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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-10-22
Coming tO Majestic.

Do you remember when you were
a little boy or girl and you spent
many a pleasant evening reading of
the adventures of "Peck's Bad
Boy?' Later on you will recall how
this famous character was being
made ready for the stage and how
you waited the time when you would
have the opportunity to see him
in real life. No doubt you will recall
the evening of your greatest wish
that is the n when the attraction
came to your home town and how
you dressed up in your best bib
and tucker and stood your place in
line with your money tightly grasp
ed III between nervous fingers and
after a slow march forward you
handed your money to the busy tick
et-seller and received your much
coveted ~pasteboard. The same OPP
portunity, the same to revive old
memories awaits you for the ever
popular "Peck's Bad Boy" is to
make his bow on the stage of the
Majestic theatre Tuesday, October
rs, and with him will be the same
lot of favorite characters so well
known to readers and theatre goers
IN every part of the country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-10-22
Mathiasen-Spillane

Yesterday morning shortly after
IL o'clock Miss Marie Elizabeth
Spillane. of Broad street, and Leo
b. Mathiasen, also of this city, were
quietly married in st. Mary's church
in Center street, with Rev. William
p. Cantwell officiating at the cere-
mony. The bride, who was dressed
in sky-blue georgette with hat to
match and carried orphelia and
white roses, was attended by her
sister, Miss Kathleen Spillane. She
o a tailored frock of dark blue
%tricotine and tailored hat. Joseph
+. Maloney was the best man. After
the ceremony a reception was held
at the home of the bride, following
which the couple left to spend their
honeymoon in Washington, ID. c.
Guests were present from Jersey
City, Boston, New Brunswick and
Tottenville as well as from this city.
The couple received some very pref
ty wedding gifts. Upon their return
they will reside with the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Spillane,
in Broad street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-10-22
Party for Miss Rita Moran.

A party was given Miss Rita Moran
in honor of her fourth birthday yes
terday afternoon at her home in Will
liam street. The house was prettily
decorated in red, white and blue and
delightful afternoon was spent in
playing games and dancing. Refresh
yents were served.
Those present were: The Misses
Eleanor Hanson, Anna and Helen
Eorenson, Ethel Jeroff. Geneive
Hoffman, Sophie Leski, Helen Hor-
ner, Rita, Dorothy, Helen and Eliza
beth Moran; Messrs. William Ma
loney, Jr., Michael Mand, John Leski,
and Louise Horner. Jr.: Mrs. Jeroff,
Mrs. A. Sorenson, Mrs. Fl. Hoffman,,
Mrs. w. Maloney, Mrs. X. Mand,
Mrs. l.. Horner. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Moran and James Moran, Sr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-10-22
LODGES

A report of the big Red Men
meeting at Jersey City, the first of
the week, where several of the past
sachems attended was made at q
meeting of Pc Ambo Tribe. No 65,
Improved Order of Red Men, last
night. Plans were talked over for
a district meeting to be held here
some time in the near future.
delegates 10 the district meet
ing to be held at Elizabeth next
Tuesday night were elected by VAL
halla Lodge No. 275, odd Fellows,
at a meeting of the lodge last night
at Odd Fellows hall. Those named
were Past Grand Otto Olsen, J.
Tofte Hanson and Charles Walters.
The district meeting will be held for
the selection of a district deputy to
succeed District Deputy Muier, of
Plainield. who has held the posi-
ton during the past year. One ap-
plication for membership vas re-
ceived at this time, making a total
of five now on the waiting list. Ar
engagements will be made for con-
ferring of the initiatory degree at
the next meeting of the lodge.
Forty candidates will be pre-
scented by Hornet Encampment No.
so. odd Fellows at the big class
initiation to be held in Newark tc-
night under the auspices of the va
rioGs encampments of the northern
section of the state. The class will
contain five hun he'd candidates and
the degree work will be done by
South Trenton Encampment degree
team considered one of the best in
the state. Several hundred members
of the order from all parts of the
state are expected to be present to
witness the comforting of the de-
grees. A special fast line trolley
will leave Smith and State streets
at 6 o'clock that will carry the
members and the new candidates
from here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-10-22
Street in
Perth Amboy
Has Its Share of the Proof Tha Kidney
Sufferers Seek.

