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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
MISS MAUDE DIXON
ON OFFICIAL VISIT
Dist. Deputy Grand Matron'S
Home Coming to Huguenot
Chapter, 0. E. S., Last Night
Was a Pleasing Event.
spec.a, to the EVENING NEWS.

Tottenville, May 3-District Deputy
Grand Matron Miss Maude Dixon,
accompanied by Assistant Grand Lee
turer Fred May, made an official visit
to Huguenot Chapter NO SS, Order
of the Eastern Star. at the Masonic
temple last night. The occasion was
the homecoming of Miss Dixon to
her own chapter and was one of the
most elaborate given to an official on
a visitation of this kind. Worthy
Matron Mrs. Anita VanWagner and
Worthy Patron Chauncey Goodrich
received the distinguished visitors,
after which they were introduced by
Past District Deputy Mrs. Abram M.
Sprague and Assistant Grand Lee
turer Henry LaForge and escorted to
their stations by the five points of
the chapter and the marshal.
There were more than two hun
dred present, including members of
the chapter and visitors from Raritan
Chapter of Perth Amboy, Beacon
Light Chapter of Port Richmond,
Rebecca Chapter of Stapleton. New
York and Brooklyn, together with
many Master Masons from the local
and neighboring lodges. The lodge
room was decorated in green and
white under the supervision of the
Associate Matron Mrs. John Deitrick
and the floral committee. Miss Dixon
following her presentation to the as
semb1age made beautiful address
In which she spoke on the subject of
Happiness" and upon her return to
her home lodge. Mr.. May followed
with pleasing address as also did
Assistant Grand Patron William Sc
guine, of the Grand Chapter of the
State of New York Miss Dixon was
presented with silver mesh bag
from the chapter. the presentation
being made by Past District Deputy
Mrs. Edward Streeter. She also re-
ceived many other gifts of cut glass
and silver and large bouquet of
pink carnations, the latter presenta-
ton being made by Mrs. Ruth Rich
ards, the marshal. Mr.. May was pre-
sented with stickpin from the chap
ter. ~
The musical part of the program
included vocal solo by Mrs. Arthur
F. Decker; instrumental duet by AL
fred Anderson, violin, and Mrs.
Streeter, piano, and vocal duet by
Miss Lydia Doxey and Mrs Alfred
Anderson, entitled welcome Home
| to Chapter" and Mrs. William d.
Frerichs gave a reading. After the
reception. to the district deputy and
assistant grand lecturer collation.
was served in the banquet hall to the
guests and members of the chapter.
Mrs Decker was in charge of the re-
freshments and Mrs. Frerichs was in
lcharge of the entertainment The af-
| fair was one of the most successful
the chapter has ever held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. william O'Donnell OF
Manhattan, visited in Prince Bay this
week.
Harry Crosby has gone to his home
up the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Wardlaw have
returned home to Brooklyn.
John Nuttall. formerly with Shar-
rott Brothers, is with Frank Young, at
his Perth Amboy meat market.
Mrs. J. Zelyph has returned to Ros-
ellie Park after visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Morton have
returned from a wedding tour and
have taken up their residence in
Annadale.
Miss Juliette Let's has returned to
New Brunswick after a visit here.
Mrs. w. Madden has returned to
the Bronx, after visit with Mrs. j. A.
White.
Mrs. Anthony Fornes II recovering
slowly from recent Illness.
The Woodrow Ladies Aid Society
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
Albert Houseman yesterday afternoon.
An entertainment and social for the
benefit of the Star of the Sea Chapel
will be held at that place Tuesday
night, May 20.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
TOTTENvlLLE

Mrs. William I. Reed, wife of the
pastor of st. Paul's church, has been
called to Chambersburg, Pa, because
of the illness of her mother.
Mrs. jeremiah Fithian and two
children left yesterday for a visit
with relatives at Utica.
James Pearsall, of Brooklyn, vis-
tied here yesterday.
Mrs. Fannie Lewis Is home after q
visit at East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Motorcycle Patrolman Richard Ir-
win, who has been temporarily assign
ed to the motor repair shop of the
police department, was yesterday
transferred to that department.
Motorcycle Patrolman Wilbur Ba-
con, who was injured when he threw
his machine aside to avoid hitting a
man at Stapleton, has returned to
duty again.
The monthly meeting of the Aque-
honga Athletic Club will be held at
the club house tonight.
An interesting meeting of the w. G..
T. U. was held yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Arversen of But
Ter avenue.
There will be a meeting of St.
Pauls Ushers Association tonight at
the home Of Earle Laing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
WOMEN OF. ISLAND BEING
DRILLED FOR SERVICE
essoaal to ths DvRvlN0 NHws

