6 I I THE UPTOWN SBOPPffIGtINTHI I I | • GET A TRANSFER Robinson s - 0 THIBD AND BROAD P Women's and Misses' Suits at Greatly Reduced Prices For Friday In the newest models; handsomely made, of most desir able materials; at the lowest prices quoted this season on suits of equal quality and style. Beauties! Fashion gems of silk moire, brocaded silks, silk poplins, gabardines, men's-wear serge, crepe poplin, cponge, honeycomb weaves, imported novelties and black and white checks. Best colors; also blacks. Newest vestee and back effects, some with plaited coat tails; many smart cutaways. —AT— —AT— —AT— SB.7S $12.50 $19.75 Originally sold for Originally sold for Originally sold for $15.00. $lB to S2O. S3O to $35. See the Opening Announcement of the Bargain Basement Department in to-morrow's papers and our circular at your door. 50 INAUGURAL BARGAINS such as have never been known in Harrisburg before, and which will set the standard for this new department in our business. | >► IT PAYS TO BUY UPTOWN j MISS COX 1 BRIDE OF THIS EVENING Her Marriage to Guy Alton Colt Will Be Solemnized at Home There 'Will be a pretty wedding this evening at 6.30 o'clock at tlie resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Walker Cox. 1011 North Front street, when their daughter, Miss Martha Sterling Cox, is united in marriage with Guy Alton Colt, of Plymouth, Mass., son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Alton Colt, by the Rev. Dr. L«ewiß S. Mudge, pastor of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church. The house decorations, arranged by Uttley, carry out an orchard scheme with masses of fruit blossoms and branches of flowering shrubs. Yellow will prevail in the dining room, with marguerites and snapdragon among the flowers. The ITpdegrove orchestra, will play the wedding marches and throughout the evening. The bride, who will tie given in mar riage by her father, has chosen a toilette of Callot satin wUh garnitures of duchessc lace. The tulle veil ex tending the length of the court train will be caught with orange blossoms, and she will carry a shower of lilies of the valley. The attendants will bp two little flower girls, the Misses Dorothy Kleanor Cox, the bride's niere. and Helen Eldridge Busser, of German town. Their frocks are of white net with pink taffeta tunics and they will carry baskets of pink sweet peas to scatter before the bride. Charles E. Terpcning. of Brooklyn, will be best man and the ushers are Roy Galbraith Cox and Earl Walker Cox. the bride's brothers. A large reception will be held from 8 to 10 o'clock, when the guests will havo the pleasure of extending good wishes to the ncwlyweds and view the array of beautiful gifts so lavishly showered on them. Following an extended wedding Journey Mr. and Mrs. Colt will make their home at Plymouth. Mas., where Mr. Colt is engaged in his profession of photography. FROM LUZERNE COUNTY Representative William Adams, of Luzerne county, spent the day in this city and visited the Capitol in regard to good roads. He expects to be re turned to the Legislature by a hand some majority. LADIES' BAZAAR NOW'S THE TIME TO BUY A NEW SPRING SUIT Even if >ou already have a now suit for the Spring season, it Is worth your while to come h<jre ami select another which you can use for change of dress. Tito prices which we have put into effect will enable you to clo so withuot taxing your purse. » ' " \ YOU CAN BUY SUITS NOW in a full range of fabrics in all shades and models, including serges, ratines, shepherd checks, plain and figured crepe, silk and wool pop lins, basket weaves, etc. $lO to sl2 on $lB to $22.50 ajo qq Values Values sls to $16.50 $22.98 to $27.98 £ a qq Values Values 1 r N "v Serge Dresses, $1.98 sl6 Moire Coats, $9.98 A limited quantity of all-wool Limited quantity of black silk sprge dresses in navy and black; moire coats, lined throughout worth $5 and $6. QQ with