New-York tribune., 1896-01-18
on THE LOWER EDGE OF KINGS.

BrTs or NEWS FROM BENsoNHrRsT AND ALONG
THE BAY SHORE
postmaster Sullivan comes in for considerable ad-
verse criticism for his apparent Indifference in re-
gard TO securing better mail facilities for the an
uexed districts OF Brooklyn II has been pointed out
by The Tribune that while the newly annexed West
chester territory to Ncw-York almost Immediately
secured the carrier system, Newt trecht Which i
far more popuous, is still relying on provincial
post,l methods The people believe that were Post
master Sullivan more urgent, the petition would be
granted.
Mr.. and Mrs r L. Opper. of Bay Thirty-firs'-
St. will leave for Niagara FAILS to-day to view the
ice bridge in the gorge. which MI O?per desires TO
sketch.
Utrecht Council K. A., at the monthly meeting
Tuesday evening. admitted number of new mem
hers Among them Robert j. Webb. the well-known
club man and tenor singer. Mr.. WEBB entertained
a number Of the council at the Hotel Arsyle after
the close Of the ceremonies.
The "No Name" Bowling Club will hereafter
/ vary It's programme and Will indulge in progressive
cuchre every fortnight the game to be played
at the nome of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter f. Pariitt
in Benson ave- this evening. Mrs. Charles Heck
man. of Bay Parkway. will entertain the club at
its next euchrc gathering
New-I'trecht voted sirongy-1.0p) majority-for
consolidation with NewYork. and there now
seems a stronger feeling in favor of the municipal
wedding than In the past few smal-fry poll
t.c.ans and their adheren;s. anticipating n per
mauent retirement to oblivion. are in opposition.
ON the Gravescnd side Of Bensonhurst. the town
is I'm total darkness night; but for all that. the
property y-ownors are taxed their proportion of the
general city lighting charge. though they do not
possess street lamp The taxpayers are indg-
nan,. McKanes electric poies still ornament the
streets. but a wire has been strung nor a
dynamo started to furnish the nuid The & affairs Of
picatcd state that the city officials have not been
able TO DO much
Instead of the tranquil meeting expected at the
lyti 81 nature The slate" was sregardc and ,he
following chosen: President. Lewis Gwyn;
yice-presdent. Frank Barnitz; secretary; Robert
liaviand The club has been renstated IN S the
Wednesday night BOWED the Pequods at Bath
Beach.
In the ladies' bowling contest held by the Grayes-
end Bay Yacat club. prizes were won by Mrs.
Mcbride. Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. Webb
The . O'Clock tea given by Mr.. F. G. Trelwe':;
Of Twenty -hrst-ave.. on Thurs lay, was attende |
young peOpe INDUCED in dancing.
After several yeirs' effort the Brooklyn Heights
have n fve-cent fare on Mondly over their Ben
sonhurst and For. Hamilton hranehes Sl, few few,
nrst OF the year the reduction OF fare would be
] granted The West End route will row meet the
Mr. K Hooper .! Eay snr ra'k%ay ao sne,aigei
and Mr'. Osper. Mrs ecIman was iniu1t'd int,
The my-teri. OF the club at t1is meeting The next
game vii. be- played at tie home Of Mrs. Dr.. f.
DE MUD
ElyihcDOurnc Council. r. 4. VISITED by the
G4anl Reg MT OF tn stare oi N'w-lO.k ana s.Ver-
81 members of his Ian On Welnes iav evening.
Delegations were present from Bay Ridge CDdnci..
Utrecht Council and Mdw OIL Council OF l. atb lsh.
\ public ,ntert nm'nt Was gwen after the close
OF The oo-nc pIo crdng.
Al recent meeting Cf tn" New-t'trrcht Ere,
| Iitrlry, the following Board If Managers wa
Gle t,d: NJ g. Arch ba a Young. Mrs T. G. De Mund.
Mrs. John v Van Pc = Mrs +. Il. Oppcr. :.
Micheel !. M,Grath. Mrs. T. O. clImln. Mrs J..
VI. Eisall. Mrs. \. Hcseman Mrs John +. Berry.
Miss Kate Cowenh0ven and Miss Anna e. Van Pc [
! The Kenw1o Social Cldo entertained by Mr..
nnd Mrs. Burtis Van IIennik. II Elythetournc, ON
Thurs !Ly evening