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6 Old Timen Page BROOKLYN EAGLE, SUNDAY. JANUARY 28. 1910 Old Timer Page MifrnT ir limtll'M'T I II TrufT-ffl II '4 See Again Old Familiar Faces Ah! Happy Years! Once More Who Would Not Be a Boy! 1 be found James B. Bouck, the district leader; Tom Kerrigan, Mike Riley, Will Foley, Mike and Will Fitzpatrick, M. Harrington, Jim, Charles and William Collins, and many others whose names, no doubt, "Myrtle" could supply.

North of Myrtle Ave. was Weidlg's bakery, where one-day-old bread was sold for a cent less than fresh bread. In those days one could buy for 5 cents a larger loaf than that which Ed Riley, the file maker. His shop was on Schenck St. near Myrtle Ave.

On the corner of Kent and Kosciusko Place lived the Carrolls, three daughters and one son named James, who has since been with the Julius Kayser Company for many years. Just around the corner were the Dunns. The head of the family was in the employ of the Rockwell Leather Company, located at Flushing and Classon Aves. In this section were the McNiffs and Bob Hll-berg, the violinist. FIRST TENOR IN CHOIR North of DcKalb Ave, resided the Brother Firiells, and was our champion debater.

Near Kent, on Wllloughby lived the Farrells. Matthew, the head of the family, was engaged in the lumber business. Who among the Old Timers can forget the Haf-fenbys Edward and his sisters, Emily and Martha? Eddie, as he was familiarly known, was for many years sexton of St. Patrick's Church. Emily married Charles McGuinness of Bedford a dealer in mineral waters.

Martha became the wife of James Hanley, a teller in one of the New York banks. Two Kent Ave. doctors were Doctor Brady and Doctor Chase. Here lived the Davies, the Callahans, and at the corners of Kent and Myrtle I Editor, Old Timers: "Myrtle's" letter in your Dec. 24 issue has sent my memory traveling backward, recalling many old friends and familiar scenes of my boyhood davs Like "Myrtle," I was born in the 7th Ward of the old City of Brooklyn.

I recall the little place, the mud hole and Pier 1 In the "Wallabout," which derived its name from the wall built around (or about) the grounds of the Naval Hospital. I wonder why "Myrtle" did not mention sellers or Bill Dunn, who rented skiffs and row boats to us boys at the rate of 25 cents per hour; whence we would pull out to the East River and into the swell of the Puritan and other passing vessels, or to the Neptuna Boat Club, formed largely sells today for a dime. Jost north of Jackson's was Walz, the shoemaker, and the Lamb family, John, George, Dick and their sister, Katie. Then followed the Breens, Nash's grocery store, Jack Welsh and his sons, Jim and Ed, and their three sisters. Who recalls Doyle family.

Nicholas, the father, had a fine tenor voice and for a long 1 period was first tenor in the choir I from the St. Pat rick Young Men's Library Associa Mrs. Harden, a dainty little woman, with the biggest and best tion, which eventually was amal When You and I Were Young Back in the 'Good Old Timef-AU Times Are Good When Old Them Con Foil Identify gamated with the C. S. H.

under the name of the i "Young Men's Literary Union, "or to the Sewanhaka's, who also had a boathouse in the creek and a club hoop skirts in the city? I recall old Mr. Mo-hun, his high hat, Prince Al-bert coat and his blackthorn stick. Just below the Nowlens was the dummy" barber who would sound i i If lie Roberts, Maud Grossfeld, Sara Nova, Gussie Brill, Mary O'Neil, I of St. John's Chapel. I heard him, 'Aves.

was Mullens Lutcher store, 1 I in his prime, taking the flat in (Captain Eucke's liquor store (later I 1 house on Bedford Ave. i taken over by Henry Voss); Morti- an "ugh" (or something like that) Much of "Myrtle's" let ter Is writ-1 Rossini's "Cujus Animam" and hold Phoebe Black, Colvern, Susie Smith, Rebecca Bergman, Lulu Knowles, Ada Peden, Linda De Kozas. Marion Donaldson. Nettie Bell, May Maillard. Maggie Bell, Henrietta Brunges, Lottie Meagh-on, Mary Roach.

