Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-27
CLUB BIRTHDAY
At WOODBRIDGE
Delightful Event is Enjoyed
by CIub--I Four Years
Old

WOODBRIDGE, Oct. 27.-The
fourth birthday party of the Wom-
ans Club of Woodbridge township
was held in the auditorium of No.
IL school yesterday afternoon. The
president and one member from each
club in the third district received
invitations and the greater number
of the clubs were represented.
Mrs. e. l.. Gridley, Mrs. Chester
Peck and Mrs. Joseph Copeland of
the welcome committee greeted the
ium was most effectively decETAOI
guests as they entered. The audi
torium was most effectively decora-
ted with autumn leaves, asparagus
adding an effective bit of coloring.
In the center of the stage a gilt
basket filed with flowers tied with
the club ~colors. gray and gold, gave
the finishing touch. Mrs. Spencer's
art committee contributed this pleas
ure. The president, Mrs. Thayer
Martin, presided.
The singing of America" and the
pledge to the flag, opened the meet
ing .
Miss Mayme English Lillotte in
three groups then gave ~interpreta-
lions of James Whitcomb Riley.
The program follows:
When the Folks Is Gone
Nothin' to Say
A Life Lesson
The Rainy Morning
An Old Sweetheart of Mine
An Old Played Out Song
She "Dis'plains it, Old Glory.
In Costume
Granny. Fool Y%oungens
Old Mar NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Wheez, Our Hired Girl
Little -Girl-Two-Little-Gi
At Aunty's House,
An Impromptu Fairy Tale
Little Orphant Annie.
In Costume
The Visit, The Raggedy Man
When the World Busts Through
The Runaway Boy,
Elmer Brown
The Fishing Party
Almost Beyond Endurance.
Miss English Lillotte told the
story of many of Riley's poems, the
origin of the term Whose here.
and its contraction to "Hoosier,'
and the inspiration of some Of the
poems that are most loved every
where. Her reading in costume
p%ortraying a girl and boy were
greatly enjoyed. There was just a
touch of sadness overcome with
real true mirth.
Mrs. Charles Prickett, third dis
trict vice president, brought the ted
Grafton message. Mrs. Prickett
urged the club ONE particularly
the mothers, to stand together IT
their aim IL maintain the n
standards possible. The combined
strength of man helping the more
timid with their convictions. Mrs.
Prickett also urged the women to
vote. Miss Mary Daniels of ocean
Grove, former district vice presi-
dent also spoke in just her own
sweet way, which always endeared
her to Miss Daniels has
attended every birthday party OF
the club.
Mrs. E. H. Boynton also respond
ed, touching upon the gray n
gold" with rare feeling and SIN
certify
Miss Lillian Richards. accom-
panied by Mrs. l.. V. Buschman,
sang two delightful solos; Mrs. W..
B.. Krug played two solos, and MISS
Anna on the violin, accompanied
by Mrs. A. G.. Brown, contributes
two selections. All of these NUM-
bers were greatly enjoyed. Mrs.
Brown was in charge of the muse
of the afternoon. Mrs. Martin and
the first vice president Mrs. c.. M.
Cooper, were in the receiving lire.
The hospitality committee, COM
posed of Mrs. G. A. Disbrow, Mrs
John Short, Mrs. George Hoffman,
Miss John Dayton, Mrs. A. s. Baird,
Mrs. T. j. Reimers and Mrs. G. w.
B%arnekov, served delicious refresh
ments. The tea table was beautiful
Mrs. E. H. Boynton and Mrs. A. L.
Huber poured. The table o
tions were beautiful, choice roses
and other flowers in the club col
ors being most attractively ar