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Classified Ad Results BROOKLYN EAGLE, SUNDAY, JULY 9, 1939 Telephone MAin 4-6200 B7 Old-Timers' Letters Stir More Memories About Pals and Places Recalls Famed Heights Names of 1860s and '70s Hicksite Quaker Heard Most of Great Preachers Renowned in Old Brooklyn Editor Old-Timers: I was born at 23 Smith St. and grandmother ran a boarding house at father bought the house on the corner grandmother also ran as a boarding on that block from Clark St. to caping the. hotel. Mansion House, which On the four corners of Hicks and Clark Sts.

were the of the Hicks Commodore Stringham, Dr. Colton and Mr. Peckham. The latter's residence was on the corner upon which the Hotel St. George now stands.

familiar names in that around the late 60s early 70s were the Richards, Southwicks, Chapmans, Fields and Brophys. The Nortons live adjacent to the Mansion House and at 171 Hicks St. dwelled the Zeraga family, all of whom were musically inclined. There were, if I recall correctly, six girls and three boys. Quite frequently they played four pianos simultaneously, two at each instrument.

It was a treat indeed to hear them play. Abiding on Pierrepont St. at the time (1860-1870) was the owner and publisher of the Brooklyn Eagle, Isaac Van Anden. Across the street on the even numbers side were Ropes, George Nichols and on the other corner the Kennedys. Incuded in the vicinity were the abodes of Isaac Cary, the Howes, Whites and others whose names I cannot precenty recall.

Being a Hicksite Quaker in my younger years, I lentil went to the meeting house up by grandmother's death in 1897 and spoke the Quaker way, Thee, thou, thine, etc. Attended the school on Schermerhorn St. and also the one in Chappaqua. I heard most of the great preachers in the old city of Brooklyn. Beecher Storrs, Talmage and Father Ward of the Roman Catholic church corner Livingston St.

and Sidney Place. In my younger days I was actively associated with clubs, such as chess, dancing and singing. Have many pleasant memories and the OldTimers page allows me to relive them. Many thanks. WILLIAM DISTURNELL.

Windsor Terrace Editor, Old Timers My position required me to leave dear old Brooklyn, City of Churches, 1915. I and my family moved to Portland, Me. Have a married son and daughter residing in Windsor Terrace; spend my annual vacation them and their children. My children enjoy reading the Old Timers' sheet and I certainly received a thrill reading the clippings which they have saved. Now to reminisce, who remembers: When Ed Kaminski a butcher shop on Greenwood Ave.

and delivered meat in a horse-drawn sleigh. Dick Higginson the iceman Benedict's box yard Jeff Davis and his son, Jeff, who made the great sacrifice in the World War The feud between Paddy Kemy, the fighting Irishman, and Meyer, the Anthony Dwyer building the first brick house in Windsor Terrace; he also owned the first automobile in the section When Nick "Poor Borelli" arrived from Europe and purchased a pushcart from Braxel for ten dolJars; today he is a restaurateur Jim Bergen, catcher for the old Foley mixing the first highball Dennis Dugan, a grand old character Dancing team of William Griffin and Peter Feeley "Hot Corner Jimmy" Our beautiful girls, namely, Florence Woglom, Grace Dwyer, Florence Connolly, Keenan sisters, Kilkenny sisters, Peacock sisters and Margaret Doherty, the actress. Would be pleased to attend a reunion of old Windsor Terraceites. Let's hear from you. Always a Terracer.

CHARLES MURPHY 39 Congress Portland, Maine. 'Twas Father McAteer, Our Friend Prompts Editor, Old Timers: Within the past few weeks several Old Timers have spoken of a Father McAtee who was at one time pastor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. For the sake of accuracy, it be well to mention that his name was McAteer-Father McAteer. FRIEND. Jackson Hollow Editor, Old Timers: Speaking of Old Timers from Jackson Hollow- Ave.

between Park Myrtle Aves. ancestors settled there more than 80 years ago, do not forget to -mention Mrs. Abram Litchhult. She went there as a bride from Staten Island Ellamay, 58 still years carries ago. on Her the daughter, trucking business which has been in existence for four generations.

