6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS CLEVER PAGEANT FOR THE CHURCH Mrs. Rhcin. Directs Entertain ment, the Proceeds Going to Improvement Fund An interesting pageant was that given by the teachers and scholars of the Union Chapel, Linglestown, under the supervision of Mrs. E. R. Rliein, for the benefit of the Im provement Fund of the church. A tine program, Including vocal and instrumental solos, violin solos, brief addresses and readings, was given by Mrs. Alice Rebuck; C. C. j Grayblll, Miss Mary Moyer, Miss Anna Bushhurn, Miss Nellie Bennett, the Rev. Lynch, Miss Caroline Fish burn, Miss Marion Smith, Dr. H. D. Rliein. Mrs. Lily Pittman, Mrs. C. Holland, Mrs. Harry Wetteroth Miss Vera Care. Following this, the pageant, "Christ in America," was cleverly presented by a number of the scholars. Mrs. E. R. Rheln read the introduction of the playlet in which the following participated; Miss Vera Care, as 'i w iihwii aTiuifw The removal of the Wolfe Corset and Lingerie Shop from 404 North Second street, to their new location at 224 North Second street, makes even more accessible, this interesting, little shop which contains hosts of suggestions for the bride, the gradu ate —and indeed for anyone who likes pretty things to wear. This shop lias gained a widespread repu tation for corset fittings, for their customers find that the corsets sold there bring out the best lines of the figure, and yet give the utmost of comfort, and just now they are offer ing some new models especially cool and comfortable for summer wear. They are featuring too a delightful showing of silken undergarments and dainty white and flesh lingerie underwear and the prices are very reasonable while the quality is above the average. Quite now is the line of gloves which they have recently added, comprising the finest import ed kid, doeskin and silk gloves with] many pretty novelties at most con servative prices. "Doing Your Bit" There are many ways of doing your bit just nowand theconsensusof opin ion i.) that the merchant's part is in giving the best service and the best quality at the most reasonable price possible. The Grand Union Tea company, 208 North Second street, has been conducting its business for years on the plan which makes it possible to give the consumer the lowest price and the highest quality. They buy coffee, tea, spices, baking powder, and other products in enor mous quantities direct from the sources of supply, ship them in bulk to the warehouses, and then test them by the most rigid and exacting tests to insijre perfect quality before they are shipped to their various; stores throughout the country. In this way they operate with the mini mum of expense, buy in quantity at lowest price, and can sell to the con sumer the best quality at the mini mum cost. With —lt's Magic With Us —lt's 11" \vc make your glasses you take no chances. We give you the best to be had in the way of Eye Service and charge as moderately as we can. We prescribe glasses only when they arc actually needed. This is the policy that has built up the tre mendous patronage that we enjoy. J. S. BELSINGER 212 LOCUST ST. * (new location) Next door to Orphenm Theater X. B.—On tlio way to the Orpheum to see Thurston, notice next floor to the theater the finest Optical Establishment in Central Pennsylvania. Opticians Eyes Examined Optometrists . (no drops) Belsinger Glasses as low as $2 ' • ' .. - . _ C 3Fr*ttrl| fclfop" ✓ kZ/'V (MISS SWOPE) I pi The Reynard 208 N. Third St Next Door to Pott Offic# See the New Neckwear Ascot stocks in Crepe de Chine, Pique and Linen. Jabots, high neck Guimpes, Georgette Collars and Vestees. Dainty Floral Voiles, 36-inch width, yafd. White Wash Materials for separate skirts, 36-inch width, yard, 590 and 65f. Lovely new Girdles for the summer gown. - , ■- - ... MONDAY-EVENING, Columbia; Mrs. Ezra Care, aa a Chl , nese girl; Miss Caroline Fishburn, I Japanese girl; Miss Mary Hcnch, Hungarian girl: Mrs. H. H. Orris, Polish girl; Miss Martha Garybill, Italian girl; Miss Jane Care, Syrian maid; Miss Grace Smith. Jewish girl; Mrs. Harry Wetteroth, Indian girl; Miss Eliza Buck, American teacher; Mrs. Lily Pittman, Armenian girl; Mrs. Charles Look, Hindu girl; Mrs. Harry Smith. Holland girl; Mrs. Da vid Felty, Persian girl; Miss Anna Schaner, Mexican girl;. Mrs. John Reese, mountain