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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
T0TTENvnLE.
MR.. PuRDY AGAIN PLEASED
T~oTTENvILLE AUDIENCE.

Richard A. Purdy, of New York, a
lecturer of Shakespearean plays,
made his third appearance here this
season before a large audience in X.
OF p. han last night. The lecture was
under the direction of the Department
of Education of the City of New York.
He ooh for his subject Richard III"
Mr.. Purdy gave a brief history of the
play before he began his lecture. His
Illustrations from the selections of
the play were excellent and We're
heartily %applauded. His portrayal
of the death of Henry VII at the
hands of Richard III and the win
ming of Lady Ann; and at last his be-
ing killed in battle far exceeded any
thing that has ever been seer here.
This was considered one of the finest
lectures that he has given here.
The next lecture will be given by
Frank l.. Blanchard on "The Wonders
of New York illustrated by stere-
opticon views.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
TOTTENVILLE.
FlREMEN AWAITING
OUTCOME or BILLS.

The volunteer .firemen here and
throughout the borough of Richmond
are still a~nXiously waiting to hear
what has become of the two bills that
were presented to the legislature at
Albany i'll their behalf some time ago.
These bills, If passed, would mean
much to each volunteer who has serv-
ed as such from the time of CONSOLE
daticn rrtil their respective volun-
tee CONF. n.4.5 were a8ao.oel BY the
paid department of the city of New
York. 1t also provides for all other
teer firemen may be superseded by the
paid system. The DeGroot bill Is al
so watched by the volunteers. This
bill provides that the board of esti-
mate and apportionment shall exam
inc and allow the claims of the volun-
teer firemen who did duty In the dis
tricts where they resided since 1898,
until their companies were mustered
out, to make way for the paid de-
partment. The bill says that the
board shall allow a fair and adequate
compensation for the services rem
dered by the volunteer firemen. None
but bona fide fire-flghters are eligible
for benefit under this law, SO that the
civil employees who became volun-
teer fremen just prior to the extinc-
tion of the volunteer system will not
come in for any benefits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
NOW WANTS THE PISTOL.

About four months ago William
Render, who works for j. F. Bedell,
the druggist, in Main street, found
q new thirty-two-calibre revolver in
the alleyway near the drug store.
This is about the same time that the
burglar scare was going on in this
place. He made inquiries of every
body in the vicinity to see If anyone
had lost it, but was unsuccessful.
The find looked very mysterious at
the time. Several days ago Edmund
Cuny, who keeps a jewelry store
door to the drug store, put in a claim
for it. Mr.. Render refused to give 1t
UP, saying that as he had inquired of
Mr.. Cuny at the time if he had lost
the pistol. Mr.. Cuny has now sum
moned him to appear before Magis-
trate Marsh in the second district
court in Stapleton at II o'clock Mon
day morning to try and get the pistol
from him. tff1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
WOODBRIDGE ITEMS.

The Young Women's Missionary
Society and the Mission Study Glass
will meet at the Methodist parsonage
on Thursday evening at s o'clock.
Mrs. w. j. Stewart has returned
to her home on Railway avenue after
visiting friends In Forest Hills.
Miss Edith Hinsdale, of Brooklyn,
is the guest of Mrs. S. b. H~insdale, in
Barron emu
Master Dale Etter, of Green street,
is visiting his cousin, Master Frank
Davidson, in Jersey City.
Miss Schmidt, of Railway avenue,
is spending Sunday in New Bruins
wick. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Boynton are
spending a few days at Atlantic City.
The Whist Club was very pleasant
ly entertained on, Friday afternoon at
the home of Miss George Brokaw, in
Sewaren. The first club prize. a lace
dolly, was won by Mrs. Robert Val
entine; the second, a box of handker-
chiefs, was won by Mrs. Frank Valen-
tine; the third, a Japanese gong, was
won by Mrs. c. j. Demarest, and the
fourth, a picture1iframe, was won by
Miss Louise Brewster. The first guest
prize, a vase, was won by Mrs. w. T.
Ames, and the second, a picture
frame, was won by Mrs. John Lock-
wood.
Mrs. S. F. Daily, of East Orange,
is the guest of Mrs. ]. F. Clarkson, on
Edgar's Hill.
Miss Haelig, of Railway avenue, is
spending Sunday out of town.
Mrs. Laurence Moore and Mrs. l..
r. Spencer will entertain at the club
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
PLEASANT PLAINS.
WAS
a GREAT SUCCESS.

