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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
CITY ROAD BONDS SOLD
TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK

The s165.000 worth of road bonds
issued by the city to pay its share
of the cost of rebuilding Amboy
venue have been sold to the First
National bank of Perth Amboy for
~S165,229.41, this being the only bid
der. The sale was reported by
Treasurer Ferd Garretson last night
at the aldermanic meeting. contin-
gent upon the approval by the State
Highway Commission of the award
ing of the road construction con-
tract to Graham & McKeon.
The aldermen several weeks ago
awarded the contract for the road
construction work to the local firm,
but the State Highway Commission
had not, up till last night, confirm
ed this action of the city. The state
is assisting the city in paying for
and therefore the highway
body must confirm all contracts. The
money to pay the contractors is not
available until the s165.000 road
bonds could be sold, which explain
ed the action of the city treasurer
in offering them for sale and con-
s~ummating the sale with the highest
and only bidder contingent upon the
State Highway Commissions ap-
prevail of the road contract.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
CONCERT HERE Is
PRONOUNCED SUCCESS

One of the most distinctive,
unique and interesting joint recitals
ever heard here, was given by
Princess Tsianina. famous Indian
American prima donna, and Charles
Wakefield Cadman, foremost Amer
lean composer-pianist, under the
auspices of the music department of
the Woman's Club. in the High
School auditorium last night.
The delightful all-American pro-
gram was opened by Tsianina, with
a group of songs, Invocation to the
Sun-God," by Troyer; Lovers
Proposal" by Troyer, and by the
Waters of Minnetonka." by Lieu
ance. revealing in all its beauty her
rich soprano voice. Alternating
brilliant playing, with little dashes
of surprising sentlmentality, Mr..
Cadman played 1.-THE Pompadour's
Fam" ITO Vanishing Race" and
THE Wolf Dance" ell of his W
continued the program with Her
Blanket, by L~ieurance; Pale Moon"
by Logan; "Ho, Ye Warriors" and
From the Land of the Sky Blue
Water by Cadman. Aside COM
pletely from the wonder of her art,
was the music itself. To the listener
with the slightest vestige of mag
nation, it took little thinking to re-
move space and distance and to be
close to the people of whom she
sang. (Aria) Canoe Song" from
the opera "Shanewis,' in this group
especially appealing to her hearers,
she was recalled repeatedly, re-
spending by request with the
familiar cat Dawnirg," beautifully
sung. =
Mr.. Cadman's next group, "An-
dante from A Major Sonata" Inter
mezzo'' from ''Shanewis" and 1.-THE
Deserts Dusty Face" were exquisite
and vivid by turns and all of it was
memorable. 1.-The Deserts Dust
Face" from Omar Khayyam,"
based on a Persian melody was par
ticularly fine. In difference to ap-
song, one of his early compositions,
unpretentious, but lovely.
Princess Tsianina concluded the
program with selections from the
American opera "Shanewis." 1.-THE
Spring Song of the Robin Woman
and 1.-The Indian Lament" Her
beautiful sympathetic and well con-
trolled soprano kept faultless pace
with the dramatic meaning of every
text she offered. The combination
of vocal charm and intelligent in
depreciation was irresistible.
Mr.. Cadman exhibited a genuine
Indian ~flageolet and played several
Indian love songs on this instru-
ment. He also made a few brief
remarks on the subject of Indian
folk song. Mrs. Nellie Eberhard, of
New York, who collaborates with
Charles Wakefield Cadman and who
arranges from Indian interpreta-
lions, Mr.. Cadman's Indian songs,
was among those in the large and
enthusiastic audience. Much credit
is due Mrs. S. p. Rostk owski, chair
man and her committee who arrans-
ed the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
READY FOR ROSARY
SOCIETY CARD PARTY