,rottenville, May s:--Members Of
The. American Women's League for
Self Defense, that had 4 camp at
hnssfak PxfK q. BahnfggqL ia Ia 'ss'fsss
pairing to do its share In tho present
crisis that Is confronting tho country.
For two years they have been receiv-
Ing Instructions and last year while
at camp on Staten Island they were
given first aid, signaling, reconnais-
sance, swimming, hygiene and resus-
citation were taught under military
rule. The camp was on the property
of General Ida Powell Priest. at
Huguenot Park, and attracted con-
siderable attention during the sum-
mer.
Permission was granted to wear
the regulation army shirt. black
necktie and army hat The infantry
wear Norfolk Jackets and skirts. and
cavalry breeches and driving coats.
At present cavalry classes meet at
Broadway and Sixty-ninth street.
Regular drill for the league is held
at the Sixty ninth Regiment Armory,
Twenty-sixth street and Lexington
avenue.
There are branches of the league
In South Orange, Newark and
Brooklyn, and about 1900 women
now belong.
Many of the women have attended
drill on Governors Island, under the
command of General Ida Powell
officers.
Every woman should belong to
this league. and any desirous of do
Ing so can obtain further particulars
from General Ida Powell Priest, No.
156 Broadway, New York City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
AND SONS
AT MATAWAN EVENT
Banquet Served by the 7. M
c. A. of the Borough at the
Methodist Church Proves a
Delightful Event.
Special TO the EVENING NEWS.

special TO the EFEEfNG NEWS
Matawan, May 3.-The first annual
rather and son BANQUET of the Mata-
wan Y. nj. @. A. held In the Lecture
room OF the First Methodist church
last night was one of the most suu-
cessful events of its kind ever held in
the borough. There were over I00
persons present and at the close OF the
AFFAIR, the Matawan Y. NJ G. A. it was
found was enriched by the sum of $50,
this amount being cleared after all the
expenses had been paid.
The principal speaker of the evcn-
ing was DR.. George III. Horne OF Brook
lyn. DIR. Horne spoke on the benefit
and the help of the Y. M. C. A. to the
young men and the great work the or
ganization Is doing and has done. Mr..
Horne carried his hearers with him
throughout his speech and was en-
Enthusiastically applauded at the close
OF his address,
Other interesting speakers Were o.
+. Gardener, Of Princeton, County Sup
erintendent e. f. Judd, ATTORNEY John
p. Lloyd, president of the Board of Di-
rectors, and Professor Frank Howard
Lloyd. Professor Lloyd spoke on the
work of the public school and as this
subject Is nearest his heart, gave an
address and facts to the men concern
ing the teachings of the schools and
the works of the teachers that will
long remain in their minds and be food
of honest thought for some time to
come.
Paul Weber, a young man In the
High School and member of the local
Y. M. c. A, and much interested in
the work Of the organization, spoke on
What Boy Should Expect of His
Father" And Rev. Charles H. Bruce
answered the address or speech with
What q Father Should Expect of His
Son." Both of these addresses were out
of the ordinary and brought forth
much applause.
The dinner last night also brought to
light new toastmaster who will no
doubt become as famous as others thar
the borough has turned out. he Is At
torney Harold 8. Close. Mr.. Closa
carried off his part of the program to
perfection and has won a name for
himself in this capacity that will no
doubt make him in great demand for
these occasions.
The meeting was opened with thu
entire assembly singing America, after
which prayer was offered by Rev. John
Allen, pastor of the First Methodist
church, and the meeting closed with
the singing of the Star Spangled ban
ner." the entire audience standing
During the evening music WAS rem
dered by local talent. William Shep-
herd and Adam Banks singing sol0i
and Mrs. Sidney Parsons at the plano
The dinner was served by the Won1-
ans Club of the town under the per
sonal direction of Mrs. Il. e. Davies
and was one of the most successful Al
it's kind ever held in this locality. Th(
menu was greatly enjoyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
.HOMELANDS SHOW
At n. ]. MUSEUM
Exhibit Has Met With Splendid
Response by Both Native
and Foreign Born = Many
Nations are Represented.
specia, to tho EVENING HEps.

