The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-08-10

1Fanhoe's rooms on Thursday evening.
Who win win the pitcher is the lead
ing question of the day.
The worthy chaplain of Ivanhoe Sec
ton, the Rev. David Mitchell, paid visit
to his section on Thursday evening aud
delivered an eloquent address
The Excursion Committee are hustling
these warm days. All members having
moneys to turn over to them Will give IL
to either Brother Higgins, of Fisk, or
Brother Allen. Of 1yanhoe, as soon as
possible.
Brother William Dingwall, Of Hudson
Section, took an active part IN the pro =
ceedings Of the meeting on Friday even
ing. He is destined to be prominent
member of Hudson.
One OF the surprises at the meeting of
the Excursion Committee on Tuesday
evening was the attendance of Brother
Schult. ED" doesn't get around very
often.
After Eureka's meeting on Wednesda y
evening In Fisk Hall, Brother Waiter
Tease, Charles Cathcart, s. G. Daming.
b. Tease, S. Pumyea and William Fletch-
er gathered round the organ. and while
brother w Tease manipulated the keys,
they filed the air with their melodies.
The Whistling Coon" and other har-
rowing songs were sung until the qeni-
Zens of Lafayette rose en- masse and oD-
jected to their quiet being disturbed by
such blood curdling performances. Alasl
for poor Eureka's singers.
Brother Treadway, who was elected to
the Office Of treasurer Of Hudson Section
on Friday evening. Is bound to be lead
er in the order.
Banker Joe" Robinson, of Ivanhoe, is
confident that Ivanhoe Section will win
the silver pitcher. Umpire" Douglass
says me, too"
1t was night. Nielel-plated Luna had
concealed herself behind the clouds. The
gilt edged twInklers, too, were hidden.
a solitary figure. with slow and meas
ured tread. reminding one forcibly Of
Hamlet, halted at the cemetery in Ber-
gen avenue. The stiffness was broken.
Stand guard, We spooks Yewill be the
| sentineis to project the deserted village.
On August 2osh We alone will be left in
| this beautiful CITY. Ta ia, spookeY."
Then he draw his cloak more closely
about him, unloosened his collar button
| and was soon lost in the shadow of Pres
! colt place. As he faded away he was
/ heard to mutter, Don't forget August
20th.v
| Eureka Section has appointed new
committee:--to secure meeting room.
| The following members compose the
| committee. Brothers Catheart, Cole and
| Pumyea, and Sisters Florence, Harriott,
| and Alma Nelson.
One Of the bashful members OF Ivanhoe
Section is, Rob- gilbert, although ne
The Excursion Committee has pur-
chased a silver pitcher which will be pre-
| sented to the most popular section in the
! United States. Its popularity will be de-
termined by its receiving more votes
| at a dime each than that of anv of its
rival claimants for the honor. 1t Is a
| costly and handsome piece of workman
! ship and the section which captures 1t
| will be proud of the pretty and useful
! ornament It will excite a lively com
| petition. The pitcher will be exhibited
| In the windows of some Of the prom inent
| stores this week.
Junior Order of United American ne
| chanics.
| There will be a grand celebration at
Asbury Park on August 20. under the
auspices of Asbury Council. All the
councils in this city have received an in
| vitation to attend, and large delegation
! will be made up from the different coun-
| ellis and proceed to Asbury Park in a
| body. A big parade Of the Juniors will
/ be one Of the leading features Of the cele-
| bration.
! Brother Charles Clemens, Councillor of
| Clinton, has proven to be great success
as presiding officer. He carries himself
| 10y the way, s'Charle'' is heavyweight,
in manner that shows he has paid great
attention TO the workings or the order.
Brother Jacob D. Van Emburgh was
| elected trustee for the long term and
| Brother Biackshaw for the short term at
| the last meeting of Clinton.
! On Monday evening after Industry's
meeting. Brother DALI Jones became
very affectionate and embraced two mem
| bers of Clinton. On enquiry it was dis
covered that he was after the cigars
which they were supplied with. There
is always method in "Dal's" madness.
CliutoR's boys" are so elated thatsthey
can hardly contain themselves. 1t is
/ suggested, for the benefit of the other
| councils, that they enter the race for the
State Councils flag, which will be pre-
sented to the council initiating the most
members during the year.
Clinton claims the honor of having the
1 best fisherman in the order. Harry
| DraytOn says he caught seventy-five
weakfish at Barnegat Bay In four hours
the other day. IL we didn't know Harry
we would take tho story with grain of
| salt.
Brother "Fredn Blackshaw, of Clinton,
is busily engaged making preparation for
! another excursion. He thinks that ex-
| cursions are the best means of enjoy
! ment ever invented. The smile which
| illuminated his countenance on the
| Mechanics affair showed that he was in
his happiest mood.
Brother Billy Boyd is one of the
| joiliest members of Clinton Council. The
boys like to gather around him at the
Junction" and listen to his funny re-
| marks.
Brother George Wayne. of Valley
Forge, is quite elated over the fact that
the excursion WAS a success. 1t was
| through his efforts that the success was
| achieved.
Brother Frank H. Lewis, of Industry.
| is very restless of late and it is rumored
that he is about to start q new council
just to keep things booming.
independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Rising Star Lodge No. 2l0, /. o. o. F.,
| will hold an important meeting on Mon
| day, August % at their rooms in the
Third National Bank Building, at the
corner of Payonia avenue and Erie
street. Worthy N. G. James A. Wilson
desires full attendance at this meeting,
as business of vital importance TO the
| members Of the lodge will be brought
| up. Rising Star Is very popular among
| the fraternity, and deservedly so, for a
| visitor is always well received. 1t is
| growing rapidly, and has some excellent
material among its members
Brother John Coffey, of Rising Star
Lodge No. 2l0, l. O. o. F., Is around again
with the aid of stick. He mas been laid
up for some time with lame foot, and
has grown very fat for want of exercise.
Brother Coffey is great fayorite with
the girls. and they. more than any one
else, are glad to see him on chs pins-'
Jersey City Lodge No. "a had a happy
| meeting ON Tuesday evening. There was