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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
FATHER AND SON BANQUET
At ROOSEVELT Y. N. C. A
specioI to the EvrvIN0 NEWS.

Roosevelt, April 17:-Over hun
dred persons attended the father and
son banquet given under the auspices
Of the Roosevelt churches and Y. M.
G. A. in the social room of the First
Presbyterian church here Saturday
night. John T. Sproul. president of
the Coal & Iron National Bank of
New York, and former Judge Adrian
Lyon, of Perth Amboy, spoke on the
and they made q profound impress
sion upon their listeners.
An excellent menu was served dur
ing the feasting. The banquet was
served by representative committee
of women of the churches under the
leadership of Mrs. w. s. Calderhead,
president of the Woman's Ruxiliary
to the Y. M. c. A.
r. C. Elder, chairman of the COM
mittee on management of the Y. M.
C. A., called upon Rev. w. G. Ssnp-
son, to say grace. Ralph Gunderson
pleased with plano solo. Mr.. Elder
introduced former Judge Lyon as
master of ceremonies. Five-minute
impromptu remarks were then called
for. Talks were made by Rev. A.
Leonhardi, pastor of the German
Lutheran church; Mr.. Heitzman,
representing the Methodist church,
and Mr.. Wilson, representing the
Presbyterian church. Before the reg
ular program was opened the audi
ence rose and sang the star Span
gled Banner" to the accompaniment
of Miss Pauline Wilson at the piano.
The church social room was at
tractively decorated with flags and
bunting for the occasion. The work
was done by Boy Scout Troops 1 and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
TOTTENv|LLE

Miss Berenice Boyd returned to
Waterbury, Conn, yesterday after a
visit with her father, O. w. Boyd,
the past week.
William Cocheran. of Brooklyn,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Dc-
Bois yesterday.
Mrs. Frank Valentine, of Wood
with her mother, Mrs. H. G. Ellis.
Miss Florence Bennett has Ireturn-
ed to Brooklyn after visit here.
Harry Hunt the new manager Of
the Staten Island district of the
Metropolitan Tobacco Company, with
an office at West New Brighton, was
here yesterday looking over the terri
tory over which he has charge and
making the acquaintance of the Gus
toners.
In several automobiles a large del
egation of members of Huguenot
Lodge No. 381, F. & A. NJ. visited
Richmond Lodge OF Port Richmond
last night on the Homecoming OF Dis
trict Deputy Grand Master Joseph b.
Handy to his own lodge. There was
a large outpouring of members from
all part of the island on this occa-
sion.
2 Engineer Robert Reever, of the
Tottenville division of the Staten Is
land Rapid Transit, returned to duty
yesterday after four months leave Of
absence at his home in Jersey City
The first degree will be conferred
on several candidates by Richmond
Lodge No. 80. Knights of Pythias, at
its meeting tonight at X. of P. hail.
A rehearsal of the degree team for
the Greater New York contest that
is to be held shortly will follow the
session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
PLEASANT PLAINS

Wfliiam Matthes, Of Chicago, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William j..
Penton Sunday.
Emmett Crispin, Of Brooklyn, visit
ed here yesterday.
Mrs. Christopher Kahn visited in
Perth Amboy yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Lang are
occupying their new residence re-
Gently completed In Pleasant Plains
avenue.
Joseph Mora is home from a three
months trip to Porto Rico.
William M. Bedell has returned
from weeks visit at Atlantic City,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bronson, of the
Bronx, spent the week end at Prince
Bay.
Frank Hammel has returned to
Brooklyn after q visit here.
Miss Elsie Wulff. Of Brooklyn, has
been visiting in Rossville
Percy Walters of Huguenot, spent
Sunday In Perth Amboy.
George Swanson is home from a
southern trip.
The third degree was conferred on
candidate by u. s. Grant Council.
Jr. o. u. A. NJ, last night.
The lecture at the Rossvil1e school
last night by Miss Grace M. Holt
heimer on How to Listen to Music"
was well attended and enjoyed by all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
JAMESbURG HONOR ROLL
PUPILS FOR PAST MONTH

