New Year Eve Events Feature Social News

wlr. and Mrs. Dorsey Enter* i tain for Son—Reception

at Spitzer Home

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dorsey, of High street, entertained a number of young friends of her son, Frank,

(Jr., at a dance, New Year's eve. 'Blue and gold was the color scheme carried out in the decorations. At midnight noise making novelties were distributed among the guests which caused much merriment. A collation was served.

The guests were: Misses Bertha McDowell, Catherine Hail, Winifred Sturgis, Helene Counihan, Ruth Clevenger, Elizabeth Bartha, Alice and Blanche Jorgensen, Augusta Staudt, Helen Hutton. Margaret FYaser, of this city. Miss Letitta 3roal, of Brooklyn, Messrs. Louis Jartha, Thomas Hall, Harold Lar- len, Ralph Conard, Ralph Sharp, •atrick White, Robert MacWilliams, laxwell Henry, Carl Peterson, Alton oth, Howard Jensen, John Fates, nd Edward Dalton, of this city, ulius Simmens of Metuchen, Wil- kin Sullivan of South Amboy and Villiam Yarnall, 0f Westfield. Mrs. Sigmund Spitzer, of High

treet, proved a charming hostess t a delightful card party, held at er home last night for the benefit t the Ladles’ Auxiliary of the Y. M. f. A. Bridge whist and pinochle ere the games in play. Beautiful nen towels were awarded to the Rowing in the different games: 'rs, J. S. Blum, Mrs. Jack Klein, rs. Nathan Goldberger, Mrs. D. J. tume Mrs. Jack Slobodlen, Mrs. tmuel Tucker and Mrs. Max Klein. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. krry S. ‘Medinets, Mr. and Mrs.

acfc Levenson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Klein, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Green- ipan, Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Green- ipan, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tucker, I4r. and Mrs. Max Gibian, Mr. and tfrs. Samuel Mandel, Mr. and Mrs. lack Slobodlen, Mr. and Mrs. David Pass. Mr. and Mrs. Nat Goldberger, Cr. and Mrs. Philip Borak, Mr. and (rs. Adolph Greenbaum, Mr. and (rs. David Dobbs. Mr. and .Mrs. [tyer Leichtman, Mr. and Mrs. J. L.

gain, Mr. and Mrs; Morris Boriskin, D. J. Blum, Mr. and

^^^^^^Bcoldljcrger. Mr. and Mrs. .Mr. and Mrs. .Max Gust,

Sigmund Mahler Mr. 1, Bardin. Mrs.

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-. "'’j^fcabi rg Mr-. Hermans

Klein, -Mrs. 11. Mafl lira,!/:.

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Hgp^p Greiner, Beatrice and mw-

■^KCroweI1, Horace Crowell and nrl Mrs. A. Smith.

^Biout two hundred people attend- HHh« dance, held under the direc- RHL>f the Elks, In their club house

glHndlgon avenue, Monday night. ■tgK| orchestra played for the Kctng. At midnight, many attrac- |^Enovelties and noisemaking ar-

||^E were distributed. High class

ll^EtalnTnent was furnished during

B^Bvenlng by New York perf'wm- H^Ldurh credit is due Frank Sel-

H^uhnirmnn and bis rommitiw

■HHng of Harry Ford. George S', and Charles Sykes,

auditorium of the Knights of

yS^Bibus home was the scene of

JE^E merriment New Year’s eve.

HH^End gold were the colors used

^^■insfroming the hal! into an at-

|HRve setting for the cabaret and Km. About three hundred and Kty people danced to the straUjs of Eessleri* orchestra of New York. Kiei^Vere many innovations in

KguS during the evening. A great El of credit Is due the committee ■ charge headed by Harry Hardi-

Iocess of the affair.

were: Ethel Lewis, Blen Galvin, Marion

Haney. Catherine Galvin, Mary Smith, Ella O’Neill, Helen ite Burke, Bessie i’Brlen, James Mur- tall, Michael Liston,

Edward Favese, pan, John Kelly, Tlliam Smith, Jo-

Thomas Major.

