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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
BILL.
IS ATTACKED
acknowledgement Makes Stir
ring Address at Demo-
cratic Women'S Dinner

With Mrs. George S.. Silzer, hon
orary president, and Mrs, Fred M.
Pearse. honorary secretary, guests
of honor, together with a number of
other distinguished guests present,
the Perth Amboy unit of the Middle
sex County Woman's Democratic
Club acted as hostess to 800 guests
last night al a dinner given in the
New Packer House. 1t was one of
the largest and most enthusiastic
affairs ever held in Middlesex coun-
ty political circles. The seating of
the hotel was taxed to its capacity.
At the speakers table in addition
to the guests of honor, were seated
Mrs. Catherine Donges, state COM
mitteewoman from Camden county;
Mrs. Katherine W. Brown, Demo-
cratic assemblywoman from Hudson
county; Mrs. Gretchen Riggs, state
committeeman from Middlesex
county: Mrs. Mabel Seggel, vice
chairman of the Middlesex county
executive committee; Mrs. D. j. Sui
Ivan, president of the local organic
alton and Mrs. James H. White, of
the committee in charge of last
nights affair.
During the course of the dinner a
fine musical program was given by
Rutgers Jazz Bandits. Mrs. David II.
WilentZ, accompanied by Mrs. Aaron
Kaufman, exclusively sang, 'Gian-
nina Mia from the opera The Fire
fly" and upon insistent recall Mrs.
Wilentz favored with 'Daddy's
Sweetheart"
Following the dinner. Mrs. Seggel,
president of the County Club, acting
as POSTMASTER, introduced the first
speaker. Mrs. Catherine Donges. The
speaker said: THE main issue for
the Democratic campaign this year
is to elect a Democratic legislature
to assist your governor to- put across
the splendid legislation he has in
mind, but which Is useless without
the support of the Democratic legis-
lators."
81 want to say hat If the women
of Middlesex county have leisure
time, offer your time to your lead
err; IL you have spare money, offer
contributions to your party; If you
have ability, offer 1t. Do some
thinfl Every one a do her little
bit and II is astounding what women
can accomplish" concluded the
speaker.
Mrs. Gretchen Riggs spoke brief
ly on the growth of political inter-
est that has taken place in Middle
sex county among the women She
especially commended the women
for the assistance given her as state
committeewomap and urged the wo-
men t. stand by the principles of
the Democratic party and by the
candidates. She impressed upon the
women the Importance of getting the
vote out. ''and show Governor Silzer
that the women from Middlesex
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Catholic Daughters
At Pleasing Event

st. Mary's Lyceum was the scene
of spooky gayety last night the oc-
casion being the annual dance of the
Catholic Daughters of America.
Witches. COLLINS, and black cats held
full sway. Members and their friends
danced in the glow of Jack o'lan-
terms pearing through shocks of corn
to the excellent musical program Of
fered by Fred O'Brien's orchestra
which added greatly to the success
of the evening. Miss Ethel Lewis,
chairman of arrangements and her
committee consisting of Misses Eme-
line Quadt, Ellen Ostrye, Mary
Smith, Helen Calvin. Catherine
Clancy, Katherine O'Brien, Mary
Beatty, Blanche Van SICKLE, Grace
O'Brian. Ella O'Neill, Helen Dona-
hue, Anna Donovan, Agnes Mcguire,
Mrs. David Fender. Anna Kenna.
Mrs. Charles Glassett, Alice Cladek,
Miss Helen Young. Margaret Murray,
Mae Dwyer, Rose Shea, Florence
Brownmiller, Helen Fitzgerald and
Catherine Donovan, deserve much
credit for the excellent manner in
which the affair was managed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Girls Have
Halloween Event

