Announcement Two Departments To Be D iscontinued Owing: to the fast increasing business on Pi anos, Pianolas and Victrolas, it has become neces sary for us to discontinue two entire depart ments: Sheet Music and Musical Merchandise The importance of this announcement will be readily recognized by the profession,musicteach ers and students.. The reductions on these goods start immedi ately and will continue until all goods in these departments are sold. This is a rare opportunity to secure standard musical merchandise, music and teaching material at prices that will justify teachers and the profession to buy their supplies needed during the next few years. These Reductions Include SCHIRMER EDITIONS PRESSER EDITIONS DITSON EDITIONS WOOD EDITIONS McKINLEY lOf EDITION CENTURY l(ty EDITION C A\ e Trt/NG MUS/£/1L SfGLtrf? r-r r\ TSJ ft O 1O j_ BUILD/KG Orlh OV. P£H/VA SI. PATRICK'S FEAST FOR IDYLWHILE CLUB Mrs. Fred Squires Hostess This Evening at Her Paxtang Home Mrs. Fred H. 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C A\ Siller ™ 30 WordTajst."ZT SATURDAY EVENING, Stories of the Opera Told at League Meeting I Tales of the Operas will be told at the meeting of the Story Tellers' League, Tuesday evening, March 10, In the lower hall of the city library. Hiss Martha Elmer Fleming, who has charge of the program, will tell of "Hansel and Gretel" Hunperdinck's delightful opera; Miss Elizabeth P. Goldsmith has chosen "Lohengrin" by Richard Wagner for her theme and Miss Florence Carroll will relate the plot of Wagner's "Parsifal." "The Barber of Seville," by Rossln will be given by Miss Mary Snyder. Miss Ella Yost and Miss Theo Boone are also on the program. The president of the league. Miss Lois Booker, will call for a volunteer committee to visit the blind and crip pled children of the city and entertain them with stories. Other matters of business will come before the meet ing. MARRIED AT HAUERSTOWN Sfccial to The Telegraph Hagerstown, Md., March 7. —Miss Sarah C. Duerr, of Rutherford, Pa., and Walter H. Leaman, of Harrisburg, were married on Wednesday evening at the parsonage of the First Baptist [church in this city by the Rev. E. K. Thomas. Mrs. Henry B. McCormiek, of 305 North Front street, Is at the Boyd country estate, Southern Pines, N. C. Miss Louise Plank, a student at Em mittsburg, Md.. is spending the mid ] year vacation with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Milton H. Plank, 1521 North Front street. I Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKelvey, of Titusville, spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Orth, of West I State street. TO HOLD MOCK TRIAL AT MARKET SQUARE Arraignment of Christian America For Criminal Neglect, Wed nesday Evening In place of the usual mid-week prayer meeting at the Market Square Presbyterian church, a mock trial will be held, "America Arraigned For Criminal Neglect of Her People." Attorney Charles H. Bergner will probably be the judge; "America," Mrs. Robert C. Williams; district at torney, Mrs. Mabel Cronise Jones; at torney for the defense, Mrs. Herman P. Miller; witnesses, educated Indian, Mrs. A. M. Lindsey; educated Italian. Mr. Lindsey; East Side Polish mother, Miss Caroline Moffltt; Porto Kican, Garfield McAllister; Negro, the Rev. Thomas H. Amos, pastor of the Cap itol Street Presbyterian church; city missionary, Mrs. Gotschall; home mis sionary, Miss Ella L. llart; jury guard, Captain R. C. Williams; foreman of jury, Mrs. Henry F. Qulckel, clerks, reporters, etc. An ottering will be made for the Bailey memorial fund. Mrs. Karl Fogg's Class Holds first Banquet There was a beautiful celebration at the Stevens Memorial Methodist Epis copal Church last evening when the i Sunday school class taught by Mrs. Karl D. Fogg held its first banquet. The class is composed of young ladies who have always taken a pardonable I pride in their class. Last evening they had their parents and a few other friends as guests. At the close of the banquet every one pronounced it a great success. Addresses were made by the Rev. Dr. Smucker . and Mrs. Smucker, Charles H. Hoffman and