6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS OF INTENSE INTEREST CARD BENEFIT FOR POLYCLINIC Ladies' Auxiliary, of the Hos pital Will Entertain De lightfully on Saturday The Ladles' Auxiliary of the Har risburg Polyclinic Hospital will give a card benefit on Saturday afternoon, June 1, at the Civic Club, North Front street, for the benefit of the nurses' new home, 1524 North Sec ond street. Many tickets have been sold and a large attendance is ex pected. The committee in charge is as fol lows: Chairman, Mrs. Edward Klr by Lawson; Mrs. Robert E. Holmes, Mrs. Gustave F. Koster, Mrs. J. A. Warner, Mrs. R. J. Schuyler, Mrs. H. O. Burtnett, Mrs. B. Frank Snavely, Mrs. L. Vernon Fritz, Mrs. H. C. Rineard, Mrs. E. E. Haegner, Mrs. Ralph P. Essig, Mrs. Alvin I. Miller, Miss Nellie J. Bennett and Mrs. W. Lloyd Grimes. STORY TELLERS MEET The annual business meeting of the Harrisburg branch o£ the Story Tellers League will be held this evening at 7 o'clock, sharp, in the directors' room of the Public Li brary. Election of officers will pre cede a brief program, the meeting to dismiss so that members may attend the lecture this evening in Chestnut Street Auditorium. ————^ The Best Cup of COFFEE You ever drank is found In GOLDEN ROAST , or OLD FAVORITE Selected bean, our Special Blend. Once used, always WANTED Don't "try" it, but Buy it. SATISFACTION in every drop. Golden Roast.. 30c lb. Old Favorite.. 25c lb. R. H. Lyon, Importer Harrisburg, Pa. V i ' Eat Ice Cream eveery day— 407 it's good for you The • r\ |@bl Every-Day /"\UR pure Ice Cream is more than a dessert. Its food value exceeds that L a of most table foods. - 1 1 A quart of our Ice Cream has the la i same food value as a pound of steak or four pounds of potatoes. We leave it to BY any member of the household which ia I the most appetizing. Try our Ice Cream in your home. Be sure to ask for— . 1 HERSHEY's] SUPERIOR ICE CREAM 1 Made by ' Hershey Creamery Co. _ TUESDAY EVENING, H4RmSBUR&CAi& TELEGRXPH MAY 14; 1918. COMMUNITY SONG MOST INSPIRING Large Gathering Enjoys Old Favorites and Patriotic Numbers Last Evening About 500 people gathered in the Technical High School auditorium last evening for the first of the song festivals arranged by the Community Singing Committee, singing the old, loved songs under the inspirational direction of Frank A. McCarrell, or ganist and choirmaster of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church. The new songbooks, "Old Favorite Songs," presented by the J. H. Troup Music Mouse, were ( used, with both music and words, so that part-sing ing was possible. From the first number, "America," down through "Love's Old Sweet Song," "Mnssa's in the Cold, Cold Ground," "Comln' Through the Rye" and others to the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," with Mrs. Lee S. Izer singing the verses and the audience the- choruses, the singers were all with Mr. McCarrell, respondihg wonderfully well to his magnetic leadership. Tl)e Community orchestra, directed by Dr. Strausbach, opened the pro gram by playing Lachmer's "Four Ages of Man" in artistic manper and afteV" half a dozen songs by the au dience the Pennsylvsinia Railroad Men's Glee Club, directed by Ira Behney, spiritedly sang "Marching," by Tro*>re, with J. P. Gibson taking the solo parts; "California," with K. H. Gottschall, soloist; "Raus Mit Kaiser," C. N. Jackson and chorus, and in responses to hearty encores, "When the Red Dawn Is Shining." Walter Gibson, soloist. The Harris burg Trio, Sara Lemer, violin; LeNora Fry, harp, and Mrs. Zimmer man at the piano, pleased everyone by their interpretation of "Allegro Maestoso," Noberg, and "Marche Solonelle," Gounod. This festival is the first of a series of similar ones to be held every now and then, some in the churches of the city and others out of doors, and with band concerts in the