Backach"? Kidneys weak?
Distressed with urinary iIlsf
Want a reliable kidney remedy?
Don't nave to look far. Use what Perth
Amboy Deopie recommend. Every street
in Perth Amboy has IT'S cases.
Here's one Perth AmDoy mans expsr-
fence.
Let William Baker. 400 East Ave. tell
1t.
He says: Il had severe pains across my
kidneys tor 4 long time. The kidney Sc
cretions were not natural and were i-
regular IN passage. compelling Inc to get
up during the night. Ny back felt as II
it were being pierced with a knife. Dizzy
spells were frequent too and caused my
sight to tiu:. 1 finally used Doan's Kill
ney Pills and before long. they brought
good results"
Price ,,9c at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-set Doan's Kid
ney Pills-the same that Mr.. Baker had
Foster-Milburn Co.. Mfrs, Buffalo. N. Y.
ADV.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-10-22
SOCIETY
Raritan Club Ready for Dance

The Raritan Social Club Will hold
a social meeting tonight in their
clubrooms in Dana hall. All the
members are requested to be pres
ent to give a report of the tickets
sold for the dance which they will
hold tomorrow night in Junior hall
in Smith street. Sam Tonghini's
fve-piece orchestra has been Sc
cured to furnish the music and the
committees in charge have worked
hard to make it a success.
Garrett Poulsen is chairman of
the dance assisted by his committee.
the Misses Mary Sindet. Anna Kais-
en-. Augusta Glochau. Mabel Peter
sen and Messrs. Edward Hanson,
Charles loft. Christian O~stergaard
and Harold Miller. The hospitality
committee is composed of Messrs.
Elvin Long, Niggo Bagger, Peter
Olsen. George Ryder and Albert
Thullesen, and the r-efreshment
committee includes the Misses
Augusta Glochau. Elizabeth Erik
ker. Mathilda Vigne, Mary Sindet,
Anna Kaisen. Myrtle Trauger. Edna
Bayer, Emma Freeze and Charles
loft,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-10-22
Honor Mr.. and Mrs, Seaman.

MT. and MIS-. George Seaman,
in the local grammar school,
were presented with a complete nv
rex set by the other teachers and the
principal of that school, yesterday
afternoon. The gift, which was a
wedding present, was presented in a
poem very %cleverly written by Prin-
cipal Henry S. Hulse, Jr., and was a
complete surprise to both. Mrs. Sea-
mar was formerly Miss Winifred
Putnam.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-10-22

On Wednesday afternoon at 5
o'clock Miss May Wilusz, of Jersey
City. and Francis J.. Zawilinski, of
this city, were married in the Matki
BoskieJ Czestochowskiei Polish
church In Jersey City. The couple
were attended by Miss Viola Zawil-
inski. a sister of the groom, and
Adam Womczewski. of Jersey City.
They are spending their honeymoon
n Washington, d. c.. and will live
on Staten Island when they return.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-10-22
NOTICE

A suitable reward will be paid for anv
leading to the arrest and
conviction OF parties guilty of destroying
property located at the corner of Surf
Avenue and Chelsey Street; known as
Camp Metuchen. Address communion
tons TO p. o. Box SEE. Metuchen, N. j.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-03
They Write of Many Things TO Cynthia

to be married, but suddenly he turned
away from me and went with another
girl and thought this girl cared for him,
but has just found out she doesn't.
Now he wants to come back to me and
wants to get married as soon as pos
sible. like this fellow very much. As
| have no parents to consult with
have come to you, dear Cynthia. Now,
what would you advise me to do, marry
him or not, as do not want to do the
wrong thing? WORRIED.
1t depends entirely on your own feel
ings on the subject. 1t seems if the
man had discovered he had made a mis-
take and had really loved you all along.
It would be safe to marry him. But if
he only comes to you because she will
not have him, it would be wise to wait
while at least before deciding to take
him.
You are the only one who knows all
the circumstances and can rightly judge
what to do.
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THE WOMAN WHO HAS NEVER
OUTGRON/N WHISPERING
Fails to Fulfill the First Duty OF Hostess-seud Of Pun
Her Guests at Ease She Makes Them Uncom Portable

