8 PERSONAL AND DAUGHTERS 1812 PLAN XMAS BOXES Annual Meeting and Election This Afternoon at the Civic Clubhouse One branch of the philanthropic work done by Keystone Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 is the send ing of Christmas boxes to "Real Daughters" who are not so well pro vided for in their old age. This aft ernoon at the annual meeting of the chapter held in the Civic Clubhouse with Mrs. Mabel Cronise Jones as hostess, contributions of money, warm underwear, clothing for a woman and boy and any other real Christmas gifts were asked for, to be given to Mrs. John F. Whittaker, Mrs. Jones or Mrs. Mersereau for these holiday boxes which must be sent at once. The chapter and their guests had the pleasure of listening to a most In teresting address by the Rev. Fuller Bergstresser, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Mlddletown on "The Quest of Happiness" and there were two songs charmingly sung by Mrs. Joseph A. Hayes, accompanied by Miss Corbett. The regent, Mrs. James Barr Mer sereau presided, and also gave a re port of the recent State board meeting In Philadelphia. Brief reports from other officers were made and it was decided to hold future meetings of the chapter in the Civic Club Instead of at the homes of members, as in the past. Preceding current events and the social hour, Mrs. Jones, chairman of the nominating committee presented the following names for election for the coming year: Regent, Mrs. James B. Mersereau; first vice-regent, Mrs. Charles J. Wood. Jr.; second vice-re gent, Mrs. Sarah J. Kistier of Car lisle, a "Real Daughter"; recording secretary. Miss • Grace McClintock: assistant. Miss l|ay Fox; correspond ing secretary. Miss Matilda W. Hiester: treasurer, Sirs. James E. Dickinson; registrar, Mrs. John F. Whittaker; historian, Mrs. Douglas E. Dismukes. Miss Carrie Gerberich. of Dauphin, will return next week from Mrs. Hart's school in Philadelphia to spend Christ mas vacation at her home. Vernon Widder, a student at Har vard University, will arrive next week to spend Christmas at his home, 1514 Derry street. Richard Bucher, of Lancaster, has re turned home after a visit with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bucher, of 1414 Derry street. Mrs. Harriet Hauck. of 160S Berry hill street, will be the guest of her son, Clarence Hauck, (luring the Christ mas holidays. fi VEST PROM CO I.I'M HI A Mrs. Harry C. Stover, of South Thir teenth street, has returned home af ter visiting in Philadelphia. Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Stover's mother, of Columbia, re turned with her for a several weeks' visit. The black and -white color scheme planned for tnis year's Charity Ball is another evidence of the popularity of black and white, and the Walk- Over Boot Shop, 228 Market street offers some charming designs in new combinations of black and white which are most attractive. One stun ning model uses a white vamp and foxing with black uppers, sole and heel, in a strikingly smart design which sells for SIO.OO, while a very popular boot is of fine black kid with white uppers, which sells for just SB.OO. The all-white boot is ultra smart for winter wear, and an ex cellent model is shown by this shop at SIO.OO. All of these boots are made with welt sole, suitable for street wear, though of course, French heels are used, as they are decidedly dress models. CHRISTMAS FINCH If you like to keep open house on holidays, and serve a Christmas punch to your friends, you will be charmed with the set of punch bowl, and cups shown at the H. C. Claster Jewelry Shop, 302 Market street. It is of cut glass, with a beautifully etched grape design, which makes it especially appropriate for grape juice, or any other fruit punch, and the novel and very graceful shape of the individual cups makes this set dis tinctively lovely, although it Is most reasonably priced. It would make a delightful gift, and is but one of many original gift suggestions in cut glass which I have seen at this shop, and prices begin at SI.OO. A FOREIGN IDEA IN STATIONERV Good stationery can express so much in its design and coloring that it seems especially appropriate for Christmas giving and I have seen the most attractive of gift boxes at the Cotterel Book Store, 9 N*. Market Square. There I saw the new sta tionery with envelopes lined in con trasting color, which is a very charm. •Ing foreign idea, which recently has been widely adopted by smart wo men of our country, and it is shown at its best in the Cotterel assortment. The pastelle shades, with white, brown with buff, and the novel black and white striped linings with white envelopes are most attractive for gifts while correspondence cards edged in new