The Young Mems Brotherhood, OF
st. Marks NJ. E. church, gave a mus
zeal and concer in the lecture DON
of the church last night. A large
number were present and an excel
lent program was rendered. The
music was furnished by the Aimia or
chestra, under the direction OF Pro
fessor Leonard Horn. The feature
of the evenings entertainment was
the fare comedy, Wanted, a Conf
dental Clerk" presented by the
young men. Those in the caste were
Edwin c. Shea, Reuben Candy, Harry
Kanningeiser, William Halle, EN-
nett Latourette and George Glass.
The following was the program:
Overture, orchestra.
Piano solo, Charles Schroeder.
Violin solo. Horace Mason.
Comedy, Wanted, A Confidential
Clerk"
Selection, orchestra.
Chorus, Young Mems Brotherhood.
Flute solo, e. c. Shea.
Ice cream was sold after the enter
tainment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
FROM A COAL HEAVIER
TO NEW JERSEY BAR.

Thomas Brown, of this borough,
has been admitted to the bar of this
state and is licensed to practice in all
of its courts.
The marked success attained by
this young mar is a very impressive
example of what may be accomplish
ed in this country by energy and per-
severance. Starting at the very bot
tom he has gradully worked his way
10 q point that is one of the most
honorable, a member of the New Jer-
sey Bar.
Mr.. Brown received his primary
education in the public school of this
borough, but did not graduate there-
from. Because by force of circum-
stances he was Obliged to leave school
and seek employment at the age of
fifteen. The first regular position
that he accepted was %Shoveling coal
on the Pennsylvania docks, which
was not an enviable or very lucrative
position to be selected by a boy of
fifteen, but being the only thing
available, was grasped for the pur-
pose of contributing TO the mainte-
nance of a large family of smaller
brothers and sisters. He was soon
promoted to a clerical position in the
shipping and terminal department,
which position he filled creditably TO
himself and his employers for two
years. Had he been content to re-
main with the Pennsylvania company
he might have advanced to a position
of prominence and trust, but this de-
sire for knowledge and advancement
promoted the seeking of other fields.
At the expiration of his two years of
clerical service he successfully passed
the civil service examination and was
t%hereupon appointed appointed a rail-
way postal clerk in the employ of the
United States Government.
He has been in this service for the
last seven years, and though offered
various promotions, he has declined
each and all, because here again his
mind was peering into the future and
its prospects, and planning something
great in the far beyond. The exam
nations required of postal clerks
yearly are sufficient in themselves to
test the capacity of most mems tall
ents, but in his case they seemed but
naught. During those eve years
he successfully passed the regent ex-
animation of New York state, receiv-
ing the academic diploma from the
state of New York. He then entered
the New York Law schools night ses-
sions. from which he graduated with
the degree of l.. l.. b., md all this in
view Of the fact that he complied
strictly with the exaetilg require
ments of the civil service. Through
all the absorbing studies. Mr.. Brown
newell lost track of the public affairs
of his native town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
South AMBoY.
SCHOOL BOARD
is ORGANIZED.
R. A. Dey Chosen President and
F. {. DeGraW Is Again
Chosen Secretary.

