New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-24
NYACK.
NEWS AND NOTES FROM ROCKLAND
COUNTY.

COUNTY
That the hremen Of Nyack always ready 10
do their duty made evident on the morning OF
the big fire at Congers. Although Consers Is three
miles from Nyack and only approached by noun
tain roads, the Fire Department was ready 10 go
10 the burning hotel. and only the utter futity OF
such an undertaking decided the chief TO order the
engines home after they had started and had got
as far as Midland-ave. While the Fire Depart
ment which, 1t must be remembered, Is volun-
teer. shows such energy and firm attention 10 the
protection OF Nyack and it's neighborhood, IL Is uh-
fortunate that IT is not assisted more Literally by
the town authorities in the matter of a proper and
modern fre-alarm system Property and life are
endangered and nre-insurance rates rule high, as
long as the present fire-alarm system is used
Even Tarrytown. across the Tappan Zee, has sufii-
Gent public spirit to Introduce system which
will give every part OF the town direct communca-
ton with the department. and inform the hremen
Immediately OF the place OF the fire. But there Is
hope yet for Nyack The spirit of progressveness
has at last reached the city fathers. The oppor-
tunity is be given to the voters 10 say whether
or not they will have improved waterworks
system in the town. and II they vote in the afirma
tive. which they will do. an opportunity may be
given TO select the proper OF calling the
Fire Department
On Thursday night Mazeppa Fire Engine Com
pany No. q entertained Irving Hose Company No.
). OF Yonkers. a. the MaZeppas house In Railroad
ave. The visiting iremen were met at the pier by
the Mazeppa boys, and all marched up Broad-st.
to Broadway and then to the engine house, where
a dinner was served. Speeches were made after
dinner. and dancing and music were enjoyed Until
late into the night the merriment was kept up and
was only stopped then by the warning whistle OF
the boat which brought the Yonkers boys over and
which seemed impatient TO take them home again
At the Country Club last night the usual Friday
entertainment was given under the direction of
DR.. and Mrs. j. G Dorrance. There was a large
number OF people present and after the entertain
mcnt the rest OF the evening was spent In dancing
The musical at the Country Club last Wednesday
morning was in charge OF Mrs. j. William Giles
and the programme was well carried out.
The Tappan Zee House held its midsummer dance
from Nyack was present beside the regular guests
OF the hotel and the occasion was one OF the
The end OF the summer season in Nyack sees
dimnuton In social pleasures. ana the Tappan Zee
house Will give several more OF Its pleasant even
ings before 1t shuts Its doors.
The regular fall games Of the Young Mems Chris
tan Associat ton. OF Nyack. Will be held on Septem
Der 81, at Mount Pleasant Grove Entries which
bers OF the Association.
John NJ. Gesner, cashier OF the Nyack National
Bank. and Mrs. Gesner have gone to Ocean Grove
Tor the remainder OF the month
Charles Brownell OF South Nyack. the naturalist.
has returned from extended tour through Flor
Ida Mr.. Browne has secured a valuable collection
OF bugs and Insects. which he VIII exhibit during
course OF lectures TO be given later.
The Misses Hilton. OF Upper Nyack. have re-
turned from short visit TO Asbury PaEk
The Rockland County bonds for road improve,
ment have been awarded to the Nyack National
Bank.
ID. d.. S. Polhemus returned on Wednesday from
q ten days driving trip through New-Jersey.
The Misses Hoe OF Yonkers. are In Nyack for
rev days this week
The Nyack Rowing Association viii probably bold
CLUB regatta ON Labor Day.