The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-27

deal of visiting last week. There were
several young ladies in other towns who
wanted to enjoy the novelty of being
doves, and who came in for the dance.
The dance itself was of great Importance
to these young ladies. 1t was a chance
not to be despised of letting those men
see they really were not needed, that once
in a while a successful affair could be
had without their presence. The Leap
year dance last January had failed in the
desired effect. The young men had re-
fused to think they were learning d les
son. they persisted in looking at it as a
good joke. They even went so far as to
laugh at the efforts the girls made to
lead N to tell them it was well they
had a chance of finding out how arduous
are the duties of escorts. 1t did no good
to show the men how much better the
girls could perform the duties of escort.
They refused to see or If they saw they
pretended not. They laughed it off and
persisted in their evil ways. namely. ne
glecting theegirls at every opportunity
In every consultation on the subject the
girls decided it would not do. Something
must be done in order to show jersey
City men that Jersey City girls did not
intend being trifed with. Many were the
talks in secret. For a long time it seemed
that nothing could be done. no one had a
thought. At last one had a brilliant in
spiration. Give a love dancei Show the
men the girls could give a ance without
them and enjoy it thoroughly. Let them
see that instead Of their presence being
a necessity it was an absolute drawback.
From the moment It was broached the
dove dance became the talk of the social
circles. 1t is said the men disliked being
shouldered out of it in that cool way and
made protests-to nc avail.
AS the arrangements progressed the la
dies became enthusiastic. A german was
decided upon. Then the enthusiasm waxed
intense. What might not be introduced
into a german? There was a chance Of
doing all sorts of things they couldn't do
were the men present. AT the thought
of a football figure, when each girl should
be allowed to kick the ball, and a hurdle
race, it seemed as if nothing else could
be desired.
The day came, last Tuesday. The dance
was held and the doves were happy. They
romped. yes, they romped about Foye Hall
in a most satisfactory manner. They
kicked footballs, they jumped hurdles
they blew up paper bags, they fell down,
bruised themselves in seventeen different
places and went home declaring they had
had such fun!
Even the poor satisfaction of calling in
the evening to hear the girls tell about it
was denied the young men, for the girls
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tended the theatre in a body, and after it
was over they visited the home of one OF
their number and sal down. too tired to
dance, too tired to sing, too tired to do
anything but say What a glorious time
we have had With the next morning
the dove german was a thing of the past,
and it is to be feared the Jersey City men
learned no lesson.
Miss Mary Wheeler of New York and
| Miss Clara Wilkinson, at present staying
in New York, visited Miss Grace Toffey.
Glenwood avenue, this week in order to
attend the love dance. DR.. and Mrs. Will
kinson will return to their residences Ber-
gen avenue, next week.
Miss Bess Williamson of Wyoming, Miss
Emily Henderson of New York and Mss
Eleanor Clifford of New York, visited the
Misses Perry. Bergen avenue, this week.
They also became doves for the dance
Miss Annie Laughran and Miss Rita
Gay were also expected but were unable
to attend.
And still they come. Another euchre
49, 49, an-a1;z1J M ats-Sa rr;f1, q
family nesghborhood euchre. the young
ladies of the vicinity of Clifford and Ber-
gen avenues nave organized a neighbour
hood euchre for the young people The
young ladies will be the members of the
club and each will Invite a man to attend
with her. 1t is a subscription club. It
VIII probably meet every two weeks. Fol-
lowing the example set by the married
ladies' euchre club two young ladies will
entertain the club each time. The initial
meeting will be held Monday night at
the residence of Miss Maud Williams.
Clinton avenue. h and Miss Heloise
Hamilton will be hostesses. The other
members of the club are Misses Anna
Koonz, Jean Mcbride, Lucy Mcbride,
Louise Perry, Jessie Perry, May Shafer,
Grace Toffey and Jennie Toffey. The or
g~aIizers of the club talk of closing the
club season with a german, this one not
to be a dove" This is, however, only
talk. though 1t is probable that some
thing will come of it.
The class of 81, Hasbrouck Institute,
met recently and elected officers and
adopted class colors. The officers are
William Garretson, President, Clara AL
pers, Vice President; Gertrude Stout, Sec
| rotary, and John Grevatt. Treasurer. The
colors Of the class are purple and gold.
The engagement is announced of Mr..
George Case of this city and Miss Mary
Anderson of Madison. Miss Anderson was
present at the love dance.
The Misses Brooks will entertain the
eEchre club, of which they are members,
at their residence. Kensington avenue,
Monday night Others members of the
club are Miss Helen Lockwood, Misses
scudder and Miss May Forman.
Another euchre club is the matinee
euchre. Miss Evelyn F1aacke entertained
the club recently. Among the members
are:-Mrs. Romaine, Mrs. Reed. Mrs. J.
Warren vreeland, Mrs. Albert yreeland
i and Misses Smaanav Srotf nro "a