ThN Poard of Fducation hold tbeir
-. ,naa+inr Let nigbf rbo COO.
oaiiod fbe meafing to orde,
and ~ fref hnsinees was Tho alec.
~ ~ nrosiSont for tbe ensnino
- ~ mo- non,inatad and
3n-anironeiv elected Mr. Sntliff was
oieeted Woe nreeident and Nh De.
Grsw so%c got ~ NJ DeGraw stated
Ht"M ~ 80 80
aIse dasiring tbo ONO no was new
10 u0aiiiue 10
lse.iy sItisiiee tnat souie Saei. oiSI III,
.l0e'eu' ~ .gUtn~ ~ 40 60 80
~ seiEe Il %aa ma tn : NJ NJ. no,
y 9e9s v.bothor 4
ratseu ny q"r9Siosl "5 DaSrn1i 70
"eS l9sai tSr n1a,crow renIied
~ ~ 80 "A ~ agenronce nor
~ vas sA10 4 n"u nrittos I'M tho
ontS Z aestotant nostmaster
- +to Irnifed States also Of
seliei@i y n.ictnnt roetmoster een-
: 20 ~ fTTitad states.
The secretary stated he had the
credentials and necessary affidaYits
Of the three new members OF the
hoard. Mr.. Dew, Mr.. Littell and Mr.
Mullane.
The secretary next proceeded to
call the ron, lueEt D1lI6 HiNpSAt
Messrs. Dey. Coakley, Gundrum, Lit
tell DeGraw. Mullane, Slower, Sutliff
and Deibert.
The secretary read a communiea-
tion from Miss Edna M. Agen asking
for n nosition as teacher. 1t was
fled.
The clerk read a communication
addressed to the various Boards of
Edncation in the State of New Jersey |
from the Department of Public In
structions. Circular Of information
concerning necessity of making ade-
c,ata and reliable provision for the
current expenses of the public schools
for the school year 1907-1908, in
n,,iries having been received from
teachers and school officers indicating
nuch mi~sannrehension as to the
mount Of state school money which
is going to be available for the ensu-
mo vear The communication was
,.eea;ved and placed on file.
mmunioo+,o sionad nv all the
= auoant those in the hiph
teucnels eNoSpo ~ raoding &c fol-
Scnool uep" ,onn,yed ana fIed, "As
ipws1 wa % Edncotion of South Am
ine Doaiu " mnoh moe money
UOY Will lGStAf0 hAVCh
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
EUCHRE CLUB MET.

The members of the Pleasant
Plains Euchre Club were entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Benz, Sr., in Princes Bay, Thursday
night. and a delightful time was lad
by all present. The feature of the
evening was progressive point euchre.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess, after which the prizes
were awarded to those most success
full at cards. Mrs. John Peters was
awarded first ladies' prize, picture;
Mrs. Joshua Hitchcock, second, vase;
Mrs. Mortimer LaForge, consolation
prize: Mr.. Hitchcock, first gentle
mems prize, box of cigars; Mr.. Benz,
second, box of handkerchiefs; Mr..
LaForge, consolation prize. The next
meeting will be held at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Jessup, in Princes
Bay, next Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
LOCAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Burroughs, of
Trenton, n. j., are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Cougle, in johnson
avenue.
Repairs are being made to the Van
Name homestead, corner Main street
and Broadway.
The. basketball game tonight will
be between the knights of Pythias
team and the Trinity Five.
A meeting of the Active Athletic
Association will be held at their club
Dom tomorrow night.
Seymour Case, of Main street, was
a Plainfield visitor yesterday.
Welcome Council, Daughters of
America, held a meeting in Mechanic
hall last night.
William Boley, of R~ossville, was a
local visitor last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Hoehn, of Amboy
avenue, visited in Manhattan yester-
day.
Counsellor w. T. Elliott, of Bent
ley street, is seriously i'll at his home
in that place.
A meeting of Richmond Lodge No.
80, knights of Pythias, was held in
their hall last night.
William Cunningham, of Broad
way, was the guest of John Peterson,
in Broadway, this week.
Miss Maude Totteh has returned to
her home in Centre street, after a
visit with friends in Lakewood.
A theatre party, composed of John
Scott, Lester Brady, Stephen King,
William Gibbons, Harry King, Mich
ael Dolan and Francis M. Haggenty,
will attend the Hippodrome in Man
haitian tonight. A dinner will follow
the performance.
The Girls Social Club will be en-
tertained at the home of Miss Grace
Braden, in Johnson, avenue, Monday
night. The feature of the evening
will be cards. Refreshments will be
served.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Collins, in Elliott avenue, who
has been seriously i'll with pneumonia
the past week, was slightly improved
last night.
William Cook, who was seriously
i'll in Orange, N. j., last week, has
entirely recovered and returned to his
home in Wood avenue, Wednesday.
Mrs. o. w. Bedell, of Amboy e
nue.. was operated upon in the S. r.
Smith Infirmary Thursday of this
week. The operation was successful
and at last reports this morning she
was resting comfortably.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Cole returned
to their home, in Manhattan, after
spending the past two weeks with
Mrs. Coles father, Captain Abel Mar
tin, in Arents avenue, who has been
i'll with pneumonia.
At a meeting of the committee of
the several Royal Arcanum councils
on Staten Island, held this week. it
was decided to postpone the class
initiation from Saturday, March 80,
until Wednesday. April II.
The st. Paul's Sunday school held
a most successful food sale in the
lecture room of the church yesterday
Afternoon from 2 to 5 O'Clock.
Everything was sold and a neat sum
was realized.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
LECTURES ON THE ISLAND.