A LUNCHEON was going full swing
IA The daughter of the hostess leaned
over toward her mother. whispered
something in her ear. and they both
laughed. There was IL lull in the gen
eral conversation, while the guests
waited politely to hear the joke. The
joke was never told. but daughter
rocked with laughter. which became un-
controlablc whenever she caught an
embarrassed eye turned on her
Conversation started again after a
few agonized moments, and the laughter
died down. Then something that had
been said reminded the hostess of a
mysterious family joke, and she sent n
whispered word toward her daughter.
Daughter Immediately collapsed again,
and there was another desperate silence
on the part of the guests. Each was
thinking TO herself, "What are they
laughing at? Did / make some terrible
break? Is there something funny about
me? Am / supposed to know what the
joke is. and am l so stupid that
cant see it?'
There were various attempts to cover
up and tide over the rudeness of the
hostess. do tell us the joke :" some
one begged, WED love to know. Is it
something about me"'
But daughter merely shook her head
and went off again into another con
vulsion, while the guest blushed pain
fully and tried to look unconcerned.
no YOU wonder that there was moth
~ ing but relief expressed on the faces
of those guests as they finally escaped
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-03

from that house? If they had do,.
what they really wanted to do. thOa. Iv%.
would have been n procession Of ciri.
with right arms uplfted, chanting T.
unison. Never again - That Is n.|
reason that the parties, lunchcons. tpa,
and evening affairs given by tbs1
hostess and her daughter arc neyoyl
popular. Every ono who has ever bo,,
to one Of them and has endured tbo..|
disconcerting ordeals, simply rroor,l
when she sees that name on an invito
ton. or hears that voice over the tsls
phone, and immediately begins Thinks. !.
up excuses to stay away.
The first duty of hostess is to nal
her guests at their ease. This hosts,,
with her mysterious whispering, lauvb,
Ing and refusing TO tell why. succesa
only in making them acutely uncom.
Portable. She may have a beautih
luncheon, with elaborate food anS
costly decorations. She may be charm.
ing in her manner and her daurbto,
may be the prettiest girl in fhrs.
states. They may have a gorgeous
house, entertain lavishly and be 1rs, mo,,
cordial. But they will never be Don.
ular hostesses, and their entertainment,
will never be willingly attended unHl
they overcome this habit of whisperin,
together like schoolgirls when IA
teachers back is turned. Pcrhaps tbs
hostess feels that this seems girlisb, In
that case, the sooner she grows up and
teaches her daughter to grow IN M
better it will be for her and for tbos,
whom she invites to her parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-03

Dear Cynthis--I hardly know what
to prescribe for "Rebecca of Sunny
brook Farm" unless it be large bot
tie, of imagination, shaken we'll before
taken, and in teaspoonfuls after meals.
l thought all young girls had this, but
apparently l was wrong. 1t takes many
kinds of people to make up our little
world and many kinds of worlds to COM
plete planet.
Star gazing at times is permissible,
bringing, out as it does the sunshine and
the raihbows, but if carried to extremes
acts like and makes one feel in the same
class as shooting comet under a dark
cloud and full of moonshine.
However, such symptoms need not
worry the mother, as we all get that
way some time, and generally recover
without the forcible injection of medi-
cine, the same being germ breathed
into the system in dusty surroundings
Take up the carpet some night, run the
vacuum cleaner over your past and
have a good old time party. Nothing
compares to the dance for awakening a
sleepy liver and gosh awful thankful
ness that you're alive and among those
present. Here's to your health and that
the new year may usher in a man
sized, leather -lunged alarm clock.
WILSON.
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Cheers for "oId Bachelor"

Dear Cynthia-Please print the fol-
lowing to "Old Bachelor:
"Oid Bachelor, applaud your ideal
of a girl, but at the same time ! do not
like all you say. You are right when you
say our mothers were a different type
from the girl of today. blush when ! see
some of the specimens who walk the
streets Of old Philadelphia and who call
themselves young ladies. Perhaps they
think that about three inches OF powder
and a box of paint dabbed on all at
take, But, cold Bachelor" there are
some real girls of your type who can
bake good bread and make other good
old fashioned things dear to the heart of
every man-some of the motherly sort
of girls, who, when your spirits are
down in your shoes, can cheer you up
in a wonderfully short time, the kind
of girl whose cheeks are painted only
bv nature, who only uses powder where
necessary on that terrible nose that
seems to get shiny in spite of every
thing,
Yes, "Old Bachelor" there are girls
like that right in old Lansdale. and I
have not a doubt in Philadelphia also,
if you only knew where they hide
themselves.
cold Bachelor" are you willing to
deny yourself the pleasure and COM
panionsbip of that sort of girl? Are you
willing to deny yourself the companion
ship OF little children? don't believe
it. A man of your principles would make
a good husband If he could meet the
right girl. I am only a girl Of eighteen,
but / have my ideals also, and ! hope
the husband that ] get will be like you,
olJ 20 shionpd vet modern,
So here's hoping you are not al
ways an old bachelor If you won't
look for a girl, perhaps chance will
throw her in your way. But il you are
stubborn and won't see good in any
woman, then 1t is best you stay an old
bachelor, although | wouldn't want to
be you for the world but then an old
maid is worse than an old bachelor, ism t
she? When you meet your type, tell me,
through Cynthia, and I'll frame your
reply, which / hope will be soon.
A MODERN, OLD. FASHIONED
GIRL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-03
"CLNDERELLAiS DAUGHTER"
Romance and Reality

