The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-02-05
ST. ALOYSIBS BRANCH
Prosperous Division of the
Ladies Catholic Be-
neVoient Legion.
ITSPHENOMENAL
Officers Recently Placed in Charge
and Coming Events Among
the Churches.

One of the best and most widely known
branches, of the Ladies' Catholic Benevo-
lent Legion in this city today is that
of st. Aloysius. No. 1874, which meets
every second and fourth Tuesday night
at Ellis Hall, on Montgomery street. This
branch was organized in August 1896,
mainly through the efforts OF Mr..
Michael b. Holmes ana Mr.. Ferris, two
gentlemen well known in Catholic circles
Of this city. 1t started with q member
ship of twenty-one, and. has rapidly in
creased until it now numbers seventy
five, and it is expected to reach the one
hundred mark before the next two meet
ings.' The branch has held a number of
entertainments for the benefit of the
treasury and all have been very success
full. Thu first was held in Roeheis Hall,
at the corner of Grove and Morgan
streets, and after paying all expenses the
sum of $160 was netted by~it. The next
event held was a trolley ride to Meis-
ter's Pavilion, at Bergen Point, and it
took just four cars to accommodate the
people that attended. When the Point
was reached supper was served and dane
ing followed.
Then the ladies thought of giving an
entertainment Of a higher. order, and af-
ter a great expense and lots of hard work
in securing talent, Woods Hall, one of
the largest in the city, was hired, n a
first class vocal and Instrumental must
cal entertainments was given, which
proved even a greater success h was
anticipated. This affair brought the large
sum of Sis into the treasury, which is to-
Jox@ II, :, co,,,l fiponoia1 condition
The ladies' are now arranging to give
another of their popular entertainments,
but the date for holding it has not yet
been decided upon. The members of the
circle intend to make this affair surpass
all previous ones.
Next week a trolley party will be given
to a number of the members by Mr.. John
German. Among those who will partici-
pate in the ride are:-Mr. and Mrs. Far
mer, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McCartin, Mr..
and Mrs. Russ, Mr.. and Mrs. John Oxley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis, Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Fallon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hughes and son, Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Coyle,
Miss Jennie Coyle, Mr.. Kelly and Mr..
Charles McGovern.
When the Point is reached they will go
straight to the Shore House, where a sup
per will be served and dancing will fol-
low
At the next meeting Mrs. Frank Nc
Cartin, president of the branch, will be
presented with a solid gold watch chain.
which she will receive for having brought
the greatest number of members into the
branch during the last six months. The
presentation of he chain will be MADE
by Past President Mrs. Annie Oxley.
Notwithstanding that since last May
twenty-eight members have left the
branch and got transfers through the
Supreme Chancellor, the members have
not diminished. In fact double as many
people have joined as have resigned.
AT the last meeting of the branch, held
the installation of these officers took
place:-Mrs. Kate McCartin, President;
Mrs. Hinse, First Vice President; Mrs. M.
Reed, Second Vice President; Mrs. Eleanor
Coyle, Treasurer; Mrs. Emily V. Wachter,
Financial Secretary; Mrs. Louise Hogan,
| Recording Secretary; Mrs. E.. Farmer,
| Assistant Recording Secretary; Mrs. NJ.
Doyle, Marshal; Miss p; Ganley, Guard,
| Trustees-Mrs. Mary Holmes. Mrs. Annie
| Oxley, Mrs. Ellen Fallon, Mrs. Margaret
| Hughes, Mrs. K. Kelley. Mrs. Annie
Oxley, Past President. Finance Commit
| tee Mrs. Mary Holmes, Mrs. Annie Ok
ley and Mrs. M. Hughes. Delegates to
| Senate. Mrs. Kate McCartin, Mrs. A.
Oxley and Mrs. Julia Brice.
The most pleasant feature OF the even
ling was a presentation of a beautiful pair
of Queens cup vases to the President,
| Mrs. Kate McCartin, by the members, for
| the excellent work she has done in build
ing up the organization. Mrs. Emily ".
Wachter also received a pair of handsome
vases. Refreshments were served by Nor
row & Day. The committee deserves
| great credit for the excellent manner in
which it performed its duties. the IN,
| staliation officer was Supreme Marshal
Mrs. Maria Quinn, of Newark, assisted by
Mrs. Y%oungblood and Miss Annie Ryan,
| both of Newark. Delegates were present
from st. Mary's Branch, No. 24S, Hobo
| ken. and Father Senez Branch, Jersey
City