Everything is in readiness for the
card party and dance to be given
under the direction of the Rosary
Society, in the Western Improve
ment Association hall, in Brace ave-
nue., tonight, for the benefit of st.
Mary's High School Building fund.
Bridge, five hundred, euchre, pin
ochle, and the peanut jab will be the
games played. Many prizes will be
awarded. Tickets may be procured
from any member of the following
committee or at the door:
Mrs. Herman Seiber, chairman is
assisted by Mrs. Peter Quadt, Mrs.
William Sheehan, Mrs. William Nc
Denna. Mrs. William Harrison, Mrs.
Chris Gottstein, Mrs. Joseph Burke,
Mrs. Floyd Baumgarten. Mrs. Stehl-
gems, Mrs. Frank Rhodes, Mrs.
James Nolan, Mrs. Richard Green,
Mrs. William Fitzgerald, Mrs. Dan
Dooley, Mrs. Benjamin Goetschins,
Mrs. Dave Fender, Mrs. John Win
ands, Mrs. Mary Vogel, Mrs. Harry
Hagaman, Mrs. John Simpson, Mrs.
Harry Warren, Mrs. Andrew Far
rington, Mrs. M. ]. Nolan, Mrs. Mar
garet Travers, Mrs. Mildred 'Har-
rigan. Mrs. A. Fry, Mrs. William
Cladex, Mrs. Patrick Deverin, and
Mrs. Joseph Buckley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
In THE SOCIAL o r
PRETTY GIRLS IN
"KATHLEEN" NUMBER

A great deal of Interest is being
evidenced in the performance of
Kathleen" which VIII be staged in
the Majestic theatre On Monday and
Tuesday nights of mex. week, under
the direction of the Girls Club.
one of the prettiest and most
novel musical numbers in the show
is I'm the Advocate" with Ellwood
Johnson; THE Sheriff" and Ralph
Crowell. THE Best Checker Player
in Town" leading a group of at
tractive lassies. The following girls
will participate: Augusta Staudt,
Julia Kelsey, Anita Pfeiffer. Anna
Kutcher, Bertha Mcdowell, Sarah
Fithian, Ruth Nelson, Margaret
Rossi, Ruth Clevenger, Helen Hut
ton, Beryl Haney, Catherine Nc
Leod, Alma Rasmussen, Helene
Counihan. Marion Larsen. Helen
stark, Leonora Smith, Dorothy
Spawn, Margaret Fraser. Dorothy
Nelson, Margaret Counihan. Vir-
GINA Hoy, Grace Meyers and Anna
Pavlosky.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
WOODBRIDGE SCHOOL BOARD
HOLDS REGULAR meeting

WOODBRIDGE, Nov. 21.-Th'
regular meeting of the Board o
Education was held last night. Mrs
A. L. Gardner, T. w. Bohlen and ii
r. Valentine being absent.
The committees on the Colonia an;
Avenel schools reported progress
The report on the Hopelawn schoo
was an informal one OF account q
the absence of the chairman. Mr.
Gardner.
The resignation of Mrs. LaForg'
as a teacher in No. II school wa
received and accepted. Mrs. Iren'
Shay is substituting there now.
The schools of the township vii
close at noon on Wednesday, Noyem
Der 20, for Thanksgiving holiday
and will reopen IN Monday, Decem
Der 4. The schools will close on III,
Friday preceding Christmas, Deem
Der %, and reopen on Wednesday
January g..
The regular bills were orderet
paid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
TEACHERS
BIC RECEPTION
School Teachers of 3 Wood
bridge Schools Honored by
Nearly 200 Parents

