New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-19
IN THE NORTHERN WARDS.
TOPICS OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE LIVING
BEYOND THE HARLEM.
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AND OTHER NEWS OF THE WEEK.
The action recently taken by the Morris wheel
mon asking the Department OF Public Works to I'M
nrove the roadway Of the Madison-ave bridge. calls
attention to one OF the annoyances which whee'-
men who live In the Twenty-third Ward nave 70
undergo There Is no smooth road now between
that part of the city and Manhattan Island. except
nv going as far west as Central Bridge or Washing
ton Bridge The Thrd-ave. bridge is almost I'M
passable at many hours of the day. and the Madi-
son-ave bridge Is rough and the approaches badly
paved II the Madison-ave. bridge and the ap-
proaches were put In good condition. 1t would be
possible for North Side wheelmen 10 reach upper
Ffth-ave which has a smooth roadway and thence
to get access to Central Park and Riverside Drive.
committee OF the Morris Wheelmen, with other
bicycle riders are also working for the laying OF
asphalt on some Of the uptown streets and avenues
which are particularly conveniently situated for the
use OF wheelmen.
Some OF the uptown real estate men are anxious
that work the Grand Concourse shall begin this
year The Commissioners Of Estimate have about
finished their work the first section OF the Con-
course 1t is suggested that a considerable appro-
priation be made this year. and that the Legisat-
ure authorize the Issuance OF bonds for that purpose
The Concourse will not be needed as a part Of the
cty's pleasure grounds for many years. and values
are not increasing rapidly In that part OF the city.
with additional debt just present for this purpose
II so late In the session, also. that 1t is doubtful
whether any legislation can be secured. and delay
for another year would do little harm.
The home Of Mrs John Elcher. Fulton-ave. and
One hundred-and-s sixty ninth-st.. was filled on
Wednesday evening when the guests assembled at
the marriage OF William Endemann. Jr.. TO Miss
Minnie Segel. Mrs. Echler ID the aunt OF Mss
Segel. The wedding ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Henry Beiderbecke OF 81. Johns German
Lutheran Church. Paul Endemarn. brother Of
the bridegroom. the best man, and the brides
maids the Misses Endemann. OFT. Schwarz-
welder, Schwartz and Flnck. The ushers were l.. A.
Fohr Jacob Segel. jr.. and August Fnck The
wedding dinner at the Hotel Savoy was elaborate
affair and about two hundred guests were present
The bride and bridegroom will eai next week with
Mrs. Eichler for European trip.
The Progress Republican Club Of the North Side
held Its annual entertainment and ball Friday
evening In the Lexington Avenue Opera House The
naval drama the production OF which had been in
preparation for many weeks shown with
much by members OF the club. II
was written by Dr. Edward J. Tucker who
chairman OF the Entertainment Committee. The
club has large membership although II has been
only a short time In existence.
The regular monthly meeting Of the Taxpayers
Alliance will take place In Protection Hall on next
Tuesday evening Several matters Of legislation
and Of public Improvement are to be discussed
Twenty-six separate property owners associations
are represented In the alliance
The entertainment for the benefit OF the Young
Mems Christian Union. which took place on Wednes
day evening In Bethany Presbyterian church.
enjoyed by an audience OF several hundred persons.
The Elkins Club held an entertainment April
a. followed by dinner at the Columbus. Onc-hun-
dred nd forty -eighth-st and Wis-ave. There
was military music. and several elocut!onists and
vocaliss aided in the entertainment. Each guest
received a souvenir button with the name "Elkins'
on II. James Shea gave oil painting OF the Sem
ator from West Virginia after whom the club
named TO the club
The High Bridge Council of the Junior Order OF
A. NJ held it's first reception In Huber's Hall.
Jcrome-ave. and One-hundred- and -sixty-second
Of the council are c. w Merrck council
.or: c. Peter vice-councilor: C. L. Messer record
ing secretary and l.. s. Hewitt treasurer. p. K.
Eichinger was chairman Of the Committee on Ar
raDgements.
The Young Peoples Society of the One-hundred-
and fortythrd Street Congregational Church, held
a sociabe and entertainment on Wednesday even
Ing. The admission was new cent. and the enter
taInment bore the name OF a penny party"