city parks. Wellesley College Club Elects in Lancaster The annual business meeting of the Wellesley College Club of South eastern Pennsylvania was held Sat urday at the home of the Misses Sener, 233 Charlotte street, Lancas ter. The chief business of the after noon was the reports of various t ommittees and the election of of ficers. For 1316-18 the officers were: President. Miss Anna Margaret Mil ler, 'l4, Harrisburg; vice-president. Miss Florence Holahan, 'lO, Lancas ter; recording secretary, Miss Clarissa Claster, *l4. Harrisburg; corresponding secretary-treasurer, Miss Agnes Shand, 'l4, Lancaster; for 1918-20, the following board was elected: President, Mrs. Edwin M. Hartman, '94, Lancaster; vice president, Mrs. Raymond Gillepsel, 'O9, Harrisburg; recording secretary. Miss Marporie Day, 'l4, Strasburg; corresponding secretary-treasurer. Miss Bessie Kast, 'OS, Harrisburg; graduate councillor, Miss Anna Sener. Besides the election of officers, In teresting reports were read from all absent members concerning war work done by them. In attendance from Harrisburg were Miss. Anna Margaret Miller, Mrs, Warren B. Keim and the Misses Bessie and Virginia Kast. Members of C. A. 0. Club to Meet Tomorrow Night I Miss Martha Cresswell. of 208 Har | rls street, will be hostess for the j members of the 1917 C. A. O. Soror j ity at her home to-morrow night. | The members who will enjoy a | cozy evening with knitting, chatting and refreshments include: MiSs i Helen Wall, Miss Caroline Hahn, j Miss Getha High, Miss Romayne Royer, Miss Gertrude Weston. Miss j Mary Alma Allin. Miss Evelyn j Speakman, Miss Margaret Landis, | Miss Margaret Wingeard, Miss Alice I Schwab and Miss Catherine Simon ettl. • DIRECTORS MEET IN CIVIC CLUB Tablet Markers Are Ordered and Fly Contest Plans Are Rapidly Shaping An important meeting of the board of directors of the Civic Club was held at the clubhouse yesterday morning. Much interesting business was transacted and reports from the various departments and committees were read. Misa Eleanor Shunk, chairman of the tablet committee, reported tho signing of the contract for two tab lets, one of which is to be placed on the outside of the clubhouse and one in the lounge, As memorials to Mr. and Mrs. William Fleming. These tablets, of copper and brass, costing SBOO, are to be paid for from the SI,OOO fund left by Mrs. Fleming for that purpose. By a unanimous vote of the board it was decided to invest the remaining S2OO in Liberty Bonds, the interest from which is to be used to keep the tablets in order. Fly Content Shaping: Mrs. Solomon Hiney, chairman of the fly-swatting committee, reported that 11,000 fly circulars had been printed and distributed among the schoolchildren and the city nurses. It was decided to hold two contests this year, the first in the months of June and July, the second in August and September. In addition to the payment of 5 cents a pint for dead flies, prizes will be offered to those who turn in the greatest amount. Mrs. Mabel Cronise Jones, chair man, reported for the program com mittee that Mrs. William L. Keller, president oi> the Wednesday Club, has prepared a fine musical pro gram which will be given in the clubhouse next Monday afternoon at* the last social meeting of the year. Miss Martha Buehler, chairman of the outdoor department, reported that S4O has been raised by this de partment. This money will be hand el over to Donald. McCormick, who will use it to purchase seeds to be planted in the different war gardens throughout the city. > National War Aid Hears of Menace of Germany Mrs. Tade-Hartsuss Kuhns, who spent many years in foreign travel and made her home in Germany, told members of the National War Aid last evening in Fahnestock hall of the German menace from a per sonal standpoint. Mrs. Kuhns Is opposed to drop ping the study of German from