New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
TO HOLD CELEBRATION
Plans Discussed for CommemOrating
Founding of MOrriSania.

There was a large attendance at the monthly
meeting of tho North Side Board OF Trade. held
Wednesday at the headquarters. 13Sth street
and Third avenue. Plans were discussed for the
celebration TO commemorate the htty-ninth ami
versary OF the founding OF the village of Nor
risania October L. Among those who spoke
IN favor OF the celebration were Ernest Hall, ex-
Tax Commissioner Wells, Onn J. Stephens and
Alphonse Wiener. The report OF the committee
which adopted, follows:
The following is the resolution adopted by the
executive committee at its last meeting:
" Whereas. There will occur on October T.
the ffty-ninth anniversary OF the public ceIs .
uon of the founding of Morrisania village. %
germ not only OF Bronx Borough. but also ,
greater New York and
Whereas. 1t seems to to be an event whi Al
Is worthy of recognition and should be duly hon
ored by US. who are favored with the opportunity
or witnessing the grand success and wonderful
developments which have followed the efficient
work Of the pioneers OF 1s4s in forwarding an en-
terprse which led TO the magnificent expansion
and advancement OF the metropolis OF the Union
TO the position OF the second city IN the world as
regards population; therefore. be it
" Resolved. That committee be appointed with
full power 10 take the matter herein suggested
into consideration and report 10 this board at as
early day possible the result of their con-
situations for such action as this board may here
after see fit 20 adopt
"The committee. as appointed by the president
OF the board pursuant TO the resolutions adopted by
the executive committee. consisted of these mem
bers: James L. Wells. Ernest Hail. F. w Hotten-
roth and tho house and entertainment committees
Side Board Of Trade
This committee held meeting at the board
rooms on Monday evening. June "a at which there
were present Judge Hail, Mr.. Wiener, Mr.. Reid
Mr.. Kuntz and Mr. Wells
The committee discussed the suggestions offered
by Senator Cauldwen. in letter which he wrote
10 the Board Of Trade. speaking in favor OF the
celebration and concluded that his ideas were
worthy OF the highest consideration and approval
OF the North Side Board OF Trade.
The committee came to the decision that such
an event would be good thing for the business
interests of The Bronx. IN that it would tend to
show the rest OF the city the extent of the manu-
factures IN the borough. and also bring their
notice the advantages offered those who wish a
suitable place a residence. Such a celebration,
IL fttngly conducted large SCALE would do
much 70 develop the North Side they declared
The committee of the opinion, however
that there not sufficient time within which TO
make the proper preparations for such a celebra-
ton is justified by the Importance OF the occa-
sion TO be commemorated and the present develop
ment OF the borough.
"AH the organizations and various interests IN
The Bronx should take part In the preparation and
management Of such celebration If 1t be
a success.
1T was felt. therefore. that such a celebration
would be more practicable in the fall of 1905 and
that the present committee be combined and
directed TO make further report the subject at
Wednesday OF September. 1901"