girl; Mrs. William Koons, Swiss girl, and Miss Fay Rook, Hungarian girl, and also Isa bel Rheln. The spokesman for all the nations was Mrs. Harry Schaner. Those acting as Christian tlagboarers Included Miss Marguerita Lazzarine, Miss Christine and Mrs. Holland. Those playing the part of minister and choir girls were Miss Marion Smith, Mrs. Edward Mumma, the Misses Ellen Holton, Anne Feeser, ltulda Longenecker, Sara Zimmerman, Hilda Mixell, Eve lyn Longenecker, Mary Moyer, Elsie Peifer, Martha Cassell and Sylvta Zarker. VISITING IX THE SOUTH Mrs. George Parker, who attended the Women's Foreign Missionary convention, held in Wheeling, West Va., last week Is visiting at the home of her cousin, the Rev. A. D. Craig, of Cameron, West Va. The Engagement Ring Of all things in the world, the en gagement ring deserves the most careful scrutiny," for it is worn as the symbol of the greatest and finest bond that can join two lives and it must be in every way, worthy of ex pressing the fine thought and feel ings for which it stands. It must be appropriate in its setting, perfect in its quality, and flawless in its beauty. Jacob Tausig's Sons, 420 Market street, have been established as jew elers and diamond merchant since 1867, and in those fifty years they have acquired a knowledge of dia mond values, and a reputation for fair dealing which is of inestimable worth, both to the experienced and the inexperienced customer, for the inexperienced customer feels that he is safe in trusting their judgment of diamonds, while the experienced cus tomer is in position to know, that the diamonds Tausig's offM - ' are ex actly what they are represented to be, and a selection made there from their comprehensive assortment -of diamonds is one that will never need to be regretted. Cretonnes For the Porch These first balmy days call allur ingly for the use of the porch, and at the Blake Shop, 225 North Second street, the new cretonnes for porch use are shown in the most delightful color combinations. Their assort ment represents a collection of cre tonnes of that excellent quality which launders perfectly—a feature which is of utmost importance, when the cushions are subject to constant use —while the patterns abound in striking and unusual designs which cannot be found elsewhere. The Blake Shop not only sells these cre tonnes by the yard, but does all sorts of upholstery work, making cushions to fit your wicker furniture at most reasonable prices, while the work is sure to be done in the most artistic manner. Estimates and suggestions are cheerfully furnished on request. GIVE SILK FLAG TO OLD PAXTON Impressive Services When Old Glory Arrives With Guard of Honor With most impressive services, a handsome silk flag was presented to Paxton Church yesterday by mem bers of the congregation. Before the sermon, the flag was carried up the aisle by Arthur H. Bailey, with J. Q. A. Rutherford, Sr., F. W. Rutherford, J. F. Dealt,and S. W. Peace, four Civil War veterans as guards of honor. In a timely speech, Mr. Bailey pre sented .the flag, which was received by J. Q. A. Rutherford, Sr., who said that such a gift was most appropriate at this time for Old Paxton Church, a pioneer in patriotism, always ready to give of her best sons for the life of the NY:ion. 'After the presenta tion Mrs. .v. P. Rutherford sang "The Star Spangled with the con gregation joining heaftily in the chorus. The pastor, the Rev. Harry VI. King, preached on "The Price of Lib erty. touching on the sacrifices the Nation may be called- upon to make, the great need of intercession, the spirit of freedom fiom hatred and vengeance and the great demand upon the Christiiln Church in the conflict. An unusually large congre ffsition was present and by a unani mous aim rising vote will petition the President of the United States to prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors during the war, jMid so conserve the food stuffs and protect our soldiers and sailors. Miss Elizabeth Cornery of Johns-' town is visiting her aunt, Mrs. C. D. Koch of the Commercial apartments. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey and Miss Elizabeth Bailey motored to Bryn Mawr for a week-end stay with Miss Martha Bailey. Miss E. Blanche Clute and Miss Edith Clute are guests of Ardmore friends.' Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Steiner have gone home to Pittsburgh after visit ing their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Horner, of North Third street, for a week. Miss Marie Kingsburg, of Jersey City, is stopping for a rew days with her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Walton, of State street. Mrs. John Maguire, of Huntingdon, is a guest of Mrs. Henry D. Boas, 505 North Front street. Miss Nelle Wilson and Miss Evfe lyn Wilson, of Cleveland, Ohio, went home this morning after a little visit With their sister, Mrs. James Henry Thompson, of Penn street. Mrs. Martin E. Olmsted, 105 North Front street, is visiting her son. Marlin E. Olmsted. Jr., at St. Paul's I School, Concord, N. H. District Superintendents For Harrisburg W.C.T.U. The Harrisburg W. C. T. U. has appointed the following district pres idents to whom report should be made of sickness or death among the members of this union. This is done to facilitate the work of the (lower committee and to keep the large W. C. T. U. sisterhood in close touch with each other. District superintendents are: Mrs. Dewitt Fry, 313 South Front street; Mrs. C. Kinter, 1 403 Kast State street; Mrs. \V. Cooper, 218 Cumber land street; Mrs. R. A. Ronemus, 816 Capital street: Mrs. S. Gardner, 1311 North Third street; Mrs. J. E. Mulli gan, 625 Mueneh street; Mrs. C. King, 429 Hamilton street; Mrs. Anna Kreider, 1715 North Fifth street; Mrs. J. Degray, 232 5 North Third street; Mrs. R. Irwin, 1812 Green street; Mrs. Harry Leonard, 1729 North Sixth street. The officers of the W. C. T. U. request that all mem bers clip this list and keep for refer ence. A X XOI XCE M A It It lA/ a c Venl.e edffes. e, Bc, 10c. lSttc. 36c i Many smart summer styles in Leghorn, White Milan, P Ti°enched'" u a "uU'eSthed"; it"?"?-' ori'"n<• and up |, New Merchandise in Our Art Dress Cottons ' nud"ertni" c i * n combination*. < Needle Work Department For Extra Values For Summer Ne " """red curtain.. . ' ' soutache braid., mi the.new color?." .< . Summer Embroidery w £ |.ar„e assortment of children'., printed . ...I "j8 C " embroideries. | Htiimncil hula, lawn nnd plUe, at Zephyr tiiiKluiin, Htrlpe. eheek. \|cr.erl....l . , Bt ' , , "™ a V™* 1 Popiilnr Price.. I Plnlds. ele.. 12J4c. 15c. 17c nnd 25c colored fclac awls. convent and BUc Mtenclled burlap cu.hlon. "!• Stripe tlaaue. 15c and 25c Colored burlap, Speclnl Price"!" ~° C Flouncing einbroiderle., OL ° % j Sport skirtlnic, Inriie nsaortment, Indow shade*. Special Price*. 15c, 10c and 25c 12-ln. linnd crocheted dollies . . 25c | luteM noveltle. 25c and up t ' ur all-linen Itnmlc aultlUK, all MA. rmj I E 50c *auipcd iiinde-up children* colors. Special price*. M% JL A < " OMn " ' Peter Thompson linen, Special j 4 White Goods Xew'Tst color Kiddle cloth. THE ARM\ , For Warm Weather 1 ihc and 28c SUPPLIES FOR RED CROSS WORK CAN . . ai: be found at our art needle- Intlin IIUOIIN laMeo. 18c nnd ITc Printed voile*, floral Pernlan Inwnß TlNdiifii xtrlne, nlald and chfck i,v t -v • • • .Mfrcerurdi bntite io and jgc Dexter s knitting cotton, all numbers, ball >0 white rKnmiirH .. . . 25c Household and Kitchen Knitting worsted, gray and navy, for mufflers, socks, scarfs, I&r-n'hJidmuslin*' iSSS Supplies gloves, wristlets and sweaters. 1 Kew tnner vollesi'check,'stripe a"nd l.nrxe sise ran carpet run* 25e Amber and bone knitting needles, all sizes 190 Up i fiKiiri'N Lot of wpeciai window NcreciiM, 23c Steel knitting needles, 2 for .•••• •54 < Special flaxona, alrlpea. check, and cinlvanUed drip pan, at Special * ' flKure* -5c I'rlccN. Rotted and IlKured Bwla*es. .. ~ t _ iic and 25c A " paiis at Most Wanted Silks For Summer Wear < Fine embroidered crepe at Special 1 Special Prices. Prices. Colonial Klass vases, larffe slse*, 25c in iiiii v nuiiili ' * White madra* 17e and 25c w n h ruiihers | Sneclni HUJIBI.I 1 Kit fc.ll | Gabardine anil basket weaves for p New Sport Silk*. Colored Tu.aah Silk at Special' 4 seperate skirts. TnrrlZl PrlrrJ* " n P " n " " washable Stripe SblrtliiK Silk. Prices. I Crepe for ladles' underwear. Special I rles. rs. White Washable Sntln Habutal at 4 Pnjnma checks, 10c, 12Vie, 15c and 15c and 25c Crepe de Chine. , Imitation Khaki Kool at Special . . . . Itubber door mats at Special Price., Colored Talfetn. Prices. 