job to be at work on time. and it'd
yours to get me there. l bring in tbs
money, and you manage the home"
Virginia agreed eagerly. but the ne,t
morning when she scrambled out of bed
rubbing the sleep from her ewes like
child, and hurried out to the kitchen,
she. was vaguely resentful. In spita
of her good resolution to have cvery-
thing go off all right, she burned thgl
bacon and broke Jimmy's eggs instead
Of preserving the yollis, as he liked
them. Jimmy spoke sarcastically to the
effect that he had thought his mother|
had taught her something. Virginia.
stared at him and did not answer. She|
did not eat breakfast herself. and whenl
he stopped to kiss her good by she was
cold and unresponsive. She sat still
after he had gone, with the disordered|
breakfast dishes on the table. SHED
looked around the ugly little room dis
contentedly and was sorry for herself
Her eyes came back to the table, to thd|
rapidly congealing grease in the bacon
dish, to Jimmy's cup still half full o!l
coffee, to the toast which she had cu;1
too thin, and her heart dropped. 81
this was marriage! Her lips Quvered|
like child's. She was tied to a life
time of mornings like this with Jimmi
rushing off to the Office and leaving he5
with the housework. of greasy dishes
and bargainings with tradespeople.
She rose after a few minutes and
began to carry the dishes out into th9
kitchen. just as she had turned ths
hot water into the dishpan. the door.|
bell rang imperatively and she started
and dropped plate. Her nerves werd
still jumping as she went to the dooI
and threw it open. On the threshold
stood Kathleen,
Virginia dived at her and Kathleer|
responded warmly but as she stepped d
she gave quick glance around the plaCil
and drew long breath. Her frs
words were:
80 you're married v
"You got my letter." Virginia asked
eagerly.
Eyes, and I've been coming up every
day since l came to the city, but Il
wanted to get started with my lessons
aud this is the first opportunity ! have|
had
Kathleen looked radiant and was|
beautifully dressed and groomcd. NirI|
ginia as she took in the details of he'd
costume felt suddenly like an ill'|
groomcd kitchen maid.
Monday--"The Peacock and tho
Starring
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-03
On "the Recluse"

Dear Cynthia-With your sanction
and approval to D. A. S. on the Re
cluse."
l, also, old top, have just been dis
charged from the service, having just
returned from France.
! have spoken with scarcely half
dozen girls since my return. OF course
it would afford me great pleasure to
have some nice, congenial girl accom-
pany me to a theatre occasionally. but
somehow | manage to struggle along
without her. 1t seems such q very diff
hcult matter here in America to become
acquainted with a young lady. You
must be very properly introduced, etc.
Taken all in all it is my personal opin-
ion that our girls are just little bit
too conventional. Not so the French
girls.
But speaking Of recluses I think this
particular recluse is more or less of a
blamed idiot. 4 jolt or two in the
army, | think, would have assisted him
greatly. Fl. r. w.
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viii the Men Tell Her Why?

Dear Cynthia--I am a young girl,
nineteen years old, and very popular
with both sexes. There was one
young man who came to see me very
often and was considering his pro-
posal.
On account of too much study I
strained my eyes and have to wear
glasses. Now | got the goggles"
instead of the plain ones because the
girls say they improve my looks.
Now nearly all my young men friends
are dropping off and I suspect it's
on account of the goggles. Won't
some of your readers explain why
men don't like the girls with
Goggles" DIMPLES,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-03