I.olie Mone, Liz- ubmittrd bi Ada Pedfn.lHU Madison St. A rlass from P. S. in, S. 2d and 10th (Keap) Sts.

Among the pupils are Carrie Potter, Mary Berg, Minnie Beers. Minnie Kol- look. Tina Smith. Jesie Simmon- i son, Julia Krigger, Lulu Walters, Mary Dimes. Aggie Quinn, Eva Mone, Clara Hughes, Lottie Palmer, Louisa Dietz, MagRie Stevenson.

Nettie Herbage, Mary Jenner, Sophie Faring ton, Ida Iatin, Agnes Hearing, Annie Guillan, ten around the residents and fea ing it without any apparent effort; mer Hanley 's tea store and McGor- and then give the victim's head a ley's dry goods store. The McGor- push this way or that to facilitate ley children were Sally, Mamie, his haircutting. Located here were he was also an active worker in i. John's Chapel Council of the C. B.

L. tires of Kent Ave. I'd like to recall the names of some whom that writer, in the lapse of time, may have mo Nearby lived the family of James: Katie, Cecilia and Joseph, who be-; the Bnens, Clarks, Posts, Cyphers Collins, the mason; Mrs. White and came head of the Paulist Order in and Mrs. Haupts candy store.

Who mentarily forgotten. recalls the famous 2-cent sandwiches Right at the head of Kent on her two boys, Charlie and Will. The New York. latter was a protege of the late; Who among the Old Timers did consisting of a split doughnut and Monsignor Taaffe and fulfilled the not know Mike Ward or his nephew, candy cocoanut? Over the candy Our Old Brooklvn'Buf Old Neighborhood Slill Like Wild West Holds Pleasant Memories Clara Covert, Mammie Mone, Sadie Pratt, llattie Muller, Jessie Hagen and Ellie Christian. The principal was Edward Ward.

He was sureeeded by a Mr. Gunnison. Sermon in French Tut Us to Sleep Rut WoM Awakon With Start! Pastor Was Pounding Fist! hlehest exDectations of his patron. M. Kelly, and sisters, who kept a Lafayette lived the Misses Riley, both of them teachers in the public schools.

On Kent Ave. near Lafayette lived the Bellews Will, Kd and an older brother. Nearby was the MacAuley family; Charley married Emma Riley, daughter of Near neighbors were the Higgenses candy store opposite St. Patrick's and the Shaws. Frank, the elder of Church on Kent Opposite St.

the boys, was a classmate of mine in 'Patrick's School was the Jackson old St. Patrick's, under the late 1 Club. Here almost any night, could store uvea tne wnitings; next door was Jake Wolfert's beer saloon. Right opposite stood Father Matthew's T. A.

B. building, containing a hall for social affairs, with a fully equipped stage, the scenery for which was painted by Jim Nowlen. It also contained the apparatus of a well equipped gymnasium. HEROES AND VILLAINS The upper story of the building contained meeting rooms and a well stocked library, with John Sullivan as librarian, and woe betide the member who failed to return a volume to its proper place. Retracing Steps Wc Had a Grand Time, All Of Boyhood Years Of Us, at P.

S. 12 Reunion imore. Their children were mostly babies when thev moved into the neighborhood, but like everything els they are now grown up and have 'children of their own. Yes. I remember Clara's mother and her lit tie girl and boy.

too. I have been away from the old neighborhood for year's but 11 still holds pleasant memories. St. Brendan's Church is an old landmark and 1 well recall dear Monsignor Timothy A. Hickey.

I Let us hear from more P. S. 99 Old Timers ONE OF THE GANG. Editor. Old Timers: Reading Mrs.

Clara Budde Haugh-er' letter brought back fond memories. 1 remember the burning of Kirchuber's Hotel Mrs. Klein's store with the oil lamps Old P. S. 99 and Mrs.

Rogers the principal Miss Witle being made principal of the old school after the new school was opened. The old school was in a private house and had several portable annexes. Miss Witle was a lovely person, so understanding. Neichbors The Clearys, Korwins. Brahes.

