stocks stand In the places once occupied by the
petty traders and stately mansions, surrounded by
lawns and gardens. look upon the streets from be-
hind artistic hedges and massive walls The his !
torian Of the place wisely says that this change |
which was effected in about forty years. d.d not |
come about by chance or by haphazard. II was |
traceable TO certain laws one Of which was the evil
dent determination on the part Of those who first |
came to 'the negnOorhood" to make II and keep II |
a desirable pace Of residence This desire which |
came with the first settlers and which continues to
the present day, took form In booming" |
methods II never created imaginary values for real
estate. field for the land sharp but IL did |
create In the community public spirit which has |
waned and which has done the place more |
real good than any number OF blooms"
This pubic spirit has shown itself in the readi- |
ness OF the people to devote time and money 10 |
necessary Improvements. The consequence Is that !
the gas, sewerage and water systems, roads side |
walks, schools and safeguards against fire and |
crime have received due attention. and are all A. |
nearly perfect az the best endeavors OF those who
Interested can make Them - a..
social conditions which prevail. the historian saws.
There has always been a merging OF private Inter
ests and opinions In the affairs OF ala genuine
cordial. social life. free from undue conventoaaIuv
ana good-naturei about other peoples failIngs 30
mat, whether one member suffered al the mem I
bers suffered with II. member were hon
ofed, all the members rejoced with IT,"
AS the town has grown rapidly necessarily 4,
y not easy 10 preserve the traditional feeling AZ M