4 INTERESTING PERSONAL NEW INTEREST IN SUNSHINE SOCIETY Reports Show Invaluable Aid Is Given Many Crippled Children of Citv Reports of Sunshine work made at the regular meeting of the Roberta Dlsbrow-Lloyd Sunshine Society held yesterday show a decided interest among the members for the work of brightening the lives of the sick and unfortunate in our community. Many visits were made and aid giv en, both material and "sunshiny." Many times it i 3 the cheering visit and the friendly interest that count more than money, and tlie society aims to stand for that, as the work of relieving need and poverty is so well done by other organizations in our city. There are v many cripples being continually looked after and they will all be remembered with a valen tine greeting even one little girl who is in a fresh air home. Assistance was given to shutins in nuAerous ways, and money was voted in several in stances to be given temporarily to tide over some bad times. The amount of $224.75 was turned over to the civilian relief depart ment of the Red Cross. This was the twenty per cent, of proceeds of the opera, "Out Somewhere." New members elected are: Mrs. R. E. Cahill, Mrs. T. Etelle, Mrs. I. P. Romberger and Mrs. A. S. Dillinger. ? A £ £ © * * ' ****** fs&aa g £ g, © g v In The Spring- 1 ® 1 1 . : 8* T | your fancy turns lightly or otherwise, to | f thoughts of cleaning and redecorating. f< © | Let us help you this year. We have unusual S A @ I lac ''' t ' cs > expert workmen, and a superior as- I a I sortment °f paper, windowshades, draperies, fi 3 ctc ' I ® Sg Our Terms are Moderate. ijj g Wall Paper Carpets Rugs || @ Interior Painting Upholstering 1] <& *1 Window Shades Draperies fii VI THE BLAKE SHOP | T Interior Decorations | q 2 25 North Second St. | f I f) (? "aoO^OBOaoa^OOQPOe^OOOaDOQOOOIMP^^^^^^^^^^x-nn^ona/i'. I Can You $5 a MI | If you can save $1.25 a week or S5 per month you | can own this genuine Victrola. With this Yictrola jj in your home you can enjoy the world's best music , rendered by the world's greatest artists. Why delay j purchasing this Yictrola when for only five dollars : we will deliver one to your home at once? TOMORROW'S OFFER: Our special offer for to-morow consists of this new style \ ictrola XA, in beautiful shades of mahogany or oak, with twelve selections of music, six 10-inch 75c double-faced records, to be selected by you from our complete library of over 5,000 numbers. Pay only $5 cash, we'll de liver complete outfit at once; bal- Cf\ ance $5 monthly. Total outfit.. . *7•%)\J I Order your \ ictrola and select your records on j this special outfit offer to-day— tomorrow may be too late. Other outfits at $24.50, $34.50, $49.50, $62, sllO, $165, $220 and $275 Hear the New February Victor Records J. H. Troup Music House TKOtTP PBUILDING 15 S. Market Square Store Closes aI fl , | TUESDAY EVENING, Give Little Party For House Guests; Mr. and Mrs. Myers, 309 Reily | I street, entertained Saturday evening ! ■ in honor of Miss Edna Bomgardner : [and Ellis B. Hope, or Montana. The j guests enjoyed dancing and music. A dainty supper was served to Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson, Mr. and j ! Mrs. George Kissinger, Mr. and Mrs. jC. E. Wennel, Mr. and Mrs. John | Plowman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bom- Igardner, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Myers, j.Miss Elizabeth Wyant, Miss Beatrice Plowman, Miss Katherine Plowman, Miss Edna Bomgardner, Miss Mil dred Bomgardner, Ellis B. Hope, W, W. Wyant, E. Kenneth Myers, Wil liam Wennel and Wesley Thomas. MISSIOXARY FROM AFRICA GIVES OUTLIXE OF WORK i Lewis A. Wenrick, a missionary I ] who has lately returned from Muh lenberg, Africa, gave a brief out line of his work there at a meeting j of Mrs. John Y. Boyd's Sunday! school class of Pine Street Presby-| terian Church. An interesting ex-, hibition of articles peculiar to the! natives was displayed by Mr. Wen rick. He is superintending