4 m CUSS BANQUET FOR HIUMM LfSIOFF Ml Write Steamer Letters For Teacher Who Leaves For Canton, China Mrs. Abram L. Groff. of Old Or chard, who ts removing to Canton. China, with her family, was given a farewell party by members of her Pible class of the Olivet Presbyterian Church. A banquet was held in the church dining room, profusely decorated in palms, ferns and Spring flowers. There were Chinese cards and favors for the sixty-two scholars and four invited euests. The ladies of the class loaned their own china, cut glAss and silver to the committee to make the appoint ments more beautiful. After the ban quet the party adjourned to the infant Sunday school room, which another committee had decorated in American. Pennsylvania State and Chinese flags and bunting. Here each gueat Wrote a steamer letter to Mr; l . Groff and the evening was rounded out with inusii and games. In her six years' stay in China Mrs. Groff will often pleasantly recall this last enjoyable evening with her class. Those present were, as special | guests. Mr. Grort, Miss Elisabeth OrofT. Mrs. Ralph Irving- Deihl and the Rev. \ W. O. Yates. i The class members include Mrs. Ed win A. Nieodemus, Mrs. Harriet Arm strong. Miss Tillie Kiester. Miss Annie Huber. Miss Katharine Huber, Mrs. Rose Burlew. the Misses Cora Cull merry. Ruth Brassclman, Maude Mote. May Palmer, Annie Shoemaker. Emma Sehaff. Mrs. J. Harry Steele, Mrs. Daisy Strassner. Mrs. Charles Rapp, the Misses Esther Heagy and Bertha Brightbill. Mrs. Minnie Shoemaker. Mrs. Bertha Barton. Mrs. Bertha Good heart. Mrs. Percy Walker. Miss Annie Stouch, Mrs. Eva Langletz. Miss Mar garet Herman, Miss Hoover, Miss Claire Boob, the Misses Gertrude, Mary and Elizabeth Huber. Mrs. JuMa Pennypacker. Mrs. Amos Cleckner. Miss Margaret Urban. Mrs. Herman Sourbier. the Misses Sara and Nettie White. Mrs. Ray Stover. Airs. W. E. Farner. Mrs. Catherine Cunkle, Mrs. C. "V\". Davidson, Mrs. Mary Lyme, Mrs. W. O. Yates, Mrs. Harry Rouse, Miss Lina Blumenstein, Mrs. D. C. Wertz. Mrs. Niles Houck, Mrs. Blair Clemm. Mrs. H. C. Kendall. Mrs. Lavinia Shupp, Mrs. Charles Bierbower, Miss Cora Shafield. Miss Alice Cummfngs. Mrs. Bratton. Miss Mame Smith. Mrs. McAllister, Mrs. Alberta Bolton. Miss Elizabeth Woolley and Miss Clara Miller. CiIVE A KITCHEN SHOWER TO MISS ZKUA U. SLOOP Miss Zella B. Sloop, whose engage ment to Howard P.* Barteh was re cently announced, was guest of honor at a kitchen shower arranged by Mrs. S. H. May. of 1909 North Sixth street. In attendance were Mrs. Reed Alr« Faster. Mrs. Yost. Mrs. Warren. Mrs. K. Sloop. Mrs. M. Neeter, of Philadel phia; Mrs. Grubb, Mrs. Keller, Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Howenstine. Mrs. Duey and son. Glenwood; Mrs. Fink. Mrs. Bless. Mrs. D. Skane. Mrs. Michael Mrs. Harling. Mrs. Fehl, Mrs. Keiser Miss Helen Sloop. Miss Julia Keiser, Miss Gertrude Gilbert. Miss Helen Set lers. Miss R. Rosenberger, Miss Bea trix Barser. Miss Fannie Sellers. Miss Rachel May, Miss Rachel Skane. How ard Barteh and Mr. and Mrs S H May. MRS. NOEL. OF WASHINGTON". IS HONOR GUEST AT CARDS Mrs. T. G. Adams and Mrs. H. H. Sterick were joint hostesses at a card « party in honor of Mrs. Jessie Noel of Hoquain, Washington. Supper was served to the following guests after games of five hundred: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Douglass, Mr. and Mrs. James Fetterman, Mr. and Mrs Paul Schellhass, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hawbaker. Mrs. Jessie Xoel. W \V Sterick and T. G. Adams. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Leon Hawbaker and W. W. Sterick. FORMER RESIDENT HERE Mrs. Samuel C. Miller, a former Harrisburger. residing with her daugh ter, Mrs. Frank Kingsley, at Evanston, Jll., arrived in the city last evening for a visit with her sister. Miss Mary Kil iough, at 603 North Second street. EFFORTS TO HAVE AUSTRIA CONCLUDE SEPARATE PEACE i Special to The Telegraph Geneva, via Paris, March 29, 5.03 A. M.