The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-27

what l Saw With DR.. Talmage In
Palestine"
A Charity sociable was held at the resi-
dence of Rev. w. P. Bruce. On Danforth
avenue, Wednesday evening. A large
number of young people were present and
mad an enjoyable time. Many turkeys
and packages of ''choice dainties" were
dorated and were distributed to Green
ville's poor yesterday.
The aides of the Raymond Roth Alien
helm kept open house yesterday at the
home on Garfield avenue Many people
visited the home and enjoyed the refresh
ments which were served to each visitor.
A turkey dinner was served to the in
mates,
The third annual ball of the Printers
and Bookbinders' Pleasure Club was held
Wednesday evening at the Metropolitan
Hall. The large hall was crowded n
as usual the affair was a big success.
William Charlock was floor manager. He
was assisted by Mr.. James H.. Sweeney.
The Committee of Arrangements to
whom the success of the ball is attr1-
buted is as follows:-F. E. Smith, chair
man; X. d. Foran, @. Collyer, ii. Brown
The Jersey City Rangers held their
annual stag racket at kachlee's New
York Bay House yesterday afternoon. AS
| usual the members had the biggest KIND
of a time. Supper was served by "mein
| uOSL hdCul6G. DduCluE anu opCCChLidh
ing followed.
The principal feature in this section at
this time of the year is "our mud" Bad
drains, lack of street curling. sidewalks
and other such interesting features make
local life miserable.
On ward Lodge No. 1922. Knights and
Ladies of Honor, held o concert and OaS-
ket party at the G~reenville Pavilion.
| Wednesday evening. After the concert
the floor was cleared for dancing, and
this faverite Dastime was INDUCED in un-
Ill a late Lour. A handsome sum was
realized from the sale of baskets.
The members of the Nonpareil Social
Club had an enjoyable time at the New
York Bay House Wednesday evening. 1t
WIS the sixth reception of the club. and d
large number of young people were pres
ent to make the occasion a memorable
one. The officers of the club are:-Presi-
dent, James E. Kelly; Vice President.
Miss Laura GiDney; Secretary, Miss Mary
Mahoney; Treasurer, Miss A. Carpenter,
and Captain, Joseph Kelly.
The sidewalk on the west side OF Rose
avenue is in q disgraceful condition.
Mud to the depth of several inches covers
the walk and after a rain storm life pre-
servers could be used to advantage by
| pedestrians.
West Bergen.
The Kings Daughters of the South
Bergen Reformed Church are deep In
preparation for the fair to be neld on De-
cember 8 and 4. The proceeds will be used
in purchasing the gas fixtures for the
new church building, work upon which
will begin next spring.
The members of the Claremont Presoy-
te1ian, South Bergen Reformed and Wesl
Side NJ. E.. Churches held a special
Thanksgiving service in the West Side
M. E. Church yesterday morning. The
choir rendered some excellent music aud
an interesting sermon was preached by
the Rev. John Atkinson. ID. ID.
Since the rooms of the West Bergen
Athletic Association have been reno
waited, they present a handsome appear
ance and are attractive to the members.
The building has been painted inside
and out, and new curtains have been
hung. The membership is increasing
rapidly.
This is the kind of weather when the
lack of sewers is painfully apparent and
when the odors from some of the cutters
is -overpowering.
The regular meeting the Kings Daugh-
tiers will be held this evening at The resi-
dence of Mrs. W.. H. Beach, No. Sc West
Side avenue.
Where is that promised branch post
office, is a question that is asked by
the Post Office Inspector three months
ago, it was thought that hut
a few weeks would elapse before
a s%ub-station would be opened. yet it is
stiI ! in the distance. The citizens were
assured that their requests would be com
plied with and better postal facilities fur
| nished. There has been some improve
ment in the latter, but the Office is miss
ing.