Sheas, Buckleys and lots Editor, Old Timers: For the benefit of those who were not present at the reunion of P. S. 12, may I report that it was a grand success. Over 200 were present and such a time they had renewing acquaintances with schoolmates they had not seen for years. While all had changed, it was surprising to see how quickly recognition was made.

At times the names were forgotten, but this omission was soon remedied. All persons attending were provided with an identification badge and their school names were used in all Days at St. Ambrose's Acadomy Roniain Groon in Memory Editor, Old Timers: I wno recans Mary farreii, who usually portrayed the heroine in the i plays by the dramatic club, or Mary Farley and Caroline Brady, the comediennes? Jim McDonald, as a rule, was cast as the hero and James Jilloran as the villain. The latter 1 and Tom McHugh played end men Having read the memoirs of "The cases. The blue ribbon with "Reunion P.

S. 12, Brooklyn. N. Saturday, Green A. and "Old 23d Jan- 20' 1940." in gold letters will serve as a souvenir to many for years Ward," I feei I can retrace steis to In addition, the printed program was arranged so that there Old Friends Best to Trust even further back than have been was plenty or room for autograpns Photos taken at parties of the Duodecimo Club, an organization Editor, Old Timers: Hardly a word appears on die page about, the neighborhood bounded by Flushing Nostrand Broadway and Myrtle Ave.

I lived on Ellery St. near Summer Ave. from 1904 to 1907. Attended Si. Louis' Church where good old Father Jollon was pastor and his assistant was Father Tobias Far-renkopf.

now pastor of St. Catherine's Church at Lindenhurst. I helped turn start a dramatic society shortly before I moved to Glendale Have often wondered how many of the orginal members still live in the old neighborhood. At Schumck's bakery on Ellery St. rear Throop Ave.

one got a big chunk of hot tasty onion cake for a thin dime. Dunlop's hat factory on Nostrand and Park Aves. employed many men and women of that section. Wissel Brothers, scavengers, had tank trucks that covered most of the Island where cesspools took the place of sewers. Going back to reminiscing about St.

Louis' Church, on a certain Sunday of each month Father Jollon Down We'd Whizz Snow Covered Hill Editor, Old Timers: I enjoy reading your page very much. It brings back memories of the good old times I had in the old mentioned. I recall Father Sheehy. pastor of St. Ambrose's Church; the garden parties that were held on the site now occupied by the present formed by the Class of June, 1897, which had been found in the scrap book of John Baecker, and which he had enlarged copies made for the reunion, were on display.

A "Prophesy," by Louis Hanlon of the same at the minstrel shows. Other members of the club were George Collins, Thomas Maher, Joe Howley, Joe McAvoy, Bill Geary (whose sweet nr In Axnocf tlW) nl.A i TWo nlrA flint. And They Wore My Happy Days tenor voice fitted into many of the i plays), Mary Nowlen, Alice Nolan, Alice Murphy and Maria Monahan. cnurcn; tne balls held in Sch wa ben n.c Hall and the picnics at Ulmer parK. I pictures, autograph albums, school books in a wide variety.

I attended St. Ambrose's Academy iWE IIAD WITH VS from the 1-A to the graduating class The speaker of the evening was Frederick Schoedel. who recounted of 1899. I recall when we were some of his experiences while he was princip-il of the school. He Is now taking the regents examinations, principal of P.

S. 67, as No. 12 was changed to a primary school in 1923. Cowboys Honied lli Mustangs in Rear Of L.I.R.R. Station Editor, Old Timers: I certainly enjoyed the letter written by W.

S. Mackenzie inwhich he recalled old times along Flat-bush Ave. and parts of Fulton St. I was born at Ashland and Hanson Place, site of the Wiliiamsburgh Savings Bank. Many a feed bill I paid for ray dad and in return was Riven billboard passes for the Star Theater.

The Long Island R. R. station in those days was at the corner of Flatbush and Atlantic entrance to all trains being at street level. What a hangout the old station was with its old-fashioned coal stove to keep us warm. Who remembers the old fruit and peanut stand next to which was Donnelly's ehophousc? In the rear was a big; lot where ild horses were sold.

