12 WITMER, BAIR & WITMER Walnut Near Second Five Day Sale of High Grade Suits BEGINNING SATURDAY A / BEFORE EASTER <£9Q r7r For the Best SUIT Jj \ y^'. I?J j n the House \ W Suit for Easter J\| \\ | |\ \WQ bought before Satur- Pre-Easter Specials Stylish Suits—navy, velour, checks, etc., EASTER SILK SUlTS—mostly navy and $17.50, $18.75, $19.75 $25.00, $28.50. black, $22.50, $25.00, $27.50 to $29.75. TOP COATS—navy, black, tan, etc. Spc- WALKING SKIRTS Plaids, stripes, • i IM m »c nn . en \T i A i i checks and solid colors, $3.95, $5.00, $7.50 to cial. $3.50, $5.00 to $7.50. Values double. ' ' ' SILK DRESSES all the wanted colors BLOUSES That are just a little different plain silks, stripes and combinations, .$15.00, from the ordinary displav, $2.25, $3.50, $5.00 $17.50, $25.00 to $59.50. to SIO.OO. WITMER, BAIR & WITMER OFFERS TO GIVE SI,OOO TO CHURCH Member of St. Mary's Congre gation Will Give Dollar For Every Dollar Earned at Bazar * Members of St. Mary's Catholic Church congregation who are arrang ing for the bazar to be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings of riext week will endeavor to make as much more than SI,OOO as possible, for one of the members of the congrega- j tion has offered to give a dollar for every dollar earned provided SI,OOO is - WHAT THE SHOPSHgU ARE SHOWING Big, bigger, biggest—are the words | that must be used to describe the new hats. They were big early in the ' season, they have grown bigger every day, and now there seems to be no limit to the size of these stunning sailors. Astrich's Fourth and Market street, are showing them in all sizes from the pert little black lisere sailors with high crowns and narrow brims, to the smart low-crowned sailors with enormous brims. A clever model is developed in navy blue straw faced with silk to match, and the brim is edged with narrow curled ostrich, while tempting red cherries are arranged against the crown. Another stunning model is in black lisere with white grapes, and is faced in white French crepe. New White Footwear Every day new models are offered by the Walk-Over Boot Shop, 226 Market street, and each seems pret tier than the last. They have shown some stunning models in white foot wear, but now they offer an even more attractive boot of exquisite white kid, in a laced model on the new Georgian bal last. The line of the vamp is brought up to a little point at the side front, and just here a tiny pearl is set in most unique fashion. The Louis XVI heel has the aluminum inset which finishes it at tractively and prevents the heel from wearing down. Smart models in pumps are also being shown. Specialization Specialization is the secret of suc cess, and Mr. Ford is not the only one who has proved the truth of this principle, for the Himes Hardware Store. 10 N. Market Square are sell ing ranges built by the Mt. Penn ' f 1... - ■ - ■ ! 1 4j I Flowers— For My Lady's Corsage I * ! I ;j Butterfly Sweet Peas, The Bachelor Button, j |i Orchids, Golden Anemones, Rare Odelias, it ! j Camellias, Violets, Gardenias and Valley Lilies. |j Uttley s i|| THK HOUSE OF FIiOWKKS 319-321 Walnut St. 10,000 BLOOMING PLANTS FRIDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH APRIL 21, 1916 raised by the bazar workers. Members of the various committees feel confident that when the atYair is concluded Thurs day evening there will be more than $2,000 in the treasury, for they believe it will be quite possible to earn the SI,OOO. The name of the generous person who has made the offer Is with held. MISS CAPP TO WET) Announcements of the engagement of Miss M. Elizabeth Capp, of Hath away Park, to John Petty, of Lebanon, have been received in this city, .\liss Capp is a daughter of the late Judge Capp. who sat on the Dauphin county ! bench. Mr. Petty is one of tlio owners of the J. K. Petty Boiler Works at Lebanon. MADIUGAL Clilß TO APPEAR One of the features of the final con cert of the Wednesday Club next Thursday evening will be the appear ance of the Madrigal Club, under the direction of Henry A. Kelker. The Madrigal Club will sing several choruses. I I Stove Works, who specialize on two | models of ranges, the Penn Esther and | the Penn Cabinet and for years | they have worked on these two models . 