WOODBRIDGE, Oct. 31-The
Winnebago Camp Fire Girls enjoyed
q Halloween party at the home of
their guardian, Mrs. J. II. Thayer
Martin, last night. The house was
decorated in a most artistic fashion
AMI everything was done by the
gracious hostess and her charming
daughters the Misses Carol and
Doris Martin, to add to the evenings
pleasure. Dancing was enjoyed and
games were played.
A number of the original camp
fire girls are away at boarding
school and college, but the present
members and all those who have
been members during the past five
years, who are in town, were there
last evening and as this was a ''spe-
cial occasion" a number of the boys
were invited to attend the party.
Those present included: The Miss
es Melba and Myrtle Howard, Jane
Kingbury, Catherine Concannon,
Carol and Doris Martin, Madeline
de Russy, Margaret Wand, Bessie
Baker jeanette Melick, Florence
Voorhees,, Ruth Torch, Helen Au-
gustine and Harold Grausam, Ber-
nard DUNCAN, John Cooper, Clifford
Walling, Charles Acker, Tom Levi,
Allen Thergerson, Charles Frost and
George Knoblock.
Refreshments of pumpkin pie,
c%rullers, cider and all the usual
Halloween goodies were served. The
guests reported a most enjoyable
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
K. of C. Show
Tickets Ready

Tickets are now on sale for the
knights of Columbus minstrel Ser
enade" which will be held at st.
Mary's lyceum on November % and
2S. They may be procured at Gan
non & Sheehy, Doyle e Cunneen,
Michael Ladjak, Desmond Smoke
Shop, Columbian Pharmacy, Dolan
confectionery store, Joseph Seaman,
I. Dlabik, Harry Powers and Buck
ley's drug store.
This minstrel is being given under
the direction of the Harrington
Adams Company, who made such a
big hit in this city a few weeks ago
when they produced THE Cameo
Girl" which was given under the
direction of the Girls Club. Re-
hearssls will begin on November 8
and it is said this minstrel will be
bigger and better than ever.
John REILLY is chairman OF ar
rangements and is assisted by
Thomas Ramsey, Richard +. White.
James Murray, John Curran and
Joseph Maloney.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
St. Stephens
Plans for Fair

The Ladies' Aid Society of st.
Stephens Danish Lutheran church
will hold their regular meeting in
the lecture room of the church to-
morrow afternoon, to plan for their
annual fair, which will be held in
the lecture room of the church on
November Z and 8. The decorations
will be especially unique and attrac-
tive. 1.-THE Princess and The Pea"
booth will have the princess and
queen in attendance who will sell
fancy articles. What Father Sells
is Always Right" booth will have an
old peasant and his wife in atten-
dance and they will show the people
towels, and many kitchen utensils.
At the Hans and Gretel booth, the
two children and witch will have
many attractions for the Riddles.
1.-The Flying Trunk" will be the sub
stitute for the grab-bag, a huge
trunk being filled with grabs.
The Young Peoples Society have
planned a Cinderella" booth where
Cinderella and her two sisters will
be seen. 1.-The Snow Queen assisted
by Ray will have charge of the ice
cream. Dainty maids In Danish cos
tune will serve ice cream, home
made cake, and coffee. It is hoped
that many people will take advan-
tage of this fair, the second night as
well as the first.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL

Raritan Lodge No. 61 f. & A. NJ,
has arranged for a Ladies Night"
to be held tomorrow night at their
lodge rooms in the Elks building in
celebration of the laying of the cor
nerstone of the George Washington
Masonic National Memorial that is
to take place, at Alexandria, Va.
Masonic lodges throughout the en-
tire country tomorrow are observing
the day in some fitting and
Raritan Lodge has arranged to en-
terrain the wives and lady friends of
the members of the lodge. This will
include the members of the two
Eastern Star chapters in the city.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged for the event which is sched-
uled to start at s O'Clock.
Former Governor Edward c.
Stokes, of New Jersey, will be the
speaker for the occasion and deliver
the grafton of the evening. He will
have for his subject, George Wash
ington the Mason" Mr.. Stokes, who
is a member of the Masonic frater-
nifty is we'll versed in the work of the
order and is qualified to speak on
Washington as the Mason and first
president of the United States. There
will be a musical program in con-
nection with the celebration that is
to be given by the Mozart Quartet
and selections by +. c. Wieland, a
viola and violin soloist, of Newark.
This is expected to bring together
many members of the Masonic order
together with their wives and lady
friends for the occasion.
The cornerstone of this impressive
structure, 230 by 100 feet and 200
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Annual Dance
To be Held Dec. 13