Regular cowboys handled the mustangs. The lot was also used by the different circuses that came to town. YES, WILLIE KING Other recollections Willie King, original newsboy at the Long island R. R. and subw stations Stone's drug store Melvin's Howes poeery Lang's Harrison's Rafferty's on the square Reilly's The hills on Carlton Ave.

Kuck's ice cream parlor Cameron's Harry Dressier, clothier Watching convicts chained to one another build a park opposite Prospect Park The old cafe on the square where Kmgie is now Watching parades along Eastern Parkway which had hardly any houses 011 it. What has become of ihe bovs of the Peronic A. C. and the one' who frequented cigar store? Let's hope some will reply and go me one better. CHARLES BRYANT.

Rosedale, L. I. seeing Father Growley, Father Federal Judge Matthew T. Abruzzo told some stories of his class of 1903 which consisted of 28 girls and 6 boys. Miss Sarah Coggin.

who was a Leonard and Father McMurray sit It was at the piano in the T. A. B. hall that Wessy Jones became a proficient accompanist. Jim Nolan was the violinist at all the social affairs.

Well, we've gotten down to the lane, about seven or eight feet wide, running from Classon to Franklin Ave. and which eventually was widened ting on the porch of the rectory teacher for 51 years, "until I was put out," recalled some of the things that happened in the good old days. "Tommy" Clements was toast- enjoying the cool air while our class by the street department, making was laboring so hard with the ques- master. tions. I Among the other graduates attending were; Harry W.

Laidler, mem- How about the' school entertain-ber of the City Counci': Dr- Charles A. Tonsor. principal of Grover Cleve-ment held in the Columbia Thea lland Hign Scll01: Dr- Williajn Patterson, president of Berkeley Institute; ter, Grand Opera House, Amphion Dr. George P. Doyle surgeon of New York Police Department, and Deputy Theater unit McPariHin Hull Police Inspector Edward H.

Walsh. Folks came from all parts of the would preach in French. Most of 'the congregation, including myself, would fall asleep. Father Jollon 1 would awaken us with a start by suddenly bringing his fist down hard I Park Ave. a continuous thorough-' fare.

Here stood Snyder's blacksmith shop and Brown's farm on which grew a fine walnut tree. Many ia spanking was administered to the 1 boys of the neighborhood for stealing Mrs. Brown's walnuts. On? look at the brown stains on our hands 9th Ward. Often wonder how many of the boys and girls are around who used to go sleigh riding with me in the Winter.

There used to be high hills at Park and Underhill and down the snow-covered slopes we'd whizz, with nary a thought of being run over. Were no automobiles then. If I remember correctly, a man by the name Colyer owned the grounds. A few of the girls were Minnie Lesser. Katie Chadburn, Clara Reilly, Mable Cornel! and Dollie Mahle.

While in the country not so long ago I saw a number of goats being fed cabbage leaves and this reminded me of a time when I saw goats in front of Harrison's vegetable counter doing the very thing i eating cabbage leaves that had fallen off cabbage heads. I was a child at the time shopping with my mother. MRS. M. W.

W. Tell Us of Your lloyhood Days Editor, Old Timers: Come along, boys and girls, and told our parents that we were the culprits. I received my diploma? Metropolitan area and Long Island. Mrs. May Ferguson made the trip a a X.

'from Chatham, N. Y. ht VI Timers A permanent organization was formed, with William H. McMullen night held last Spring, as far as IlBS president; Mrs. Mabel E.

Temlett. vice president; Mrs. Minnie Schutt could learn there were no pupils Timberman and Fred Wrede Plans will be made of the academy present, but every lor an annual meeting. mention seemed to have been made Those assisting were: John Baecker, William J. Bolton William L.

regarding the present school pupils. I Eginton, Charles L. Jones, Merritt Richmond, William Schwettmann, Ihe large frame building used as; Daniel Weaver, George Glading, Nelson Wasserman, Silas Tiniberman our school was situated on the others. race where the playground The thanks of the reunion committee are extended to all who assisted stands. When ground was broken in ally way to make the reunion such a grand and glorious event, and lor the new church, the school was we cannot fully express our appreciation to the Brooklyn Eagle, for it iiu.twc.iai, siur ui ue- was tne OKI 'rimers Dane that made the mm nn noss ANOTHER FAMOUS PI MP When the lane was converted into a paved street, the Dejrenhardts built a substantial brick house on the corner and opened a butcher shop.