rty was given Miss ’tier home in Wil- Year’s eve. Music j

•e some of the fea- tures of the evening. A supper was

iThe guests were: Misses Ruth

Jtomn, Helen Pape, "Wilhelmina Mc- Arthur, Marlon O’Brien, Eleanor Hurley, Gladys Falkenstrom, Mil- dred Feth, Loretta Sullivan, Anna Van Hise, Margaret Buckley, Ver- tmica Buckley. Claire Jones, Olive Riekwood, Charlotte Howard, Evan- psline Kelly, Therea Glynn, Frances Mclnness, Helen Dunn, Messrs. Ar- thur Pape, Norman Pape, John Han- ley, William Harrfgan, James Me- ■ ulty, Charles plume, Charles Oa- lefc William Gadek, Albert Mc- Arthur, Gerald Herron, John Leota,

lus Leota, Harry Thomas. Alfred lerson, Stanley Schultz, Magnus on, Jack Nolan, Edward K. and lest Pape, Oliver Van Hise. An- r Jensen, Mrs. Pape. Mrs. J. By, Mrs. Brownrrflllcr and Mr |mrs. M. C. Dunn.

?er Party_ and Mrs. Albert Schi ker, of

Pertained at dinner, yeR- The guests were: Mr. and

ponrad Schlcker, Mr. and Mrs. Bl Stumpf, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Stumpf, Mr, and Mrs. Michael

Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Albert Louis Stumpf. .Steve

kand Grace and Elizabeth

nrad Schlcker, of rd at a pig roast, The guests were:

Stumpf, dr., Haney, Wll- Mrs, Albert nd Elizabeth

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Fords Social And Personal Mention

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sullivan enter- tained relatives at their home yes- terday.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Resh enter- tained their son and family, of New Brunswick, yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. St. Claire are en- tertaining relatives from put of town this week.

The Fords Fire Company will hold their annual dance at the school house Saturday night, of this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gloft enter- tained relatives from Newark this week.

Miss Agnes Schultz and Miss Stella Braid, of Kingston, N. Y., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stpkie for the last few days.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Gelling, Sr., en- tertained Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Greiru. er and daughter, Virginia, of Perth Amboy, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Gelling and son, and Miss Agnes Byrne, of Metuehen, yesterday*

Mr. and Mrs. A. Tobias entertained a group of children in honor of the birthday anniversary of their daugh- ter, Ethel, yesterday.

Sewaren Social-Personal

Mrs. A. C. Walker and Mrs. F. I. Perry are entertaining the Sewaren History Club this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walker.

Benjamin Gibson of Rutgers Col- lege is visiting his fraternity brother, Monroe Weiant.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Demarest and daughter, Miss Helen Demarest, left today for their home in Tacoma. Washington, having spent the holi- days with Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Demarest.

Miss Dambeck Entertains Friends

Mias Guastie Dambeck, of Smith •treat, entertained a number of

Gives Pleasing Dance Miss Anna White,-daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Patrick WTiite. of Kearny avenue, entertained at a formal dance last night. An elimination dance was one of the features of the evening and the prizes were awarded to Miss Helen McLaughlin and Louis Bartha.

The guests were: Misses Anna Hallahan, Lucy Bernard, Mary and Genevieve WTiite, Margaret Rhodes, Helen McLaughlin, Irene Connelly, Anita T^elffer, Emily McLaughlin, Catherine Hall, Catherine Clapsadell, Elizabeth White, Messrs. Patrick White, John McLaughlin, Anton Mas- sopust, Walter Baker, Thomas Hall, Edward Dalton, Louis Bartha, Rich- ard Connelly, Theodore Quinn, Jack Jacobson, Miss Louise Lucas of New York, and Mrs. Lucas of this city.

Party Given at Boynton Home

WOODBRIDOE, Jan. 2:—Clancy and Whitman Boynton entertained a number of their young f;«^ Js last evening at a delightful New Year party. Dancing was the feature of the evening's entertainment.

Mrs Boynton, always a charming hostess, provided many attractive favors which added greatly to the pleasure of her sons' guests.

The Boynton home was beautiful- ly decorated and the gay setting made a fitting background for the graceful young dancers.

