The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-03-24
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4 CITY GOVERNMENT CLUB OR-
 GANIZED AT '. M. C. 4.
Boys Elect Mayor and Other City
 Omcers-Other Y. NJ. c. A. Notes.

Boys Elect n Mayor and Other City
 Omcers-Other Y. NJ. c. A. Notes.
 An innovation in the work of the boys department of the Y. M. c. A. is the club recently formed for the study of municipal government. The second meeting of the organization was held last evening in the assembly room ot the educational department. The most important feature of last nights meet ing was the election of mayor, city clerk and treasurer. The boys entered very enthusiastically into the election. Several candidates were slated and par tisanship ran high. Politics played no small part in the election. Much wire pulling had been done since the former meeting, but in spite of this eIort on the part of the embryo political posses, the first ballot showed no election, no candidate having the majority The report of the tellers showed a tie De- tween Annette and Stevens, with All derman following closely. The second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth ballots failed to decide the issue. The tide ot popularity, however, seemed to be swinging round gradually toward Stew ems and his supporters. Some strenu- ous lobbying and long-headed wire pulling worthy of more august bodies brought the desired effect, and on the seventh ballot the election was declared, with Stevens in the lead by bare ma jority.
 At the call of the chairman pro tenn. Schulz and Young escorted the newly elected mayor to, the chair, where he was loudly applauded, and in response made a very creditable speech, thank ing the citizens for their hearty support and assuring them of his purpose to conduct the affairs of this miniature city upon the principles of justice ana honesty.
 The usual amount of political favor itism was shown by the subsequent election of Annette as city clerk and Alderman as city treasurer. A poll tax of five cents per capita was voted as a requirement. of all citizens for eligibility as voters.
 After a few remarks of encourage ment and praise by Mir Rutledge, the boys secretary, and a speech by Il. C. Lust of the Yale Law school '06, who has kindly consented to act as counsel for the boys, the meeting adjourned un- til next Thursday night, when they will convene for the election of chief of po- lice, chief of the fire department and other officers.
 The purpose of this club, as conceived by the boys secretary, is to familiarize our young citizens with the institu- lions and methods of procedure of mod ern city government. By pursuing this course it is expected to acquaint the boys with the various phases of city government and instill within them the ideas of equity and civic righteousness which are such important qualifications for good citizenship. The purpose IS to form rather than reform.
 The next few days are to be times of unusual activity in the association, as special efforts are being exerted to com- nlete the campaign for the 2,O00 mem- bers. Owing to the increasing popular itv of the moving picture exhibitions there will be four performances to-day and tomorrow. The first of these will he given this afternoon at o'clock for boys only. The second will be given this evening at o'clock, to which the general public is invited. Views of a religious character will be exhibited to- morrow afternaan at o'clock for boys only. followed at o'clock by another exhibition for men only Persons out side of the association, as we'll as mem- hers. are invited to all of these interest," ing events.
 The closing number of the Star enter tainment course on Monday evening of fers an unusual attraction. Black Carl, king of magicians, will appear in com pany with the Boston Merry Musicians. Black Carl is reported to be the leading man of his race in this particular voca- ton. and a very attractive programme is assured.
 Next Wednesday evening a "Laffalot" is to be given in Foy auditorium as snecial feature of the 20O0 campaign. A side-splitting farce comedy will fur nish entertainment for old and young. Al the close refreshments will be serv- ed in the banquet hall and an opportu- nifty given to meet the prime movers in this most successful campaign. The general public is invited.