Beside the door, on Kent. was a wooden pump, more famous than the one mentioned by "Myrtle" for the reason that it furnished the purest and coldest water in the city. That, at least, is what the residents thought. Here on the west side of Kent Ave, THOMAS E. CLEMENTS.

Chairman Reunion Committee. Kalb Ave next to the coiner, My folks moved in the parish in 1887. I left it after being married on the pulpit. What memories! i ADELBERT STAEHLER. Still Rounding Up Old P.

S. lOGrads Editor, Old Timers: Greetings, old schoolmates of Public School 10! I have already contacted 350 per-' sons for membership in our permanent organization of former Public School 10 pupils. Hope to pass the 500-mark by November, when our second reunion will be held. One need not be a graduate to join. It would facilitate matters if the ladies make known their maiden names in addition to their married ones and present addresses.

I receive many inquiries from former schoolmates seeking classmates of the years long past and gone. But I how can one comply with such requests unless complete information It Thrilled Our Hearts Editor, Old Timers: For some time a great number of former No. 12 school pupils eagerly awaited the arrival of Saturday, Jan. 20. Then it came and the re Editor, Old Timers' In reply to Albert Courtney I wish to say Mrs.

Hunt was not a janitor of P. S. 20 on 10: St. She was the principal of 10th St. School.

Among the teachers there were Mrs. Cavanaugh. Miss King. Miss Hobby and Miss Powers. I was graduated from that school and then went to P.

S. 23 on Conselyea and Humboldt Sts. Used to live at 8 Skill-man over Leitner's Bakery. Over on the other side was Dwyer's grocery and butcher shop. Next door was Gray's paint store.

How about Al Taylor. Tommy Corcoran. Viola Corcoran. the Meyers. Formans and Brenners? You mentioned the Lowerys.

My father's sister was married to Tom Lowery. You also mentioned the Leonards. My mother's maiden name was Leonard. Her folks lived over Dwyer's grocery store. NEIGHBORHOOD STORKS Recall Jake Schelier's butcher store on Skillman Ave.

and Lorimer Mederick's candy store was across the street. Buckbee's candy and cake store was on Lorimer St. Remember Mike Bohlieber's cigar store or Jules, Mickey and Danny? You referred to an old school at Ewen and Conselyea St.s. To my knowledge there never was a school on that lot until P. S.

132 was erected. The circuses used to piech heir tents in that lot. Most "of them carried a man with them who would pull anybody's teeth for nothing. Andy Dwyer's saloon, later John McMaiion's, was on N. 8th St.

and Union Ave. It was the meeting place of the old Cabinet baseball club. Some of the members were John Gaffney, Joe Peterman, Shorty Mason. Terns. Dave Hunter, Eddie Leonard and Tommy Corcoran.

Buck Owens was mascot. I KNUW THEM AI Snyder's soda water works was on Jackson near Union Ave. Recall Jacksonia Hall? On Conselyea St. were the Shev-iins, Lohrmans, Bohliebers, Hoyts. Latz family, Tooles, Maximber's store, Morriseys, Dietz, Bates, Ches-ters, Caseys.

Rhemharts, Meidricks. Hannas, Combes. Fishers and Cur-rens. Remember Dr. Feeley or Tom O'Rourke? Recollections Leonard Wheelmen Italian feast parades up N.

8'h St. Rag shop adjacent to the Wilatist fc Saunders, cabinet works. butcher shop on Union Ave. and Conselyea St. familv.

Lambert family. JOSEPH McQUAIL. 690 Grand St. Clements for the capability with which the program was conducted. You did wonderfully well, "Tommy." and though the reunion Is past and gone, it will not be forgotten.

