The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-04-18
CLUB CHIT CHAT.
Notes from All the Leading
Social Organizations
of the City.
Carteret Club.

Carteret Club.
Since election gossip gave out, the club
men are at loss for something to talk
about. Internal affairs fill up some of the
gaps in conversation.
President Post of the Carteret Club
states that the financial condition of the
This is due to the management Of the
new committees. The membership roll is
still increasing. Gentlemen identified
with all the social successes Of the past
season have become members. The Car
teret now boasts of fair share of the
leading lights in the social world.
Tine Amusement Committee is prepar-
ing, it is said, fine for the
members. The event Is slated for the Sec
ond week In May.
There are four propositions for admis-
sion to the club being investigated by the
Membership Committee.
The card players have been in their
glory during the past week. Every card
room in the clubhouse has been occupied
nightly. The Carteret boasts of some of
the most enthusiastic lovers of cards in
the city. President Post and Messrs.
Allan and Thurston are three of the regu-
lar players.
Arion Club Notes.
A theatrical and musical entertainment
was given by the Arion Society IN it's hall
on Hutton street last nigh t in celebration
of its sixteenth anniversary.
Two plays, which were the cause of
much laughter and applause from the
audience, were presented in German.
They were followed by three choruses in
which all the members Joined.
The evenings amusement was con-
cluded with banquet.
The Arions have not allowed the cleo
tion to interfere with their pleasures In
any way. Everything has gone op in the
usual smooth and jovial way. A jolly
party settled bet with case of cham
payne at SeggePs on election aftern DON.
William G. Heppenheimer and Larry
Pattburg were the principals of the bet,
but strange to say no one knows now
what the question in dispute was-not
even the principals themselves know.
John Jentz has only graced the club
rooms with his presence once in the last
week. Then he explained that recent
family event had kept his somewhat busy
at home. Boy.
John Mehl of TIE Friday Night Bowling
Club has gone to Chicago for months
stay.
Emile is again with the bowlers. His
foot Is we'll once more, and his friends are
pleased to have him back.
&c. Athletic Club.
The Card Committee has announced
that Progressive Euchre Party will be
held soon, provided enough members in
terest themselves in the matter to make
il a success.
In accordance with the resolution passed
at the last meeting, the House Committee
has ordered the Constitution and By
Laws of the club printed in pamphlet
form for the members.
In the whist tournament which closed
recently, Messrs. Pryor and Day won the
prize for the greatest number of games
won. The prize for the best average was
won by Messrs. G. Mcllroy and o. Ar
rowsmith.
The billiard tournament is becoming
very interesting, aud the fight for first
prize will be hot one. "Champion"
Van Saun leads at present.
The Gymnasium Committee announces
that the gymnasium class will meet for
practice on Tuesday anG Saturday even
ings under the instruction of Professor
Graah.
The Wheeling Division is arranging
for several club runs. AS yet there has
been very little in the weather to thrill
the hearts of the bicyclers and few have
ventured out.
The Union Leaguers.
The recent political campaign seriously
interrupted the smooth and even tenor of
club life at the Union League during the
has been fought, politics will again be
ignored and social matters alone will en-
gage the attention of the club.
This week, Roswell p. Horr, the well
known public speaker and political
writer, will address the members of the
Union League Club and their friends.
The day has not been positively desig-
mated yet, but it will probably be Friday
or Saturday.
Colonel P. E. Wanser has been a men,
ber of the Union League Club since its
creation. The club will recognize this
fact tomorrow night by giving public
reception to the Mayor-elect. Prepara-
tions are being made to entertain large
host of friends.
The members Of the Union League will
Monday night again recognize that it is
club night, and the usual card parties,
billiard and pool players will enjoy them
selves.
The Berkeley Club.
The effects of the election are still ap-
parent at the Berkeley. Since Tuesday
the members have only visited it few