1\ until they have attained the maximum of perfection. Every piece of material used in these stoves is of high quality and the construction of them is with-j, i out a flaw, so that they Justly deserve j their widespread popularity. j 1 Charming Easter Baskets Charming, indeed, are the Easter 1 baskets so beautifully arranged and 1 displayed in the show window of the Studebaker Grocery Store, Second street at the crossing of State. Their beautiful colorings are made even J more attractive by the contrast of the snowy white eggs and by the I way eggs of guaranteed freshness, and extra large size are a specialty with Studebaker's and the best part of these baskets is that they combine the most distinctive beauty with the most moderate prices, for some of these lovely baskets sell for i Just 35c and beautiful baskets are ! offered for 50c, 75c and SI.OO. Easter Gifts : Have you thought about your ! Easter giving? There are surely one . or two friends whom you wish to re i member at this season, and one of the . I most convenient places to buy your i , | Easter gifts is the Gorgas Drug Store, j i 16 N. Third street. They offer many ! pleasing suggestions, such as a bottle of perfume, of some dainty flower ex-) tract, a box of chocolates, a piece of ■ white ivory for the dressing table (a picture frame of ivory is always i good) while for the motorist a Ther s mos bottle, for the traveler a kodak. ■ or for any man who smokes, a box of i cigars are helpful suggestions. Warren B. Free and Mrs. Peters Married Warren B. Free, chief clerk at the Lochiel hotel, and Mrs. Agnes Doehne Peters, 1916 Xorth Second street, were married yesterday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock by the Rev. George M. Brod head, pastor of the Sayers Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. Sixty first and Catherine streets, Philadel phia. The ceremony was performed at the home of Charles H. Prestle, brother-in-law of the groom, at 6110 Washington avenue, Philadelphia. Following the ceremony the couple were tendered a reception. They will spend a honeymoon of ten days in New York before returning to Harris burg. The bride was formerly Mrs. Thomas S. Peters. She was a daugh ter of the late George Doehne and in herited a large share of his estate. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Shoemaker of Xorristown, who have been spend- I ins tlie winter at St. Petersburg, Fla., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Paxson of 219 Emerald street. j Mrs. L. H. Wible and son Mollis, 348 [South Thirteenth street, will spend Easter with their Fulton county friends. AXNOI.NCE BIRTH OF DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. William Tomlinson of Chamliersburg announce the birth of a daughter. Anna Jaynette. Mr. Tom linson resided in Harrisburg prior to his removal to Chambersburg. A Cough May Lead to Tuberculosis Distressing and dangerous compli- I cations may follow if you neglect it. : Even when so serious a stage is reach ed, Eekman's Alterative may bring re ! lief. For more thati twenty years it j has been widely used in such cases with i beneficial results. As with any medication employed in this trouble, the best results are obtain ed when the paifent pays strict atten tion to diet, and gets plenty of rest and ] fresh air. Because of its easily assimilable con ' tent of calcium chlorid, this prepara i tion is effective where a tonic up ; builder is indicated. As a corrective of nightsweats it has proved most useful. It may be tried with absolute safety, , since It contains no harmful or habit forming drugs of any sort. At your druggist's. Ei'kninn Laboratory, I'liilndrlphla. Advertisement. / —\ Easter and Music -r, 1 here are two seasons of the year that cannot be fitly celebrated with out musid —Easter and Christmas. Why not make this a happy Easter for you and your children by the purchase of a Piano? You would be safe in purchasing 1 any of the following famous makes Steinway, Mehlin, Strick & Zeidler, Apollo The house of high quality, fair prices and fair treatment. C.A\. Siller, nc. PIANOS— Victgocas -SO N. St. »•»«•.»» UB ® The exclusive Victor house. SOCIAL SCHOOL TEACHERS WILL ENTERTAIN Reception to I)r. Bassett and Dr. Perrin Is Being Planned For Monday, May 1 The final lecture in the course In "Applied Psychology" given by Dr. G. O. Bassett, of the University of Pitts burgh, to two hundred of the city school teachers will be delivered Mon day evening. May 1. His subject will be "Eugenics" and will conclude his course of fifteen addresses given in the auditorium of the Technical high school. Following the lecture there will be a reception to Dr. Bassett and Dr. Per rin, also of the University of Pitts burgh. Dr. Perrin substituted during the illness of Dr. Bassett during Janu ary and February. Greetings will be extended by Chief Supervisor J. J. Brehm and Superintendent D. 10. McGinnes, of Steelton. Five-minute talks will als olie given by Drs. Perrin and Bassett. The meeting will also serve as a "get together" for the teachers of the city. Most of the time will be given over to a social period, followed by re freshments. More interest has been manifested in the course of lectures during this winter than in any other educational