Dr. C. E. L. Keene. The greeting was extended to all present by Miss Lillian Shoop, pres ident of the class, in a little address. The treasurer, Miss ICatherlne Keene, made her report and also gave a read ing. Miss Merle Smith also enter tained with a reading. Mrs. Fogg, teacher of the class, acted as toast mistress and the other officers of the class present were Miss Helen Kirk, secretary, and Miss Florence Hughes, I'ice-president. Joint Birthday Party Last Night at Steelton A birthday surprise was given Miss Katharine Brown and Mrs. Annie Tomlinson at the home of Miss Katha rine Brown, 521 Lincoln street, Steel ton. The guests spent an enjoyable evening relating past experiences; music and games were also enjoyed. A course dinner was served at 8 o'clock. The table decorations were of jonquils and ferns. The favors were small baskets of Spring flowers. ' The following were present: Mrs. W. R. Chandler, Mrs. J. W. Flnton, Mrs. Bert Liglitrier, Mrs. R. E. Ster- ! ringer, Mrs. J .A. Machlan, Mrs. Annie Toinllnson, Miss Katherine Smith, Mrs. Elmer Heokert, Mrs. F. Coover, Mrs. C. Ryan, Mrs. W. Fenstemacher, Mrs. H. Hoffstot, Miss Margaret HofE stot, Miss Fern Hoffstot, Master Ben jamin Hoffstot, Miss Katharine Brown, Hr. and Mrs. John Holbert, Miss Katherine Machlan. Guests of Mrs. Walton Enjoy Games of Bridge A bridge of three tables was given by Mrs. William A. Walton, of 1925 Kensington street. The decorations were beautiful Spring flowers and pink shaded candelabra in a color scheme of pink and white. Refreshments were served to the following people; Mrs. E. E. Darling ton, Mrs. Samuel Miller, Mrs. J. E Keiser, Mrs. W. A. Walton, Mrs. Pres ton Lowe, Mrs. T. J. O'Leary, Miss Maine Powers, Miss Mary Bradley, Miss Julia Keiser, Miss Catherine Powers, Miss Pauline Wharton, Miss Frances Powers and William A. Walton. Children's Home Society Representative Here < The Rev. Benjamin Porter White, Held secretary of the Children's Home Society of Pennsylvania, is spending a few days in Harrisburg. He preaches to-morrow morning at the First United Brethren Church, corner Boas and Myrtle, and in the evening makes an address on child saving at St. An drew's Episcopal Church, corner Nineteenth and Market streets. The Children's Home Society is incor porated, State-wide and undenomina tional, and during the twenty years of its work has placed 1,400 children in private homes for adoption. Parent-Teacher Circle of the Maclay School The inclemency of the weather did ' not dampen the ardor of the parents attending the Parent-Teacher Circle at Maclay building Thursday evening. They were amply repaid for braving the storm. The music by the pupils ! was exceptionally good. Miss Ruth lllmes, a reader, charmed her audi ence, having to respond again and again to continuous applause. Miss Hinies is a perfect impersonator. Mrs. Hartman read an excellent paper on "Making Home Attractive." The paper was discussed by Messrs. Brehin, Garland and Goetz. The so cial committee then served refresh ments, following which the meeting adjourned. Central High School Notes of Timely Interest The regular choral work was con ducted by Professor Rose yesterday in the auditorium. The choir practiced the fifth period and the Junior Girls' ciub tne sixth period. The girls' basketball practice was conducted on the Cathedral Hall floor this morning at 10 o'clock. A short meeting of the junior class was held directly after the chapel ex ercises yesterday in the assembly hall. An announcement was made that the junior class was entirely free ot debt. Arrangements were also made for the junior class dance to be held on Tues day evening, March 10, at Hanshaw's Hail. As yet only twenty girls have signed up for the junior girls' prize speaking contest. More contests are wanted. Mrs. Benjamin E. Long and little son, of Landlsville, are guests of Mrs. Nicholas at 216 Herr street. I Other personals ou page o. HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH FRANCIS L. SKELLY GETS FINE POSITION Former Harrisburger Is Making Good " 'Way Down South in Dixie" Francis L. Skelly, of this city, is making