EVENING LEDGERPfllKAPELPHIA, SATUBDAY, MARCH 20, 1915;
i g EN! advances, social events are slack
A flff and thero will ba consldorably less
Q, t on during Passion Woek and Holy Week,
h are still to pass before tho Easter bells
".iTiho Pal"8 of thB Pe""8""111
ES - .. event Is scheduled for Me
t. ihe passing OI U1D """""" msaouii.
Monday, Mrs.
is F. Milne, of 1714 Spruco street, Will
? luncheon and bridge at her home.
tmbe a BUMt of honor l a lunchoon to ba
en by ner mother' Mra Goor9 BUrton. U
ir. fcm. 2015 Spruco street.
Itwo lJalrs wlU be Blven '" ald f th" BQUftt
Wtnchleo League The nrst, a bazaar, to be
fy in tho homo of Mrs William B Groben,
ffikestae avenue anu -uy , "k. ouo, ..u
lr - ib1.ii1 ton. tn hr niven In thn
Tin second, u " . -- ---
ft, of Jlrs. jjiwuuu jjvuhj., u...u
timet, WHsahlckon.
tlfl the evening tho theatre club organized by
K r Stanley Hurlburt will meet, nnd supper
nl dancing will follow In tho Boltevue-Strat-
Iferd.
Um, nd Jlrs Keith T. Downing, of 313 Car-
r pt street, win eniuiiuiu hi. uiiiuui uii
foL'nday In honor of Miss Evelyn Harrlng-
U j inhn v Holton, whose marriage will
r,.u nlaco on Tuesdny, April 6.
ijtf and Mrs Henry S. Grove will nlso cn
fLrtiin at dinner In their homo, 268 Tulpohockon
fllreet. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Howard
TtcF'ddon. Liner "m u'"K ". "
UBarre Javno will entertain In honor of Lady
Gregory.
'- Thursday. Mrs. William Baker Elliott, ot
$ Pine street, will entertain at auction, as
tin nlso Jlrs. T. Wistar Brown, 3d, at her resi
dence, nylstonc, Overbrook.
I Later In the afternoon a nelgnoornooa tea win
L vpn bv Mrs Howard Butcher, Jr., of Ard-
fnore, In honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs, Abram
Ribbons Tatnall.
I-Iwo dinners will bo given mat evening, one
ibrllr. and JIis. Fiedorick Prime, Jr., at their
tome, 100S Spruco street, and the other by Mr.
k.i itr. wminm A Smith, of Jlountaln ave-
rntb Oak Lane, after which bridge and dancing
ifirill follow.
g Beside tho regular Lenten classes that occur
? Friday, thero will be a children's party given
ky Mrs. Steveneon M. Crothcrs, of Roslyn
Heights, 'Chestnut Hill, In honor of her four-
Fftar-old daughtor, Miss Ameo Crothcrs. In
tie evening tho regular dinner-dance of tho
Huntingdon Valley Country Club will taka place.
Beveral affalr3 are listed for tho coming sea
tan's debutantes. On Saturday, Mrs. William J.
mlrd will entertain at luncheon in honor of her
ftoghter, Miss S. Uytendalo Balrd, at her
liome, 812 Pino street. In the evening an nt
futctlve danco will bo given by Mrs. Samuel
ffcmlen Carpenter at her homo, 2105 Spruce
Ctret, In honor of her daughters, Miss Edith
K. Carpenter and Miss Elcanoro Carpenter, and
her son, Samuel Emlen Carpenter, Jr.
A dinner-dance will be given by Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Stewart Wurta at their home, 926 Spruco
street. In honor of Miss Nancy Correy Smith
ud her fiance, Joseph Wood, Jr., of Pittsburgh.
I
Invitations have been received from the gov
ernors of the Union League for a reception to
U given to tho members of the Orpheus Club
a Saturday evening, March 27.
,The dance which was scheduled to take place
en Saturday, April 10, at the Navy Yard has
teen postponed until Friday, April 16, on ac
count of tho number of social affairs which
have been planned for Easter week.
Miss Jean Newbold Thompson, of 1816 Do Lan
der street, will attend the hop to bo given on
Saturday, April 10, at tho Naval Academy,
ftnnapolls, Md
Tdwln Greblo Dreer, who has been In tho
Eouth, has left Jacksonville, Fla and is on
nay to tho Panama Exposition.
