New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-22
JERSEY CITP'S UNION LEAGUE CLUB
SOMETHING THAT REPUBLICANS NAY WE'LL BIZ
PROUD OF.

PROUD OF.
The most notable Republican headquarters in New
Jersey is the Union League Club in jersey City, II
is less than one year Old, but It is SO strong and
vigorous in il youth thar to-day it owns Of the
handsome>t brownstonc buildings in fashionable Van
Worst Square, has membership OF 49, of the most
influential and wealthy Republicans IN Hudson County
and is the Of admiration OF all Republicans in
the state, and the OF envy Of Democrats gen.
orally.
For many years the necessity OF having Union
League Club, 10 he devoted entirely to the promotion Of
Republican principles. was felt by the active workers
in the party, and last summer after general con-
versst0n among several gentlemen the project OF
creating the Union League put in operation. Ex-
Mayor Gilbert Collins, eX-Judge ROderck b. seymour,
Postmaster samuel Dickinson. Colonel p. F. Wanser
and exJudgc John A. Blair decided TO call meeting
of leading Republicans and ascertain their views The
meeting was held in August. and enthusiastic
one, and it then and there determined to apply
for Il charter which was obtained in few DAY
Under this charter the constitution and bylaws drafted
made the annual election OF officers take place in
January, but until that time temporary officers
elected. G.. ID. Rdgcway was chosen president,
Thomas McEwan secretary, and the late Dr. Pie:son
Rector treasurer. 4 Board Of Trustees also
chosen who together with the officers, constituted the
boad of Governors.
When the organization completed the club
looked about for Il suitable building for clubh
pose Of his mansion in iorhSt facing Van vorst
Park. \ more suitable site could not possibly have
been found, and tAe buldns with tfinne alterations
purchased for 10000 ~ Issuing bonds, the MEN,
G Issued ao @ ten ne Of the oi
u 900 each must be retired each year They bear
was handsomely furnished from the basement
to the top hoor Of the house, which Is
gallery extension. when the Republicans in the
county realized what delightful cluo had been es-
,nNv fod the nf ha
party, applications for membership came in rapidly
In the. last hyc months many notable gatherings
have taken place at the club but none more so thaa
s sGs lS'sR n,er E 70 e To last fall when he arrived
home on Ii vacation after his hard work abroad. On
desired to greet the Minister. They came from all
pu6licans as General T. iiurd crubb. of Camde Gorct
Of Paterson, and other, OF equal prominence:
Minister Phelps repeatedly expressed his admiration for
the jersey City Republicans who had established such
il is not the intention Of the club actively to in.
teere in local po b6 Il IGdy but to dsyge is
taat o,. Is Paf their of e amusement where aS
to be studou, good library is at their disposal.
may be found. on each Monday night the members
this winter have engaged in a series Of progressive
Besides this the club gives occasional entertain
ment OF a musical ana literary description. both en-
has secured the promise Of Stewart L. Woodior de.
liver lecture Of political character on March 20;
Other prominent Republicans will deliver lectures until
warm weather arrives.
The permanent board Of trustees and officers were
elected In January. and they are: Ex-Judge John A.
Blair. president: GEORGE F. Perkins, vice-president
Thomas McEwan. r. secretary, ard George j. Mecoe,
treasurer. The trustees William T.. Pearson,
chairman finance committee: George f.. Watson
chairman house committee Oliver II. Perry chairman
political reform committee: J.. W. W0Oey, chairman
membership committee ard John A. Walker. chairman
Of the library and art committee. The trustees and
officers form the governing committee. ON election
nights wires connected with the clubhouse ana
returns from every point received. In every sense
Of the word the club is in excellent condition. The
latest report Of the treasurer saws at the clubs assets
are -, 500 more than rs liabilities and there is IN
bank now Ia The credit Of the club III. 100 In cash.
The club has hrstclass caterer. Joseph Thornton,
who for a long time had charge OF the restaurant 1t
the Pennsylvania RAILROAD station.