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: BOARD TO MEET
500 ProsbytoriansAro Expoctod
to Attond Session Which
Procodes AssemBly '
WILL TELLOFTHE WORK
.a first biennial meeting of 'the
n'Amtn's Bonrd oMIomo Missions of
Iho Ptwbyt""1" M'ufs" " " ii.-
States of America' imncuuMii " "
.1. ' ..HioMtitiin. vnnnncr riVid
supply and thf'New Brn movement will
fr.turo the program ol pro-nsscmbly
,ivtle, of' the churchmen nud women
who nrc BntlicrtuB, lor me opening ui
hJ General Aescnibly tomorrow morn-
'B?. ...i rftft n-ntnnn Itm PXnPCtcd tO tttr
,.d the missionary mce tin g, .which
hvlll cortlnuc ii b;.- .'"'.',
hick orriod on by.
tfce TOO worii ",y"; ft'-ft, - - r
ilTnns Mexicans, Mormons, raoun
ffierV. Cubans. .rt0 ?ic1ns ,H
Alaskans. WorK OI'UIIB sort uciub uuuv
uil be presented In n special sterioptl-.
at?r oi vvv". "" u .
-Durinc the four-day session there
WU be talks by students -from many of
the outlying districts where, the Home
Ml? lonary none " L" ",,.
More inuu i"w vuv .-"
n the Ornertil Assembly have been com
missioned to attend, the conference on
iDcelIsm. which will be nddres8edvby
nf Stcnlieri S. Estcy. of Topoka. Kan.,
ind the Itcv. 8. 8. palmer, ot uoium
trV. Araiiirllnnrv meetlnz of the Gen
eral Board of Education will decide on
recommendations relative- to the en
larged program for the fifty-scven .
brterian cones uuu Uv.wv
throughout the country,
rrt.. -n.noo.mli1v conference on the
Vew Era movement will determine on
the course to bo followed during the
Gcnral Assembly. '
Another matter which is expected to
be dUcussed at the preliminary meetings'
is the possible union of the. Presbv-
tcrjan enurencs oi me nuiiu uuu tut
Tlin'uoman's board will meet in the
Tenth Presbytcrjan Church'. The first
tession will open at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
TO PICK-30 FOR, SURVEY
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No.
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A Series of
Eye Talks i
By Joseph C. Ferguson, J.r.
Our Next Talk TVfd.. June 2d
ATURALLY, par-
cms donot want
their children to
have to wear
glasses. But, if
they are really needed,
the longer proper .atten
tion, to the matter. is de
layed, the greater will tho
youngsters suffer in the
m e a n t i,m e and tho
stronger must bo the
glasses that will finally be
required. s
The vast majority of ouch
crse3 tend to get worse un
lees corrected early atten
tion always being advisable
And proper attention la
Just as necessary as early
attention
In hucIi cases an ex
amination should be made
by an Oculist.
Jf glasses are necessjxy
to correct (lie trouble, have
tlie proscription filled by an
experienced prescription op
tician. Prescription Opticians
6, 8 10 Smith 15th .St.
H'e Do SOT Vxamlne ii'les
Thl "yU" from a copyright
Mrles. All rights reserved.
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Wagner Qett Authorjty to Namo
Temporary Appointees
iVcting Director Wagner, of tho De
partment of Public "Works, has re
ceived authority from tho Civil Service
Commission to appoint thirty employes
for three months' service in the Investi
gation of the cost of street cleaning and
rjmovaj of ashes, rubbish and garbage.
No civil service test will be required,
but th6 new employes will be chosen as
far as possible from cllglblcs, anywhere
listed, lhelr total salary will amount to
$15.000.. ,
The collection of data has begun and
will be finished by August 1 The in
vestigation is directed by Chief Morden
and Assistant Engineer Edward D.
Very.