silk; sl6 value. fljfi flO \ f N $4 Crepe De Chine Waists, $2.39 $4 Skirts, $1.98 Here's a new arrival of beau- A special lot of fiO new Spring tlful new silk crepe de chine skirts bought at a big price con waists in the new Tango model. cession go on sale to-morrow. They come in a variety of There are Scotch Plaids in light about ten different shades, and and dark shades, serges and are full $3 and $4 values. Frl- shepherd plaids. Values are day and Saturday take your up to $4. Special d»i qq choice <£2 39 Friday and Saturday. . «pl»«70 I ' 10-12 South Fourth Street THURSDAY EVENING, All Stores Will Be Closed Memorial and Labor Day and July 4 Retail merchants will close their places of business all day Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day, and In order to accommodate patrons to the last minutes, the stores will be kept open the evening before. Finns for observing the various holi days In this city were agreed upon last evening at. a meeting of the retail bu reau of the Chamber of Commerce. Most of the leading merchants of the city attended. Friday halt-holidays during the summer months were also decided upon, the season covering from July 10 to September 11, inclusive. By this plan the girls aid salesmen will have every Friday afternoon off with the exception of the Friday preceding July 4. The stores will he open all day and evening on that date. A feature of the evening was an ad dress by A. A. Aal, Reading, who en joy-ably entertained the guests with a fund of stories and pokes, many of which were in dialect. CARDS WITH MRS. HETRICK Guests of Mrs. Jerome Hetrlck at her home, ifioo Reglna street, last evening, enjoyed games of five hun dred, with a buffet supper following. In the party were Mrs. Paul Grunden, Mrs. Arthur Eby, Mrs. Dowdell, Miss Nelle Caveny, Miss Nora Sherk. Miss Margaret Caveny, Mrs. Charles Knoll, Mrs. Samuel Zimmerman, Mrs. John "Whistler, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Howard Mengle, Mrs. George Drake. Mrs. Ralph Diehl, Mrs. Elizabeth Keifer, Mrs. Harry Hover, Mrs. Frank Cav eny, Miss Agnes Islng and Mrs. Jerome Hetrick. BOYLE-GAMBLE MARRIAGE IS OF INTEREST HERE Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gamble, of Philadelphia, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mary A. Gam ble to John A. Boyle, Tuesday, April 28. A wedding breakfast followed the ceremony at the bride's home, at tended by the immediate relatives. Following a short trip Mr. and Mrs. Boyle will be "at home" to their friends after June 1, in their newly furnished house at 232 West Somer ville avenue, Olney, Philadelphia. The bride is well known in this city where she formerly resided with her par ents. MBS. MR HOSTESS FOR CHILDREN'S 1 Annual Meeting at Executive Man sion Is Followed by Reception Through the courtesy of Mrs. John Kinley Tener, the second annual meet ing of the Children's Aid Society of Dauphin County was held at the Ex ecutive Mansion this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. The report of the general secretary, | Mrs. Elsie V. Middleton, shows that . 193 children are now under the care of the society. One hundred and fourteen of these children have been I placed Into private homes, showing I that the work of the society is rapidly : increasing l'rom year to year. | The children were received from parents, relatives, local charitable or ganizations, juvenile court of Dauphin county and the directors of the poor of Dauphin county. As many of the children as can be ore placed in pri vate families; others entered various , institutions. The society maintains a 1 boarding-out system for temporary relief of children until the family | home is rehabilitated. This society was organized in 1911 and has com pleted its second year of active work. The regular business coming before the meeting included the election of | officers for the ensuing two years; the I