Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
OWLs Have Time
of Their Lines
at Jolly Dance

Unsurpassed In brilliancy the first
annual reception of the Owl Associa-
ton, which was held last night in
the Auditorium, equalled, if not ex-
celled, all other social functions of
similar nature ever recorded in the
history of the city. From O'Clock
last night until four this morning a
merry throng of well wishers of the
popular organization enjoyed the
dancing and many other forms of
entertainment afforded. In justice
to the members of the Owl Associa-
tion who labored faithfully for weeks
previous In preparation for the
affair, it is just and safe to say that
every individual was more than
pleased with the reception, which
proved true to predictions-the ban
ner event of the season.
1t was a splendid success and the
gorgeous decorations formed a most
elaborate scene. The refresh ment
service was of luxurious nature,
the cabaret performance was par ex-
cellence, and the dancing was most
enjoyable. Never was there in this
city any hall so beautifully decorated
as was the spacious Auditorium last
night The stage was covered with
large flower plants behind which
were C. Howard Smiths orchestra.
Large American flags and special il
Elimination features along with the
palms and flowers made the stage
appear like beautiful palm garden.
Covering the entire length and width
of the Auditorium a wonderfully
large American flag was attached
near the ceiling to the -trusses, hid
ing all the bare metal from the eye.
From the center of the flag extended
downward a fair-sized balloon, in the
center of which hung an artificial
owl. On the ends of the flag the dec
orations of the balconies commenced.
BY means Of streamers of red, white
and blue, and red aud black, the side
balconies were made to resemble
opera house boxes. They were indeed
cozy and exquisite. In the rear bal
cony, where refreshments were
served, flags and banners of many
different countries were strung
There were no long tables, as has
been the custom at all the other
balls, but instead finely fitted tables
seating four comprised the refresh
ment room Ice cream, cake, coffee
and sandwiches We're served.
The dancing was an enjoyable
feature of the evenings entertain
ment The music was pleasing and
the dance floor could not have been
better. A tucker was the first novel
dance of the evening. Under the
direction of John Campbell. who was
assisted by Louis Booz and Peter F
Campbell, the tucker was so man
aged as to receive Il mountain OF ap-
plause. Another novel dance i'll the
first part Of the program was the
Owls dance, a waltz TO the tune OF
when the Stars in the Sky Spell
Love" This dance was In the nature
Of a moonlight dance, although CON
siderable illumination was afforded
from the stage and from one of the
trusses which was hidden by the dec
orations, allowing but ray OF light
to beam down upon the dancers. A
schottische also received much ap-
probation in the first part.
At midnight supper hour was
held. Miss Veronica Corrigan and
Peter Van Syckle led the supper
march, which was one Of the largest
held at any ball. After marching
around the hall several times the
couple led the procession once
around in a semi-circle and when
they reached the center of the hall
Miss Corrigan was presented with a
beautiful bouquet Of flowers by
Mayor Ferd. Garretson. The march
was then made to the refreshment
balcony. After supper was served
the second part of the dance pro-
gram was commenced with waltz
Cabaret performance OF exceptional
merit was then given by three per
formers of the American Palm Gar
den. The latest song hits of the day
were sung. Jack Bird also enter
tanned with several parodies which
won continuous applause from the
large audience. A schottische and
tucker featured In the second part
and waltzes and two steps were also
enjoyed. At about 4 O'Clock this
morning Home, Sweet Home" was
played and the most delightful re-
ception of its nature was concluded.
The reception was held with no
outlook towards financial profit. No
expense was spared as the elaborate
decorations and the preparations
would indicate. To every individual
Of the Owl Association should be ac-
corded praise for the brilliancy and
success of the reception Joseph
Billott, who acted as chairman OF the
general committee, is especially de-
serving Of all the credit which can
be heaped upon him. The untirfng
efforts Of the entire committee under
Mr.. Billott are worthy of commenda-
ton. The floor committee, comprised
of Louis Booz and Peter Van Syckle,
who were assisted by Neal O'Brien
and John Campbell, acted ably. The
other members of the arrangement
committee were: Joseph Billott,
chairman; Peter F. Campbell. Andy
Schantz, Joseph Kelly, Edward
Clinchey, James Mullen, Edward
Anderson. Harry McDermott, David
Thomas, Addie Schantz. Edward
Regan, Lawrence oliver, Thomas
Hanson, william Hartmann, Neal
O'Brien, Joseph McGoldrick, and
Howard Hottie. Following are the
officers of the Owl organizations:
Louis Booz, president; John Camp
ho1I vina nresidpnt: Martin j