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STATEN ISLAND TIMELY TOPICS DISCUSSED ' IN SCHOOL LECTURE COURSE Echos- n€ the Wtr an.I Other Perti nent Subject* tn be on Pni grani for Xost Wrtk Bu Bardot ConllfondtKt. __ TOTTEN VILLE. Pec. *'—The future of Alsace-I-orraine will he •attied by the coming peace confer ence. so that n ttmrlv lecture will be toe on that subjoct b> John O. Neu narker on Monday night at Public School No. 1. Academy place. Totten rtlle Mr Nenmarkei formerly lived la SwitJserlnnd and can apeak »ith authority on thi* topic. At Public School 2«. Richmond Turnpike. I.inolaumvllle. on Tuesday Bight lb- A. Eugene Bartlett will lec ture on "Venice and Her Hefender*. Edward Bromberg* lecture. ”««* alnn Folk and Peasant Songs. at Curtis high school. St. Mark s placo and Hamilton avenue. Ne v Brighton; on Thursday night will he Illustrated by the Hinging of the most character istic and quaint folk songs. "The American Engineer In No Man's Land,’ " is the title oi a lecture to be delivered by Walter S. McOrane on Tuesdav night at Public School IK, Broadway. West New Brighton. He will tell of the important role the American engineer played In the European w»r: give a brief sketch or his duties and work with the mobile * At Public School IS. Pennsylvania avenue, Itoaebank .V,11 .. Th,'J Bight. John (’ Farlea. Ph.P.. will lec ture on "Mending Broken Men- The Problem of the Cripple in the l <«»>« trlal World.” He will tell how the war and the reeducation of tne crip pled soldier has forced upon public attention a neglected social problem — the care of the industatal cripple and what has been accomplished. Mrs. Anna V. Capek will apeak on “The Cseciio- Slovak*. Our Allies,' on Friday night neit at 1 ub Uc School 20. Ueberton avenue. I ort Richmond She will tell what result •h. will have upon these people. OFFICERS NOMINATED Aquelionge Athletic «1«1» Them Over." %9¥5%nrnxT^ic .-Nomina tion of officers for tUo Aatehongu Athletic Club took place last night at the club house. , James A. Simonson was again chosen president; Atlnwn And rovette. vice president; Abrmm M. Sprague, n nanclal secretary: Joeeph Morrell, fi nancial secretary: V. Agew Jollue, treasurer, and Theodore Wogiom. Dr. H. V. McCormick. Reginald Crooks and Robert Corson, board of govern * There are three gocernors to lie chosen at the annual election which hi to be held at the club house In two weeks. Our ry w member, William Olsen, was elected at (his time. JR. 0. U. A. M. ELECT Tull Stall of I (OK'd Connell Chosen at I .net Melding. TOTTKNVIU.K, lx.r 8 - T,}f ,“n' nual election of ofliceis of United Council No 17. Jr. O. U. A M.. took place Wednesday night at a meeting •f the council at Knights of Pythias hall with the following result: Coun cilor. Martin A. Palmer; Junior past councilor. Martin I., Fisher; vice coun cilor. C. N. Kaurmau: recording secre tary.’ Waiter Wood; assistant record ing secretary. James B Firth; flnan cial secretary. Henry Woodruff: iroas nrer. Harold HamWet; conductor. Per cy Hall: warden, Charles Hllker; In aide sentinel. John Sterling; outside ■enttnel. Theodore Sleight; chaplain. David E Rydexi delegate to the luner al benefit association. Henry Woodruff. Md alternate. M. l~ Fisher. The installation will take place on Triday. January S, at Knights of Pvth iaa hall. At that time the officers of 0. A Grant Council, of Pleasant Plains, and Balthuaer Council, of Kresfchervltie, wlU be installed with the local council, a special dispensa tion having been granted by the state council. REALESTATE NEWS Richmond County Realty Affairs Dur ing the Week. TOTTKNVH.I.F’., Dec. «.—The fol lowing real estate transfers were filed In the county clerk's office at Rich mond for the fifth ward of the bor ough of Richmond during the past week: _ Abram Worrhester and wife to lg natz Rosenberg, plot west side of Bar slew avenue. Prince Bay. Helen Pirnle and another to Wil liam G. Daniels and wife; William J. Wlx and wife to Clifford J. Bawer and wifo. lot west side of Gifford lane. PLEASANT PLAINS Corporal Philip Moog has returned to Washington after being home on a furlough. Miss Helen Robertson of Manhattan, visited in Little Farms this week. Bert Neil le home from a camp in Texas, where he has been stationed some time. Patrolman Twlllman of Annadale. who was Injured