Jamesburg, April 1.-THE following
pupils have been placed on the honor
roll of the Jamesburg High School for
the month of March for perfect attend
ance.
Freshmen Glass, Miss Maybe Avery,
teacher-Alvyn Conover, John Price,
Grayson Van Cleaf, Raymond Yates,
Ethel Baremore. Elsie De Voc, Bessie
Ericsson, Margaret Mount, May Riddel,
Elizabeth Shapiro, Elsie Vanderhoef,
Sylvia Waddy, Gertrude Wideman,
Irene Wheeler.
Junior Glass. Miss Pearl Bryant,
teacher-Alvyn Shultz. Walter Smith,
Thomas Timbe-man, Katharine Carr,
Elsa Lange, Sylvia Upset, Helen Mey-
GROWTH, Edna Urstadt, Minnie Weisert.
Sophomore Glass, Miss Mildred Bry-
ant, teacher--William Miller, Florence
Hrown, Gvrandofvr sJ7rQuEysteg atezred
ssss..1s. : s.s.s.s5s Eo~ g
Clayton, 41ilian Goidworm, Marioi
Metzel. Freda Rogers, Hannah Schoen.
ly, Verna Stultz, Hazel Urstadt, Sara
Welsh.
Senior Glass, Miss Bessie Baremore
teacher-Vernon Brown, Charles Pax
ton, Earl Quackenbush, Oliver Soden,
Eric Wideberg, Elvin Clayton, Elva
Appleby, Dorothy Blakeslee, Elizabeth
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
HOME DEFENSE LEAGUE HAS
BIG CROWD LAST NIGHT
ypccioI TO the EVENING VIEWS.

spcctOb 10 th6 hFBNtNt WE Va.
Tottenville. April 1.-THE first night
of the benefit performance for the
Home Defense League at the Palace
theatre last night broke all records
when the house was crowded at both
shows and others were clamoring to
gain attendance to the place. Nearly
q thousand, people enjoyed the mat
inee and the two shows at night. THE
Eagles Wings" Ave part Blue Bird
feature picture from the pen of Rufus
Steele was a good example and lesson
for preparedness, and national defense.
Several reels Of other pictures makes
the show one of the best held at the
theatre in some time. The Tottenvills
band under the direction of Frank L..
Hadkins, leader, played patriotic selec-
tions during the, intermission and be-
tween the pict'lrest sr,,
st. Paul's Cadets under Captain
Leonard Wait attended the second
show in q body. Many tickets have
been sold for the two shows tonight.
At this time Lee Wares orchestra will
furnish the music. A special perform
ance was held at 10 o'clock this morn
ing for the boys of the Mission of the
immaculate Virgin, Mt Loretto. The
proceeds of the two days show will be
for the benefit of the uniform fund of
the league. All those who have not
seen this great picture for prepared
ness should take this opportunity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
FOR
COMING HARVEST
Governor Edge is Planning to
Aid the New Jersey Farmers
by Providing Generous Sup
ply of Farm Labor.