shades are also shown in holiday assortment at popular prices. NEW COLORS ON THE XMAS TABLE We are apt to get tired of the eternal red and green of Christmas decorations, and a new color scheme, suggested by the Studebaker Grocery Store, (now owned by Mr. George Barnes) Second street at the crossing of State would not only be original but most attractive as well. A Belle fonte basket in gray and mauve tones heaped with apples, oranges and x purplo grapes, could be most effecttve -1: with the tall lavender candles also shown at this shop and when the lighted plum pudding Is brought in. with Its glowing purple . flame, it rives the finishing touch fto a most attractive dinner table. This store is offering too the new cylinder shap ed plum puddings in two pound cans as well as the very delicious Fern dell puddings. A SIMPLE GIFT TO MAKE One of the cleverest and simplest gifts to make for Christmas is to use the envelope and telescope baskets shown at the Woman's Exchange, Third street at Herr with a bit of •Ilk or ribbon to make a charming sewing bag which can be neatly fold ed to carry on the street as an In- THURSDAY EVENING, Many Friends Will Send Him Birthday Greetings jfE&ZitfSk -ijjsg: CHRISTIAN G. NISSLEY There is a little verse that our grandfathers used to repeat as a warning to their children against violating the "Golden Rule," running something In this style: "He digged a pit and digged it deep and digged it for another: and one fine day lie did fall in the pit he digged for t'other." To-morrow will be the 51st birth day anniversary of Christian G. Nissley one of the best-known printers of the city and it will be the pleasure of a host of his friends to send him con gratulatory cards and good wishes in celebration of the day. "Christ" has played many a joke on his acquaint ances as editor of the "West End lie porter" and now his turn has come. There will be a family dinner in the evening at his home, 222 Hamilton street, and among the guests will be his aged father, the Rev. Joseph Nissley of Swatara township, who at the age of 87 is strong and active and interested in all the vital questions of the day. Miss Jane Hickman, of Germnntown, is visiting Mis.. Frederick L Morgen thaler at 213 Hamilton street. Mrs. Parah J. Kistier and Miss Kist ier, of Carlisle, sppnt the day in town. Mrs. Frederick Shea and sons, of Aid more. are guests of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clement Johnson. 913 North Second street. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Seely are home from their wedding journey and occupying apartments in The Colonial, 120 Market street. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Carter, of Jer sey City, are cvuests of their relatives, Mr. anil Mrs. Frank K. Carter, of Penn street, for a few days. XMAS PRKSFNTS AXI XMAS CARDS ) At Black's Art Store. 11T Market | street. The largest and finest assort ' ment of pictures and frames in the city. The latest in Nntas cards. We will frame all pictures brought to us ' up to Xmas day.—Advertisement. conspicuous basket, and when un covered reveals a pretty and roomy work bag of dainty pastelle colors, or the new Roman striped ribbons can be used to make these and the Ex change shows some beautiful ribbons of this kind very reasonably priced. These envelope baskets can be used either with or without the ribbon and are priced from 10c up, so that a very attractive gift can be made at a very small cost. SANTA CLATJS AND SWEATERS When Santa Claus begins to pack his Christmas bag. he will want to till it at Doutrichs, 304 Market street, with sweaters, for there sweaters for Christmas gifts are shown in abund ant variety. Santa will especially like the cunning little knitted sets for in fants which consist of sweater, leg- Kings. cap and mittens to match, and may be had in the loveliest shades of rose. blue, brown, gray and red, while the suits in all-white are especially charming. Children of all ages, as well as grown-ups can be beautifully suited in sweaters at this store, and every purchase is packed in a gift box for Christmas. A - <HAXCE REMARK "Troup's are certainly selling a bunch of Victrolas," was the remark I heard in passing a group of men yesterday, and after seeing the J. H. Troup Music House, 15 S. Market Square, thronged with eager shoppers, when I caught the busy Christmas like spirit of this store, and noted the enormous assortment of Victrolas, which they carry in stock many in finishes not usually shown except in the catalogue and when I realized the extent of their service to custom ers which makes it possible to select not only any design in Victor ma chines, but also Edison and Columbia, I could easily see why this store is a