E. M. LITCHHULT Classon Ave. CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWER THONK AFAR DAMS RANGE POPE EDIT ALTAR ABED COMA PEOR ACES CORER ASTER MODEST CHASTE CAME ROUTE STORM ELM INN ROE BET RODLY NAIVE HASP SCREED MIRAGE SHEER ERASE MEAT ASPS RENT TAR SNOOP INGE ACRE AGOL TEEN BASS DELED Puzzle on Page 6 The McGuinness Aids an Old Timer Association Newspaper Union. From left to right are Toby Owens, Vincent Lafferty, Mr.

McGuinness, John Coakley and Louis Fisher. Register Peter McGuinness buys a ticket for a moonlight sail being conducted by the Old Timers Association of the Mail and Delivery The sail will be on the Americana and will leave the Battery at 8:45 o'clock, Wednesday evening, July 26. The association is also planning a benefit for the sick and disabled to be held at Madison Square Garden, the date to be announced later. Non-Graduate, 18, He Taught Graduating Class of 86 Boys and Girls at P. S.

27 Editor, Old Timers: Several weeks ago theer appeared a letter from Frank B. Stout of Santa Barbara, in which Public School 27, on Nelson near Hicks and the "Creekers" and "Pointers" were mentioned. former has a warm place in my recollection for within its walls I received my only formal education, leaving school at 12 years of age. I think I enjoy the unique distinction of being the only no ate of No. 27 who returned to teach in it, when I was 18.

I taught the graduating class in Principal Paulson's time. Had never met the lat- ter, was greatly surprised when he visited my home and offered me the post. Despite my protests that I was not mentally competent of assuming such a charge, he prevailed upon me to undertake it. I migh add that the requirements of a teacher before consolidation were not so exacting as today. I due course I found myself instructing a class of 86.

evenly divided between both sexes, the greater part of whom were about my own age. Of teachers of my school days, I recall Miss Conklin, Miss Caslin and Mrs. Dowie. McGarry's Goat Old Timers Editor, Old Timers: TO JOHN J. KELLY-You asked Ye Old Timers of Parkville, to hear from old 39th Streeters and you mentioned McGarry's goat which I always thought belonged to Willie Kenny whose father a livery stable on 4th between 39th and 40th Sts.

Do you me, Johnnie Smillie of 40th between 5th and 6th In those days I also owned a goat, a big white one; used ride on its back. One day while I was headed for Mike Cronin's grocery on 39th between 3d and 4th my goat decided to have a drink a in the fountain in front of McGarry's saloon. The goat from McGarry's feed store tried to play boss. I wound up in the water trough. The goat fight was broken up by either Joe or Johnnie McGarry 'who helped me out of the drink.

3 CORNERS-3 SALOONS Recall John Alphonson? He was a well known character in the neighborhood known to all the kids as "Brother." The old section has undergone many changes but I can still recall when there were three beverage dispensing corners and the fourth corner was occupied by Wollman's butcher and grocery store. Are these boys living: Hughie Lafferty, driver of the one-horse, two-wheel hose cart of 28 Engine; or his brothers-in-law, Bill and Harry Stafford; or Simon Sherloc, the O'Briens or the Browns who lived next to the fire house? Continue your efforts to start a reunion, and if you are the same Jack Kelly of telegraph fame, I'll be glad to mark off a couple for old-time's at Felzman's, where Millner dispensed the lager and porter. Glad to hear from you, Old Timer. JOHN J. SMILLIE, 85 Walnut Lynbrook, L.

I. Old P. S. 12 Grad Editor, Old Timers: Kindly apprise me through the Old Timers' page how a person can communicate with Mabel Milligan. who suggested a reunion of Old Timers of Public School 12 in her recent article.

OLD PUPIL OF 12. Her telephone number is CLeveland 3-3112. Ideal Dancers Editor, Old Timers: Was born in Brooklyn some 50 odd years ago and would like to know if there any one who remembers the Ideal Dancing School on Broadway near Halsey St. Is there an Old Timers' Social Club in existence that a person like myself could join? I love to reminisce, talk over old times. Mrs.

L. SCHENCK. 6212 60th Maspeth, N. Y. In dwelling on the "Creekers" and "Pointers" I am on familiar ground.

It was not so much the stones they threw at each other that made their relations as "friendly enemies" of such vital concern; as an enthusiastic "Creeker," those of the same class as myself looked upon the "Pointers" as inferiors. We thought ourselves representatives of the Upper Ten, while he to Red Hookers we believed it an act of "condescension" on our part to apportion them among the Lower Five. Many of my esteemed and intimate friends first saw the light of day in Red Hook. I would like to The Old Timers' Page Sundays we read the Old Timers' page, Which creates so many joys. There are letters from a younger age When we played with girls and boys! You're asked if you surely remember Your grand days in public school; How the snows were deep in December And in thin pants you kept cool.