At a special meeting of the Amboy
iEArmony Club held Sunday after
faopn it was decided to hold their
atlnual dance on December 10 in
stcnd of Thanksgiving eve as hereto
fore. Ernie Krickett's versatile or
chfstra will play for tho dancing.
Tho committee announced that tic
kets would be ready for distribution
thh week.
The committee also announced
that final arrangements had been
completed for the Halloween dance
toabe held in the Western Improve
ment hall tonight. Under the direc-
ton of Willis Mucha and William
Aaroe the hall has been decorated
in true Halloween fashion. Elfred
Dryer and stephen Sabo are in
charge.
Arrangements were also completed
for the strawride on November Is
to be given by the "3no" association
offhe club. The ride will be through
South Amboy to New Brunswick and
then to the Eisman Heights Inn at
Dunellen where supper will be
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31

feet high, to be laid on an i.Apos-
ing site, is at Shooters Hill, along
the Potomac, which overlooks Wash
ington, ID. c., and Mt. Vernon. The
whole is inspired by the great towers
built by the Greeks and Romans in
ancient times to mark the entrance
to their harbors and on whose sum-
mits were burning flares, which could
be seen far at sea, guided the mari
ners. President Calvin Coolidge,
members Of his cabinet ana q large
array of officials and representatives
of blue lodges and other Masonic or
CARNATIONS will participate in the
event. Deputy Grand Master Charles
H. Callahan, of Virginia, will have
charge Of the ceremonies which will
conform to the laws of Masonry
as in use in Virginia.
Worshipful Master N. Christian
Nielsen will have charge of the en-
tertainment tomorrow night and the
following program has been arrang-
ed for the event:
(a) Just Being Happy
OBJ Little Tommy
Mozart Q%uartette
Viola observation-disclosures
Bro. f. C. Wieland
A Little Closer Harmony
Mozart Quartette
Former Governor Stokes
Uncle Moon
Mozart Quartette
Viola Solo-Serenade-Leon Cav
auo.
Bro. f. c. Wieland
March of the Nations
Mozart Quartette
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
)lden Wedding Day
For Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer
Mr.. and Mrs. Cahil
Observe Halloween

A Halloween party was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
CahilI in Willock's lane Saturday
night. orange and black streamers
were used in the decorations for the
occasion. Harry Lieber entertained
with piano selections. A supper
wa served.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Cahill, Miss Aagot Cahill, Miss
Ellen Cahill, Misses Julia and Clara
Cahill, Mrs. A. Johnson, Alex Marin
Caroline Hunt, Ella Bartos, Isabel
H%ochberger, Mabel Tamsan, Emma
Gifko. Henry Durham, Wilbur
Knudsen, Felix Siskane, Edward
Medusky, James McNeilly, Elmer
Johnson, Joseph Holiday, Harry
Lieber, George, Gasman, Edward
Lund, Fred Mania Louise Johnson.
Helen Holiday, Alice Stanton Doro-
thy Knudsen, Mrs. *. Knudsen. Har-
nv Miller of this city; Victor Dagger
of Fords; John Brynes of Hopelawn;
Joseph keenan,, of New York;
Thomas Gallant of Newark; Clifford
Taylor, of Railway; Warren Braun,
and Percy Braun. Mrs. Title Gallant
and George Steal, Of Newark, and
Linen Clabey of Keyport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Nurses Alumni
Dance Great Success

