The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
BAYONNE COUNCIL.

The meeting Of the Bayonne Board of Coun-
cilmen last evening was the ~liveliest session
that has been held for many weeks. The first
tilt was caused by the returns for the recent
election Of officers Of the city's Volun-
companies, save Americas Engine Company,
presented their returns. James Howell. who
was defeated for First Assistant Chief Engineer
jority of two votes, protested against the con-
frmation of William Barnes, the successful can
didate. The members OF the company who
be- Ssfe Investigated, and Councilman Benny
moved to refer the returns back to the several
companies for correction. Councilman Donohue
an insult to the department. A heated discus.
sion followed. and it was with dlff1culty, that
order was restored The matter was finally re-
ferred to the Committee on Police
ton. Mayor Farr sent in two
vetoes of the resolution granting an extra
appropriation of $82.9 5 to the Columbus Cele-
bration Committee. The vetoes were filed by
votes of five to three. The Mayor also vetoed
the resolution authorizing City Attorney
Northrop to proceed with a suit
Company the penalty for failure to
provide the new water supply. This veto was
also filed. A resolution from the Committee on
Buildings, Docks and Parks recommending the
purchase for S5S, 900 of the Andrew Cadmus
property for a public park site was adopted.
Notes.
At the recent annual meeting Of Amity Chap
ter No. 81, Royal Arch Masons, held in Arcanum
Hall, the following officers were elected:-
Eminent High Priest, Charles S. Powell; E. K,
Joseph D. Bardo; E. S., Jesse K. V%reeland; g.
of H., George A. Atwater; p. 81. Ebenezer G.
Earl; R. A. M, Philip Eiey; g: NJ. Third Vail
Carragan; G. M, First Vail, Joseph L Firm;
Treasurer, John q. Rinehart; Secretary, George
f. Bulen; Tiler, George i. Braisted.
This evening the second monthly social assem-
bly, by the Bayonne Rowing and Athletic Asso-
citation will be given in the clubhouse.
Under the auspices. of Mansfield Post No. %,
IN A Acn Hal. The festivities were opsned
by all singing America" Brief addresses
were made by Past Post Commanders
John A. Post, John Il. Huxley, john yreeiand
mock drumhead court martial also took place.
After Comrade George H. Allaire sang "The
Soldier and the Man, q corps OF waters from
the members of Mansfield Post served refresh
ments provided by the ladies' of the Mansfield
Circle No. II, Ladies of the g. A.. r. The
walters were atiired as negresses from the
Cienentine HoneysuckIe. Francis 9. Ludey;
Chloe Snowblossom, Thomas Ferris; Jemima
Claybank, David P. Brown; Topsy Turvy,
In the n. J, A. G. Clubhouse the. first of a
series CT monthly entertainments will be given
this evening.
The regular monthly meeting Of the Bavonne
Rowing and Athletic Association was held last
evening. Today is Ladies Day" at the club
house,
Tomorrow evening the team Of the Central
Bowling Club will battle on Rollston's alleys
against the bowlers OF the Alcyone Boat Club Of
Elizabethport.
this evening In Odd Fellows Hall at Centre
vile.
Prof. William Till, conductor Of the Bayonne
Musical Society, will form a class In violin in
struction from the pupils Of St. Mary's Star of
the Sea R. G. Church.
Rehearsals for a dramatic entertainment TO
be given in the Workingman's Institute are be-
ing held by the Bergen Point Dramatic Club.
John Lisk, who attempted TO shoot bis brother
ing on the charge of attempted atrocious assault
preferred by Jerry. AS bis sanity is questioned,
he will probably he committed to the County
Jail to await al examination by County Physi-
clan Converse.