Surrounding Newark are many important cities and towns which reflect the social, commercial, and industrial influences of that city as well as those of New York. Among these are =Belleville=, =Nutley=, =Montclair=, =Glen Ridge=, =Bloomfield=, =Orange=, =East Orange=, =West Orange=, =South Orange=, =Irvington=, and =Summit=. These are all largely residential towns whose location and abundance of eligible sites for homes are attractive. They are all exceptionally active in providing educational facilities. They are all closely connected with Newark and the city of New York by many railroad and trolley lines. In most of them land is in such demand for residential purposes, that it cannot be used profitably for manufacturing purposes, so that this industry is naturally discouraged. In some of them, however, especially those nearest to Newark, large industrial establishments have grown up. =Belleville=, just north of Newark, has long been noted for its industrial activity and is rapidly growing in importance in this respect. Nutley, farther to the north, is well known as a town of beautiful homes. =Montclair=, located on the slope of the Orange Mountains, is noted for its beautiful scenery, its commanding view of many square miles of surrounding country with many populous cities, and its multitude of beautiful homes, and is the home of one of the state normal schools. =Glen Ridge= and =Bloomfield=, similarly situated, are also characterized by their fine dwellings. Bloomfield contains many extensive manufacturing establishments. Among the products are electrical lamps and appliances, woolen and worsted goods, colored labels, cream separators, chemicals, rubber goods, and iron and steel products. Besides being an attractive center for residences. =Orange= is a very productive industrial center. Its principal industry is the manufacture of hats. =East Orange= has long been famous because of its superior attractiveness for dwelling purposes and is filled with beautiful homes. While the high cost of land does not invite manufactures, several large industries are located here. Electrical motors and generators, surgical appliances, electrical appliances, machinery, lamps, and hats are manufactured in large quantities. =West Orange= is noted for the manufacture of phonographs, phonograph records, moving picture instruments and films, and storage batteries. Hats are also extensively manufactured. =South Orange= and =Summit= are most attractive residential places, and are developing rapidly along this line rather than in the line of manufactures. Summit has an important silk industry. =Irvington=, while long known as a town devoted to residences, is feeling the industrial impulse of Newark, of which it is a suburb, and is rapidly becoming a manufacturing center of great importance. Its industries are varied and include the production of castings, graphite products, tools, cutlery, and gold, silver, and platinum products. Across the Passaic River from Newark