6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS JAPANESE SCHOOL TO RECEIVE AID Mrs. Walter Alexander of New York Will Speak of Needs at Andrew McCreath's There will be a Missionary Tea held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence of Andrew S. McCreath, South Front street, arranged by the younger set ot St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. The speaker will be Mrs. Walter Alexander, of New York city, chairman of the National committee of the 'Women's Auxiliary to the Foreign Missionary Societies ot the Episcopal Church of America for tho fund of St. Agnes' school in Kioto, Japan. This school trains kindergarten and primary teachers so much needed In Jifpan where tho children are so in fluenced U3 to make Christian homes. Fifty thousand dollars has been asked from the plscopal Churches of this country and the share of the diocese of Ilarrlsburg Is *SOO. Mrs. Alexander, a most magnetic speaker will tell of the school and Its netds, and any one wishing to make a contribution to this cause may do so at the tea. Everyone interested is invited to be present. Mrs. Lesley McCreath will preside at the teatable assisted by Miss Frances Bailey, Miss Emily Balley.Miss Eleanor Darlington, Miss Elizabeth HiUeary. Miss Dora W. Coe, Miss Frances Mor rison, Miss Janet Sawyer, Miss Anna Watts, Mrs. George E. Howard, Mrs. V. 11. Berghaus, Jr.. Mss Vera Ran dall, Mrs. Lorne Hummel!, Miss Kath arine Gorgas, Miss Helen Ilammond and Miss Alice Wallis. Mrs. J. Odin Hoffman of Sylvan Terrace, was hostess for last week's meeting- of the Friday Afternoon Em broidery Club. Mrs. Percy Whitnian, of Troy. X. Y., is visiting- her sister, Mrs. Hamlin Emerick. of North Second street. 'Miss Mary Gladfelter, of York, spent fart of last week with Miss Fanny I. lloy, 1013 Green street. Miss Eleanor Xeai Clark, of Roily street, is leaving- this week for a visit with Bloomsburg relatives. Miss Phyllis Brown, of Rochester, X. Y„ was a recent guest of Dr. and Mrs. Harris Ball, of Green street. Dr. and Mrs. John Jordan Moffltt of Second and Kelker streets, are on a pleasure trip to Florida. m oo Your Answer to Our Call To say pleased is putting it mildly. We re DELIGHTED! And the best part of it is. everybody was taken care Of. We called for 2.000 people. We don't expect to get them all in a day, or a week, or a month. But we were delighted with the ready response and no one went away without being satisfactorily iltted with glusses. Manv answered our call and went away happy. They had nothing to lose— and everything to gain. Over and over again we heard expressions similar to. "Why, I didn't know llurrisburg boasted of an Optical establishment like this." That's why we are delighted. Our records show 3,200 patrons lip to March sth. We called for 2.000 more for 1917 and judging from yesterday's response we'll over reach that number. However, our offer still stands. $2.00 Here's the Offer $2.00 Our expert eye examination (no drops). Sphere Lenses, slightly curved. Best make of Guaranteed Gold-Filed Eye Glass Spectacle mounting or frame (Manufacturers won't permit our advertising their brand, make, or name). Satisfaction is guaranteed. Complete, 52.00. J. S. Belsin^er 205 Locust St. Dpp, Orpheum Theater Opticians Optometrists Special prices prevail on all Toric Pre -01 ln daili scription Lenses during this offer. From 8 A. M. to . , ... 