The illustrated lectures given un-
der the direction of the Department
of Education of the City of New
York in this borough last night were
as follows: George Washington" by
General George B. Lond, at Linole-
umville public school; "The Care of
the Eyes," by DR.. Edward G, Co
burn, at Port Richmond public
school; THE Relation of the Electric
Current to Magnetism by Freder-
ick w. Huntingvill, at public school
No. IA, Stapleton; and "RFichard
ILL.," by Richard A. Purdy, at X. of
p. hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23

sst.H Xxx ~ r-f At al M I
greet to state that in the Important
department of mathematics and phys
les this is not the case and the state
approval is therefore impossible for
the present year. If your board will
straighten up this department to high
school work I see no reason why reXf
year the school should not be placed
upon the approved list. Signed,
Louis Bevier, State Inspector of High
Schools"
Mr.. Gundrum moved that a on
mittee of three be appointed to confer
with Mr.. Bevier in regard to the mat
ter.
Mr.. Dey appointed Messrs. Sutliff,
Diebert and Slower and stated he
would accompany them if possible.
Under the head of new business
Mr.. Littell asked if the secretary
would kindly furnish him with the
following information: What amount
is derived from the state account for
high school department, What is the
cost of maintaining that high school
department. also the number of
teachers engaged in that department
and the number of pupils in the four
year grades of the high school de-
partment. Mr.. Littell stated there
seemed to be so murh talk about the
high school that he wished TO be in
formed a little in connection there
with.
Under special committees Mr..
Slower reported receiving from Sos
eph Phelps, of Sayreville, the sum of
$3.50 and from Hazel Booraem, of
South River, sum of SIS covering tut
ton fees. The amounts we're order
ed turned I've TO the collector.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
WOODBRIDGE.
CHURCH NOTES.
Methodist.

Methodist.
The subject Of Rev, Andrew
Henry's sermon for Sunday morning
is The Triumphal Entry" In the
evening a union service will be held
in the Presbyterian church.
Epworth League prayer service at
Gas o'clock. Topic, The Resurrec-
ton. Leader, Mr.. Laurence Henry.
All are cordially welcomed to these
services.
Presbyterian.
The Rev. Irving Maxwell, of Sails
bury Mills, N. Y, win preach at the
morning service. A union memorial
service in memory of the late pastor,
DR.. Joseph McNulty, will be held in
the evening. DR.. Mason, of Metuch-
en-, will preach the memorial sermon.
congregational.
"A Preface for Easter" Is the sub
iect of Rev. w. II. Jackson's sermon
for Sunday morning. In the evening
a union service will be held in the
Presbyterian church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23

