6 Witmer, Bair & Witmer Walnut Near Second January Clearance Sale BALANCE OF SUlTS—majority navy—few black, green and brown; sizes 16 to 48J4 ; values ffom $19.75 to $43.50— 512.50, $15.00, $19.75, $25.00, $29.75 BALANCE OF COATS—many bolivia, velour and suade velour cloths vicuna, plush and mixtures, in brown green, navv, Burgundy and black; sizes 16 to 42; values $12.50 to $59.50— 55.00, $7.50, SIO.OO, $15.00, $19.75, $25.00, $35.00. A select but limited number of serge dresses in navy and black; sizes 16 to 40; values $15.00 to $35 00— SIO.OO, $12.50, $15.00, $10.75, $19.75. ,3.50 Skating Set*. $] .95* 20 per cent, reduction $2.95 Skating Sets, on all remaining furs. f \ LOT OF CREPE DE CHINE WAlSTS—white and flesh ; values to $3.95. Special $2.37 - Witmer, Bair & Witmer Local W. C. T. U. to Observe National Day of Prayer Harrisburg W. C. T. U. will partici pate in the national day of prayer for "National Constitutional Prohibition," Thursday, January 18 and has ar ranged for services in the Fourth Street Church of God from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. A committee including Mrs. Margaret Ellenberger, Mrs. Jol.n De- Gray and Mrs. Gabriel Wolfersberger is preparing a special program in which many ministers of the city will participate and all Interested In this great object are asked to attend. At a meeting of Harrisburg Union held yesterday in the Fourth Street Church of God. the Rev. Marvin S. Cooper of Ciarksville, Tenn., conducted tho devotional services and Mrs. Cooper, formerly Miss Charlotte Ir win of this city, presented an ad mirable paper on anticigaret work and when to begin it. Miss Alice Goodwin and her sister. Miss Pauline Goodwin, left for their home in Baltimore this morning after spending the week with their aunt, Mrs. George F. Reynolds, of State street. at Special Prices Saturday SIO.OO Corsets, brocades SB.OO $6.50 Corsets, brocades 85.00 $5.00 Corsets, brocades 81.00 $2.50 Corsets, brocades 82.00 $2.00 Corsets, batiste $1.50 $1.50 Corsets, batiste 81.00 Back and lace in front styles. Underwear at less than whole sale prices, In nainsook, linens and silk. Wolfe Corset Shop Hosiery anil Underwear 404 N. 2nd St. mmmßsmswEßsmm DR. WM. SEIBERT HOUCK has opened offices, 1517 North Second street, for the prac tice of OBSTETRICS mid GYNECOLOGY j?J.. OUR BIG BIFOCAL OPTICAL OFFER FOB 10 DAYS OHLY Double glasses for seeing far or near, fitted in gold filled frames, guaranteed, either nose glasses, spectacles or straight. Saves 5 you the trouble of having two I pairs of glasses. Regular value I $5.00. s2== EYES EXAMINED FREE NO DROPS USED RUBIN & RUBIN EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 320 Market St. Over "The Hub" Open Will, anil Sat. Evenings Bell Phone 2020-W EVENING, MORE FESTIVITIES ON THE BORDER Major General Clement Re ceives Officers and Ladies on on New Year's Day El Paso. Tex., Jan. 2. Major Gen eral Charles M. Clement, commander in-chief of the Seventh division, com posed of Pensyivanla and North Caro lina troops, held a public reception on New Year's Day from 1 to 2 o'clock for the officers and their ladies, and from 2 to 4 o'clock for the general public. Assisting the host were Mrs. Fred F. Pusey, wife of division quar termaster; Mrs. Conrad F. Koerper, wife of division surgeon, and Mrs. Ed win A. Nicodemus, wife of one of the division aids. 'J he officers of each regiment marched to headquarters headed by their band. During the entire time of the reception the Fourth Pennsvl vania band played in front of head quarters. The Fourth Pennsylvania choir sang many beautiful selections. Among the guests who are of inter est to Harrisburg were Colonel and Mrs. Charles S. Farnsworth, Lieut.- Col. and Mrs. Kemper of the Army: Colonel and Mrs. M. E. Finney, of the Eighth; Mrs. Benjamin Kline, wife of Sergeant Ben Kline, Troop C, First Pa. Cavalry, and all the officers of the Eighth Pennsylvania Infantry and Troop C, First Penna. Cav. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garner and small daughter, Helen Louise Garner, have gone home to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., after a holiday visit with relatives in the West End. All the Spanish Students Spend Jolly Evening The students of the School of Span ish and Y. W. C. A. had a jolly time last night at the school. Second and State streets. Music, progressive con versation and some stunts occupied the evening. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Crerie announced the winners of the contest of the recent Velada Espanola as Alfred Williams, advanced students, and Miss Jennie D. Mumma for the beginners. Among the guests were Dr. and Mrs. Karl Schaffle, Miss Mary Bingham, Miss Kelly, Miss Dreyer, H. B. Hoag land. Dr. H. M. Vastine, Miss Dennl son, Miss Claire Brown, Miss Kath j trine Miller, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Crerie, Mrs. G. W. Matson, Miss Hachel Knier, Mr. and .Mrs. C. C. Bond, Miss Elizabeth Fleisher, Miss Jennie D. Mumma, Miss Julia Bishop Miss Margarite Freed, Hugh Menges and E. J. Decevee. To Have Smooth, White, Soft Skin All Winter Does you skin chap or roughen eas ily In this weather, or become undulv red or blotchy? Here is a quick, easy way to overcome the trouble and keep your complexion beautifully white smooth an' DERSEN BRIDAL I Mr. uml Mrs. Carl. A. E. Andersen, jof uu Botith Twentieth street, an : nounce the marriage of their daugh ter, Ansa Uudoorg A. Andersen to iiu uene Baroush, a hotel proprietor of Jiiadletown, i-a. Tne Ceremony was periormea Wednesday aiternoon at! 4.3U o'clock at the rectory of at. Pal- j IICK'S Lathe oral by the Lt. Hev. Mgr. j I rlassett. The Driue wore a street suit i I ot' dark blue cloth with small blacK ! iiat. There were no attendants. Mr. ! and Mrs. iiarbush will reside in Miu dletown. WOLFE-.MILMi.It WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Miller, of Shlre manstown, announce the marriage ot their daughter, ivtiss Sara Viola Miller, | to Kay Eichard Uolfe, of Shiremans town. The Hev. A. B. Mower olll clated at his residence in Shepherds- | town. The bride, who was unattended, wore a tailored suit 01 blue broadcloth with hat to harmonize and a corsage uouquet of violets. After a southern i weduing journey Mr. and Mrs. Vvolte | will reside in Shiremanstown, wnerc ! Mr. Wolla engaged m business. Tile j bride has been bookkeeper lor some 1 time fdr the Capitol Opucal Company j I ot this city. i MESSIAH I.I'THKKAN CllOllt G CENTS OF CHL'RI ii COCXCIL j The council of Messiah Lutheran ! : Church gave its second annual ban- . iquet to tne church choir last evenitig j with covers for lifty-eight, including] the wives of the members. William Collier, chairman of the music com- j mittee, was toastmaster and responses j were made by the pastor, the Rev. ; Henry W. A. Hanson, and Abner H. j Hartman, musical director. Musical j numbers were enjoyed and expres- i [Bions of sympathy extended to Mrs. j William li. Bumbaugh on her illness, j GUESTS OF MISS DEAN AT LITTLE SUFFER DANCE j Guests of Miss Louise Dean at a New Year's party Monday evening at her home, 1526 Walnut street, en joyed a dance and supper. In the party were Miss Nell Dewalt, I I Miss Ann Keitzel, Sarah Hayes, Jean ! i Wennell, Edna Hayes, Gemella Mc clain, Louise Dean, Ernest Koch, j Sherman Garret, George Bitner, Der- i rick Fahnestock, Harry Laird, Ed. ' AVestenliaver, Harold Plummer, Geo. Bender, Ben Vogoline of Baltimore, Mrs. S. Devenny and Mrs. C. C. Dean. | MRS. WOOD'S AFTERNOON TEA ! Mrs. Charles Wood, Jr., gave one of j the prettiest of holiday functions In a I tea yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock in her new home, 2146 Green street. The guest of honor was her j mother, Mrs. William Pinkney Ham- j ilton, of New York, who is spending i the winter here. Miss Cora Lee Sny- j der presided over the tea cups and j Mrs. Charles H. Hunter