6 P. ji. Step in and ask for our specially pre - Saturday till # P. M. pared Cloth Gla Cleaner. They're FREE IIP Springtime if' in .r Just at this time well-dressed wo-' men are brightening their winter frocks and suits with dainty new spring collars, to give the needed touch j of smartness, and the charming models shown at the Woman's Ex change, Third street at Herr, are as springlike as the flowers. There are lovely collars of fine white georgette! inset with filet lace, and edged with fine cluny or filet, crisp organdie col lars with touches of embroidery, pretty sport collars of basket weave in both pink and white and blue and white stripes and some clever collars In the new mustard shade, with a design in contrasting colors. Prices range from 50c up. ' Fascinating Millinery Millinery Is always fascinating, but this season there is a charm, a very feminine daintiness In the new hat's that makes them lovelier than ever, and the models shown in the French room at Astrich's, Fourth and Market streets, are "a joy to behold!" There is a pert sauciness in the smart little toques, and narrow-brimmed, high-: crowned sailors, a coquetry in the droop of the big, graceful hair braid creations, and a witchery in the soft folds of black tulle that sometimes 5-dge even the most tailored hats, I C "OJlie JFrenrh &hnp" ✓ (MISS BWOPE) ( r | T I The Reynard - 208 N. Third St- Next Door to Pot Office Exclusive styles in Easter Neckwear at popular prices An advance showing in Georgette, Organdy, Pique, Broad cloth, Pongee, and Khaki Kool —every piece has the charm of individuality. A choice selection of Silk Dress Patterns, in fancy stripe, taffetas, crepe de chine, pongee and novelty silk, among which you will find the silk dress for YOU that is just a little dif ferent. . . IvIUN DAY KVKNING, Dept. of Labor and Industry Dance in Hanshaw's Hall | Another of the "Fellowship Dances" j of the Department of Labor and Indus try was held Friday evening In Han shaw's I/all with the Sourbcer Orehes ! trn playing. Among those in attendance were Mr. j and Mrs. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt, | Mr. and Mrs. Harold Llppincott, Miss | Ella Sharosky. Miss Laura Ewing, Miss Fannie Hoy, Miss Charlotte Cuniniings, Miss Lawson, Miss Bernadette Gohn. Florence Gates. Miss Mary Gladfelter, the Misses Besse and Helen Dodson, of ; York: MISB Carruthers, Miss Margaret Wiley, tile Misses Margaret and Eliza beth James. Miss Mary l'endergast. Miss Sara Bacon, Miss Mildred KaufT man. Miss Verna St. Clair, Richard | Coover, Cy Heckert, Walter Munychi son. of York; Heath Brassleman, Leo Deilone, Kenneth Rhoads, Harold Fry, 1 Ross Hutchinson. Eugene Miller. Ralph I Market, Jack Mover, Herman Knisely, Charles Segelbaum, Gilbert Yetter, El ton Kennedy, Arthur Lewis, Robert Bates and Sir. Minskey. Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Chadwi<*k, v,f 1104 North Second street, have re moved to tlie Bowman residence, S')s North Second stroet. Robert Bailey of Dillsburg, was the guest on Sunday of Merle R. Zimmer ! man, 625 West Main street. Mechanics burg. William and Gilbert Bailey, students lof the Chestnut Hill Academy, Phila delphia, were at their home on Cot | tage Ridge over the week-end. } Mr. and Mrs. William F. Bierbowsr, iof 435 South Fifteenth street, annour.ee ! the birth of a son. William Fahnestook I Bierbower, Jr., Saturday. March 10, 1917. Mrs. Bierbower was formerly Miss Frances Rose of this city. | Mr. and Mrs. Floyd W. Sheetz. of 2039 Logan street, announce the birth |of a daughter, Geraldine Cynthia i Sheetz, Monday, March 5, 1917. Mr. and Sirs. Ross Emanuel, of 1224 ) Rartine street, announce the birth of a son, Michael Henry Emanuel, Satur ; day, March 10, 1917. Sir. and Mrs. S. A. Schreckengswst. of 642 Schuylkill street, announce (he I birth of a son, Richard Paul Schreck <£ngaust, Friday, March 9, 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith, of 1011 Manada street, announce the birth of a son, Walter Francis Smith. Satur day, March 10, 1917. Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Mary Shillen of this city. a 'and in all of them a certain chic that | is hard to tind at prices so moderate. :\ New Heel | The ;;racc and beauty of the French 1 heel will keep it in vogue for smart , footwear for a long time to come, but many women prefer a heel of sterner appearance for their street shoes, and the Walk-Over Boot Shop, 226 Mar ket street are offering a boot with a new military heel in triangular eifc:t with Its three corners rounded to avoid any angularity of line. This hs;el is shown on a good-looking new boot of black Cadet kid in a buttoned model with a straight tip marked by perforations, and a conventional walk ing sole. It sells for Just $7.00. Normal Li\ing Good health in the spring is largely a matter of normal living, and health ful diet and the StudebaUer Grocery Store (Mr. George Barnes), Second F-treet. at the crossing of State, offers many wholesome foods, equally recom mended for children and "grown-ups!" They offer a new" cereal to be used like oatmeal, but this is a cracked wheat, which has many advantages over oats as a healthful food in the spring. They also offer bran bread ind bran cereals which are excellent for daily use—and there is a whole some cleanliness in all the food pro. I ducts which come from this store. Entertains For Soldier Just Home From Border Mrs. Mary Shaffer of 40 North Thir teenth street, was hostess the other I evening at a dinner party in honor 'jf | William Geist, bugle boy of Company 1 I, Eighth Regiment, who recently re j turned from the border. ! Games, music and dancing followed ; the dinner, for the guests who tn- I eluded: Miss Ellen Arnold. .Miss Anna Smith, ;of Williamsport; Miss .Mary Unhn, j Miss Laura Rahn, Miss Minnie'' Clouse. I Miss Ethel Rahn, Miss Florence Smith, ' Miss F.anore Gainer, Miss Paulin * | Garner, Miss Catherine Garraan, Miss Amy Faulber, Robert Shultz, Allen I Shultz, Harry Shultz, Holbert Lahan- I ture, Mr. Rahn, Clarence Garner, j George Dunbar, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Hei shey, Mr. and Mrs. Clouse. Mrs. Shultz, Mrs. Garman, Mrs. Landis and Mr. j and Mrs. Garner. j COLLEGE STUDENTS HERE < George Shillinger, Wilbur Druw- I baugh, Robert Wolf and Paul Lauden slager, students at Gettysburg College ! spent the week-end at their homes ! here. * [ William Eckenbarger, of Lewis i town, spent Saturday with Mr. and | Mrs. George Parker, of 1403 Buni baugli street. I Mrs. Ivy Torsons, of 231 South Nine teenth street, and Mrs. G. L. Adams, of 2056 Swatara street, are home after la visit in Newport. j Miss Anna Smith, of Williamstown, is spending some time with friends here. Miss Leona Hoopes of Lykens, is spending a few days here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Parker, 1403 Bumbaugh street. Mrs. George L. Adams, of 205 C Swatara street is home after a Wwo j weeks' visit in Washington, D. C. Miss Jeanette Hoover of Reading is the guest of Miss Louise Slothower, ; of 214 South Thirteenth street. Samuel Etter, of 1515 Derry street, | has returned home after visiting rela j tivejt in Highspire. I Miss Evelyn Eckenbarger, !of 1403 Bumbaugh street, and Miss Mary litzel of 1320 Walnut street, spent the ! week-end in Altoona. Miss Eleanor Rutherford Elder, of Frederick, Md., is visiting Miss Isabel A. Ryder, of Cottage Ridge. lr ' ilm * Mrs. Eugene Hensel, of ( C leveland, Ohio, are visiting their rela . tives, Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. An- I drews, of Market street. Mrs. Carroll Roth of Shiremans town, spent Sunday as the guest of i?. s " Anna Ruhl and daughter. Miss i Blanche Ruhl in Mechanicsburg. I Henry. D. Boas and her sister, . Miss Helen Espy, of 507 North Front street, are enjoying a stay in Atlantic . City. M|ss Theresa Dunn of Jersey City Is \ isiting her cousin. Miss Emma Bell, of Xorth "Third street. Miss Harriet X'auman, of Lancaster, is a guest ot Mr. and Airs. Spencer C. Gilbert, 109 Xorth Front street. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Xeiffer of Riverside, are home after a pleasure trip to Washington. D. C„ Miss Clara Bender and Miss Hope Bender of Altoona. spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Bender, ol P.enn street. C. \\ . Heyd, of the Armstrong Cork Company, Camden, X. J., left for home to-day after a little visit with his family at 1433 Xorth Second street. Paul Eslinger. of West Falrview, spent Sunday at the home of A. S. DeVenney anil family, 17 South High street, Mechanicsburg. Mrs. Alfred Dunning and Miss Sara Dunning of Baltimore, spent Sunday in this city with Mrs. Agnus Deane, of Green street. Emory Thackara and his daughter. Miss Jean Thackara left for their home in Brooklyn this morning: after a ten days' stay among relatives in town. William K. Bunting of Indianapolis, Ind., is stopping for a while with his brother, Kent F. Bunting of State street. Miss Betty Coonrod. of Port Jarvis. X. V., a Vassar student, will spend the week at the home of Mr. and Sirs. J. S. Ryder. Cottage Ridge. Miss Ella S. Hampton, of Montlcello, X. Y, was a guest of Mrs. Horace Lamed for several days recently. Mrs. John S. Vaughn, of 14 South Fourth street, has returned home after a two weeks' trip to Washington, Balti more and Richmond, Va. Mr J and Mrs. David A. Buehler, cf 1727 Xorth Sixth street, have re moved to 1104 Xorth Second street, tho'Chadwiek residence. _ Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Fenrick, of t'nadillo, X. Y„ are guests of their relatives Mr. and Mrs. Homer F. Smith of Xorth Third street. Oliver Landis, a former resident, now in the moving picture business in Sliippensburg, spent Sunday in this city. W. 11. Stroup. of 1921 Derrv street, Is in Lykens to-day attending the funeral of brother. J. V. W. Reynders.'Jr., of X'ew York, was a week-end guest or Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Bailey, Jr., Third and Ma clav streets. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur K. Randall, of Buffalo. X". Y., spent several days with their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ashburne. of Market street. •Miss Helen Kline Montgomerv, of the faculty of the York Collegiate In stitute, was a week-end visitor at her home. 902 Xorth Second street. Paul Winston, of Richmond. Va., and his cousin, Arthur Mullen, of Washington, wero in town Saturday and Sunday with West End relatives. BETHLEHKM STEEL GETS CONTRACT FOR FREIGHTERS New York, March 12.—Another large shipping contract has been obtained by the Bethlehem Steel Company, it was learned Saturday, for cargo-carrying vessels of 6,500 tons and over, involv ing an expenditure of $113,000,000. It Is understood they are to be built for the Cunard Steamship Company. Con struction of the ships will require about 65,000 tons of Steel, it is esti mated. The Bethlehem Company is said to have sublet the contract to yards oth er than those operated by subsidi ary companies on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. > MANDOLIN CLE II Officers elected for the High School Mandolin Club follow: President, Ralph Proud; vice-presiderft. Harry Proud; secretary, Donald Groome; treasurer, Charles Good; librarian, Ray Sultza berger, and Leßoy A. Eppinger. Mem bers of the club are: Miss Fslice Marks. Miss Mary Shelly, Margaret Wieger, Miss Helen McCall. Miss Thelma Maginnis, Miss Helen Paxton, Arthur Stauffer, Harold Zimmerman* Reese Beyrent. Tony Donatella. William Reist, Charles Sellers, George Hoff man, Bruce Spink, Ralph Proud. Harry 1 Proud, 'Donald Groome, Charles R Good, Ray Sultzaberger,' William Ken ney, Roger Greene, Charles Smith Robert Thompson, Xieroy Eppinger. DR. B. S. BEHNEY DENTAL SURGEON has established temporary offices at ;tl* N. Second St.. Harris burg, Pa. Bell Phone 1202-R HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH FAMILY MARES NARROW ESCAPE Coal Gas in Bedrooms Nearly Causes Death of Pnreuts and Children Carlisle, Pa.. March 12. Early this morning the family of Edward Schmohl made a narrow escape from asphyxiation at their home here, when