In the elimination dance Lorraine Wafter and Whitman Boynton re- ceived the first prizes, a vanity case and watch chain and Grace Huber and Jack Edgar the second prizes, a handkerchief and a necktie.

Bountiful refreshments were served.

The guests Included Elizabeth Wyld, Grace Huber, 'Lorraine War- ier, Dorothy Prall, Elizabeth Spen- cer, Kempie Miles, Florence Brown, Vesta Peterson, Eleanor Strong and Billie and Jack Edgar, Edward and Harry de Russy, Elber Richards, Raymond Demarest and Edward Leeson.

Entertain at Dinner Party

Mr. and Mrs. George Farrin, of I ords, entertained at a dinner party, New Year's eve in honor of Charles H. Willard, of Rochester, N. Y. Music and dancing were eqjoyed during the evening.

To Give Lecture FORDS, Jan. 2.—Mrs. E. Bloenes, who was Jn Tokio, Japan, during

the recent earthquake, will tell of her experiences at the monthly meet- ing of the Ladies’ Aid Society of Our Redeemer’s church, which will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow after- noon at the church. Her talk will be Illustrated with 100 pictures of Japan as it appeared in the midst of the quake. The husband of the lecturer was the manager of the Imperial Hotel in Tokio at the time

Many women from Perth Amboy are expected to attend this Interest- ing lecture.

To Dance at A. S. & R. The American Smelting and Re-

fining Company will hold a dance .Friday night In the Utility building at Maurer. Fine music has been secured for the evening. Many feat- ures arc being arranged by the committee in charge. Tickets may be procured from any member of ihe committee or at tlje door.

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i Woodbridge Personal Mention

Mr. and Mrs. A. Staudt and Miss Augusta Staudt of Perth Amboy were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. L. Clausen of Green street yester- day.

Harry Tappan has returned to his studies at Westminster College, Pul- ton, Missouri.

The No. 1 and No. 11 Parent- Teacher Association will hold a night meeting fin Friday night, January 4, in the auditorium of No. 11 school at 8 o’clock. The night meeting in November was so successful that Mrs. Stephen Wyld, the president of the association, hopes that this meet- ing will be even more successful.

The second dance for the season to be given under the auspices of St. Elizabeth’s Unit of Trinity Episcopal church will be held on Friday night, January 4, In the high school audi- torium. Tom Cooper’s famous Coun- try Club Orchestra will furnish the music. Mrs. F. R. Valentine Is chair- man of the committee in charge of the dance and tickets may be se- cured from her or at the door.

The comedy, “What Happened to Jones," under the auspices of the combined societies of St. James church for the benefit of the school fund will be given Thursday and Friday evenings, January 10 and 11, In the auditorium of the Woodbridge high school at 8:15 o’clock. Dancing will follow the play.

Saturday night, January 12, at 8 o’clock sharp, a concert will be given in the high school auditorium by the Rutgers College Glee and Mandolin Clubs for the benefit of th<y Barron Free Public Library. Damp- ing will follow the concert. The Glfre Club is putting over a splendid sh«w this year. The concert Is to »0art promptly as the music for the dalnc- ing will also prove an attraction/ ind the fact that the affair is on Satur-

Miss Julia Papp, Aniya and Mil- dred Lakomluh, Mildred and Anna Morris, of thin city, witnessed a per- formance of “SeventW Heaven” In Nevv’-ork, yesterday,'/

dStiss MAiglret Coi/nihan, of Mar- ket street, has c«tac£ed from Phila- delphia, where she has been spend-

ing some time. Miss Jessie Graham, of Rector

street, has returned after spending the holidays at her home, in Central Park, L. I.

Miss Wealthy Heinzelman, of Kearny avenue, has returned after spending the holidays at her home In Ffyettevllle, Pa.

'Miss Grace Hilliard 'and Harry Parkinson, spent New Year's in Phil- adelphia.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lane, of Philadelphia, have returned home, after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Meshrow, of Gordon street.

Miss Letltia Groal, of Brooklyn, has returned home, after visiting Miss Bertha McDowell, of GofWon street.

Miss Winifred Sturgis, of Water street, left today to resume her studies at Goucher College.