In Manhattan last week and taken to the Volunteer hos pital. le recovering. Mrs. George Noller of New Bruns wick, her been visiting In Elttng vit’e. Slanders, Walkers, *‘Bets-lt” lor Geras World Hu Hover Known Its Equal. "What will gat rid of my cornf The answer has been made by mil lions—there’s only one corn-remover that you can bank on. that’s abso lutely certain, that makes any eon ' Can-Pal* U Cm la P* email «a earth peal right off Ilk* a banana ■kin—and that a magic "Gets-It" Tight aboas and dancing even vkaa you have a corn need not disturb you If you apply a few drops of *Gets-Ir‘ on the corn or csllua Tou want a corn-peeler, not a cora fooler. You don't have to fool with corns—you peel them right off with your Ungers by using "Geta-It." Cutting makes corns grow and bleed. Why use Irritating aalvea or make a bundle of your toe with tap* or bandages! Why putter*Jj5 ■till have the corn! Us* Gf1**11" ,—year corn-pain la over, the corn |a a “goner“ sure as the sort itsea. "Gets-It.” the guaranteed, ssaaey bacp" corn-remover, the only fare way. costs but a trifle at any drug stur*1 i’Nby K. Lawrence d Co. Chicago, III Sutu u. afu ih Amboy ana recoin mended as the world's beat corn rem edy by McClung Drug Co. Barnekov d Bata J. J- Buckley.—Ad v. COMING RED CROSS ROLL CALL IN lOTTENYHlE Mr*, (^nliuby at Head of the Drive— < a plain- and Workers Appointed Bij Swrial f.moMmriiK. TOTTEN V1L.LE, !>ec. 6:—Tha RWi Ward Branch of Ihe Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross has arranged for the Christmas Roll Call of the Red Cross that » to start December 16 and continue until De cember 23. Mr*. M. C. Quimby has been placed at the head of the com mittee here In charge of the work and she has selected her captains for the district. The team captain are Miss Emma Herrel. Mrs Blanche Cole. Miss Inca Cored ins. Mrs. Francks Rolan. Misa Katherine Messlncr and Misa Relsch onr. The latter two will take care of Richmond Valley and Krolscherville that are included In the Tottenvillo district. Throe captains ore each so le*.ting eight team workers to assist them in the house to house cam a so that is to be held during the week of December 16. Inst year the local branch enrolled 900 members and it is the plan of the committee this sear to secure 2.000 ( members. The committee is eipert- I jtjg that every male member of a I family will enroll ns a member this I sear. The button this year wilt an swer ns a receipt and all whn pay the dollar membership fee svill receive one from tile team worker or captain who takes the renewal or new sub scription. The fifth Ward Branch haa played an important part In the world war work during the past year and has turned out much work for the Rich mond Chapter of which It Is a branch. All boys leaving here for camp were provided with knitted goods and other articles used by them in the camp* an*),in France. Much Belgium relief work has been done and is still being continued, all of which de serves tha support of the people of this section of the island In the en rollment of new members for Christ-, maa 0. E. S. ENTERTAIN Grand Deputies Berrhnl by Hnf» aot Chapter By bpr, ial CermpemMug. TOTTEMV1I.I.R, Dee. 6:—District Deputy Oram) Matron Mrs. Mary Shake and Assistant Grand t.ectnrer Joseph Simonson, of the Fifth East ern Star District, were serially re ceived by Huguenot Chapter No. 88, Order of the Eastern Star, at the Masonic temple Wednesday night during the floral ceremony of the seventeen candidates of the chapter. Worthy Matron Mrs. John Deltrlck presided nnrt received the visitors. Mrs. Shake was Introduced by Past District Deputy Mrs. Catherine Streeter and Mr. Simpson was pre sented by Worthy Patron Henry P. t.a Forgo. The floral ceremony was perform ed by th* officers of the ehapter tin der the direction of Mrs. Deitricli. the matron. Many past matrons and district deputies were received in the east. Following the reoeptton * musical program arranged under the direc tion of Miss Viola Isi Forge was given, rt included voeat anrf instnflacii tal selections and a reading by Mrs. Van Alien Eaeh one of the candidates was presented with a bouquet. At the close a collation was served in the banquet hall. At the next meeting of the chapter the annual election will take place. STATEN ISLAND OVER Report Shows Fine Record Made in War Work Drive. Bp Special Correspondent. TOTTEN VIU.K. Dec. (—la the re cent war work campaign Staten Is land raised I17S.05J.07. according to the figures Just made public by Wil liam G. Willcox, chairman of the campaign in Richmond. Staten Island’s quota was $180,000. and the amount raised is away over : the top. The amounts were divided up as follows: Men's teams, $4 2. 