Trenton, April 17:-The Old World
and the New are face to face with q
food problem so vast in its propor-
tions and so threatening in its aspect
as to cause the deepest concern to all
thinking men and women. There is
no time to be lost; all our resources
of labor ad soil fertility must be
mobilized forthwith; town and coun-
try alike must organize as never be-
fore to till every tillable acre, to
transfol M all available plant food in
to human food, and to guard with
jealous care all food materials
against decay and other forms of
waste. 1t is imperative that we think
now of the coming harvest and do
our full share In producing, gather
ing and guarding 1t. An appeal in
the name of patriotism and humanity
is therefore made to every farmer
and every other citizen of the state.
Recognizing the need for prompt
and vigorous action and with the full
support of the state government, un-
der the personal direction of Cover
nor Edge, New Jersey is planning to
aid the farmers by providing a gem
insuring more prompt delivery of
seed, fertilizer and implements
The Kind OF Help Offered
The measures already agreed upon
are:
Relieving high school pupils in
agricultural towns of their duties
and organizing them for farm work.
This will provide several thousand
part time workers, many of them at
least partly skilled. Some will be
Immediately available for spring
plowing and planting; more will be
ready when the crops are ripe. Pick
ers will be found for vegetables and
fruits, but especial provision will be
made for the staple grain and root
crops. These workers will expect to
receive whatever wage they can earn.
Calling to farm service every man
| who can be spared from other work
Especially landscape gardeners and
the like. Several prominent land
owners have already offered such
help.
| Registering for service as instruc-
TORS foremen, etc, elderly men with
farming knowledge but not now ac-
lively employed.
Appealing to the owners of all farm
tractors and other machinery to
make them available to other farm
ers in their vicinity so that the great
est possible acreage may be plowed
and made ready for planting.
| Recommending motor truck serv-
ice to hasten the delivery of fertilizer,
iseeds and implements. and to relieve
the farm teams and their drivers for
other work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
ANTI-GARBAGE BILL TO Be
VOTED ON THIS WEEK
Special to the EVENING NEws.

Tottenvilie, April 17.-Staten Island
ers are waiting with great interest for
the final vote in the senate at Albany
this week on the anti-garbage bill
which is designed to prevent any coun-
ty trespassing on any county for the
disposal of its garbage. Favorable re-
ports were received from Albany last
week. when the bill was advanced to
third reading In the senate after q hot
fight by vote of twenty-four to eight.
Staten Island was represented on the
occasion by delegation from the Civic
League composed of Aiming s. Prall,
Commissioner Henry p. Morrison,
Judge j. Harry Tiernan, William Writ
Mills. A. b. Pouch, C. B. Dullea, David
J. Tyson, r. A. Van Kirk, and A. L.
Schwab.
Senator Cromwell, who introduced
the bill. Is confident of its passage this
week. when the final vote Is taken
The bill is designated to make every
borough take care of its own garbage
in as much as 1t states that no garbage
can be transported from one county
to another without the consent of the
county to which 1t is taken. This will
prevent the city from. operating the
plant at Lakes Island If the bill should
pass.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
YOUNG MEMS BUSINESS
CLUB HAS anniversary
Special to the EVE NINe NUwR.

Tottenville, April 17:-The first
anniversary of the Young Mems
Business Club was celebrated at the
clubhouse In Sleight avenue Saturday
night with q reception and banquet
The fifth anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs
William Collier, members of the club
and ladies auxiliary, was incidently
celebrated at the same time. Presi-
dent Edward A. Taylor acted as
toastmaster and made the address of
welcome. He spoke Of the progress
of the club and what 1t was organ
lied for a year ago,
In the course of his remarks he
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Collier with
a cut glass flower vase from the
members of the club and auxiliary.
There were dancing, music and
games during the evening.
Alfred Anderson rendered piano
selections and Alfred Hollowell gave
horn solos. An elaborate supper was
served under the direction of the
Ladies' Auxiliary to the forty-fve
members and guests present. The
affair was success and enjoyed by
all.
The interior of the clubhouse was
decorated with American flags and
the event will be long remembered
by all that were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
HEAR
PLEASING PROGRAM
An Afternoon With Mcdowell
Observed Yesterday After
noon at Weekly Meeting of
Literary and Historical Soc.
specia, to the EVENING NEWS.