the erec tion of mission buildings in addition to his other work. About forty mem bers were present. Miss Helen Kochenderfer and Miss Mildred Sheesley, of Paxtan&, have returned from a week-end* visit with Miss Martha Hyde, of Philadelphia. They attended the ! Penn State ivy ball while away. Floyd C. Rapp, Jr., who under- I went a slight operation at the Hart man Hospital recently, is recover-i ing. Miss Maud Stailey, who was in thei | Polyclinic Hospital is at her home, 1 in Camp Hill recovering from an op-1 eration. I SMILEAGE DANCE IS SUCCESSFUL j Proceeds of Patriotic Event to Be Used For the Soldiers The University Club smileage dance which was given last evening at the Civic Club house was one of | the most successful of patriotic I dances given this season. The club J rooms were gaily decorated with the j stars and stripes in every form con ceivable, and American flags and I pennants were used in profusion. The | proceeds of the dance will be used j to purchase smileage books for our j boys in camp. Cards were pro -1 vided for the few who did not care 'to dance. A well-arranged program was given by Europe's Type Orches tra. The committee of arrange ments included Khrman B. Mitchell, and C. Frederick Kammerer. On the list of patrons were club members and Mrs. F. Asbury Awl, Mrs. 11. It. Bent. Mrs. Howard M. Ringaman, Mrs. Henry D. Boas. Mrs. | John H. Boher, Mrs. J. William Bowman. Mrs. J. Austin Brandt, Mrs. Benjamin F. Burns, Mrs. James I. Chamberlin, Mrs. C. C. Cocklin, Mrs. K. N. Cooper, Mrs. Meade D. Detweiler, Mrs. Samuel F. Dunkl?, I Mrs. Carl B. Ely, Mrs. David S. | Funk, Mrs. A. Boyd Hamilton, Mrs. I Boss A. liickok, Mrs. W. O. Hickok. Mrs. V. I.orne Hummel, Mrs. Paul 1 Johnston, Mrs. M. I. Kast, Mrs. Har j ry 11. Keffer, Mrs. George B. Kiin kel, Mrs. John C. Kunkel. Jr., Mrs. j l Victor I.ecoq, 111, Mrs. George | Preston Mains. Mrs. William IS. Mc | Caleb, Mrs. William B. McCord, Mrs. William Pearson, Mrs. Frank A. I Bobbins, Mrs. Harry C. Ross, Mrs. ! John K. Boyal, Mrs. Edward R. | Sponsler, Mrs. Samuel C. Todd and others. Meeting of National War Aid This Evening An interesting program will be pre-! j sented at the Si's meeting of the Na- j tional War Aid to be held this even ing in the V. M. C. A.. Second and Locust streets. Mrs. William Jen nings, president, will preside and in vites all persons interested in war work to attend. A registration booth ] in charge of Mrs. Meade P. Detweiler | will be opened to all those who wish to join. j Miss Mary Belle Corbett, a soprano 1 soloist of note, will give several se ' lections. Miss Agnes Hess will play and Miss Florence L. Newbold, in i structor in expression at Irving Col i lege, is to present several readings. ! Interesting current events dealing with war conditions will bp briefly | outlined by Mrs. Charles J. Wood, Jr. ! Mrs. Herman Astrich is to read the j treasurer's report. Camp Curtin Knitting Club With Miss Simmons Miss Lorna Simmons, 2226 North Fourth street, was hostess for the Camp Curtin Knitting Club last eve ning at her home. Knitting for Red Cross was followed by a little social I hour. Refreshments were served to Miss Ethel Brlghtbill, Miss Helen DeHart. Miss Catherine Ross, I Miss Elizabeth Russell, Miss Belle j Simonetti, Miss Mary Sweigert, Miss Sara Rowe, Miss Anna Dororhy Haas, Miss Katherine Bixler, Miss Miriam Gray and Miss Lorna Sim- I rnons. I j XAVAJj AUXILIARY TO MEET j TO-MOHROW AT CIVIC CLUB j The Naval Auxiliary of the Har risburg Chapter of American Red | Cross will hold a meeting to-mor i row afternoon at 3 o'clock in the ! Civic Club House. Dr. Ellis L. Kremer is the chief speaker. Mrs. : Wilbur Harris will give several vo cal selections. Interesting letters j from boys in sen ice are to be read, i Miss Mary Cameron, president, will preside at the meeting. Mothers who ; have interesting letters from boys in service are requested to bring them i to be read at the meeting. SKRGEAXT HAMER RETURNS Sergeant Richard