Miss Bertha Brown, of Rector street, has returned after spondli.g the holidays in Boston. Mass.

Carl Peterson and Frank Dorsey, of High street, will resume their studies at Lawrenceville Preparatory school, tomorrow.

Misses Rose and Anna Krockmally of this city and William Hammond and Harvey Davis, of Plainfield, witnessed a performance of “Under the Red Robe" at the Cosmopolitan theatre, yesterday.

Keasbey Social and Personal Mention

With over one hundred persons present the annual New Year's eve entertainment and dance given by Protetion Fire Company No. 1 Monday night proved to be another successful event. The fire house was decorated for the occasion and ev- eryone took a part in the entertain- ment to ring out the old year and welcome the new. Dancing was

started early and continued until the wee small hours of the night. There were refreshments aplenty. William Gloff was chairman of the committee in charge and was ably assisted by Joseph Damback, Wil- liam Jtomer, Sr., Robert Halberts, James Quish, Andrew Ludwig, Otto Schuster, Steven Lovas and members of the Women’s Auxiliary.

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Schllcox spent New Year’s eve as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Liddle, of Fords.

Mrs. William Stevens and children of Perth Amboy visited friends here Monday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. William Itomer en-

tertained relatives at their home over the holiday.

Mrs. William Cook, Mrs. S. Ste- vens, Mrs. Ed Brennan, Marie and William Brennan Rnd Eleanor Schuringder of Rahway, Mr. and Mrs. Church, Viola and Helen Vild, Emma Gazi,, Arthur Gardella of Perth Amboy, Mildred and Ethelyn Parsons, Florence Mestreth, of Tot- tenville, Thomas Gallant of Newark and Joseph Romer of town, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Damback Sunday.

Entertain Friends at Katz Home

A birth milloh was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Katz, of 371 Oak street, Saturday. The cer- emony was performed by Rev. L. Chazin of the Shaary Tefiloh Syn- agogue. Refreshments were served after which Rev. Mr. Chazin spoke on some very interesting topics. Baby Monroe Jerome received some beautiful gifts.

The guests attending were: Rev. L. Chazin, Dr. M. Urbanski, Miss Mario Hanko, Mrs. A. Woerner, Me. and Mrs. F. Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. J. Weiss, Mr. S. Brandwine, Mr. Brandwine, Mr. A. Krogh, Miss I. Krogh, Mr. W. Mane\ Mr. Shore, Mr. Greenspan, Mr. G. fcatz. Mrs. A. Katz, Mrs. H. Katz, M#. and Mrs. D. Flam, Mr. and Mrs. Sacarney, Mrs. Hurtz, Mrs. Mandel, Mr. Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Glossberg and Master Bernard Katz of this city, Mr. Leo Ferbel of Fords, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Lockhart Mr. Thomp- son. Mr. and Mrs. B. Singer of South Amboy, Mr. and Mrs. W. Rosen of Yest New York, Mr, and Mrs. S. Lleberman of Plainfield, Mr. and Mrs. Zinnet of Brooklyn, N. Y., Mr. E. Robinson of South Amboy, Mr. J. Baron of Sayreville, Mr. J. Seleven- sky of South River.

Miss Spencer Charming Hostess

WOODBRIDGE, Jan. 2—Miss Katherine Spencer entertained a number of guests last evening at a buffet supper at 5:30, followed by a theatre party. The guests then re- turned to the Spencer home where dancing -and games were enjoyed and Ice cream and cake was served.

New Year resolutions were writ-

were awarded to MlBg JeanettwMe- llck and Edgar Love.

The guests lucluded MIss/Mildred Valentine, Helen Demarew, Harriet Breckenrldge, Madeline fie Russy, Carol and Doris Martin, Irene Wall- ing, Jeanette Mellck, Beirnlce Wall- ver, Reva Gems and J Elizabeth Spencer, Robert FrankUln, Monroe Weiant, Ben Gibson, George Tap- pan, John de Rusey, Ofharles Pred- more, Irving Demarejit and Edgar

Party is Enjoyed A New Year’s E2ve party was held

at the home of MJIchael Kullgwoski, In Carson avenu*. The party was arranged in hon/>r of Louis Grodlus, Peter Lotz anh Charles Johnson. The rooms we/e decorated most at- tractively for/the occasion. Music and dancing Were enjoyed.

