New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-09
ON THE LOVER EDGE OF KINGS.

NOTES OF INTEREST FROM BENsoNHURsT AND
ALONG THE BAY SHORE
The purchase of land for the shore driveway mas
been a windfall for some of the proper'y-hoiu
who have realized on their holdings more thah was
over expected; that is to say lands when were
considered worthless for any other than the pur-
nose for which the city has taken 1t. Consequently
,bere is much quiet satisfaction over the turn
affairs have taken in the Bergen, Van Brunt'
vardeu and other families who have lived in the
NOW favored section for 80 years or more
ON Monday evening Mrs. Niles Fl. Mcnamara OF
Coastwynd cottage, Bensohhuis' gave an '
formal euchre party. .
I'll. cara now running on the Bensonhurst branch
~ ths Brooklyn Heights Railroad are not the new
coaches the residents were led TO oeheVe were ~ '
introduced. A number OF old cars have hao eiecuie
heaters put in and this is about the run extent Vi
the promised improved service TO date. Na'ura"y
the riding public is disappointed, and critical re-
marks about goId-Drich ucOoP''' az
common. ,
John F. Berry, OF Twentieth-ave., Bensonhurs''
who has been Ill. is recovering
Tho Ridge Club has completed arrangements for
a series Of entertainments and receptions during
the winter months the first OF which Will take place
next Friday evening. Inc programme PieP"i'N 10
OF an attractive nature.
The marriage OF Miss Alice Horton, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Joseph H. Horton. to j. Mitchell
Sadler IS announced to take place In ST. Thomass
Church. New-York. on November H.
Homes are again revived OF the introduction OF
the carrier mail delivery In New-Uuecht at an early
dav In response to a letter on the subject the
Postofflce Department in Washington dipiomateai'y
renled that it was looking into the matter. and
would give a definite answer In month. In the
mean time arrangements have been about perfected
apr To- New-York. and New-Utrecht people are
wondering why Brooklyns rSstmdhster sno haa O
Year and a haIf's start in the race for his newly
acquired territory and still the carriers are nor even
on the hating facilities Of the ancient village
postofice still in vogue here.
Al the last meeting OF the New-Utrecht Club.
which has been on the verge of dissolution for
wear or more a resolution was adopted loThltly
disbanding the organization. At one time about
bers but the management OF the cup EEL lattery
into inefficient hands, and It's usefulness as soStai
factor has been sealed for some time. About $50
remains n the treasury after the paytsn' %, a.
obligations which will be divided among the ninety
three members in good standing OF the deiunct
body.
Building has been active in and around Benson
process of construction will be ready FOR use before
the Christmas holidays.
Mrs. Edwin 5. Ives entertained a card party at
her home in Eighty-second-st: BensonhuTst on on
Wdnsfay rs svenqf I9s OF Mr. snd Ms G. ~S
Beicher the Misses Andrews Mr.. and Mrs. H. VI;
ADAMS. T: andrews Eugene carman Frank and
the Bensonhurst Ladies' Euehre Club We're the
guests Of Mrs G. L. Larcuin, OF prospect Pace,
ners were Mrs. George. y. Keller and Mrs Walter
+. Paritt The next meeting OF The club VII ne
at the Homestead" Mrs. Parhtts home IN Ben
sOnaurst
while the alleys OF the Bythebourne Bowling
club are still Incomplete. the members are making
every preparation for pleasant social winter.
Those taking active part in he coming contests
are Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. stephens. Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Il. sedg wick Mr. and Mrs. b Van Hen
mex. Mr.. and Mrs. VI: NJ. C'Brck'D Pomeroy. MI
and Mrs +. Noble. Mr. and Mrs. q. w, Reavers.
MIR and Mrs. Theodore Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. q.
Cushing s Haig J. Hartshorn b. Cotton and F.
Meehan.
The first entertainment OF the Gravesend Bay
Yacht club in its winter quarters in the Hotel
the chairman Of the committee, furnished pleas
ing and enjoyable programme. Dancing followed.
The entertainments To follow VIII take pace on
December 49, January 10 February II. March Is
and April TO- Nothing further has been done abou,
the removal OF the clubhouse.
Tomorrow the Rev. c. Van Dyke. a missionary
TO Cnina. VIII deliver an address IN the New
Utrecht Reformed Church In the evening IA spe-
cal soag service VIII be held
The team OF the New-Utrecht Wheelmen meet
the Brooklyn Wheelmen In bowling match is
composed Of George VI. Conrady. captain; G.. Ken
needy, Frank Blankley +. X. Barnitz and George
lie Savage The game VIII be rolled on HeRnos
alleys.
A cream brick house is being erected by T. \
McTlghe at Bay Twenty -hfth-st. and Bath-ave.
The first anniversary OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church will be held tomorrow The Rev. +. Ire.
the nelghborhood and an interesting and typical
programme has been arranged.
Now that the Nassau Electric road has secured
control OF the Atlantic Avenue and West End
trolley roads reduction OF fare TO Ave cents from
West End has recently discontinued Its through
to-the- bridge service. and passengers all
PEELED to change at Thirty eventh-st, coming
either way at which there IS much complaint