F. Hamer has returned to the Third Officers Train i ing camp at Camp Hancock, Ga„ i where he is at present located after : a ten days' furlough spent with his | parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. | Hamer, of 1100 North Second street, j ! Sergeant Hamer was given quite a ! farewell ovation by numerous of his ! | friends who went to the station to see him oft and gave him numerous packages of good things for himself land his comrades at camp. MCI IOLSOX-G REEX A WALT Miss Agnes C. Nicholson and ! Jaeo)> P. Greenawalt were married ;in St. Patrick's Cathedral yester ! day morning by the Rev. Daniel C. j Carey. The bride is the daughter of I Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Nicholson, 1641 I Market street. nit. ntfiXKM. SPEAKS Dr. Robert Ragnell Rpoke on "Higher Education and the War" at 1 The luncheon of the University Club at noon to-day. He Is a graduate of | Columbia University, and pastor of the Grace Methodist Episcopal ; Church. Miss Reba Morgart has re | turned to this city after spending ' three weeks at her home in Hazle- I ton. George Widder, son of Dr. and j Mrs. George H. Widder, 1254 Derry street, will return Monday to the | University of Pennsylvania after a. j short visit with his parents. John C. Shopp and Jerry Trevor, | of Key West, Florida, have returned to the University of Pennsylvania I after a short visit at Mr. Shopp's i home, 510 North Third street. Miss Margaretta Black, of Bltner Farm, is visiting Mrs. Hugh Pitcairn ! of New York. Mrs. Daniel Hastings has returned j from a visit with Captain and Mrs. ] Samuel W. Fleming, Jr., at An napolis. Mr., and is with Mr. and I Mrs. Ross A. Hickok, 119 State I street. Mrs. Fleetmann, of New York, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Berne H. I Evans, Elphinstone Apartments. Miss Helen Strayer, of Verdon, Va.. and Miss Carrie Gerberich, cf Dalphin, spent the week-end with ! Miss Elizabeth Harris, 107 Locust I street. Mrs. Lee Knisely and son, John, have returned to their home in Al toona after visiting her mother, I Mrs. J. W. Knisely, of Fourteenth land Haehnlen streets. | Miss Martha Bailey, a student at Bryn Mawr College, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey, of 1317 North Front street. Miss Mary B. Robinson, of 107 South Front street, is home after a visit in Baltimore and New York City. HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH K. OF C. VALENTINE DANCE A SUCCESS Younger Set in Attendance at Annual Affair in Cathe dral Hall Gym. Cathedral Hall gymnasium was the scene of an attractive dance last evening when the annual Valentine hop under the direction of the Knights of Columbus was given. Valentine insignias prevailed in the decorations. Music was furnished by Umlegrove's Orchestra. Amon*g the dancers were: -Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Morrissey, Mr. and. Mrs. E. V. Sourbier, Mr. ind Mrs. K. Koenig. W. Euker, R.J.Seitz, Miss Schwarz, T. J. Corcoran, Nor.i Clancy. Elizabeth Clancy, .John C. Rodgers, Timothy Euker, Miss Trip-' ner, Miss Vaughn, Miss Carrol, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Gohl, XV. B. Dowling, Jay Alex ander, John Huston, Edward Cahill, C. X. Lawrence. Thomas J. Cleary, Albert Weaver, Bessie Sullivan, Mary Blade, "Peg" Klade, Esther Voll, Gertrude Gil bert, Mr. and Mrs. F. L>. Green, F. McC.ready, J. R. Green, Miss Pow ers, Miss Catharine Morrissey, Miss Esther Gilbert, Mrs. F. L. Green, Mrs. Ed. Hunter, Miss B. Michels, Mrs. J. R. Green, Miss Hazel Hoff man, Miss Marian Hoffman, Miss Emma Swan. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Martin and William Martin, Miss Stella Althof, Hanover, Pa.; Miss Mary McGui*"j, William N. McGuire, Alice St. Peter, Elizabeth St. Peter. Mrs. J. Budes. Miss Catherine McNiff, Miss Rita G. McGinnis, It. A. McGinnis, Mi*, and Airs. J. Brennan, Victor Blhl, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Branigan, J. J. Keane, Miss Alice Abraham, Miss Helen Ollwein, J. E. Keane, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. James Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert J. Sourbier, E. J. Slentz, L. A. Schlitzer, Lieutenant Scherer. W. J. Cahill, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rodenhaver, C. Smith. S. Smith, Miss M. Herbert, Miss A. Sanano. Miss M. Boyle, Miss Schafmeister, L. E. Guarin, Miss E. Sweeney, Miss Scfceffer, Marie Elscheid, Mrs. W. J. Cahill. Miss Helen Dailey, Dr. Gil bert L. Dailey, Mr. and Mrs. Yetier, Mr. and Mrs. Carrol, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Yestadt, Mr. and Mrs. 11. W. Eckenrode, Frank Sarianno, Law lence Ocli, Evelyn Joyce, Mrs. Ca hill, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Mur phy. • RED CROSS AUXILIARY OF SEILKR SCHOOL MEETS The Red Cross Auxiliary of the Seiler school held their llrst meet ing for definite work yesterday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock. Thirty-three members attended and many patches for the slumber robe and several hospital bags were made. Further plans for the work were discussed and arranged. The auxiliary meets every Monday afternon in the school room to knit and sew. Mrs. Frank Payne, of 1901 North Front street, is home after a recent visit in Philadelphia. Miss Doris Rothert, of 901 North Front street, left this morning for a several days' stay in the Quaker citv. Miss Carrie E. Gerberich, of Dau phin, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Harris, of 107 Locust street. Bion C. Welker, who is in training in military service at Camp Meade, will spend the weekend at his home in Dauphin. Mr. Smyser, of York, spent the weekend with relatives and friends here. Miss Mary Hutman, of North Third street, will be hostess for the members of the C. A. O. Society of the 1010 class of the Central High school, this evening. Miss Sara Maloney, of Green street, is confined to her home by illness. Miss Katherine Etter, 209 Pine street, leaves this week for Prince ton, X. J„ where she will visit .Miss Augustus Grover. i; man, of Lancaster, announce the birth of a daughter, Dorothy Mae Ackertnan, February 8, 1918. Mrs Ackerman was Miss Mae Wingard of this city prior to her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bowman, 411 South Nineteenth street, announce the birth of a son, Marlin Edward Bowman, January 28, 1918. Mrs. Bowman was formerly Miss Rachael Gelstwhlte, of Steelton. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Jones, 1808 North Third street, announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Eliz abeth Jones, Sunday, February 3, 1918. Mrs. Jones prior to her mar riage was Miss Roseanna Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Russell A Eyre, 1704 Rcgine street, announce the birth of a son, Robert Andrew Eyre, Mon day, February 4, 1918. Mrs. Eyre prior to her marriage was Miss Pattl E. Spangler, of Waynesboro. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Hitz, of 110 South street, announce the nirth of a son, Howard Clark Httz, at the Keystone Hospital, Saturday, February 9, 1918. Mrs. Hitz prior to her marriage was Miss Elizabeth Wingeard of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Furman, 1614 Regina street, announce the birth of a daughter, Sara Jane Furman, February 11, 1918. DO YOU NEEDGLASSES? You cannot change civilization and present-day working con ditions. which cause eye strain. But you can and should get glasses that will help your eye sight meet the demands of the day. We make glasses right at a reasonable price'. cm ! £ohl.lßinkcnbarh&Kouß* j Optometrist* and Optician! No 22 N. 4TH. ST. HARRIIBURO, PA* \ ' "Where Glasses Are Made RlgUt" Water Expert in City to Get Data For Report on Revision of Rates N. Z. Ball, of the American Pipe and Construction Company, arrived in the city late yesterday to get complete data on the cost of main taining the city water works, water rates, and other figures in connection with the revision