798.98; women's teams house to house canvess. $19,656.85; victory boys and girls, J28.062.82; Industrial division. $74,549.49 theatrical division, $5. 727.89; special. $258.50. *The women's division of Tottenville of which Mrs. M. C. Qnimby and Miss Anna McDonald were at the head, col lected the sum of $1,500 in the house to bouse canvass. Home of the in dustrial amounts collected here were 8. S. White, Dental Company, $3, 865.86; Tottenville Shipyard, $189.50; Harry Coesey shipyard, $306.80; At lantic Terra Cotta, $321.50; Hilliard Manufacturing Company, $800; A. C. Brown and Son. $300; Tottenville Na tional bank, $50; Otto Helnzman ma chine shop. $40. TOTTENVILLE W. Prank Pepper of the central of-* fleers' training camp at Camp (Jordon, Gh . who received his discharge from the army last week. Is home again with his parents. Miss Anna Dev I neon visited in Man hattan, Wednesday. Victor Peterson, of the U. S. Ver mont, is home from Philadelphia for a visit with his parents Mrs. William Roberds of Charles town, visited here hut night. Ted DeBoer of tie navy. Is home with his parents for a visit. Eugene Fountain of Hopping ave nue, who enlisted In the navy when this country entered the war. has re ceived his commission as ensign. Three new members, Mrs. Edmund Cuny, Mrs. George Hoehn and Mrs. John R. Howlands, were elected by the Phllemoo Literary Society at its meeting Wednesday. The weekly tea of the Bethel Ladles AM at the home of Mra John M. Sleight yesterday afternoon was well attended by the members The first degree was conferred on ftre candidates by Huguenot Lodge Wo. 3(1 F A A. ML. last night. While Mrs. Julia Hu tat ants of Sum mit street, was away from home on Monday, some one entered the boose and stole 1330 from n bureau drawer. She reported the matter to the pellce. who are working on the case. CITY IN DARKNESS High Voltage Wire ' Breaks Last Night At about 10:30 last night this city was shrouded In darfcasss for about a quarter of aa hour and many anx ious inquiries were made as to the cause of lb The darkness was due to a short circuit caused by the fall ing of a grounded high cottage wire In the northern part of the city. Patrolman Gunkel discovered the wire which was splttiug fire and alarming the people In the Imme diate neighborhood. He sent word to the Public Service station, met were dispatched at once and the trouble was settlsd in about twenty minutes. The Board of Aldermen have been ooking Into the matter of these high voltage wires and were u> have them >laced in a position that would be ess dangerous to the people of the immunity aad action will probably ee taken at their next meeting in re gard to this matter. A recuperative diet ta Influenza Her tick's Malted MUk. vary digestible. Return of Picture Hat The picture hat with it* soft bo- I < omtng roll of brood brim ae a frame for charming faces is ooe direct re- [| salt of tbe patriotic rogue for black velvet. This handsome Redfern model j an excellent example of the picture » hat at Its heat, depending for beauty on simplicity and purity of line and appropriate ornament. The single I>lack wing held clone to the high ( crown of thin model adds charm without destroying the hat’s outlines. , Theatre News STHAJTD. In hts youngster days Wallace leid's dream was to be a soldier of fortune. Hts chief mental food In hose days was furnished by the ox ■ellent romances of Richard Harding [ Davis and other writers dealing with ! adventurers In mythical Central tmerican republics. But, alas, he entered picture work instead, and not until recently has ho tad a chance to portray bis favorite l type of hero. In "Less Than Kin.’ which will be shown at the Strand the- | litre today and tomorjpw, he has a ' chance to revel In Central American . atmosphere and intrigue. The part of | Lewis Vickers In his latest Paramount marring vehicle, affords him a splen did chance to enact the dare-devil type of hero he admired