Trenton, May 3.-The Homelands
exhibit held during the last month by
the New Jersey State museum in Tren-
ton has been q success, and has met
with such splendid response from both
native and foreign-born Americans
that It could be duplicated to advan-
tage by many other cities and towns In
the state.
Theispecial exhibition hall and every
other \ayailable bit of space In the
stats Museum fairly sparkles with the
llRzas;clogs ef tbs hspdsEA g g IN n
the Homelands Of Trenton"s fore1en-
born. There are great samoyars, old
brass candlesticks. and other beautiful
pieces of metal-ware from Russia,
crochetted bed-spreads and exquisite
laces and Observation-Disclosures from It
ally, bright colored bits of hand-weav-
ing and embroidery from Hungary,
pipes and stems and q spinning eel
from Germany, fine old pottery from
England, and examples of native
craftsmanship from many other coun-
tries. One case contains coins of many
nations. another bits Of typical Jewell
ry, another tableware and quaint kitch-
en- utensils. Most of these articles come
from the homes of the so-called poor,
and are, therefore, especially typical
of the native art and handicraft Of the
countries they represent.
And this the way they were COL
lected. Miss Perry, in charge of the
museum, first of all asked one teach
er from each public and parochial
school in the city, to come to q meet
ing at the museum. At that meet
ing she told them about the Home
lands exhibits that had been already
held In Indianapolis and Newark, and
their great success, and asked the
schools Of Trenton to help her collect
the same sort of on exhibit.
The result was that fifteen prelim-
mary exhibits were held in the
schools of the city. The teachers
asked the children to bring from their
homes any handmade things that
their parents had brought from the
"old country" explaining to them the
sort of things that were wanted. Each
school displayed these articles for a
day or VITO, and by asking the parents
to attend the exhibit, made Of 1t
social event and thus created q local
interest in that community. Miss
Perry selected the best articles from
each of these exhibits, asked the chill
dren If she might borrow them to
show in the museum, and labeled
them carefully so none might be mis-
laid or lost At the close of the ex-
hibit the things will be returned to
the schools, and the teachers will see
that they are properly distributed to
their owners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
FINAL REHEARSAL
FOR Y. N. c. A. SHOW
Finishing Touches viii be Put
on Different Acts Tonight
for Big Vaudeville Show To-
morrow and Sat. Nights.

The last rehearsal for the first an
nual vaudeville show to be presented
by members of the local Y. M. G. A..
under the direction of the physical
department will be held in the "Y"
gymnasium tonight The stage is be-
ing erected today and all of the per-
formers will appear in the same cos
tunes they will wear at the two per-
formances which will be given to-
morrow night and Saturday night.
Semi-final rehearsals were held last
night by many of those taking part,
1T not being until about IL o'clock
that the last strangers" left the as
ISOLATION building.
Members of all of the divisions and
classes of the association are taking
part in this show, which is the first
of its kind to be attempted. The boys
will present two acts. one being q
sketch entitled Imaginary Directors
Meeting" There will be an exhibit
ton electric wand drill by members
of the senior leaders class and three
of the leaders will also present q
statue posing act. There will be sing
ing and instrumental numbers and
several comedy acts. Two twenty
flve-minute sketches have been pre-
pared, one being stopped Up Sink"
land the other "Nellie?" No vaude-
lville show Is complete without ven
ItriloQuist and this will be no excep-
ltion.
Miss Ethel Killion, a singer of no
little ability, who became great
favorite at two socials and entertain
ments held by the knights of Column
bus, will render several selections
Miss Killion's act will be the only one
on the program to be given by any
but local association members.
! More than q hundred tickets were
sold yesterday and last night and
they are going rapidly for both per-
formances Every seat in the house
Is reserved and the same price is
charged for all seats. Tomorrow's
performance will start at S:15
O'clock. Music will be furnished by
the Y. NJ. @. A. orchestra Refresh
ments will be served by the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. Frank
M. Foye will accompany on the piano
for most of the acts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
RED CROSS MASS
MEETING MONDAY
Fifth Ward Branch of Rich
mond Chapter Arranges
Meeting in Behalf of Men,
bership Campaign.
speciar to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Tottenville, May Arrangements
have been completed for patriotic
Red Cross mass meeting in behalf OF
the membership campaign, to be held
in the public school auditorium
Monday night, May z. The fifth
ward branch of the Richmond Chap
ter of the American Red Cross was
instituted at q public meeting held
at the Tottenville school auditorium
April 20 under very promising condi-
tions A permanent organization
was effected with Miss Laura b. Yet
man as president and more than 1900
was subscribed as o neuclus for the
treasury
The officers feel highly gratifled
with the fine spirit thus far shown
by the people and the deep interest
manifested by those who have ex-
pressed q willingness to aid the cause
In its various departments. The Red
Cross is both humane and patriotic
organization and should at this time
make strong appeal to every one.
1t Is the purpose of the membership
committee to make every one familiar
with the purpose and intent OF the
work OF the local branch, believing
that this shall be the only thing nee
essary to enable q large membership.
All lAbclCctkA6 RiOoA t~<.@ <t~~o -
arranged for the mass meeting next
Monday night. The Tottenville band
under the leadership of Frank l..
Hadkins has kindly consented 20 give
to the event an appropriate setting by
rendering patriotic music. Miss
Laura Yetman, president Of the
branch, will preside and make the
address Of welcome. Members Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic will oc-
cupy seats on the platform. The
st. Paurs Cadets under Captain Leon
ard Walt will be present and take part
in the program. The Bethel Boy
Scouts under Scoutmaster A. v. La
Forge; will be in attendance. Camp
Fire Girls under Mrs. A. F. Decker
and Mrs. A. ". La Forge will also
participate.
Hon. Joseph B. Handy. of New
Brighton, who has been listened TO
many times by the people of the fifth
ward and always with 4 great deal of
interest will make a patriotic address.
The Red Cross and it's work will be
presented by Stuart L. Ritz, q mem
ber of the executive committee of the
local chapter. Ira J. Horton and r.
A. Joline will represent the mem
bership committee. A cordial invita-
tion is extended to everyone and O
large attendance Is expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
SPOTSWOOD GIRLS
IN PLEASING PLAY
Wa-Beek Camp Fire 0rganiza-
/ tion Gives "The FARES Gar
den" in Jamesburg for the
Benefit of Boy Scouts.
speetal to the EVENING NEWS.