at the punch ' bowl. Forty ladies had the pleasure j of welcoming Mrs. Hamilton to the city. OFFICERS ARE ENTERTAINED j Mrs. Ella Goodwin, president of the ! L. A. A. O. H., entertained the officers I of Division No. 2 of Harrisburg at her home 1703 Penn street on Wednesday' evening. Those present were: Mrs. Bridget Scott. Mrs. Lottie Morrlsey, -Mrs. Gertrude Knighton, Mrs. Mury Sheeley, Miss Kathryn Gray, Miss Ju lia Grant, Miss Kathryn Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin. It. U. li. CLUB MEMBERS DANCE The social committee of the R. U. L. j club will give an informal dance to | the members at Hanshaw's hall this i evening. Dances similar to this will be given semimonthly throughout the winter months on dates to he ' an nounced later. Dancing will start at 8.30 and continue until 12, when light refreshments will be served. WITH PARTY OF SCHOOLGIRLS Nathan E. Ilause, of Bellevue Park, ! is home from New York City where ! he escorted his daughter, Miss Mar- j jorie Quay Hause and some school- j mates on the way hack to their studies j at Smith College, Northampton, Mass. i The others were Miss Helen Dunlap, ! Miss Martha Miller, Miss Dorothy ! Helman and Miss Marian Whlttaker. Miss Helen Boas Walzer, of Camden, N. J., and Luther N. Walzer, of Belle- I fonte, were guests of their mother, I Mrs. J. W. Walzer, 1803 North Sec-1 ond street, during the holidays. John Callahan, a passenger engi- I neer of the Pennsylvania railroad, ; gave a dinner for John McGowan, of ! Company D, who is home from the! border for a furlough. Miss Laura Hetzel, of Lewishurg, who was the guest of Mrs. J. W. AVal- | zcr, 1803 North Second street, re turned home to-dny. | The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. j Fegley of Wyomistng, Pa., announce I the hlrth of a daughter, Miriam Elise Fegley, on November 26, 1916. Mrs j Fegley was formerly Miss Ellen Cress- I man of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Houser of 1 Erie, Pa., announce the birth of a daughter, Marie Belle Houser, Satur day, December 30, 1916. Mrs. Houser I was formerly Miss Kathleen Rose ofi this city before her marriage. Other Personals Page 15. Bowman's closing out en- | tire line of Men's Clothing, j i———————— HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH TOUCH OF SPRING IN DECORATIONS Masses of Primroses in Blos som For the Weiss Dancing Party Last Night After the gay holiday decorations of scarlet and green it's quite a relief to get a glimpse of the spring. Last evening at the charming dance given by Mr. and Mrs. John Fox Weiss in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Kdward Marshall of Rydal, in the Civic Club, masses of dainty Chinese primroses were used in decorating giving just the necessary touch o£ color to a back ground of stately palms. Tall pink candles lighted the small supper tables on the first floor. Mrs. Weiss wore a beautiful gown of sapphire blue satin with bodice of| an . d tulle overdress sparkling; with sequins. Mrs. Marshall was most I attractive in green tulle over cloth of; silver and velvet bodice. The Sara Lemer orchestra played. Invited to meet Mr. and Mrs. Mar-1 shall were Judge and Mrs. George Kunkel Mr. and Mrs. William B. Mc-| Caleb, Mr. and Mrs. Lesley McCreath, I Mr. and Mrs. (Juincy Bent, Mr. Audi Mrs. Roy p. m. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Austin Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. Robert 1 G. Uoldsborough, Mr. and Mrs. Philip! ir n ./" 1 '' 1 "' alu l Mrs. Francis J. llall, Air. and Mrs. Henderson Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCreath, Mr.! and Mrs. Richard V. McKay, Mr. and Mis. Robert H. Irons, Mr. and Mrs.! v> ?r y ®ent, Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Maguire. Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Gaither, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Rutherford, Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Hiekok, Mr. and Mrs. Berne H. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Rawest, Mr. and Mrs. D. Railey Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Robbins, Jr., 'Mr. and Mrs. William S. Rergner. Mrs. Marlin E. Olmsted, Mrs. John Wams ™ lßa Mary R. Robinson, Miss M. Caroline Weiss, Miss Su sanna Fleming, Miss Anne McCor mick, Miss Katherine Etter, Miss Eleanor Etter, Miss Ruth Payne, -'.\ lioe Wallis, Miss Martha Bui litt, Miss Sarah Hastings, Miss Vir ginia Kins, Miss Frances Bailfcy, Miss Mary Mitchell, Miss Margaret Mc- Cain, Miss Frances Morrison, Miss Eleanor Clark. Miss Elizabeth Knisely, Miss Myrvinne Leason, Miss p,? ra w W ". Coe - Miss Ruth Gallienne, Miss Marien Gallienne. C asper Dull. Donald McCormick, Theodore E. Seeyle, Vance C. Mc- Cormick. Frank J. Brady, Edward J. Stackpole. Jr., Samuel W. Fleming Jr. Marlin E. Olmsted, Jr., Ehrman B. Mitchell. Dr. George R. Moffitt, J. < 'larence Funk, Jackson H. Boyd William MeCreath. Dr. Johr. F. Cu'lp, Theodore Gould, Theodore Welles, 1' rank Masters, Christian Jennings, I Our Annual January I "White Sale" Our Big White Sale this year, surpasses BY FAR any event of a like nature that we've ever attempted "White Pieces" for every room are included, and each one it marked at a Special Sale Price that will save you money Don't fail to get YOUR share of the magnificent bargains offered—For—Only once each year are we able to offer you such amazing values. A White Sale" That [~ Many Items Not Listed YOU Can't Atari A 1917 COdCh Here Are Included to Let Pass By _ _ I For Baby's Come—See Them All White—Metal COlllfOrt Costumers— White—lron Crib— Large size, four hook modeK white enamel An extra we „ ma( , e an(J nn f)ni9he(J Bed Costumer; extra heavy and with qq for the "kiddle"-e,pipped with strong link Tspell 3>£.y<> fabric spring; complete # during our White *pO • Li White Fiber Rocker— I Cushion Seat— White Enamel ~S-Piece I Has broad arms, nicely padded back, loose JuVCmls BedfOOTTl Suite cushion, spiral spring, upholstered finished I f\T^r[Y >s */' > in ivory vrhlte; comfortable and very durable. A beautiful little Colonial "four-poster" suite Regular sls value. O Et f that includes the Dresser, Chiffonier, a Chair Our special White and Rocker and Be<3, of selected stock ae ICe ( and has an excellent satin white enamel finish; priced I jil A bigger, better assortment of Car- special now, at ' * ..... n , riages and Strollers than ever, is here White oteel for your inspection. The new "Ball n • • Bearing" models with turntable gears Kitchptl Cnhinpi are the vel "y latest and we are show ing them during our big "White Sale," it A J )> Ci I 0 D I , at very attractive prices. Adam M>(£ J-rC. IVOry Made of pressed steel throughout; has re- A special Coach with nicely padded White Re/lrnnm Rnito movable flour bin; glass sugar receptacle on reed bod y. turntable gear, cushion ff IUIK DtUTUUm OUlie swinging metal arm; spice jars; mouse proof herf' 8 tubu i£ r bread and cake compartment; a large utility for the White Sale, Slyl All the characteristics of the Adam Brothers compartment for pots, pans, etc.; concealed a.t period is brought out in this beautiful Suite; moulding board, and nickel trimmed, "marbel- the Dresser and Chiffonier have large deep A ite" slide, working shelf; finished inside and drawers; extra large French plate mirrors. An out in "baked on" White CA Liberal Credit Terms easily ar- tique bras, drawer pulls. H A enamel. A lifetime Cabinet. 3 The Bed is full size. \kA Low priced *r ■ ranged on any article in stock. Finished in ivary white ~.*}/*/ I White Enamel q "Boudoir" Reed Lamps JSUITIXS OC # Electric Lamps Hand woven reed, cone shaped, A stylish "white and gold" Lamp lined shade and strong, well made o|\ qo tf fif for "milady's" room; amber colored reed base: complete with cord and -CO-OU-O* OH. art glass shade and handsome base; light socket A regular $7 value; 0 . electric cord and socket included; iSAS Harrisbur£ . ww . t !. s, !