in hie kkl l»j» DR. HARTMAN RETURNS Received Cunnnlvilm a- First I Vu tenant in Medical Corps. KETPftRT. I>ee. S—l*r. Harvey W. Hartman, who enlisted in the med ical corps In the spring, and who re ceived a commission a* first lieuten ant, has received his honorable dis charge from tbe service and returned to his home oo Broad street from l amp Sevier, Greenville, 8. C-. a few days ago. Dr. Hartman has resumed his practice. When he enlisted in the spring he was sent to Camp Green leaf at Fort Oglethorpe, 9.' C-. from wh ere be was transferred to blast Po- j Comae Park, where he remained for seme time. While he was stationed there Sirs. Hartman and their two •one joined him. He was later trans ferred to Camp Sevier. 1 >r. Hartman waa willing to go overseas and for some time thought he would be sent. Hu states that although he has work ed extremely hard while In the service ho enjoyed tbe work thoroughly. CMC ASSOCIATION MEETS r*v - - Engages in Plan for a Community Christmas KE WARMS", Dec. «:—The Civic Association met on Tuesday after noon. Plans were made for the fhrtvtmas entertainment, utac for lighting the Community Christmas tree. One of the county three-minute speakers addreaaed the meeting on continued conservation along certain lines for the repornstructlon period, particularly in butter and fats. A full report of the Service League was given. It was decided to give an entertainment to raise funds for an entertainment to welcome the boys when they come home. It was also decided to continue raising funds for the Colonla Hospital milk fund. Misses Virginia Adams and Anna Pryor gave several delightful recita tions. Sew Trade Officers on Dotty. Chief Rurkc lias a new traffic squad at work on the principal street cor ners dolus duty today in place of the policemen who were found guilty by the Board of Aldermen on charges ef being aliaent from dirty. The men formerly on traffic duty and now on night duty are Patrol men Charles Quinn, Chris Hanson and Nils Lybeck. The new traffic non are Michael Mu&ka at Washington mid Plate streets. John Larson at Smith and Prospect streets and Hugo Steed at Fayette and State streets SHE SUFFERED FIVE YEARS Finally Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkbam's Vegetable Coipound. Key West, Fla.—"For fir* years 1 suffered from irregularities, with tar housework. I am telling my friends about it."— Mrs. J. M. Camus, 7M Caroline St, Key West, Florida. Mim w— »a at boom period in their life son or from ailments peculiar to their sex and which in most cases may be readily relieved by this famous root and herb medicine, Lydia B. Ptnkbam's Vegetable Compound, jwet aa Mrs. Camas found it helped her after suffer ing for years and trying everything ebe in vain Ifj foil have any annoying symptoms I you fail to understand, write Lydia E. Piokkara Medicine Cat, Lyaa. Mass. The results of their 40 years experience in advising women on this subject is at you* service. Your Child's Skin will be free from chafing, scalding cmptioas end alf umns if you u«e Sykes Comfort Powder For nee thee 25 yean it has been healing and preventing skin soreness. ale at tke Vteai aa* ether Svuu stereo The Comfort Powder Ce., Boston, Mam. _ local Draft Roam Berts Will Soon be Dtsclnrged Privates Charles Seaman and Philip fostella clerks of focal draft board received word from the military au thorities to appear at Camp DOx oa Monday morning, where they will he discharged from the military service of the United Statee government. They are at work today trying to finish up their work. Considerable re mains to be done, bat they expect to complete their task before they are ***" ""St after tbe^dmft^they are to Wore them to a ftn*-proof room where they will be aafe until wanted. There te no Are-proof room et city hall except In the aafee ef the differ ent office* and thee* are filled te ca pe c-rfy at this time. The beard wilt hare to try and se cure auch a place. In the meantime they are piled high In the office of the draft board tit the council chamber at city hall. TO REDUCE NAVY ’VamJiNOTONT’Dec. *—Dteeharare of twenty percent of the navy war time peraonnel of about l.OOO.oQO mm has beet* authorised. Jbcratary Daniel* eaM yeaterday the man would he rwleaeed as quickly aa poaolble wtth doe re*ar# to the conrehleoce of the eerrlco. Private yacht* motorboat* and other craft* taken O'er hr the navy fbr the war already are brinit turned back to their owner*. Mr. Daniel* *aid by Kebraary TOO ! era Ms wlH t»f» Wm Kfteksn tn>m or — - ~ thorUrd not bec*u*e the n»*T to «**+ _~-t bBt to permit the return to r S-ars** •“ a* " "K.U~5 -*i —5,a.