8 JOYOUS FRENCH GREET TANKS AS SAVIORS trum First Irought it was a metley erovrd which eame out of this Hae<s people In alt conditions and ilftMti htatty Xvalks of life-. Among them was the mayor. M-. Leslaln-, a mld<tle-arel man who acted as spokesman-. Tfiei first learned of the approach of the British from machine-gun Are in the distance* They were tmmedlataiy thrown into a state of excitement and watched for the Coming ot their friends from every vantage point Available. They had their first sight of the advancing forces at the bridgehead, afid saw coming with the attacking troops strange monsters which the." never dreamed existed. They Were the great tanks, and the people -Hired In amazement as these mighty engines ploughed their way forward. Only 880 Germans were holding the town, and all except a few left In the cellars withdrew five minute* be fore the British entered. With the civilians who greeted the British soldiers, one from Alsace and the ether frvrnt Iorralne, who had desert ed and were watting to give them selves up to the British, with whom they sympathized. Fe-4 li) Amertcaa Relief During the three yeara of tholr captivity the civilians were fed by the American relief committee. All other food wa requisitioned by the Germans, who imposed heavy penal ties on those who concealed any. For instance, the hiding of a bottle ot ordinary wine called for n fine of ten francs or a long term In prison and there was twice as scver a penalty CANDY A better candy 4^ ■ — better because — t _ _ It's oil homemade. ' w That means lyT"" purity ■ — and the II two fro hand In hand, in giving a yjT tastlness unat- \ tamable other- C HOCOLATE STIUWS—a hard candy filled with bitter chocolate. Special, :t(>r* lb ■ MOI.AS3KS MINTS a brittle molasses candy flavored with peppermint. 2Js<* Special, lb SXOW KI.AKES an entirely new confection, whipped cream dipped In chocolate and rolled In a flaky cocoanut. SOf 4 Special, lb Messimer's THIHO ST.. AT HRIGGS Hull Phone Pre-Thanksgiving Offerings OF Charming Dresses, Suits and Coats AT THE LADIES' BAZAAR At Special Price Reductions Just four shopping days to Thanksgiving and we have a most wonderful assortment of beautiful Suits, Coats, Dresses and Blouses All incomparably low prices for your approval and selection. Dresses Are Sharply In Fine Coats • Reduced We lead in show- ' he P r ' ces now are ing the smartest as sß.7s, $12.75, sortment of the Mg $16.75, $19.75, new Short Waisted ftp; to $29.75 ' Models— /7m\ I ' Beautiful coats in Pom Ajr, l j j", V/ Values $12.75 to $39.75 Pom, Silvertone, Velours, | /■ Broadcloths and Ker- <s?^ far I f\\ 1° fi' ie French Serge, seys. Many styles with !\j I j . >JI I \\—> T full fur collars and cuffs.' Lm [! °\ J I Jerseys, Charmeuse, Finely lined and in all col- £% 0 \ | Georgette and Velve- ® rs an( ' s ' zes * The prices o\ j -T", "T"',512.75 $15.98 $18.98 T ioU 0.1/ '"-I ' a °. em , r °"520.75 $22.75 - \-fn* with cut steel and T Yjgfrbeads. $24.75 to $44.98 t/ All are Ladies' Bazaar {j / 9 All colors and sizes. values. Smart Tailored Beautiful Blouses and Dressy Suits in the New Arrivals —that are so essen- In fine Georgettes, tial to every ward- Crepe de Chine, Voile /CS 'w r ' 1 robe are now reduc- and Longries some %■ ed and offered at the very effective hand em- following low broidered designs in lj ffiMek $14.75 $18.75- The prlces are II $22.75 $26.75 85c $1.85 $2.85 -V? ffitf-lf V $29.75 and $3.85 $4.25 '(. $39.75 • to $12.75 M/h "W " 1 jidies' Bazaar Values You will be delight / \ Were From $18.98 to , aS , we were with /I Vv •. and val - LADIES' 8-10-12 South Fourth Street FRIDAY KVENING, fter hiding a bottle of champagne. Many persons set vert terms in ja.il n?r hitched YielMns of he at-dert. TUe* wel-ft Wt4l H&\ however owing to AmeHeart 1-allfef.. fehd fell wf them #i>pet-ed t be ileMkhy-. The Qet'mattS fetfitttted all the hwusea tit the torrx Mf thetl l furnt latii ftfl srtott s th# entered-. Amntm the hottsei (litis |>llla?red Were ttve magnificent flint l ?