favorite for Christmas buying. Then too their special arrangement for con venient payments, is a great help to the shopper who can afford to spend only a small sum at this expensive time of year. A GIFT FOR MOTHER "Mother" would like one of the warm, comfortable bathrobes offered In special holiday assortment at Astrich's, Fourth and Market streets, for they are Just the thin? to slip on when one Jumps out of bed these frosty mornings, or to serve as a com fortable negligee for the afternoon nap. These new bathrobes are shown in various colorings,-attractively bound with silk to match, and prettily trim med with silk frogs and cord. They are offered at prices which will tempt the Christmas shopper, for they sell for Just $2.98, $3.98 and $4.98, and they make a very handsome gift as well as being a real bargain at this price. ORIENTAL PERFUMES The charm of Japan in wistaria blossom time, the subtle fragrance of the Orient, and the pungent sweet ness of sandalwood are blended In the most delightful of perfumes, which are offered at the Golden Seal Drug Store, 118. Market Square and many of these bear the name of that master importer of things oriental Vantine. There are lovely boxes de signed in Japanese effect, which con tain perfume, toilet water and sachet of the same scent while other at tractive gift boxes hold Just a vial of perfume or a bottle of toilet wator. The little week-end boxes with tiny bottles of all the needed toilet creams and powders are clever little Christ mas remembrances and are most in expensive. SNOWSTORM TO CHILL AUDIENCE Yale "Dramat" Will Present Scenes of Crimean War in Thrilling Play When the Yale Dramatic Associa tion, which will play at the Orplieum Theater on Friday evening, Decem ber 20, stars out on its tour during the Christmas holidays to present a revival of Tom Robertson's military comedy, "Ours," it will be as fully equipped as any professional organ lation. The players will leave New Haven in their private car on December 27, carrying with them scenery, "props," property man, stage carpenter, elec trician, etc. They will open at the Ly ceum Theater in Orange, N. J., on that night. The tour then extends to Wilkes-Barre, Harrlsburg and Pitts burgh for the next three days and on New Year's Day the company will ap pear at the new theater at Plaintield, N. J. Oil January 2 the New York performance will be given at the "Wal dorf-Astoria. Thence the company will cover Albany, Springfield, Mass.: Hartford, and Providence, tinlshing at the latter city on January 8. The story deals with a young Eng lishman deserving to win the blue rib bon for general uselessness, who en lists in a regiment and by degrees is evolved into a first-class fighting man. This was the first play in which stage effects were introduced as big features of each act. The storm in the Yale show will be a regular one, and pro duced in such a way that people in the audience will worry about getting their feet wet. The scene in the snow-bound hut behind the British lines in Crimea has been made such a realistic piece of stago craft, it is stated, that those who have seen the rehearsal declare that it actually makes them feel cold. The program will carry the following line: "The management requests the ladies in the audience to retain their coats rather than checking them in the coat room as the cold in this act is intense." Frenchman Says "Justice Is Stronger Than Peace" _ The adress of Monsier Marcel Knecht. of the faculty of the Univer sity of Nancy, France, ant? a member of the French press, delivered before guests of Bishop and Mrs. Darlington yesterday afternoon at the See House, touched on the war situation from a Frenchman's point of view. Regarding the peace offer just made by Germany to her l'oes, Monsier Knecht said it was merely a big bluff and that "peace now at German's terms means eventual world-wide militarism." Declaring that "justice is stronger than peace," he felt he might voice the feelings of his cottn tryment unofficially, by saying that In the face of the innocent blood shed, the ruins of once thriving and beau tiful towns and the many "insults" of Germany that France will surely re fuse to consider this offer of "Peace." Monsier Knecht was partially edu cated at the University of Berlin and has made a study of Germany and her alms at first hand. He is a keen student of European politics with re lation to th war an dhas fought in the trenches with the allies. A beauti ful tribute to Americas helpfulness to France in which he said "France means Friendship." closed a most in teresting talk. Bishop Darlington, woh introduced the speaker, spoke aft erward on the religious aspect of the nations at war. VISITOR FROM SVAXX.MI Mis A Wvche Davis ,of Savannah, Ga., is visiting Miss Katharine Hart, of Map'.ohurst, Ducannon. for the lioli ays. d Miss Davis is a former class mate ol' Miss Hart's at Miss Baird's school. Orange, N. J., has been study ing as a trained nurse in New York city. • WEDDING INVITATIONS Mr. and Mrs. 