—Count Stephen Tisza, the pre mier of Hungary, has returned to Budapest from Vienna where he con lerred with cabinet ministers regard ing the future course of the dual mon archy. According to dispatches re ceived by Swiss newspapers the lead ers of different political parties are trying to induce Count Tisza to make an effort to persuade Emperor Fran-' cis Joseph that Austria should con elude a separate peace. Tlife premier. l however, is said to have refused to make such an attempt. r ——I K 4: M "&bt JFmult S»hop" 208 N. 3d St. Easter Neckwear is abloom with loveliness, and whether you need a vestee for the new gown, or a Collar, Fichu or Guimpe to freshen the old one, you will find what you are looking for at this shop— Easter Laces, Easter Dress Trimmings, Hosiery, Hand kerchiefs and many novelties are among the late arrivals. roeHEAL T//*»oSTO£/VCr// DEPTONOI | MADE IN A HEALTH RESORT. AT DRUG STORES:SI.ooPw BOTTLE THE PEPTONOL CO ATLANTIC CITY N.a MONDAY EVENING, MRS. EARL MACKENSON MRS. EARL MACKENSON The l-'roehlich Studio. MUENMMS WEDDING IT HOME Prominent Members of Younger Set Marry in Presence of Large Gathering One of the prettiest of home wed dings was solemnized this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Rich ard Adams, 217 Forster street, when her younger daughter. Miss Charlotte Adams, was united in marriage with Earl Mackenson by the Rev. Dr. John D. Fox, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. The ceremony was performed in the drawing room beneath a Colonial canopy of smilax and ferns, relieved with t>ink blossoms. The walls were draped with Alabama smilax and lace ferns and ferns and orchids-sweet peas banked the mantels. The stairway was twined with smilax and a tall vase of American Beauties gave a touch of color at the landing. In the dining room there were masses of pink snap dragon and white lilacs, with smilax everywhere, a low basket of the pink flowers gracing the center of the bride's table. A screen of ferns and palms hid the I.oeser orchestra, which played throughout the festivities. Utt le- was the floral artist. The dainty little bride, who was un attended. wore an exquisite costume of creamy silk lace over pink accor dion-pleated chiffon; her transparent picture hat crowned with roses had touches of black velvet, with velvet streamers caught with a rose. Her corsage bouquet was a Tokio model of Japanese rosebuds. Miss Marjorie Adams, the bride's sister, played the bridal chorus from "Lohengrin" as a processional and little airs softly dur ing the service. After congratulations and a wedding supper >lr. and Mrs. Mackenson will start for their wedding journey to Florida, stopping at Palm Beach and other prominent southern resorts. They will reside at 217 Forster street for a time, going to housekeeping in the summer, when their handsome wedding gifts will add to the furnish ings of the home. Both young people are graduates of the Central high school, class of 1911, ] Mrs. Mackenson being a popular mem- ; ber of the Sigma Eta Phi sorority. She later attended Miss Bennet's finishing I school at Milbrook, N. Y. Mr. Mack- j enson, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence j T. Mackenson. of 1213 North Second j street, is connected with the offices of j the Pennsylvania Railroad in this city, j Among the out-of-town guests present j were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Willgoos. of Philadelphia; William Adams, of Beth- , lehem; Mrs. Richard Adams, of Springfield. Ohio: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moyer, of Philadelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. William Linsenmaeyer, of Balti more. MRS. FEEMAX SURPRISED WITH A BIRTHDAY DINNER Mrs. John A. Feeman, of 1313 State street, was given a surprise dinner party in celebration of her birthday. The table appointments were of green and white with a centerpiece of dtUfo dils. In attendance were the Rev. Dr. Clayton Albert Smucker, Mrs. Smuek er, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Affleck. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Barker, Mrs. Man } ley T. Chubbuck, Finley I. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Feeman. i Dr. and Mrs. Louis C. Goldman, of 710 North Sixth street, announce the birth of a daughter, Mildred Goldman, Thursday, March 25, 1915. Mrs. Gold man was formerly Miss Hattie Bcrko wits, of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Holmes, of 'Canton, Ohio, formerly of Paxtang. an nounce the birth of a son, Robert Lewis Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. B. 1L Millard, of 321 Burchfield street, announce the birth of a son, Walter Smith Millard, Wed nesday, March 24, 1915. [ Other Personals on Pngv 5] MILLINERY PAW FDD WALKING CLUB Latest Easter Styles Showft; Club Will Hold Food Sale Satur day Afternoon Members of the Harrisburg Walk ing Club took one of their usual tramps to-day, starting from Market Square and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine on the way to Cameron Extension. Stopping at the residence of Mrs. Charles J. Wood, Jr., 1517 Al lison street, the club was entertained at tea by Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Arthur Ross. Just for a diversion, the hostess set their guests to work at Spring millin ery. promising a beautiful bunch of violets for the best looking Kaster hat evolved from stock supplied. There was great rivalry among the amateur milliners and some most attractive chapeaux entered in competition. On Saturday all day, at 103 North , Second street, formerly occupied by the Blake Shop, the Walking Club will hold a food sale for charity. On sale will be pies, cakes, candies, salads, j desserts, break, rolls, meat loaves, etc., j made by some of the famous house wives of the city. MULL-KHALI, WEDDING Miss Emma Krall. of 1914 Dcrry street, and Guy Mull, of Chambers burg, were married Saturday evening at the parsonage of the Redeemer Lu theran Church by the pastor, the Rev. E. Victor Roland. Mr. Mull is em ployed by the Ensminger Lumber Company, and Miss Krall is a sister of W. B. Krall, of the East End bak ery. Mr. and Mrs. Mull will begin housekeeping at 402 South Nineteenth street. POSTPONED MEETING The April meeting of the Camp Hill I iCivic Club scheduled for Thursday,. April 1. has been postponed one week I [to April 8, owing to Holy Week serv- j I ices. What we say it Is, it Is l Confirmation Presents . Those who intend to give Confirmation presents will find 'selection of an appropri ate gift easy at Diener's. Lockets, Rosaries, Rings, ; Bracelets, LaVallieres, Scarf t Pin£, Watches and numerous other articles suitable for girls and boys are here in j many exquisite designs at , very reasonable prices. The quality is excellent. Rosaries from $2 Bracelets from $1 Solid Gold LaVallieres, Dia- , mond set, from $3 : Scarf Pins, gold, from ... $1 Watches from $4 The Confirmation gift from i Diener's will be worn through life with pride and pleasure. Diener Jeweler I 408 Market Street HARRISfiURG TELEGRAPH Birthday Surprise Party For Miss Edith Machamer Mr. and Mrs. Frank Machamer, of 612 Dauphin street, arranged a birth day BurprißO for their daughter, Mlaa Edith Machamer. Uainoa und refresh ments helped the hours puss merrily away. Prizes In contests were award-I ed to Harry Reynolds, Mrs. J. W. Boyd and Miss Eula KUnepeter. Ferns and pussy willows formed the decorations. Many pretty Ifts wore presented to Miss Machamer. In attendance were Mrs. Martha Huraht and son Ray, Marry Rer.no!d, Harvey Holan, Caryd Herman, of Rressler; Miss Verna Stone, of Enola; Ralph Crowl, Mervln Crowl, of Ee nioyne; Edward Hoy, Frank Macha ! mer, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Kline- I peter, and son John, Mrs. A. Harrow, Mrs. K. S. Ross, Mrs. J. W. Boyd, Miss Florence Horning. Miiry Machamer, Sarah Parker, Edith Machamer. Mur .garet Wagnet, Eula KUnepeter, Alice Warner. Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Macha mer, Mrs. Frank Machamer, Jr. Mrs. Joseph A. Eckenrode und chil dren, Luoretia, Mary Theresa and Jo seph A. Eckenrode, Jr.. of Brooklyn, are visiting her mother. Mrs. Sybillu S. Meyer, at 1833 Whitehall street. Mrs. William C. Zelders. of 40 North Thirteenth street, is visiting her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Cossell, ut Mount Joy. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sinister, of Pax tans:, arc removing to a farm ut Tel {ord. Montgomery county. •Miss Elsie Eindsey is home after a week's stay with friends at Carlisle. Fred Nelson spent the week-end at his former home at Willinmsport. Miss Elsie Eebkleht r, of 435 South Seventeenth street, has returned from a month's \ isit with Mrs. Harry 1.. Holmes at Canton, Ohio. Miss Mary A. Lemcr, art instructor nt the Ely school, Greenwich, Conn., Is spending the Spring vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. l.e mer, 213 South Front street. Albert M. Ifamer, Jr., clerk in the Public Service Commission, spent the week-end with ex-Senator William Hertzler and his brother at Port Royal, Juniata county. Miss Mary Craig. 