school curriculums and said that much of Germany's success was due to the fact that her countrymen are good linguists. She also advocated the study not only of German gov ernment but also of German history so that the world may learn of the false lies with which Germany has been saturating history. Mrs. William Jennings, president, told of the society's plans for the parade on Saturday afternoon, and that they expect to have the largest representation of any organization In line. Mrs. Wilbur F. Harris led the singing with Miss Alice Marie Decevee at the piano, singing as a solo, "Somewhere in France." The Rev. Mr. Robinson, of Dauphin, made the opening prayer, and brief reports were given by Mrs. Herman P. Miller, secretary, and Mrs. Her man Astrich, treasurer. PARTY OF YOUNG FOLKS HIKES TO MECIIANU SnCRG A party of young folks chaperoned by Mrs. J. Stroch hiked to Mechan iesburg Sunday. After their arrival o p!cnl'- luncheon was served under the tree.* to Miss Anna Selfon. Miss Pruss, Miss Lena Yortoe, Miss Mae Grand. Miss Bessie Frank, Miss Rose Shulman, Miss Sarah Stroch, Samuel Morris, Jack Itern stine of Baltimore. Abe Arch. Lena Sharosky, Jo Smeyme of Philadel phia, Mitchell Wolfe and Ben Yoffee. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The annual banquet of the fed erated industrial clubs will take place Thursday evening at the Y. VV. C. A. The guests of honor are Miss Annctta Deitman, field secretary of the Y. W. C. A., the board of direct ors and the industrial committee. About 150 guests are expected to attend. A number of girls from the High School Club will serve. Monito Club Meets A meeting of the Monito Club was lield last evening in the club room of the Y. W. C. A. After the business session a social hour was enjoyed by Miss Kathryn Lereh, Miss Alva Maus, Miss Mary Eechtel, Miss Katherine McLaughlin, Miss Fannie Mcl/ain. Miss Thetma Klaiss and Miss Peggy Divan. At a recent meeting of the T.aetus Club Miss Ruth Arnold was elected to represent the club at the confer ence of Federated Industrial Clubs which will be held at Camp Nepah win some time In June. The Bachelor Girls Club will hold u business meeting this evening in the clubroom to discuss Camp Ne pahwin delegates. The regular meeting of the High fc'choo 1 Club will take place this ovc nirfg in Boyd Hall. Rehearsai for the entertainment May 28 at Tech nical auditorium will follow the meeting. Victrola companionship Think what it means to the woman alone at home all clay! Whatever her mood, the Victrola will amuse her— or thrill her. Entertainer and friend, too! Has your home a Victrola? Victrolas, $22.50 to S4OO Easy Terms C, M. Sigler, Inc. PrANOS OAUn VKTHOI.AS ./'!" jOn.ZndSt. Hrnbu r , llullUiiiK I'vnua. OUT-DOOR FETE CLOSING SEASON Families of Men in the Service Honor Guests Tomorrow at the Civic Club An interesting outdoor program has been arranged for to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Civic Club for families of all men in the service by the Red Cross Entertain ment Committee. There will be musical numbers by Miss Margaret Vaughn, harpist; Miss Kennedy, 'cellist, and Mr. Marsh, violinist, and patriotic songs sung by every one. Mrs. Charles J. Wookl Jr. will tell the pathetic little of • "Anna Lipinsky's Star Flag," how a foreign woman came to love the American flag and that for which it stood in her own life. The following girls, under the di rection of Miss Marjorie Bolles. of the Y. W. C. A., will give a series of asthetic dances on the lawn: the Misses Grace Robinson, Jean Mot ter, Esther Wheeler, Faye I. Haver stick, Mary Frances Rockefeller and Florence Frank. Mrs. Lyman D. Gilbert, president of the local Red Cross, will be host ess. and refreshments n-IU be served by the committee, /J includes Mrs. Charles A. Ryder, Martin G. Brumbaugh, Miss Mary Harris Pearson, Miss Cora Lee Snyder, ra - Arthur A. Herr. Mrs. Walter P. McGuire, Mrs. William Pearson, r u £ eo JSe B. Kunkel and Mrs. John E. Fox. All the women relatives of men „ th ® service and the families of iter Cross nurses or canteen work ers are especially invited to be pres- l ?e last of the delightful won meetings for the sea- Announce Engagement of Miss Adella Geiger „5 , , r ' Mrs - George G. Geiger, Rudy street, announce the en gagement of their daughter, Adella Mae Geiger. to William E. Wertz, of Uoldsboro. Miss Geiger is a talented elocutionist, having appeared in lead in?