Mrs. James Watts Mercur entertained at
Jsrcheon today In honor ot her daughter. Miss
Dentin IT MftfA.t nf l.A i.nMn 1"a Cn..V. Old
ItreeU The cucsts will ho from the set maklne
tlelr debut next year and will include Miss
Hary B. T. Brooks. Miss Marcaret Morris
Ptrot, Miss Katharllin Putnam. Miaa Rllzahath
Brlnton, Miss Eleanor Longstreth, Miss Nancy
Eellers, Miss Eleanor Stockton Vogels, Miss An
teile Parke, MIbs Mario Farles, Miss Janet
janes ana Miss Katharine Robinson.
'Miss Margaret Berwlnd. daughter of Mr. and
Jhs. Henry Augustus Berwlnd, of 2112 Walnut
toef, will give a theatre party tonight in honor
l illis Elizabeth Roberta Reath and her fiance.
John A, Appleton. of New Ymk. Tha Dartv will
jjfer attend the supper-dance at the Rltz-Carl-
lan,
IMIss Betty Elliott, daughter of Colonel W. J.
Wlott and Mrs Elliott, will be honor guest at
pinner to be given by her parents at their
toe, 317 South 17th street, prior to the Satur
W Evening Dancing Class.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Grey will entertain at
goner la their home in honor of Miss Louise
WW",
EUr, nd Mrs. Robert J Hughes will entertain
? dlnner-dance tonight in the Philadelphia
jatatry Club in honor of Mlsa Marguerite
Jwllopeter and Morris Herkness, whose engage
gt was announced recently. There will be It
g"ts present.
Rip. and Mrs. Ashton Devereux, of JUS Mld
$ avenue, are being congratulated upon the
ffiHh of a daughter, Mary dark Devereux.
R Informal muslcale will be given this after-
In the Presser Auditorium, 1714 Chestnut
tet under the auspices of tho Estro Quartet.
Pin tktT' illBB LouIao D Glnther, Miss Phyllis
EClark and Miss Almlra R, Harris.
ALONG THE MAIN LINE
YD-Ab a fitting close to his term of of-
: S President of th nvnnvJ rlnh Wllhnr
Plarnllton and Mrs. Hamilton will entertain
KSuwaay evening, March 23, at the Cynwyd
n active members of the Board of Gov-
'f and the committees who haye served
1 Mr Hamiltnn for thn Int turn vain
g the annua! election in March Mr. HanUlton
l Presented by the Board of Governors with
Ifwlsome loving cup. During his presidency
r1uJ) moved Into Its handsome new house on
4rlllo road and to his enercrv and Interest
iCynwyd Club now holds first dace among
ffiolher suburban clubs.
Miowlns; are the names of the retiring of-.
aaa board of governors, Wilbur F. Ham-
W!dent. William B Kraff. vice presl-
S'raok H Sykes, second vice president
W 3 March, secretary; . RandaU WlU- i
V?w Wrap1 WiHl SHHS
MISS SARAH UYTENDALE BAIIU)
Misa Baird will be among u.c debu
tantes of tho coming season. Sho is
tho daughtor of Mr. nnd Mrs. Willinm
J. Baird, of 812 Pino street. Miss
Baird has decided theatrical talent nnd
is already a member o tho Plays nnd
Players Club, and has appeared in sev
eral of its affairs. Mrs. Baird will en
tertain nt luncheon in her daughter's
honor next Saturday.
lams, Jr, treasurer, board of goernors, John
C. Armstrong, Evans Spnnglcr, II JI Donovan
Fredeilck C Nowbourg. Jr , Clinton Gllllnghnm,
J. V. E Titus, John S Eberbach, E. Newton
Wlgfall, Sejmour do B. Kelm, Dr. Guthrlo Mc
Conncll After April 1 tho following officers will servo:
William B. Kraft, president; Frank H. Sykos,
vice president; Frederick C. Newbourg, Ji , sec
ond vlco president; John II. Taunco, secretary;
J. Randall Williams, Jt , trcasuror; boird of
governors, John C. Armstrong, Evans Hpangler,
II. M. Donovan, Walter S. March, Clinton Glll
Ingham, J. V. E Titus. John S Eberbach,
Frances S Laws, Wilbur F Hnmllton, E New
ton Wlgfnll
OVEItnnoOK Mrs. Wistar Brown, 3d, of B9th
street and City line, will cntcrtnln nt dinner
tonight at her home Among the guests will bo
Mr. nnd Mrs. Cnsper Wlster Hacker nnd Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Hacker.