**!*-. All Irtett ot milHarrr age were arrested and Bent to HetlrtanSS \Vumeti Wet* fontpelled to di> ait htanneo a# worh, sueh as sweeping atYeeta, washing clothes ot Herman ofneel'B And wsltitifi on offt eers. Tile mayor declared his belief (hat (lei-many watt actually starving: said there seemed to be no doubt that the civilians In Hermany were under going great lmrdehlna. Among the most Interesting of the refugees was a man of military age who had hidden In a cellar for threa years to earane the Germane nnd had been fed by Ills wife with an ek'tra ration of food allowed her because ahc had a baby. This man 1* thlrtyflve year* old and In the rrdltoary oourse would have been ar rested and sent to a prison vamp us soon as the Hermans entered the town. He did njit want to leave his wtfe and baby and so hid In a secret pines In the cellar, thereby making himself liable to the death penalty fT detected, Herman oflloers came to live In his house and dally ho heard them tramping about above him. In accordance with the custom, this house and all others Were searched every little while to aee If any one was concealed, but the German* never discovered his hiding place. Ivach day while the officers were away his wife smuggled his little store of food and water to him. When the British entered the town the wife, after making sure thjtt they were Indeed British, want home and brought out her husband, who hud Ms tirst glimpse of the outside world since August. 1914. It was a queer fact that the. Hermans were to have searched the house again the day the British captured the town. This refugee seemed to be In fair health, notwithstanding his confine ment, but his nerves were badly shattered ruid he wept continually to-day as his story was being re lated. He was clinging to a bag con taining several hundred francs which he had carried with him Into his cave. TIDIXJGS EDITOR TO SPKAK Meclianlcsburg, Pa., Nov. 23.—0n Sunday morning at 8.30 o'clock Miss Emma D. Messlnger, formerly of Hanover, but now of I-emoyne, edi tor of "Missionary Tidings," the offi cial missionary magazine of the United Evangelical Church, also president of the Central Oak Heights School of Method, will speak in the Grace Evangelical Sunday school on the subject, "The Ultimate Aim of Sunday School Work." Quality Highest Always PERSONAL AND NURSES WORKING WITH OUR ALLIES Young Women Well Known Ilere Announce Their Safe Arrivnl in France NURSES IN SERVICE Mrs. Stanley G. Backeiistoss of 1115 Murket street, has Just re ceived announcement of the safe ar rival of Miss Pearl E. Gaupp of Ellzabethville and Miss Elsie F. Mackey of Philadelphia "Somewhere in France" where they are with the Navy Base Hospital, 5, U. S. Navy, R. F. The young nurses who have frequently visited here, were class mates of Mrs. Hackenstoss, graduat ing with her from tho Methodist Episcopal Hospital Training School. Philadelphia, in 1916. They enlisted for hospital service some time ago and sailed for France early in No vember. BAJUUSBURG <66Sb TELEGRAPHt CLASS DECIDES FOR RED CROSS L.K.Brlningcr's Bible Class of Memorial Lutheran Sunday School Holds Meeting Mrs, J, M, Martin, of 5* North Twelfth street, Tvaa hostess for class No. 1 of Memorial I.utherau Sunday school, taught l<y D. K. BVlnlnger. During routine business It was decid ed to take up Red Cl'OM work, The social feature* were appro priate to tho Thanksgiving season and after muslo refreshments were nerved toi Mr. and Mrs, 1,. K. Brln- Inger, Miss Ellzuboth Gilchrist, Mrß. K. E. Clark, Miss Kara E. Davis, Mrs. l.loyd