- roles in several home talent pro ductions given by the Loyal Workers of Epworth M. E. ChiTrch. She served as secretary of the "teen age" de partment of Epworth M. E. Church for some time. The bride-elect has just returned home after a live months' visit with friends in Bing hamton, N. Y. Mr. Wertz, a grad uate of New Cumberland High School, Is well known In this city. He Is an employe of the boiler shops office. P. R, R. Co.. at Seventh and Reily streets. The wedding will be a June event. TO ATTEND WEDDING Mrs. Charles Walter Webbert. of 14 02 State street, has gone to Elys burg to attend the wedding of Miss Kathryn Reed and Clinton Kase, which takes place in that place to morrow morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rife, 1001 North Seventeenth street, and Mrs. I* E. Rife, Camp Hill, motored to Camp Upton, L. 1., to visit Private L. B. Rife, who will leave for France at an early date. Mrs. John C. Stine, Reynard apart ments, who has been visiting friends In Germantown, returned home. Miss Anna Hershey, 1110 North Third street, is spending the week at Cold Spring 'cottage, Williams' Mills. Mrs. E. J. Decevee and daughter, Sarah Jeanette Decevee, have re turned from a visit to Cold Springs cottage, Williams' Mills. Judge and Mrs. George Kunkel and Miss Cecilia Kunkel, 601 North Front street, have returned from a week end visit to Camp Meade. Miss Blanche Pruss, 628 Boas street, has returned from a ten-day visit with friends at York, Baltimore and Washington. Mrs. Jacob Katz and son David, 3 RIO Penn street, are visiting rela tives at York, Baltimore and Wash ington. Train Reductions to Save $18,000,000 Washington, May 14. —Director General McAdoo yesterday ordered' curtailment of transcontinental pas senger schedules ;>m Chicago west, effective June 2 to save 11,728,000 train miles a year,- by eliminating competition and cutting down run ning schedules. CAR OFF TRACK , Traffic on the North Second street line of the Harrisburg Railways was delayed for a quarter, of an hour this morning when car 609 Jumped the track while crossing a temporary switch above Walnut street, while the tracks in that section are being repaired. Fair Food Prices The following statement, revised to May 14, regaling fair prices for food necessities, was issued to-day by the local Federal Food Admin:stration. • Consumer prices are figured on a quotation "cash-and-carry" basis. Credit and delivery prices may be higher. The Federal Food Adminis tration has no authority to fix prices. It may, however, determine what are fair prices, based on reasonable profits to the wholesaler and re tailer. If your retailer charges more on a "cash-and-carry" basis than the prices named below, report him by letter to Hie Federal Food Ad ministration, Chamber of Commerce. , Retailer Consumer pays should pay BEANS N'avy (pea), lb 14 to 1414 c 15 to 18c Gray (marrow), lb 9 to 11c 12° Uma. lb 15% to 18c 17 to 18c White (marrow), lb 16'/4c 18c BUTTER ' Creamery, lb. 50 to 55c Creamery, 1-lb. prints, tb 49 to 54c City Market, 1 lb 45 to 50c I CORNMEAL. Package of 2*4 lbs., pkg 17c \ 18 to 20c Bulk, lb 6%c 6 to 8c City Market, tb 7c EGGS Fresh, 36 to 38c City Market, doz 35c FI.OUR Corn Flour 6c 1 % to 8c 50-50 War Floiur (12V4-**>• bag) 75c 80 to 83c Winter. 