Mr. and Mrs Charles C. Kinney gavo a danco
on Thursday night at their home, 63d street
nnd Galnor road Thero wero 40 guests present.
CHESTNUT HILL
Mr. nnd Sirs John II. Whlttakcr will enter
tain Informally at dinner this evening at the
Philadelphia Cricket Club before the dance.
Among those who givo dinners tonight at the
Philadelphia Cricket Club are Mrs. H. N. Tay
lor, Jlrs. E. Rogers, David Halstcad and Will
iam Phillips
GERMANTOWN
Mr and Jlrs Wheeler Lord entertained nt
dinner before the Wednesday night dance at
Manhclm In honor of Mr. and Mrs A. Southern
Conway.
Mr. and Sirs. Rufus W Scott, of Wissa
hlckon avenue nnd Hortter street, will give a
dinner of eight covers tonight before the danoe
at tho Philadelphia Cricket Club
ansa Selena Hey, of 010 West Hansborry
street, has gone to Galen Hall, In Wernersvllle,
Pa , for a short stay.
Jlrs. Samuel Blspham Bowen, of Wayne ave
nue and Johnson street, Is among tho German
town contingent In Atlantlo City.
William Scott and his two daughters. Miss
Helen nnd JIIss Dorothy Scott, who have been
spending the winter In Cuba and the Florida
resorts, will return homo. School lane and
Wnyno avenue, Thursday, March 25.
Mrs. W. K Smith, of the Delmar Apartments,
will hold n card party Maroh 31 In her suite
during the afternoon. The donations will be
contributed to the needy In the northeastern
section of the city.
Mrs. W. T, MoDevltt ontertnlned nt luncheon
on Wednesday at her home, 5017 Wayne avenue.
In honor of Mrs. G. Dana, of Burton, N. J.
Covers were laid for eight and the color scheme
was green with miniature baskets of sham
rocks and floral decorations of sweet peaa.
Among those present were Mrs. H. Bradley,
Jlrs. W. Welman, Mrs Tot man, Mrs. T. Dana,
Mrs. S Kamp, Mrs. Margaret Bradley and
Madame M. L. Dewees
Mrs. Honor Walsh will address the members
of the St, Cecilia Reading Circle In St. Vincent's
Hall, EaBt Price street, on Monday evening
Mrs. Walsh has chosen "Bernard Shaw" for her
subject. A delightful musical program, which
has been arranged by Misa Lucia M. Penrose.
Miss Alice McPoyle and Jack Sheehan, will fol
jow the lecture.
Miss Sophie Breldenfleld, of 37 East Tulpe
hocken street, will entertain nt "600" this eve
ning followed by a buffet supper, In honor of
Miss' Helen L. F. Jarvts Her guests will In
clude Miss Laura Child, Miss Catharine Rock
land, Miss Mary McHugh. Miss Anna Malle,
Miss Catharine Breldenfleld, Edward Woodruff.
Fritz Kuer, Jack Glazier, G. Hlllard English,
Frank Miller, Murill G. Squire, Edward Both-
well. Oliver Jarvis am .... -
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Mr. ana rars. " -...--.
street, left yesterday for a trip to Porto Rico.
ROXBOROUGH
Mr and Mrs. Joseph Ewlng. of East Walnut
lane will give a dinner, followed by cards, to
nlgh't The color scheme of the decorations will
be pink, roses being the flowers used. Their
guests will be Mis Sara Falconer, Miss Betty
Bardsley, Miss Alice Humphries, Miss Clara
Walker, John Brown and George Edmunds.
Mrs. Louis Melvin Etruse, of Ridge and
WIgard avenues, entertained informally last
night, when her guests were Mrs. Clarence E.
Parks, Miss Ray Boocock, Mrs, Mllford C. Fox,
Mrs. W, II. Hoedt, Mrs. Charles Whlteman,
Mrs. Charles Gane, Mrs. William Addelhelm,
Mrs Frances Cantrell, Jr, Mrs. Andrew Sauer
and'Mrs. ytWiam Strcuct
$5,' "if v
I'hoto by J. Mitchell Elllatt.
MISS MARGARET DAVIS
Miss Davis is the daughtor of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Davis, of West Hortter
street, Germantown. Sho will make her
debut next season.
DANCING CLASSES
Mrs. Brooko's Class Meets Tonight at
Manheim Mrs. Edward Troth's Met
Last Night.