The guest* were: Misses Anna ChristensenMary Lamper, Julia Lotz, Viole^ Kultgowsjd, Margaret Brown. Josephine Jacob, Stella Wag- ner, Hele* Yarcewski, Anna Nlper, Josephine* Yarmenska and Mary Matrows/ka, Messrs. Louis Grodius,

Charles /rohnson, Peter Lotz, Michael Kuligw/skl, James Jolly, Walter Erato,'Frank Parg, Charles Brown, Harry Edwards, Alex Ptewlanski, Jacly Snakes. Mr. and Mrs. A. Kultg- wosfti, Mr. and Mrs. W. Klemarcew- ski7 Mr. and Mrs. S. Matrowski and children, and J. Yoreckl.

J^onor Mrs. Fulkison Mrs. Annie Fulkison, of Maple

street, was surprised by a number of friends yesterday. Games, danc- ing and singing were enjoyed. A turkey supper was served.

WOODBRIDGE COMMITTEE ORGANIZES FOR YEAR

WOODBRIDGE, Jan. 2.—At noon yesterday the township committee held Its first meeting for the year lf'24 and completed its organization. Some appointments were made and committees selected. The three com- mitteemen who were elected in the November election were sworn in as fellows: Joseph Felton, Leon Mc- Elroy and William B. Hoy.

Tho appointments made by com- mitteeman-at-large Louis Neuberg, follows:

Engineer, 'Morgan F. Larson; treasurer, Wesley Liddle; recorder, Martin Ashley; building inspector, Arthur Deter; attorney, j: H. Thayer Martin. Committeeman McElroy nominated John Treen as a candi- date for building inspector, but Mr. Deter was re-named.

In the appointment of committees It was noticed that some of the com- mittees of past years had been merged into one committee to be known as the administration com- mittee. This committee consists of Albert Larson, Johnson P. Balter and Leon McElroy. /

The improvement committee was named as follows: William B. Hoy, J. P. Balter and Joseph Gill.

Police committee: Salter, Larson, Gill.

Finance: Larson. McElroy, Salter. Franchise: McElroy, Hoy, Felton. Committeeman-at-large Neuberg,

read a very timely message that wns the cause of much favorable com- ment.

The next meeting of the commit- tee will he held on Monday night.

CITY BRIEFS The firm of Jacobson & Goldfarb,

moved today from the Raritan build- ing to the new building recently completed at 288 Madison avenue, by the Perth Amboy Garage Com- pany.

The installation of tlie recently elected officers for Middlesex Coun- cil, No. 63 Jr.. O. U. A. M„ is sched- uled to take place tonight. Further plans for the Americanization meet- ing to be held at the High school Thursday night January 10 will be made at this time.

Perth Amboy Comp No. 19, Wood- men of the World, expects to install its newly elected officers at the meeting tonight at Woodmen hall. Arrangements for attending the fun- eral of a charter member, William King Petty, tomorrow afternoon from bis late residence in Rector street will be made at the business session.

Violet Rebekah Lodge No. 66 Odd Fellows will meet tonight at Odd Fel- lows hall to arrange for the installa- tion that is to take place at the next meeting on Wednesday night Jan- uary 16. A reception to Mrs. Flor- ence Seaman, of Jersey City, presi- dent of the New Jersey Rebekah Assembly and Mrs. Elizabeth Kolbe, of Elizabeth, the district deputy will be given.

Court Fines Imposed A number of minor cases wore dis-

posed of in the local police court by Recorder Harold E. Pickersglll on Monday night and yesterday. Mamie Cooper, colored, of Pjulaskl avenue, arrested on complaint of a trolley conductor, was given thirty days in the workhouse, and a $15 fine was paid by Steve Brlnsko, of Long Island, a drunk. Louis Perl, of Brooklyn, arrested for reckless driving ajid a traffic violation, was fined $25, and $10 fines were paid by Robert Jackson, of Smith street, and John Gobrflwsky, of Stanford street.