24-Ib. bass 11.33 • 11.40 to 1.45 Spring. 24-lb, bags ••££££ *l-55 1.66 to fI.SO Pure, lb 28 to 31 He 30 to 33c Substitute, tb 23 to 24c 26 to 28c Country, lb ' 30 to 33c POTATOES Pennsylvania, No. 1. bushel (60 1b5.)... 80 to 85c 86c to SI.OO City Market bushel . SI.OO New, per half peck.. !.. . 30 to 35c SU~ n \ Granulated, cwt 17.55 lb., B'/4c to 9c The following are the authorized substitutes for wheat Hour: Hom iny, corn grits, cornmeal, corn (lour, edible cornstarch, barley flour, roll ed oats, oatmeal, rice, rlco flour, buckwheat flour, potato flour, sweet po tato .lour and soya bean flour. WAR GARDEN PLOTS Do your bit toward conserving food. There are still some very de sirable plots In the downtown. BellMtue Park and uptown tracts. They have been ploughed and fertilized and expert advice is yours for the asking. DON'T FORGHST that food will &o a :ong way toward winning the war. It Is not too late to plant, and arrowing conditions are icleal lust now. Apply to Chamber of Commerce, Dauphin Building. . FINE PROGRAM FOR THE ORGAN David E. Crozier, of German town, Will Play at Market Square Church Thursday An organ recital will be given in Market Square Presbyterian Church Thursday evening of this week at 8.15 o'clock by David E. Crozier, of Philadelphia, formerly organist at this church. Mr. Crozier comes here under the auspices of the Harrisburg Associa tion of Organists and in the inter est of the Red Cross as the entire prooeeds of the offering will be ae voted to this cause. Following is the program: Doric Toccata, Sinfonia from Cantata 156, chorale, "O, God, Thou Holy God," Bach; Piece Heroique, Frauck; Ro mance Sans- Paroles, Bonnet; Lea Elfs, Bonnet; Fantasie, St. Saens; Meditation in D Flat, Minuet in E Flat, Chorus in <3 Flat, David E. Cro zier; Allegretto lr. E Flat, Wolsten holme; Meditation in F, d'Evry; Minuet, Maria, Third Symphony, Widor; Caprice, Minuet in D Minor, Nuptial Postlude, Guilmant. College Students Home For Summer Holidays With the gala commencement ac tivities at Dickinson College over I the weekend, the summer vacation was heralded in for the college stu- ! dentd. Many students of this city, who are attending that college, have returned home for the holiday vaca tion. Among the Dickinson College students from this city, who are spending vacation at theirhomes are: ing the vacation at their homes are: Miss Alice Schwab, Miss Margaret Wingeard, Miss Mary Bell, Miss Nora Lippi, Miss Mildred Day, Miss M. Caroline Hatton, John Mcrgan thaler, Homer Kreider, Edmund Long, Miss Lucille Smucker and Miss Mary Phillips. Miss M. Mabel Clark and Miss Elva R. Lippi, members of this year's graduating class, are also home for the summer. Both- Miss Clark and Miss Lippi were speakers at the class day exercises held at the college Saturday afternoon. Dariiel N. F. Graham, who complet ed his A. M. course there this year is also spending the vacation at his home. Lieutenant John Snyder, of 1461 Market street, who is stationed with the United States Army at Camp Meade, Md„ is spending a seven-day furlough at his home. Miss Bertha G. Adams, of 2056 Swatara street, ( is enjoying a stay in Washington, D. C. Miss Florence Brown, of Penns Grove, N. J., has returned after spending the weekend at her home, 1932 North Third street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Curtis, of 1714 Forster street, visited In Wilmington, Del., recently. Mrs. George Kunkel and Miss Cecilia Kunkel, 601 North Front street, are spending a few days in Lancaster. Leaves His Business to Take Up Arms For U, S. Moe L. Cooper, a member of the firm of Watson & Cooper, owners of the Worthy Clothes store at 14 North Third street, will leave this evening for Columbus Barracks to enter the service of his country. Mr. Cooper will retain his Interest in his busi ness here, wlich will be looked after during his absence, by his partner Charles J. Watson. Moe has a host of friends who all wish him god speed and good lack. 24 GIVE LIVES i IN WAR ON HUN; 72 ON THE LIST Greater Number, 27, Arc Miss ing in Action; 21 Are Slightly Wounded By Associated Press Washington, May 14.