New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-08
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR.
TOPICS DISCUSSED BY THE BAPTIST SOCIAL
UNION-IsLANDs FOR PARKS.


The last monthly dinner of the Baptist Social
Union was given last night at the Hotel savoy.
Arthur Wellesley Milbury struck responsive cnoro
when. in the course OF his remarks on renements
and Lodging houses at Home and Abroad' ne saio
he hoped the time would soon come wnen bapusts'
ard, In fact all good people, would cease sphttns
hairs on theological questions and get down 70 ISSUES
In practical theology Tie sentiment was "o'"''
applauded by clergy and laity alike
The question under discussion was the one WHICH
the Improved Housing Council is seeking to answer.
After Mr.. Mlbury had spoken. and the last picture
had faded from the screen-what he hao 10 say "as
made more clear by the Of the stereopticon-
W. Bayard Cutting vice-chairman Of the Improved
Housing Council, told about What Our Counch IS
Doing" Ernest Flagg. the architect OF d. o. NILS
workingmens hotels. spoke to the question Oh
Scientific Planning" and Professor E. X. l.. 1ou'a
followed him with a paper on RAPID transit ana
Suburban Homes
Colonel George E. Waring dwelt upon Tine neia-
ton OF the Tenement to the Street, and Alfred l.
White NJ Rrooklyn conclusively answered the Ques-
ton. Does Improved Housing PayT The last
speaker of the evening the Rev. DR.. william o.
Ransford who discussed THE Ethical Side OF the
Question"
The topics mentioned outline the educational pur-
pose and practical tone OF the meeting, and the pus
ness men present received food for thought along
new lines The president. George Flint Warren IT,,
was the presiding officer at the dinner. and seated
with him on the dais in the ballroom. where the
dinner was served were Alfred T. White. John ID.
Rockefeller, the Rev. William II. p Faunce. W.
Bayard Cutting the Pew. Joachim Elmendori'
Ernest FTagg Professor E. r. l.. Could the Rev.
W. S. Rainsford Colonel George f. Warning. Jr.,
Mayor Frederick w. Wurster and John w. wilson.
Many men prominent In the business world had
been invited, and the acceptances were general.
Mayor Strong sent a letter Of regret and his good
wishes.
Mr.. Mbury said, in the course Of his remarks;
Nature has provided New-York with the most
splendid system OF parks In the world. refer to
that superb chain Of islands in the East River from
Governors Island and running north including
Blackwells, Wards. Harris RandaPs and other
islands. Ali Of them are located right in the centre
Of the most densey populated district They are
islands are now given over TO prisons, almshouses
asylums and hospitals but the comfort Of their In
mates would be better served II they were removed
done, New-York could have the most magnif-
cent and easily accessible park system In the world
You may not agree with me. II may not DO any
to preach 1t all my life. for my own satisfaction.
The concluding statement in the practical paper
of Mr.. White follows:
There is investment / made which
would exchange for the satisfaction / have had
every day for nearly twenty years through this
classes. Speaking Of them as whole We have
found them loyal to their obligations and appre-
sia,ve Of their advantages Every cry, hope which -
/ believe, it will prove for those who In New
York seize the opportunity Of the present moment:
On those who can but will not cooperate Will
rest the responsibility for the continuance Of the
present conditions. For those who do cooperate
will come not only the satisfaction OF a fair fnan-
spire new ambitions and to revive dying hopes in
thousands OF human breasts