The dancing class arranged by Mrs. George
Brooke, which meets in tho Germantown Crloket
Club on Saturday nights, will be held tonight
Dinners for this set oro usually given, and
tonight Mrs. Walter Henderson will entertain
In honor of her daughter. Miss Martha Hender
son. Tho guests will Include JIlss Ruth
Hoehllng, Miss Marie WIesc, Miss Gladys Mor
rison, JIlss Zerllda Marks, JIlss Blanche Turney,
JIlss Helen Turney, JIlss Jlirlam Wallace, Mrs.
Warner Smith, Jlrs. Charles W. Ludlow, Mrs.
Jlorrls Richards, Harry Rosslter, Frank Stack,
Gilbert Wlese, Howard Sheppard and Harold
Schoffleld.
Jlr. and Mrs. Frederic H. Strawbrldge, of
School lane, Germantown, will entertain at din
ner In honor of their son, Frederic H. Straw
bridge, Jr. Covers will be laid for 13 guests.
Last night the dancing- class, organized and
chaperoned by Jlrs. Edward Troth, met at Man
helm also. This Is one of tho most popular
classes In Germantown. It Is for thoso who have
already made their debut.
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
Mr. and Jlrs. Frank Hill, of 2031 South Nor
wood street, gave a dinner on St. Patrick's night
In honor of their daughters, JIlss Rosella Hill
and Miss Frances Hill, and their son, Thomas
Hill. The decorations were In keeping with the
day and Irish and American flags. Covers were
laid for 15 guests.
Miss Mary D. Cannon entertained on Wednes
day evening at her home In the Qlrard Estate.
The decorative scheme was carried out In keep
ing with the day and some very original novel
ties helped enliven the evening, the shamrock
figuring largely In the favors. Miss Elizabeth
Keefe and Francis M. Balderston, Jr., featured
the singing and were assisted by John Glasse at
the piano. Others present wero JIlss Jlar
geretta Subers, JIlss Carrie Tennant, Miss
Katherlna Scheiss, Miss Emma Lynch, JIlss Mae
Subers, JIlss Mario McLaughlin, JIlss Dorothy
Wowe, Miss Helen McLaughlin, JIlss Marie
Duffy, Winnie Gibson, Israel Roomberg, Max
Knobllck, Isador Frankel, John Roberts, Al
Swymellor, George Turner, Harold Painter, Rob
Jlontgomery and Harry Mullln.
The Young Men's Hebrew Association of 311
Catharine street, gave a large ball Thursday
night. The ballroom was beautifully decorated.
There was contest dancing and handsome prizes
were awarded. Among the guests were Dr. an
Mrs Louis Berstlne, Miss Tlllie Nevack, Miss
Ellen Weiss, JIlss Lillian Blumenthal, Miss Cella
Hanopolsky, JIlss Jennie Finestone, Miss Kate
Davis, JIlss Rosa Cahn, Mlsa Rae Wolf, JIlss
Anna Feldstlne, Miss Anna, Pomeranz, Dr Jo
seph Bardy, Harry Wolf, David Pomeranz,
Jacob A. Wilson, Samuel Levlne, Louis Gekoskl,
Daniel Lave, Joseph Kantor, Dr. William J,
Novack, Jacob S. Markler, Maurice Teltelbaura,
Archie Levy, Philip Hanopolsky, Nelson Nard
mark, Dr J. C. Yaskln, George Paul, Hyman
Rabinowttz, Sydney Llchtensteln and others.
Jlrs. Charles F. Bailey, wife of Doctor Bailey,
of 1613 South Broad street, will entertain on
Monday evening at a progressive euchre, pi
nochle and "500" party In the Annunciation new
social hall, 10th and Dickinson streets. The
proceeds will be donated to the 715,000 debt
campaign. Mrs. Bailey will be assisted In re
ceiving by Miss Devenny, a very popular South
Philadelphia:!.
Mrs. Herman Livingston and her small son,
John Talmage Livingston, of 2315 South Cleve
land avenue. In the Glrard Estate, have gone to
Jfew York for e. visit of aboiit two weeks.
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MISS FLORENCE JEANETTE ELLIOT fiotosrurh i-s Marceau
Miss Elliot and hor mother, Mrs. Frank Elliot, of 4537 Spruco street, will leavo
on Thursday for a three months' tour of California, going by tho way of tho
Panama Canal.