They are anxious for all kinds of news, Of fights and the wrestling game; How your baseball team did often loseThe umpire was to blame! Some Old Timers will not sign their name, Which we know should never be; To be old brings much honor and fame And reflects creditably! There are inquiries on election When bonfires shone so bright; The returns in many section Caused a fracas and a fight. They want to know about Jack Kelly Who at baseball kept the score; He was honorable as could be And stopped many scraps galore! Many remember the old gas lights That shone dimly on the ground; Here the crap shooters found grand delights When the cops were not around! They will ask you if you recollect The grand old lake in the park; In the summertime you often necked With Nellie when it was dark. Old Ulmer Park and dear old Coney Isle Were the resorts for many; You walked along here many a mile With your gal as company. They want to know all about BROOKLYN When burlesque was all the go; All bald-headed men would surely sit In the front seats at the show! All grocery stores sold lots of meat And prices were not so steep; After your work dear wifey you'd meet And for bargains you did leap! The grand old team of Primrose and West Were entertainers galore; Their singing and music were the best And people demanded more! Yes, these surely were the good old daysGrand pleasure are much delight; THE EAGLE deserves the highest praise For bringing true facts to Or For news we have CHARLES F. HUTWELKER Sr.

703 E. 43d St. Of some forty years ago, Do you remember the days When times were easy and slow? No autos racing the parkway, No rasping, squeaking horn, No jamming of noisy brakes To disturb at early morn. You sauntered acrosentee roadway With a lazy air, Whistling a merry tune, Happy and free from care. Those were the bicycle days, Remember counting them pass? Laughing at some luckless tumble, Smiling at each pretty lass? Humming the popular tunes "Two Little Girls in Blue," "You'd Look Sweet Upon the Seat a Of a Bicycle Built for two." Remember the stately coach Drawn by ponies of dappled gray, And the little one-horse chaise Slowly sauntering along the way? And the Coney Island horsecarsThe popular way town? If one you chanced to miss An hour you'd sit aroun'.

Sharp at eleven p.m. Came the last car from the city, If you sported a moment too longWell-it sure was a pity. Remember the public roadhouses, Where assembled the young and gay, Where into the wee sma' hours Laughter and merriment held sway? Remember Will Stevenson's store And his genial sunny smileWhere we daily went to shop Just to hang around a while? Remember P. S. Ninety-three Where Professor Morey held full sway? Loyal citizens there were made, You see them about you each day.

Remember the fife and drum corps, The discordant noisy din, That issued from their shanty When Smithy and Pat were in? Remember Buchman, the cobbler, Portly and jolly and kind? And Marten, the grocery man? How we love to bring them to mind! Remember the Sabbath morn, When the bells began to ring, Every one dressed in their best, Sallied forth to pray and sing? Oh! Those were the good old days. "Old Timers," I know you agree, That hustle and bustle and jazz Were not meant for you nor me. L. M. P.

Andrew Married Emma Editor, Old Timers: On June 11 there appeared a letter from A. Casey, who was seeking information about a William Collins, who, according to Mr. Casey, married Emma Murtaugh. That statement is wrong. It was my brother, Andrew (deceased), who married Miss Murtaugh.

WILLIAM COLLINS. 384 12th St. Two Who Became Teachers at 17 Are Hale, Hearty Today Editor, Old Timers: How many remember two of the youngest girls to be appointed as teachers by the old Board of Education in 1889 at the age of 17 (which was considered a very early age then for any girl to have graduated from high school and teachers training school)? They were Miss E. G. Taggart and Miss A.

C. Bennett and they were assigned to Public School 10 on Drake Estate Once Bay Ridge Showplace Old Timer Recalls Aunt Saroby, Star Who Lived in Tumble-Down Cabin on 18th St. Editor, Old Timers: moved to 173 Hicks St. in 1864. My that address and around 1870 my of Love Lane and Hicks St.

which house till 1896. All the other houses Pierrepont St. were private homes, ex- And Ed Gordon Still Looks Young of Crowd' if Old Gang 'Never Says Leader Editor, Old Timers: Read wtih much interest the article about the Prune-the-BushCadet and many a time I went to William Moore's house on Schenck St. and many a good meal I ate there. Bill passed away about four years.

ago. Sylvester Baseball Club was a crackerjack. Arthur Lockwood pitched them. Don't remember the pool table but if it was there I must have played on it. Will never forget the walks we took.

