New-York tribune., 1895-10-19
on THE LOWER EDGE OF KINGS.
NOTES FROM BENsoNHrRsT AND ALONG THE
BAY SHORE.

BAY SHORE
J-nravorable comment is made on the dilatori-
ness OF Postmaster Sullivan in securing carrier
delivery I'm NewUtrecht and Gravesend. He has
put forth feeble efforts to accomplish this end. it
il said whereas more persistent work would have
succeeded Doubtless the newly annexed district OF
New-York city will he more successful than this
section.
On Wednesday evening the Christian Endeavor
Society OF the New Reformed Church held It's
first socIable since spring. The attendance was
large and much interest manifested in the
repor of the delegates to the recent State Conven-
ton George H. l.ppiatt. OF Bensonhurst, Is presi-
dent OF the society. and has done much to bring II
to its present state OF usefulness
The New-Utrecht Wheelmen are making arrange
menis for a benefit entertainment at Timer Park
The committee in charge are Robert r.. Webb
Frank Pfueer and George Conrady. An elaborate
programme will be provided ana both local ana
professional talent will appear
The mounted police squad of the Fort Hamilton
and Bath Beach precincts will hereafter be under
,hs command OF RoundsmaE Gallagher.
IN Monday afternoon the Nelghbors Missionary
S,cistv held its first autumn meeting In The chapel
Of the Reformed Church. Mrs. +. C. Van Peit
Mrs John ]. Berry. Mrs; Edwin : Ives and other
prominent members of the church were present
At recent meeting the sedgw.ck Cub; OF Bay
Ridge elected the following Officers: President
William Mackay; vce-preslden,, SewsIi Hooay paSl
reld captain c. il. self lieutenant, Elwood Wicks
bowling captain, William kyder. T., Next Mex man hr,day
um. the first OF the season
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Gelston have returned to
their home in Fort Hamilton from an extended Eu-
ropean tour.
on Monday evening last the crystal wedding OF
AR and Mrs. Henry Terhune' OF Twenty-hrst-av
Bensonhurst. celebrated. They received many
fine gifts.
The result OF Fire Commissioner Wurster's en-
deavors TO extend the service OF his department L.
hat al he
nearly completed and the equipment and companies
NOT much real benefit will accrue until the water
service Is repaired and enlarged. Steps In this di-
n Gec,Gn CIty Work. Mr White The work OF putting
down water mains In connection with the cry res
ervoirs is already under way
Al the last meeting OF the Lincoln Club Charles
Rogers was elected corresponding secretary in place
Of L. Cornlsh & Th9 has moved a%ay froM roM
being arranged Tor.
The Winter club. composed OF leading society
women OF Bensonhurst Interested In literary affairs.
will hold its first meeting. Mrs C. tired,
WELL Mrs. r. II. Sherwood, Mrs }. ID. Mund and
others will for receptions, AZ which essays
and current topics Will be read and discussed.
Since The Tribune stirred mp the Police Depart
and it's neglect to patrol Bensonhursts streets
TO duty have been observed. Burglaries have ceased
and the citizens are better satisfied
Several leading physicians recently expressed the
"a C;rayesend and New-t'trec DR. T. Schenck
Sursi m Dr. voorhees,. Of Bath Beach, and Dr. Van
C'leaf OF Gravesend, active in the matter. but
anna arently nothing has been accomplished. The
advantage OF such institution would be great.
and the work incident to securing the hospital 1t
is urged should not be delayed.
Frederick Phuger. Of Bath Beach. has returned
from a cunning trip I'm Pike County. Penn,
nroperty once owned by Horace Greeley.
A special meeting OF the Gravesend Bay Yacht
club was held Wednesday evening. The club will
move 10 its winter quarters In the Hotel Argyle
November l. The change Will be made the occa-
sion OF an entertainment for the members.
number Of suits for non-payment OF dues and house
hills are threatened against members by Treasurer
Webb.
Archibald Young the father" OF Bath Beach Is
living dangerously III at his home in Cropsey ave
and is not expected to survive.
The Brooklyn Heights Railroad Is considering the
Establishment OF the double fare 10 Fort Hamilton and
Bensonhurst. This would De a siaceiul concession
to public desires.