WOODBRIDGE, Nov. 21-The
reception to the teachers of No. l.,
No.11 and the Barron avenue high
school by the combined Parent
Teachers Associations was attended
by nearly 200 parents, teachers and
members of the Board of Education
Miss Grace Brown was the chair
man of the program and Mrs. +. H.
Love. Mrs. w. A. Squier, Mrs. C.
r. Chase, Mrs. Herman Hopper,
Mrs c. p. Ware, Mrs. J. J. Neary,
and Mrs. w. Fl. Voorhees, served as
only mothers a Mrs. o. r. Hat
field was in charge of the decora-
lions. The guests were greeted by
Mrs. w. Fl. Prall, Mrs. c. A. de
Russy, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Love MI.
and Mrs. l.. w. Woodman and Mr..
and Mrs l.. H. Dix. Mr.. Rothfuss
and Mr.Roeder proving most eff
cient ushers. The refreshments
room. Informal dancing was enjoy
ed. Richard Formadoni kindly pre-
siding at the piano. ably accompan-
led by William Squier on the traps.
Corsage bouquets were presented
those taking part.
Mrs. de Russy presided, bidding
all a cordiel welcome and at the
close thanking those. by whom the
entertainment was provided.
Miss Russ of Railway gave two
interpretive dances and Mrs. Darl-
ing Of Perth Amboy brought a
group of the little girls in her class
by whom some cry graceful dane
ing was done.
The program follows: Piano solo,
Miss Pfarrer of Elizabeth; Gypsy
Dance, Joyce Layden Of Perth Am
boy; song, 80 Night of Stars and
%Splendor,' Mrs. Whitney Lesson ac-
companied by Mrs. s.. B. Demarest;
Medinets OF Perth Amboy; violin
solos, "Resignation'' and "Reverie,"
Mrs. Csepke accompanied by Mrs.
Coles: dance. Miss Russ of Railway;
piano solo, Miss Pfarrer; "a Little
Bit Of jazz Harriet Richards of
Perth Amboy; song. Good Night
Little Girl" Mrs. Lesson; dance,
Miss Russ; banjo and guitar, La
Sorella," Messrs. Roeder and For
madoni; toe dance, Dorothy Hall of
Perth Amboy.
1t was a great pleasure to hear
Mrs. Csepke play and the fact that
she came to Woodbridge for the
evening was greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Csepke was a charter member
of the local parent-teacher associa-
tions.
The fact that Miss Pfarrer and
the graceful dancers anne from out
of town was also appreciated. No
less appreciation was felt for the.
local performers. all of whom were
greatly enjoyed.
The picture of the Mothers Con-
gress convention, five feet in length,
taken along the boardwalk at At
lantic City, was placed upon the
wall and all had an opportunity of
seeing it. There are over 800 of
the 500 attending the convention
in the picture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
INTERESTING EVENT
FOR W0MAN'S CLUB

The World and Its Present Con-
ditions' was the subject of the Sec
ond talk in the series of lectures on
current history which Mrs. Cora
Welles Trow, gave before the Wo-
mans Club at their meeting in the
Presbyterian chapel, yesterday after
moo Mrs. Trow traced the effects
of events which have occurred from
the time of the signing of the armis-
tice to the present day, touching
upon the conditions in the Balkan
states, the Turkish situation, the un-
rest among the Mohammedans, the
attitude of England and France. the
Fascist rule in Italy and our prob
lens. Mrs. Trow's remarkable ia
miliarity with her subject and her
clarity of expression made her lee
ture M of the most interesting and
instructive given here in some time.
Mrs. Whitney Lesson. accom-
panied by Mrs. Frederick Neidermey-
er, sang delightfully."-, when the
Heart Is Young" by Buck.
The literature department., Mrs. A.
c. Clark, chairman, had a most at
tractive display of books for children
in charge of Miss Edith Crowell of
the local library. Miss Julia Car
ter. of the extension division of the
New York library and a specialist
on literature for children gave a brief
and instructive talk on this subject.
Miss Carter spoke of the need of
more books and better books in the
home. Just as you choose good
food, good clothes, and good COM
panions for your children, so also
choose your books" she said. when
you T in doubt consult the chill
dren's librarian in your library who
will always be glad to make sugges-
tions and help you in any way.
At the short business session over
which the president, Mrs. Frank
Dorsey presided, it was voted to o IL
tribute $40 to the American Red
Cross and $25 to the Near East.
Action was taken and the amend
ments to. the constitution and bylaws
were adopted at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
NEW FACTORY
FOR CARTERET
Williams Lumber Yard to En-
play 400 Men In New Bor-
ough Tuesday