Steve Balint, of T.awrence street, paid a $25 fine, on a reckless driv- ing charge, and Adolph William- bright, of Hopelawn, paid a $15 fine on a similar charge.

Anderson Sees Coolidge Andrew Anderson, of Fayette

street, and a party of friends were a few of the 3,891 people who shook hands with President Calvin Coolidge at the capitol at Washington yester- day. Mr. Anderson left this city for Washington on Saturday and return- ed home last night. He was accom- panied by Mrs. Anderson and son, Kenneth. Miss Agnes Kant and Fred Koeskert. 1

Gnard is Reinstated NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 2.—

George Byrnes, guard at the Middle- sex county workhouse who has been suspended some two weeks ago by Warden Walter Masterson following the escape of two prisoners, was reinstated to that position today.

Feel Earth Tremors ANCONA. Italy. Jan. 2.—Earth-

quake tremors lasting ten seconds were felt here at 10 o’clock this morning. The disturbance extended In a northerly direction along the Adriatic as far as Rlmlninl, and in- land as far as Macerata. No dam- age was reported.

N. Y. Legislature Meets ALBANY, N. Y„ Jan. 2:—The

192 4 session of the New York legis- lature convened at 12:05 today, when Clerk Fred W. ITammOn of the asemtdy called that body to order and proeeedel with the roly call of members.

CHARGE MATAWAN MAN HAD TWO LIVIN6 WIVES

(Continued from page 1) returned to the Pool woman on that night and his wife after waiting for a long time found It necessary to telephone to her home here for some one to come get her.

The legal Mrs. Givens Is a beauti- ful woman and popular In this borough. She has steeled herself against whatever may come out of the court action and seems to be holding up under the ordeal better than her friends or relatives, and realizes that she must live for her eight months old baby. She says she gave Givens a chance to leave the Pool woman but he did not make good.

Mrs. Givens when talking to the reporter today said this Is not the first time Givens has been In trouble of this kind and also declared that the Pool woman, whom Givens met while playing at the Great Notch Inn, has a not very savory reputa- tion. she said.

The arrest of Givens was made by private detectives of the Children’s Aid Society, on the complaint of James F. Murray, an agent of the society. Givens was held In $3,000 ball, and in default of this sum was committed to Jail, where he spent New Year’s Eve. Mrs. Givens is represented by Congressman Elmer H. Geran. Givens will be given a

hearing on January 5 before Judge Scotland In the court house In New- ark. Mr. Givens is now playing In the orchestra at Five Towers Inn.

CLARK AND M’GUiRE ARE DUMPED DY DEMOCRATS (Continued from Page 1)

the majority trio, McGuire, Clark and Sofleld making up both commit- tees. On the water committee Koz- usko will work with the two “minor- ity” Democratic members.

The 1924 standing committees fol- low:

Auto bus—Kelly, Kozusko, Sofleld. Buildings—McGuire, Sofleld, Clark. Celebration—Clark. McGuire, So-

fleld. Finance—Kelly, Patten, Sofleld. Fire—Kozueko, Patten, Kelly. Judiciary—Patten, Kelly, Kozusko. Lamps and Lights—Kozusko, Pat-

ten, McGuire. Markets—Patten, Kelly, Sofleld, Motor maintenance—Kelly, Kozus-

ko, Clark. Police—Kelly, Patten, Kozusko. Poor—Patten, Kelly, Sofleld. Public Grounds and Buildings-

Kozusko. Kelly, McGuire. Printing—Patten, Kelly, Kozusko, Salary—Sofleld, Kozusko, Kelly. Streets and Sewere—Patten, Kelly,

Kozusko. Taxation—Kozusko, Kelly, Patten. Water—McGuire, Kozusko, Clark.

BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS IGNORE KALTEISSEN

(Continued from page <) completely in the further business of the meeting.

The Perth Amboy Evening News and New Brunswick Home News were named as the official advertis- ing mediums for the board. Thom- as J, Mulvibil! was reappointed clerk of the board at a salary of $2,000; Solicitor Richardson was renamed at a. salary of $2,800 and Dr. John L. Suydam was reappointed county physician at a salary of $1,725.

