The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-05-23
THE O'NEILS ENTERTAIN.
A BRTLLIAST G4THERIYG, NTH
MUSIC AND SPEECHES.
Lots of Notablcs Were There, Including
Mayor Cleveland, Who Made an Ad-
dress-The Clubs Beautiful Banner
Waved Over the Banquet Table.

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Mayor Cleveland, Who Made an Ad-
dress-The Clubs Beautiful Banner
Waved Over the Banquet Table.
The Patrick H. O'Neil Association en-
tertained host OF friends last evening
in a manner which left nothing to be de-
sired by those who were fortunate enough
to be present The occasion was the
formal opening of the associations hand
some new rooms at No. 40 Newark ave-
nue.. os
The beautiful silk banner of the organ
ization was displayed at the head of the
room, and under its ample folds sat the
president of the club, with Mayor Cleye-
land at his right hand and Mr.. O'Niel n
his left
After Holden's orchastra had played
selection the president spoke of the or
ganization of the club. He showed how
various political organizations which
which were formed during the campaign
had ceased to exist after election day, but
the Patrick H. O'Neil Association still
lived. Fifteen members met and effected
a permanent organization November Is.
Since that time the association had gone
on increasing in prosperity until at the
present time it is in fiourishing con-
dillon and has q membership of over one
hundred members.
He then extended most cordial well
come to all present and bespoke for them
pleasant evenings entertainment.
The orchestra played another selection
and Mayor Cleveland was introduced.
The Mayor was received with cheers, and and
when quiet was restored he complimented
Mr.. O'Neil in a way that covered that
modest stateman's face with bushes.
He designated him as good and faith
full public officer and said that the reason
offices were forced upon him was that Mr..
O'Neil never tells political lie.
Whenever he promises to do thing
he keeps the promise and does it. He is a
square toed democrat and a jolly good
| fellow.n
| The Mayor then proceeded to eulogize
democratic truth, which he declared was
| mighty and must prevail. He predicted
| glorious success for the democracy in
which the O'Neil Association would have
as a political organization in bringing
about this result.
| An entertaining programme of music
and recitations followed. Mr.. Albert
| Walker sang some sentimental songs
| and the Murphy brothers followed with
| vocal selections which were of less seri-
Gus nature. Mr. Charles Smith, who has
a pleasant tenor voice, sang Come Into
| the Garden, Maud, " and 'Tell Her Love
| Her So, in an acceptable manner. Then
| the inimitable Mr.. Patterson told to mu-
| sic all about the row at Branigan's s saloon,
and little Kate McCanty's birthday party
| so that laughter convulsed those present
| He also related the main features of the
| great ball match, in which McGee's nine
| defeated the Nets.
| Several other excellent amateurs sang
| and recited admirably. During the even
| ing collation., prepared by Morrow &
| Day, was served to the guests by members
| of the association and ample opportunity
| was afforded for viewing the handsome
| appointments of the rooms, and the many
| works of art which adorn the walls.
| Among those present were Sheriff Davis,
| Overseer of the Poor John E. Hewitt, ex-
| Alderman Archibald White, Assistant
| Prosecutor Joseph NJ. Noonan, Police
| Surgeon Nevin, Freeholder Kilroy, AS
sistant Postmaster Miahael j..
! O'Donnell, ex-Coroner John c. Hughes,
Freeholder McDonough, Thomas N
Burke, Assemblyman James f. Norton,
Benjamin r. Manning, Police Commits
| sioner John Feeney. Mr.. Charles Jordan,
! Mr.. Michael Mullone, Commissioner of
| Public Works Charles j. Somers, Mr..
Benjamin Garrison, Mr.. Robert Nc
| Inerney, Mr.. Dennis Gallagher, Mr..
| Frederick Budden, Mr.. Thomas NJ. Quirk,
| Mr. Edward Manning, Mr.. Enoch J..
| Smith. Mr.. John j. Corbett, Mr.. Richard
Bell, Mr.. p. H. DAILY and Mr.. Edward
HaineS.