24 North Nine teenth street, is visiting relatives in Philadelphia. Miss Sara Kessler, of Millheim, Pa., sper t S""dav with Miss Fannie Cohen, of 9X5 North Sixth street. Mrs. Edward M. Schell, of 1312 Derry street, is improving after a ser ious illness. Harry Cohen, a student of State Col lege, is spending a week with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Cohen, of 915 North Sixth street. Mrs. J. Odin HotYman. of 140 Sylvan Terrace, has returned from a trip to New York City. Louis A. Harrison, of State College, spent a week with Harry Cohen, of 915 North Sixth street. Thomas G. Beaver, of l.ewistown, was in Harrisburg Saturday. Roger Clapp, of L«wistown. returned home Saturday ;.ftcr a three days' so journ in Ilarrisburg. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brisbin, of Lewistown, are the guests of Harris burg friends. A Complete Home Furnishing Store The ability of this store to provide everything needed for the home makes selection more of a pleasure than a task. We are able to furnish everything to convert an empty house into a comfortable home. Now, at "moving time," when many things are needed for the home, it is especially helpful to be able to come here and, from the large variety, quickly make a satisfactory selection. THE NEW CARPETS If \m J ust now, with moving time near, the floor cover- jJjßa ing question is uppermost. We have many new and I beautiful designs this season from standard makers, and J j / whose harmonious colorings you will not grow tired of. |r Note These Excellent Values est it BRUSSEL RUG, size 10 l / 2 xS% ' sir».(H) > AXMINSTER RUG, size 9x12 SIB.OO \b-■ j' VELVET RUG, size 9x12 $23.00 THF RIIRMA RUG size Qx 12 $17.50 Baby will be comfortable and en- DITDMC DCDCCr-T n iimrc KM A KUU, Size yxiC *1 these beautiful days if his out dUKNS rLKrttl RANGES BRUSSEL RUG, size 9x12 $19.50 ing is given him In a BURNS Car ' WILTON RUG, size 9x12 , *«.00 fei^trrS STRAW MATTING-good ,»li«y. per yard ** jS««n ».»« J. .1. j Priced rr„m jpoi.oo to $40,00 BRUSSEL CARPET—room and hall patterns, per yard ... SO? gSKU; 111 iilMo u J2O s BRUSSEL CARPET—wooI face, per yard $1.1.> f 8 SPECIAL VELVET CARPET—good quality, per yard sl.'*."s , You can Open an account VELVET CARPET—extra quality, per yard $1.50 . WILTON CARPET—beautiful patterns, per yard $1.05 , f ° r a . ny amoul J t a S«J gle piece or a house full T t \ CARPETS SKWHU, I.AID AM) I,IM:iJ WIT HO IT UXTIIA CHARGE. => , r il ——-————— of furnishings. You can \. arrange to pay for them ¥\ \ \ i£Sa&i House-Cleaning Days in thirty days, or if more \\ \ are made easier with a Vacuum convenient, stretch the (H Cleaner. It is the sanitary way W P art out » «•* J '\\ \ \ A of cleaning. There is no dust monthly or weekly pay- Mi \ ® tron. your floor coverings; and it \ is a much easier wav to clean than ? , , 1 . Another one of those extra value- i . ..." , be SL real helD tO VOU. giving specials, and something i \ USlllg a bl"OOHl. \\ C CUl'l'y several every home needs during house- \W ,1 ,*ffi»Vcn t ni'ilrp* cleaning. A IjADDKK STOOI,. 24 ]ESi»gl ClllTtrClll llltlKCS. jC^Mf inches high, nicely iinished. Can V&-J& t-i ' i c tli -no a U*w> ":i I be used both as a stool and step 1 need 11*0111 tO J /M/J '////f// ladder, folds up and is easily _ ! /fa /Mf// ' A $1.25 value. ACl* ■—.j JW jj Special. ... ,v9C | I MOTH-PROOF CEDAR CHESTS A shipment just in enables us to show you the larg- \ L es t variety of Cedar Chests that has ever been shown in Roomy D r esse r MISSION ROCKER this city. They are well made to last a lifetime, shaped bevel mirror, gen p"ie«8 OU^r rias tr r a emovlwr c brown M imi l t°a n ancl tlle >' will save thcir cost in preserving your clothes, nine mahogany veneered, ; sci h r B :.:': mo . pneed Fr om sio.oo to $30.00 a. ,$15.50 Burns & Company 28-30 and 32 S. Second Street Announce Engagement . of Miss Ruth Lappley Mr. and Mrs. John Eappley, of 1800 North Fourth street, announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Ruth Eappley to Dr. William J. Schelf ley, of 1624 North Third street, the marriage to be a summer event. The bride-elect Is a graduate of the Central High school, class of 1913, and will graduate from the Freobel Kin-; dergarten Training school in June. She; Is a teacher of the Bethany Mission i Kindergarten in Herr street. Dr. Scheitley has been appointed i professor of dentistry in the Severence Medical College aim