Thomas Haliigan. of 1874 Hewitt
street, Bridgeport, Conn, is taking
Father Johns Medicine as a body
builder. Gained five pounds in one
week. 1t contains no injurious drugs.
A. J. Humphrey, &c Bevan street,
Cohoes. N. Y, has been in poor
health for nearly two years, so weak
at times it seemed miserable to live.
Since taking Father Johns Medicine
he has felt better in every way and
now eats we'll, sleeps we'll and is
growing stronger and fieshier daily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
SOUTH AMBoY LOCALS.

John Conklin, hailing from Mill
town, was arrested Friday under the
disorderly act and brought before the
recorder, who committed him to the
county Jail, whittier he was taken by
one of our local constables.
Linwood Vancleaf, of Catherine
street, has been i'll for several days.
A pocketbook, with a small sum of
money, was found between John
street and Bordentown avenue. Own
er can have same by calling at Neil
McGonigle's.
Mrs. Morris Newman is confined to
her home, in David street, with an
attack of the grip.
Richard Bowling. in attempting to
go through the Hoe in the Wall"
last week lost a wheel off of his
wagon. Mr.. Bowling is not the only
II that has met with losses OF ac-
count of that place in the past, but
we are more hopeful for those in the
future.
Mr., and Mrs. Willis Fisher, of
S%ayreville, were visitors at Mr.. and
Mrs. Sections last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
TO ELECT.

The Philemon Literary Club will
hold an important meeting and the
annual election of officers in Knights
of Pythias hall Monday afternoon.
The feature of the afternoon will be
the debate that was postponed from
February 4. The subject Of the de-
bate is, "Is the present output of fic-
ton beneficial or harmful" Those
who will take part are Mrs. w. D.
Frerichs, Miss Grace Yetman, Miss
Sally G. Shanks and Mrs. Gould ].
Jennings.
This will also be gust day and it
is expected that a large number will
be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
nIEAsANr PLAINS ITEAls.

Mr.. and Mrs. George BrOWn, OF
Passaic, were the guests of Captain
and Mrs. Philip DeWaters this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Helms have
returned to Jersey City after a visit
with friends in this place.
A large number of the young peo-
pie attended the lecture in Knights
of Pythias hall last night.
Miss Lulu Bovard has returned to
her home, in Portchester, after a visit
with friends in this place.
Captain Philip DeWaters was a
Perth Amboy visitor yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
LINCOLN SOCIAL CLUB.

The Lincoln SosiaI Club VIII award
a handsome silk umbrella at their
sociable to be held in Temperance
hall, in Centre street, Saturday, April
20. AT a recent meeting the follow
ing officers were elected: Alfred w.
Sleight, president; Harry Schneider,
tary. They have decided to organize
a baseball team for the coming ca
son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
.sTBE MUSIC

The Amicitia Association announce
that they will present Miss Gay Zen
ola McClaren in The Music Master
at their hall, in Amboy avenue, Fri
day night. April 10. AS an imperson-
ator Miss McClaren is second to none.
Her portrayal of the various charact-
ers in this play will no doubt be look
ed forward to by many who have
heard her before. She was cen in
st. Marks NJ. e. church several
weeks ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
FIRENIEN TO MEET.

There will be Il general meeting OF
the fire department held at Firemen's
hall. in Broadway, Monday night at
s o'clock. All iremen are requested
to be present as business O" import
ance concerning a parade to be held
in this borough mex fall will be dis
cussed. BY order of John Connors,
chief of fire department.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
SMOKER

The Fifth Ward Democratic Asso-
citation will hold their smoker and
social that was postponed several
weeks in their club room in Maple
Shade hall on Tuesday, April 2. An
elaborate program is being arranged
by the committee in charge. A cola
ton will be served after the program
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
HAD SECOND STROKE.