Dear CyDthia-I am wondering if
any of the readers of your column were
ever seized with sudden impulse to
grasp pen and allow the hand to glide
freely over the paper, after reading
some of the inquiries sent to your pa
per, because this is the feeling I sensed
after reading the letters written by
"Perplexed' and Miss A. Hopeful"
and il I may be allowed to express
my opinion, I will say they are girls
to be treasured, and it gives me great
pleasure to defend them.
The reason I give for making the
above statement is that ] have mingled
among all classes of girls for the last
years, and, although I do not want to
be egotistical, I am classed by my
friends as one who uses good judg-
ment. In my experience I have met
great number of girls, and among
them ! find some intelligent girls who
can carry on a conversation on the
topics of the day or any other subject,
duplicates of "Perplexed' and Miss
A. Hopeful" and these are the girls
that / really admire and respect. Then
again I have met other girls that
are termed by the fellows as "dizzy,"
and for the benefit of the ones who
are not familiar with the slang l use
will say that dizzy girl is one who
has no common sense and can only carry
on a conversation on foolish and silly
subjects.
Now, to get to the subject OF dis
cussion know as "The Good Night
Kiss" ! will say that I think this a
matter Of vital Importance, although it
is treated very lightly by some girls.
The reason think it is Of great i'm.
portance is because / am acquainted
with some girls whose lives are not
open and above criticism, and their
thoughts and actions do not travel
through channels strewn with self.re-
spect, and after gaining the confidence
of some of these girls I find that the
downward path which they are follow
ing is one that started when they were
led to believe that it was all right for
them to kiss every Tom, Dick and
Harry and spend hours sitting in park
or parlor allowing some fellow to make
love to them.
Therefore, il fellow refuses to come
back to see you because you will not
allow him to kiss you, my advice is to
drop him and thank yourself for get E.
ting rid of a fellow who is either mar
row minded or be does not appreciate
good company.
EXPERIENCED FELLOW.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-03
The Strange Ways of Hums

Dear Cynthia--I have been tempted
many times to give my opinion on the
doll type, but ! Think there are lots
of other interesting things of which to
write about. Cynthia, have you ever
noticed when man is disappointed in
love he is down on all girls, JUDGING by
the one that was unworthy of him! But
it is different with the girl Sac knows
that there still exist some real good men,
and therefore only thinks of the ore
man that could not be trusted
1t is very interesting to read the diff, ..
ferent letters for instance, that of
'NIarine Halter" No doubt she had a
good reason to be so much against this
tne marine. but why does she blame
them all? There are both good and bad
of every kind. l know of lots and lots of
real. men iE service. and then / know
lots of the other kind. The same way
with the girls. There are some
wonderful girls that are true and
GOOD to their friends; then there are
girls who think they are "vamps.' /
wonder if they know what the word
really means.
Just let a girl meet a fellow that
shows some real respect for her, is true
and does not flatter her every minute,
and | know that in the girl he will
find a true and reliable companion.
Now I'll bet you think | am an old
maid of some sort; but no, am just
sweet seventeen, and the above is just
how | am going to feel about such
things when I 60 around and meet
different types. JERR1.
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The WOmdn,s
Exchange
Various Remedies
To the Editor Of woman's Page.

To the Editor Of Wonun's Page:
Dear Madam-Do you know OF any
remedy that removes dandruff from the
hair?
Do you know anything, aside from
tooth paste, that will whiten the teeth?
Have you heard or do you know any
remedy for pimples? 70. IT.
There are great many hair tonics
advertised for just that purpose, re-
moving dandruff. Ask your druggist
about good one or get one from your
hair dresser.
Prepared chalk is very good whiten-
er for the teeth. You can buy it in
cones at the drugstore. Rub it on the
moist brush and apply it just like tooth
paste.
The best remedy for pimples is good
general condition. They are usually
the result of indigestion, from eating
too many sweets or too much rich food
or from poor circulation. Get your
health into good condition and keep
your face thoroughly clean all the time
and you will have no trouble with PIN
pies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-03

I. SCOT can be removed from car
pct without leaving a smudge if
salt is sprinkled over it before it
is swept up.
.. Unusual hair ornaments shown
in the shops are made of hair
dyed in various shades.
3. A convenient market basket for
the woman who does her market
ing on foot has a cane fastened
through the center of basket and
handle, so that the basket can be
rested on the ground and still
kept in the hand while the owner
is waiting for trolley, etc.
4. 4 decoration for a simple dress.
which can be made by hand, is
the bouquet of bright colored
French flowers, made of cotton
and sachet powder, covered with
silk in the various colors.
.. When the hands arc chapped.
corn or oatmeal make a soothing
substitute for soap.
@. The overblouse with q short tail
below the belt is popular this
season.