Would leave Grand and Myrtle Aves. and walk to Fort Greene Park then back to get coffee and buns Clara Van Benshoten's home at Myrtle and Grand over Barney Smith's store. Clara married Louis Cohen, whose father kept a store on Myrtle near Franklin Ave. The writer of that article spoke of Ed Gordon as "the wit of the crowd." Know why? Because he never worried about anything and all the boys and girls liked him. He was a good dresser and dancer.

Who recalls when Ed went to tan, Tammany to dance Hall on against 14th the best Manhat- they had, only to lose out after dancing one hour? He lives in Bay Ridge now. I see him occasionally, looks young and still dresses as neat. That was some quartet, Frank Colligan sure could sing tenor. Knew all the persons you mentioned and would like to hear from them. I hope this letter will smoke out the Prune-the-Bush gung and let us get together some time.

JOSEPH DUFFEY. Memories of No. 3 Slow to Depart the school at that time. YOUR NAME LISTED? Editor, Old Timers: Have been (and still am) a reader of the Brooklyn Eagle for over 50 years. Look forward to the Old Timers' page on Sunday.

Want to add a few lines about the Bedford section and good old No. 3 School. In the '90s, B. Y. Conklin was principal and Miss Agnes DeMunde his assistant.

Teachers at that time: Miss Bridgeham, Miss Bliss, Miss Elkins, Miss C. C. Voorhees, Mrs. Whitcomb, Miss Elizabeth Kelly, Miss Katie Kelly, the Misses Crawford and Miss Hopkins. There were others but memory fails me at present.

In Miss Katie Kelly's class we had some girls, the only mixed class in Girls I recall: Elsie Edminston, Josephine King, Mabel and Harriet Yeaton, Edna Lovell, Edna Farquarson, Caroline Johnson and Clara Overton. Some classmates: Fred Albers, Earl Bennett, George Boemermann, Russell Carter, James Denny, Elwood Baker, Frank M. Foote, Irving Fitzpatrick, Stanley Fowler, Wallace Gillespie, George Gilbert, Thomas Haggerty, Thomas Hennessey, WilE. Irving, H. O.

Hammitt, Thomas Hagadorn, Samuel Hague, Lee James, Chester A. Jayne, George Lyman, Irvine Pardee, William Taggert, William Schessinger, Harry Matinews, W. Cutler King, George Pettitt, William Schumacher, William Van Voorhies, W. W. ship, Melvin Smith, William Taber, George Gallagher and George Wanamacher.

I distinctly recall Carson's grocery store on the northeast corner of Bedford Ave. and Fulton St. On the southwest corner was McNulty's department store. Later it became known as the Bedford Company. In back of Carson's store was Houtain's cigar store.

The First Brevoort Bank was on the northeast corner of their Halsey building and on after Nostrand they erected site was occupied by the music store of E. Guy Werner. Further along Bedford Ave. was Washburn's stable, where the old cronies would sit outside. Can see them now-Mr.

Bode, Mr. Washburn, Billy Bode, Mr. Cabbel and Chauncey Ryder. Charles Moss had a cigar store near Madison St. and on the corner was grocery store of J.

D. Stitcht. On the northeast corner was Edwin Lloyd's drug store. Next and following were: Mrs. Murdock's book shop, Rick Brothers, tailors: Corcoran's shoes, E.

M. Hancock. furniture; Suter's dry goods; Gillespie's bakery, Matthew's pianos and Schmidt's cigars. G. F.

E. Plymouth St. Folks Editor, Old Timers: To Plymouth Streeter Perhaps you recall some of these names as residents Plymouth St. during your time: "Butcher" Bannon, who had a butcher shop at 254, and his brother, Michael, the grocer; the Harts. Sheas, Cassidys, Gunnings and Leahans.

and one My mother, the eldest Mr. Bannon, had four daughters daughter, married Tom Phalen in St. Ann's Church. Father John Durick performed the ceremony. I never saw my maternal grandparents although my mother often spoke of them.