CARTERET. Nov. 21.-The CEN
ire of the mahogany lumber and
~veneer's production. Is the latest ac-
luisition of the borough of Car
seret. /. T. Williams & Sons,
worlds largest manufacturers and
fnishers of fine lumber. has ac-
quired the seyenty-acre plant facing
the School No. . on Roosevelt ave-
nue., with a frontage of several
Ilocks on the main thoroughfare.
The decision of the Williams COM
pany to move their huge lumber
liant. is the result of beiES forced to
give up the large frontage on the
istapleton, s. L., waterfront. the
City of New York condemned the
property for their own use and for
the purpo of improving the dock
ing facilities of thar part of the
island, the acquisition was made.
Over 400 men will be on the force
of the new plant, which is now IN
course of reconstruction. Twenty
years ago the huge plant was owned
and occupied by the Canda Manu-
featuring Company, turning out car
wheels for railroads and similar
needs. Two years later. the 5. l..
Moore, shipbuilders, acquired the
property, using is as a shipbuildlng
plant. The property has a large
water-frontage. Eighteen years ago
the Moore company became a sub
sidiary of the Bethlehem Steel
Works and, through consolidation,
the property has been idle ever
since.
'aThe williams company found the
plant the most desirable in h
vicinity" said John Miller, general
of the company, today.
Operations will begin shortly, but
the complete construction or n
plant. arranging docking facilities
for at least three steamers, will axe
many months. From time to time
additional men will be put to work,
but the complete WORKS of the lum-
Der mill will not be ready till the
latter part of next summer stated
the manager.
Ballou. chief engineer of the COM
pany, are working on the installa-
ton of the costly machinery and
the process works OF more than
usual nature. The transformation
of the plant for the lumber works is
a difficult task, it was stated this
morning.
The lumber used in preparation
and mandatory is being shipped
from Central America South
4Ai1tIlCdy NlEAICO dh3
points. III
The lumber undergoes a special
process before being used for man
ufacturing process. 1t was said that
the lumber is aged for several years
at the forests and must reach a
certain ripeness before being ship
ped to the market here.
Thomas r. Williams and Thomas
Williams comprise the heads of this
vast lumber company. The first
plant of the company was establish
ed in 1888, it was said, and has en-
joyed a prosperous existence ever
since.
The lumber company is also plan
ming to construct a number of
houses for their workmen. 1t was
stated that these homes will be
built on the Roosevelt avenue side
in front of the plant.
On the left to the Williams COM
property is the Liebig Works
of the American Agricultural Chem
ical Company and on the right the
Metal & Thermo Works.
All three industrial organizations
occupy nearly half of Carterets
frontage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
MARTHA WASHINGTON
CLUB HAS ELECTION

AT the regular meeting of the
Martha Washington Club, held last
night in the Community house, in
tombstone street, the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. James Nolan;
first vice president, Miss Wilhelmina
Pavlosky; second vice president,
Miss Irene Salaki; treasurer. Miss
Helen Demko; secretary, Mrs. Mar
garet Rebovich; sergeant-at-arms,
Miss Mamie Snyder; trustees. Miss
Wilma Buynofsky and Miss Mae ST.
kora. Miss Cecilia Hoy and Mrs.
BERTHE Slice were appointed on the
flower committee. Miss Emma
Turek will have charge of refresh
ments at the next meeting of the
club. Plans were discussed for a
theatre party to be held some time
in the near future. After the busi-
ness session, a social time followed.
Refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
M0RDECA
To CELEBRATE
25th Anniversary of Syna-
gogue Will Be Observed
On Thanksgiving Day

