Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-26

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| pointment were Henry loft, who made
the motion, and George Walker, former
ly connected with a local labor paper,
who seconded Mr.. lofts motion. The
other twelve members present did not
vote. Mr.. Voorhees, motion embodies
the fact that Mr.. Christofferson is to
be recompensed for the time he has been
secretary.
Union Men In Ante Room.
There was a large delegation of IN
ion men in the ante-room when the sub
ieet was discussed, William j.. Murtagh,
of the Carpenters and Joiners' heading
the delegation. 1t was this union that
first adopted the resolution and was i'm
mediately backed by nine other local
labor organizations.
When the announcement of the vote
was made the union men left city hall
Immediately, INDUCING in outbursts of
satisfaction while enrOute.
While the wal between Mr.. Christof-
ferson and the unions is not a personal
fight, it is known to border on the pro-
fessional life of all concerned and the
union men of this city took the stand
against his appointment because he has
been known, during the past four years,
TO keep an open Snop IN connection
| with his electrical work.
Willing to Donate Salary.
When the matter was discussed it was
first declared that the unions objected
to the salary, but this argument subsid-
ed when Mr.. Christofferson declared
he would donate the amount of his sal
airy if the union organizations, as or
CARNATIONS, would subscribe $500.
Mr.. Christofferson also submitted fig
ures showing that over 10000 letters
will have to be sent out before July
4, which work cannot be lone at the
regular rate, for less than 800.
The entire matter, brought before the
committee by Mayor Bollschweiler, who
read the resolution from the unions, was
Eeonsidered as a factional fight by the
members present and no one spoke on
the question save Messrs. Walker, loft
Christofferson and Martin Momberg,
who stated, in his opinion, the resolu-
ton should not be considered seriously
by the committee.
Grotesque and Fancy Figures.
Believing that the grotesque and
fancy figures, both on foot and in
floats, were one of the features of the
monstrous parade held here last year
on July 4, in connection with the "safe
and sane celebration in this city, DR..
William E. Ramsay, chairman of the
automobile committee, extends an invi-
tation to every auto owner in this city
and vicinity to bedeck their car in holi.
day attire and join in line with those
who have already signifed their inten-
lions of assisting to make the affair a
success.
Many thought last year that the gro
tesque figures added a. zest and liveli-
ness that would have been regretfully
missed if the idea had not been sug-
gested by DR.. Ramsay and q few other
lovers of good clean fun. A similar
plan as adopted last year will be car
ried out this July and prizes awarded
to the most grotesque figures in the pa
rade, regardless of whether on foot or
astride.
Automobile Division.
Another division will contain the au.
tomobilists, who are to be judged &C,
cording to the attractiveness of the
cars. If enough owners signify their in.
tentions of entering cars bedecked in
a laughable way, another division will
be set aside for them. Prizes, as last
year, will be awarded to keep the ri
valry keen.
DR.. William Z. Ramsay desires to en-
phasize the fact that all auto owners
or individuals wishing to enter into the
parade regardless of division. are en-
tirely welcomed and will be greeted
with a glad hand by the committee,
even though the entry is not made un-
til the very morning of the great and
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contest last year, for the most comical
dressed marchers, were from New
Brunswick and did not enter until that
day.
Invites Autoists to Enter.
1t is planned to have things arranged
in better style, if possible, this year
and persons wishing to compete will
not even have to hand in their entry.
There is no committee in charge of the
grotesque part of the pageant, but DR..
Ramsay will look after this feature
again and also endeavor to have a long
string of autos in line.
He does not intend to issue personal
invitations to autoists, but expects ev-
cry one to understand that owing to
the broad territory necessary to cover
his foregoing invitation printed at his
request in the EVENING NEWS, will
be taken as a personal matter and prove
amply sufficient to create a desire and
longing to assist in making this feature
of the parade a laudable effort.
Thirty-five dollars additional sub
scriptions rave been secured by
Mayor Albert Bollschweiler since
last night. The new subscribers are:
John X. Sheehy, 50; Boynton Bros,
$40; James M. Glenn, IS; Burke &
Bolger, $40; Louis BRIGGS, S..