Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-05-02

VIOLET SPREAD A SUCCESS.

The Baptist Ladies Aid Society
conducted a successful affair in the
baptlst chapel last night. The name
violet spread must have aroused
much curiosity for the room was
crowded, eve standing room was
scarce.
After a few words of greeting by
the pastor the program was opened
by a duet by the Misses Carrie Arner
and Louise Rock. Mrs. J.. Bruce
Smith followed with an original poem
with frequent tributes to the pastor,
Rev. Hill, and explaining how the
money for the organ had beer raised,
and finally disclosing the meaning of
the violet spread" a most literal
meaning taking the shape of a violet
colored spread which she presented
to the pastor with a neat speech. Mr..
Hill was thoroughly surprised, but
was equal to the occasion in his APP
preciative acknowledgment.
A musical recitation was given by
Mrs. Eva Burnett, entitled ION the
Doorstep" Harry Tierney accom-
panied her. Miss Alice Frake and
Mr.. Andersen rendered several in
strumental solos. Dainty refresh
ments were served by the Misses
Beth and Nela Watson, Ada Hope,
Fannie Melick, Carrie Johnson, Mess
RS. Charles Mason. Greer, Miller, Dey,
Hoagland and Palmer.
The prevailing color in the
was violet and viOlets themselves
were conspicuously noticeable. The
ladies in charge were Mesdames
Woglom and Mrs. John Wood. This
L. Ju mo c0onnnoihln f0tt the nao1fno
of the dainty violet spread.
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE.
The interest of the entire high
school centers upon the debate be-
tween the two literary societies to be
held Friday afternoon in the auditor
ium. The subject is, Resolved, that
a high tariff is more beneficial for the
United States than a low tariff.
| Three young men from each society
will represent that society. The
three from the Senior-Sophomore
society are Thomas Hanson, Ira
Moore and Edgar Keuling, with
Stanley Hartshorn as alternate, and
the Junior-Freshman society team Is
composed of Leo Steiner, Walter
Barnes and Michael Shultz, with Ing
ward Greisen as alternate. The Sen
ior-Sophomore society will uphold
the affirmative side, the Junior
Freshman society, the negative.
CONCORDIA RECEPTION.
A number of the members and
their friends attended the private
dance given by the Concordia Dram
attic Society, in Dana nall, in Smith
| street, last night. A program had
been arranged by the committee in
charge. Among other selections was
a solo by Mrs. Jeppe Sondergaard.
A one-act sketch was well rendered
by Miss Poulsen and Miss Nelson.
Dancing was enjoyed by all and at
IL o'clock an excellent supper was
served, after which dancing was re-
sumed until an early hour.
HOME MISSIONARY MEETING.
The Home Missionary Society, of
the First Presbyterian church, held
a largely attended meeting in the
church parlors yesterday afternoon.
The subject was Porto Rico and
Cuba. Papers were read by Mrs.
Sidney Riddlestorffer, Mrs. Comings
and Mrs. Wilbur LaRoe. Refresh
ments were served by the ladies in
charge and a very pleasant social
hour was spent.
HOSPITAL DAY IN SCHOOL.
Tomorrow, the first Thursday of
the month, will be hospital day in the
schools of this city. The last two
months the receipts for this cause
have fallen off. Possibly many have
forgotten to bring their contributions
with them. This is the pupils oppor-
tdnity to give to the Perth Amboy
hospital.
MANDOLIN CLUB REHEARSAL.
The Lyric Mandolin Club me- last
night for rehearsal. The arrange
ments for the concert to be given by
the club May II in Wilder Hall are
progressing s~plendidly and a decided
success will, doubtless, be achieved,
The club will be assisted by several
well-known entertainers.
THAT FAMILY ALBUM.
Don't forget the Family Album to-
morrow night to be given by William
Sellar's class of young ladies In the
Baptist chapel. 1t will be a novel
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