The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-07
BISHOP AND PEOPLE.
Enthusiastic Reception to
Dr.. Wigger at the
Catholic Club.

Fair women and men in tull even
ing dress filled the handsomely appointed
rooms in the Catholic Club House in Jer-
sey avenue last night. The lights, the
decorations, the brilliancy of the ladies'
costumes, and the general air of luxurious
comfort prevailing the rooms made a
picture in marked contrast with the
depressing storm prevailing outside.
The Committee of Arrangements under
the direction of the Rev. Father Kelly,
had done its work perfectly. The COM
mittee consisted Of John Griffin, Prof.
Mackey. John DeLong. p. j. Burns,
Charles Gallagher, John Duane, j. Hayes,
L. Hopkins. B. a. Hogan, John Roger,
John Geraghty. J. Power. j. r. Bonner,
III. Williamson. G.. II. O'Brien, Joseph
Farmer and John Stone.
Bishop Wigger arrived in due season in
company with Father Kelly, and was re-
ceived by the committee, He was escort
ed through the rooms, and, as he passed
around, involuntary expressions of ad-
miration and pleasure at what he saw es-
capped from his lips.
FATHER KELLY's WELCOME.
On returning to the ladies' parlor
Father Kelly briefly, but with his accus-
toned fervor and eloquence, welcomed
the Bishop te the clubhouse. He said in
part
Fright Reverend and dear Bishop, In
the name of the ladies and gentlemen of
the Catholic Club, bid you hearty and
sincere welcome, and, indeed. but
speak the feeling of all present
when I say that your welcome is
more than cordial. The committee
said to me that it was their desire to
write the name OF the Bishop on the rec
cords of the club as its first guest. 1t
was your wish expressed year ago that
Catholic Young men should be cared for
by such an Institution as this. l under
took to carry ouJ your wishes and hoped
that God would aid me to found
my parish that would be second to none
in the city. My next wish was to invite
you to its dedication. [ hope and pray
the young men of the Catholic Climb will
be loyal children of the church and faith
full to the bishops who are the successors
of Christ; that in remaining members of
this club they will also remain worthy of
the name of Catholic"
THE BISHOPS REPLY.
Bishop Wigger responded: Rev. Father
Director and Members of the Catholic
Club, Ladies and Gentle emen:-It was
with great pleasure | learned OF the
grand building erected by the young
men OF 81. Mary's parish: have always
felt great interest in this kind of work
ami hope to see Catholic clubhouse III
every parish, within few years. am
deeply impressed with the amount of
good such institutions accomplish
among Catholic youth. In house
like this the young men may seek Inno-
cent amusement and find an opportunity
for education. After three hours OF en-
joymens they may return to their homes
with feeling of pleasure untainted with
apy stain of sin. l beg to congratulate
St, Marys parish for her excellent work
and also congratulate him who
4has-z-la labored so faithfully and
successfully to found this club
am convinced that he not only has the
good will of the Catholic Club, but Of
every boy and girl in the parish. l con-
pratulate the members on the completion
OF this beautiful building, which so re-
bounds to their credit. II they make
good use OF it, aud are sincere, pious
Catholics they will set a good example.
not only to other Catholics, but outside
of the holy faith. 1t is to your credit
that such number of young men have
already been enrolled in the membership
of the club, and show by their attendance
and pleasure appreciation of this good
work for st. Mary's parish"
A CHARMING EVENING.
The assemblage then proceeded to en-
JOY itself. The majority of the young
folks, and not few of the older ones,
hastened up stairs to the room devoted to
dancing. Many of the young men went
to the billiard parlors and bowling alleys.
Everybody was delighted and the Catholic
Club was unanimously voted to be a
glorious institution.
At intervals there were piano solos given
in the ladies' parlor and singing by the
Catholic Club Quartette. consisting of
VIM. Griffen, first tenor; E. P. Gleason,
second tenor: John f. Marion, second
bass; C. j. Gallagher, baritone.
1t was nearly mignight when the bril-
liant affair came to a termination.
Among those present were Dr. Keating
and wife. Misses Sadie and Rose Wedin,
Charles Wedin, DR.. John j. Nevin, Pro
fessor Eckhoff and wife. John Mccoy of
the Catholic Club of New Yorg, Collec-
tor P. II. O'Neill and wife. Annie. Mamie
and Lucy Brady, Philip McMahon and
sister. George Mccormick and sister.
Misses Mary and Lizzie McCartin, John
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. George Egan, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. ]. Smathurst, Judge NJ. j.
O'Donnell, Misses Katie and Julia Rear
don, William Walsh and sister. Leonard
Glossy and wife, Alderman McEntee and
wife, M. P. McEntee. Miss Julia Mack,
Thomas NJ. Evers. Mrs. Crissy Mcdonald.
Frank McNaIly. P. J. Hogan, Miss Kid
Michael Kilahan. John Heavey, John J.
Sullivan, Mrs. Annie Russell, Misses A.
X. and M. Reilly, Eugene Kelly, Misses
NJ. A. and j. Fitzpatrick, Martin Dewitt.
NJ. Vandervoort. Miss Nellie BIrkbecK,
DIR. Kopetchnev, Misses E. and
M. Murphy Edward Laner, Jr.,
William Smith, Jr.. Miss NJ. DAILY,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Sanborn,
Messrs. A. and K. Carlin, ex-Alderman
O'Rourke and wife, Mrs. Chadwick, Miss
G. Reiddy, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
O'Brien, Miss Annie Doyle, Charles E.
Cassidy DR.. Peter Hoffman and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Kennedy, Frederick
Won Bernen.
.Our Union" Club from the Heights
attended the reception in body. Among
them were President j. Kerwin, Vice
President Stephen Meehan. Secretary
John Walsh, Recording Secretary, Geo.
Meehan, Treasurer. William Dean. Geo.
Balmes, Henry Pinkley and George Car
ling.
THE PROTECTIVE MERCHANTS.