Very much credit Is due the Old Timers page and also to the kind persons who assisted us in contacting old friends and classmates by stood Schwille's bakery. Maxwell's shoe store and Brian Brady's grocery. The Bradys had five children, Julia, James, John and Mamie, who died in early childhood. Rose taught in.the public and parochial schools. Julia was secretary for one I of the city boards.

James and John I ioined the notice force onH wer union was held. Oh! How it! submitting names, addresses, etc. It thrilled our hearts to meet again old friends of bygone days. The affair was a big success. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the festivities and recalling the past.

The writer wants to commend Mr. by Father McGronen, assisted by Fathers McGinnis, Dougherty and Brady, in 1909. I recall very vividly the destruction of SI. George's Church by fire. the election returns on Bedford Ave.

at The Eagle branch Going to SiegrLst's candv store for a hot chocolate Strolling along Bedford Ave. on Sunday afternoons to the Bedford Rest. Tompkins Park will always bring back plea.sant memories. How about, hearing from the Schrieners, Sellers. Kennedys, Careys, Figuerra.s, Currans, Alwangs, Wolls, Mocklers, Judges, Meyers, Zimmers, Cooneys, Heinzes, Wises Stevensons.

Turners. DowdelLs, Taaffes, MeCormicks. Thompsons, Kellys, Hud-ons. Cahills, Gannons, Kingsley's, Wisely. Havisides, Barry.

Doolings. Gallaghers. Hacketts, Brohels. Askins and some other Old Timers? MRS. M.

J. HAYDEN. nee Mav Davison, 67-49 Kcsscl Forest Hills, N. Y. has been a wonderful experience.

Good luck, kind friends, till we meet again. AN OLD FRIEND. is 011 hand, specifically maiden name, married name and present address? Kindly state school years or. if a graduate, graduation year, Reunion Sue-iinn Editor, Old Timers: I am one of the Old Timers who attended the P. S.

12 reunion, and like the rest had an enjoyable time. One of the pleasant surprises of the evening (and there were manyi was the discovery that one of our classmates, namely, Mabel MOaan. had composed a song for the occasion. I thought it will be nice if you published it so that all Old Timers of No. 12 who unfort.ur.a'eiv could not Attend might have a of the event.

Please mv thanks. GRATKFUL. P. S. 12 BROOKLYN, N.

Y. 1 O.l Cnn arr r. Gone ar we xnN nnne tnp wnp of nrn PT.r;: 'no Bui time nr b.ot o.c the pt ar.d you. later advanced to the detective force. James married Blanche Tevlin and John took the hand of Kittle Cahill, daughter of Robert Cahill, whose dry goods store was located at Nostrand and DeKalb Aves.

Pursuing our way down Kent Ave. we find Adam Walker and his wife. In Days of 'Giants' Maybe This '11 Lead To a Reunion," Too Editor, Old Timers: I like to read the Old Timers page for it brings back pleasant memories recall fond recollections. Tell of I your schooldays at P. S.

,17 and of i the folks who lived in the 13th. 14th and Wards. Hw about Dr. Harry Oirotix. Dr.

Homer V. Duggan, Cora Mor.trose, May Foster, Carrie Foster. Walter Virginia and Nellie Suck and Billy Moller? 'Tis a pleasure hid' 'ri to meet the boys and girls Of Oi.r outli. Where are the pupils and teachers? IWa 'hear from them. Who recalls Fitzpatrick, Bingham, Wilson.

Poor. Leflrich? Po; Martin? I knew him well, as did other rascals. FRANK MK1 1 LING. Pacific St. 011 To f.Vi'or, Old Timers: The letter of Charles W.

T.vnch concerning; Holy Name parish and tite 'Hill" brought back fond memories. I was raised on 18th Si, and 9ih Ave. Can go back a few years mv.se! f. Who remembers the McGata'nans and Lorenzen on 19th St. Kd Malley's saloon on 18th St.

and where we used to roll the U'er barrels down 18th St. Falions The boys who used to sell candy and peanuts for Tony The gang fights at Pat Devers' s-tables Pierson's old sand bank? II Buck White sees this I hope he geis in touch with me. GUY NAMED JAKE. Rase. They had three daughters, Eliza, Mary and Jennie.