hnectdI 70 the EVENING ~ Wb.
Tottenville, April 17-An afternoon
with Mcdowell was celebrated at the
meeting of the Philemon Literary and
at st. Paul's church lecture room,
when a pleasing program was pre-
sented from the works of the cele-
brated composer and writer. A paper
on the life of Mcdowell, written by
Mrs William ]. Yetman was read by
Miss Emma Herrel, which was of
considerable interest to all, and Miss
Olivia Robinson, talented musician,
rendered number of woodland
sketches of Mcdowell, which she had
learned from Mrs. Mcdowell, wife of
the composer.
The number included ITO the Sea"
"Our Water Lily" Told at Sunset
and "An Old Trysting Place" Miss
Orella Hack of Pleasant Plains, rem
dered piano selections entitled "A
Scotch Poem" and Improvisation,
and Mrs. Arthur III. Yetman read a
paper on the Geology of Staten Island,
which concluded the program. Mrs.
III. w. Fisher, president of the So
ciety, presided and announced the
program. At the business session of
the society q discussion on the mo-
vies took place and 1t was decided to
have theatre party some time in
May. Miss Laura B, Yetman spoke
of the work outlined by the Staten Is
land Chapter of the Red Cross So
ciety recently organized and asked the
cooperation of the members of the
society in the movement.
She gave notice of a meeting to be
held this week and invited the men,
bers of the society to take part. There
was a good attendance of the men,
bers at the meeting, which was one
of the best held in some time. The
annual presidents day will be observ-
ed next Monday with a suitable pro.
gram in connection with the day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
BIG A|RDOME FOR
D|TMAS THEATRE
Work Started Today on Open
Air Moving Picture Theatre
Directly Back of Ditmas-
Will Face on King st.

Work started today on big Air
dome which the Ditmas Theatre Cor
poration will erect on the vacant
ground directly back of the Ditmas
theatre and which faces on King
street. The plans call for a seating
capacity of twelve hundred and it Is
to be completed the latter part of
May. The matinee performances will
be presented. in the theatre proper
and the evening shows will be offer
ed in the Airdome except in case of
cold or rainy weather when they will
be transferred to the theatre. There
will be an incline floor with comfort
able seats and cushions will be pro-
vided free of charge to all patrons.
Entrances will be installed on both
King and state streets and special
entrance from the Airdome into the
theatre will be provided so that in
case of sudden shower during the
outdoor performance the entire au-
dience can be shifted into the theatre
in a very few minutes. The screen
will be placed on the present rear
wall of the theatre and the plans call
an elevation so that every seat will
have a perfect view of the screen.
Both the theatre and Airdome will
be open on Saturday evenings and
when any big specials are presented.
The decorations will be green and
the idea of summer garden will be
carried out with rustic arbors, plants
and flowers. Smoking will be allow
ed in the Airdome. refreshment
booth and check room have also
been provided for and an augmented
orchestra will play each evening with
an occasional band concert as an
added attraction. Special provisions
are to be made for the automobile
trade and a uniformed attendant will
be stationed on both State and King
streets to take care of the cars. The
exact date of the opening has not yet
| been decided upon but 1t will be not
later than Decoration Day and prob
ably ten days earlier, depending on
weather conditions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
WOMEN TRAINING f..
FOR WAR SERVICE
Classes in Motor Driving Can
teen Cooking, Physical
Culture and Social Service
!, Now Formed by League.
ssec,as to the EVENING. NEWS.


