8 PERSONAL AND SOCIAJL NEWS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Enjoy Merry Evening on McCormick's Island A cornroast and marslimallow toast was enjoyed last night at Mc- Cormick's Island by a number of merrymakers who spent the entire evening there. After the cornroast and luncheon there was a short hike on the island after which the toast and some singing were enjoyed. The evening ended with a moonlight boat ride to the city shore. Those who en- Joyed the outing were Miss Ethyl Rongenecker, Miss Delia Rongenecker, Miss Sara Rongenecker, Miss Ann Petersen, Miss Anna Clancy, ( Miss Sarah Bixler, Miss Mary Blxler, Miss Mary E. Dong, Mrs. K. F. Schraedley, David Thompson, Rodger Selnian, Fred RitUe, R. F. Schraedley. Mr and Mrs. A. D Harbolt, of York, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Zimmerman, 1245 Mulberry street, FUNERAL FLOWERS SPECIAL A Beautiful Spray UBe A Handsome wreath ga.ua KEENEY'S k ™£. k SHOPS 814 Third St., flnrrlMburg; I IST N. Front St., Steelton - Star Carpet Cleaning Works Let Us Clean Your Carpets We also do general upholstering and recovering automobile tops. J. COPLINKY Eleventh and Walnut Sts. Doth Phone* iFor Men Only jjl I\ot a few men have permitted their |||| curiosity to get the better of them, since we opened this store. They have inspected our home and pro- llpf HIE nounced it worth while and have i# asked us why men could not have so f good a place. We don't know but I|§< we agree that they should. fill p§ > We are always glad to have "mere man" sjgß fP \ shop with any of the members of his fam- ajb IP < ilv, and whether you shop with them or by f||l| Q s yourself, you are always welcome here, and . i we believe you will like our service. Men |pii pi ? all say that it is different. epgp |1 | || Now Is the Time to Choose Your Piano or Plager P These Prices Will Soon Upright Pianos . . . $325 Up Player Pianos .... $525 Up Grand Pianos. . . . $575 Up Reproducing Pianos $925 Up Settlement Arranged to And don't put off choosing your Victrola, Edison or Vocation. Future prices ivill certainly be higher and the supply of instru ments will be very limited, owing to restricted output and trans portation difficulties. Decide now which Victrola, Edison or Vocalion you want and give us your order for immediate or future delivery. Save the increase and be sure of the instrument ivhen you ivant it. Prices: $22.50 to $285.00 J. H. Troup Music House Troup Building 15 South Market Square t • _ Music Roll and Record Headquarters FRIDAY EVENING. ' GREAT PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATION Camp Hill Branch of the Red Cross Enrolls Over Hun dred New Members The patriotic meeting held by the Camp Hill branch of tho Rod Cross In the Camp Hill Methodist church last evening was so well attended that the annex was thrown open and many persons We?e unable to get seats. It was the greatest patriotic demonstra tion in Camp Hill since tho war be gan. The Rev. Dr. Robert Bagnell, of Harrisburg. delivered an address on "The Red Cross in France." He learned many interesting and In structive facts about the organiza tion during his recent three months' trip in France, and spoke feelingly of the sacrifices of the Red Cross workers there, and of the high -re gard in which it is held by our sol diers abroad; and plead for a united "front line" at home of workers ar yi givers to the Red Cross. Community Chorus Sings Tho Camp Hill Community Chorus of fifty voices, directed by Mrs. Blanche Pardee, and accompanied by Mrs. George Baugher, led the com munity singing. Solos were sung by Mrs. Wilbur Harris, of Harrisburg; and Mrs. Guert W. Ensign and Mrs. Howard' Sigler, of Camp Hill. Tho Rrtv. J. E Brenneman, chairman of the Camp Hill branch presided. A plea for new members was made by W. M. Dennison. of Camp, Hill. More than one hundred new members were enrolled and many of the wo men present stated to the solicitors that they would become active work ers in the workrooms of the branch at the home of Mrs. H. N. Bowman. A large sum was realized from vol untary contributions at the meeting. TELL BETROTHAL OF MISS CAPIN Local Girl to Marry Young Philadclphian; Toasts