Jamesburg, May 3.-The wa-Beek
Camp Fire Girls, of Spotswood, gave
pretty rendition of the playlet, 1.-THE
Fairies Garden" in Lange's hall Tues
day night before a good sized audi
ence. The proceeds were for the bene-
fit of the Jamesburg Troop, Boy Scouts
No. i. The show was followed by Q
dance. Longs orchestra furnished the
music.
Principal of the performers were
Miss Marion Engelsen, of Perth AM
boy, who gave several original recita-
tions and dances that were worthy of O
matured person. The solo by Miss
Laura HUM and recitations by Miss
Mabel James and Edith Killey were
well rendered. Mrs. George Grant
was in charge of the entertainment
and is guardian of the Camp Fire Girls
The program follows:
Scene /. Fairies Garden"
'Frollicking of the Fairies," Camp
Fire Girls.
Scene 2, Camp Fire Girls.
Song, Burn, Fire. Furn," Camp
Fire Girls
Bringing in the Crafts" Camp Fire
Girls.
Solo, Girls. in the freight, Sit,
Miss Laura HUM.
Ceremonial exercise, "Ode to the
Fire." Misses Henrietta Fisher, Cert.
| rude Fisher, Ethel Fleckstein, Edit
| Killey, Edna Rigler. Margaret Cul
| yer, Mabel Sharp, Martha Rigler, Ada
James, Bella Gilman.
Woodland Dance" Misses Laurs
HUM, Sara Welsh, Violet Dingel
Grace Dingle. Lillian Goldworm, Vic.
la Jolly. Mamie Dingle, Ina Petty.
Recitation. "At the Close of thu
Day." Miss Mabel James.
Sunset Song" Camp Fire Girls
dance of the Night" Miss Marior
Englesen.
ARROW Drill" Camp Fire Girls.
Tableau, "Old Glory" Girls.
Recitation, when Ma Goes to th'
Movies" Marion Engelsen.
Recitation, "Pantomine of a Girl o
Sixteen at the Theatre" Miss Marior
Engelsen.
Recitation, 1.-THE Primitive Woman,
Mrs. George Grant.
Recitation, Miss Edith Killey.
A dance followed the show.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
FINAL PARADE ORDERS TO
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Tottenville, May 3:-Final orders
for the parade of the Home Defense
League and Honor Legion OF the
police department of the city OF New
York that is to be held in Manhattan
Saturday will be given at the drill
tonight. The members Of the league
will report at the school at 1880
o'clock to receive their uniforms and
for the final Instructions as to trans
portation and assignment to the pa
rade. An inspection and drill will be
held following on the grounds of the
Tottenville Athletic Club under the
command Of the officers named Tues
day night for the parade. Police
Captain Turley requests all those
having night sticks to bring them for
the drill.
An effort is being made to have
the two local companies take the
lead in the Staten Island division rep
resented by the four precincts in the
parade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
RED CROSS TRAINING MANY
FOR HOME RELIEF WORK
Special TO the EVENING NEWS.