WEST PHILADELPHIA
Mrs Richard Nelms and Mrs Leonard V,
GoebtMli entertained at brldgo last night at
Mrs. Nelms' homo, 3212 Race street, Tholr
guests wero the members of their evening
bridge club, nnd Included Mr. and Jlrs Addi
son A Christian, Dr. nnd Mrs. Howard A.
Jllncr, Mr. nnd Jtis Hnrry JIntthcw Titus, Mr.
nnd Jlrs. Charles Shoemaker, Mr. and Jlrs Ed
ward S Stackhouso and Jlr. nnd Jlrs. Stephon
O. Uric.
Tho Hathaway Shikespearo Club will hold Its
nnnunl card party and danco tonight at tho
Normandle.
Jlr. and Jlrs William Reed, of 3303 Ludlow
strcot, will gIo a ouchro in honor of their son,
Edward V. Patton Reed, on Saturday evening,
March 2", nt 8 o'clock. Among tho guests In
vited are Jlr. nnd Jlrs Frank McMnlhon, Jlr.
and Jlrs. Bernard JlcCoy and William Baldwin
Reld.
Mr. and Jlrs George Tyson gavo a St Pat
rick's night party nt their residence, 2t North
Dewey street. Among the guests were Mr. and
Jlrs. Thomas Williams, Harry Deal, Jlr. and
Jlrs. Thomas JIars, Jlr. and Jlrs. John Frazler,
Jlr and Mrs. James Konney, Mr. and Jlrs.
William Green, Jlr and Jlrs. Charles Hoehn,
Mr and Jlrs. George Van Tyne, Jlr. and Jlrs.
Albert Smith, Jlr. and Jlrs Harry Keeley, Jlrs
JIary Palmer, Jlr. and Jlrs. John Ott, Mr. and
Jlrs. George Roger, JIlss K. Green, of York,
Del.; George Tyson, of Norrlstown, Pa,; Jlr.
and Jlrs Edwnrd Stephens, Jlr. and Jlrs. E JI.
Buxten, William Shlbes, Jlr. and Jlrs J. Simp
ers, Jlr. and Jlrs Nelson Trout and Jlr. and
Jlrs John Flecksteln. Jlrs. JIary Palmer en
tertained at the plnno, Mr. Flcckensteln sang
many German songs and Jlr. Stevens told many
stories.
Jlr. and Mrs. Charles R. Foster, of 29 North
Robinson street, entertained at their homo on
St. Patrick's eve. Among their guests wero
Captain Frank Hughes nnd Mrs. Hughes, Lieu
tenant Harry Worth and Mro. Worth, Jlr. and
Jlrs. William Cody, Jlrs. Jlamle Williams, John
Sohrlner, Edward Stevens, Georgo Douglas,
Frank Jeanette, Albert Foster, JIlss Mamie
Mansollna, Louis Bergantz, Mr. and Jlrs. Will
iam McNeal, Jlr. and Jlrs. Jacob Brltsch, Jlr.
and Jlrs. Edward Qulnlan and Harry Bold.
Miss Bridget McGontgle, of Shenandoah, Fa.,
is visiting her sister, Jlrs. John Cuvanaugh, of
5812 Vine street
Miss Margaret Gmrnel!, of 2026 South Sal
ford street, will give a dinner tonight In honor
of Jlrs. David Perrott, of New York, and Clar
ence Fish, of this city. The table and rooms
will be decorated with spring flowers, and JIlss
Gemmell will be assisted in receiving by JIlss
JIarie O'Nell.
The other guests will be Miss Anita Llzsey,
JIlss Jlyrtle Stewart, JIlss Lillian Boyle, Miss
Helen Gorman, William O'Brien, Lyn Hill, Mal
colm Catena, William Crelller, Charles Relley,
Robert Gemmell, George Gemmell and Robert
Bond.
ALONG THE READING
JIlss Dorothy Ruddaoh, daughter of Jlrs. J,
Walter Ruddach, of Noble, entertained at a
dance last evening at the Old York Road Coun
try Club at 8.30 o'clock In honor of the mem
bers ot the Paint and Powder Club, auxiliary to
the Jenklntown Choral, who took part In last
year's and this year's performances. The mem
bers of the clubs Include Jlrs. M. Y. Smith,
president of the club; Miss Myrtle Mclvee, Miss
Esther Wass, Mlsa Margaret Waters, Miss Elsie
Daniels, Miss Eleanor Jones, JIlss Dorothy
Mills, JIlss Helen Palmer, Miss Emily Smith,
Miss Jlay Buck, JIlss Edith Bond, Fred W.