Captain Peter Androvette, of An
drovette avenue, Kreischerville, suf-
fered another stroke of apoplexy at
his home In that place yesterday. AT
last reports he was unconscious and
in a precarious condition. Captain
Androvette, who is the owner of the
B. Kreischer & Sons brick manufac-
fury at that place, was stricken about
a year ago and has not been able to
attend to his business since that time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
AT. sr. MARK,s HuRC

The subject of the sermon in st.
Marks NJ. E. church, by Rev. j. B. J.
Rhodes, pastor, tomorrow evening,
will be based on the hearing of the
local option bill at Albany last week.
His subject will be The Bright Side
of the Temperance Question" 1t is
expected that a large congregation
will be present. The subject of the
morning sermon will be THE Salt of
the Earth"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23


|habits ard had conduct and Feeling
before entering Inc schools ana the
tirst year teachers have ! difHcnlt
problem before them nv the time
the Bows and the girls reach the high
school ii is to be hoped that the foun-
cation has been fully laid and they
re well on their way for self-govern-
ment and intellectual training. Who
has had tba s-truggIc9 Wei me whole
cry is for the hi@b scbol teachers and
we are overlooked %apDarentlv. There
arc several of ne who are compelled
nv circumstance 10 assume consider
ab1e of tho resnonsihility of main
famine a homo vet he salaries paid
arc s~carooIv adennote for a teacher to
keen nm even a decent apDearance. II
is NOT unreasonable TO EXPECT an in
crease in the salaries once in ten or n
dozen years. A teachers experience
and years of faithful service ought
to make her more valuable. Are We
then receiving a Just and righteous
share of the aDportionment? There
appears to be no one to take up the
AUS for us. We must speak Tor
ourselves. Signed, Harriet Martin.
The communication was received and
placed on hle.
Bills amounting TO Sl3l.l4 were
ordered paid.
II was moved thal the Jerk $ sal
airy be $2OO pc annum.
The appointment of the various
committees was deferred until the
next meeting.
Mr.. Sutliff raised the question as
TO whether there should not be q
separate account for the school KEPT
1t the bank in order mat Whatever
tncrest might accrue 10 the school
lpportionment might be properly
10 that Altef con-
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lstilb VI w. ou'iln W ~ CeUS
d9 aPpOiuucu y SSIo
Or oio'cl anu .opoi' oH II hn"'0
u 'ne neA' hieeIns'
1t was ordered, upon the motion OF
DleDerl, nat whenever coal was
eceived at the schools TWO Slips
hould be made out, n tor Il jan
tor and one for h coal dealer, III
rider that the janitor might know
how much coal he was receiving,
tc.
inquiry was made as 10 whether
~ - ~
he school inspector in regard TO the !
OF the scnool. me secfe- |
airy stated nothing mad come to him $
.fter considerable talk 1t was stated
report had ben received by the for {
Ter president, Mr.. Pearse, and that |
had intended sending 1t to the
oard, but for some reason lac not $
one SO. Mr.. Fitch finally explained !
hat the school was not on the APP |
'roved list, and that it had been nee
essary in filling out certain blanks. {
'tc., to make a copy of the letter '
imposed to have been sent to Mr.. J
'earse.
Much discussion ensued as to the I
.eport made by DR.. Bevier, it being |
hought the report was contrary to I
he had intimated to the board
u some Lllle previously. n luItDSI
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
WORKEn HIS IVAN UP.

Arthur S. Schoen, of Bergen Hill,
entered the service of the Realty and
Commercial Company, whose head
quarters are in New York, about four
years ago as an agent. About two
years ago, by his assiduity and sue
cess in his business, he was promoted
to the position as a manager and this
week he was elected as first vice pres
ident and general manager of the
company with headquarters in New
ark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-23
CONTRACT

Wood & Brown, carpenters and
builders, of Amboy avenue. this
place. have been awarded the con
tract for the handsome residence of
George Thrall, in Station avenue.
Work will be begun on it shortly.
They expect to occupy it before the
summer season is over.