Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-22
.IRWNGTON'S NEEDS
IMPROVERS' TOPIC
Association Recommends Ap-
pointment of None But Ex-
perienced Librarian.

Following the installation OF DR..
William f. Bottomley as president of
the Irvington Improvement Associa-
ton last night. the improvers rec
commended to the board of library
trustees that none but an experienced
librarian be engaged. Through the
press the improvers ask that the res
idents of the town light up their
homes on Christmas and New Years
ewes. The association also voted its
condemnation of the present system
of trolley car transfers and the poor
heating and generally bad condition
of the trolleys.
Frederick w. DeCamp installed the
new officers. DR.. Bottomley, upon
taking office, expressed the wish for
cooperation In the work of the assoc
citation and believed that it should
take up and push to a successful ter
mination projects for town batter
ment similar to the fight 1t waged in
behalf of the free public library.
Harry Wright, who is secretary of
the board Of library trustees, declared
that he had heard much criticism be-
cause of the boards announced inten-
ton of engaging an experienced libra
rian to place in charge of the work. A
trained librarian would cost from S400
to $500 more than one with no expe-
iience, he remarked, adding that he
thought the cost would be warranted.
The discussion which ensued proved
that the improvers almost to a man
conceded with the views of the
library trustees. The motion to so
inform the trustees was then passed.
Incorporated therein was a request
that the preference Ne given an 1ry-
in2ton person if one can be found who
is capable. Mr.. Wright said that 1t
had been practically decided to engage
a young woman residing in Irvington.
A number of books for the library
were brought to the meeting of the
association and ordered turned over
to the library trustees.
Complaints about trolley service
were recited by number of the i'm
proyers and a motion was passed
calling the matter to the attention
of the Public Utility Commission. An
other motion protesting against dirty
car straps, i'll heated cars, ETC., WAS
referred to the committee on trans
portation.
Dr. e. D. Bachman remarked that
he had changed his mind about the
need of some of the criticism some
that more can be accomplished by a
little use of "molasses and sugar"
than by powder and vinegar" He
had found this to be true, he said,
since receiving appointment as a
veterinary to look after the foot and
mouth disease. He affirmed that, the
officials hear twisted statements
about what takes place. in the asso- !
cations meeting.
Secretary J. Edward Delaney, !
Henry c. Klein and Mr.. Wright took J
to some of the speakers
maintaining that any pub |
lie official ought to be criticised when |
ever 1t Is deserved. The latter said 1t /
Is not right for anyone to criticise
at will, then get on the band wagon" !
and advise not to be too hasty in
criticisms.
DIR. Bottomley made a partial list i
of committee appointments as fol- |
lows: Transportation, Frederick w.
chairman; membership,
Frederick G. Rosseter; police, fire and
health, Edward Reiff; light, Frank N.
Kaufman; schools, Rienhold Kniep,
Albert e. Jones and Henry c. Klein. |
taxation, municipal affairs and legis- |
lation, Harry Wright and Philip |
streets, Frederick w. |
Blauvelt; entertainment. Herbert r.
Smith.