Sutor, Joseph Bond, George Hallowell, Inglals
Gayley, Carl Glanz, George Flounders, Joseph
L. Jones, 2d, Leslie Bette, Howard JIcKee, J.
Harvey Patterson, John Robinson, Walter D.
JIHis, Watson Chesterman, John F. Harder,
Walter Scott Dalley, Charlie Jones and William
Holmes, There were about 25 additional guests
present
Jlrs. W S Schellenger, Bent road, Wyncote,
gave a small tea In honor of her cousin, Jlrs.
Day, of New York city, and Mrs. Cameron, or
Marietta, Pa.
Mr. and Jlrs. James J. Sill, Accomac road,
Wynqote, have returned from a month's so
journ In Florida. They will entertain Mrs.
Ralph Morgan and daughter, of Flushing, N.
Y., for a few days.
Miss TVelr, daughter of Representative William
Weir, Jr. will give a charity tea March 26 at
her residence. An entertainment will precede
the tea. The proceeds will be contributed to the
i7ork of Mrs Ketchura, head of the Richmond
Soup Society.
PLAYS ANDLAYERS
Three Delightful Plays to Bo Given Again
Tonight at tho Club RoomB.
The Plays mid Plajcrs will glo tho third
And last of tholr performances tonight at tho
l'lajroom, 43 South ISth street, In old of tho
forestry cause Tho thrco abort sketches which
nro being presented havo each been delight
fully diverting and the casts are exceptionally
good.
The first number, "The Subjection of Kezia,"
wrlttui by Mrs Hnvelock Ellis, Is under the
direction of J. Howard Rebcr, president of the
club Tho cast comprlsos Jlrs J. Howard
Iteber In tho tltlo role, William H Whitney as
Joo Pengllly, the husband of Kozla, and Henry
L To as JIntthow. the well-meaning friend
of tho Pcngllljs. Tho whimsical llttlo piece
serves as a most entertaining curtain-raiser.
"Tho Llttlo Stono Houso," by Georgo Cal
dcron, tho scono of which is laid In a Russian
province, is a one-act drama of great Intensity.
Dr. Daniel JL Hoyt Is the stage director, and
tho members of tho cast Include Miss Helena
Bnlblrnle, JIlss Dorothy Welsh, Henry L Fox,
W. A. Stout, Herbert L. Weir, J. Howard
Reber and Howard F. Brlnton The perform
ance of Miss Balbirnio ns Preskovyn Petrovna,
the lodging house keeper, and of Mr Reber ns
the stranger leaveB nothing to be desired, nnd
each of tho other players Is to bo commended.
A delightful sketch. "Over the Hills," by
John Palmer, proves a welcome diversion after
tho more dramatic performance preceding It
It Is produced under the dtreotion of Herbert
Lloyd Weir, with Jlrs JIaurice Walsh Fagan,
Jlrs Samuel Woodward, William H Whitney
and Henry C. Sheppard in tho cast. Jlr. Whit
ney, as Robort Wilde, is splendid, whllo Jlrs.
Fagan, aa Helen Wilde, his wife, brings out
all the subtlo humor and charm of tho char
acter. Jlr, Sheppard speaks his lines with a
delightful breezlness well In keeping with the
part
NORTH PHILADELPHIA
Jlrs. Alfred Frederick Barker, of 1703 Jlont
gomery nvenue, will give a children's party this
afternoon at her homo In honor of the 11th
birthday of her son, Alfred Frederick Barker,
Jr. Thero will be about 50 children at the af
fair Tho decorations and favors at the table
will bo in pink. During tho afternoon the chil
dren will be entertained by a prestidigitator. A
fish pond will also form part of the entertain
ment John Miller, who Is speedily recovering from
his recent Illness, la to be the guest of honor at
a reception given by his parents at their resi
dence, 2136 Rldgo avenue, tomorrow evening.
Jack Harris, vvlth his Paradise Band, will fur
nish tho musical talent. Mr. Miller will leave
on Monday for Palm Beach to recuperate.
An Easter dance will be given at the St.
James by Jlrs G. H. Croftln, of 1805 West
Venango Btreet. The proceeds will be given to
the work of relief In the Northeast section.
Walter Emely, 2729 North 12th street, has re
turned from a trip through eeveral of tho West
ern States. After a brief stay heie he will again
continue his trip toward the Pacific coast.