You, perhaps, may ba able to tell me something about them. H. T. P. Greetings to Willie Gollhofer, such a memory -stirring letter in your All that he wrote about was of mine during our poyhood days.

born in a house that is still standing, Remember Dutch Reformed Chapel? Pastor Seeks History Of Place Before 1898- Why Was It Razed? Editor, Old Timers: As pastor of the Fort Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 94th near 4th I am anxious to interesting facts about the oblitle Dutch Reformed Chapel which used to stand at Marine Ave. and 4th Ave. at the turn of the century. I am interested in the period before December, 1898, when it was occupied by the New Utrecht Reformed Church and also after that date when it was used by the Sunday School which later moved to 94th St. and 4th Ave.

and developed into the Fort Hamilton Presbyterian Church. How long did the little Dutch Reformed chapel stand at Marine and 4th When and why was it torn down? These and other such questions are of interest to me. Any information will be appreciated. REV. ROWLAND H.

KIMBERLIN. Fitzpatrick-Tuska Miss Alice Tuska, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Tuska of 59-58 57th Road, Maspeth, was married to James E.

Fitzpatrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Fitzpatrick of 8606 Colonial Road, last Sunday in the Church of St. Stanislaus.

The Rev. James Bennett, pastor, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a bouffant gown of white tulle embroidered with white rose buds, with a fitted bodice, short puffed sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. The tiara of tulle and orange blossoms held a ca cascade of bridal veiling. She carried prayer book with white rose buds entwined in ribbon streamers.

Miss Aldia Tuska was her sister's only attendant and wore a gown of pink net with a bonnet to match and carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses and delphinium. William J. McMullen was best man and the ushers were Ferdinand Tuska, brother of the Thomas J. Clark. Miss Florence Fisher sang at the ceremony.

The bride was graduated Newtown High' School and Heffley Business College. Mr. Fitzpatrick was graduated from New York University and New York School of Law. He with the Board of educassociated Following a reception for relatives and a few intimate friends in the Ice Terrace of the Hotel New Yorker, Manhattan, the couple left for an extended motor trip through New England and Canada. They will reside in Bay Ridge.

Ericsson Leach Miss Dorothy Chapman Leach, daughter of Mrs. Clara Leach of 768 60th St. and the late Mr. Leach, was married to J. Alfred Ericsson, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Carl Ericsson of 1845 58th on July 1. The ceremony was performed in Lutheran Bethlehem Church by the Rev. Dr. Gideon Olson.

Miss Eleanor Everett was maid of honor and George Edgar was best man. The bride who was escorted by her brother, Cuyler Leach, wore an embroidered marquisette gown and a finger tip veil that fell from a coronet headdress. She carried. white roses. The maid of blue net with a large straw hat trimmed with blue and pink.

She carried a bouquet of roses. A reception followed at Michel's Restaurant. After a wedding trip New England the couple will live at Flagg Court. Endicott-Werner Miss Helen Emma Werner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Fredeick Werner of Flatbush, was married to Herbert E. Endicott of Flatbush on July 1. The ceremony was performed at the Zion Lutheran Church by the Rev. Dr. Voigt.

A reception followed at the Pierrepont Hotel. The bride was given in marriage by her father and had Miss Ruby Endicott of Flatbush as her only attendant. William Frassell of Bellerose was best man and the ushers were Fred R. Hammer of New Haven. Conn.

and William Stillman of Flatbush. After an extended motor trip, Mr. and Mrs. Endicott will reside in Flatbush. Saffer- Dr.

and Mrs. Louis Harris of 906 Marks Ave. announce the marriage of their daughter. Miss Naomi Ruth Harris, to Dr. Sidney Hugh Saffer.

The wedding took place last Sunday at the home of the bride's parents. Rabbi Harry Weiss performed the ceremony, Miss Gladys Dundes was maid of honor and Joseph Shaffer was best man. Mrs. Saffer 1. a graduate of Erasmus Hall High School and has been doing social service work at Beth -El and Kings County Hospitals.

Dr. Saffer is the son and Mrs. Louis Saffer of Brooklyn and Neponsit. Dr. received his B.

A. degree from Lehigh University and that of Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Geneva. Upon their return, Dr. and Mrs. Saffer will reside at 3924 Avenue J.