The masquerade Halloween dance
held in the auditorium of the nurses
nome last night outdid~any former
social event eve attempted by the
Nurses Alumni Association of the
Perth Amboy City Hospital. The ar
fair was attended by about 1875 per-
sons, practically all of whom were in
costume. The interior of the audi
forum, the stage, refreshment rooms
and corridors were decorated with
black cats, witches. COLLINS, pump
kins and other typical Halloween
symbols. Yellow and black formed
the color scheme and cornstalks and
darkened lights added greatly to the
~spookiness of the occasion.
Snappy music by Ben Encherman's
Society S~yncopators soon had the
dancers whirling about the dance
floor in the best of spirits and many
truitless efforts were made to recog-
nize the disguised attendants before
they unmasked. Novelty dances, in
Guiding a tucker, were conducted
during the night.
4 aRinasking following the
4 land march in which II of those in
costume passed in review before the
judges, Mrs. George w. Fithian, Mrs.
George w Tyrrell and Mrs. Charles
". Naulty, Jr. Three prizes were
awarded, Miss Emily Boardman be-
ing selected as having the mott orig
inal costume; Mr.. Meyers for having
the best appearing costume and Mrs.
Enwood Johnson, Jr, for the most
grotesque makeup.
Refreshments consisting of cider.
rake, coffee and apples were served
laring the night. The committee in
eaarge OF the successful affair con-
s.Med of Miss Julia Jensen, chair
man, Miss Mazie Stockton, Mias
t1Bilna Nieltopp, Miss Emma Tjorne-
lid and Miss May Blocker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Foreign Mission
Society EntertainS

At the regular meeting of the
Foreign Missionary Society Of the
Simpson NJ. T.. church held in the
lecture room of the church Monday
night a most delightful program was
offered. Mrs. v. ". Roseboro enter
tanned with a difficult piano selec-
ton. Mrs. Whitney Leeson of
Woodbridge, gave a vocal selection
in her usual charming manner, ac-
companied by Mrs. William Hesser.
Mrs. Lester M. White favored with
a violin solo and Mrs. Charles H.
Seguine read a chapter from the new
missionary book, Japan" Follow
ing the program a social time was
enjoyed and refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Charles H. Seguine was
chairman Of arrangements and was
assisted byf Mrs. Frank Parsons,
Mrs. George Meade, Mrs. J. G..
Smith, Mrs. Lavinia Rankin, Mrs.
J.. B. Graft, Mrs. William Parsons,
Mrs. P. J.. Ryan Miss Mary Hughes.
Miss Myrtle Walker, Miss Esther
Widerstrom. Miss Margaret Crowell,
Miss Sophie Greiner, Miss Ruth
Hegstrom and Miss Alma Wider
Strom.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
SeWaren
Social Personal


The Sewaren Free Public Library
having been closed for several weeks
past on account of extensive repairs
to both the outside and inside OF the
building will be reopened on Friday
afternoon, November ., and from
that time on will be open as usual
on Monday and Friday afternoons
and on Friday nights from 8 until 8
o'clock. The librarian, Mrs. Mont
gnsnery Balfour, hopes to see all of
the former friends of the library on
hand when the building is ~reopened.
Mrs. w. II. Tombs and Mrs. f. i.
Fsgxy are attending the meeting of
the N&w Jersey Historical Society in
Newark today.
Mrs. L.. IF. Ballard. Mrs. w. II.
Tombs and Mrs. e. H. Boynton at
tended the meeting of the Ex-Presi-
dents Club of the Third District at
the home of Mrs. Charles Prickett in
AIetuchen yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD
HOLD SUCCESSFUL BANQUET