Dunkle, Mrs. W, G. Kbersole, Mrs. J. U. Hoffman, Mrs. 18, J, Page and daughter, Ataxias HoiTmun. Mrs. F. W. Steckley, Mrs. Arthur Wagner, Mrs. A. Voder, Mrs. Fred Yeager and daughters, Helen and Mildred, Mrs. 1. B. Wolf, Mrs. Hawk and daughter, Mrs. F. M. Becker, Mrs. W. G. Hoov er and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Martin and daughter, Jeraldlne Martin, and Master James Martin,' Jr. Present Spanish Comedy Before Spanish Club The Harrlsburg Spanish Club was delighted over success of their Jlrst Spanish given at club 'meeting last night. Prof. C. E. Roche hacl the leading role as doctor. Profes sor Roche has studied Spanish In other Institutions and is at presont continuing tho Harvard University course at the School of Spanish. His part was well rendered. Walter B. Doebler, who played the role of first patient In first scene and Miss Ester B. Uau, patient In second scene, have only been Btudying a month, the latter in the Y. W. C. A. classes. Not only the remarkable lines, but the Spanish shrugs, grimances and gestures delighted the audience. The Spaniards in attendance were de lighted to be able to understand every word. "Home Sweet Home" was sung by all accompanied by Miss Anna Bren naman. Samuel Scheln played well a vio lin solo and encore, accompanied by Mr. Isaacman. Senores Qonsalez, Castano and Rodrlgnez made their first visit to the club and took membership, Join ing both circles, liable to refuse the vigorous importunities of either. Mr. Rodrignez Is studying English at the School of Spanish. All are natives of Spain, employed at the Bethle hem Stael Company. They gave pleasant talks in answer to the Span ish salute given by the audience. In attendance were: Miss McGin nis. Miss Helen Brenneman, Mr. Bruce, Miss McCacklin, Miss Mosey, Miss Catharine McNlff, Miss Sarah Ream, Miss Claire Brown, Miss El senhart. Miss Mabel H. Nlssley, Miss Barbara Hlllard, Miss Mae B. Mc- Ilhenny, Miss Theresa Martin, Mrs. William C. Crerie, P. Kamerer, Mrs. Carl Shatfley, Professor Roche, J. Doebler, Professor Hoke, Miss Claja H. Hook, Miss M. Edna Engle, Miss Mary Dennison, Mrs. C. C. Bond, Miss Catharine Miller, Miss Blanche Hillard, Miss Esther L,au, Samuel Schien, Harry Isaacman, J. Bender, Ridrlgnez, Gonsalez, Castano, Miss Theodora Sangree, Miss Fager, Miss Amelia Durbin. Miss Julia Bishop. Mrs. Menges and Master Crerie. Mrs. Menges was hostess. Mrs. H. I. Miller of 403 Walnut street, is home after visiting in Oak dale and Pittsburgh. Miss Helen Miller and Melvin Key are home after a short stay with Mrs. E. C. Smyser in Churchtown. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Kennedy have gone home to Brooklyn after a week's stay among relatives in the West End. Miss Clarice Stewart and her brother, tester Stewart, of Pittsburgh, arrived in .town to-day for a brief visit with Air. and Mrs. Charles T. Young. J. Calvin Rawn, of Cheyney, River Road, is home after spending some time visiting his sons, E. Van Ness Rawn and A. Uryson Rawn. in West Virginia and Tennessee. ' TTEWS Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lesley Payne of Pittsburgh, former Harrisburgers announce the birth of a soi), Chalmers Duane Payne, Thursday, November J5 1917. Mr. and Mrs. D. Myron Hawk, of 1516 Swatara street, announce the birth of a daughter, Margaret Alice Hawk, Saturday. November 17, 1917. Mrs. Hawk was Miss Eenore Hul sizger. of Milton. Pa., prior to her marriage. We Have It! . A Substitute For EGGS One 25c Can of EGG-SUB is equal to three dozen fresh eggs Satisfaction Guaranteed Also bear in mind we still have a fine SANTOS COFFEE 20c lb Other Grades 25c, 30c, 350 . IMPERIAL TEA CO. 213 Chestnut St. P. S—The Holiday nuts have arrived. MISS HOFFMAN HEADS THE S.S.S. Popular Central High Senior Elected Present of School • Society Last Evening y f" Br. I SjaJr r MISS HELEN K. HOFFMAN At a meeting of the S. 8. S. Club held last evening at the Heister Mansion, Riverside, Miss Helen E. Hoffman was unanimously elected president. Miss Hoffman Is one of the most popular girls In school and is a member of C. H. S. Club and j choir. The girls motored to the I mansion and after their arrival two 1 new members were Initiated, Miss j Dorothy Arnold and Miss Margaret i Smith. Miss Margaret Smith was eleced vice-president and Miss Kath erlno Curl secretary-treasurer. After much discussion It was decided to hold a meeting a different night every week until Christmas. The club will give a Christmas party from 0 to 8 o'clock Christmas eve for twelve little orphans. This will be followed by an Informal party und dunce for the club members and their friends. After the business ses sion dancing und a inurshmaliow toast helped pass the evening merrily. S. I*. Q. It. Give Program Miss Katherlne McNift, UOS North -Second stret, will entertain the members of the S. P. Q. R. Society of Central High at her home this evening. The society was organised last year by students especially in terested in Latin classics and has a membership of thirty seniors. Miss Edna Engle will assist Miss McNiff in directing the work, Election of the following officers will be held: Consul primus, consul secunda, de rarious, secretaria and ctnsores. An interesting program has been pre pared and will be presented as fol lows: Latin quotations by members; history of work of S. P. Q R., o( 'l7, by Miss Engle; S. P. Q. R„ of "tB, outlined; reading of a Latin dram atization, "The Conspiracy of Orge torix;" the Ilrst oration against Catalina dramatized; Cicero, Miss Helen Appleby; Catalina, Miss Bertha llaurer; First Psalm in Latin by members; singing of "Te Cano Patria," (tune of America) by members. S, S. Club Tea Miss Alice Holbert, 2332 North Sixth street, entertained the S. S. S. Club of Central High yesterday at an informal tea in honor of Miss Lillian Moster who is leaving for a short visit to New York. The guests included Miss Lillian Koster, Miss Evelyn Snyder, Miss Helen Rom berger, Miss Winifred Tripner, Miss Ruth Marks and Miss Holbert. MISS WALI.OWKU IS HOSTESS TO SOME YOITNU EOI.KS Miss Clara Wallower entertained at her home, 424 Cumberland street, last evening. The house was prettily dee orated in a color scheme in orange and gold, and the table centerpiece was a cluster of large chrsanthe mums. In attendance was the Misses Agnes Hall. Anne Reitzel, Margaret Shenk, Ruth Webster, Margie Heller, Clara Wallower. and John Shearer. Lloyd Smith, Edward Wal lower. Ernest Dyer. Henry Mvers, Charles Bay and Alfred Shoemaker. Games and music were enjoved and prizes were won by Ruth Webster Margaret Shenk, Lloyd Smith and Edward Wallower. SOIDERS-BILLKT MARRIAGE On Thursday morning. November 22, at 11 o'clock Miss Harriet H. Billet of Landisville, Lancaster county, was united In marriage to 'lra L. Souders of the same place. The Rev. H. S. Hershey performed the ceremony at his residence. 2110 Green street. Mr. and Mrs. Souders took a trip to Juniatef'county and will j reside in Landisville. | WITH 1812 EXECUTIVE ROARD j Mrs. Samuel Z. Shope. of 610 North Third street, was in PhiladeL | phia yesterday attending a meeting of the State Executive Board United States Daughters of 1812 at the Rit tenhouse. Mrs. Shope is state corre sponding secretary and had the pleasure of being a guest of Mrs. Henry James at luncheon at the Rittenhouse. im. SWAM.OW OFFICIATES The marriage of Mian Helen Clara Schaffner and Charles Rossiter Co burn, both of this city, took place Thursday afternoon, November 22. at 25 South Front street, the residence of the Rev. Dr. Silas S. Swallow, who officiated. DONATION FOR RED