—The casu alty list to-day contained seventy-two names, divided as follows: Killed in action, 14; died of wounds. 7; died of disease, 3; wounded slightly, 21; missing in action, 27. Officers named included Captain Lloyd B. Russell, Manchester, Okla., and Lieutenants Herbert Boyer, San Francisco, and Stephen T. Fitzgerald, Dorchester. Mass., killed In action. Major John I. Haskins, Minneapolis; Captain Michael J. O'Connor, Boston, and Lieutenants Edward M. Guild, Ma hant, Mass.; William A. Murphy, Chicago, and Ray E. Smith, Rutland, Vt., wounded slightly, and Lieuten ant Benjamin C. Byrd, Hartford, Conn., missing in action. The list follows: Killed in action: Captain Lloyd B. Russell, Manchester, Okla.; Lieu tenants Herbert Boyer, San Fran cisco; Stephen E. Fitzgerald, Dor chester, Mass.; Privates Ezra Bar rows, Chandler, Minn.; Harry R. Bartlett, East Haven-, Conn.; Magnus M. Brams, Scottsbluff, Neb.; Aaron Chimerosky, Chicago; John M. Davidson, Senath, Mo.; Samuel Fierberg, Hartford, Conn.; Leo Haremza, Ashton, Neb.; Louis J. Londry, Hartford, Conn.; Thomas McKinley, Council Bluffs, la.; Gor don Rulien, New Richmond, "Wis.; Willis B. Sanders, Converse, S. C. Died of wounds: Sergeant Theron E. Dalrymple, Rochester, N. Y.; Mechanic Frederick E. Ruckefls liausen, New Haven, Conn.; Privates Walter Auer, Canton, Ohio; William J. Bishop, West Springfield, Mass.; Wilmer, L Childers, Paragould, Ark.; Frank Daniels, Highland Park, 111.; William J. Jones, Starke, Fla Died of Disease: Privates Soguine A. Arnold. Greenville, Miss.; Clem ent T. Duffy, Delaware, O.; George T. Paicurich, Minneapolis, Minn. Miss Anna Lehman, of Penbrook, was a recent visitor at her home In Middletown. Miss Arlene Moyer, of 412 North street, has accepted a position with the United States government in Washington, D. C. Miss Pearl' Herbert, of 121 Chest nut street, spent the weekend in Philadelphia. Miss Jacobina Meyer, of 1611 Green street, is home after a week end stay in Mount Gretna. Mrs. E. N. Springer and Miss Edith Springer, of 1345 Vernon street, have returned home after a visit with relatives in Paoli. Mrs. A. W. Morrison, of 22 North Fifteenth street, is home after a re cent visit with Lancaster relatives. Miss Catherine Wilhelm, of 1706 Green street, is spending a few days in Philadelphia and New York. Deaths and Funerals DIBS OF HICCOUGHS John H. Cassell, aged 74, died at the home of his grandson, C. B. Caa seil, 1423 fiwatara street, last night after six weeks' illness of hiccough ing. He was a veteran of the Civil War. A wife, two daughters, a son and seven grandchildren survive him. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. WILLIAM T. SHOEMAKER William T. Shoemaker, aged 70, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 127 Evergreen street. Funeral services will be held to-morrow evening at his residence, the Rev. J. A. Lyter, pastor of the D'erry Street United Brethren Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Liverpool Cemetery. He is survived by his wife , Mrs. Martha Shoemaker; two daughters. Pearl and Stella Shoemaker,'and two sons, Lewis Shoemaker, of Phladel phia, and Harry Shoemaker, of this city. Mr. Shoemaker was a veterftn of the Civil War. FHANKLIS C. SWART/, Franklin C. Swartz, aged 45, died last night at his home, 431 South Fif teenth street. Funeral services will be 'held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W. J. Lofikhart, pas tor of the First Baptist Church, offi ciating. Rurial will be in the Pax tang Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Swartz. and two"chil dren Mr. Swartz was