New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
NETWORK 400" OPENED.
lew MORTON LEADS PROCESSION
OF VISITORS TO BRONX PARK.
LIZ ANNo1rNcEs THE FORMAL OPENING.
AFTER PROFESSOR OSBORN AND
THE CONTROLLER SPEAK.

Tho new geological gardens In Bronx farh
were formally opened to the public yesterday ai,
ternoon by the officials OF the New 10TH Hoo'oe'
Society More than hundred ana ni'y spe
cially invited guests and a consioeraoie nuN "a
other persons were present. The oncials Oh 'ne
society and their invited guests left the Grand CEN
trail Station on q special train at 2:lo p. m ne
train arrived at Fordham at 2:4o O'CLOCK ai,u 'ne
marty reached the parks main entrance. al feihan-
ave and the Southern Boulevard, at d ciocN'
Forming into column, which was leu ny eN-
Governor Levi p Morton. president OF the society
Professor Henry Fairfield Osborn. vice-presdent
and chairman of the Executive Committee. ana
August Moebus Park Commissioner OF The Bronx
the party marched TO the new ZOO Inc oiiica'S
were welcomed by Captain Fitzpatrick and large
SQUAD of his policemen from the Bronx PARK sta
ton. and by the director OF the park. "iila" l.
Hornaday.
Passing the extensive deer ranges the party pro-
ceeded to the aviary. where large stand mad peeh
erected. handsomely decorated with the natoha
colors Ex-Governor Levi p Morton presided at
the ceremony of dedication He first introduced
Professor Henry Fairfield Osborn. who had
much TO do with the work Of constructing the
new zoo. Mr. Osborn told of the purposes OF the
new garden. He said that II would do for nature
what the museums are doing for art ana "ouIu
bring her beauties within the reach OF thousands
and millions of all classes who cannot travel or
explore. Unlike the small closed geological gar
dens OF Europe. this would be free park pro-
jected upon a scale larger than ever before at
tempted and designed TO supplement the work OF
our schools and colleges.
He thanked the liberal men and women OF the
CITY who had so far contributed $4,000 toward the
plans buildings and animals, while the taxpayers.
In the good judgment Of the Mayor and the Board
Of Estimate had given like sum for the pains
grading draining. fences and pavilions Yet TINS
third of a million already expended is only the De-
ginning Of the undertaking In which all citizens
into nd
cording to their means He said the final plan Is
an extensive one BETTING great city and gen.
erous people. lie said 1t would be known not as
the Bronx Park. but as the New-Iork ZooiosicaI
Park 1t would only be few years. he saio' until
the park would be central. and surrounded by
dense population reached py rapiu "ai''' i
every direction.
The Controller then on behalf of the city thanked
Mr. Osborn for his kind WORDS and congratulated
him upon the work accomplished. lie SAID 'he ne"
ZOO will be a most valued assistant TO the pupuc
schools and colleges the museums and other SIM
liar institutions In the education OF the people lie
said the average person here and elsewhere has
heard much 10 the detriment Of this great city,
many had come look upon 1t as the wicKeoes'
and most repulsive place Of dwelling In the "orio
To such he wanted to recall its many advantages
and its great beauties. They such as few cties
in all the world possess The time was ripe ne
said for some prophet to arise and proclaim our
attractions in answer the ISLANDERS that have been
sent abroad
Park Commissioner Moebus told briefly OF his
sympathy with the work accomplished He assured
the members of the society that while he remained
Park Commissioner for The Bronx they would ma
him their constant friend. His services were al
ways at their command ., . =.
MIR Osborn then invited the guests and others 70
accompany the officials on tour OF Inspec,tlol,
President Morton stepped forward as Mr. Osborn Osborn
closed and lifting the bars leading TO the speakers
stand said in formal dedication: 49,
Il have the great pleasure OF announclne me ne,
formal opening Of the New-York Geological Park
The procession then formed again and visited the
several departments The birdhouse the reptile
collection the mammalia and all were seen in turn
The party broke up near the bear dens. where MI
Morton Mr. Coler. Mr. Osborn and Mr. Moeous
entered carriage ana were driven ABOUT the PARK.
Their ride finished. they returned 10 the CITY.
There completed twenty-five puiidihgs ana
installations in the Geological Park.