The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-06-22
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Lincoln Lodge No. 126. /; O.. Q. F. held a very
enjoyable meeting on Tuesday evening last.
The weather was SO warm, however, that the
members did not turn out in full force; but those
who were present enjoyed some very interesting
remarks during the good and welfare"
One of the big local events of today was the
excursion OF the sumner Association OF Odd
Fellows, which left the Morris street dock for
Corwalton Grove this morning. For over two
hours the streets in the vicinity Of the dock
were thronged with the excusionists and those
who went down to the dock to see them OF.
The dock wore u gala appearance When the
flag bedecked ~fllotilla, made up OF the
steamer Bay Queen. fanked by the barges
Walter Sands and William Meyers moved out
into midstream, the decks were crowded with
about two thousand happy people, many of
whom were dancing to the enhancing strains or
proceeds will go to the State Odd Fellows o.
phanage fund. The floor manager is ThomAs
E. Woodley, assisted by Richard Hoagland. The
Floor Committee-John Van Loo. H. v. MeHizu,
James l.. Jordor and J. A. Coleman.
Garfield Lodge nominated officers last even
ing. Walter E.. Davis was nominated for the
office of Noble Grand There were several
neut among whom is w. H Written, who is
very popular in a number of secret orders.
IL. OF p.
Although it was as hot as blue blazes last
night, and the heat OF the g~aslights was enough
to almost SINCE a mans whiskers there were
fifty members in attendance at the meeting or
Jersey City Lodge in Roche's Hall. And all the
Pythians present enjoyed the meeting. 1t was
worked upon John Patricks. Jr.. son
of Past Chancellor John Patricks, Sr.
Yesterday was young Patricks' twenty-f1rst
the second degree upon another son Of the ven
cradle Past Chancellor Patricks, and that. too,
on a birthday. There were visitors last night
from Hancock and other lodges. Interesting
remarks were made by Past Chancellors R. S.
Tilden, John Patricks, Sr., and Grand Prelate
Donath, and during a recess those present en-
joyed some excellent singing by Past Chanosl.
Tors Charles NJ. Solomon and John Kent and
Brothers William Kent and John
Professor Frank Cognill accompanied the sing
ers. The degree work was done by the regular
officers of the lodge.
Lincoln Assembly, of the Pythian Sisterhood,
held a largely attended meeting at Humboldt
Hall, last evening. Nominations or officers Tor
the ensuing year were made.
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HOMO +.
Guiding Star Lodge, No. 1.4s3. K. and L. of
H.. held a largely attended and interesting
meeting in its handsome headquarters IN Ger
mania Bank Building, last evening Sister
cording Secretary Bennett was on hand, rosy
and smiling. He was married only the other
day. He was congratulated by all his brother
ana sister members of the lodge on his nerve in
marrying during this hot spell of weather. I'm
daunted. however, he cody invited all hands
after adjournment of the meeting to a supper at
Morrow & Days. There are no flies on the Secre-
tary this summer At the next meeting Of the
lodge three candidates will be initiated.
A. O. F.. OF Il.
Court Monmouth, No. 7,747. held its quarterly
meeting last night, but transacted nothing but
routine business. The meeting. however, was
we'll attended.
Court Littlejohp, No. $500, also held its quar-
terly meeting, and transacted a lot of routine
business.
Court Ashley, No. 1873, A. o. F. Of A., held a
social session at Pohlmaun's Hall last evening.
There were a number of lady lodge people pres
ent, all Of whom immensely enjoyed the even
ing.
COMPANIONS OF FORESTRY.
Pride Of New Jersey Circle has elected K.
Brennan Chief Companion.
UNITED FRIENDS.
Palisade Council, No. So, Order United Friends,
Initiated several canGi dates last evening. The
council has a membership of seventy-hve. 1t
meets every first and third Wednesday, at
Henn's Hall. in upper Newark avenue.
CHOSEN FRIENDS.
Philip Warn OF Jersey City Council, No. 12.
o. C. F., is about to start a Swedish and Nor
wegian council. Mr.. Warn is working under
street, and will be ready to institute the council
in a month or so. Mr.. Warn holds a commi s.
sion as organizing deputy, dated May 81. 1898.
Columbus Council will hold its regular meet
ing at Henn's Assembly Rooms this evening.
Business of Importance will be transacted. rs
the meeting rooms are fitted up with electrical
fans, the members do not mind this hot weather.
Washing Council, No. Z, will bold its regular
meeting at Roche's Hall next Monday, jane 20.
Business of Importance will be transacted also,
this being the last meeting of the term.