a fireman on the Harrisburg Division of the Penn sylvania Railroad. K. E. HARTMAN Eldredge E. Hartman, aged 75, died at his home. 437 South Thirteenth street, last night. Funeral servicer will be held Friday .afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Clayton Albert Smucker, pastor of Stevens Memorial Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Paxtang Cemetery. Mr Hartman was a member of the Stevens Memorial Church for twenty four years. The Easiest, Best Way ' To Get Glasses DON'T let the STRAIN wear away your eye sight. A delay of a day might mean months of discomfort to say nothing of the gradual loss of strength in your eyesight. Let us fit .you with glasses ' now. If you do not need them, we will be frank in telling you so. PROMPT ATTENTION will lessen the expense which is sure to be greater as time goes on, and your eyes are neglected. - Even if you DON'T have the full amount to pay at one time GET THE PROP ER GLASSES NOW. OUR OPTICAL CLUB MAKES IT EASY FOR YOU TO PAY for them, and in the meantime you will be sav ing YOUR PRECIOUS EYESIGHT. BELSINGER SERVICE MEANS SATIS FACTION. Our modern method, with no , drops, is well "known to thousands. CONSULT US AT ONCE Evnilifi by Appointment J. S. Belsinger 212 Locust Street Next Door t# Orpfceum BECK FAMILY IS PAINTING DONOR Work of Noled Local Artist Showing Old Harrisburg Given to Public Library Through the generosity of the family of the late J. Augustus Beck, noted Harrisburg artist, a painting of the Susquehanna Water Gap at Rockville showing parts of Cum berland county and the upper end of Harrisburg was to-day placed in the new Harrisburg Public Library and will be formally acknowledged by the trustees. The painting was considered by the artist to bo one of his best works and possesses an un usual historical value. The work was executed in 1881 and 1882 and is about five feet long. It contains some points of interest now of the past. It represents an evening hour in the river valley and was painted from Port Washington, on the west shore of the river. Rup ley's island, which disappeared in the great flood of 1889, is shown in the center of the picture and behind the hill is seen the snow of the old West Fairview nail works, since dis mantled. Parnis are shown where Enola, the railroad town and its big yards are ifow located, while the upper end of Harrisburg is mainly fields. Wormleysburg, which about 100 years old, is shown in the foreground. Since the .painting the new Rockville bridger and the Luck now yards have been built. It was Mr. Beck's desire that the picture should be given to the library, which wish has been carried out through his children. Witmer, Bair Walnut near Second Shirt Waists and Wash Skirts For the Red Cross Parade Saturday An exceptional showing of New Wash Skirts and Blouses. 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Max Ccfren, Vice-President. H. Kerdeman, Vice-President. These men are deserving of great credit for their untiring efforts" and counsel rehdered in the building of the most wonderful synagogue in Central Pennsylvania. ON THE SAME FACULTY Mrs. Frank Famous, of 9 South Market Square, Is entertaining Miss Margaret Fear, of Lykens, for a few days. Mrs. Famous and Miss Fear were members of the faculty of tha Royalton schools at the same time. You % Can Have Nose I Glasses Just Like / These Special This Week atv SO.OO During this sale only we will fit your eyes with first quality spherical lenses for reading or sewing in a gold-tilled finger piece nose mounting for the remarkably low price of $3.00. Your choice of a gold-filled 1 chain or auto holder and a case included with this offer, giving you a full $6.50 value for than half. Your eyes will be given a rigid examination free of charge and without the use of drops. 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