So successful was the banquet of
the Woodmen Of the World held last
night at the Westminster hotel that
it was decided to make 1t an annual
event. William p. Bradley, clerk of
Perth Amboy Camp, No. 10, chair
mar of the arrangement committee
who acted as the POSTMASTER was
made the permanent chairman. He
presided at the head of the table
with much dignity and in his address
of welcome expressed regret of the
inability of Mayor William C. Wilson
and Recorder H. e. Pickersgill, who
had been invited to be present. State
Manager F. o. Thompson was the
principal speaker of the evening and
he was followed by District Deputy
Emil Frey and District Deputy Mat
thew Zserai, who each made remarks
with regard TO the workings of the
order and what is being done to
boost the membership throughout
the Perth Amboy district.
There were covers laid for seventy
five and this included representatives
of each of the eleven camps of the
district and there were visitors here
from Camp No. SO OF New Bruins
wick gathered around the festive
board. The menu served is said to
have been one of the best that the
members of the order have sat down
to in some time/ After the last
course had been served the speech
making took place and a good social
time enjoyed by the gathering. This
banquet was given to the members
of the camps who have brought new
members into the order in the dis
trict this year in the race for the
1000 class Initiation which comes to
a close the first Of the year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
MISSING WORD CONTEST

The word omitted from last We'd
nesday's list of advertisements, in
the missing word contest which be-
gan In the Evening News two weeks
ago, was BRAIN" The word was
omitted from a sentence in Albert
G~ottschalk's ad, which read "by an
obstacle to proper -- CONTROL"
Again today on page nine in n
of the advertisements there a word
will be missing from a sentence,
which when read will make the en-
tire sentence dramatically wrong.
Contestants are to pick out the miss
ing word after reading the rules in
the center of the page on which the
advertisements are listed. and fill
out the answer blank and send it to
the News office, on Jefferson street
and Madison avenue, no later than
next Tuesday afternoon. 1t is inn
portant that the rules of the con-
test on page nine be read.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Miss Rose Mallory
Is Given Surprise

A surprise party was given Miss
Rose Mallory, at her home in Broad
street, last night. Michael Rosen-
thai gave a recitation, and Mr.. Ros-
enthal and James Rogan entertain
ed with violin selections. Dancing
was also enjoyed.
The guests included: Misses Ro-
sale Mallory, Anna Doyle, Olive
lockwood, Angela Scales. Dorothy
Washko, Claire Jones, Marie Crieg,
Amy Ryan. Catherine Witt, Eleanor
Feeney, Chrissie O'Hara, Anna
Barchfski, Viola Ayres. Marguerite
Gardner, Muriel Lind, Marie Bull
Wrinkle, Virginia Dolan, Elizabeth
Leyshon, Messrs. Charles Faubl, Her
bert Sullivan, Albert Waters, Edward
Kennedy. William Ford, Vincent
Kafton, James Rogan, Walter Skow,
Joseph June, Joseph Hardish, John
Hardish, Francis Boniekski, James
Rogan, Michael Rosenthal, William
Manning, Francis Kafton, Eugene
Pavese, Thomas Donovan, Buster
McFinay, Theodore Baraski, Mr.. and
Mrs. Boyce, Mr.. and Mrs. Mallory
and Mrs. Jack Fleetwood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Miss PekariCk
EntertainS Friends

Miss Helen Pekarcik, of this city,
entertained a number of friends at
her home Sunday night. Piano solos
were given by Miss Julia Pekarcik,
and Martha Benyak, Arthur Dahl
and John Davis entertained with vo-
cal selections. Refreshments were
served.
The guests included: Misses Julia
and Helen Pekarcik, Martha Ben
yak and Mary Kaplofka. Messrs.
Holecimer. Arthur Dahl, John Da-
Wis and Mr.. and Mrs. Pekarcik.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Raritan Township
Personal Mention

Mrs. A. Ayers, of Midtown. sub
stituted at the Clara Barton school
for Miss D. +. Thornall yesterday.
Mrs. Clifford ellis was an out-of-
town visitor yesterday.
Miss T~hornall's class of the Clara
Barton school is holding a Hal
lowe'en party today.
William Gross motored out-of-
town yesterday.
A Halloween dance will be given
at the Pfeiffer farm tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
TAKEN
ON D|PHTHER|A
Board of Health Plans Safe
guard-TWo City Nurses
Resign at Meeting