South Brooklyn Old- -Timer who wrote Sunday issue of Jan, 15. very familiar to me as he was a chum Wonder if he remembers me. I was 378 18th and spent many happy years in that neighborhood. I not only remember the first trip made by the train on the Culver Line, I was part of it; one of the first passengers. On that first day of operation rides, as many as you wished, were free.

In company with many other neighborhood children I made the round trip. His mention of the Gunther Railroad and the Bath Beach boys who commuted daily to Public School brings to mind two boys in particular who made that trip, Julius Wolff and Byron Stratton. Well do I recall the "Holy Miser," also known as Mr. Clements. And mention of Johnnie Occaboo, Looney Phil and Doggy McGovern arouses memories of them and their almost unbelievable exploits.

The start of the Holy Name R. services in the cowbarn owned Simon Donovan is as clear in my mind as the day participated the ceremonies. Father Reilly was pastor. As a casualty of a machine in the Ansonia clock factory, I well recall all the principal incidents connected with that famous landmark. I was employed there at the time of the fire and subsequently worked the reconstructed building.

In December, 1881, I lost a finger while operating a circular saw. Knew the Creighton family; Ned and Joe were policemen, Tom. stone cutter, and Bill, stone setter. There are two landmarks in South Brooklyn that I have never seen mentioned on the page -The Drake estate, occupying the block bounded by 17th and 18th Sts. and 9th and 10th Aves.

It was indeed a show place. And does any one recall the old Negro mammy, Aunt Saroby, a former slave, who lived in a tumble-down cabin on the 18th St. side of the property? This place was later known as Brighton Park. It was managed by Alderman Jim Boland, famous as "Scrim A Show Jim," because of his backing for that process of paving of sidewalks in the South Brooklyn area. Then there is the history connected with the stone masonry retaining wall in Green- Wood Cemetery around 28th St.

and 5th Ave. Before it was erected there was serious stoppage on the the the Culver Line due to a landslide from the elevation in the cemetery. Heavy rains had loosened the dirt and tons of avalanched to the track level. Who recalls the incident? In conclusion, I would like mention the Old-Timers' page a weekly event with me. I look forward to the delivery of your paper SO that I may join in spirit with the Timers and relive again events and happenings of a glorious period of Brooklyn's history.

MICHAEL McKEARNEY. Central Islip, L. I. Panhellenic Day Panhellenic Day With Mrs. William B.

Parker of 300 E. 18th St. as chairman, Brooklyn fraternity women are organizing to assist in arrangements for Panhellenic Day at the Fair Thursday under the sponsorship of the ternity Women's Committee for the New York World's Fair. National officers and leaders in the alumnae groups of the 23 national women's fraternities in the metropolitan area and the Eastern States will gather to celegrate Panhellenic Day and to honor the winner in the nationwide essay contest sponsored by Fraternity Women's Committee. The meeting will be held in the executive suite of the Pennsylvania Building.

Miss Josephine Schain, chairman of the national committee on the cause and cure of war, is genera' chairman of the day and will be speaker at the meeting, which wilt take place at 4:30 o'clock. Other speakers with Miss Schain are Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, pioneer Suffragist: Miss Eloise Davison, director of the New York HeraldTribune Home Institute; Mrs. William Pittman Earle only woman member of the New York City Council. all of whom are members of national women's fraternities, and Miss Jean Powell, winner of the essay contest.

Mrs. Thomas F. Casey of Brooklyn, member of the Delta Delta Delta from Adelphi College, who is assistant director of women's participation for the New York World's Fair, will greet the fraternity visitors on behalf of the Fair. Guests of honor will include Miss Helen Knox, Miss Elizabeth Corbett, Mrs. Thomas F.

Casey, Miss Helen Claire, Mrs. Courtlandt D. Barnes and Mrs. Grace Allen Bangs. A sponsoring committee of fraternity women who are prominent in the business.

professional and social life of New York, includes the following Brooklyn women: Mrs. Charles Sabbatino, Charles G. Bond and Mrs. Clinton Hoard. Assisting Mrs.

Parker in organizing Brooklyn fraternity women are Mrs. M. Kretschmann, Mrs. Henry Mrs. Philip M.

Kretschmann, Mrs. Henry L. Fisher, Mrs. Mary Loomis Stuart and Mrs. George Peterson.