statistical report was read, also the re port ol' the treasurer and the report of the clothing committee. The sec retary's report for the year was read and after that the speaker. Dr. Arthur Holmes, dean of the general faculty ol the Pennsylvania State College, gave an address on "Child Development." Following the program Mrs. Tener held an informal reception from 4 to 6 o'clock, with Mrs. Francis Jordan j | Hall, the president, and officers of the I society assisting in the tea room, I | where the table decorations were of pink Killarney roses. j Fifteerith Birthday of Miss Helen Adams ' The fifteenth birthday of Miss Helen Adams was happily celebrated at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Adams, £l3O North Fifth street. Tloses prevailed in the house decorations a.nd the young hostess re ceived many pretty gifts. Music and games preceded a buffet supper. Those present werd the Misses Gert rude McDermott, Vera Warner, Joyce Deitz, Gertrude McDevitt, Catherine Falvey, Eleanor Falvey, Olga Bryan, Winifred Welsh, Juniata Adams, Helen Adams. Bertha: W. Koons, Lena Ad ams and Dora Adams. R. M. Sher rick. J. M. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. George Ado.ms, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wingenrd, Mr. and Mrs. William Ad ams. Mrs. Wolf Entertains Members of D. E. C. Club Mrs. Emory Wolf, of' 346 South Thirteenth street, entertained the ladles of D. E. C. club- at a five hundred matinee, Tuesday, followed by a supper. The color scheme vas carried out in yellow and lavefider with corsage bouquets of pansies and smilax given each guest. In attendance were Mrs. Henry Beck, Mrs. Eugene Baptlsti, Mrs. Lewis Bolton, Mrs. Benjamin Brenne man, Mrs. Frank Consylman, Mrs. John German, Jr., Mrs. Paul Grundon, Mrs. George Mauk. Mrs. Russel Mil ler, Mrs. Powell, Miss Blanche Snave- Iy, Mrs. Gitt, Mrs. George Wernes, Jr. Ladies of Maccabees Honor Dr. Julia C. Loos Harrishurg hive, No. 257, Ladies' of the Baecabees, will hold a farewell so cial this evening at their hall, corner Third and Hamilton streets in honor of Dr. Julia C. Loos, who leaves May 15 to take up her profession in East Liberty, Pa. in view of the fact that Dr. Loos has given largely of her time and talents for the benefit of the order, members wish to show appreciation of her faithful service. Deputy Commander Miss Margaret Browne, of Warren. Pa., expects to be present. MR. AND MRS. LEROY STROCK HOME AFTER WEDDING TRIP Mr. and Mrs. J. Leßoy Strock have returned from their wedding journey to Lancaster, Philadelphia and Atlan tic City, and are "at home" to their friends at 255% Boas street. Mrs. Strock was formerly Miss Margaret Brandt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brandt, of Steelton. The marriage toolc place at Lancaster, Friday, April 24, at noon, in the First Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dr. Edward A. Bander, officiating. Mr. Strock is local agent for R. S. Dun, of New York city, and a vocalist of abil ity. IN THE MAY PARADE Among the women writers of the country who will march in the great suffr.-ige parade at Washington, May 9, will bo Mrs. Helen Rciinensnyder Mar- I tin, of this city, who will have is companions, Miss Adelaide Fairbanks, Zona Gale, Rhela Childe Dorr, Inez Hayes Gilinore, Edna Kenton, Mrs. Norman Whitehouse and many other distinguished women. INDIANA PEOPLE HERE Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Painter and two children, of Gary, Ind., arrived in the city yesterday to spend several weeks with Mrs. Painter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Robison, of 1710 North Fourth street. Dr. and Mrs. Byron S. Behney are home from their wedding trip and re siding at Sll North Second street. Miss Cora Todd left for her home at Brownsville to-day after visiting her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Todd, in this city, on the way home from Orlando, Fla., where she spent the winter. I Miss Mary Kell has gone to Green Park, Pa., to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Kell. