New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-11
SEA CLIFF.

| Municipal affairs In the village have been more
interesting than usual this week. This was occa-
stoned by the unexpected resignation OF the Village
President and the Board of Trustees. which were
handed to the clerk after special meeting OF the
Board Wednesday evening. Road Commissioner
John Graham also handed In his resignation. which
accepted previous to the Boards action. The
retiring Board has been in Office since last Septem-
Der. with the exception OF Trustee Chellborg who
served a year previous to that. They have tried
10 do their duty faithfully but have been grevousy
hampered by a lack OF funds. SO many COM
plants have been made regarding the condition OF
the streets that the officials decided to ask for a
special appropriation to be used in making neces-
sary repairs and putting tie principal roads In
frst-ciass order The taxpayers voted against the
Appropriation. and finding themselves unable to
meet the demands made them without running
the village into debt, the Board decided TO retire
and give some Of their critics a chance TO try and
secure better results with the limited means
at command. The Board consisted OF the
trustees, G Sackett Cheborg. Chauncey Combes
and G. Fl. Brouwer, and Clerk Frank J. Cole. Mr..
year is now the sole representative of the village
executive body and such bears large amount Of
responsibility on his shoulders. At the meeting pre-
vious the resigna ton. all bills incurred by the
Board were audited and warrants drawn for their
the treasury sufficient money. to pay the salaries
of all appointees OF the Board. A complete fnan-
also rendered, This Il about the frst time in the
history Of tho village that a board has retired
without leaving a load OF debt behind.
Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Sanger Mr. and Mrs. Ceve-
land D. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. w. Smith, Mr. and
Mrs T. L. Fowler. the Misses lie Prince. Mrs. Rosa
Gown. Mr. and Mrs Castillo and Mr. and Mrs.
Oswald OF New-York. are among the recent ar
rivals.
dramatic entertainment and concert is TO be
given some time next month. by first-class talent
under the management OF W. F. Spencer. OF Brook
lyn. WHO is spending the summer mere
The Hook and Ladder Company had its regular
monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. August
Swlnson presided One member was elected. and
two propositions for active membership were re-
ceved Charles Connors. John H. Doncourt, c; H.
Leighton and August Swnson were appointed on
leader duty.
Mrs George Smith invited a number OF relatives
and friends to assist her in celebrating her birth
day on Tuesday. Among those present were Cap
tain and Mrs. Johns, Mr.. and Mrs Harrington MI.
and Mrs Conkling Mrs Wanting and Mrs. Tago.
Mrs John H. Doncourt. Miss Estelle Doncourt
and Mrs " II. Dubois have gone on visit OF
several weeks 10 relatives In New-Hampshire and
Canada.
Mrs william Oakford is seriously III with artcu-
lar rheumatism.
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence and family spent the
Fourth OF July with friends at Asbury Park The
Rev Dr. Lawrence returned TO take charge OF the
church services on the 9TH instant. but Mrs Law
renee and the Misses Lawrence are still away.
The vote on school appropriation will be taken
to-day. and Judging by the amount Of talk on the
subject it will be a light one
The House Committee OF the Yacht Club has
this season assumed the duties of the Enter anment
Committee, and has arranged programme which
promises some special event for every Saturday
during the Among the many good things
Planned for are an amateur minstrel entertainment
by the club members, vaudeville show. aquatic
sports. musicals card parties and a reception
The annual regatta special race. and the ladies'
day races will take up three Saturdays. The
aquatic sports given under the club auspices are
always enjoyable, and include usually mems
women's and boys swimming matches tub races
a polo match and a rowing race Last year there
was In addition a goose chase. which tried the
powers OF the contestants severely. Handsome
prizes always given and the entries are re-, not
held August Is at p. m. in the vicinity OF the
clubhouse landing.
The Woman's Aid Society OF Sea C.iff has elected
Mrs T.. NJ. snTer president; Mrs. r. s Pearsall
and Mrs George II. Brewer. vice-presldents: Mss
Ada Martin, secretary, and Mrs. Ebert Rhnehart
treasurer.
The first. annual fair OF the Library Auxiliary
was he'd Thursday afternoon and evening. and
was also opened for a while on Friday to dispose
Of the few things left over. The decorations were
artistic and the dresses OF the ladies in charge
helped to brighten the gay scene. A candy table
draped with pale green and loaded with fine
candles. was in charge Of Mrs. c. Sackett Che!l-
borg assisted by Miss Co.lord, Miss Leaycraft and
Miss Jennings The fancy table was managed by
Miss Theresa Combes. AT the art table quantity
OF pretty things sold By Mss Ida Cheborg.
Mrs Gus Simonson and Miss Aida Hind. At the
lemonade well cold comfort dispensed by Miss
Minnie Ausky, Miss Nellie Maidment, Miss
Marion Lord and Miss Grace Herr ngton Excellent
French cream was served by Mrs. Combes. Miss
Campbell Miss Mershon and Nj. Connors Miss
Daisy Graham had the cake table IN charge Mrs.
viii c. Smiths art gallery provided lots Of fun
Mrs Smith was assisted by Mrs Korten and Miss
Fisher,