The twenty-fifth anniversary on
Congregation Beth Mordecai viii be-
fittingly celebrated on Thanksgiving
Day, November 80. 1t will be just
twenty-five years ago THANKSGIVING
Day that the synagogue in Hobart
street first opened it's doors. Rabbi
Stephen S. Wise, the great New
York preacher who conducted the
dedTaeSon services twenty-five years
ago, will be the principal speaker
on this occasion. Elaborate prepa \
rations are being made by the SIS
terhood of the congregation togR
err with the special committee
prepare for this joyous occasierv
THANKSGIVING service will be held
In the temple in the afternoon at
8 O'Clock, Rabbi Eugene Kohn con1
Quoting the service assisted by Rev,
DR.. Moses Gam and choir OF the
Oheb Scholem of Newark. The
principal speaker will be Rabbi
Charles Hoffman, Of Newark. an
eloquent speaker.
Admission to the temple for tho
afternoon services will be free'
Members, families and their friendt
are invited to attend.
Rabbi Stephen s. Wise of thu
Free Synagogue, New York City,
will be the principal speaker at 4
banquet to be held in the New
Packer House at $50 o'clock, cater
ed by s. Silverman. At this affait
other addresses will be made BY
Mrs. /. l.. Block on behalf of thd
Sisterhood of Congregation Beth
Mordecai, and Rabbi Eugene Kohn.
Albert Leon will act as toastmaster'
AS soon as the banquet is adj
journed the floor will be cleared for
dancing to which all the YOUNG
people are invited. During the eveni
ing a musical program will be REM
dered. The committee of arranged
ments consists of Albert Leon,
chairman; J.. Kreielsheimer, Charles
Safran, j. T.. Klein Jacob Gold
berger, and David Greenbaum.
Congregation Beth Mordecai hal
an enviable record, having continA
ually grown in strength and inf1u-
ence in the community since its or.
ganization twenty-five years ago
1t is intended in the lear future ID
begin alterations to the temple i'll
order to provide more room fof
worshippers and more modern ac1
commodations for school rooms~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
OBITUARY
Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith, an old resident oil
this city, died last night at his home
Alt East avenue. He was born al
Rodding, Denmark, on January 20
1914, and was seven.y-eight year,
old. Mr.. Smith came here in 1871
and was in the employ of the Lehigl
Valley railroad as a blacksmith fol
forty-five years. He was retire.
from service two years ago.
Smith is survived by three sons
two daughters. John. Thomas and
Andrew Smith, Miss Matilda Smith
of this city and Mrs. P. Skovberg 81
Rose1le. He was an old member ol
the Dana Relief Society. The flu.
neral will be held Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock from his late resi-
dence. The interment will be IL
Alpine cemetery. -.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
TO ATTEND CARD
PARTY ON NOV. %

Tickets are selling rapidly for the
card party and dance to be given
under the personal direction of Rev.
John E. Larkin in the Auditorium
in New Brunswick avenue on Tues
day, November 2S. The proceeds
of this affair will go toward st.
Mary's high school building n
Tables will be arranged for bridge,
five hundred, pinochle, euchre, whist
and the peanut jab. Rev. Father
Larkin has solicited over IS prizes.
For those who do not care to play
cards there will be dancing to the
strains of Fred O'Brien's orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
FRAUD NOT PRESUMED
IN DATING CHECK AHEAD

TRENTON Nov. 21-Fraud can
not be presumed when a person
issues a check dated several days in
advance with the promise that there
will be sufficient funds to meet it
on the date specified. under the
terms of an opinion just handed
down by Chief Justice Gummere in
the supreme court. The Use arose
from the conviction of Joseph Ba-
rome, of Somerville, in the Somer-
set county quarter sessions court.
According to papers here Barone
entered into an agreement with the
proprietor of a certain garage to
purchase an automobile for 5000.
On account, Barone issued a check
for $3.50 as an initial payment. The
transaction took place on May l.,
but the defendant dated his check
Mays, as he said he would have suf-
icient funds to meet it on hat date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
HELD FOR
FALSE ALARM
Tell of Their Desire To See
Fire Apparatus In
Acton