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Terry, of 1200 North Second street, have re turned from a trip to Winston-Salem, N. C. and other southern points. Mrs. Philip Hummel, of Mae.lay stret. is spending several days at Wil low Crest Farm, Bendersvllie. Mrs. Charles G. Smith, 2019 Xsrth Second street. leaves the first of May for <"he|sea, X. .!.. to open her cottage for the summer. A. H. Fitzgerald, ol' Richmond. Yit., Is visiting Mr. and ,Mrs. R. V. Owen at Paxtang, . Babrisburg TELEGRAPH M'CLEARY BRIDAL A QUIET EVENT „ y ■■-. ' fv'i *v . . •■■■ ?,' Af* •• I V-; i y< - ;.,/ , j S ' I ■ « / JM agrafe-. ■ H / j j i\■ •'• '• j | j <* "•; •?<"" T%?l^lr\ SPI Kellbers? Studio MRS. C. FLOYD HOPKINS A quiet ceremony, performed this morning at 11 o'clock In the Christ Lutheran Church by the Rev. Thomas Rcisch, marked the wedding of Miss Harriet F. McCleary, daughter of Mrs. Ephralm McCleary, of 1355 Vernon street, to Floyd Hopkins, manager of the WHnler & Vincent and Nathan Appell theatrical Interests In Harrisburg. Tlie only guests were members of the bride's immediate family and there were no attendants. The bride was never prettier than in her traveling suit of blue with bat to harmonize, wear ing a corsage bouquet of orchids and valley lilies. Returning after a brief wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins will go to housekeeping at 1925 Mar ket street, where they will be "at home" to all their friends. No invi tations wero issued for the wedding and there will be no formal announcei ments. Sapper at Electric Co's April "Booster" Nearly a hundred employes of the various departments of the Harrisburg Light and Power Company attended the April "booster" night observance in the company's offices. "Service Efficiency" was the topic of the evonlng and Its different phases were treated In interesting talks by the department heads and attaches. The salesmen opened the program with a general discussion on methods of obtaining sales, the prospects for the year, and so on; the employes of the operating department then went Into detail about the conduct of that branch of service, particularly with relation to the Installation of meters and the manner of testing out. CMhisF,tl,BD4ng, .lM,„iPciiW. edthe George B. Tripp, vice-president and general manager, completed the pro gram with a brief and Instructive talk on service efficiency and the benefits of general co-operation on the part of every employe and the individual re sponsibility of each to the public. Fol lowing Mr. Tripp's talk refreshments were served. SCHOOL MATES WED IN CHVRCH TO-DAY L ISBSss= —^BBSSBSi —Kellberg Studio. MRS. C. LAURENCE SIMSPLEY Miss Jean Flshei Robinson, daughter of Mr. ahd Mrs. James K. Robin son, of 1588 Terry street, and C. Laurence Shipley, cif^ 1 editor of the Tele graph, were married this "morrfing at 11:80 o'clock, in the fierfy Street United Brethren church, by the pastor, the Rtffr. Dr. J". A. Lyter. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate families of the young people. The wedding marches were played by Mrs. J. R. Henry and the hrMp, who was unattended, wore a traveling costume of taupe cloth with hat. gloves and shoes to mateh. Her corsage bouquet ■WHS of bride rose* AND valley llli.