Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-12

SOUTH AMBOY. Nov. 12:-Arm-
istice Day was fittingly celebrated
throughout the city by many organ
iaztions in the community.
An Armistice eve supper under
the direction of the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the NJ. Z. church a well
attended and the work of the ladies
of the church was well rewarded by
the many who partook of the sump-
tuous feast prepared by them. The
supper was served in the basement
of the church which was fttingly
decorated for the occasion. A tidy
sum was realized by the society.
The Ivy Club, not to be outdone
by any one organization, this year
entertained at the home of Miss
Modesto Kennedy, on David street.
with a monstrous character party.
The club is composed of young la
dies of this and neighboring cities.
Each of the members invited several
of their friends and long before the
time set as the opening hour of the
festivities the home of Miss Kennedy
presented a merry making appear
ance. Each of the rooms was dec
Grated. Games of all descriptions
were played. At a late hour supper
was served Il the merry makers. A
large truck was chartered to take
the many visitors to their respective
homes.
The Rosary Society and the
Young Ladies Sodality of ST. Mary's
church arranged their weekly card
party for the eve of Armistice Day.
and entertained one of the largest
nc y arsnoC Df this sort nxar held in
this city. The hustling committee
of members received the compli-
ments of both organizations and
declared them the high mark settlers
for this season. 1t is understood
this affair financially was the best
this season. The following are the
list of the prize winners: Non-play-
ers, Mrs. William Rue, Mrs. j. j.
keenan,, NJ. Wallach. New Bruins
wick; bridge, Mrs. John QUAD. Mrs.
William S. Dey; five hundred. James
Holton, Miss Gertrude Mullane,
Kathryn Cleary. Fannie Callaghan,
J. Mcclure. Miss Irene Meinzer'
| Cathryn Carr. Mrs. Meinzer and Mrs
Parker; euchre, James O,Leary'
Mrs. G~ilz-Fedder. Jennie Heston,
Miss May Mcdonnell, Miss Kathryn
Smith, John Lucitt and John ],
keenan,: ~pinochle. Mrs. Mary VIII
lett, John Jacobs, Thomas Howley.
A large scarf was won by Richard
McCloud.
Opening the rooms of their new
clubhouse Luke A. Lovely Post No
50, American Legion, yesterday en-
tertained many of the city folk who
so generously made possible the
purchase of the up-to-date home or
David street.
In the early morning hours great
crowds of visitors focked 10 the
headquarters of the Legion Pos
where a committee of the Ladies
Auxiliary and the boys of the posi-
showed off their hc me they feel SO
proud of. There were none OF thai
great crowd who was not pleased
with the recen purchase.
In buying a suitable nome in
select locality, was not as easy
matter as vas thought when the boys
of the legion started their hunt. II
was for that reason alone, the mem
bers of the Luke A. Lovely Post re
ceived such commerdation yester'
day as the great crowds surge'
through the place they Will use az
their headquarters.
The committee in charge forgo
nothing in the way OF entertalnins
and the visitors were treated 10 re
freshments.
In the evening the third annua
Armistice Day dance was held IN tn
High School Auditorium. Harry A
Leonard, commander of the pos
said it looked as though they wouI'
have 10 put an addition to the hug
hall. which was filled to its capa
city. Although the auditorium wa
packed to capacity everyone seemed
TO enjoy the dancing.
The BOYS of the post seemed anX
ious 10 thank all who in anyWa
helped make the affair the success
it was, but Judging from the happ.
faces at the dance those who patron
lied it wanted to thank the commit
tee in charge of the annual night.
A canopy was erected on the stag
that completely sheltered John
stones orchestra. Large streamer
from the center dome of the celllni
in all colors hoated to different part
of the hall and added a wonderfu
touch to the gaiety of the evening
Old Glory found a prominent plac
in many sections and the flags o
various nations also fioated in com
pany with the Stars and Stripes.
John street last night presente
the appearance of fifth avenue.
one of the busiest moods. car
were parked in neat order from Ste
vens avenue to Broadway on bot
sides, with a center tier of cars
front Of the city hall. The polio
kent a sharp lookout for those VIII
prey on robes. mo.ormeters. tool
and other automobile equipment
that seems to tempt the weak. n
disorders of any Kind were reported