Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-13
REcEpTroN TO MIR. BARNES.

More than lOO, composed OF
teachers and officers of the six Pro-
testant Sunday schools of this city,
with their pastors, were at the re-
ception in Simpson M. e. church last
night rendered to E. w. Barnes, re-
Gently elected president Of the New
Jersey Sunday School Association.
The Sunday schools represented at
this gathering were the First Pres
byterian, of which Mr.. Barnes Is the
superintendent; First Baptist, Dan
ish M. e., Swedish Congregational,
Grace English Lutheran and Simpson
M. q. The pastor of each church
was present and took much interest
in the reception to the high honor
that a local Sunday school worker
had been chosen as the head Of the
state organization. All the churches
were well represented, az shown by a
vote taken. Rev. William H. Baw-
den, of the First Baptist church, pre-
sided, and Rev. James H. Northrup,
of the First Presbyterian church,
made the opening prayer.
Mrs. William H. Hesser presided
at the piano and Ernest Hilsdorf
rendered a vocal solo. Rev. DR..
&c y. VIiuihSy VI OlAhpSOh N. L.
church, made the address of welcome
in behalf of the churches. After this
Rev. Mr.. Bawden introduced Charles
r. Fletcher, superintendent of Simp-
son Sunday school, who spoke as the
representative of the Sunday school
workers of this city. Mr.. Fletcher,
In his remarks, said that this city is
to be congratulated on the honor 1t
had bestowed upon 1t in having the
chief officer of the state named from
one of its most earnest workers.
When Mr.. Barnes o to speak
he was given the Chatauqua salute.
He gave an address, particularly on
his work In the city and state for
many years in the interest of the
Sunday schools. His remarks were
interesting and well received. Aftel
this the congregation sang "Blest be
the Ties that Bind Our Hearts In
Christian Love-" Following this
Rev. William e. Foote, of Freehold,
state superintendent of teacher train
'ng, made the address of the even
ing. Rev. Mr.. Foote took for his
theme Sunday Schools Greatest
Work in the World" At the close
of the program refreshments were
served by the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the church and a most delightful Soc
ial time was enjoyed by all.
TENDERED SURPRISE.
On the evening of December 9, in
honor of his sixty-ffth birthday,
there was rendered to William Will
helm, of 1911 Broad street, a surprise
party, a score or more taking part
In the festivities. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Gangwere, Mr.. and Mrs. Fields,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hartmann
and their son Rodney, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Parsons and daughters, AL
ma and Ruth, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Wilhelm, Jr., and their son John;
Mrs. John Ellie and her daughter,
Kathryn; all of this city; also the
Rev. l.. H. Ketels, Mr.. and Mrs. John
William Kress and their daughter,
Elizabeth, Of Brooklyn.
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EXCELLENT PROGRAM.
An excellent program has been
arranged in connection with the
missionary meeting nuder the auspi-
ces of the Epworth League Of the
Danish M. E. church tonight, as fol-
lows:
Song.
Prayer, Rev. G. w. Hanson.
Scripture reading.
Song by choir.
Talk on missionary work, Rev. G.
Nelson, of Bethelship church, Brook
lyn.
Piano solo, Rapsodia zingara,
Necke, Miss Lillian Hanson.
Song male quartet.
CHARMING HOSTESS.
Miss Fannie Rossi, OF Washing
ton street, proved herself a charm
ing hostess at a reception given at
her home Saturday night. Music
both instrumental and vocal was en-
joyed by the gathering until 1890
O'Clock, when a sumptuous supper
was served.
APRON SALE.
The Philathea Glass will. hold a
fancy apron and homemade candy
sale in the Baptist chapel this even
ing. The aprons on sale will mako
very dCJSpldDle bhAo SiASo 49,
may be had at moderate prices.
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PERSONAL.
Mrs. Augustus Swinson, of Ogden
Place, has returned home after a two
months s%ojourn with relatives in Eu-
Mr.. and Mrs. Sabo, of Roosevelt,
spen yesterday afternoon as the guest
of Sander Kish, In State street.
Max A. Shapiro, of New Brunswick
avenue. is unable to leave his home ow-
ing to illness.
Nathan Jacobsen, of State street,
spent yesterday in company with
friends in New York.
Mrs. David Wohlgemuth, of Smith
street, spent Sunday as the guest of
friends in Newark.
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