The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-01
THE DAVIS BALL
Columbia Hall Thronged
Last Night With
Guests Of the
Association.
BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT
Beautiful Decorations, Su-
perb Costumes and a
Genial Tone Char
acterized the Oo-
casion.
POLITICS TALKED ALOUD
Col. Smith Hailed as Next
Mayor and E. F. c. Young
Doomed for Governor.
THE POLICE JUSTICESHIPS
Nevin. Midlige and Murphy
Said to Want the Plums--
Aldermanlc, Police and
Street and Water Com
mission Aspirants.

1t was a splendid success. That's what
every body said who attended the an
nual invitation ball of the Robert Davis
Association. at Columbia Hall, Greenville,
last night.
Few prettier scenes have been witness
ed in Hudson County in the past decade
than was presented in that neatly
decorated resort. 1t was not only pretty
scene, but it was one full of interest,
politically as well as socially. That the
association is the one most popular organ
ization in Hudson County has been
demonstrated time and again by the great
number of pretty women who grace its
social affairs. They were out in force
last evening and young Democracy was
jubilant. But some of the old timers gave
the youths to understand that they had
no monopoly in the, line of gallantry or
even up-to-date terpsichorean accomplish
ments.
The vast hall had ben transformed into
a beautifully decorated ball room. The
rafters were hidden from view by festoon-
ed bands of red, white and blue carleton.
Stately and graceful palms fringed the
dancing floor and hid Holden's picked
orchestra, the members of which were
seated on the stage. Below the proscen-
fum arch was an arched floral inscription
of welcome" beneath which was sus-
pended splendid portrait of Standard
Bearer Robert Davis.
Seated around tables off the south side
of the hall, behind pillars decorated with
flags and pinioned with shields, were OBJ
served many men who have for years
Afad-
the city. They escorted their wives and
children.
The scene from the gallery at the east
end of the building was picturesque as
well as charming. A full view of the bali
room floor was presented. 1t was a beau
tiful panorama during the dances. The
costumes of many of the women were of
exquisite design, and the delicate tints of
fabrics and flashing rays of jet and dia-
mond ornaments all helped to make a
brilliant-even dazzling scene.
The grand march was led by Standard
Bearer Robert Davis at quarter to eleven
O'Clock with Miss Mary Dugan. Prior to
this the orchestra had given a concert,
and many availed themselves of the en-
ticing opportunities for waltz, polka or
two-step. Following the standard bearer
and Miss Dugan marched Colonel Robert
G. Smith and Mrs. James Ellington,
William Davis and Miss Rose Murphy,
Assemblyman James Murphy and Miss
Charlotte Toppin, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Somers and about one hundred equally
well known couples.
It was a social affair. But every Demo-
cratic politician of prominence in the
county was present, and all are not
terpsichorean experts. Such a thing as
the bringing together OF so many poll
ticians without some politics being dis
cussed is entirely out of question. Up in
the reception room there was whole lot
of political gossip. And MIR. Davis wasn't
seen up there.
Mayor Hoos' absence from the function
was commented upon. Colonel Robert G.
Smith was hailed by many as Our next
Mayor" But the Mayor had many
friends present who advocated his avail
ability as a candidate for a third term.
The Mayors friends wondered why he
was absent and all agreed that he would
have a satisfactory explanation.
Congressman Daily, suave and alert, had
the glad hand for everybody. Down deep
in his pocket was a Glbernatorial boom.
He discussed Bryan and the big Bryan
meeting. He wouldn't mind being dele
gate to the Nationaa convention. 1t was
generally conceded that ii Mr.. Bryan
would drop the Is to fallacy Hudson
county would again be found in the Dem
ocratic column next fall.
There were many advocates of Mr. e. f.
c. Young for the Gubernatorial nomina-
ton. and it wss generally conceded that If