TIOGA
Mr. and Jlrs J. G Hunter Seitz, of 3633 North
Broad street, will give a reception tonight In
celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary.
Palms, ferns and pink and white flowers will
ba used In the decorations, Jlrs. J. L. Kntpe and
JIlss Florence Heckman, nieces ot the hostess,
will assist In receiving. The guests will Include
Mr. and Jlrs Walter Carter, Jlr. and Mrs.
William Slval, Jlrs E B. Brady, Elmer Brady,
Jlr. and Jlrs. Emll Polludan, Mrs Laura Ches
ter, Jlr. and Mrs J. L Knlpe. Miss Pearl Rader,
Jlr. and Jlrs II. Vogelbach, Jlr. and Jlr Wal
ter Robinson, Mr. and Jlrs. W Cratzer, Jlr.
and Mrs. W. JIason, Jlr and Mrs. W. Ryerley,
Jlr. nnd Jlrs. G Sayer, Mrs S Bayer, Miss
Blanche Sayer, Miss JIargaretta Chew, Miss
Ethel Chew, Mr. and Mrs. JIargerum, Mr. and
Jlrs W. S. Snyder, Jlr. and Jlrs II Rice, Dr.
nnd Jlrs J. S. Chubb, Dr and Jlrs. R. S.
Summers, Jlr. and Mrs. C. L Lynch, Jlr. and
Mrs II. McLaughlin, Jlr. and Mrs William
White, Jlr. and Jlrs JI. Wood, Dr. and Jlrs
S. Knlpe, of Pottstown; Mr. and Mrs. la D.
Deer, of Conshohocken; Mr and Mrs J JIlss
mer, Mr. and Mrs. H Webber, of Catasauqua;
Charles Catanach, ot Hustleton; Mr, and Mrs.
J. Leech, Bethlehem, and Jlr. and Jlrs. A.
Heckman, ot Stroudsburg.
CAMDEN AND VICINITY
Jlr. and Mrs. William H. Roberts, of Moores
town, have announced tho engagement of their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Roberts, to Thomas
William Elklnton, ot Moylan, Pa,
Joseph B. Nowrey. Jr , has gone to California
for an extended sojourn.
THE) marriage of Miss Minnie H. Braude,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. II W. Braude to
Max Baum will be solemnlred tomorrow niW
noon at 5 o'clock at the home of tho bride's
parents, 6920 Walnut street The Rev, Dr. Sam
uel Fredman will perform the ceremony, Mor
ris Bnum, of New York, a brother of tho bride
groom, will act aa best man and tho bride will
bo unattended. A dinner for the members ot
tho Immediate families will follow the cere
mony, after whloh Jlr and Mrs. Bnum will leave
for their wedding Journey. Upon their return
they will live at 6020 Walnut street, where they
will be at home after May 1.
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PLAHEnTY CLAP.K
Announcement Is made of the marriage of
Miss Bertha Miriam Clark, daughter of Mr. and
Jlro. William B Clark, to Elmer Penrose Fla
herty, son of Mr. and Jlrs John Flaherty, on
Thursday evening, March 18 The ceremony was
performed In the home of the hide's parent.
6023 Webster street, by the Rev. 8. C. Eve.
The bride wore a gown of white charmeuse en
train and carried a shower bouquet of sweet
peas She was attended by Miss Mae Anna
Lowen as maid ot honor, and Miss Esther Mary
Hoober, ot Now Holland, Pa ; Miss Vera Helen
Mahaney, of Camden, N. J., ai bridesmaids. Mr.
Flaherty was attended by his brother, Samuel
Howard Flaherty.
There wero many out-of-town guests and after
tho wedding dinner Mr. nnd Jlrs. Flaherty left
on nn oxtended wedding trip, nnd on their re
turn will reside tn their new home, 6103 Wash
ington avenue, West Philadelphia.
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
JIlss Kitty Seltzman, accompanied by Jllsa
Sarah Wolnblatt of West Philadelphia, wUl
leave today for a short visit to Harrisburg and
Carlisle.
J. Arthur Schllcter, the noted orator and lec
turer, will deliver his most popular lecture,
entitled "Out of tho Depths," at tho East Alle
gheny Avenue Jlethodlst Episcopal Church April
8, for the benefit of tho charity supervised by
Jlrs. Kotchum, of Frankford avenue.
Bernard Zeeman, 2415 Kensington avenue,
prominent socially among tho younger set in th
northeast, has gone on a four months' trip
through the Eastern States and the Canadian
provinces. During his school days at the North
east High Sohool he figured prominently In the
musical circles there. He has gained consid
erable repute as a composer of songs.
