Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-11
LEGION MEN
ATTEND OUTING
40 and 8 Organization Has
Great Gathering at Seid-
Ier'S. New Members.

SOUTH AMBOY, Aug. 1.-THE
Middlesex County, La Societe Des 40
Hommes ct 8 Chevaux, Voiture Lo-
Gale No. 12S, (Society of the Forty
Horses and Eight Men). met at Seid-
lers Beach last night, at which time
the largest gathering in the history
this fast growing organization
&c entertained with a shore din
ntr and suitable entertainment.
This society is a branch of the
American Legion, with membership
opened to all members of posts, who
% in good standing in the various
Gals. Middlesex county, Is num-
bered among the ~liveliest locals in
this state. A large number of le-
%gionaires were admitted to member
ship at last nights gathering. prom
inent among them being Klemmer
Kaltheissen. of Highland Park, well
known in political circles, and mem
toned as a possible candidate for
the office of freeholder in this coun-
ty.
A number of representatives from
locals in nearby counties were the
guests of the Middlesex county So
ciety. George P. Apgar, of North
Plainf1eld, addressed the gathering
during the evening. In his address
he recommended joint county meet
ings in order that the members of
all locals be known to each other
A campaign, it is understood, will
be made throughout the county in
ar effort to have a 100 per cent or
~ganization as soon as possible.
The society meets every three
months at which time {. lengthy pro-
gram of entertainment is provided
for the members, followed by a BAN
quet. The next meeting date has
not as yet been announced, but it
is understood the place of meeting
will be in Perth Amboy where a
large number of legionaires have in
terested themselves to no little ex-
tent.
The Metropolitan Trio, rare must
cal and vocal artists, were in charge
of the entertainment at last nights
affair. The shore dinner was
thing out Of the ordinary and the
members have decided that it shall
be an annual affair.
The following are the officers that
shall serve during the coming year,
Fred Koebler, of Highland Park,
%Aef de gare, which is equivalent
to president; Harry A. Richardson,
New Brunswick, chef de train;
Franklin NJ. Richie, Highland Park,
correspondent: Walter Reilly, Perth
Amboy, carde de la porte: Milton
Lee Suits, South Amboy. garde aux
%chevaux; William J. O'Toole, South
Amboy. conducteur; Walter Smith,
New Brunswick, commissaire inten-
dante; William McClosky, New
Brunswick Michael Turk, Perth
Amboy, Joseph H. Edgar, Highland
Park, will serve as cheminotes.
Harry kreamer, who since the or
ganization of the locale Voiture, has
been its head. has been delegated to
attend the promenade to be given at
Lake Hopatong, September IA, is
and 16. Harold G. Hoffman, of this
city, was elected an alternate. 1t is
per cent membership, who will leave
this county in automobiles.
Ksaerner, has been asked to run
for the office of grand chef de train,
which is equivalent to vice president
of the state organization. The sue
cess of the local voiture is due n
tirely to Kraemer's efforts in build
ing up the organization, said Walter
Dobson, grand chef de gar, of the
state. He stated that it was second
to nine in the state of New Jersey
and urged that the members do all
in their power to interest the mem
bers of their posts to join.
The newly elected officers of the
organization are to meet within u
short time to formulate plans for the
ensuing year. The question which is
considered vital by that organization
at the present time is that of build
ing it to a great strength that the
sobject for which 1t was conceived
will be perpetuated.
I South Amboy and Perth Amboy
Legionaires are leading figures in
the society and these members have
promised to pile up a great number
of applications before the net reg
ula rmeeting. Those desiring to en-
ter the ranks of the Siciete Des 40
Hommes ct s Chevaux. have been
instructed to communicate with F.
M. Richie. Of Franklin Park, who
will furnish the proper application
blanks.
The society is anxious to send a
great delegation to Lake Hopatcong
and have notified their members to
bring as many of their friends who
wish ~ 90 with them.