-.q Following N wedding journey to Wanh liijtfon and Richmond. Yn., .Mr. and Mrs. Shepley will reside at 1538 Derry j street. Both the brldfc 'nd bridegroom are graduates of the Central High i School. and Mr. Sheplev. who 1 Her attended Lebanon Valley College, was 'for a time engaged in newspsper work in Philadelphia. WEDNESDAY SEWING CLVB HAS CLOSED THE SEASON' Mrs. Darwin C. Deen, of 410 Boas street, was hostess for the Wednesday Afternoon Sewing Club yesterday at its closing meeting for the season. In attendance were Mrs. Emma Trace, Mrs. Bellett Lawson, Mrs. Fred erick H. Marsh, Mrs. C. Day Rudy, Mrs. James Murray, Mrs. William Go nert, Mrs. Edwin C. Cook, Miss Lois York, Mrs. Henry Uhler, Miss Maria York, Mrs. George C. Willis and Mrs. Thomas A. Thorley. GO TO LANCASTER DANCE Among the Harrisburgers who will attend a dance of the Mystic. Shrine at Lancaster are Mr. and Mrs. Clark E. Dlehl, Mr. and Mrs| Paul Starkey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burtnctt, Silas Pomeroy, Miss Margaret Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Delmotte, Mr. and Mrs. George Giede, Mr. and Mrs. Koenig. t MISS JACOBS RECOVERING Miss Sara Jacobs, of the Seller school faculty, who recently under went an operation for appendicitis, at the Harrisburg Hospital, was removed to her home, 217 South Front street yesterday, where she is recovering. APRIL 30. 1914. IWitmer,Bair &Witmer Witmer,Bair &Wit«cr I Annex, 311 Walnut Street c uit Sale! Suit Sale ! If you want to get a nice We keep telling you about it as lieW Style Coat Or Bal- Bomp of our friends and patrons: , A might miss reading the ads for a ' acaan gO tO OUT Annex day and we want everybody to, CO K „„,i NVw share in this benelit, SIO.OO, $12.50, 'P"*' 9 ancl INCW l\*™' tiftS* JlSiX' lot arrived yesterday— i $18.75, 51!».7.>, $21.30, $22.50, _ « « i 1 $23.50 and the best in the store 9 navy blue basket weave $25.00 coats; sold for $7.50 Sjje; , No matter if it was $35, S4O or """*""* **** # # * ._ * . SSO before. Crepe Silk Poplins and Skirts for French j [ all new weaves—ln fact the last and double wire Sergre, with or styles—even the new long tunic, without tunic—blue or black, I long waist, Roman striped skirt $1.95, 92.50, 93.00 to 94.7J> and trimming:. SILK PETTICOATS |! COATS! COATS! AH colors, J| Always a big stock of coats—to $1.50, $1.75, 91.95 to $8.50 supply the many needs, $6.75, and Special silk Jersey top; $3.60 all prices between up to $25.00 value, reduced to $2.95 Tango, checks, Copen, delft, navy, 50 Misses' fine Gingham, Madras, green, black; sizes 14 to 46. Percale Dresses, 14, 16 and 18 qtt xr T\TDt7CO o*T 17 year sizes; values $2.95 to $6.00. UKiL£>£> £>AL.±ir Reduced to $1.45 and $1.95 Look around then come here and Great school dresses with compare style, material, work- shapes, style and wearing qualities, manship and fit. Look into the de- Pretty little street dresses 6OO tail. If the prices are right, buy. of the kind that lit and look well, If not we are under obligation to SI.OO, $1.25, $1.50 to $2.75 you for considering us so much as _ , __ , to make the comparison, $6.50, In the Home Or On the SIO.OO, $12.50. $18.75, $15.00, Tlm^A $16.50, $17.50, $18.50. $19.75, otreet H,lectric rJrana I $21.50, $22.50 and $25.00 for the Hrtiieo Flrccceo swell dresses and gowns up to , IJrcbSCS $50.00 and all prices between. are equally practical, dainty and ftt- WATCT CAT IT tractive. From SI.OO up. j O . . JSJ, T* HUNDRKDS OF STYLES TO fon. Lingerie! ZLfTtJftZ $™V. CHOOSE FKOM i KSWiS nm'i». $15 °- $1 - 75 - Witmcr,Bair & Witmer Witmer,Baif &Witmer Annex, 311 Walnut Street OM W 1 i. c«. •. OTHER STORES 1 «Ut W ainUt utreet Lancaster and WlUlamsport, Pa. j CONSTITUTION IS READY By Associated Prtss Pelting. April SO. The amended constitution for the republic of Chtna, which is to bo formally promulgated 'THE QUALITY STORE" Exceptional FOR FRIDAY'S Ladles' Waists in white and col- "LONSDALE" cambric 36 Indies oral voiles, also figured and plain wide, perfect In every way and crepes. These liave only been In cut from full pieces; sells regularly tlio store for about 30 days, but at 15c. Special for Friday at, per are broken up In sizes—all sizes in yard 11x/Cf|k the lot, but not all sizes In every -*• J-/2 V kind. Were $1.25 to $1.50 values. Special Friday, each .. ••••980 Crepe Voiles In neat floral designs on white grounds, a fine nice cloth etrwir