The 1924 budget was approved and the borrowing of money on notes and bonds was authorized. Steps were taken at ones to borrow $45,000 in anticipation of taxes. William H. Brooks, of Jamesburg, was renamed as a member of the sinking fund commission. All of the banks in the county were named as legal depositories for county funds.

A number of appointments by Sheriff Frederick Gowen were ap- proved by the board, they including tho following: William Hanna.h, urder-sheriff at $3,000 a year; Ed- ward J. Peterson, process served, In- creased from $1,800 to $2,400: Tillie Frankel, secretary and clerk, $1,800; Charles Blue, jail warden, increased to $1,600 from $1,500; Mrs. .Sadie Blue, Jail matron, $600; John Apple- gate, new appointment, jailer, $1,- 600; Edward Roberts, John Lott, William Van Doren, Henry Bach, re- appointed Jailers, $1,500; Harvey L. Hullflsh, Calvin Rose, Joe Ttuseo, A. S. Conover, Gustav J. FUlhower, Giles H. Hullflsh and Mrs. Edna Holden, reappointed court officers, $1,200 each. Howard Vanderveer was appointed jail janitor, his salary not being specified.

FORDS GUN CLUB TO MEET The annual meeting of the Fords

Rod and Gun Club will be held to- night at the clubhouse, at which time the election of officers for the ensuing year will take place and Im- portant business will be discussed, (his time for the second annual ven- ison dinner to be held on Monday night at the Fords firehouse. The dinner will be served at 7:30 o’clock. All members are requested to be present at tonight’s session.

obituary" Ida M. MacKenzie

Ida M. MacKenzie, twenty-seven years old, oldest daughter of Will- iam A. MacKenzie, of 185 Fayette street, died last night after a brief Illness. Besides her father, she Is survived by a brother. Jack, and two sisters, Grace and Ruth MacKenzie. The funeral will be held from the Garretson Funeral Chapel, 285 High street, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock.' Rev. Frederick Nledermeyer, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. The Interment wilt-be In the Alpine cemetery,

Mrs. Clara Jensen Hurt Mrs. Clara Jensen, of 606 Cort-

landt street, is at the Perth Amboy City Hospital suffering with a broken left collarbone and a scalp wound, received when she fell from the roof of her home while hanging clothes at 11:45 o'clock this morning. She was taken tp the hospital In the in- stitution's ambulance where she Is being attended by Dr. C. W. Naulty.

Over Supply of Coni NEWARK, Jan. 2.—For the first

time since pire-war days there Is an over-supply of coal In Newark, deal- ers reported today., The surplus, they said, was due to the mild Dec- ember weather. A few cold snaps, however, are expected to deplete the surplus rapidly.

Bad Booze Kills One NEWARK, Jan. 2.—Holiday liquor

caused the death of one person and sent 47 others to hospitals, police re- ported today. Mrs. Sophie Dong wras found dead this morning, the first fatality, reported. Police reported that hor death had been caused by poisonous liquor. None of the 47 in hospitals Is in a serious condition.

Appointments^ Mayor, Both Republican and Democratic

Confirmed by Board

METUCHEN, Jan. 2.—Prospects for a harmonious year in the bor-

I ough council was Indicated at the j organization meeting of the bor- ough's governing body yesterday at j noon time when all the appoint-) ments of Mayor Frederick L. Clark- son were unanimously confirmed. The appointments made Included both Republicans and Democrats.

The only opposition to the mayor’s appointments was the objection voiced by Councilman Luther E. Riddle. Jr., when he voted against

! the confirmation of Howard Mook as Clarkson's successor as council- man, but his vote being the only dis- senting one cast, he requested that another vote be taken and the nomi- nation unanimously confirmed. Mr. Mook, the new appointee, is a Demo- crat.

Councilman Robert Willmont, Democrat, and William P. Liddle, Republican, together with Mayor Clarkson, were sworn In by Borough Clerk Burroughs prior to convening of the new body.

Three Republican incumbents, Borough Clerk Burroughs, Attorney Wesley Beenner and Engineer Otto Voelker were renamed by Mayor Clarkson and the appointments were confirmed. These appointments were made by the mayor with the idea in view of not any way hampering the sewer building program as these offi- cials have taken care of all the pre- liminary details of the project.

