The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-02-23
A DAY OF PLEASURE
Washington's Birthday Gen
orally Observed by Jer-
sey City Citizens.
EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE
Entertainments and Receptions
Last Night and Wednesday
Evening.

George Washington was born, and yester-
day his birth was celebrated from the Attain
tic to the Pacific and from the Great Lakes
to the Gulf of Mexico. In this city the day
was everywhere recognized as a holiday.
Flags foated from every public building,
and a very large number of private houses.
Banks, factories and stores were closed, and
men and wolnen were clothed in holiday
attire. Theatres observed the day by giving
special matineeS, and nearly all the churches
III the city held special services i'll the morn
ing. Where these services were held the
pastors made particular mention of the day,
and eulogized the character of the Father OF
his Country.
A number of political and social clubs in
the. county celebrated the day by receptions,
stays, target excursions and balls.
In this city flags fioated from the Union
League Club. Wanser and the old ONelli AS
Soclation Club Houses as well as from the
fagstaffs at the Berkeley, Carteret, Jersey
City Athletic and Palmas.
The police generously overlooked cases of
TOO much indulgence in the cup that cheers
but inehriates, and the number of arrests
was very small
UNION VETERAN LEGION.
One of the most enjoyable events of the
day was the musical and art entertainment
under the auspices of Encampment No. 81,
Union Veteran Legion, at the Tabernacle.
mere was uOU d VACANT SedG III Tile uOuy VI
the church OF gallery, and standing room
was at a premium. The veterans having
the entertainment in charge were dressed in
full uniform, and they attracted attention
and admiration as they escorted the guests
to their seats.
eulogistic address of George Washington by
Colonel E. Donnelly. His remarks were in
structive. interesting and touching. The
Jersey City Banjo Club. composed of Prof;
Robert Wood, Charles Bammesberger, Fred
Clark, Frank Williams and Master Nelson
Vanderhoof, rendered a variety of
selections, which elected well merited
applause. j. Randolph Spencer,
Harry Cannon, John I. Bailey
and George A. Bernard composing the Entire
Nous quartet provoked much applause by
the rendition of the Sherman Bummers'
and other selections. George Bernard sub
seauently amused the audience with funny
limitations of would-be singers and recita-
tionists.
Prof. E. F. johnson a humorist was well
received. Miss Marge Ward sang "Dear
Heart in a pleasing manner, being some
what hampered, however, by a miserable &C
companist. She recited 1.-THE brave
at home,n and was loudly applauded,
The second part of the entertainment con-
sisted of a lecture illustrated by stereopticon
views by the Rev. j. Lester Wells.
His subject was Historic America"
Sketches were given dating from the landing
OF COlumOuS III 1857 10 bu0 opening Ol uH6
Columbian Exposition in 1898. In all there
were ~Rfty-ive views. During their presen-
tation appropriate recitations were given, or
songs rendered. As a whole, the entertain
ment was instructive. 1t was greatly enjoyed,
and at its conclusion everyone departed feel
ing wen satisfied that they had been well re-
paid by the small expenditure asked as an
admission.
N. AND s.
The G~reenville Musical and social club, the
leading social organization OF the celery dis
trict, held q very successful reception last
evening at Voss' Hall on Rose avenue. The
affair was attended by over one hundred
young people and was the most enjoyable
ever held by the club. Dancing began at
eight O'Clock and continued until q late hour.
Mr.. Morris Flynn filled the post of floor
director in an admirable manner. Among
those present were ;-President and Mrs. w.
Rose, Vice President and Mrs. j. K. Hutchin-
son, o. j. Prior and Miss Clara Sutton, Mr..
J. Perry and Miss Emma Cambreleng, Chas.
Cathcart and Miss Addie Pilgrim, Mr.. D.
Flynn and Miss lyman, Mr.. and Mrs. L. ].
higgins, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rose, Mr..
Morris Flynn and Miss Lewis, Mr. William
Bogg and Miss L.. w. johnson, DR.. Margraff
and Miss Marie Fortenbrook, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Korb, Mr.. John Kent and Miss L.
SEIZURE, Mr.. Harry Hutchinson and Miss
Hutchinson, Mr.. Joseph Reilly, Mr.. John
Mitchell and Miss Nellie Lamberson, Mr..
Robletta and Miss Minnie Fortenbrook, Miss
AuCt 0OOUth6Is OOol GUY C11Au 4nCSSio.
Sarensen, Ogg, Kelley, Pfeiffenheimer, Dit
mar, Richard Flynn, Mr.. s. c.. Derning and
Miss Jennie Simonson. The Committee of
Arrangements was as follows:-J. K. Hutch
inson, Chairman; D. Flynn, M. Flynn, b.
Darmstatter and T. Deakin.
A large and appreciative audience gath
cred in st. Peters Church last night TO listen
to O lecture delivered by the Rev. Father j.
+. x. O'Connor, S. j., on 1.-THE Passion of
Christ" Father O'Connor is an entertain
- -, ,nI 1iu 1o1txrorx &c nvf.oI1o1t His
lecture showed careful preparation, and was
enjoyed by the hundreds of people who were
present. The lecture was illustrated with
stereopticon views. During the evening de
lghtful musical selections were rendered by
Prof. J. B. Ferry. The proceeds of the lee
ture are to be used in relieving the wants of
the deserving poor of the parish.
cENTENARY's YOUNG LADIES.
Last night (Washington's Birthday the
young ladies of Centenary M. E. Sunday
School, on Pavonia avenue near Coles street,
gave a fancy military drill. The marching,
counter marching, spiral and four pointed
star were excellent. The march and tab
leau. "My Country IT'S of Thee, ]" 'sTenting
Tonight" and "Home, Sweet Home" were
produced in a very creditable manner. A
very pretty effect was made by the use OF
a large search lights with colored glasses.
The uniform consisted of white jacket and
skirt with blue waist, blue epaulets and red
collar. The hair was powdered white,
MA t11b f~
arms were scattered about the room, q tent
was used, flags decorated the building, and
the ushers were members of the Sons of
Veterans in full uniform. I~nterspersed with
the drill was a recitation by Miss Edith
Askew and a handbell and tumbleronicon
solo by Frank P. Miner. The names OF the
ladies who took part are Miss Jessie Fur
man. Hattie Jones, Nellie Cone, Sadie Rid
dele. Daisy voorhees,, Florence Z. Trow-
bridge, Lottie Osborn. Maggie Askew,
na,.t1,a CnfincSfpeu Katie SDrinpSteen. Miss
Henderson, Berger, Adelia Dawson, Hettie
Watson, Ida Sniffen and Carrie Pollock.
The commandment was Mr. T. L. Miner.
The committee in charge of the matter
rem William E.. Bates, Miss Lille u.
Watson and Mrs. Edward Jones.
The exhibition will be repeated tonight,
with some slight changes in the programme
and the addition of the Aeolian orchestra.
The proceeds are to be used for cancellng
the outstanding debts OF the school.
BERGEN BAPTIST CHURCH SUPPER.
The ladies of the Bergen Baptist Church
served a supper from six to eight o'clock last