New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-13
MOUNT VERNON.
THE WESTMINSTER WOMENS CLUB A
FLOURISHING INSTITUTION.

FLOURIsHING INSTITUTION.
HOW LOCAL PAPER TRIED TO BOOM THE
CITY-NOTEs OF PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL INTEREST
Among the nourshing organizations In Mount
Vernon is the Westcheser Woman's Club. The
membership has already reached 100 though the
cub is less than year DID, and new candidates are
constantly applying for admission. The objects of
the association are: ITO form recognized centre
for social and mental culture; to further the edu-
cation OF women for the responsibilities OF HE; to
encourage all movements for the betterment OF So
cley. and to foster generous public spirit In
the community" The departments OF Work are
sociology education, history. literature art, SCI
and hospitality. Glasses have been formed
under these heads and have been ably conducted.
and much good work has been done. The meetings
are he'd semi monthly. and in october the head
quarters OF the club will be In the Young Mems
Christian Association Building. Though the mem
bership is largely composed OF Mount Vernon wo-
men. 1t Is as its name indicates. open to all Within
county limits. The admission fee ana annual dues
are at figure low enough not to strain any pocket
book.
one OF the local papers recently published few
cold Facts About Mount Vernon which ran as
follows: "A community OF homes Thoroughly ad-
vanced and progressive. Easily accessible 10 ana
from New-York. Thirteen miles from Grand Gen.
trail Station. Three railroads: more than seventy
trains each way daily. Communication averages less
than 20 cents daily. Fine schools. public and private.
and high school Churches and missions. city hos
pitaIs Young Mems Christian Association. opera
house. Board of Trade. three banks. four news
papers. One OF the finest water supplies IN the
country. Complete sewer system. Improved streets
and sidewalks. Gas and electric systems Emcient
Fire and Police departments and military The city
Ia splenddly situated and the second healthiest In
the State. Population. 5000; tributary 1000. In
crease In ten years 1856 per cent. Tax rate ana
| bonded Indebtedness reasonable. Property vaiu-
alton. $25.0oo0Oo. Real estate values and rents TO
suit all classes Cheap freight facilities for the
merchants Mount Vernon offers superior ad-
vantages to the home-seeker and investor alike"
A summernights festival will be held by Niagara
Hose Company the afternoon and evening OF
August 70 Sperls Bronx River Park The
music will be furnished by Professor Bonn "A
very enjoyable day is anticipated
The members OF the Sunday school OF the Congre-
T., gationai Church held their picnic on Thursday.
| July II. They went to Raritan Beach. and as the
steamer was large and the number OF tickets
limited there was no fear of an uncomfortable
crowd.
1.-THE Rose Maiden" cantata given by the pupils
OF the High School. conducted by Professor Hallam.
was repeated on Tuesday evening. July 2. Many
reonests had received to repeat this cantata.
which had been given for the first time few
DAYS before July 2. 1t was received enthusiastic
cay by the people. who Immediately requested
its repetition for their own enjoyment. ana as
testimony OF their gratitude to Professor Haliam
The concert was a success on both evenings
The Board OF Education has Issued number OF
hooks describing the advantages OF the High School
and giving much useful Information OF an edu-
cational character These works to be given 10
all those desiring to acquaint themselves with the
high school question. Several changes have been
made both in the faculty and the course OF study
ht.rt .f if,0 .
especially appealing to grammar school graduates
In the arrangement Of the course OF study par
tcular attention has been given to what is termed
a practical education and the course includes such
studies civil government. bookkeeping ana
physics German has also been ADDED
The Sunday school of the Universanst Church
held its annual picnic at Oakland Beach on satur-
day. July 6.
Eagle Troop and ii:h Separate Company met on
Tuesday evening in the State armory TO perfect
two names on the roll and the outlook for veteran
corp in this city Is promising
The Baptist Boys Brigade Of the First Baptist
Sno Res Ss"i m hit rs" d and dscpns
ssnxsa sna 'De 'S the Pa.
o hsr S %sr ynd life TIVE wh
to obtain In the city.
On Tuesday the young women members or ,ne
Island Sound in the Nellie. under me care ,t o.
pS %as ne and the n return By oonh
panled by the music Of banjo and mandolin, added
the finishing touch TO a charming excursion captain
Hathaway's yacht Is In grelt demand durins the
summer months. 1t was occupied on Thursday by
party from Mount Vernon. and on Monday next
small party VIII leave for a weeks cruise to New
port.
The 18th Separate Company will follow the
xiii today for a weeks duty at the state camp.
The company will be under command ,,, Of captain
ing lieutenants. as The recently eected hrst
tenat has resigned Lieutenant Joseph b. milford.
OF the 23d Regiment has been detailed for service
with the company during the week.
This js the season for Sunday-school picnics. and
the Sunday schools OF Mount Vernon are not be-
hind others at such times. The schools OF the First
and North Methodist Episcopal. Churches and OF the
Oln Methodist Episcopal Church. OF Williams.
bridge, united Saturday In excursion 10
Laureiton Grove. The pupils OF Bethany Mission
spent the day In New:Rochelle In the care OF their
teachers. Hudson Park IL fine picnic ground, and
every present thoroughly enjoyed the outing.
on Monday evening the Young Peoples Aid Society.
OF st. Johanness Church. had picnic In Bronx