Councilman Phlneas Jones was chosen as president of the coun- cil and Overseer of the Poor Rev. John Fenton was rcnamod to the office.

The following committee appoint- ments were made ana confirmed by the council:

Fiance, Jones and Willmont; po- lice, Potter and Riddle; streets, Rid- dle and Liddle; lights, Liddle and Potter; water, Willmont and Mook; Poor, Jones and Mook; Ordinances, Potter and Willmont; waste,.-Riddle ■and Liddle. the office of borough recorder or

No appointment was made to fill that of constable but It is generally expected that these two offices will be filled before the end of the month by A. S. Arnold and John Gedney respectively.

Adjournment was taken until next Monday night when the first busi- ness session of the new administra- tion will be held. The council room was packed to capacity by the friends of Mayor Clarkson and Coun- cilmen Liddle and Willmont jpho were present to extend their greet- ings for the year.

NAME MUlLENlOOUST OVERSEER OF POOR HANSEN

(Continued from Page 1) term has not expired.

Another upset came when John Waverczak was named city marshal to succeed Daniel J. Dwyer. Kozus- ko nominated Waverczak and Clark nominated Dwyer. The vote on these two nominations was the same as for city collector, McGuire voting with Clark, Sofleld passing while the other four voted for Waverczak.

Henry Sandbeck, who was ap- pointed water commissioner last year to fill the unexplred term of C. C. Baldwin, deceased, was named for a five year term. Sofleld passed and nil the others voted ”yes." George Schantz was renamed harbor master and port warden; William Bobrosky was reappointed time keeper and the three commis- sioners of assessments for street im- provement, Boren C. Olsen, Valentine Prevoznlak and Patrick Toolan, were renamed.

Probe Firing of Sllpts The police are investigating the

firing of revolver shots in this city New Year's Eve and early yesterday morning. Early New Year's night, five shots were fired in the vicinity of Alpine street. Officer William Set- both reporting on same, and at mid- night a shot was fired through a window in the home of August Eclt- man, on Compton avenue. During the morning Officer Seaman investi- gated the firing of revolver shots through a door and window in the building at 401 Washington street Officers Koyen and Gaydos investi- gated the Compton avenue affair. Arrests/may follow in all cases.

To Have Supper at Y. M. C. A. The weekly men's supper meet-

ings will be resumed at the Y. M. C. A. tomorrow night at 6:30, Rev. A. C. Brady, of South Amboy, being the speaker. The meetings were dis- continued during the holidays.

CUTS-SORES Cleanse thoroughly—then, without rubbing, apply—

VICKS W VAPORUB Oyr 17 Million Jar, IW Ymarly

Ladies’ 2 for 1 Night

At the Auditorium •ROLLER SKATE

TONIGHT Mile Race Jan. 4th

WoodbridgE Theatre

Charles Kenny. Prop.

Wednesday, Jan. a

“OMAR, THE TENTMAKER” With Guy Bates Post

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“Penrod and Sam” I Way Over Everything in Laughs—Pathe News, Comedy 1

and Review

TOMORROW—FRIDAY

“The Virgin From the book and play

WITH KENNETH HARLAN, FLORENCE VIDOR SELL SIMPTON AND PAT O’MALLY

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TODAY, WEDNESDAY

Holiday Vaudeville Bill 5--ACTS--5

AND JOHN LOWELL IN “LOST IN A BIG CITY.”

A Classic Screen Drama

Also a Great Comedy

TOMORROW—FRIDAY—SATURDAY

“LOYAL LIVES” WITH WILLIAM COLLIER, JR., AND MARY CARR

A Smashing, Crashing, Melodrama of the Mail Service.

With

5 Acts Of Supreme Vaudeville AND EPISODE 13—“THE SANTA FE TRAIL.” M I

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SPECIAL HOLIDAY TOURS TO BERMUDA TOURS $91.00 AND UP

Applications for accommodations should be made early owlns to the heavy travel during the Holiday Season. -’C'-'iH / Inquire at Jacob Goldberger, Banker 432 Statij Street, corner Washington ^k Perth Amboy,

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