FIREMAN REINSTATED
"The Civil Service Commission has re
instated James M. Slmlstcr. president
'of City Firefighters' Union No. 2'-, ns
laddcrman In the Fire Bureau. Slmlsfer
wan dropped thrco yearn ngo by Di
rector William II. Wilson, of tho De
partment of Public Safety, besnuso of
his activity In forming tho union, It was
stated.
MSS LEi QALUENNE WEDS
Poet's
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Robert
Daughter Bride of
Hare Hutchinson
Robert Hare Hutchinson, of Phila
delphia, was married to Miss Hespcr
Lc Oalllcnne, daughter of Richard he
Oalllcnne, tho poet, 'yesterday in New
York city.
Mr. Hutchttison, whb is well known
in society circles In this city, attracted
national attention a few years ago by
his ethical and eugenic .marriage to
Miss Delia Farley Dana, granddaughter
of Longfellow1, the poc,t.
Miss Lie dalticnne, who was attended
by her half-sister. Eva he 'Oalllcnne,
the star of "Not So Long Ago." at n
Broadway theatre, announced that She
and tho bridegroom havo'no'intcntlon of
trying out the theories that Fannie
Hurst has found indispensable to pre
serve tho creative gift front dissipation
by marital responsibilities. ,
"I feel that marring will Improve
my writing," said the bride just bo
foro the wedding, "and. as for Miss
Hurst's theory 'of Jty,o breakfasts, a
week, 1 am going to"lo disappointed if
wo don't have seven breakfasts at least.
Marrince is rmrt nf-llfe that .adds to
Lono's writing power and doc's not dc
Itract from it.f
In Hutchinson's i marriage to Miss
HALLAHANTS
50th Anniversary
SALE
An Extraordinary Opportunity
French Vamp Pumps
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In Black Satin tH 1K
Also in llB rK
White Kid- WH -1 W
Brown Suede KvHB. V'ML. -
Black Suede m. X --'fc
Patent Leather F '.:"' . .
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Certain lots weeks late
in arriving have replen
ished our stock, but they
nave lost their place in
line, bo they will be sold
at a price that is less
than today's cost
HAIIiAHArfQ
GOOD SHOES kJ
9 1 9-92 1 Market St.
60th & Chestnut Sts. 5604-06 Germantown Ave.
4028-30 Lancaster Ave. 2746-48 Germantown Ave.
Branch Stores Open Every Evening
.BpULrfMiwi JWm1 IMaM
TWE ZMOST, "B'&X.'WTI'XTLL CTZZ2l JJV CZZU7LZ C3L
Immediate Delivery on
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Four-Passenger Coupes
We also have a fewof the following models
t In stock for Immediate delivery:
6-55 SevemnnssenBcr "Essex" Touring
6-55 Flve-passengcr "Larchmont" Sport Model
6-42 Five-passenger Sedan
CUV A. WlltV Ptuidgtd
6IS09WWIUV M9T9R (9
iMe "DisMbutovs
394 WORTH BA9AD STReT. PHICA.OELPHIA
Dana at Manchcstcr-by-the-Scaf. Mass,,
seven years' ago, the ceremony was a
sort of socialistic 'ritual prepared by
HutchinsotLdml his bride.- A Justice of
the peace officiated at the marriage and
no formal vows were used.
At Jbnt tlmo Miss Dana said that the
usual marringo vow was eliminated be
cause shp and her husband .were not
believers In 'any set faith,' "We) will
take vow's.for only wbat wo believe,"
she saldi ''One must be sincere in 'such
n step .and I regret to say that I be
lieve few really consider the solemnity
of such a union."
The Real "Life of Riley"
with a speedy keel "cutting
through" beneath you, the fresh
ening wina in your race,
and the flutter of flairs
atop. We can supply
every accessory for It
oxcept tlte water.
Fi Vanderherxhen's Sons
, 7 N. Wtr St.. rhlla. .
"At the Blan of the a all"
IF YOU WANT
See
Our
Highest Class Finest Quality
Royal or . Security Ledgers
For Strone. Durable Books,
i Not so finely finished, see our
HOLYOKEor RIVERSIDE LEDGER
YEO & LUKENS CO.
