The Sunday morning news., 1891-12-27

Three candidates, and the election OK ofil
ceis was on he programme. The usual
good time was spent.
Bro. Fairbanks of Industry nppenrs TO
be hnstling for members.
Clinton's meeting Monday was another
of those rousing ones often held by that
council, many members and visitors were
in attendance. The hall could hardly colt
tain the number present. A long list Of
business was run through. followed by
tne election of officers, as follows:-C., j.
Van Amburgh; V. c., Fred Blackshaw;
A. II. Secretary, John Steinway; f. s.,
Harry Drayron; w, ". Midwinter; Con-,
Charles l.. Britteu; /. S j. Hogan; o. s..
George Clarke; Trustee. James Car
michael; Stale Representative, Henry
Clemens. 1t was u very close shave for
Brother Drayton. He got there just the
same.
A council in Bayonne seems assured.
We all have enjoyed onr Christmas.
Brother Edridae, of Goodwill No. 32,
is very pleasing Jalker, and always has
something interesting on hand to speak
upon.
Be sure to be on hand at the institu-
ton of Greeuvile Council.
Brother NJ. Eldridge of Ipdustry is the
most joyial brother we have In the order.
Always ready with a joke. and some are
dandYs.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
The comrades of Mansfield Post. No.
%, will hold II public installation ou
Tuesday evening, January g. Detach-
ments OF comrades from Barry Post, g.
a. H., of Railway; Van Houten Post,
No. 8. G.. A. r., of Jersey City; James y.
Van Buskirk Post, No. 100, &. A. r., of
Elizq beth, and Custer Post. No. 6. Sons
OF Veterans, of Bavoune, will De in at
tendance at the event in full uniform.
The members of Mansfield Circle, No.
IL, Ladies of the G.. A. r., of Bayonne,
have elected the following officers:-
President. Mrs. John Vreeland; Senior
Vice President, Mrs. Francis G. Ludey:
Junior Vice President. Mrs. Owen Lyons;
Secretary. Mrs. John II. Huxley: Chap
lain. Mrs. James c. Van Buskirk: Cou-
dnctress, Mrs Mary kenny; Guard. Mrs.
Joseph Vreeland.
The following corps of officers has heen
chosen by the comrades OF James n. Van
Buskirk Post:-Post Commander, Philip
g. Nroom; Senior Vice Post Comman der.
Diedrich Graper; Junior Vice Post Com
mander, Matthias b. Stewart: Past Post
Commander. DR.. Noah Sanborn; Qarter
master master THOMAS J. Bird; sr.; CHAPLAIN.
Williim w. Broker: Surgeon, John
Eppinger; Officer of the Day. John Min-
dermann; Officer of the Guard. Patrick
Burke; Trustees, Howard l.. IockmAp,
Louis Bradbury and Michael Vreeland;
Delegate to the State Department en-
camnment Louis Bradbury. Installation
of officers Oh Tuesday evening, January
II. 1t will be public event, aud will be
followed by the public installation of the
new officers of Custer Post No. 6. SoHs of
Veterans. After the ceremonies COLA
tion will be served.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
Elections this week-There will be
many promotions and several veterans in
the Secretary and Treasarer's chairs will
be reelected. In some instances-not
manY-there will be lively battle of the
ballots,
That old trouble in Hudson Lodge will
not down. Edward H. Smith, who has
waited nearly score of years for settle
Element of his claim for sick benefits, re-
ceived the money from the Grand Secre-
tary after the Special Committee had
made an investigation. Smith met Brother
Sofield Mt Marion last week and gleefuily
boasted of his triumph. he angered
Hotield and the result was the latter
called Smith a liar, SO it is charged. Now
a suit for damages for defamation OF
character is to be entered. 1t is also ru-
mored that Smith will nos be satisfied
with his victory and will make new at
tack on Hudson Lodge.
Canton jersey City has elected Eusi gn
Pearse as its Lieutenant.
Lincoln Lodge will be boys again on
January s. They intend to gather round
the Christmas tree and have merry
time on that occasion. Brother Rike-
man will appear as Santa Claus.
Bayouue Lodge held its semi-Hnnual
election of officers The result:-Sitting
Past Grand. Marquis De Lafayette
Whallev; Noble Grond, Percival V. Sea-
man; Vice Grand. Alexander Lawson;
Financial Secretary, James Beardsley
Recording Secretary, Frank Beardsley;
Treasurer, Francis c. Ludey; Trustee,
Philip Beardsley.
Sumner Lodge will this afternoon at
tend the funeral of one of its members,
the late John Wilson. The services will
be held at No. ITO Lafayette street at two
O'Clock.
jefferson Lodge has elected the follow
ing officers:-N. g.. Frederick Roemer; Y.
G., jacob Ritz; T., William Rehmer; Il.
s.. Jus Toerch; p. s., John Nelson.
Rising Star Lodge rferred the third
degree on Monday night. Brother Gro oks
ufficiatel t