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*a ■■■■■How t6 Americana Fight tho PqTjIIo ilia rig* \ ’ Honccc- ItyL'dIs tho Cinri/iei Jtrcinc Mr. L. S\\dcr I ]|n(j nc! dr?erib vrtiat Ue calls a great ccelfciV I prrirnl.tical leap into the nrcana of sin, which, inThfother words, ic the establishment of a People’s Palace in Jersey city.. The Tabernacle, or Peoples Church, which is established in the heart of the down-town district, decided some time ngothst it wns no use swearing at the public-houses hj which it was surrounded ; it must enter the field against them in serious earnest.This it did by establishing the Peoples Palace of Jersey city. It has rolled up its sleeves and challenged the saloon to mortal combati Already it has drawn away mmiT. of its constituents through the potent agency of competition. It gives all the saloon gives, minus the liqnnr, and charges less. It offers its goods for exactly halt price, and tlios has inaugurated a ruinous, but most godly, competition. Among other attractions, it has a capacion? amusement hall, in which ten pins cost only five cents, shnftlc-board a nicklc apiece, and bagatelle, crukinole, quoits, and 30 different lands of small games, itfeb as chess, hjnlina, etc., absolutely free. As might be support'd under the circumstances the men sworn in npon them, and already there is no need of more room.Lack of capital alone prevents the accomo-dation of ten limes the present number.Closely o'lied witli the amusement department is the athletic depart meat, whieh is also immensely popular. In addition to.a fine gyinnnsinm, where systematic instruction is given, and wrestling, fencing, and boxing ore allowed. The Palace operates two separate side grounds, one for tennis plovers, and the other for lovers of baseball, lacrosse, football, and similar healthful sports.. The Palace is not n panpcrising institution. It proceeds upon scientific nud business principle}. U allows great liberty, but nniotains strict onler. Ne smoking is allowed on the premises, no boisterous or ungeotlemonly conduct is tolerated. Tt serves the purpose for which it was Created, and is a triumph success.. The institution is out of debt, and will uew allow its liabilities to become' greater than its nssots, _ It owns Gve buildings, including a magnificent hall for lectures, concerts and rations popn'nr entertainment?. It is wholly dependent upon public benevolence for the payment of current expenses, excepting the noiount realised from fees and tnilions which in the nntnre of the ease never can ' be rery large. . , • ‘osaid,-doubt spectin n rigli other* 1 heir teasy mthey irHnnkiotherwof dniland dmidst]was. upolicp,scene,personever, 1beingcom pire neewhenentryleave,hensittiffs Idetcnwhichlawfntlie Intiffs,an qiwhenrensoibe re.howrfondflmojntdiscoandconsishowandperfofendrBeMilCTte
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Mackay Mercury
Mackay, Queensland, AU
Tue, Apr 19, 1892
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