“W and rttllcg . discharged. IrTthe^aoee of .pe^l Htndent^1^ micIi M the ■ u-_» .» closeeo upon ^duetton wlll be missioned in the reserves. ^ ~~n Winter Motoring * M°ans more care for your car. Protect your Radiator from freezing by using Norwesco No. 1220. j GUARANTEED Not To Freeze At 20 Below Zero. 1 Gal. Can, Reg. Price $1.35, Saturday Price . . $1.15 3 Gal. Can, Reg. Price 3.75, Saturday Price . . 3.30 5 Gal. Can, Reg. Price 5.50, Saturday Price. . . 4.75 The Items Belou) Are Worth Considering: Ford Radiator and Hood Cover, Reg. Price 4.50, Sat. Price . $3.50 Ford Radiator Cap, Npn-Breakable, Reg. Price, 50c, Sat. Price .25 Ford Jacks, Reg. Price, 1.50, Sat. Price .... $1.00 Ford Handy Anti Rattler, Reg. Price. 50c, Sat. Price . .35 \ We have in stock a complete line of all sizes of Goodyear, Fisk and Howe Tires. Howe Red Tubes. A complete line of Ford Parts. Notice To The Garage Repair Man: We carry a complete line of all sizes off the Gill Piston Ring. Trade Discount. We invite you to call and see our largest and most complete line of Auto Supplies in the City. COOK AUTOluPPLY CO. 278 King Street Telephone 1574 Perth Amboy, N. J. \ ’ - - 11 '1 I (THIS STORE IS BEADY FOR \f”T A TA J 4 "ITO Ill'll CHRISTMAS SHOPPING li'IJ \ \J (h /\ \| V I I I Counters "Piled High" and \ M l\ |\X ^ -^VJY ll I 1 shelves "Loaded Down" with A| I [ InC. TkJI I 1 sui,e'’for 11*. Where Quality Rules” ./“'{l COME HERE! T* Phone 142 ' SEE FOR YOURSELF^_ 156160 Smifli St. Pertk Anikey. N.JL _^^_ _ ___ Toys! Toys! Toys! Hobby Horses, Rapid-firing Guns, Tanks, Tool Cheats, Wagons, Autos, Coast er Wagons, Sleds, Trains. HUNDREDS OF PRETTY DOLLS Doll Carriages, Tables, Wash Tab Sets, Teddy Bears, Doga, Cats, DoB Beds. STORY BOOKS FOE YOUNO OR OLD along with dozens and dozens of other j things that will help make a “Merry Christmas” for everybody. ' SEE THE "ACTIVE SAMMY ’ SOLDIERS A real active tin soldier—one that can be placed in any life-like position you choose. The beat soldiers made. Priced 7 5c to 1.50 Set BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL ARTICLES OF Hand Painted Japanese Q From a beautiful tea set, cake aet or berry set right down to a pretty low priced pin tray. An Assortment Worth Seeing. Moderately Priced. Including many new Patriotic military designs in the frames—a splendid lot of Book Racks, Ink Stands, 'fie Racks, Smok ers' Seta, Stationery Racks, ete., etc. «f _ SEE THIS STORE’S jr"* t • # rancy Neckwear rear Great Handkerchief W7 Women ohowmg * Women's Real Linen, Swim Lawn, Swim Cambric and Fine Cotton Handkerchiefs, prettily embroidered. Sold boxed or fay the mngle hsadker chief. Splendid assortment of Children’s Handkerchiefs, Men’s Handkerchiefs, plain or initial, in real linen or fine cot tons. Silk Stockings (Always a good gift), are here in splen did variety of eolors and enough different qualities to meet the requirements of every parse. Gordon, Rivoli, Kayeer, Nia gara Maid, Elsie, Notaseme and other “Real Good” brands. , Priced 7 5c on up to $2.49 a Pair Fancy White Aprons A gift every woman appreciates; doa ens of them to choose from. Priced 25c up to l .50 each Silk Camisoles Flesh or white; a most complete show ing, lace trimmed or hand embroidered. Priced 75c up to 1.98 each Handsome collars, designed to please women who appreciate smart style and neat appearance combined. - Priced 49c to L98 Leather Hand Bags & Pocket Books Here again this store shows a most at' tractive line; one that is a pleasure to choose from; every bag offered is finished neatly; every one made with the idea of giving the most in quality, appearance and servica possible for the priee asked. See the Showing—We know it will please S I Taw Visit Our Men’s Section Shirt*, Gloves, Neckwear, Reefers, Rath Bobe*, Sweaters, Hosiery, ete., always make acceptable gift*. ORE STOCKS OFFER A SPLENDID f SELECTION Bath Towel Sets Put up in Gift Boxes, make a very at tractive and most practical present. Prom aFac* Cloth Bet at 50c each to an elabor ate Bath Sat at U-48 each.