The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
CABLES GALA NIGHT.
New Clubhouse Opened With
Song and Dance Con-
gratulatory Speeches.

gfaLulaJ0Ty OpeeGneS.
The Cable Club formally opened its new
club house, No. 22s Erie street, last even
ing with considerable eclat. It seemed
that the entire Horseshoe turned out
to honor the club. An hour before the
entertainment and reception began, Erie
street, in the vicinity of the club house
was t%hronged with children and women.
Huge bon-fres lighted up the street,
bombs burst with deafendng noise, and
cheers rent the air. At a signal from
James J. Walters a beautiful American
silg flag was run out on a. pole in front
of the building to the accompaniment of
THE Star Spangled Banner rendered by
Prof. Jack Berger as a cornet solo.
The rooms of the club house were taste
fully decorated. Every chandelier was
entwined with smilax. Graceful palms
were everywhere, and flowers helped to
set off the ~cosiness of the main parior.
The stage had a tropical appearances.
Holden's orchestra was practically hidden
by palms. A stage entertainment pre-
ceded the dance, which was informal. Adj
dresses were made by Senator William D.,
DAILY, Congressman Thomas McEwan,
City Clerk Michael J. O'Donnell and Po-
lice Captain John T. Kelly. The enter
tainment took place in the big ball room,
which was equipped for the occasion with
several hundred folding camp stools with
backs. Around the room were also poll
ished hard wood settees part of the regu-
lar furniture of the room.
The BAH room was packed when Senator
DAILY arose on behalf of the club to de-
liver the address of welcome to the clubs
guests. He was given a rousing recep-
ton. The Senator gave a history of the
club from its organization in 1887. He
| spoke of the objects of the club, social
and athletic, and the effects, mental and
physical, brought about by the cooperation
of such a large number of young men.
He paid a glowing tribute to the club for
not having lost its identity in the twenty
one years of its history, and said that
were it not for the broad, liberal minds
of its members, it could not rave existed
so long.
Congressman McEwan conplimented
the club on the presence of so many pref
ty women. He alluded to the advantages
that accrue from such organizations.
They were centres of intelligence, he said.
The Congressman said hat Senator Daly
was so popular that he found it policy
very often to agree with him, and he GER
tainly did agree with him that such
clubs as the Gable were grand institI-
lions. They had a tendency to bring about
liberty, equality and brotherhood-that
brotherhood which he wanted to see all
over the world-the brotherhood of man,
| the Fatherhood of God.
Michael j.. O'Donnell said he had lived
in that very community for twenty-five
| years. He knew the members of the
Gable Club well, and paid them a graceful
| compliment for their integrity and pluck
in rearing such a handsome home. The
City Clerk CAV the members some very
wholesome and instructive advice. Above
all other things, he said, the members
hould avoid friction.
Police Captain John F. Kelly made a
very humorous and pleasant speech
fraught with good advice. He said the
Gables had to work hard to secure a
club wanted now was the moral support Of
the young men. 1t could not be run on a
slate. 1t wanted the moral support of
the community. Mothers and sisters
looking for sons or brothers, would find
them, if members of the Gable Club, in
at least the next best place to home.
After the Speechmaldng the speakers
and a number OF prominent guests adj
journed to the parlors where they were
entertained. The entertainment below
/ proceeded. Miss Dillon sang negro songs
and danced. Duets and solos were sung
by Messrs. Parker and McDevitt. Peter
J.. Kennedy sang several solos. George
Thomas sang some funny songs and told
| some of his funny stories. Miss Bradley
| sang sentimental ballads. James Ford
also sang. Master Emerson gave a clever
exhibition of buck and wing dancing, and
| Master Proudford gave a few solos. John
Hartnett was the announcer. Some of
the talent entertained the guests upstairs.
Refreshments were served in abundance.
| Supper was served by Luker Brothers, in
the gymnasium.
Prominent in the gathering besides the
| speakers were Surrogate James T. Lillis,
ex4Mayor William e. Gertz, of Union
| Hill; ex-Police Commissioner John p.
Feeney, Assemblyman I. ]. Carroll,
Joseph P. Glossy, Freebooter ]. A. Glenn
ents. Jchn F. Madden, Aldermen Mcbride,
Guiton and Cole. Freebooter Michael ].
Kenny, Superintendent of Police Alarm
| molly, P. J. Kennedy. Hugh Mclaughlin
Charles e. Kelly, ex-School Director Will
liam Obergfel1, School Director John ].
Mooney. George Wood, Charles E. Cas-
sldy, George Lahey, Richard Judge, Will
liam Hawkes.. George Richter, J.. III.
Wahlberg, Moses Stern. John Kenney,
ohm w. Sweeney. James ]. Donelan.
Joseph o'Mara, Thomas Foley, Thomas
f. Carey. Eugene Sullivan Dennis Sulli-
van. John ]. Foley, Oliver Scott, James
Waters. John Flaherty. Henry Jareckf,
HUGH bOuSldSo. uiitd a. SoltSs ain
j. Merritys Pierce j. Flemming. Corsta-
BILE Louis Hague, Louis E. Wood.
The committee on the opening was COM
posed of d. d. Lane, chairman; G. Bur
CESS. T. Burke. NJ. J. Butler. D. McCarty,
D. F. Welsh. D. F. Flemnlng, w. Newall,
G.. Malone, w. Hawkes.
F.. 3. Lane was chairman of the re-
| ceptioD committee. His c~onfrers were J.
w. ODonneIl, J.. j. Waters. ]. w.
Sweeney. T. J. Buckley and ]. G..
Sweeney.
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