The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-23
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One of the leading lodge events of last night
was the presentation by the Jersey City lodge
of EIks, of q handsome gold badge Of merit, set
with diamonds, to Past Exalted Ruler J. r.
O'Meallia. The event occurred during the
regular session of the lodge. The badge is in
scribed Past Exalted Ruler, eli, cervis al ces,
May p, 1898, presented to jaime. +. O'Meallia.
by Jersey City Lodge No. gil, B. P. o. EIks.
The inscription is mainly in black enamel. The
badge is set with eleven brilliants. Past Exalted
Ruler W. =; Gordy made the presentation
Completely By surprise, made a feel
ing response. The presentation was
made at the hour of eleven and was followed by
the singing of 'Auid Lang syne." There were
visiting Elks from other Lodges, including one
Bro. Whist, all the way from Dallas, Texas.
After the presentation the Elks adjourned TO
the reading room below where they had a social
session at which Past Exalted Houser of New
ark Lodge presided. Exalted Ruler John A.
Kapp of Jersey City Lodge delivered an address
of welcome. Songs and recitations were then
the order of the evening. The inimitable Bob
Mcdonald was at his best and Bro. Whist after
reciting i've Drank Ny Last Glass, gave quite
a funny exhibition of the antics of q white
rabbit while feeding.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
The members of Pythagoras Lodge, No. G,
X. of P, and their wives and friends held a
merry picnic at Caledonian Park yesterday
Der of events that attracted the Germans yes
terday in celebration Of Phngst Monday the at.
tendance at Caledonian Park, was exceptionally
good. Genial Chris Geiger was floor manager
and he was ably assisted by Henry Rohfs:
Herman Brandt and Ernest Muller constituted
the reception committee, and H. Guenther,
Charles Bin and Brothers Gerghen and Grun-
valid the gate committee.
Though organized only two years ago sher-
man Lodge, No. I29, K. of p, has already at
tanned rank among the influential lodges of
Pythians. 1t has a membership Of 101 and its
meetings are always well attended. 1t has two
hustlers in the persons of Chancellor Comman-
der Russell Newell and Keeper of Records and
Seals ]. Z. Bessler. The committee on the re-
cent entertainment at Woods Hall made a
favorable report at last nights meeting.
Past Chancellor James Solomon. OF Jersey
City, Lodge, X. of P, is greatly interested in
the Pythian Sisterhood.
ODD us.
On June 9 Chairman Bernstein OF the Com
mittee on Orphanage Site will present to the
Hudson delegation no less than one hundred
sites which he has inspected since his appoint
ment. A selection will bs made at tue next
meeting, which will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Mable Foster on next F friday evening.
Sumner Association will give its annual ex-
cursion to Cornwalton Grove on June ~. The
association has always been liberal, aud upon
this occasion it has been decided to give one
half the proceeds to the Orphanage fund, as it
did the proceeds of its recent entertain ment.
This will interest all Odd Fellows in the sue
cess of the excursion, and it is believed will be
one of the largest given this season.
Jersey City Lodge No: "a d,0. 0. r. will re-
Q6aTS6 lH6 j QGkIC0 WIN III RdldP0d LRtid
next Tuesday evening. Members are expected
to be present in full force. Mcdonald and Cog
nil will try and make it pleasant for visitors.
CHOSEN FRIENDS.
Washington Council last night entertained
visiting delegations from Columbus, Jersey
City, Wilson and Resolute Lodges. The council
chamber was filed with Friends. Addresses
were made by Division Deputy J.. P. Covert,
Past Councillors Mahoney and Urquehardt,
Councillors Barr of Washington and Fennel Of
Columbu Councils, and Friends o'Rourke and
Morgan. A collation. was served and an i'm
promptu programme of music helped to make
up a pleasant and profitable session. Washing
ton Council has a large membership, which in
cludes some of the leading business men of the
city.
F0RESTERS.
Court Ashley, No. 1878, held a very important
meeting last night in their court room. No.642
Newark avenue. One member, q prominent
business man on the hill, was initiated and five
candidates proposed. The delegates to the re-
cent convention at Elizabeth, May 8, reported.
The court was very much satisfied with the re-
port of the delega ties. Court Ashley is in a
good Standing and has s.. 200 in bank.
mic on June 81 at Pohlmann's
are going rapidly and a great time may be ex-
pected. An elegant silk umbrella with gold
handle will be given to the member selling the
most tickets. There are several prominent
members of the court who are in the race, and
all the contestants are well known hustlers.
Court Ashley is especially proud of the fact
that her delegates to the recent State Conven-
ton led in the fight In opposition to the move
rnent to create a fund to assist courts that have
not been careful OF their finances and succeeded
in squeiching the movement.
Court Damon No. 1891, A. O. T. of A., is
doing great work. Tony Reuter-. Jr., is bound
to win the handsome medal for bringing in the
most members. G. NJ. Solomon makes one of
the ablesI secretaries in the order.
RED MEN.
Brother O'Mealia, Nagontatogue Is again able
to follow the hunt. He three aside the crutches
yesterday.
Trail, will find his stump occupied.
Brother Bagley would make a good prophet,
although Norman L. is a dlgnified and aole one.
dick Deadeye" mas been missed of late from.
Brother Murray. when away on other trails,
will substitute q letter writer to occupy his
stump.
Brother Weed still has the wampum belt, and
his cry is. "hu it."
The Degree Council are out looking for pale
faces.
Negontatogue Tribe, No. lei, meets in Elk's
Hall first and third Mondays.
Hopatcong Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men,
Hoboken, will celebrate the second anniversary
of their organization this evening, by holding a
reception at Holstein's Hall. First and Bloom.
field streets. The great men of the Trioe will
be present,
Alpha Lodge, Ancient Order of United Work.
men, contains among its membership the prin-
cipal business men OF the city.
ROYAL 4RCANUM.
Bergen, 119, held a stag entertainment last
night. The entertainers were: G. Wash. Wad-
dington, who drew some of his famous crayon
sketches; Hendrickson, with magical illusions;
Mr., Newkirk, a humorist, ana Grand Secretary
Mcdowell. who gave an Grafton on the principals
of the order.
William T. Sherman, No. 1910, will give an
entertainment on Monday evening, May go at
eight o'clock, in the South Bergen Reformed
Church. Bergen avenue and Union street. The