JIlss Nan Greeley entertained a number of her
friends at a "500" party last week at her resi
dence, 2S66 Lelthgow street.
Jlr. and Mrs. Nathan Jlathlas entertained this
week nt their home, 2d streot and Germantown
avenue. Games wero played and refreshments
served. Miss Roso Gray and Mrs. Jlathlas sang
several beautiful duets. JIlss Rose Greenfeld
accompanied them on tho piano. Robert Green
burg and Lester Grant also entertained tho
guests with selections on mandolins. Other
guests Included Mr. and Mrs. S Nlsslnger, Mr.
and Jlrs. Mark Mathlas, Miss Kate Goldberg,
Miss Rose Mathlas, Miss Ethel Rosenberg, Miss
Rose Green, Miss Emlle Mathlas and Samuel
Flnkelsteln.
Andrew Dryberg, of 4U6 East Thompson street,
will be home next Thursday, after a trip to
England to see his parents.
Mr. and Jlrs. Reginald Hunter will have a
"house-wnrmlng" party at their new home, 3355
Emerald street, on Wednesday evening.
Jlrs. Jennie N. Brown, of Salem, N. X, has
been visiting her son. Dr. C Sheblo Brown, 1303
Gorst street, Frankford.
Mrs. JI. E. Jlltchell, of 2512 Frankford avenue,
will entertain the members of her "kaffeo
klatch" at her home on Jlondny Among those
present will be Jlrs. Louis Selp, C. Selp, Jlrs.
Krumm, Jlrs. Ayres, Mrs. JIcGrory, Jlrs.
Schumm, Mrs. Kellnor, Jlrs Broadfleld, Jlrs.
Luchery, Jlrs. Matthias nnd Mre. Stephen.
Jlrs. J. J. Needham, of 2812 Frankford avenue,
will lead tho grand march at a banquet given
nt Mosebach's Casino on Monday evening by
the Quaker City Chapter, No. 162, Q, E. S. A
number of the grand officers will be enter
tained and the grand march will begin at
7:30 p m.
Dr. J. J. Needham, of 2312 Frankford avenue,
who Is recovering from a recent Ulnejs, will
spend the week-end with his mother. Mrs.
Thomas Needham, of Avalon, N. J.
FRANKFORD
The members of Bethesda Presbyterian Church
are looking forward to the production of "Alice
in Wonderland" to be given April 9. The sketoh
Is under the direction ot JIlss Jlcllrazey and
JIlss Moss, Those who will take part In It are
Jllsa C. Beare, JIlss S. Boyer, Miss Brown, JIlss
JI, Coulter, JIlss Slelshmnn, JIlss M. Hynzman,
Miss S. Judge, Miss JI. Jlcllrazey, Miss JI.
Stotsenburg and Miss J. Wenzell. The proceed
will be given toward the mortgage fund of the
church.
Jlr. and Jlrs. Parke, 123 Fillmore street, en
tertained at an afternoon "500" and evening
euchre, followed by dancing, this week. This
affair was attended by the prominent Frankford
society and business people. Jlore than 300
guests were present
A muslcale and sketch will be given March 21
at the Holmesburs Baptist Church. Anions;
thoso who will take part In the muslcale are
JIlss JIary Watson, Miss Retta Watson, Miss
Hilda Lomox, Miss Gertrude Ashton and John
llarson.
Mrs Wilson H. Jllller and daughter, Jllsa
Ruth Miller, of Lester street, are spending a
few weeks In Springfield, Mass.
WILMINGTON
One of the biggest social affairs of the post
Lenten season will be a reception and operatic
recital, to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry
P Scott for Jlr, and Mrs. Henry P Scott, Jr.,
In the New Century Club on April 6. The
guests will be entertained by "King Rene's
Daughter," an operatic program presented by
Philadelphia singers. Later there will be sup
per and dancing.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas E. Kernan and Miss
Edith Kernan, of Utlca, N. Y... who were guests
ot Mr, and Mrs. Spottswood Garland for 10
days, left early this week for Atlantic City.
Mrs. Garland entertained at a small tea for
Mrs. Kernan and Miss Kernan, and Mrs, Will
iam C Nesbllt entertained Informally on Mon
day afternoon. Mrs. Otbo Nowlaad also enter
tained for Mrs. Garland's guest