Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-13

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Rari-
tan Yacht club met yesterday after
noon in the club house and held their
weekly card party. The bridge prize
was won by Mrs. ]. f. Bedell. Fol-
lowing cards refreshments of sand
witches and coffee were served by the
club caterers.
At the monthly business meeting of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Simpson
M. E.. church it was reported that the
net proceeds of the bazaar held In
November amounted TO $685.. 1t was
decided to serve another chicken patty
supper tho night of Lincoln's birth
day, February IL. Also to serve re-
Sreshments the night of the watch
Ddght service.
The first large affair given under
the direction of the British and
American Social Club of this city In
the Y. M. H. A. hall last night vas
a great success. About five hundred
people were guests of the club at the
affair. The entire hall was decorated
with British and American flags. The
music was furnished by Blaine Prit-
chard's four-piece orchestra. The
feature of the evening was a tucker
with Huyler Romond as master of
ceremonies. Refreshments of punch
and cake were serve throughout the
evening.
The chairman of the refreshment
committee was Mrs. Eugene Dieterly
assisted by Mrs. Alice Ryan, MIRA
George Copeland, Mrs. j.. Copeland
and Mrs. Alexander Hedworth.
Mrs. Adrian Johnson was floor
manager assisted by Adolph Brog-
ger. Messrs. Adrian Johnson and
Eugene Dieterly were in charge of
the tickets at the door,.
ST. Peters Woman's Guild met
yesterday afternoon in the Parish
House and 1t was reported that $155
was realized at the recent church
supper. Articles were completed for
the Christmas box for children which
will be sent to an orphanage next
Friday.
A special meeting will be held next
Friday at which time the box will be
packed and made ready for shipment.
A delegation from Sewaren will be
presnt at that time. Beside toys and
dolls useful articles of clothing will
be placed in the box.
.
The Dana Relief Society will hold a
social and dance tonight for the mem
bers and their families starting at 8
O'Clock. The music will be furnished
by Martnius Petersen's orchestra. Dur
ing the evening addresses will be made
by a few of the members. The chair
man of the committee in charge is
Hans Krogh, assisted by Messrs.
Thomas Petersen, N. e. Knudsen and
~. Christian Nielsen.
The Ladies' Ala of st. Stephens
Danish Lutheran church met Thurs
day night In the church. The final
report on the sale showed proceeds
amounting to $475. The society ex-
pressed its thanks to all the people
who SO generously donated articles
for the sale Preliminary plans were
made for the children's Christmas
tree, but no date was set.
FOLLOWING the business meeting a
social hour ensued and singing waf
enjoyed and refreshmentsAwere served
by o committee composed of Mrs. A
T. Hanse. chairman, assisted by Mrs
Hans Nielsen and Mrs. J. Seeger.
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The Dream Chest" a play was
given by the Crusaders of the First
baptist Sunday school last night in
the church for the benefit of the Vic
tory Campaign.
The program of the evening open
ed with a piano solo by Miss Ruth
Elnmons. followed by the first act of
the play, which was "Mary's Own
Room" A vocal selection was then
rendered by Miss Roberts.
The second act of tho play was d.
vided into two scenes, The italian
Settlement House in Sullivan street.
New York city, and scene two, THE
Oakland Chinese Kindergarten" Aus
tin w. Henry then rendered a plano
solo. Act 3 was the same as act Y.
'Mary's Own Room. The program
concluded with the singing of Amer
lea by the entire cast.
Characters in order of their ap-
pearing.
Pianist-Lucy Bernard.
Mother-Eveiyn Sieber.
Mary Allen. the owner of the Dream
Chest'-Ethel Wilson.
The Sandman-John Hall.
His Helpers-Raymond Peterson and
Clarence Lnugst~eot
Marguerita-Dorothy Hall.