event planned for (he teachers in years pant. Both of the lecturers have displayed a deep knowl edge of the subject of psychology and have delivered entertaining as well as instructive lectures to the city teach ers, as well as those from the vicinity who enrolled for the course. Russell A. Hoke returned home to day by automobile from Philadelphia, where he is a student at the University of Pennsylvania. With Mr. Hoke is a classmate, Edward Means, of Phila delphia, who will spend the Easter vacation with him at his home, ISO 9 North Second street. Miss Eleanor Leonard, of Columbia University, New York, is the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leon ard. 1729 North Sixth street. Miss Mary B. Robinson, is spending a few days in Philadelphia. She will return to this city with her niece, Miss Susanna M. Fleming, to spend the Eas ter holidays in this city. Daniel Kunkel, a student at Frank lin and Marshall Academy, is spend ing Easter with his parents, Judge and Mrs. George Kunkel, at 601 North Front strot. Minster Kunkel of Johns Hopkins University and George Kun kel, Jr., of Harvard University, are likewise home for the holidays. ENTERTAINS S. S. C. CLUB Mrs. William Brubaker, of Summer dale, entertained the members of the S. S. C. at her home this week. Mrs. Henry Hoffman, of tills city, was the guest of the club. Table decorations were in keeping with the Easter sea son. Those present were Mrs. J. Beck, Mrs. Clara Taubert, Mrs. H. Erb, Mrs. Perry and Miss Helen Taubert, of this city; Mrs. Edward A. Miller and daughter. Mary Elizabeth, Mrs. Arthur B McCarter. Miss Joanna McCarter and Mrs. James Coogan. MRS. HORTING AS HOSTESS Mrs. M. L. Jlorting, 506 Reily street, was hostess yesterday afternoon for the members of the Mystic Embroidery Club. Following a social hour refresh ments were served to Mrs. George W. Hamer, Mrs. David Fisher, Mrs. Wil mer Crow, Mrs. T. Miles Logan, Mrs. Sidney Geary. Mrs. W. W. Stewart and Mrs. Walter Dolfman. MISS TATNAL ENTERTAINS Miss Edith Tatnal, 238 Emerald street, entertained at a dance last evening at her home. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Karl Richards. Miss Grace Rhoads. Miss Margaret Miller, Miss Martha Whited. Miss Mabel Krall, Miss Mary Roth, John Hall, Frank Roth. Ralph Krall, Charles Kramer, Raymond Krall and Joseph Mont gomery. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT The engagement was announced to day of Miss Mary Williamson. 1629 North Second street, to John W. Ka goun, of Steelton. Miss Williamson has a wide circle of friends who were offering felicitations to-day to the popular young bride-to-be. Mr. Ma goun is a graduate of Cornell University and has for a number of years been connected with the plant of the Beth lehem Steel Company at Steelton, in the testing department. Miss Ruth Payne Is spending the Easter season with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Payne, 1901 North Front street. Miss Virginia Hargest King, of 1605 North Second street, returned home lnjst night after a six weeks' visit to Annapolis and Winchester. Va. John V. W. Reynders, Jr., of Steel ton, arrived home from Princeton. N. J., yesterday afternoon to spend Eas ter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. W. Reynders. Miss Alma Ernest, 1609 Green street, is spending the Easter vacation at her home In Mifflintown. Miss Annie Sloat, Miss Laura Sloat and Miss Helen Sloat, 1415 N. Sixth street, will leave to-day for a few days' stay in Atlantic City. 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Handsome Suits v x Smart Suits Of English novelty checks, lined f French serge, all lined with throughout with heavy peau dc R°° quality peau de cygne, cvgne; collar, cuffs, belt and be,ted model - in,aid P on S ec col ' sleeves neatly finished with silk I /\Mr\ pip ° (l witH S ros g rain si,k and braid and ornamented with pearl I (*%%/ ) ] finished with imitation button buttons. Full flare d»Q Qft \ J Ilolcs " Ncat, - V trimined with pearl skirt. Regularly sls, W/j buttons. Skirts arc strictly dljl \\Jks tailored. Value <I?Q QQ ——. — '/rr W\ \\ sl6 -°° -mart Crepe de Chine / 1 -Ji \\\ Petticoats CIL| Washab'e Silk \\ hite, flesh and maise, beau- 1 1 CftlMSolcS tifully lace trimmed. Values M White and flesh color, very $4.00 and $?.00. OQ Ao daintily finished with "J 7 Specially priced .. V jy fine lace. Specially priced \ ery dainty combination suits, drawers and envelope chemises, fine quality nainsook, '"'Q* handsomely trimmed with lace and embroidery. All sizes. Value $1.50. Very low price, ® vC Surprise Party For Two at Crescent Street Home I Mrs. Simon Boob. -i 4 2 Crescent i street, and Miss Vena Gebhard, Rlver i side, delightfully entertained at a joint isurprise party