of dressing tOT wa,Bt9 < dresses or kimonos; sacquesli? all sizes. tl. W Special for Friday grade percales and dimities, both ftl ' pcr r ßrd * B*^o nigh and low neck styles and long ___________ or short sleeves with belt finish. Very special Friday at, each, JLtW. Ladles' plain color Silk Crc]>e 7 Windsor ties, 20 shades to select from. These ties are made of the One lot of Ladies' Mescaline Pet- very finest crepe and are sold hy ticoats in Black, Copenhagen, Em- some stores at flOo. Very special erald Green and American Beauty for Friday at, each EAJ, —the. regular $2.50 values. Spe cial for Friday at $1.98 Ladies' extra fine crepe gowns, Ladles' Serge Skirts In Navy Blue to o ! aoe «nd em and Black. In all the newest and ' "f 0 , "I 1 * 1 short l>cst trimmed with button two styles of crepe, a »3.«0. sgßfffflsrsas- "-ac Special for Friday at, each, ,or ,aay at ' ftacb nfltf $2.50 * Men's plain white all-linen hem- Children's Rain Capes In Navy stitched handkerchiefs regular size Blue with school bag, pencil and and a good 12% c value. Special for ruler; sizes 8, 10, 12 years; regu- Friday at, each * n** lar values $2.98. Special for Frl dn.v $1.98 18x36 Rag Rugs of an exceptional from our regular stock anil the quality in beautiful light and dark price is 30c. Special for Friday at colors. A very good 75c value, per yard OQa Special for Friday at, each , 490 * 22x22 Sateen covered porch cush- Special—Box of correspondence lons with figured or plain ruffle — cards with envelopes—cards in both and filled with real sUk floss. You'll K'« »"d silver edges. A regular need these for the summer even- j* sc value. Speeia Friday at, pcr ings. Usually sell at 45c to 50c. "°* 20<^ Special Friday while they last at, Y each 29<* 20 c/„ DISCOUNT on all ICY-HOT — - .. J . water bottles for Friday onlf. Short lengths of colored bordered Keeps liquids loe cold or red hdt scrim and voile for curtains, 3 to 12 for 24 hours, yards In a piece. Regularly 25c to 50c values. Special Friday at, per J« pd 190 Alarm Clock In gilt and nickels finish—a regular SI.OO valud High grade net curtains with a Special for Friday at, each, Cluny edge, well made, 2% yards _ I long and 40 inches wide. Our reg ular $1.75 values. Special for Frl- Mennen's borated talcum powder | day at, each Si"l 'i(J In violet and flesli tints. Special I tor Friday at, per box 1201 0-4 unbleached seamless Sheeting 150 dust cloths. S per yard . Sfeclal for Friday at, each. 1 Large double l»ed size spreads lit .- _____ _. _ Marseilles put terns, hemmed ready JVIARK YOUR LINEN for nse; worth $1.25. Special lor Friday at, each <JBO VITH 10c Dress Ginghams hi stripes, C AQH'c WnVDM ISIAMOC plaids and plain colors—blue, pink, V/U3II » TTUVEN llAMca brovrn, red and gray—splendid for school or house dresses. Special 0 _ . . , , Friday at, per yard r r«vent loss at the laundry. — Thty are neat and durable. 30-inch unbleached muslin in a fine ever thread clotli; worth 7c. Macs in many styles in fast colon Special IVlday at, per yard )f Red yj. J.»c Wlillc "LINENE" suiting in '° W ° f t^reen ' a good weight for ladles' suits, skirts nurses' aprons. Special Friday at, per yard 11 J/2 0 Ratine Cords, one of the season's popular cloths, 27 inches wide to pink, rose, tan, hello, light STYLK 03 and medium blue and mixed color- v- i-_ *» jngs—regularly 25c. Special Friday i * oul r ULL NAME at, per yard "EGYPTIAN TISSUE" a beantl- 85 cent for 3 dozen, ful sheer cloth in woven colors * < <jc „ . „ that are absolutely fast, in a splen- * 1 O did assortment of checks and *2 00 "17 " stripes. Regularl/ 25c. Special for 1 * FrlSay at, per yard 190 Quick Dcl^ L. W. COOK to-morrow, is notable for the wide spread powers It gives the president. The document as it now stands Is the work of a constitutional convention which haa been laboring here since the middlo of March.
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