Across the was Longs boarding housa and Lyon's barn yard, Covne's ex of old-time friends of No. 14 school and of N. Elliott Place. Would enjoy hearing from Nellie Christenson, Louis and Esther Martin, Frank Murphy, Mamie Stevens, Lillie Duffy, Mary O'Connor, Mary Taylor, Margaret and Ralph Cook, Choru too. I At our first reunion held Nov.

18. 1939, many schoolmates met for the first time in 60 years; so why not i join us if you attended old No. 10 i ihe school that did so much for us. made us representative citizens of which our city and State can be well proud. Let us meet you, greet you, all on the same plane schulomates all.

iTelephone SHore Road 8-9fiH8.) WILLIAM GOLLHOFER. 332 79th St. Ono of Us Editor, Old Timers: Who remembers Ed Bowen who worked for McLoughlin Bros, at Division and Kent Old friends might be Interested to know that Ed is 85 and reads the Old Timers page every Sunday. 1 EDDIE BROWN. 1809 Avenue X.

Editor, Old Timers: Several weeks ago one of your correspondents, in his recollections of well-known men and events connected with old Grecnpoint, mentioned, among others, Jake Kilrain, a one-time fellow resident, and his famous battle with John L. Sullivan. For the sake of the record, let it be proudly remembered by old Greenpointers interested in this never-to-be-forgotten event, that, to the undying renown of Jake Kilrain, it was only after 75 rounds of glove-less battling (not 50, as stated by your earlier correspondent) that the "Boy from Boston" was able to win the decision. J. G.

B. jn.aue ana J3cna oiaimiu, waiter 1 r.e cays ves pryrar ttnv brine bar to Cone arf 'h days to no Cone are days rrp on beau. Cone are the dars b-pk- we to dPlvp, Een though ar.d gone we itiil boru Tv love them, wp hpm, days of wit: tney hp, dPar Williams Drum Corps Reunion on April 6 Editor, Old Timers: The Old Timers, ladies and friends of the F. F. Williams Drum, Fife and Bugle Corps, organized in 1888, will hold a reunion on Saturday, April 6.

All Interested parties are requested to communicate with Henry C. Bauer, president, 117-32 169th Jamaica, L. I. press1 and Matin's (mineral waters'), The Lees had a son, Alec, who was so tall he could stand on the floor of Tracey's stable and reach halfway across the tops of the coaches to clean them. Alec joined the police and was known at that time as "the tallest cop on the force." OLD FAMILIAR FACES Next to the Walkers were the Mc-Neelys with their three sons.

William, the oldest, was connected with the Buchenberger coal concern at Kent and Flushing Aves. Here also lived John Conneli with his wife and family Mary, Kittie, Theresa, Joe, Frank and John. Then the McKee-vers, Jamesons, the Maher family-Rose, Katie, Mamie, Maggie. John and James. I wonder if "Myrtle" recalls McCann's grocery.

Wacken-huth's hat shop or Alec MrKnight, the builder, who erected the first four-story double flat In that neigh uranam, Al smitn, mancne ooy, Anderson girls. Bert Steward, Mamie Richardson, Mary Williams, Alice Kelly, Nellie Washburn, Ethel Kemp, Maggie Dixon, Bill Swift, Lois Gallagher, Anna Fallon, Emma De Silver, Nettie Fox, Mamie Rean, Frank Asia, Anna Hollar and Nathan Morgan. Hope to hear from you all. Mrs. NORMA FRENCH nee Pope) 142 McKee Floral Park, N.

Y. Greenpoint's Old Ladies' Fair Was THE Social Event of the Year borhood; or Richard Egan, a ship carpenter in the Naval Hospital and who was one of the crew that effected the escape of John Boyle O'Reilly from an English penal colony. His son, Tom, Is a member of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Sincerely yours, LAMBERT Editor, Old Timers: My earliest recollections of Grecnpoint go hack to the time mv family lived at 149 Calyer St. At that time there was a house on the corner of Lorimer and Calyer with grounds around it.