Also on the Fraternity Women's Women's Committee are Miss Josephy Harkavy, Mrs. John Tennanjt, Miss Ruth McLaren, Miss Mildred Lockwood, Miss Edwin Poppe, Miss Florence Praeger and Mrs. A. Schultz. Contributions to the Old-Timers' page will not be publ.shed forth unless full names and addresses of the writer are attached thereto.

Names and address. will be withheld from publication upon request and initials or pseudonyms substituted. Letters should be kept a9 short as possible and the editor reserves the right to cut them down to meet requirements of space. 10 C. by in a name them all but space will not permit.

There are four Red Hookers whom I meet at a banquet at the Montauk Club every year. They are all fine fellows. Theye are James H. Ward, vice president of the Bethlehem Steel Company; Eugene F. Moran president of the Moran Towing Transportation Company, the largest concern of its kind in the United States; George Robinson, an official of the Robins Dry Dock Company and a luminary in the shipping world, and Lester Hunkele, thriving florist of Bay Ridge.

P. De Cantillon. George W. May Very Much Alive Editor, Old Timers: In last Sunday's letter by George B. Van Valkenburgh the name of George W.

May was listed among five others as no longer being of this world. That is wrong. Mr. May is very much alive at 74 and lives at 257 Monroe St. FRIEND.

Thomson- Cornell Miss Edna Henning Cornell, daughter of Thomas d'Orville Cornell of Brooklyn and the late Mrs. Mary Henning Cornell, was married on July 1 at the Little Church Around the Corner, Manhattan, to Alexander Dunlap Thomson, son of Mrs. Alexander Thomson of Yonkers, N. and the late Mr. Thomson.

The bride, who was given in marriage by Wilbur Caine, wore a dove pink net gown fashioned, on bouf. fant lines anu a veil of the same color. She carried a shower bouquet of white sweet peas and lilies of the valley, Mrs. Wilbur Caine served as matron of honor for the bride. She work an aquamarine frock and a small ostrich feather hat of the color.

She carried pink sweet pease and babies breath. John Charlton of Yonkers served as best "After a motor trip to Maine, the couple will live in Brooklyn. The bride is a descendant of Ezra Cornell, founder of Cornell University. Murdock -Kelly Miss Sally Kelly, daughter Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Dunn Kelly of 171 Beach 113th Belle Harbor, was married on July 1 to James Buchanan Murdock, son of Mrs. James Murdock: of 384 87th St. and the ceremony late Captain Murdock. The was performed at St. Francis De Sales Church, Belle Harbor, by the Rev.

Halston Ludder. A reception followed at the Hotel Commodore, Belle Harbor. Miss Madeline Kelly was maid of honor for her sister and the bridesmaid was Miss Jane Walsh, cousin of the bride. Donato Contalupo was best man and the ushers included Peter Yennello. Edward Kelly, brother of the bride, and Daniel Collins.

The bride wore a gown of embroidered white marquisette over white taffeta, juliet cap of orange blossoms and a tulle veil. The maid of honor wore tea rose net over net over small blue taffeta. wore Tarrebridesmaid hat. They both carried tea roses and blue delphinium. After a trip to California the couple will live in Bay Ridge.

The bride attended Maxwell Teachers College and Cornell University. She is a member of the Catholic Actors Guild. Mr. Murdock was educated at Kingston, N. Y.

Eminent men of the old 14th Ward: McCarren, Frank Drennen, Leo Valentine, Pop Lindsey, Harry Howard, Dale Fischetti, Henry Muller: I could go on and on as the old 14th Ward of Williamsburg was like the Rock of Gibraltar and the best of stock came from there. God bless each and every one of them. JOHN J. TAGGART, 985 Decatur St. A it to 13 the Union Ave.

(then 10th St.) having studied prior to their appointments by kerosene oll lamps what was then called the parlor (now the sitting room or lounge), Both these old Williamsburg girls are hale and hearty and can boast of teaching many a prominent Brooklyn citizen today his or her first 3 R's. In that same year and later we had what was known as pack ped- diers, men going from door to door with a pack on their backs selling anything from a needle to a sewing machine. Now we call such individuals salesmen. Old Williamsburgh, in my opinion, turned out more prominent politicians, judges, Senators, lawyers, doctors, Congressmen, nurses, school teachers, fire commissioners and police commissioners than any other section of Brooklyn..