Two boys, both eight years old,
were arrested by Motorcycle Officer
Frank Seiboth this morning in con
nection with the turning in of an
alarm of fire from box "a at John
stone and Neville streets about 3:15
O'Clock yesterday afternoon when
there was nc fire. The boys are be-
ing held.
Officer Frank Seibotn left head
quarters this morning in possession
of information obtained from a
Neville street resident who saw two
boys run from the box as the first
alarm vas sounding. They were
described as being eight years old,
one wearing a blue sweater with
yellow stripes and the other a blue
sweater and carrying a tan school
bag. 1t was believed they attended
the Slavish school.
The police officer went to the
school this morning and succeeded
in locating the desired parties. One
is a resident of Amboy avenue, the
other resides on Walrus Lane.
They tell an interesting story of
their desire to see the fire apparatus
in action and when they approach
the fire box at tombstone and
Neville streets the thought came to
one of them that all they had to do
to see the apparatus was to turn in
the alarm.
Approaching the box it was
found that neither one could reach
same sc one lifted the other and the
alarm was pulled. The sound of
the alarm evidently brought the
boys to their right senses for they
took to their heels and the sight of
the fire engines did not appeal to
them.
The firemen arrived at the scene
and assisted Sergeant Frank Kas-
przak and Officers Frank Seiboth,
Aaron F~ranzblau, Joseph Hartung
and William Buchan in searching
the vicinity for the responsible par
ties but were unable to locate them.
1t is not known what the DISPOSE
ton of this case will be.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
At the Crescent

Tonight is opportunity night at
this popular theatre. This is the
time when local talent appears ON
the stage to try out as performers.
On this night there is always lots of
fun, the audience being in an uproar
until that part of the performance
is concluded.
The vaudeville program in con-
nection with the show consists of
the following big acts. which Great
ed a big sensation yesterday and last
night at every performance: 40
Judge" a miniature musical comedy
with eight people featuring Calvert
&c Shane; Provost &c lara. in the
Big surprise; Haywood Sisters. the
melody girls; Bickel & Ward. char
acter entertainers: Four Smillettas
Sisters, in a sensational novelty.
Besides a comedy and news there
is also a big feature photoplay fea-
turing Betty Compson. The title OF
this production is "The Green
Temptation" It is a stirring pfc-
ture of love and hope.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21

SOMERVILLE, Nov. Fl (By The
Associated Press):-James Curran,
n of the first policemen to view
the body of Rev. Edward Wheeler
Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Rhinehart
Mills after the pair were found
slain on the Phillips farm last Sep
TENDER, was the first witness called
when the Somerset county grand
jury today began its second day in
vestigating the double murder.
Edward Garrigan, another New
Brunswick policeman who viewed
the bodies. followed Curran.
The third witness was Edward c.
Stryker. 1t was from his home that
Raymond Schneider, who found the
bodies. telephoned the police re-
garding the discovery.
After the jurors had heard the
story of John Lathrop, a farmer
living near the scene of the murder,
who claims he heard shots, Special
Deputy Attorney Mott called DR.. j.
l.. Smith, who performed an autop-
sy on the body of the choir singer
and found that besides having been
shot her throat had been cut. He
also was present when the autopsy
was performed on the body of DR..
Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-21
PLAN CHURCH BAZAAR

The Grace Lutheran church will
hold a bazaar in the basement of the
church on Wednesday and Thursday,
December 6 and Z. There will be
booths erected for fancy articles.
aprons, home made cookies, and
candy, hot dogs, and parcel post.
Two well known fortune tellers Will
hold court during the evening. The
executive committee of the Fifteen
Hundred' will hold a meeting in the
basement of the church tomorrow
night.