good "way down south in Dixie," and a recent number of the "Florida Fruit Grower," says of him: "The directors of the Florida Cit rous Exchange held their monthly meeting this week. Acting on the re quest of the general salesmanager, a man was selected to help in the work of the department, and to get the necessary experience in the office, so that he might retire at the end of the season. Francis L. Skelly, who has been the general northern man ager of the Florida Citrous "xchange, was the unanimous choice of the di rectors for this position. Mr. Skelly had some considerable experience in this position a year ago, and has wide experience on the other end of the line. His work in the office a year ago proved his fitness for this impor tant position, and he will 110 doubt fill ;it with credit." Mr. Skelly's salary is $6,000 a year and he has offices at Tampa. Mr. Skelly and Miss Laura Cummlngs, of this city, were married last November, the bride being the head of Bowman's millinery department for some time. Five Hundred Party at the Stouffer Home The first of a series of St. Patrick's Day parties was given last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Stouffer, 432 Crescent street. Drapings and flowers and tables were profusely arranged in green and white and prizes were awarded for points and guesses. Refreshments unique in form and color were served to the following people: Mr. and Mrs. Loeser, Mr. and Mrs. Rupp, Mr. and Mrs. E. X. Hershey, the Misses Agnes Schell, Mary Cash man, Grace Witmer, Ada Wltmer, Mary Witmer, Neva Rupp and Lydia Weigle; Will Henry, H. A. Mishler, Mr. Adams, Bernard Cashtnan, Ches ter Stouffer. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bierbower, of 558 Race street, will spend Monday in Philadelphia on business. Miss Helen Rinkenbach and Miss Anna Bacon attended the Sigma Cht Fraternity dance at Dickinson College, Carlisle, last evening. Edward B. MacFadden, of Colum bus, Ohio, was called to the city by the death of his aunt, Miss Sarah R. Parker, of Green street. Mrs. Bruce Milton Swope, of Oak mont, Pa., is visiting her mother, Mrs. John E. Booker, at 1118 North Second street. Mrs. Abram L. Groff, of Old Or chard, was given a surprise party Thursday evening by members of her Sunday School class of Olivet Presby terian Church. Miss Harriet Lehman entertained a Friday evening Embroidery club, of which she is a member, last evening, at her home, 918 Green strteet. CARDS WITH MRS. MONTGOMERY Mrs. Harry B. Montgomery enter tained informally at cards yesterday afternoon at her residence, 902 North Second street, in honor of Mrs. War ren Jay Vinton .of Detroit, Mich. Sev eral guests came in for tea at 5 o'clock. The decorations and menu were car ried out in St. Patrick's Day style. COMES FROM FAR OREGON' K. C. Banks, formerly of this city, , a representative of the sales depart ment of the Pennsylvania Steel Com pany at Portland. Ore., has joined his wife and son as guests at the home of Howard Wickersham, Camp Hill. Chief Justice Clabaugh Is Dead in Washington By Associated Press Washington, D. C„ March 7. —Chief i Justice Harry S. Clabaugh, of the Supreme Court of the District of Co, lumbia, died suddenly last night of heart failure. He was 58 years old. Chief Justice Clabaugh was on his way to Georgetown University law school to lecture when stricken. He died shortly after being removed to his home. A widow and two daugh ters survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Justice Clabaugh was born at Cum berland. Md. In 1895 he was elected attorney general ol" Maryland and served until March, 1899, when ap pointed to an associate justiceship of the District Supreme Court. He was , appointed chife justice May 1, 1903.! He was at one time chairman of the Republican State committee of Mary land. t" The Quality Store" Jk Early Spring Styles jj||l Ladies' and Misses' Suits and Coats Our advance line of the new Spring tailor-made suits and coats is now I 111 if If ready for the choosing of women who desire fashion approved and quality- Y-jMI j |ju| J > certain apparel. All the fashionable