The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-02-01
THE MACS AND THE 0S.

Gossip About the Members of the Grea
Democratic Associations,
A mild Dutchman few days ago mis-
took Joe Buckridge for Dutch barkeep-
er. How does your new title of ''Au-
gust fit. Joe?
Ever since Willie Moran com menced TO
raise that lovely beard has he been sty led
Willie Whiskers. and Villa M Mckinley
bears the distinguished soubrlqu ct OF
Mckinley Bill
Mr. OiNeill. the standard bearer, cut a
great figure at the Old Guards Ball last
week at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Dick Hartman. it is said, invited Jack
Murphy to a funeral q few DAYS ago, aud
Jack is now kicking because he had to
pay for the coach.
tits runored that Charlie McAnally,
Joe Quirk and John Farrant slipped of
quietly one night with their best girls and
got married. Sly dogs. Soda Water
John. it is said, will follow their ex-
ample.
Speculation is rife as to why Tommy
O,Connor should be continually writing
letters ana kilograms to himself That
he should keep dates with himself Is
still more astonishing freak
AK Flanagan fairly dotes upon lamb
fries.
James Binns and James Tumilty are
always on hand, notwithstanding the
fact they belong TO SO many other organi-
cations.
The Tara Han Association has gone up
into the air.
Thomas Murphy, of Palisade avenue,
has sprung into popularity among the
boys. They all drop in to see him when
in his ueighborhood.
Steps are being taken to convert the
ffxrN inf n the of the
third story into cozy little committee
rooms.
Il has suddenly been discovered that
genial old Mr.. Frank Woodcock bears a
strong resemblance to Bill Nye.
Colonel Spielman, who has just re-
turned from a trip to San Francisco, Wis
tied the rooms one night last week to
have familiar chat with the boys. The
colonel is looking well after his trip.
Poyntou has had but little to say
about that fine baby carriage of his since
he discovered that Tommy Fallon's
knocked his completely into the shade.
Patsy Mah0ney. they say. went broke
at the Gutenberg races one day last
week and mad to foot it home. and the
mud wasn't the best that Patsy ever
waded through, either.
Tommy Quirk has beed entertaining a
party Of friends from Connecticut all the
week. tbs said he took "trip up in
balloon.
Solitaire is becoming quite favorite
game with many of the members.
The McLaughIins.
AS the time fol- election Of officers
draws near, things begin to get little
warmer around the rooms. This is q very
good sign. as it shows the members take
an interest in their society.
For the Office of president, the present
incumbent, Mr.. James G. Minihan. seem
ff,h ,xro Ctnncfdcrfnrf Ia
deep interest in the affairs of the society,
and his impartiality, this is not 10 be
wondered at. sHe has been tried and
found proficient in every respect, said a
prominent member to me last night,
land should be reelected.
The office OF financial secretary Is one
which carries with 1t considerable anxiety
of mind and work. considering the large
membership. George A. Richter holds
the Office at present, and it is not surprls-
ing that he has displeased some, who are
anxious to have Georges scalp. But
George is a hustler. and If he makes up
his mind to want the position again, will
make good fight.
Now there's Recording Secretary VIII
liam Oberfell. He says he wants another
term. Give it to him, boys, by all means.
Or course about all the offices
there is more or less talk. Some
say one thing; sothers something else.
11Qk lucy ttkE aHlC 0Ll OttC buluR= anu ttlab
is that whoever is elected will suit, aud
everything will be done by the individual
members to make the future OF the So
cietY more successful, or at least as sue
cessful as in the past.
! am afraid | have talked too much of
election affairs, but I've no doubt will
be pardoued, for it Is Important.
Now there's my friend Jerry. He
looked real handsome at the ball and at
the next affair should BIZ placed on the
Floor Committee.
There's no use talking; bad habits do
tell on man. Now there's Mike Con-
nelly, newly married, out every night as
Mike. Now's the time to begin. But,
BY the way, who's coaching you?
Diff erent men are differently noted
Handsome A. ]. Sheridan is noted for his
bewitching smile. 1t catches the girls
every time.
somebody took Alderman Z. II. Connolly
in hand The Affairs of the city engage
his mind to such an extent that sleeping
or waking he is always thinking of city
affairs. Not many evenings ago he went
TO the Academy OF Music accompanied by
handsome young lady. to whom he APP
pcared very attentive. As the play pro-
gressed the Alderman showed signs Of
WEAKNESS. and throwing himself back in
his seat was soon wrapped in the arms of
Morpheus, and while 50 reclining began
TO repeat Alderman Norton's speech
against the Lehigh Valley Railroad grab.
Tom katteH. They tell me, is one of the
sweetest whistlers in the association.
By The way, Director Noonan, keep
mum. You understand.
Last Tuesday evening Assemblyman
Madden came all the way from Trenton
10 attend the meeting. Put it down for
that He always likes to be among the
boys.
Joe McCoobery says he'll never ask
Terry Mcdonald about an excursion
Don't do it, Joe. Terry's little too fast
for you, Joe.
There is great fun, the boys tell me,
every Sunday morning TO see the rush for
the Sunday edition OF THE JERSEY Cry
NEWS. The boys want to see who the
laugh Is on
BY the way boys, WASN'T that great
fight the Hon. Terry made at the meeting
Tuesday night? lie evidently thought he
was in the Assembly again. But on the
strict q. t.. Terry, whose remarks did you
say you were quoting?
Talk about large mem bership. Forty
six propositions at the last meeting, with
a total membership of 506 And there S
more a-comIng
30 committee was appointed Tuesday
night 70 make arrangements tor an ex-
curson to take place July 90. If it's as
successful as the ball, and ! believe it
Will be more so, it's going to be daisy
NJ. j. Boyian is again seen around. and
the boys hope he will continue to inn
prOvn I'm his health