CROSS It was announced this mQrnlng by j Alfred C. Kuschwa. organist of St. ; Stephen's P. E. Church that the I organ recital given by Samuel A. ) Baldwin on the new organ of the ' church, early In the week has netted the Red Cross 447.53. TO SERVE COUNTRY Roy P. M. Davis, president of the Mt. Union Refractories Company, also president of the Central National Bank, has offered his services to his country, and was recently called to Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Davis and their fam ily came here to reside at 1926 North Second street about three years ago. Mr. nnd Mrs. Ellsworth Benedict, of Rochester. N. Y.. were recent guests of their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Car roll Brown, of North Second street. Miss Sue Rogers and her sister, Miss Marie Rogers, went home to Jer sey City to-day after a week's stay among relatives In town. Mr. and Mrs. J. Warren Baer, of Phoenlxville, are the guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Holman, of Camp Hill. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Nestor, of 1921 Park street, will spend the- weekend with B. F. Small and familv. in Cham bersburg. Entertain Church Choir at Erb Home, Old Orchard Mr and Mrs; Si M. Erb entertain ed the members of the Redeemer Lu theran Church choir at their beauti ful home at Old Orchard, last even ing. Aftei* vocal and Instrumental se lections by members ef the eholr and the participating In several musical games the guests vrere ushered to the dining-room where a etimptubus sup per was served. The decorations were ferns and chrysanthemums, and chrysanthemums were given as sou venirs. Toasts were responded to bv several members of the choir and aii evening long to be remembered was brought to a close by the rendering of several selections, expressing ap preciation to host and hostess. The choir of the Redeemer |n num ber and efficiency has never been as strong ns at present. Twenty-three members were present, Including the Ret'. M. E. Bhafer, Latrobe Barnitz, Grover Wolf, Andrew Lutz. Felix Lutz, 15. Htouffer, C. DeHart. ft Hart- Davis, Miss Gertrude Boitou, Miss Margaret Cover, Miss Sue Dun kle. Mrs. Snyder, Mrs, Sweger, Miss Margaret BhOnflf. Miss Anna Staley, Mrs. Mull, Mrs. Kiillnger, Miss Ester Mt. ,: f/'i Mr, Wi Vo , gler ' Mrß ' Winand, Mlm Helen Plaek, Miss Catherine Matter. KKIIIHTKK IN WAR AID Members of the families of sol diers from Hurrisburg and vicinity who have not yet registered ns mem bers of the National War Aid may do so to-day und to-morrow. Arrangements were made yester day with Astrich's and Bowman & Company stores' managements for registration booths, and members of the organization committee will be on hand between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock In the morning and from 2 until 5 In the afternoon. Witmer, Bair and Witmer ANY SUIT |550.001 ANY COAT For the Best High Coat in th A daring sale that has always met with i mmediate success. Your unrestricted choice as long as they last. Bolivias, S-'lvertones, Fine Velours, Plushes, in COATS. Silvertones. $55 00 to $79 Ve ~ JUrS * in SUITS - Regular stock garments that sold originally from • - Your Choice sso.oo ' A Few Items' ■> ®i' vcr,onc $75.00 Hose T11 p e S7*">o Concord Bolivia 565.00 rek i n Blue Bolivia Coat With fancy Bolivia Coat with line Coat Full silk lined Coat —ln Silvertone a >jd large col,ar ' Hudson seal collar all with deep border cuffs velour large Hudson cuffs and border of Aus- around belt— and collar of Australian, seal collar and cuffs— Irulian opossum— opossum— sso.oo $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $72.50 ROSE TAUPE VELOUR SUIT With *69.75 SILK VELVET SUIT ln navy larce choice Hudson Seal collar and cuffs. tCfl f|fi squirrel collar. *c 'e\ r\e\ Size 40 OOU.UU S ize 3ti $50.00 $67.50 ROSE TAUPE VELOUR SUIT ln $72.50 BROWN SILK VELVET SUIT With ss^ssrsss.'