Hospital. Seoul. Korea, und will take up his now work in the coming Fall. He is a graduate iof the Boys' Central High school of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Dental College and Temple University. Ho Is | a member of the Psl Omega Dentul i Fraternity and the local and State dental societies, and is the graduating president of his class at the Phila delphia Dental College until the time of the live-year class reunion. Ho has served on the advisory boards of sev eral union church movements In Phi 1-; adelphia and this with his experience l Jin rescue mission work. Christian En-j I deavor work and Sunday school work ; ! in the same city gave him valuable ex-1 ! perlence for his new work. | The young couple will sail from San Francisco about August 1, reaching I Seoul about September 1. Dr. Scheif ! lev will devote his time to the study of j dental radiography, several educa- I tional systems and uttending a nuin-j | her of conferences and conventions be-1 j fore leaving. The Spitlers Celebrate Return of Their Son Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Spitler, of| 'llutlierford Heights, held a family re-j {union at their home in honor of their] son. William D. Spitler, of V.'illiams-1 j port, who has been away from home j j fov a number of years. Festivity and j music prevailed throughout the day; und everything was done to make the reunion a memorable one. Many j ! old friends were there to welcome the! 1 wanderer. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. I Samuel l>. Spitler, Miss Minnie D. i Spitler, Miss Mary R. Spitler, Harry 1 Spitler and Samuel Spitler, Jr., of Rutherford Heights, and Mr. and Mrs. William D. Spitler, Mr. and Mrs. Mor ris R. Albright. Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Pennington and children, Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Koons and daughter Thelnta, of Harrisburg. SIN'G SACKED CANTATA I The choir of the Zion Lutheran i Church under the direction of Profes ! sor E. J. Deeevee, will sing "The Bur ! den of the Cross." by William Reed, at the church services Thursday even ing at 7:30 o'clock. This cantata was j given last season and many requests were received for a repetition this year. DANCE SERIES POSTPONED 1 Miss Eleanor E. Walter postponed I the fourth series of dances until April 14.—Advertisement. MARCH 29, 1915. Witmer, Bair & Witmer Come and Select Your Easter Suit, Coat or Dress—We'll Give It to You For Easter Sunday Wear Extra operators have been taken on in tlie work room to accomplish this. 100 Suits arrived Saturday and this morning. The choice kind—made especially for its — $10.00 to We have made special provisions for the ladies' wearing sizes 40. 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 to 51. Note the odd and regular size for the short and long waisted ladies. Three packages of white dresses and four extra packages of Coats arrived this morning to take care of the college girls desiring to provide these wants before they return to school. Witmer, Bair & Witmer 202 Walnut Street Vl Oilier COTiOIt SCHEME Ten young girls had a luncheon to day at the home of Miss Kathryn Harris, Green street. with Miss Mil tired Borden, of Scranton, as guest of honor. The appointments were of vio let and white, with corsage bouquets of California violets as favors. Cards followed the luncheon. FORNEY-BINIiLEY WEDDING Miss Gertrude BlnUley and Charles S. Forney, both of Lancaster. were quietly married February 27 by the Rev. Adam M. Hollinger, at his resi dence, 1 a4t> Kittatinny street. SPECIAL OFFER Special 11.00 for gold filled frames including lenses for reading, sewing or distant wear. l.atest finger piece gold filled mounting Including lenses $2.50. Kves examined free. No dops used. RUBIN AND RUBiN .t.O Market St., Second Floor. Open Wed. mill Snt. LCvenlngai *■ LKWIXU FOK CANADA Mrs. Thomas Allen Bayard, of Craik, Saskatchewan, Canada, who lias been visiting her parents. Captain and Mrs. John H. Campbell, of 251 Cumberland street, since the holidays, expects to start for her home Easter Monday. Mrs. Bayard has been much entertained by old friends here during her stay. Mrs. William A. Davis and daughter Alberta, of Washington, D. C., have returned home after a three weeks' visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Davis Tamp llill.
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