The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-16

WHAT AILS SOCIETY
Prominent Social Organlza-
lions That Have Died In
the Past Few Years.
SUBSCRIPTION BALLS COMING
Public Spirited People Will Try to
Put New Life Into the Fash
ionabIe World.
SUBSCRIPTION BALLS COMING

What is to become of Jersey City So
ciety? Is everything to be given up!
The difference between the social CLUBS
of two years ago and those of today is
appalling. Look at the Opera Associa-
ton of which 80 much was expected.
After giving one or two operas, very
creditably to be sure, their energy gave
out, or the voices of the singers, and the
Opera Association was no more.
And the Jersey City Dramatic Asso-
citation, which came to life for one per-
Torrance, what became of it? Its prema-
ture death was mourned by many. The
Informals, tina dancing club which met
to debate the question, Resolved, we
shall not wear evening Dress what Is
responsible for its end? The Fortnightly,
which has been such a fund OF lnfor-
nation to music lovers, with regret We
it, the Fortnightly has died
at the age of two years. Its death was
caused by several members who went
to the Old World for musical instruc-
ton.
The demise of the Apollo is unex-
pected and therefore the more over
wheIming. TO think hat no more
Boxes of Monkeys" ''Tulus' and our
Boys" will be sprung upon.a Jersey City
public by its members!
WHERE IS THE HISTORY CLUB?
Is the History Club still in existence?
If so, it is greatly weakened by the
numerous marriages which have taken
place from its ranks. And where is the
Luncheon Club? So many elevating
would be a pity for it to end. The Jer-
sey City Athletic Club is another eX-
ample of society's deaths. Its pleasant
little dances lave been lamented by
many of the fair friends of the mem
bers. The Whist and Euchre Clubs,
which have been killed by various ac-
cidents, are legion.
With such a death list. is 1t any won
der that we await with anxiety the toll
ing of the bell which announces the
death of Jersey City's society?
EFFORTS TO REVIVE THINGS.
This state of affairs has led several
young society men and women, who Ia
ment this s~tagnation, which appears to
exist in Jersey City's society, to determ-
inc 10 10 something which will
at least set the ball rolling again.
ton they have decided on a subscrip-
ton bali. AS such an affair as they
propose having entails much work q
committee of six of their most energetic
members was chosen. After much care
full consideration the committee decided
to limit the membership to one hundred
and nifty young people. INVITATIONS nave
peer sent to well known society people
n possessors of these invitations I'M
on paying 81, become entitled to the
pleasures of the first subscription pail;
The ball will be held in Hasbrouck Hall
November 80, the night after Thanksgiy-
ing Day.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
The Committee of Arrangements,
Misses Imogene Louise Perry, Grace
Toffey and Clara Wilkinson, and Messrs.
George A. Toffey, Henry v. Fitch and
Wesley H. Negus, intends having a
New York orchestra. of seven or eight
pieces to furnish the music for the oc-
casion. The question of a supper after
the dance is still pending, but it will
probably be decided in favor of the up
per. Much pleasure is anticipated from
the subscription ball, and every effort
is being made to have a grand success.
The hall will be beautifully decorated for
the occasion.
1t is whispered that if the first ball is
a success three more will follow. If
that be so, Jersey City will have -four
subscription balls this season, for moth
ing could be a failure with such patron
Edward f. C. Young, Mrs. Marcus Beach
Mrs. Jonathan Dixon, Mrs. John j. Tof-
fey, Mrs. Livingston Clifford, Mrs. James
wilkinson, Mrs. William G. Bumsted,
Mrs. Oliver H. Perry, Mrs. Thomas H.
Williams, Mrs. George T.: Smith, Mrs.
r.. Schenck, Mrs. George Wilkinson,
Mrs. J.. Howard Bumsted, Jr., Mrs.
Louis j. Apgar, Mrs. Ernest B. Kin
sted, Mrs. Edward L. Young and Mrs.
William v. Toffey.