fabrics, weaves and colors are repre- nßu[fli 111 1 Mml sented. Suits and coats are cut along smart and jaunty lines and are finely IfBlW ? I J ijfj tailored and finished throughout, and carry with them the assurance of the mM{|l||l| Uljtl usual Cook impress of quality. l imffjjijsti/ \Hmt SUITS COATS MMIP' Bults are decidedly different from those Coats are new, stunning and stylish— of last season—the tiny Jackets with the the new mannish coats with their large w!'mflmlJyFpM new and distinctive collars, cuffs, pen- raglan slei»ves, mannish collars and cuffs JilM Jw/m//# lums and vestee effects the wide-hip and wide flarp—three-quarter length, cut- HTMlfniniilm skirts with ruffles that suggest tunic and away coats with kimono sleeves and yoke other draperies and the cfrcular flounces backs—new fancy tailored coats with and peg-top effects. drop-shoulders and yoke or pleated backs. At Prices Consistent With the Quality Lj | L. W. COOK | y. ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S V S| AS TRICH'S I | First Monday Sale 1 3 OF 3 f. J| $0 « J a* 5 Will Be Marked by Offering the Most Unusual and £ Unexpected Bargain of the Season c> ' A GIGANTIC 98c SALE ® g of New Ha Sj Worth $2.50 and $4.00 £ WE HAVE PURCHASED BY A LUCKY CHANCE § 55 25 Dozen High Class Spring Hats a Worth All the Way From $2.50 to $4 a Piece, and Put the Hats on Sale | Monday, March the 9th | Beginning at 9 O'clock Sharp at the Rediculously Low Price of oS 5 -ftftf, O Jkr j/mrnnr g | Q ISSSL | Co Never was a Bargain like this offered at this time of the year—and a chance like this may never come around again. g Not a hat in this lot for which we could not easy get $2.50, but we jj: thought it best to give our customers the benefit of this purchase and at the 5 B-n same time give our Monday sales a big start. O 5/11 . Millinery Trimmings—Flowers and Fancy Feathers at Special Monday Prices. a* | WW See the Red Tickets I 3 ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S ASTRICH'S MERCER B. TATE, JR., HOST TO THE TADPOLES The membership campaign waged be tween the Squeekers and the Croakers of the Tadpole class of the Pine Street Presbyterian Sunday School was won by the Croakers with a narrow mar gin, the result being announced last night at a banquet. The event was held at the home of Mercer B. Tate, Jr., president of the club, and after the feast toasts wero given by Clark Carter, Brenton G. Wallace, Theodore Arnold, Oscar Sutch, Edwin Brown. Earl Waltz and J. Calvin Frank. Vance C. AlcCor mick, in response to a toast, told of college day fun and a song written by William B. McCaleb, Jr., for the class followed a report of the secretary, Nathan B. Stroup. MRS. T. L. W ALLACE ILL Jlrs. Thomas L. Wallace, of 214 Pine street, was operated upon at the Harrlsburg Hospital yesterday for ap •> Tidleitis. Mfs. Wallace is 73 years old and her condition was serious. She ..w... ..ported better this morning. .Mrs. William B. Schleisner, of North Second street, is spending a week vis iting Baltimore relatives. MARCH 7, 1914. 1 CARDS AND BUFFET SUPPER WITH MRS. HARRY BALDWIN* | Guests of Mrs. Harry Baldwin last I evening, ut her residence, 127 South Fourteenth street, enjoyed games of | five hundred, followed by a buffet sup- I per. The party included Mr. and Mrs. I Clarence Sherlock, Mr. and Mrs. Fred XC. Hartley, Mr. and Mrs. Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Grady, F. H. Baldwin, Miss Mary Morgan, William Morgan, Miss Ethel Baldwin, S. S. Levine, of York; and Mrs. George H. Stewart,'of Cynwyd. as guest of honor. Charles B. Commings, of North j | Fourth street, was a recent guest of | i his son, C. Francis Commings, in j I Philadelphia. | Miss Bessie Faber, of 1212 North! Second street, entertained the "Moon light Club" last evening, at her home. Mr. and Mrs. A. Carson Stamm, who] were on a southern trip, have been i called home by the death of Mrs. Stamm's mother. Mrs. Owen, of Me j chanicsljurg. F. C. NEELY, UNDERTAKER 1 has removed bis parlors from 912 N. j Third St. to 908 N. Second St. 1 FURS j Ready to Wear Made to Order I and Itcniodclcd. Gentlemen'** lur-llne