Downtown Trenton, 1929

'SKETCHES OF THE YOUNG MEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION AND THE AUDAX CLUB

CLUB that was once prominent in the History of Trenton Jewry was The Young Men's Hebrew Association, a literary and social body organized by a number of young men who since have be-me successful in business circles. Through the years of ; existence, the society maintained a worthy record in the development of the cultural life of the Jewish young men the city. Its activities were numerous and varied, attract-g a good-size membership to its roll.

The formation of The Young Men's Hebrew Association is the result of several attempts to establish a permanent group of Jewish youths. Organizations by the same name listed prior to its founding. What seems to have been one these forerunners is cited in an item published in The We Gazette, ^P January 7, 1907, telling of a first annual dance of a Young Men's Hebrew Association held on the previous evening in Gibb's Dancing Academy, Taylor Opera House Building. Those in charge of this affair were: Simon Wolberg, Herman Mallowitz and Benjamin Fine‑

The history, however, of The Young Men's Hebrew

association as a permanent body begins December 5, 1909. this day a meeting was held at the home of William Iveson, South Broad Street. The following were elected

office: Joseph Stone, president; David Josephson, vice‑

president; Charles Gpinsky, secretary; Joseph Bulitsky,

treasurer; and William Haveson, Herman Haveson, and Barney Lavine, the board of governors. The names of the original charter members are: Charles Gilinsky, Harry Havinson, Joseph Stone, David Josephson, M. Appelstein, SamHaveson, Barney Lavine, Joseph Bulitsky, Lemkin, Herman Haveson, Samuel Swernofsky and Isaac Bulitsky. It was decided the fee for charter members was be $1.00 and the dues for membership be fifteen cents a Ac. A resolution was passed requesting the board of 'errors to draft a letter for securing contributions from sons interested in the welfare of the society.

The next meeting of the body was held on December 12th, I at that time the matter concerning the renting  as permanent quarters was discussed. As the treasury he society was very limited the members concluded that r $7 a month was as high a rent as they could afford to The third session was held at the home of Joseph Buitsky, 211 Fall Street. A contribution of $10 was received from Hon. Ira Wood. A letter of thanks was led to be sent to him. William Haveson was extended )te of thanks for the good work he had done for the

that a committee secure rooms. At the sixth meeting, the committee reported that they could get rooms from Dr. William Julian on South Broad Street. A resolution was passed empowering the committee to take the rooms and to pay a deposit of $5.

Upon taking over the first permanent quarters the body purchased furnishings which included a bookcase. A contingent fund was started and the 90 cents collected went toward the library. Harry Rosenberg was appointed librarian, being the first to hold that_, official position, It was about this time the society began to conduct more formal meetings with reports from committees and officers. The group had assumed such importance that the idea of having a password was discussed, resulting in a resolution being passed for the same. And here perhaps for the first time, this secret utterance is disclosed in cold print. The password adopted was "Amicus." Later this formality was abolished.

The officers of the Young Men's Hebrew Association had a way of keeping discipline by imposing severe fines. At a meeting held on April 3rd, the following disorderly youths forfeited their means for securing a seat in the gallery at the Trent by donating ten cents each to the treasury: George Freeman, Joseph Bulitsky, Isaac Bulitsky, Michael Applestein, Barney Lavine and Harry Levinson. Among other troubles that faced the organization was the keeping of the room in neat and clean condition and, from time to time, until a person was secured for this work, calls were made for volunteer squfli.o

It was during this period (March-April) that the members found the quarters too small and discussions were held relative to securing larger quarters. At a later time larger quarters were taken in the front part of the building.

One of the first out-of-door activities of the association was the formation of a baselYaricrub. The following were appointed at a meeting held June 19th to play the nine of "the Adelphi Club on an excursion to be held by that body: Lavinson, catcher; Sutnick, pitcher; Applestein, first base; Lavine, second base; Freeman, shortstop; J. Bulitsky, third base; Budson, left field; Haveson, centre field; and Glazier, substitute. The club was also active in basketball.

The second election of officers was held June 5th, with the following results: Herman Mallowitz, president; Samuel Swernofsky, vice-president; Louis Fromkin, secre­tary; and William Haveson, treasurer.                                        .

'SKETCHES OF THE YOUNG MEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION A

CLUB that was once prominent in the History of Trenton Jewry was The Young Men's Hebrew Association, a literary and social body organized by a number of young men who since have be­come successful in business circles. Through the years of its existence,the society maintained a worthy record in the development of the  life of the Jewish young men of the city. Its activities were numerous and varied, attract­ing a good-size membership to its roll.

The formation of The Young Men's Hebrew Association was the result of several attempts to establish a permanent group of Jewish youths. Organizations by the same name existed prior to its founding. What seems to have been one of these forerunners is cited in an item published in The State Gazette, January 7, ^-1907, telling of a first annual Glance of a Young Men's Hebrew Association held on the previous evening in Gibb's Dancing Academy, Taylor Opera House Building. Those in charge of this affair were: Solomon Wolberg, Herman Mallowitz and Benjamin Fine-berg.