STATIONERS PRINTERS BLANK BOOKS'
23 N. 13th St ' 719 Walnut Sb
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He cli ps e
Jt Junior Cabinet " 1
Jl Special $CC 1
il! Price....
Regularly. $66
Standard-size oven and broiler. .Plate
shelf. Enameled pans, panels and
oven sides. Delivered and connected
jn city and suburbs.
GAS
RANGES
Before you purchase a Gas
Range, come in and inspect
our most complete stock.
We sell nothing but the
finest Ranges, and reason
ably priced, too. No mat
ter what type of range you
may want, we can please
you.
Large supply of Gas and
Electric Fixtures, Table and
Floor Lamps.
H. C. McMURTRIE CO., 1319 Arch St.
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1115 CHESTNUT ST.
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Our Entire Fur Stock
Now Marked at
to 50 Reduction
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Now s the Time
to Buy Furs
- Featured for Thursday
Fur Coats,
XM Price
$89.50
$1 17.50
$165.00
$245.00
$245.00
$495;00
IMPORTANT CONCESSIONS
$ 1 65 Coney Coats
Smart -lenjrtli models, largo cape
collar and cuffs.
$195 Nutria Coats. . .
Full-flared snorts' model , largo sjiawl
collar and cuffs.
$250 Hudson Seals. . .
Short wrap model , made of fine, se
lected skins.
$350 Mole Coatees. . .
latest style- model of fine, dark Scotch
Mole.
$350 Beaver Coatee. .
Jaunty, youthful model of splent'ld se
lected skins.
$595 Mink Coatee. . .
Park Eastern Mink, rich lined.
During title great Antdvereary Sale of Furs you can pay
a small deposit on your purchase and 'tlie'n'p'ay 'the' balance
at your convenience during the Summer. In the Fall the
Fur la yours and you will have beaten the market by at
least 507c. , - ,
Also all Anniversary Fur I'urclfapes, arfi. slpr.ed .free,
during the Summer.
Fur Scarfs
$24.50 Australian Seal
Scarf $14.50
37.50 Beaver Scarf .... 24.S0
37.50 Brown Fox Scarfs. 24.50
37.50 Taupo Fox Scarfs. 24.50
39.50 Black Lynx Scarfs. 29.50
47.50 Scotch Mple Scarfs 34.50
65.00 Jnp Cross Fox
Scarfs 40.50
85.00 Skunk Scarfs .... Sff.SO
Fur Chokers
$24.50 Natural Squirrel .$14.50
24.50 Hudson Seal I4.50
37.50 Auttral'n Opossum 24.50
37.50 Raccoon Choker. 24.50
55.00 Natural Mink .... 30.50
55.00 Jap Mink Choker. 39.50
110.00 Stono Marten
Choker 64.50
1-25.00 Hudson Day Sable
Choker ........ 74.50
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Announcements for Thursday, Mny 20th
Storo, Hours Nine to Pive-jthirty O'clock
STRAIERIDGE
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Thousands of Men's
Suits Reduced
Correct Spring Styles from
the. Stein-Bloch Co., Hart,
Schaffner & Marx; and the
"Alco" Shops.
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third of our entire
stock of Men's and!;
Young Men's Suits are
marked at greatly reduced prices.
That means nearly four thousand
Suits, all of standard quality and
in up-to-date styles, from our fa
mous, regular manufacturers
the Stein-Bloch Co., Hart, Schaff
ner & Marx, the Arnold-Louch-heim
Co., and others whose prod
ucts are worthy to bear the stamp
of our Seal of Confidence:
Suits that were $35.00 to $80.00
Now Reduced to $23.50, $32.50, $37.00,
$44.00, $46.50 and $59.00
(Many of the Suits at $44.00 have two pairs of Trousers)
' The number of Suits at reduced prices here equals the entire
stock of many pretentious Clothing stores. For it is true nowj -as
it has been throughout the season, that WE HAVE THE GOODS--an
unrivaled assortment of fabrics, models and 'sizes and these
reduced lots are all well assorted, so that practically every man
can be fitted and pleased, saving from 25 to 33 per cent.
