The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-02
ST. BRIDGHT'S LYCEUM.
Distinguished Men Attend
Its Opening and Praise
Father Corr's Good
Work.
tsREAT BOON TO YOUNG MEN
Senator Elect Smith, Ex-Governor
Albeit, Mayor Wanser and
Father Donohue Speak
Words of Happy
Omen.
sREAT BOON TO YOUNG MEN

night and was a notable event. Ir was
favored with the presence of United
States Senator-elect James smith, ex-
Governor Leon Albeit, Mayor Wa nser,
ex-Mayor Cleveland, Police Commission
ers Feeney and Kelly, Street and Water
Commissioner Dugan and wife. Presi-
dent of the Board of Finance Edelstein,
County Clerk Dennis Mclaughlin and
wife. Police Justice O'Donnell. Police
Superintendent G. P Smith and wife,
Assemblyman 7. j. Carroll and wife,
and Assemblyman Coyle. The gentle
men named were on the platform with
the Rev. Fathers Corr, Kelly and Clan cy.
of st. Bridget's Church; the Rev. Fa ther
Donohoe, of St. Thomas AQuinas Church,
Brooklyn: Rev. Mgr. Seton, of st. Joseph 8;
Rev. Fathers Stafford of St. Mary's. Gill
Ian of st. Lucy's, Mack of St. MichaePs
Smith of Crawford, and Began of New
ark. Ex-Secretary of the Navy, William
G. Whitney, Congressman Bourke, Coch-
ran, and the Right Rev. Bishop Wigger
Were expected, but were not there. This
appointment sand the rain and slush
did not have any perceptible effect on The
attendance and The enjoyment.
THE LYCEUM BUILDING.
The Lyceum building has three stories
and is of brick. Ii cost $4,000. The
main entrance is of stone with orna-
mental iron raiiings. On The first floor
is the parlor, 16 by % feet and II reading
room; on the second floor are billiard
and smoking rooms; on the third floor is
finely finished gymnasium. The rece O.
lion last night WAS held in st. Bridget's
Hall, in Mercer street, at the rear of the
church. The Lyceum was lighted brill
liant!y and decorated chiefly with flags.
II was inspected by the visitors and con-
gregaton and all admired IL very much.
FATHER CoRR's WELCOME.
Senator Smith and Ex-Governor Albeit
chatted pleasantly on the platform. The
Rev. Patrick Corr, the pastor, opened the
exercises by introducing Senator Smith
as follows:-
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-"At a sacri-
flee that will always be remembered, a
United States Senator has honored us
with his presence. So has Ex-Governor
not forget Them. l beg to introduce
to eyou a particular friend of
mine. one who has come considerable
distance to honor US, United States SEN
ator-elect. -the Hon James Smith of
Newark"
sENAToR-ELEcT SMITH
Mr.. Smith stepped forward and bowed
an acknowledgement of the applause.
He said: Father Corr, Rev. clerRymen.
ladies and gentlemen: 1t is hardly nec-
cessary for me to offer any apology for
lack of preparation TO make a long speech
esteem it a high honor and privilege to
be present of the inaugura ton OF st.
Bridget's LyceuDl. A building of such
uses and character is one OF the greatest
benefits to the community, and TO the
city at large, l have the honor to belong
TO similar organization in Newark. My
father was one OF the incorpora-
lois of The Catholic Institute
of Newark, one of the ablest organizations
of the kind in any country. and | have
been member of it since boyhood.
know OF nothing more likely to make
young men useful members of society
than such au organization ss this. l urge
the members to give Father Corr every
assistance that will contribute to the
success of the Lyceum."
Senator Smith was again applauded,
aud Father Corr then said, Ladies anu
gentlemen, desire to present to you now
distinguished gentleman and friend of
The people of this State. Allow me to in
troduce the Hon. Leon Albeit, the eX-
Governor of New Jersey"
CHEERS FOR ALBEIT.
The cheering which greeted the ex-
Governor was the heartiest demonstra-
tion of the evening. He responded as
fOllows:-
"Your Reverence and men and women
OF the parish:--1t is my duty TO be here
tonight because this is my parish. Other
engagements or the inclemency of the
weather could not keep me away as long
rs was able to walk. I am glad that
this occasion is one on which we can
great work that has been done
by Father Corr. In this day of the
world, young men need an outlet for
their physical vital1tv 1t is only neces-
sary that those in charge of the spiritual
welfare OF the young men OF the parish
should look out that this outlet is whole
some. 1t is only necessary TO see that
the moral elements are properly fos-
tered. | hope we shall meet here many
times and that a year from tonight the
Catholic Lyceum of St. Bridget's Church
will give its first anniversary and that 1t
will be as great success as this occa-
sion tonight"
MAYOR wANSER SPEAKS.
Mayor Wanser was introduced next.
He said he was very glad to be present,
and commended the enterprise and zeal
of Father Corr in establishing an fnsti-
tuition which would surely be great
benefit to the young men and to the city.
He would not make a long speech, for he
saw pretty girls and merry young men
waiting for the music and dancing that
were to follow.
Che Rev. Father Donohoe then spoke
of ''the religious aspecys Of Young Mems
An elaborate supper, served by Caterer
Mazzetti, OF New York, followed the
speaking, and then the young people
danced for hours to the music of q fine
orchestra.
Among those whoyattended the recep-
tion were:--Philip a. McGovern and Miss
Jennie Sweeney, Robert w. Elliott and
Miss Kate Whelan, John j. Sweeney and
Miss Lizzie Condor, City Collector P. H.
O'Neill and Mrs. O'Nefll, William f.
bmith and sister, Mr.. Patrick j. Condor,
wife and daughters. MIR. and Mrs. ohm Ok
ley. Alderman and Mrs. Ohm McEntee,
MIR. and Mrs. James Hyland, Thomas j.
Burns and sister and Miss Kelly, of
Brooklyn; William K. Krown and Miss
kitiie Lawless, Freeholder Michael
Hennessey and wife, Mr.. aud Mrs. Thos-
J. Deguau, Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Foley,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hetherington.
Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Hall,
Philip McGovern and Miss Annie Nc
Govern, Mr.. J. HetherinRton and Miss
Annie Hetherington, Mr.. James Nc
Euire and Miss Mary McGuire, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel McAghon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Micnael Kilgallon. Mr.. Collins and Miss
Mamie Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Quirk, |
Mr.. and Mrs. James e. Connolly, Mr.. |
md Mrs. Jsmes. Ellington, Thomas
Whelan and Mics LaWIor, MIR. William |