° *5.85 p , Specials in $lO -—— Specials in Cloth Dresses r f T IL _ W 1* 9 f) Evening $5.98 I ll€ LttdlCS UCLZCICLV Dresses All Wool Serge _ . . . Crepe de Chines, box es piikted 11 models, The Biff Remodeled Store r G^[" B Beu e rc ' p f, h poplin collar and O vm*wwvivu u&ul v Combinations with cuffs, brown, navy, 01A10 C lL J.L p. . taffeta, a.ll shades, black and green; O-IU-IZ OOUth 4th Street worth sls to $45 worth io, special We Advertise the Truth The Truth Advertises Us $9.98 to $5.98 $32.50 Crowds Continue to Attend This Great Sale of Ladies' Apparel Wonderful The Most Popular Models and Suit Values Fabrics in Stylish Coats ii s This S sak S: .. $6,98 at Rare Bargains All wool serges, diagonals, worsteds and cheviots, satin lined. SIO.OO COATS $18.50 COATS $16.98 SUITS In This Sale; lU< O Choice Fine Velours, with full fur col- All Wool Check Velours and Pop- ' IS / e yvea%es > Scotch mixtures, j araj me ltons with plush cape Col lins, silk satin lined. In a half corduroys, plaids and novelties In , ap anJ wool plusheß( ln gre en. and en blTc°k. ' naVy ' K,e ° n ' bFOWn a " B " atleS - navy, Burgundy and brown. $22.98 SUITS $15.00 COATS $25.00 PLUSH COATS A™ S SAK; $12.75 $6.98 CHO™ S SA,E :S 16.98 All Wool Poplin, Gabardine, Whip- Oice Plush Coats, in plain and flare cord, Velour and Broadcloth Suits, Shetlands, boucles, mixtures, models satin linoii plain and fur trimmed, silk satin plaids, cut clbelines, novelty fab green. naVy " bIaCk ' brown and rics, in all shades. $50.00 COATS I„ Thi , s s 3 .ri T e 7C $16.00 COATS R n ho™ B SALE: S22.7S Choice SID,/D In This Sale; Velours and Bolivia cloth in plain Very fine Broadcloths, Velvets and Choice O alul fur trimmed models, some Velours, in plain and fur trimmed with full or fur collars and cuffs; models, some with full fur collar Wool Velours and Persian Lamh blue, gray, Burgundy, green and and cuffs; variety of shades. Cloth Coats, smart models. mustard. R. Roone Abbott, John C. Kunkei, I 111, Cleveland Hicks, Archibald G.I Knisely, Jr., Thomas P. Moore, of' Carlisle; Robert McCormick, and Hoyt Weston. DINNER TO A BRIBE Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson' Ilickok entertained at dinner last eve- j ning at their home 119 State street in J honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc-j Creath who were recently married. I Masses of red roses in a great silver j loving cup formed the center piece j of the table, around which gathered { Mr. and Mrs. Robert MeCreath, Mr. and Mrs. Lesley MeCreath, Mr. nnd! Mrs. Quiney Bent, Miss Mary B. Rob-j inson, Miss Susanna Fleming, Miss' Sarah Hastings, Vance C. McCormick, JANTJARY 5, IVI7. I Donald McCormick and Samuel W. I Fleming, Jr. KOSER-BROW X MARRIAGE Miss Teresa Elizabeth Brown and j Howard Lenney Koser, both of this I city, were quietly married yesterday !at the parsonage of the Reformed | Salem church by the pastor, the Rev. | Dr. Ellis N. Kromer, who used the J ring ceremony. The only witness was i Ellis N. Kremer, Jr., an old school mate of the bride's. HOSPITAL All) MEETS Mrs. Marlin E. Olmsted, presided at a meeting of the Woman's Aid to the Harrisburg Hospital held yesterday afternoon, when reports were heard 1 from Mrs. Meade D. Detweiler, the treasurer; Mrs. Lyman D. Gilbert on the general affairs of the organization, and Miss Matilda Hiester on th Christmas tree prepared by members of the Meade Guild for the patients. I*. O. S. OF A. NOTES Eleven Camps of the Patriotic Or der Sons of America will be represent ed this evening at Middletown, at the regular monthly meeting of the Past President's Association. Election of officers for the year and a general program will be adopted. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mrs. Marion J. Eaton of Bar Har bor, Me., announces the engagement of her daughter. Miss Marguerite May Eaton, to John T. Miller, of Charlotte, N. C., a former resident of this city.