Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA
HOLD CELEBRATION

"
The dinner and entertainment
honored by the presence of several
of the state officers and Rev. Dean
William Cantwell and Rev. Charles
Prendergast of st. Mary's church in
Center street, proved a decidedly fit
ting celebration for the fifth ami
versary of San Salvador Court of
the Daughters of Isabella, last night
in the Packer House in Smith street.
The program of entertainment
throughout the dinner, arranged by
Mrs. P. n. Kennedy, was most en-
Enthusiastically received by xhe 40
members of the court who gathered
around the tables shortly after s
o'clock, to partake of the delicious
menu.
Favors in daffodil color and shape
and huge bouquets of purple and
lavendar sweet peas placed at each
table under the direction of Miss
Blanche VanSyckle produced a
charming effect in the club colors
of purple and gold. The program.
which opened effectively with sing
ing of the Star Spangled Banner"
was varied at intervals with popular
songs by the entire assemblage, lead
by Miss Ethel Lewis, who made a
most capable song leader, Fred
O'Brien's orchestra accompanying
and playing for the dancing which
followed Immediately afteT the din
ner.
At the conclusion of the program
everyone was ready for the speak
ers of the evening, the first of whom
was Miss Catherine O'Brien, the
POSTMASTER of the occasion, who
was appropriately introduced by Mrs.
Richard +. White, the grand regent
of the local court and district dep
uty. Miss O'Brien's first toast vas
one of welcome to the assembled
guests. and pride in the achieve
ments of the court since it's organi-
cation five years ago. Miss O'Brien
next introduced Rev. Dean William
P. Cantwell, as she did all of the
speakers of the occasion.
Dean Cantwell gave a striking ad-
dress on the Goodness of Women"
emphasizing the remarkable
amount of good that they have the
privilege of accomplishing in this
world and particularly in a commu- /
nifty of the sizs>ef Perth Amboy. He
stressed the influence that many
girls possess and urged them to use
it to the best of their ability. His
talk was not without complimentary
remarks for the society and past
achievements and he also compli-
mented William F1oersch for his
management of the Packer House
and the dinner served at the occa-
sion. Last night was the last dinner
or event to take place under
the Floersch management.
Rev. Charles Prendergast enter
tanned the assemblage with a hui
morous talk, telling many jokes and
Immediately putting everyone in
an excellent humor. A letter of
regret was read from Miss Irene
Clark, state secretary who was UNI
able to be there but sent her con-
gratulations for the anniversary and
the success of past achievements.
Past State Regent Mrs. Thomas E.
Collins, of Elizabeth, Past State Sec
rotary Miss Carolyn Wright, of
Newark. were also present and
both made appropriate and congrat-
ulatory remarks at the dinner.
In the course of events Mrs. Col
Inns, in behalf of the local court,
presented the grand regent, Mrs.
White, with a beautiful basket of
American Beauties, snap dragons
and sweet peas, tied with the club
colors. as a token of their love and
appreciation of her past work. The
entire event, arranged under the
supervision of Miss Catherine
O'Brien and Miss Ellen Ostrye, will
long remain in the memory of every
member present as the most enjoya-
BILE anniversary celebration ever
known to the court.
The program of musical numbers
at the dinner follows:
Star Spangled Banner-Entire as
semblage
Club song-Written by Miss Ella
O'Neil. sung by entire assemblage
Vocal solo-Mrs. Thomas Christoph-
er |
Double quartet-"Keep on Hopin',"
Mrs. Thomas Christopher, Mrs.
John Delaney, Miss Mary Lewis,
Miss Mary Beatty, Miss Mary Hig-
gins, Miss Helen Seaman, Miss
Helen Calvin, Miss Alice Cladek
Accompanist-tMiss Claire Hartung.
Recitation-"Jacob Strauss" Miss
Helen Murray.
Vocal solo-Mrs. John Delaney.
Quartet-"Barefoot Trail"
Piano and violin duet-Miss Enc
line Quadt and Miss Agnes Shee-
han.
Vocal duet-Miss Helen Seaman and
Miss Mary Lewis.