Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
c. G.O.P.FLOCKS
To BIC DINNER
Women as Well as Men in
Great Numbers Hear Judge
Wells Speak Here
WAS GREAT SUCCESS
Leaders Encouraged by Inter-
est ShoWn--Many From
Out of Town
WAS GREAT SUCCESS

The Perth Amboy Republican
Clubs dinner held last night in the
Y. NJ. c. A. hall. proved to be the
most encouraging and best attended
affair of its kind ever held by the
local political organization. The
large response of the women voters.
not only of this city but various mu-
inequalities from all parts of the
county, showed the intense interest
which the Middlesex women are al
ready taking in politics. 1t has been
estimated that fully 700 persons
were present and of this number
about 800 were women.
A cold supper was prepared by
William Poulson. the caterer, and
served by corps of women assis-
tants. Owing to the large number
present and the limited room for
tables and chairs it was necessary
for almost half of the assemblage
to wait until the other half had fin
ished eating before they could sit
down to the tables.
The turnout was beyond all ex-
pectations and the local Republican
leaders were high in their praise of
the excellent work done by Assem-
blyman Edward j. Peterson, the
general chairman, and his efficient
committee of workers from each
ward.
John Pfeifrer presided as toast
master of the occasion in an admir-
able manner. Rev. Wilbert N'estcots,
pastor of the Simpson NJ. Z. church
opened the dinner with words OF
grace. In introducing the speaker
iof the evening Toas-master Pfeiffer
spoke highly of the ability of Coun-
~ Judpe Harold b. Wells of Bor-
dentown, as an orator.
Judge Wells received n loud ova-
ton of hand clapping when he rose
TO speak. He had not spoken for
more than two minutes when he had
his audience with him and they were
of the same opinion that Mr.. Pfeiffer
had not exaggerated anv in telling
of the principal speakers oratorical
ability.
The speaker talked in humor-
Gus strain during the early part OF
his speech. explaining that some-
thing light should precede the
"hcayy" part of his talk. He show
ed his ability to drive home his
points with stories and illustrations
thar left no vague ideas with his
audience.
Judge Wells emphasized the need
of cooperation and hard work in
politics. as in any business. if sue
cess is to he obtained. The secret
of success, he said. quoting men
who have made names for them
selves, is dig. dig. dig" and per
spiration" not inspiration The
desired results cannot be obtained,
the Judge jointed out. by individual
effort alone but there must be
plenty of team work to assure sue
cess of any undertaking.
Having implicit faith. he said, is
an essential asset to success. He
told the well known story of Abra-
ham Lincoln's great faith in prayer
durin the battles of Gettysburg
iect, the judge said: "Be like the
fellow who went into the drug store
and bought a bottle of hair restorer
and then told the clerk to give him
a comb and brush also"
The speaker touched upon the wet
and dry issue. You all know where
stand" he said. IT am for the
enforcement of the prohibition
amendment as long as it Is part
of the constitution. 1t is part of
the law of the land and must be en-
forced. To violate this law is no
more than anarchy" He cited the
case of the ex-president. William
Howard Taft. who was opposed to
the prohibition amendment prior to
its adoption as a part of the consu-
tuition. AS soon as it was passed,
the judge pointed out. Mr.. Taft. now
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
announced that it must be enforced
and observed.
Judge Wells spoke highly of the
Republican United States Senators
from this state, Congressman I.
Frank Appleby and State Senator
William N. Runyon, candidate for
governor.
At the conclusion of his address |
Judge Wells was surrounded by
those who had heard him and wish |
ed to congratulate him upon the |
excellent manner in which he han |
died his subjects.
Music was furnished by an or |
chestra during the dinner.
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