'William Henry Irwin, of ISI2 Green street, have issued in vitations for the marriage of their daughter, Miss Charlotte von Boeh man Irwin, to the Rev. Marvin S. Cooper, Thursday evening, December 28. at 8 o'clock in the PUio Street Presbyterian church. "At home" carsd are enclosed for 608 Greenwood avenue, Clarksville, Tenn., where the Rev. Mr. Cooper is pastor of the Nazarene church. Notes on Velada Espanola to Be Held on Saturday Those taking part are asked to meet to-night in the John Y. Boyd hall at 7:20 for a general rehearsal. The ten topics for the. progressive conversation period follow: "El Hab lar," "L.o lue Veo," "El Estudiar," "El Comer," "Las Facciones," "JLTnas Pre gttntas," "El Pasear,' "El Vivir," "El Vestir," "S Hasta Curando?" Although the Velada Espanola was originaliy intended for students only, and so announced in the folder of the School of Spanish, the students report so many friends desiring to come, that they have decided to here by extend an Invitation to all those interested in Spanish to be present. The first Spanish classes were formed three years ago by the Y. W. C, A„ which gave t|he impetus to the study whose remarkable growth is watched with interest. Mrs. \V. L. Forry, of 1933 North Sec ond street, is home after a two weeks' trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ramsay, of Cleveland, Ohio, are visiting their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene, of Market street. McNeal's 1015 N. Third St. Homemade Clear Toys Apollo Chocolates Samoset Chocolates Foss Quality and _ Premiere Chocolates Homemade Ice Cream Hot drinks served at the foun tain and in the store. Dancing' HAP RISBURG rfSftl TELEGRAPH fIT CTP A Profusion of Gifts yiO J l_l J in Rich Mahogany IS Wf; 8 e * lave P re P are d more abundantly for this Christmas season "" T* .I yM 1 than ever before and the remarkably low prices at which GOLD- [jf I 11 • . s '. ] SMITH FURNITURE is sold this should be your store. Here are !H W H ? three floors of the best gift furniture we've ever shown gift | \ J § things that will be valued and appreciated because of their beauty, usefulness |f ft The pieces illustrated are but a few of the many. Come and see the I • • stocks —selecting will be an easy matter here. y—4atteaa^ Goldsmith's mm North Market Square [tHr 3 i "jr'n I Commissioner W. D. B. Ainey to Address Civic Club The December meeting of the Civic Club will bo held Monday, December 18, at 3:30 p. m. at the Clubhouse, and it Is hoped tliat every member will be present. William D. B. Ainey, chairman of the State Service Com mission will give a thirty-minute talk on his experi<mces and observa tions in Mexico. While the talk Is brief, Mr. Ainey manages to compress within the half hour ail of the salient points of the great problem now con fronting us on our Southern border. He was sent to Mexico as a member of the Congressional Committee on Foreign Affairs and so does not speak from mere hearsay. There will be other interesting fea tures at the meeting, and it Is eject ed that every member will be on hand promptly. Samuel Etter and daughter, Miss Irene Etter, of 1515 Derry street, are home after visiting relatives in Hum melstown. VISITS IX PHILADELPHIA Mrs. C. R. Knoll, of 1200 Derry street, has returned home after spending sev eral weeks in Philadelphia as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Dlllman, of Oak Lane. During her visit she also spent some time with Mr. and Mrs. George Hemans, of Lancaster. Miss Ethel Rambler, of Richmond, Ind., Is a holiday guest of her sister, i Mrs. M. Paul Mumford. of Market street. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford 1). Coe and Miss Dora Wickersham Coe are spending several days in Philadelphia. Miss Phyllis Watson and Miss Dor othy Watson have gone home to Pitts burgh after visiting their cousin, Miss Harriet Deane, of North Second street. Christmas Sale of Coats, Suits and Dresses ! Out of the rush of Christmas shopping comes the announcement of our Pre-Christmas Sale of Ladies' and Blisses' Coats, Suits and Dresses— in many instances representing one-half actual values. While this sale ] will last until Christmas, it is not advisable to delay your selection which, j at present is at it 3 best. By shopping early, many beautiful bargains I may be had. * — . Special Sale of Waists Georgette Crepe, Crepe de Chine, Jlessaline. Taffeta and Chiffon, in many exclusive models. Values