Tottenville, April 17:-Judging
from the amount of work that is be-
ing done In the Office of the Woman's
League for Service, that body has al
ready justified its existence. There
was a joint meeting of the Executive
Board and the Board of Directors
held in the court room of the Bor-
ough Hall last Tuesday morning at
1890, at which representatives from
many of the women's organizations
on Staten Island were present.
The league takes pleasure In an
rouncing the following classes which
are ready to begin work and in
which Staten Island women may be-
gin training for several lines of serv-
ice. Two classes in motor driving
are to be started in Raiders Garage,
corner Old Town road and Richmond
road, under the chairman, Miss Aus
ten. who has already formed several
classes In private garages. These
classes are to be held Mondays and
Wednesdays from 2 to p. m. and A
to p. m. Evening classes to be held
Tuesday and Friday evenings from 8
to 10 p. m.
A class in canteen cooking held It's
first meeting yesterday at $3.50 at the
tic science room of elat school hav-
ing been given for ~the use of those
taking this work. This course will
include twelve lessons. Mrs. Percy
Shaw is chairman of this class.
The league expects very soon to
start q class which will train women
for social service work. Free lee
lures two days a week can be had at
the United Charities Building under
the School of Philanthropy in Man
haitian, but the league is working to-
ward having similar lectures and all
field work in social service problems
done on the island.
The meadow back of Sailors Snug
Harbor has been secured as O place
where groups Of women may drill
and take open air exercises for ply
sical fitness, under the direction of
an army officer. Mrs. A. Hunter Plat
has organized this work, and women
from all over the island should avail
themselves of this splendid opportu-
nifty. The class started on April 16.
Applications should be at the office
as soon as possible.
The agricultural problems are un-
der consideration and the details will
be announced later. In this connec-
ton we call attention to a lecture
which will be given at the Staten Is
land Academy by Mr.. Fullerton to-
night at 8:15 o'clock. This lecture
is under the auspices of the Garden
Club and all who are interested IN
this question of food and crops are
advised to take advantage of this
means of securing important inform
alton. The Garden Club are charging
City cents for these tickets.
The league has also arranged fol
ii, to train women for emergency
olknae rW1--S., lyffst 1yex- Z JohIsor
is in charge of this class. which viii
be held two evenings a week at the
Curtis high school, the class is free
and as 1t is limited to twenty 1t IL
advisable to make application al
once.
All information in regard to class
es can be secured at the headquar-
ters of the league Room 129, Bor-
ough Hall. Telephone 2172 Tomp-
kinsville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
DEMOCRATIC CLUB DANCE
AND RECEPTION IS HELD
spscioi to tho EVENING NEWS.

Special to tho EVENING NEWS.
Tottenville, April 17:-The enter
tainment and dance under the aus
pices of the Richmond Borough
Democratic Club held last night at
viemeister's Lyceum, Stapleton, was
attended by members of the orEen-
,.zatiosA> from all parts Of the isinnnl
who With fheir wiyeS and iady llasasls IL : ,ss
gathered to hear good music and 70
enjoy the dancing. The program con-
tanned numbers OF high class vaude-
Vile acts after which the dancing
took place and lasted until an early
hour. The music for the affair was
furnished by Professor Stanley's or
chestra. Borough President Van
Name and County Chairman O'Grady
were there as were also many politi-
clans from all parts of the island
Those from here were Alderman
and Mrs. Charles p. Cole. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Lahey, Captain and
Mrs. John Hughes and daughter,
Miss Blanche Hughes, Thomas Butler
and Herman Oechsli.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
INVITE DELEGATES

Mayor John .f7e Ten Broeck has
been invited to name delegates to rep
resent the city at the ninth national
conference on city planning to be held
at Kansas City, Missouri, May Z, s
and g.. A program has been carefully
arranged for the event. There will be
talks by prominent men and social ac-
tivities will be held for the entertain
ment of the delegates.
1t is unlikely that the city will spend
any money to send delegates. but any
person who is interested and wishes to
go as a delegate can communicate with
Mayor Ten Brock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
GLAD TO LnARN OF TT.