This is the greatest May in our history every day the volume
of Clothing business is much larger than the corresponding day of
last year. That means that men know we have THE KIND OF
CLOTHING THAT CRITICAL MEN ARE LOOKING FOR.
We Need More
Salesmen
Experienced Clothing Salesmen and
Stock-keepers required at once. Apply
Department of Personnel, Floor 4'j, Fil
bert Street.
Strawbrldire A Clothier Second Floor. Et
WOMEN'S SUITS
Reduced 25 per Cent.
A group of Women's High-grade
Spring Suits, of tricotine, Poiret twill,
men's-wear serge and such high-class,
light-weight materials as tricolette and
, paulette some Three-piece Costumes in
tne collection.
The Reduced Prices are
$75.00 to $150.00
Some close-fitting, some semi-fitting,
others on straight, loose lines practically
all the best types of the season. Many
beautiful embroidered models, some braid
trimmed, and others on rather severely
tailored lines.
Straw brlilne i. Clotlilrr Second Floor. Centre
WOMEN'S COATS
At Reduced Prices
A miscellaneous assortment of Spring
Coats in the season's most desirable style's;
including many loose, roomy models, some
in cape effects; and as there is only one of
a kind in most instances, but many kinds in
the lot, the assortment is exceedingly
varied.
Now $20, $30, $40, $45 and $50
Made of fancy mixed cloths, jersey
weaves, velours, tan camel's-hair cloth,
and various twills in plain shades. In me
dium sizes only.
mr V Straw brldto i Clothier Second Floor Centra
3500 Yards of Black Swiss Dress
Taffeta to be;Sold at $3.00 a Yard
Worth Half Again as Much as the Present Price
Three thousand five hundred yards of this beautiful Imported Silk which has been
so scarce and, consequently, so expensive, at a REDUCTION OF MORE THAN ONP
THIRD FROM THE REGULAR PRICE. This Taffeta ii the pSJduct ?ot onTofSiS
land s foremost manufacturers of fine Silks, it is 35 inches wide, exceptionally soft and
has a lovely lustre. " '
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House Dresses
Now $1.35
25 per Cent.
Below Value
Neat, service
able House
Dresses, as
sketched. Mod
els' with defined
wuist-line, belt
ed und made
with collar trim
med with blue
c h a m b r a y or
white embroid
ery. In he lot,
a few of Bing
ham in combina
tion stripes. All
are finished with
three - quarter -
length sleeves.
Exceptional at
$1.35.
Strawhrldaa L C'lnthler -Third
Floor. Filbert Street. Weat
Petticoats at $3.35
Save 25 per Cent.
Heatherbloom Petticoats with
tucked flounce of taffeta silk in
black and smart shades $3.35.
Btrawlirldr iCIothttr
4 Second Floor, Wet
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Trimmed Hats at $5
Worth Double and More
A special collection of Trimmed Hats, from our own
workroom, including colored straws in various shapes
and Black Hats chiefly in style's for matrons. The Hats
and trimmings are of the quality, used ordinarily in our
Trimmed Hats at double and more than double this
price $5.00.
Banded Oriental Milan Hats now $3.50
One hundred of these smart Chinese Milan Hats with'rolltd
brim, and banded with grosgrain ribbon now ?3.50, a reduction
of one-fourth. """
Millinery Flowers Reduced to 35 r
Worth double and triple this price.
75 Hackle Feather Bands now $1.00
Reduced one-third. In colors only.
Girls School and Dress Hats Reduced
School Hats, now $1.50, some formerly double, others nearlj
double this price. Dress Hats, now $5.00, which is half price and
NOTE Fiftcen, original Paris Hata, which were used
a models, are now reduced to $18,00 each
(,--Htrawbrldfo 4 Clothier- HeconU Floor Jrarket Street, Wet
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