range in price from $2.00 to SB.OO. Specially priced for this Pre-Christmag Sale \ $] 5() SQ <OO Dress Skirts Reduced Dress Skirts, in wool and silk fabrics, plain shades and neat patterns; worth $5 to $9.50; specially priced at $2.98 to $6.50 Saves in Buying 19 North Saves in Fitting / Til ' (J Donatello Ferneries and Bowls | Fern dishes and bowls artistically filled with the I newest ferns. An excellent gift at Christmas time—one that lasts and reflects the thought that prompted it. $1.25 to $5.00 SCHMIDT FLORIST 313 Market St. FLOWERS TELEGRAPHED ANYWHERE EVENING OF PLEASURE FOR LADIES OF MACCABEES An unique entertainment will be presented by the Ladles of Harrlsburg Review No. 257, Ladies of the Macca bees, at their hall In Verbeke street, Friday evening at 8 o'clock. After the initiation of a large class there will be a program of singing and dancing with Santa himself on hand to present a gift to every lady. New Cumberland has promised to send a delegation to this event. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cashman Tay lor of 226 State street announce the birth of a son, Sunday, December 10, 1916. Mrs. Taylor was Miss Mary Kepple of this city, prior to her mar riage. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Swomley of 14001/4 Regina street announce the birth of a daughter, Jean Elizabeth Swomley, Monday, December 11, 1916. Mxs. Swomley was formerly Miss Flor ence Edna Forsythe of this city. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Burrls of 1957 Moltke street, announce the birth of a daughter, Lydia Dorothy Burrls, Tuesday, December 5, 1916. Mrs. Burris was Miss Catharine Miller be fore her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Farley Gannett, of Second and Woodbine streets, an nounce the birth of a daughter, this morning. The Rev. Henry W. A. Hanson, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, and Mrs. Hanson announce the birth of a son, Robert Hanson. Wednesday, December 13, 1916, at their home, 807 North Sixth street. Master Carl Cooper, Jr., of 1002 Green street, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl S. Cboper, announces the birth of a sister, Douise Winifred Cooper. Monday. De cember 11, 1916. Mrs. Cooper was for merly Miss Estella Morrison, of Car i lisle. DECEMBER 14, 1916. White Shriners Arrange Card Party and Dance The "White Shrine," organized by members of the Eastern Star, are giv ing a card party and dance in Winter dale to-morrow evening, at S o'clock. All Star members and those eligible to the organization are invited to attend. Handsome gifts will be awarded those naving the highest card scores. On the committee of arrangements are: Miss Gertrude Campbell, Mrs. Lot tie Dewalt, Mrs. nellett Imwson. Mrs. Charles Boyer, Mrs. Richard Paul. Mrs. Sarah Weaver, Mrs. Martha Schuyler, John Eurkiiolder, Karl Dewalt. Richard Paul. Charles Sheaffer. Alvin Fralin, Augustus G. Shantz and Charles Boyer. Miss Margaret Bullitt, of Rldgway, Bellevue, is home from Baltimore. Father —For Mother; I Kryptok Glasses fjv Stake tliem happy all year vP 'round with Kryptok, the only i invisible bifocal glasses. Sur prise them Christmas morning with our Kryptok Christmas Certificate, good for a pair of Kryptok Glasses, making the outlook on life brighter and happier with each succeeding (lay. / J. $• Belsinger 205 LOCUST ST. Kxaniining Belsinger Glasses Opticians as l/ow as $2.00 Stand Frames A most appropriate Christ mas gift, either with or with out photograph or picture. In a wide and varied assort ment of woods, finishes and prices. Saltzgiver's Arts and Antiques 223 North Second Street f SAVE MONEY ON ; ► Saturday BigXmas Offer] This 4-piece Nest Brown \ Bowl and one pound of our ► Baking Powder on Saturday, | ► and one pound of our Baking A ; ► Powder for 50$. Or your ► choice of large Framed Picture, ► Needle Set, mirror or Story i y Book. Either one of these are 4 big values and a good bargain. < Xmas is at hand and a pound i Coffee < ► will make theatrical complete. be ► Prices to suit the purse. y "* Grand Union Tea Stored Bell Phone 136-R. 208 N. SECOND ST. < WILL SIXO OLII CAHOI.S AT CHRISTMAS CONCERT The students of the Seller school will give their annual Christmas concert, Thursday evening:, December 21 at 8 o'clock. The school chorus Is under the direction of Mrs. Wilbur F. Harris, who has arranged an Interesting pro glum, Including old French and Eng lish carols, as well as modern carols and songs and the "Adeste Fideles." [Other Personals 011 Page 6] ~ ._L L." -'.1.11 The Present For Him HUMIDOR MEERSCHAUM— CALABASH- BRIAR PIPE— Cigars in any size box of standard brands! Harry's 3rd and Walnut j
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