'po " "o
washington. May S:-The Ameri-
can Hed Cross announced today that
the training OF hundreds OF citizens
TO assist IN the important nome re-
lief work In caring Tor the depend
ent families OF soldiers and sailors
away from home on war duty has
been started py various ORGANIZATIONS
under Hed cross sanction ana IN
many places py Hed cross chapters
themselves, -,
IL Is polnteo OUT thag tnis VIII DC
an imporIant Phase OF heo Cross ac-
tivity: Inc naIionai organizatioh, IN
addltion 10 caring ior the SICK ano
Wounoed at the Iron', VIII MAKE
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
KEYpORT ALUMNI TO MEET

Keyport. May s--A meeting Of the
executive committee OF the Keyport
High echept Alnnani Anaociation Wall
- = 8 n1o11r0 ar 70 cone,dsr ths
plans FOR th8 enntfAi 9
held In the high school auUs, h,,. -
June. DR.. Fred G. Ogden is thtSpfes-
ident of the association An enter
tainment of very fine talent Is under
consideration. The committee will
endeavor to make the reunion one of
the most successful in the many years
of the organization.
The annual business meeting of
the arnnfni' will be held at the high
school in O few weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
STATE DEPUTY MRS. lAING
VISITS D. OF A. COUNCIL
yn,o.ol to tns EVE VINO NEWS.

Tottenville, May s:-Deputy State
Councillor Mrs. James Laing. accom-
panied by a delegation of members of
Welcome Council No. 80, of Totem
Vile. of which she Is past councillor,
made an official visit to Molly Stark
Council, Daughters Of America, of
Pleasant Plains. at its meeting last
night In Amicitia hall. Brief re-
marks were made by Mrs. Laing and
several Of those accompanying her.
following which social time was
held. Molly Stark Council Is prepar-
ing for the celebration of It's anniver-
sary that is to be held the latter part
of this month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETS
Al SCHOOL ON TUESDAY
special t. the EVENING News.

Tottenville. May s:-A meeting Of
the General Assembly of the Totem
vile Junior high school was held
Tuesday afternoon at the school
when several matters of importance
were talked over. The class colors,
purple and white, were decided upon
and 1t was decided to have track
team. A class trophy will be con-
tested for during the season. The
members of the assembly will meet
again this coming week to make fur
ther arrangements for the meet
which will probably be held on the
Tottenyille A. G. grounds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
Cut Th,. Quite I. worth Money.

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writing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return a trial pack
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Compound for coughs. colds and Group;
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Cathartic Tablets. wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for
constipation, biliousness. headache and
sluggish bowels Sold everywhere.-
ADV.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
AusTRIA's EMBASSY TO GO.
viii Sail Tomorrow For Holland Under
Safe Conduct.

VIII SaII IomoFFoW TOT HoIIand Under
Safe Conduct.
New York, May 8.-The diplomatic
officials Of the Austro- Hungarian en-
bassy will sail tomorrow for Holland
from here. Included In the party are
former Ambassador Designate Count
Adam Won Tarnowski, Charge DAT
flares Baron Erich Zwiedinck. Baron
Bommarge, Prince and Princess Alfred
Hohenlohe, the latter formerly Kathe-
rine Britton Of Washington.
The official psrty, including consular
officers, who will sail Friday, number
about 200 persons. They will sail un.
~ safe conducts Of the allies,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
First Letter.Hox.

The first letter-box seems to have
been installed In Paris. as useful part
Of the first penny post established In
any country. But, strangely enough
the people Of Paris did not like the
boxes for their letters, and the system
was for many Years given uR s.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-03
intellectually.

A great soul draws and Is drawn
with more fierce intensity than is any
small one. BY every inch we grow in
intellectual height our love strikes
down its roots deeper and spreads out
its arms wider.-Exchange