gas escaped from a heater Into theli bedrooms. baby, made sick by the gas, started crying, and awakened the mother. She succeeded in getting to a window and called Pliitip Schmohl, a brother, living next door. Her hus band tried to go down stairs, but was overcome, badly cutting himself about the head. He partially recovered and started upstairs again, but on re-enier lng the room fell and upset a lamp which set lire to the carpet. He threw the lamp out of the window and then collapsed. The oil from the lamp set tire to the outside porch and started it burning, while the carpet in the bed room was also on fire'. Philip Sehmohl hurried to the res cue. but stopped to extinguish the tiames on the porch. He then ran up stairs and assisted Mrs. Schmohl, who was bravely fighting the fire in the room. With the assistance of neighbors Mr. Schmohl and the children were carried from the house. Mrs. Schmohl was able to go out herself. To-day Mr. and Mrs. Schmohl and two of the chil dren are in a serious condition. Ore. child slept through the entire affair and does not seem to have been af fected by the experience. Merry Party of Children in Birthday Celebration HHP i J * ' WILMA SCHOTT There was a merry gathering of children yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schott, 561 South Front street, Steelton, to celebrate the seventh birthday of their little daughter, Wilma Schott. Flowers and gifts were presented to the young hostess and everyone had a pleasant time with music and games followed by refreshments. In attendance wetj(b the grandfather, John Schott, and the grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Schott, the Misses Teresa Schott, Mary Eenhart, Anna Wohleit ner, Mary Arnent. Victoria Anient, Mary Breinieli, Katie Bowsman, Vir ginia Dermont. Katie Weistling, Chris tiana lllek and Fanny Illek, Harold Gruber, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schott. AXXOUXCE MAItKIAGE Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Evans, 614 Muench street, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Alice Anna Evans, to William C. Crosson, Phila delphia, Saturday, March 10, in Phila delphia, by the Rev. Dr. Mclnnes. Mr. and Mrs. Crosson are spending their moneymoon at Atlantic City and New York. On their return they will be "at home" at 3204 Baring street, Philadelphia. = P. G. Diener "He sells Diamonds" „ | Why do you carry a worn out Watch? TT disturbs your peace of j mind. It makes you j worry. It reflects on your j : business acumen and ! J financial means. That's the \ 1 rub, isn't it the price of a , new watch? I • | Do you know that a good, i ! durable, dependable watch in a handsome gold-filled case can be bought for as little as $lO that for $33 to #3OO you can get a watch 'you'll be proud of in any I company? Come into Diener's and let us show you watches. You won't be asked to buy. P. G. Diener j What we say it is, jt is 408 Market Street Young Women's Society to Discuss the Jews A most Interesting program has been arranged for the meeting of tlio Young Women's Missionary Society of the Market Square Presbyterian Church, to-morrow evening at 7:80! 0 clock in the lecture room. 1 general subject for discussion will be "The Jews" with Miss Catoiyn It. heefer, speaking of -Their His tory, Past. Present and Future;" "Thei Responsibility of the Church Tow.itd' the Jews," will be presented by Miss Elizabeth Fahnestock and Mrs. John iii w '" reai l a poem "Israel." A full attendance i urged. ACTIVE (il,K.tM:its DAXQI'KT WITH MRS. ISA AC HOY Kit The Active Gleaners' class of the Park Street United Evangelical Church held its annual banquet at the home of Mrs. Isaac Boyer, 15 South Eighteenth | street, with an attendance of i>B poo- 1 pie. Among the speakers were the class president, Miss Lizzie Hackenber, ! the pastor, the Rev. A. E. Hansen; the treasurer, C. 