The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-29
CATHOLIC SEASON
Church Societies Busy Pre-
pairing Plans for the
Winters Soc ial
Events.
GREAT ACTIVITY EVIDENT
ST.. Joseph's and st. Aloysius'
Lyceums to the Fore
Among the Churches.

Now that the cool weather is setting in
social functions are being revived with
more interest than ever. Especially busy
will the Catholic societies of this city be
during this social season. All are enjoy
ing prosperity as recent reports show.
Each organization is naturally DESTROYS
of advancing its interests and as a result
of this manifestation a decidedly success
full termination of the season is antici-
pated on all sides.
Fall meetings have been held and the
members have shown their intention Of
working tremendously and for the benefit
Of the society with which they are afili-
ated. plans for the coming months of ac-
tivity have been mapped out to some ex-
tent by several clubs. while the social
programmes of other societies are in
definite as yet.
st. Joseph's Lyceum win start the ball
a-rolling with a euchre and dance to be
held in the Lyceum Hall on Pavonia ave-
nue. on October Il. This organization of
young men, with the young ladies' as as
sociate members, is perhaps more COM
fortaDly situated in regards to facilities
for social functions than most of the
Catholic clubs in the city. Pavonia Hall
is a handsome. spacious structure, well
adapted for euchres, entertainments or
dances. Here the tables will be prepared
for the proposed big euchre Committees
have been selected and at least four hun
bred players are expected to join In max
ing this event a huge success. Later in
the season the thespians Of the Lyeeum
will present the success of last season,
May Blossoms, This pretty piece was
well received when last produced. reflect
ing much credit on the able amateurs.
st. Aloysius' Parish ON the West Side,
soon follows the Lyceum enchre, with an
Father John A. Sullivan has been formu-
lating plans with the assistance Of the
Ladies Auxiliary, for a euchre and dance
to be held in the parish hall on West
Side avenue, on October ID.
Prizes of an descriptions and many Of
which are handsome as wen as valuable,
have been donated. These viii be award
ed to the numerous winners. This event,
is to to be the social event Of the season
in the parish and a successful ending is
anticipated by those interested in the pre-
parations. Dancing will follow the dis
tribution Of prizes. Refreshments are also
to be served by the ladies.
A Harvest Fair, is the title of the
event, the Rev. Joseph Meehan, of All
Saints Parish in Lafayette, is preparing,
aided by the young people Of the parish.
October 16, II, IS and 10, are the dates set
apart for this event. The parish hall
at Lafayette and Wilton streets will be
the scene of the merrymaking. Decora-
tions win be placed about the large hail.
and numerous booths and stands will be
erected, at which pretty girls will be on
hand to look after the wants of the large
gathering anticipated. Prizes of much
value are to be awarded on the closing
night. One is d trip to the Paris EXPOSE
ton. This is a prize well worth winning
and already a great many tickets have
been purchased for this particular prize.
Dancing is to be a feature of the event.
Among the clubs to present dramas this
fall for the benefit of the church to
which they are attached is st. Paul's OF
G%Ieenville. Several interesting meetings
have been held by these young men for
the purpose Of selecting a play and a
cast. There is good material in the club,
and If drilled properly, the young anna
teurs can make a success of their pro-
posed task. Many successes have fallen
to the lot of the Dramatic Circle in years
gone by, but last year there appeared to
be an apathetic feeling among the MEM
bers. with the result that the dramatic
side Of the club went practically to pieces.
Interest has been revived and good re-
suits are looked for.
The first event on the programme of ST.
Patrick's Catholic Club is a pool tour
Director Charles OFConnor is
preparing for this. The arrangements
were delayed some by the young man,
who became a benedict a few weeks ago,
and he was warmly welcomed into the
ranks Of the benedict's circle.
The tournament win begin shortly.
Handicaps are to be given to some play
ers. This work takes much time, as the
person in charge has to figure on the
ability Of each player to handle the cue.
Al handsome inlaid billiard cue is the
trophy to be played for. Progressive Gu
chres win probably follow later in the
season.
Other organizations have been mapping
out lengthy social programmes. and these
will be published later.