New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17
Fifth Avenue Association
to Hold Novel Dinner


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syenue and 42d street as soon as that
road Is ready
ON the approvaI Of the association, Bor-
ough President McAneny appointed the
Fifth Avenue Commission. composed Of
leading business men, architects and
others, to advise him on all matters at
recting Fifth avenue The commission
has already proposed many bettermonts,
and most Of these are being put into
effect. Copies Of the commissions pre-
lminary report may be had from the
Office Of the association.
on the recommendation Of the Fifth
Avenue Commission the repavinG OF the
avenue between Washington Square and
42d street, has been postponed for year
/ to allow a thorough test Of a new pave
ment now being tried out elsewhere In
| Manhattan.
Formed and maintains the Fy,tb avanua
service uatroI The members OF the ma
] troll are 10 keen beggars off the avenue,
assist sboppers 70 cross the street. etc
/ II THIS service proves poprIIar il may he
extended along the avenue from Washing
IN, So,,sra IN Central park
T,5,,coa ,,a cit,, - s,,5 tb. ayo,,,,o
,.,,,Ia.I, ,srtic,,IsrIy ON its e,aenor
80. -, - ., Iossor ,,,s dsrscr ~
accident due 10 slIpperincss caused by oil
dripping from automobiles.
The organization is busily engaged in
extending its scope OF usefulness. II
has somewhat abated the street lettering
nuisance and is now working with the
Fifth Avenue Commission on plans for
IIesseninp the evil or doing away with II
entirely.
II is vitality interested in the work Of
+ro Stota E,sctor,. Commission and keeps
f., croee touch with its members. sub
,,,it,i,,, s,,,gostiore and recommendations
&c 90 rooded LEGISLATION for the regulation
% ,S,,,,f,,,t,,ri,,s, conditions IN large Cit
-. ,'..,io,,t.,I,, -, s,,cb eections as the
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,,,,ssior, b,, s..ino 70 the enactment and
a,,ra.oa,,,og, 90 rror,s,. fire Iav,e is II, ,
rnsitior g., is ,bougbt 70 keen factories
from the exclusive Fifth avenue section
In the belief that property I'm the Firth
avenue zone. as compared with other sec
lions of the city may be- unjustly taxed,
il wants TO make a thorough invesuga-
ton OF the matter. II the facts bear out
| that suppositlon prompt steps Will be
taken TO secure a proper reduction.
EARNESTLY ana actively advocating the
| cre,tion If CITY Manning commission.
an IFS initiative several LARGELY attended
| conferences NJ renreseutatiyes Of the lead
| ing civic organizations of the greater city.
IeAdinr business and professional men and
residents have been held and strong ac-
! ton taken. calling for the naming Of the
| commission. II is hoped that the commits
I sion will be appointed soon.
Seeks thorough flushing Of the pave
mcnt. instead OF the spriuMiug of IT, An
attempt IS being made TO have the street
washing done at more suitable hours.
/ Has induced the city to prepare several
isles Of safety. each bearing a large orna-
mental lamp standard II they increase
| the safety Of pedestrians, simplify traffic
and improve the street lighting the as
ISOLATION will advocate more Of them.
| Plans 10 have an advisory council OF
women
! Favors q limitation or future buildings
| in the avenue to l25 feet in height This
| Limitation. il is hoped. will be effected by
means Of a legislative act. which will also
| confer upon the Borough President OF
Manhattan power TO approve or reject
all future building plans for the district.
| The proposed legislation also provides for
| the appointment by the Borough President
| Of local board of advisers. made up OF
architects. building experts and public
spirited citizens. whose recommendations,
!