of the charges as planned by Council. He was sent here by J. W. Ledoux, of Philadel phia, who has been engaged to make a complete study of water depart ment costs and submit a proper scale of rates. Commissioner Hassler said to-day conditions at the pumping station are improving daily. Minor repairs to the large pump are being com pleted, but if necessary it could be started at once. At present the two old pumps and the electrical equip ment are being U3ed and are easily ! maintaining a supply of twenty-six fett of water, in the reservoir. Y. M. C. A. State Convention to Be Held in Harrisburg Charles M. Alexander, famous evan gelistic singer; I)'. B. Ainey, chairman of the State Public Service Commis sion; Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh, and Bishop Luther B. Wilson, are some of the famous men who are to address the Y. M. C. A. State Con vention, to be held in Zion Lutheran Church here, February 21, 22, 23. A program replete with Interesting fea tures has been arranged. The con vention is the fiftieth annual. The singing will be unde rthe direction of Charles M, Alexander and George W. Sweigcrt. ( IIKSTEIIFIKI.D Cl.l'll TO CiIVR SHItIKS OF DANCES The Chesterfield Club was organiz ed last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Fisher, is North Seventeenth street. Officers were elected as follows: President. Law rence K. C'alladliie; secretary, Miss llelen G. Fisher; treasurer and pub i & S s L ent, , K - Earle Unger. it was decided to give a series of dances for war relief purposes. The llrst, a unique costume dance, will be given at Hanshaw's Hall. March 8. Prizes will be awarded for the cleverest cos. i, u 'V,® s * The musk; committee includes \\ illis I-isher, is. Earle Unger and " nomas Stacks. A social hour was enjoyed after the business session. CHOP BIG ICICI.E An Icicle weighing several hundred pounds was chopped off the Colonial Theater at the corner of Market and Blackberry streets, by the Mt. Ver non and Friendship fire companies last night, in order to prevent dang er to pedestrians in the vlcinitv. Owing to the precarious position of the icicle, the walk had been roped off to prevent accidents. The Friend ship Company loosened the ice bv Playing a stream of water on it after which it was chopped off. The'oper ation took two hours. A Big February Furniture Feature at Burns' Quartered Oak Living Room Suit $23 While it is generally realized that prices are Here—as an example—is a three-piece quar higher than a year ago—in all lines—it is well to tered oak living room suit that is finished fumed know that there is a store that has maintained its and upholstered in imitation brown Spanish leadership for economies in FURNITURE OF leather—that is a wonder at the price and goes THE BETTER KlNDS—that store is BURNS'. .to show that big values are to be had at this store. The picture tells a better story than words can and the suit looks a great deal better than the picture * Suits. Tapestry Library Rocker Large Mahogany Genuine Quartered Oak or Arm Chair--Wing Back Finish Dresser Colonial Buffet-Plank Top sSPZ . $ 19 50 gt r S $ 24- 50 £ITZ. ? 29°° The wing back lb square effect and OLLIG 1/LLty It doesn . t tako more than half an eye very artistic. The tapestry upholstery i' Excellent cabinet work through- to see the exceptional quality In this of a splendid grade in rich color scheme. out the entire construction. Made buffet. The selected quartered oak is Large roll arms and shaped-high back with a large pattern mirror. For figured and of the choicest grain. The are excellent features. a well furnished bedroom. mirror back adds to the beauty. ' ( . , T. PricSv^ich^ave Food Will Win the War—Don't Waste it FAIR FOOD I PRICES Consumer prices ure figured on a quotation "cash-and-carry" basis. Credit and delivery prices may be higher. The Federal Food Adminis tration no authority to fix prices. It may, however, determine what are fair prices, based on reasonable pfoflts to the wholesaler ond retailer. It' your retailer charges more on a "cash .carry" basis, than the prices nam ed below, report him by letter to the federal Food Administration, Cham ber of Commerce. ConNiimer Itetnller Should III*? A \ N Pay** I'ay •Aavy (pea). 