1/ Dimity checks and stripe*. nnd jyc K „rb.,e nt Special To'r'M StS& ' "n" 1 " """ " 18c and 25c 1 Tin wa.h boiler, a, Special Price.. ASOUTTER'S; (( 25n) lc to 25c Dept. Store DEPARTMENT // ' [ Where Every Day Is Bargain Day 213 Market St. Opposite Courthouse < . / X . LUTHERANS WELL MEET NEXT MONTH Three Churches Here to Send Delegates to 170 th Meeting of Ministerium 1 The Evangelical Lutheran Minis terium of Pennsylvania and adjoin ing States founded In 1748, will con vene June 4 at Allentown, for its 170tli regular convention. This is the old Synod of the Lutheran Church In this country. Harrlsburg is represented by three churches— St. Michael's, Zion and Holy Com munion. The Rev. J. H. Miller, pas tor of Holy Communion Church, is one of the statisticians of the Synod. More than 350 pastors and several hundred lay delcgules will attend the sessions. A feature of the sessions this year will be a monster celebra tion of the 400 th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. This will be held on the Campus of Muhlen berg College. The coming convention will mark the close of the first year of obliga tion under a president called and salaried to give his entire time to the activities of the synod. One of the most important business ques tions will be the final adoption of a new constitution and by-laws, which has been under construction and revision for several years. The Synod will be asked to give its approval to a movement by the na tional body—the general council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in North America—to mark the 400 th aniversary onf Protestantism bv a great thank-offering for missions. Penn-Harris Club Dance in Board of Trade Friday Members of the Penn-Harrls Club will hold an informal dance Friday evening, May 25, in the Board of Trade auditorium, the net proceeds to go toward the Red Cross fund. Masses of spring flowers will be used in deco rating, with Red Cross and patriotic emblems. The Sara Leraer orchestra will play and a large attendance is expected. Harvey L. Ensminger heads the committee of arrangements. WEEK-END VISITORS Miss Helten Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert O. Schutt and George Schutt of Enola were, guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Schutt of 12 North Fifteenth street, over the week-end. MAY 21, 1917. BALL FUNERAL TO BE HELD WED. Services For Retired Contrac tor Will Be From 127 Pine Street mSSm JOSEPH BAD!, Joseph Ball, aged 88, one of the most prominent retired contractors and businessmen of the city died yesterday at his home, 127 Pine street. He has been 111 for several months and during the last few weeks his condition has become more acute. Many of Harrisburg's best buildings stand as monuments of his engineering skill as a con tractor. Mr. Ball was born in Delaware on January 28, 1929 and early in life shipped before the mast as a sea man. When he returned he started work as a carpenter's apprentice and soon rose to a master carpenter and then builder and contractor. Dur ing his residence in Harrisburg he was also connected with many finan cial projects. Identified always with the Republican party he neverthe less steadfastly refused to accept any office that was offered him, pre ferring rather to give all his time to the business. In 1861 lie married Miss Lucretia J. Lutz. Two children were born, one daughter, Mrs. Joseph J. Weaver, of 127 Pine street, and one son, William G. Ball, who died re- cently. Four grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, the Rev. H. W. A. Hanson officiating. Private burial will be made in the Harrisburg Cemetery. SKRY'ICES FOR ROSS HARTZEMJ Funeral services for Miss Leta Hartzell, aged 21, who died yester day morning will be held Wednes day afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home, 843 Boyd street. The Rev. Edwin A. Pyles of the Sixth Street Methodist Church will have charge. Buy Diamonds Now at Dieners Sale Yott will never be able to get so much Diamond value for your money as you can at Diener's sale, for diamond prices are con stantly advancing. They always have. These dia monds were bought direct of importers and mounted by Diener. A written guar antee of quality and an agreement to repurchase at the full price paid, with interest added, given with each purchase. Prices range from SSO to SSOO. Sale ends June 2. DIENER J*,.. What We Say It la, It Is 408 Market St. The HallMark Store