in honor of Mr. Boob , and Fred Johnson, at the home of i Mr. and Mrs. Boob, i The rooms were tastefully decorated ! in a color scheme of pink and white. | Games were played, and prizes sug !Keating the Easter season were award ed. ; At a late hour refreshments were ] served to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Simon 11. Boob, Mr. and Mrs. | Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoop | or of Carlisle, Miss Beam of Hiimmels ; town. Miss Clara Books, Miss Crozier, i Miss Vena Gebhard. Samuel i-leckert, Si Heekart, John Hoak. Rodney Mil ler, Hershey Miller, Fred Patterson, John Boob and Fred Johnson. Miss Katharine Beck Klinedinst, of 1849 Market street, is spending the Easter vacation with Miss Marian Wil son at Cynwyd, Pa. Miss Dorothy Whittaker of 1701 Second street left Thursday for Penn Hall, Chambersburg, Pa., to spend the i Easter vacation with her sister. Miss Marian B. Whittaker. Mrs. Joseph F. Miller and daughter, ; Miss Margaret Miller of 1207 North j Second street, are spending the week in New York. j Miss Alice Minsker of Dauphin re | turned home after a visit to Miss Mary ! Gannon at Clarks Ferry. Miss Harriette Macdonald of 2045 Penn street, will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Callahan of Washing ton, D. C., over the Easter holidays. Mrs. Bertram Moore, of Washing ton, D. C., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Moore in Steelton. Mrs. Benjamin Earp, 1323 Derry I street, is home from Sunbury. Mrs. Peter Bartch, 2148 North ; Fourth street, is visiting in Philadel ! phia. i Miss Katherine Huber and Miss Ger- Itrude Huber, 224 Hummel street, and j Miss Dora Sourbeer, 431 South Seven teenth street, are spending the Easter i vacation in Washington, D. C., and Mt. Vernon. Miss Elizabeth Clark, of New York, a student at Penn Hall, Chambers burg, is the guest of Miss Marion I Brotz, 1920 North Second street, j Mrs. Harry Rote, 1520 Wallace street, spent yesterday in Lancaster. Mrs. William Long and her daugh ter, Miss Dorothy Long, have returned to their home, 117 Reily street, after spending two weeks at Edgewater Park. N. J. Mrs. Annie M. Robins, 2016 Green street, is in Coatesville, called there to attend the funerals of her sister, Mrs. Oliver Jackson, and' nephew, John Gates. William Shellenbergcr, 208 North Fifteenth street, has accepted a posi tion with the D. Bacon company. Miss Mary Boas, of tjie Osslnlng school, New York, will join her par ents, enroute to Washington, D. C., to attend the reception of Mr. and Mrs. '•'liaries Boas, who was recently mar ried. Mrs. Charles Ross, 1618 Boas street, and Miss Nell Hepford. 125 Pine street, are home from New York. John Maguire, of Mt. St. Mary's College is spending the Easter vaca tion with his mother, Mrs. John Ma guire, 251 North street. Mrs. 11. C. Baldwin has gone to West Chester, enroute to her home in 1 Los Apgeles, after visiting her rela tives. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Owens, ! 544 Woodbine street. Mrs. Charles Knoll, 1271 Derry • street, was a recent guest of relatives ' in Lancaster. Clarence S. Moore, has returned home, after spending several days with his uncle, Captain S. T. Moore and family in New Cumberland. William MeCall. of Lancaster, Hugh McCall, of Columbia, and Charles Me- Call. of Scranton, have returned home after spending several days with their sister, Miss Mary McCall, 305 Crescent , street. Mrs. J. W. Hay, 1407 North Third | street has gone to Washington, D. C., where she will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Froehllch. Miss Mary Cohn, of Lancaster, is spending several days with her sister, Miss Dora Cohn. 1006 North Sixth i street. Mrs. Charles Froehllch, 111 Market street, and Mrs. Knisely, 1113 Market street, are home from Pittsburgh. John Swan, a student at Williamson Trade school. Philadelphia, who was the guest of Joseph Shisler. 314 Kel 'ir street, has gone to his home In Williamsport. .>,iss b ranees Lawson. of the Execu tive department of the Capitol, is spending her vacation in Philadel phia. New Things—at the Walk-Over Shop The Georgian Bas' '1 "7 I A beautiful !;«: White Kid j : 3 \ Boot for ! Easter || | I 1 A new Walk-Over, originally unique in design; one of the cleverest new tilings of the season. An 8-inch height white washable kid with a jewel inset along slope of the vamp. "See Our Windows" 'I •' f) Walk-Over $ i b « JS I JWg 226 MARKET STREET *» •>» 0 aqmiMuiwH | Greenhouse (,n Connect,on Willi Our Store) (P ' HI Is , fl L le I 'J with beautiful moderate- IWW I priced kaater Plants, in hand-painted, |j tM sniln ,: '!i pi,- decorated Pots and Exquisite Pottery. j 111 | CORSAGE BOUQUETS ![ j t^e aStCr |
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