Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-26
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS.

An interesting meeting of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society
of Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church was held last night in the
lecture room of the church. At this
time the annual election of officers
took place. Miss Marina GrHae,
president, presided, and conducted
the meeting. Mrs. J. c. Hoyt offered
the prayer and Mrs. Frank Herring
ton read from the scripture. An invi-
tation was read from Mrs. Corbett, of
Westfeld, district secretary of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary session
at the annual conference at Mont
clair, at Q o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
Miss Welshy b. Honsinger, of Nan
ching, China, principal of Stephen
/. Bafdwin's Normal School for Girls,
will be the speaker. The invitation
was read by Mrs. William Walters.
In the election of officers the follow
Ing were chosen: President, Miss
Marina Craze; first vice president,
Mrs. Jane 0gerington: second vice
president, Mrs. William q. Palmer;
third vice president, Mrs. George ID.
Runyon; recording secretary, Miss
Harriet Mead; treasurer, Mrs. O..
Sheath; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. William Waltersi assistant,
Miss Katherine Woglom; collectors,
Mrs. Van g. Munger, Mrs. Henry Pc
terson, Mrs. Tyrus Peck, Miss Kate
Drost, Mrs. Richards, Miss Katherine
Wlglom and Mrs. William Dink-
eiacker.
Mrs. William E. Palmer, who was
the speaker of the evening took foE
her subject, why We Should Do
Missionary Work Among Latin
Races The subject was an inter-
esting and instructive one. Mrs. Pal
mer has travelled through the Latin
countries and was well able to talk
on the subject, especially her descrip-
ton OF Rome.
Al social hour followed. The mite
boxes that have been given out for a
thank offering will be called in May
L, at that time and interesting pro-
gram will be given. In the heads
or the committees named Mrs. Frank
Harrington ID stairman- of enter
tainment, ii Miss Lucy Woglom
chairman OF refreshments. Two new
members Q added to the society.
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MRS. MILLER ENTERTAINs.
Mrs. j.. A. Miller, of 1877 Kearny
avenue. entertained about twenty-five
last night from this city and
out of town. The musical part of the
evening was in charge of Madame
Abbie Ciarkson Totten and the pro-
gram consisted of baritone solos rem
Tered by Charles Gilfn, Of Philadel-
)hia; bass solo, Arthur Davis, of Red
Bank; recitations by Miss Mabel
MULLEN; soprano solo, Madame Tot
en-, of Kearny avenue; piano solo,
Mss Elizabeth Miller, and a plano
Iuet with re teacher Madame Tot
Refreshments we're served by
he hostess. All expressed themselves
in taking their departure as 1ravfng1
na1Aa most enjoyahlla evening.
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PEERLESS CLUB PLANS.
plans are being made by the
members OF the Peerless Club Tor q
of social events to be held
following the lenten season. 1t IS
planned to give a dance n recep-
lion in Kroeger's Auditorium on
April Ii. Joseph Tracey Is chairman
Of the arrangement committee. On
saturday might q banquet VIII Dc
held in the club rooms In Fayette
street. Several applications for
membership have been received and
three new members Will be added to
the list.
CLIPPER A. O. MEET.
The Clipper Athletic Club gath
cred at the home of Richard Hem
derson in Kearny avenue last night
to hold their regular business meet
Ing. AT this meeting 1t was decided
to purchase q Barnes bicycle, which
will be ratified off, the proceeds to be
used to defray expenses for the COM
ing baseball season. After the bust
ness was transacted Harry Comings
gave a very interesting talk to the
members. Al social time, including
various indoor games was also held,
after which dainty refreshments
were served.
ANNIVERSARY EVENT.
To attingly celebrate the ninth
anniversary of her birth Miss Louise
Peterson, OF Barclay street, enter
tanned q number of friends at a re-
eeption last night. Games we're play
ed and singing enjoyed, after which
q repast was served. In the party
were the Misses Emma Nelson,
Beatrice Knudsen, Minnie Wiuff,
Clara Gerlufsen, Ellen Quisgaard,
Clara and Jennie Peterson, John
Anderson, Peter Christensen, johann
mes Nicholson and Lester and Rus
sci Lindberg.
SOCIAL EVENT TONIGHT.
Wilder hall tonight will be the
scene of a large and merry gather
ing when a fancy dress ball win be
given for the benefit of the Educa-
tional Alliance under the auspices
OF the Young Mems Hebrew Associas
sion. Five handsome prizes have been
secured and the number of tickets
already disposed of warrants the az
fair to be well attended. The hall
will be prettily arranged and those
attending are assured or q good time.
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GooDWILLs 10 DANCE.
Invitations have been issued by
she members of the Goodwill Assoc
citation fer a private dance and reeep-
zion to be held IN their headquarters
Al Smith street. On Easter Monday
night. The event will be for the
members and their intimate friends.
A.. B. Nelson's orchestra will furnish
music.
BRIDGE Club TOMORROW.
Miss Laura Brodhead, OF Market