Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-05
MAS0NS HAVE
GREAT EVENT.;
HEAR S|LzER
Governor Speaks on State
Problems at Raritan Lodge
Birthday Party
LAUDS LARSON HANSON
School System Reform Urged
Event Here is Largely
Attended
LAUDS LARSON-HANSON

The sixtieth anniversary of Rari-
tan Lodge, No. 61, F. & A. NJ. was
appropriately observed by the 300
members and guests at reception
and dinner held in the Y.M.C.A
gymnasium Saturday night. The in
terror of the gymnasium had never
before assumed such an attractive
appearance, elaborate decorations
having transformed the spacious
room into an elegant banquet hall.
A pale blue background covered all
of the walls and the national colors
played an important part IN the dec
orative scheme. All of the tables
were supplied with floral decorations
making the interior of the banquet
hall an imposing sight as the MasonS
filed in following the reception which
was held in the lobby.
Music was furnished during The
night by the Masonic orchestra I'M
der the leadership of Carl III. kai-
quest An excellent supper, pre-
pared by Mrs. lvar Larsen. was
served by members of the Eastern
Star, all of whom We're represente1
with purses by Adrian Lyon on be-
half of the lodge.
Worshipful Master n. Christia,
Nielsen presided over the banquel
as POSTMASTER and introduced as
the first speaker of the evening
Most Worshipful Grand Master Ar
thur Potterton who, on behalf OF
the state officers, congratulated
Raritan Lodge on it's growth and
accomplishments during the sixty
years it has been in existence.
Mr.. Potterton emphasized the i'm
portance of unity among fellow
Masons irregardless of politics. The
fact that ground is to be broken for
the new Masonic home in State
street shortly was referred to as an
other proof of the progress being
made by the organization in Perth
Amboy. The members were congrat-
ulated upon the successful manner
in which they conducted their cam
paign for sufficient funds to erect
this building.
The speaker urged Masons to sc
conduct themselves at all times as to
reflect honorably upon the fraternity
of which they are members, adding
that the public judges an organiZa-
ton by the actions of its members. In
| closing Mr.. Potterton touched upon
the great field now open in which
much good can be done and he urged
members of the Masonic order to
seriously consider these opportunities
to do good.
Most Worshipful Past Grand Mas
ter w. Holt Apgar, of Trenton, was
the next speaker. He opened his
speech in a light vein, declaring that
he was we'll aware of the importance
of Perth Amboy and South Auboy
four million dollars to erect a bridge
to connect the cities. The speaker
urged all Masons to work for pure
Americanization and citizenship, es-
pecially at this time when the world
is in such a chaotic condition.
MIR. Apgar suggested that topics of
the day be discussed at all meetings
in order that members might keep
in close contact with the important
problems confronting the city, state,
nation and world.
Eads in Public Schools
The speaker laid particular stress
upon the importance of public
schools in training the young mind
and in turning out good citizens
What are the children learning to-
day?" he asked. Are our boys and
girls receiving the preliminary
training which will prepare them 70
ia thke up some profession, become
tradesmen or engineers? Or are
your children receiving too many
lfrills in the schools today and not
enough about the Three RS? What
has become of the old-fashioned
spelling bees?"
IF the present school studies are
not satisfactory, it is mainly the
fault of the people who remain
silent, instead OF protesting against
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