The history, however, of The Young Men's Hebrew Association as a permanent body begins December 5, 1909. On this day a meeting was held at the home of William Haveson, South Broad Street. The following were elected to office: Joseph Stone, president; David Josephson, vice-president; Charles Gpinsky, secretary; Joseph Bulitsky, treasurer; and William Haveson, Herman Haveson, and ''Barney Lavine, board of governors. The names of the original charter members are: Charles Gilinsky, Harry Levinson, Joseph Stone, David Josephson, M. Appelstein, William Haveson, Barney Lavine, Joseph Bulitsky, L. Fromkin, Herman Haveson, Samuel Swernofsky and Isaac Bulitsky. It was decided the fee for charter members was ^4k-"to be $1.00 and the dues for membership be fifteen cents a week. A resolution was passed requesting the board of governors to draft a letter for securing contributions from persons interested in the welfare of the society.

The next meeting of the body was held December 12th, and at that time the matter concerning the renting of a room as permanent quarters was discussed. As the treasury of the society was very limited the members concluded that $6 or $7 a month was as high a rent as they could afford to pay. The third session was held at the home of Joseph Bulitsky, 211 Fall Street. A contribution of $10 was received from Hon. Ira Wood. A letter of thanks was drafted to be sent to him. William Haveson was extended a vote of thanks for the good work he had done for the society.

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that a committee secure rooms. At the sixth meeting _,the committee reported that they could get rooms from Dr. William Julian on South Broad Street. A resolution was passed empowering the committee to take the rooms and to pay a deposit of $5.

Upon taking over the first permanent quarters the body purchased furnishings which included a bookcase. A contingent fund was started and the 90 cents collected went toward the library. Harry Rosenberg was appointed librarian, being the first to hold that official position_s It was about this time the society began to conduct more formal meetings with reports from committees and officers. The group had assumed such importance that the idea of having a password was discussed, resulting in a resolution being passed for the same. And here perhaps for the first time this secret utterance is disclosed in cold print. The password adopted was "Amicus." Later this formality was abolished.

The officers of the Young Men's Hebrew Association had a way of keeping discipline by imposing severe fines. At a meeting held on April 3rd, the following disorderly youths forfeited their means for securing a seat in the gallery at the Trent by donating ten cents each to the treasury: George Freeman, Joseph Bulitsky, Isaac Bulitsky, Michael Applestein, Barney Lavine and Harry Levinson. Among other troubles that faced the organization was the keeping of the room in neat and clean condition and, from time to time, until a person was secured for this work, calls were made for volunteer squO...

It was during this period (March-April) that the members found the quarters too small and discussions were held relative to securing larger quarters. At a later time larger quarters were taken in the front part of the building.

One of the first out-of-door activities of the association was the formation of a ba_tebiTicru^-b. The following were appointed at a meeting held June 19th to play the nine of

-the Adelphi Club on an excursion to be held by that body: Lavinson, catcher; Sutnick, pitcher; Applestein, first base; Lavine, second base; Freeman, short stop; J. Bulitsky, third base; Budson, left field; Haveson, centre field; and Glazier, substitute. The club was also active in basketball.

The second election of officers was held June 5th, with the following results: Herman Mallowitz, president; Samuel Swernofsky, vice-president; Louis Fromkin, secre­tary; and William Haveson, treasurer. At the following meeting the officers were installed and the president an-pointed Charip.

Jews in • Trenton History

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House Committee, E. Fuld, B. Elting, Entertainment Committee, P. Lazarus, bacher, J. Kahn; Library Committee,

C.   Cohn, J. Berman; Membership C

D.   Block, H. Frank."

At a time, which has not been definitely a club became a purely social body under the Progress Club. For several years the headq thrniambra Building on North Warren five or six years ago the Broughton resident State Street was purchased as a permanent about this period that The Sphinx Club, group, merged with the organization. (A 12 deal with this club.) In 1925 a country Lawrenceville Road, near Lawrenceville, wz country home. This place, which has a fine all the facilities for comfort and pleasure, opened with a Clambake and Golf Match 1925. The members were greeted by the Pre Kreuger, and following an inspection of the grounds, a social time was held. One of the day was a "one hole match" between Mr. Km Goldberg, one of the directors. The day wa close with an entertainment in the evening. year the name of the organization was chang City and Country Club.

THE ORIGINAL 1 CLUB Left to Right—Standing:—Dr. Maurice Newton, Gilbert Klinkowstein, I. Spector, Jerome Kfinkowstein, Harry Papier, Joseph Newman, Jacob Wirtschafter, Arthur Pollinger, Meyer Bontelje, Robert Harris,	"Manny" Kun. Sitting:—Dr. M. Weiss, Joseph Papivitz, Thomas A. Zorn, Ralph Newton, Maurice 13k Zorn. (The picture was taken about 1915-1916.) —Cour/es)