New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-07
THE KEYS DELIVERED.
DEDICATION OF PATERsON's NEW MU-
NICIPAL BUILDING.
GOVERNOR GRIGGS READS THE ALDERMEN A
PERTINENT LECTURE on THE DUTIES OF
THEIR oFFICE-rHE REV. DIR. sHAWs
ALLUsIoN TO GARRETT A. HOBART
RECEIVED WITH ENTIIU-
SIAsTIC APPLAUSE.

RECEIVED WITH ENTIIU-
sIAsTIc APPLAUSE
Paterson July (SpeciaD.-The new City Hall
was formally opened to-day and turned over to
the city by the Commission under wIlch 1t was
built.
There shor. parade. the City Hall COM
mission and city officials marching from the old
Municipal Building. headed by Haases Band The
president OF the Commission. with Mayor Braun,
first assembled the platform In the rev Council
Chamber. They were followed By Governor Griggs.
The Rev Or. Mage. Of the Church OF the Re-
deemcr. made the opening prayer. President Cooke
then formally handed over the keys OF .hc new
building 70 Mayor Braun Mr.. Cooke reviewed tire
early history OF the city. and traced It's growth In
glowing language. The trials Of the Commission
were touched upon lightly. but Mr.. Cooke grew
sarcastic in referring the assistance received
from the Board Of Aldermen. Referring TO the
streets about the City Hall, Nr. Cooke sad: IT
is an outrage that such a noble building shouid
be 20 situated. This Commission has paced the
responsibility It rests with the Aldermen. St,ll.
may say tina, the general effect reminds me fcrci-
bly, OF a carefully deposit.ng a fine SIX nat
in mud puddle"
In accepting the keys. Mayor Braun expressed
the hope that some permanent ana wel-deiined sys-
TEN Of street improvement would soon De decided
upon He thanked the Commission for the promise
OF memorial windows TO John J. Brown, Patersons
nrst Mayor, and Jonn Kyle, the pioIeer Vi t.ie
Industry both OF whom he sald had contributed
greatly TO the growth OF the city On behalf Of the
city he thanked the Commission for bringing TO
successful completion building that was credit
10 them ard ornament to the city at large.
DR. sHAw's GRAFTON
The Rev Charles D. Shaw. pastor Of the Second
Presbyterian Church. the orator OF the day, MADE
an eloquent address. After exoliing the virtues OF
the men who had done much for Paterson in years
gone by. he said:
But our good citizens are not al dead. Many yet
live who are our gallant leaders valued helpers,
our trusted guides. The glory Of Paterson sds no;
only her graves. IL shines upon tne ioreneaos Oh
those who move ard pan and toll In State ana ni@'
IN church and mart.
What other city in the Union can equal the pic.
ture we look upon to-day? In what other city hal.
were ever seen, side BY side on one platform neigh
bors and teIbow-ctizens the Governor Of the State
and the future Woe President OF the United States;
Garrett 4 Hobart. rrddy senai' generous, IN, me
p an Of 10 a as anIk % and ay
able guide The ship OF state and save her ana hef
Gus rock, OF him Rutgers-honorao.e and vensrao ole
naple-Rrgers our State college. smilngy
says say MS T ct sSys fm paterson loves m ~
In honoring these Two men there Is no onsnsve
Ws know parry as ne raj raise party
cries when look these two faces; for we only
whose success is our success, whose victory is our
victory whose honor is our honor whose glory re-
fleets its radiance upon ourselves
lite called forth round after round Of hearty ap-
plause and it was some moments before quiet was
restored.
Dean McNulty followed with brief and scholarly
address. The exercises were about TO be brought
to a c.ose when the audience insisted upon hearing
fron'Governor Gr.sss
LESSON FOR THE ALDERMEN.
Governor Griggs yielded to the demand. after
some hesitation and his speech. while brief. aroused
- sfa SJa In
allowed to say was spoken when the cornerstone
Of this noble. pile ana It's successful occupation
Citizen and heartily congratulate them upon the
fruits Of their work They have served with ability:
Paterson are thinking OF calling public servants 10
positions Of distinction. these three men should De
The building is in every way worthy OF the city;
Is from ser n 80 not "e OUTSIDE s
grandeur but whct Is done within the walls tnat
o ~ the the 2 o w make or mar the
Gentlemen OF the Board Of Aldermen; il concerns
hcation Of men who have hepei you in your eiec-
projects owing to an engrossing craving FOR It's
nea;ar popularity or T yoI to0 Hsos n 'ne ISo
We revere and respect? LEI me S say to you that
are RI s DH0R Rsvs 5 esF shs fqS ID
your keeping. You were not chosen to get few
there On are the s as
every ward You bound 20 lesslate. not for
as much right 10 competent representation from the
Eighth or First war! as from the Alderman from
II YOU vii take hin: from one who has seer
public service you VIII reeoeGt lhat me great BODY
ton han the few men who may run AFTER you seek
PS9e s 9r vino ns @ Citizens 10 Look
after enc political or persona friend o, A.,
yd IN Mn we d dF havs Atty M
Iected thing which IS most important He forge;
but We have It and let me- tell YOU sentlemen
YOU watch it carefully; We mus, have city
true that We can mortgage posterity, but let me-
advise you MOI to put II al on paster:ty pay some
OF 1t yourselves Our city has millions OF dollars CT
debt Have you ever considered that not one cen'
Let say that there is no we'll governed city
county State mat has debt Of considerable
proportions that does not PIT aside eeTtan amounts
sinking fund ,Ju will nourlsh and assist posterty
aad relieve the n9rsage burdep ne pGRe are
have heard their voice this afternoon This makes
apparent the fact 5hat packst 6oy Is moi t me
applause from the mob Call upon o.i and reliable
the public welfare. and me great Jury Of the people
will give their verdict for the servant VINO stands
for the higher and nooier ideals of government
HISTORY OF THE BUILDING.
Tho new City Hall S by al odds the finest build |
ing in Paterson. 1t the intention # the archi-
tectS follow the style or the time LOUIS ALL,
br: subsequently alterations were made when re- |
suited IN the rather composite structure as 1t no"
stands. -, .
on November J. 1893 the contract for the constrnc-
ton OF the building vas awarded to Peter Nanier- |
div on March &c. 1894. the cornerstone was !ad
wi,h Masonic hcnOrs By James n. Dura1d. Grand |
Master = and A NJ OF New-Jersey The day vas
observed as a holiday in the city. and military and
o'vic rarade preceiei The ceremonies. Mayor Chris
Ian Braun presided. and John W. Griggs now Gov
ernor made crat.cn. a.,
After the structure was practically conpe,@i Iit-
-sra oi OF eight nonths delayed the work. The Com
n ieston.rs had awarded the contract 70 LOCKWOOD
Pr,fhers & Co. n local firm. not the lowest bidder.