AprITs changeable weather cauBen
colds that lead to expensive doctor
that could be avoided II
the cold were checked In time. c.
writes: Il got one 25c bottle of Foley's-
Honey and Tar and my cough and cold
is about well. was glad to learn Of
q great medicine like that" Foley's
Honey and Tar enjoys such a splendid
reputation that 1t Is often Initiated.
OF course. no substitute or imitation IL
ae good es the genuine. Sold every
Where.-.AdW
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
ELABORATE PROGRAM FOR
WAKE UP AMERICA DAY

An elaborate program has been de-
vised in New York for Wake Up
America Day. for stimulating recruit
ing, according to advices sent to Mayor
Ten Broeck. The mayors committee
on national defense with headquarters
at so East Forty-second street, New
York, plans to wake up the East with
modern conception of Paul Revere's
ride. Commencing at midnight on
April 1S church bells generally will be
sounded and paul Revere mounted
on horseback Will start on his history
making ride spreading the Lexington
alarm-"The enemy is coming At
the same time overhead In the ss'E.lei
paul Revere" Of teSav yaA q
8 roa. m
amount in an aeropnane and -
gun and searchlight will follow, dru-=
ping proclamations. There will foil
a costume ball at one of the LEADING
hotels The next morning, April 19
the city will be awakened by big guns
and the entire drumming up of the
city Exercises appropriate for the oc-
casion will follow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
WOMAN FOUND ON STREET
IDENTIFIED BY RELATIVE
epecial to Tho rvErrNo NEWS

upnc'F su sHo ," ' 1I'INU NMWH
I Tottenville, April 17-Identification
of the woman found in an uncon-
scfous condition in West New Brigh-
ton Sunday night was made by her
son-in-law, Charles Hunsdorfer, of
SO Howard street, West New Brigh-
ton, as that of Mrs. Elizabeth Miller,
sixty-four years old, of the same ad-
dress The woman is still at the Stat
en- Island hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
RaroaIn Sale.

A small boy had bicycle which he
wished to sell, SO he placed a sign In
the basement windcw, which read: "Bi-.
cycle for sale. Five or seven dollars"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
CHRISTENING PARTY HELD
AT JOHNSON HOME IN FORDS

A christening party was held Sum
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Johnson in Fords, at which tho
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Jen-
sen was christened by Rev. Robert
Schlotter, pastor of the Grace English
Lutheran church in this city. The
baby was named Gladys Emilia Jen-
sen. The sponsors were Mrs. Anna
Beauregard. Mrs. Cecilia Beauregard
and Charles Jensen.
Those present were Mr. and Mrx.
Rasmus Johnson of F'ords. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jens Westergard of Perth A,n-
boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Kiestrup Of
Fords, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Beautegard
of Perth Amboy, Mr.. and Mrs, CHARLES
Neary. Mrs. Anna Beauregard Mr.. and
Mrs Chas Jensen of Fords, Mrs Meth4
Penney. sMr; and Mrs' 5ohn 5snae5|
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
To Clean Brass.

Wet cloth with ammonia and
sprinkle cleaning powder on the am
monia and rub the brass with it. r
will clean beautifully.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17

Blakeslee, Jessie Dey. Evelyn Deveney,
Grace Emens, Alberta Jobes, Lillian
Starkey.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-08

with other strong points under the inn pulse of hundreds and hundreds of tons of high explosives. The mining plans had been so great and so carefully made that the British knew that even if they did not affect the strategy of the situation they would at least materially change geography However, both strategically and geographically the as saultS were victorious.
 All the corps and divisions employed reported tonight that their objectives had been reached and maintained.
 There has been good fighting throughout the day, although the ar tillery success had made the infantry assaults comparatively easy. Late to- night the Germans were reported mass ing in two flanking positions apparent ly for heavy counter attacks. The British meantime having brought their guns far forward on the ridge were prepared
 It was a day of intense heat, and the gunners worked stripped to the waist. The attack went forward with clock like regularity. At noon 2.300 prisoners had been counted and it was fully ex- pected that they would reach 5000.
 The British losses were slight. Three out of four of the casualties were re- ported to be walking cases who would return to duty in a few days.
 Today'S victory was tribute to the British army commanded by General Sir Herbert c. O. Hummer. This army has had the defense of the famous Ypres salient ever since the salient was created The army has sat in the shadow during the brilliant phases of