On snowy Sunday mornings land we had real snowstorms theni father would have imy brothers shovel a path ail the way around to the Presbywnan Church, a.s a great many families of the Noble St, Church lived near us. About that time father was fortunate enough to secure Dr. Robert Collyer ia noted Unitarian minister) to lecture at the Presbyterian church. But the church was too orthodox to permit him to speak under its roof, so the lecture was held at our home, and the house was crowded. On the other side of the street from us there was a row of brick houses known as Dan Moore's fiats.

Mr. Moore built a riw of houses on Dobbin St between Calyer St. and Meserole Ave and tin-block was renamed Clifford Place, after Mr. Moore's son. Later wc moved to 1-8 Noble St, Who remembers Mrs.

David Williams' school a 108 Oak I want to pay tribute to her outstanding character and abiiity. There was Bctchlofl's bakery on the corner of Oak and Franklin where very large spice cakes were sold three for five crnts. Not often did one of us have five cents, so we pooled our resources and at recess time bought and ate three spice rake.s. HOMf. f'OR THE AGED The Greenpomt Home for the Aged was organized by the Ladies Benevolent Society of Greenpoint.

which gave relief to the poor of the town. Each case wa.s investigated by one of the members of the society, who would send an order ot provisions from the nearest store. Most of stores were in the neighborhood ol Dupont St Mother was treasurer of the Society and frequently I was sent to pay the bilK Each uvkecper very generously cue me frui: carry home. By the time I had made the rounds and leached Noble was exhausted with the load I carried my first unconscious experience with "graft." The Benevolent Society had been caring for old people, so a house on Dupont St. was rented for the home.

I believe the Ladies' Benevolent Society discontinued relief when the Home for the Aged became an established fact and the new building was erected at Oak and Guernsey Sts. THE ANNUAL FAIR Each year the Greenpoint Home for the Aged held a fair in the armory on Calyer St. The fair continued for a week and a turkey dinner as served each night. Each Protestant Church was represented by a table at the fair. A group of u.s Helen Gerard, Nellie Ogilvle, Julia Doughty, Floy Logan.

May Mescrole and a few ol hers had a table. We worked all year mak-iia' articles for our table. I feel sure that this table was well patronized so as to encourage our efforts. Some of the names that come to my mind in connection with the home fair are: Mrs. Bunker, Mrs.

Ftnkcl, Mrs. Church, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Corwith, Mrs. Logan, Mrs.

Kirkwood, Mrs. Mrs. Dougherty, Mrs. Whittemore, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs.

Meyer, Mrs. Holbrow, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Manson and many others. While these fairs entailed a great deal of hard work, the ladles seemed to enjoy them.

In fact, the Old Ladies' Home Fair was one of the social events of the season. In the early days of the Y. M. C. A.

the association gave a course of lectures during the Winter. These lectures were held at Smithsonian Hall, on the corner of Manhattan and Greenpoint Aves. I remember Father O'Hare's 25th anniversary, which was celebrated with a big torchlight parade through the streets of Greenpoint Father O'Hare ridir.fi in an open carriage at the head of the parade. The Y. M.

C. A. and many of the Protestants did honor to the occasion by illuminating their houses as the parade passed. In the early days Dr, Frank T. Van Woert moved his dental office from his home on Noble St.

to the Green Point Savings Bank building at the corner of Manhattan Ave. and Noble St. The names of some others of the neighborhood which have not been mentioned, and now come to my mind, are Supreme Court Justice John MacCrate and Judge Kelby, Harold G. Campbell, superintendent of schools; John Fraser. president of the Roosevelt Savings Bank, and Howell Manson, president of the Dollar Savings Bank.

Dr, Maude Miller, daughter of the Rev. C. E. Miller, had her office on Milton St. and, I believe, was one of the first women physicians in Greenpoint.

Greenpoint has produced a goodly share of famous sons and daughters and may well boast about some of her pioneers. CATHARINE P. BRIGGS. 33 Hampton Plac. Letters to the Old Timers Editor must bear the signatures and addresses of the writers.

Initials or pen names will be used on request. Letters should be kept as short as possible, but uill be edited to meet requirements ol space,.

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