11. Koons. and readings by Mrs. Steese. It was a most delight ful occasion. AXNO I \C E HKTltt >TH AI, Mn and Mrs, James 11. Brenner, of 819 North Six'tii street, announced the betrothal of their daughter. Miss Jes sie Gertrude Brenner, to Henry 11. Brenner, of this city. The marriage will be an event of the late summer. Miss ,Grac Mendall of Brooklyn, started for home this morning after a short stay with Mrs. Paul Williams, stopping in Philadelphia enrouto. Miss Fanny I. Hoy of Green street, attended the Sigma Chi Fratornit dance Saturday evening in York .it thei Colonial Hotel. COME TO OUR "DOLLAR DOWN" SALE!] —We Want 500 New Accounts Before Saturday— Open an account with this great house-furnishing institution TO-DAY, and see how easy and convenient it is *o buy on our defined payment plan. Choose from our large, complete stock—a new rug, a comfortable mattress or spring, a restful couch or leather rocker, or any other article you wish. Pay us only (A DOLLAR CASH) and we will deliver it at once to your home. START NOW to buy your new spring rugs, draperies, and furniture while we are making the terms so EXCEPTIONALLY EASY for you. Any Reed Rocker A Full Length "Automatic" or Chair Bed-Davenport . . $29 I Our line of reed, fibre, anil To people who have limited s;>ace, a parlor Bed | willow suites and odd pieces ~ Davenport is Just the convenience needed. It takes 3 include many of the newest the j,i uce 0 f a couch, and is far more attractive and creations of the best reed . * ■ . , . . furniture manufacturers in 11 oan be instantly converted into a restful, full size America. We show them with Bed. Come and see the handsome threg-piece spiral spring seats, high com- "Pullman Revolving Seat" Davenports and 3-piece fortable hacks and tapestry Suites we are showing. Mahogany, Golden, or Fumed or cretonne cushions; colors Oak Frames, with tapestry or leather coverings. Easy j are old ivory, cream, baronial weekly or monthly payments will soon pay for the I brown or green. °"e you choose. Anu Brass, Steel or " Wood Bed g§E3 I $1 Down tfrWTtfl "V " ypltJ| \ Then-Easy Mon- fl | ! Ha * e , .. . . j , Come in to-day, whi'le you think of it better come in to-day and se- an( j on j er one 0 f these great time~ and lect that new bed, spring or mattress, step savers. We show them with full roll fl , ..... or hinge style doors—with steel, bakcil ■ madam our new spring patterns are on porcelain, or nickeled tin working coming in fast and you can see a bet- shelves. Removable flour bins—and cake . , , or bread compartment. They are finished H ter assortment here now than later. white inside; the upper section so they M Pay us SI.OO and we will send the one will clean easy, and a complete set of P you want, to your home. B'ass spice Jars comes with each. H I "BALL BEARING" Coach to Your Home \ —Any Stroller or Sulky Only SI.OO Down \ Evening BURNS & COMPANY '7°" For Spring 28-30-32 So. Second St. 11U S Opening Sale Offerings "Where Your Mother Bought HER Furniture" On Easy Terms | ! ' • , V | • Ihe memottes thai ♦ jmaAe 3eazz&/&/ SCHMIDT FLORIST i- MARCH 12, 191/. 'MISS IJ LI.I AX IX) X HOSTESS TO TltE BLUE CIRCLE CLUB A pleasant meeting: of the lUuo {Circle Club was held Friday evening at the home of Miss Lillian Pox, in lit North Fourth street. Music, games [ and n supper were enjoyed bv \"no ! Misses Roselle Stanford, Evelyn I An Enlarged Feature of the I I Witmer, Bair & Witmer Service 1 jp ASHIONED Mourning Apparel—sug gested and provided for every individual I Dresses, Suits, Coats, Skirts, Waists 1 Popular Prices I Witmer, Bair & Witmer i H Walnut, Near Second 9 'Stroup, Anno Freed man. Doroth>V > I Hoar, Ella Johnson, Mary Lurch* I Malvina Kissinger. Martha MmireiV , jand Lillian Fox. Miss Iva DeVenney who lives tipjp i Carlisle, is visiting the Misses ' i Yennoy at 17 South High street. M -> i! clianicsburg.