111.. I.V/fc-HU* IS-200 try (iiiiirrou >, Il.. l>-llc 12? Llmi. lb 10— IT*. IH-UOc white (marrow), ll>. 17'/.e is-20e BUTTER Crcnmcry. 1 11 53-S4e 54-Re Creamery, Prints, ll>. Jilt. 54,. Fresh I'rlnto, Hi 54,. Tub, Storage, lit ■!•(,. 54.55 c COttS HEAL ! Hulk, B flVio Hc I Pkg. of 2*4 lbs IS Vie 10-20 c t lly market, !t> 7 t . EGOS I I reuli, itox r.Se (10-n.lc City market, do*. .. ftS-OOe KLOIK Winter, 24-tb. linns 1.38 91.45 Spring:. !M-lli. hiiKsf l.rio-1.00 *1.70-1. N(l I,A HI) I'ure, 28-31 Vie 32-35e Compound, mi It., lb.. 23-24 c 20-2HC SUGAR POTATOES Retailer pnyHi Peniisyl vanln, IV o. I, <lO-11.. bushel. *l.r>o <0 91.00. Consumer should pnyi $1.7." to • I.INI bushel; 40c to fWle peek.. City Murketi Consumer Hhould onv 91.33 to 91..10 bushel. "Flour—Consumer must purchase one pound of another cereal with each one pound of Hour purchased. Con sumer is limited to twenty-four pound purchase. "Sugar—We are led to believe that present prices of sugar will remain the same for some time to come. | "Complaint has reached the local j Food Administrator that Hour and like 1 commodities sold In bags ond marked ito contain certain quantities has not I been holding out as to net weights. We suggest consumers experiencing I this trouble to get in touch with their | local Weight and Measure Bureau." Coal Famine May Be Over Within Two Weeks By Associated Press I Philadelphia, Feb. 12.—The coal 1 famine may end in two weeks, Penn ' sylvanla fuel administration officials ! say. Reports from the coal sections ! fay the railroad movements of an thracite and bituminous are now nearly normal and with mild weath er likely to continue the shipments of fuel will steadily increase. FEBRUARY 12, lyie. Threshermen in Annual Convention Here Tomorrow The convention of t.he Pennsylvania Threshermen and Farmers' Protec-! tive Association will open in the Chestnut Street Auditorium to-mor- ] row afternoon at 2 o'clock. Speeches j by J. Denny O'Neil, State Highway j Commissioner, and Senator William ! C. Spioul, will feature the session of ; the convention to-morrow evening, i Hoth these men are sciieduled to speak j on "Good Roads." Six hundred delegates from practi- | cally every agricultural county of thel states are expected at the convention.! which will extend over a period of three days. The Popular 2 Here are 2 good coffees, popular with housewives who want fine flavor and rich aroma. Choose. Buy a pound of both and see, please, which suits your taste. One or the other surely will. Golden Roast Coffee 30c lb. Is made from the best beans from the highlands of Brazil. It Is fresh-roasted daily and comes in tin-foiled, moisture-proof pack ages. It is a 35c coffee for 30c. Old Favorite Coffee 25c lb. Is a mellow, tasty coffee; packaged in stout moisture-proof bags lined with glasserine. 4c is saved in the packing. So you get a 30c coffee for 25c. i 4 , Your grocer these " ■ i, two kmkl coffees j **'"""" v for tlicm | j|S| R .H.LYON H Ry&BHMB: ii AURlstU'iu;, PA. *ssssiF| L \ 4 UIWIJWRft, fA. IV >4 J L.. ■ Board of Trade Is . State Headquarters State draft headquarters were to day removed to the first floor of the Board of Trade building, which lias been leased by the government so that the various branches of the draft administration may be centralized. The office of Major W. <!. Murdock, chief officer: the registration, special induction and filing bureaus were moved to-day from the Miller Bros, building and the draft disbursing bureau from the Franklin building. The distribution bureau will re main in the Cameron building. The new location will enable all officers to bo centralized and more rapid handling of business.
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