New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-23

IN tho basement are the bowling alleys. six In
number. and on tie east side OF TIE puHnlIlS
these alleys are OF regulation Sizes maze OF ~
best material and in the most approved sly e.
They are "a real Joy TO the members ara are ID,
orally patronzeG Tie alleys, Ike the hlH."I'-
room are more than sclf-sust1lnlng. ~ was Oh
alley No . where the record game OF fifteen CON
sccutive strikes was Toadc hy one oil the m'h' - ,
about a month ago There IS an oleh space 10 'H'
left which the members use a. bl,N'c e'Apr, -.
In front OF the basement IS q HI-' P.''l"' -
overlooking the alleys and ranges, "Mch II uS''I
by spectators. Tie extension on inc ho.'iW
corner contains the boiler and hcatlig "ppaI us.
TIE building is heated by steam lie piVn VIZ
throughout the entire building was executor -l.'
greet care and is about as pcrIcr' rs ln9'''. !.
plumbing art conld make IT, LVeIy'"lhs IL 10
neat and clean a brand-nc" PIN.
HISTORY or THE CLUB.
4 history Of the Jersey City Club would not he
complete without some mention OF ho"i 'oc''
Van Wrinkle. Bergen Square and Pauus Hook. In
1873 d r. Van Wrinkle and J. VI. Happen con
ceived an idea that Paulus Hook needed something
IN avoid starvation which seemed 10 surround the
old pump in Bergen Square. The young men Of
the Heights needed something 10 SUI 1Nen up
After consulting with w D. I"'
the triumviratc resolved TO make "
call upon the Young men OF the vicinity 10 see
what was to be done
meeting was held in the Office Of Emmons
e. Co.. and the foundation laid for the PhFh,
oroanjzation The following officers were clcc'eh .
w i TAFT president: j. NJ Happen: NI.'-PI''l-
don+. = Y Wilson treasurer and J.. T. Emmons,
secretary Another meeting was held. ana as inc
membership had reached 90 success 70 III" new
venture seemed assured. temporary q""I''i9
were fitted mp at No. 123 GHnd-si
Fairly in 1879 the club seemed 50 prosperous
that a call was made in March for special meet
ing for the consideration OF The Question VI
were held on May 0. SO. AT West sac III I
Park and consisted Of five club contests ana I"l'
omen races The financial success was cncourAg
ing. and everybody was well satisfied. ne cIup
then Joined the National Association OIL Amateur
Athletes. .,,. -
| structOr and he was instrumental in having thc
! Greek cross adopted as the clubs emblem
ladies class was formed in that year re iuG ScN
using the gymnasium on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Professor Smyth took charge Of the athletic CLASS
at the end Of the year
| At the annual election the officers elected u"
| govern the club for tho year l4t1-'sO. were AN
! follows: w J. TAFT. president: f. \. Gchhard.
vice president: f. +. Emmons, financial secretary :;
J. w, Heck, recording and corresponding sccIG-
! tarv: f. K Grant. treasurer: j. {. ApplchY. u.
! UaTtshornc. J. y. Ilolton and George l. Rogers
executive committee. From that time 70 the
present the club has steadily grown III popularity
A CLERGYMAN's opinion.
Sneaking Of the jersey City Athletic Club the
Pcv f +. Stoddard once said
This club is not literary or political OF art'uc' OF
~ n,,crwbe,mirqly athletic. Men. and quite youn9
49, ,oo, ,horc IL NAV be- said, % smoke and play and
,, and what necessity Is there for hisl Might tn y
mo, he better at home or making socla ol'f Lev u-
, do,, that this sort Of thing Is not the highest
oo,.,ton q, man and tnat the club, whose b''NtH"
hud,py ia the pride u the Heights eHl-| ch'y I"i
,too SIN we defend IL. Granting that young
~ 80 q right 70 a contain amount d recreation ana
yin when arrived at mans estate seek INV
a. they must by night Is there Dctter p'"c' =" WI"
=, ,noS 4, than a handsome building, where fuc7 ana
do,r s,o enforced often IN the presence OF iaui'7
| 0h ,ase mart Of their social gatherings IN pa''
uha,o co,ve,..ton must decent and manners must ID
co,rteous and where the expense Is very Sinai ''
for entrance for dues, OF for games ,,,
| There can be smoking, but 40 ln~Ncaths u'i""N
There ia catd.playing but gambling me O'''"
meetings give the members some insight into parliamentary
usages and accustom them speaking III Pubic in'''
is alss q reading room and library, ana inc By""'9'
for those who wish IT, NOW. IL Is true That SOM S""'
men may De enticcd into such club VINO "o"'u "'''''
wise have spent their time In literary pursuits ~ "o
But ~ they are II is to nothing harmful uia1 .h'y ~
on the other hand such a club VIII draw I" O''i FV'
many more who would not have stayed at home ana "ho
but for such a pleasant refuge, wOud nave So"S"' -"
| wholesome places and questionable company. 49,,
IL may draw few from higher me- ID nus '''"J
more from harmful lie Az for the club. in all my
experience have found that had few objections
| and No many cxcelcncies This club has mehbeIshlI
OF the best young Of the city IL has shown IN TINS
It's building enterprise the zeal and energy OF veteran
It from the beginning been on The HR
side In every question Of morals and dccorum Its am
| has been always Improvement In tine and character
It's rules are admirable and It's history clean II iee
then that clubs In general the verdict SHOULD Dc
favorable regard my membership In the jersey CIty
' Athletic Club III honor.