Under plans begun last night at
the meeting of the Board of Health
800 or 400 children of this city will
be immunized against diphtheria.
Health officer DR.. Charles S. Thomp-
son was instructed to make the nee
essary arrangements for minimizing
of the children, and to accomplish
as much of this work as the funds
of the department will permit. Those
who will be given the benefit of the
treatment must be below school age,
DR.. Thompson stated.
Those parents who desire their
children to receive this treatment
which will make them immune to
diphtheria will have an opportunity
to do so, when a public announce
ment is made in the Evening News,
This announcement in all probable
ity will contain a coupon on which
persons desiring their children to be
given the treatment will make appli-
cation to the department of health
for this treatment. According to
the plans at this time, it is believed
that between 800 and 400 children
car be immunized under the present
funds,
The board also made arrangements
to supply tooth brushes to the dental
ClAIllC WllAGil VII 10 SOlu 10 lSSQy
children. These tooth brushes are
known as manufacturers seconds and
although they will be sold for a few
cents, are a good brush and will last
the children for a considerable
length of time. There are a number
of children to visit the clinic who
cannot afford to purchase the proper
kind of brush for their teeth and it
&c, 81 .-ook thiS -nad fhak flan lOn- 81
decided to obtain a supply for the
clinic,
designations were received from
Miss Anna Rudolph and Miss Marion
W~ustefeldt, city nurses. The reason
given for the designations was the
nurses desire to return to private
duty. DIR. Thompson stated that he
had talked with Miss Rudolph and
Miss Wustefeldt and they had agreed
0 remain on duty until November
.. The designations which we're
accepted, were dated to take effect
on November l.
No new nurses were appointed at
the session last night it being deem
ed advisable for applicants to meet
the staff committee and this COM
mittee report at the next meeting of
the board.
Under a motion adopted last night
nurses will hereafter be allowed to
attend conferences held in this coun-
ty to discuss matters in relation to
welfare work. These conferences are
held in various places in the county,
some of them taking place in this
city.
The comptroller's report showed
expenditures of ~$22,227.20 and a
balance on hand of $~5.272.S0.
One ice cream and n milk Ii
cense was granted and thirty-nine
final plumbing and sewer certificates
approved.
The contagious diseases in the city
at the present time are: Five cases
OF measles, two cases of diphtheria
and one case of scarlet fever.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
AL Woodbridge
Looted BY Burglars

WOODBRIDGE, Oct. Slit h e
peaceful Edgar Hill section was
grossly disturbed early this morning
when It was discovered that robbers
invaded several residences and bust
ness places sometime between 3 and
s o'clock and carted away gold
watches, gold chains. pocketbooks,
silverware and other valuable ar
ticles. No trace has been found of
the intruders, although a vigorous
search is being made by the police.
From information obtained at po-
lice headquarters the burglar or a
group of them entered the home of
James Rigby at about 3 o'clock. ap-
parently the first of the homes on
their tour. Some valuables were
taken. The home of l.. NJ. Campbell
was then visited. There the police
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Delightful Party
AT the Y. M. C. A.

Those who took the "Trip to the
Noon under the guidance of the
boys of the local Y. NJ. C. A. last
night in the association building will
long remember their thrilling exper-
fences. Boys Work Secreta4 Fenby
w. Scott and his committee of boys
thought of every possible thrill and
surprise one could expect in winding
his way through the maze of hazards
leading from room to room. Many
made the "trip"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-31
Surprise Given
Miss Helen Schmidt

A surprise party was given Miss
Helen Schmidt at her home in East
The party was arranged by
the Jolly Three Social Club. The
house was ~tastefully decorated with
orange and black streamers and yell
low chrysanthemums. Dancing, sing
ing and games were enjoyed. A sup
per was served. Guests were present
from Elizabeth. Railway, South AM
boy, New Brunswick, Tottenville and
this city.