The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-04-18
.HURRAH FOR OFFICIAL S.
Seventh Ward Full Of En-
thusiasm For the Elec-
ted Men = Great
Jollifcation.

The iollification meeting and entertain
ment, held last evening under the aus
pices of the Seventh Ward Democratic
Club, at the New York Bay House, Ocean
and Wilkinson avenues, was huge sue
cess The hall was decorated with fiags
and Chinese lanterns. There was brill
liant display of fireworks, under the di-
rection of Mr.. Uhl The Ocean Harmony
Club Band, stationed on the hotel bal
cony played national airs. The hall was
crowded with the clubs guests and en-
thusiasm ran riot
The members of the club marched to
the hall in bodies, commanded by the
precinct leaders. Never before in the his
tory of the Seventh ward has there been
such a gathering to honor the Demo-
cratic candidates elected. Mr.. Joseph
Blaese, the president of the club, opened
the meeting with a short address of
welcome.
Commissioner Anthony Hauck was the
first speaker of the evening. and he was
received with great applause. Mr.. Hauck
expressed thanks for his warm reception
and said he was greatly pleased at the
magnificent majority given to the Demo-
cratic candidates in the Seventh ward.
He added that he was willing to do any
thing in his power to improve the condi-
ton of the Seventh ward
Alderman-at-Large Midlige was the
next speaker. Mr.. Midlige said that the
recent majority given the Democratic
candidates in the ward showed that here
after the Seventh ward could be classed
as one of the strongest Democratic wards
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members for their loyal support His
speech was enthusiastically received.
Director Joseph j. Mulvaney was next
introduced Mr.. Mulvaney spoke about
party organization, and complimented the
Seventh ward on the excellent results of
the election.
Mr. Edward Whalen made a short
speech in the same strain, and at the
request of the crowd sang my Dudeen. !"
Commissioner Edward Barr was the
next speaker. Mr. Barr said that while
the Democratic majority given in the
ward was a great surprise, 1t still be-
hooved all Democrats to make a strong
fight and increase it at the fall elee-
ton. ~
The recently elected Alderman, William
F. Ritter, was next called upon. Mr..
Ritter expressed thanks for the support
given him, and said that he would gladly
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member Of the Board of Aldermen.
Mr. Edward H. Hoos, Jr., then made a
short address, apologizing for the absence
of Leader Davis and Mayor Hoos, who
were detained at some important meeting
downtown
The Chairman then introduced Mr.. Bow
lev who rendered several vocal selections,
which were greatly enjoyed by the crowd.
Mr. Albert Driscoll sang Sweet Innis-
carra" which was heartily applauded
Waiter Scheid and Anthony Reiner gave a
banjo duet, my Girl Mr.. Joseph Har-
DIV sang my Wild Irish Rose Mr.. Harry
Scheid sang and told humorous stories.
Mr., Albert Driscoll sang "Old Fashioned
Mother" A political song, mentioning the
names of the recently elected Democrats
and party leaders, was sung by. the mem-
bers of the club. and was heartily APP
plauded. An excellent supper was served
after the entertainment.
The RECEIPT on Committee was.--James
Mccarthy, Joseph Walsh, Miles McCar-
ron, John Prout, Michael Fagen, Edward
Whalen and Joseph Murray. Arrange
ment Committee. Timothy Aaron, James
Lilns, r. Curly, John Folk and j. Druene.
Among those present :--ComnlfS-
sioner Anthony Hauck, Alderman at Large
William Midlige, James Mulvaney, Alder
man William f. Ritter, Edward H Hoos,
Jr., Edward Barr, G ty Marshal Edgar
Vreeiand, Captain Nugent, Frank Ben
nett, Joseph Blaese, Ereeholder Joseph
Murray William Collins William Hora1
L. Froiburg, Thomas Keely. James Mc-