^ss' sso.oo rr. , . n . , ™ : $50.00 Special Purchase of Pom Pom Coats 'The much wanted American Bolivia Coats in a wide range of colors and styles— AT A LOW PRICE $12.50 POM POM COATS —ln greeit, brown and $39.75 POM POM COATS In Beetroot hrnun taupe, lull silk lined in sizes 18 to 40. <33 50 reindeer, black and rfavy; silk lined all 4>on s P ecial tPJO.SJU around belt- Special 3>OZ.SU $39.75 POM POM COATS Full silk lined; $31.50 POM POM COATS Full lined in tauno $31.50 sr ss $25.00 Smart Blouses From 36 to 54 Sizes ntf s N ni' Stylps G f, or h Wash Satin Skirts In Special showing of New Blouses for dres3y white Bisque" taupe and and Whlte ' H " e " Stout Waists from 46 to '' t, J navy. Special, clal, 54 in Georgette and silks. sult slides $4.95 $7.75 $4.95 t0 SIO.OO slo.™ 10 $15.!!! Witmer, Bair and Witmer Fine Fox Furs Fo Taupe Fox and Chocolate Fox—the colors X ox an< * mer '° an r °® s A vari'ety of stunning and exclusive models matched and made by experts, from carefully selected pelts. Remark able and reliable values. FRED B. HARRY SEVENTEEN NORTH THIRD STREET HARRISBURG, PA. NOVEMBER 23, 10iX Bridal in Washington of Much Interest Here Mr. and -Mrs. William E. Anwyll, of ("amp Hill, are home from Wash ington, J}; C„ where they attended the marriage of Miss Vera. Elizabeth Hall, of .that, city, to their son, lieu tenant H. Ijeeds Anwyll, of Camp Meade. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Hall. 1789 Lanier Place, with the Rev. George Dudley, rector of St: Stephen's Church, offici ating. Only members of the Immediate families attended. lieutenant Anwyll is a graduate of Harrlsburg Tech nical High school and was in his third year at Penn-State when war was declared. He entered the tlrst officers' training camp at Fort Ni agara, at the conclusion of which he received his commission. Since Au gust 27 he has been detailed at Camp Meade, but will probably be ordered south somewhere in the near future. TO HREET MRK QVENZUEB Mrs. Wilson S. Bbersole enter tained at a G o'clock dinner yester day afternoon in honor of Mrs. Wm. E. Quenssler, wife of Dr. Quenzler, who Just returned from an extended visit to Richmond, Va. The table decorations were of yel low chrysanthemums and favors were presented to each guest. The following were present: Mrs. Wm. E. Quenzler. Mrs. Harry Ward and son, Mrs. Arthur I-ioeser. Miss Jeanette Wingard Mrs. Maud Cooper, Mrs. B. R. Beistel, Mrs. James Eastright, Mrs. J. A. Hagerman. Mrs. Charles Hall and Mrs. W. S. Ebersole. Mrs. J. W. Fllckingw, of 2102 North Fourth street, left to-day for Indian apolis. Ind., to visit her cousin, Mrs, J. D. IClnsier. M Rubin & Rubin 1 Glasses Relieved Me of Headaches X can't think of enough good things to say In praise of kubin & Rubin glasses, for they have - certainly proved a blessing to me. says Mrs. E. Mader, of 1245 Bailey street, tins city. I was so miserable w.th pains In my head that it was necessary for me to go to bed, until a friend of mine rec ommended their glasses for my headaches, and 1 was so very glad because T went to therii and had my eyes examined and they fitted me with a pair of glasses and after 1 used them a few days I began to get relief, Now my head feels so good that I can hardly realize that I ".'I 1 A he Hame Person. Rubin & Hub n glasses have done it all and I am glad to recom mend them to any person who Is suffering with headaches, for I know relief will follow their use. Eyes Examined Free No Drops Used Glasses n> l,n> nm SI.OO RUBIN & RUBIN EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 320 Market St. Over The Hub. Open Wed. and Sat. Evenings. Bell Ptannr, 20110-\V.
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