and Good Wishes Extended ■ ■■ MISS ANNA CAPIN MIDTON KAPLAN Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Capln, of 1709 Green street, announced the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Anna B. Capln'to Milton Kaplan, of Philadel phia, at an informal party at their residence early in the week. Flowers and ferns made attractive decorations and the guests enjoyed various social diversions after a late supper. The opening toast was made by J. M Dutch, manager of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and a later one by W. H. Jackson, office manager of the above company where Miss Capin has been employed as cashier and bookkeeper for more than two years. Seventy-five guests were in attendance. ACCEPTS NEW POSITION* Earl W. Killinger, of 1922 Chest nut street, has resigned his position as paying teller of the East End bank, t oaccept a position as ac countant In the Constructing Quar termaster's Depart nt, Washington. Mrs. Harry G. J or. 547 South Front street ,has rem rued home aft er a pleasant trip to Dong Branch, Asbury Park, Coney Island, New York and .\ewark, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Witmer, of Pittsburgh, have returned home af ter a visit with Mr. and Mrs. John S. Boas, 124 Walnut street. Miss Ruth Martin, of 1811 Green ♦street, left Tuesday to resume her studies as a senior at Wilson College, Chambersburg. Mr. and Mrs. Warren E. Forrer and daughter, Jean, formerly of Harrisburg, now of Germantown, are visiting Mrs. Forrer's sister. Mrs. Charles R. Keet, 914 Green street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Randall and Miss Randall, 104 State street, are home after spending the sum mer at Eaglesmere. BLAJURISBURG TELEGRAPH WORK TO SECURE STEADY INCOME Red Cross Salvugc Committee Meets With Success und Makes Renewed Efforts The Rod Cross Salvage Committee has boen highly successful in the work they have undertaken recently. The proceeds of tho rubber campaign and tho monoy received for papers and motals netted a sum of $2,G00 collected by this committee within tho last month. Mrs. Mabel Cronlse Jones, chairman of the • committee, urges that ward leaders make re newed efforts In order that a steady income from old papers, magazines, tinfoil and metal may be secured. As stated previously, If the ward lead ers or Mrs. Jones, of 106 Docust street, are notified by telephone or a card, arrangements will be madej for the Immediate collection of the salvage. Nearly every family in town receives one or two papers a day and at the end of a short time quite a few could be accumulated. If collections are made once a week or once a month, a few papers from one house would not Amount to much, but a few from every house In tho street and a systematic collec tion from all the houses In the city, would bring proceeds that would In sure reaching tho goal of a dollar a day from each ward or $l4 a day for the city. Good prices are offered for papers and there Is still a good market for rubbers. Mrs. Jones will give a $2,000 check from the salvage committee to Robert McCormlck, treasurer of the Harrisburg Chapter this evening. This money will probably be used to buy Christmas kits for our "Sam mies." Central High Notes Are of Much Interest The Commencement • Invitation Committee of the present Senior class of Central was chosen by the presi dent and secretary of the class and a short meeting' held yesterday at 12.30. The members of the committee are Dorothy DeVout, Christina Dong, Stewart Warner, Ross Hoffman. Eliz abeth Howard, secretary, and William Mcßride, president. , *V party of Central students and alumni will take a hike Saturday afternoon, leaving the Square on the 1 o'clock Kockville car and walking from Rockville up Into a nearby mountain, where "doggies," corn and marshmallow will be roasted. The party includes: Florence Rinkenbach, Gertrude Edwards, Charlottte Grove, Charlotte Crabbe, Gertrude McDevitt, Uet-ty Howard, Elizabeth Dloyd, Dor othy DeVout, Helen Kochenderfer, "Peggy" Good, Katherine Tdwards and Virginia Forrer. Stadden William, Jay Stoll, Ken neth Wingeard, Hugo Rose, Harry Good, Thomas Caldwfell, Thomas Nev itt and Paul Roeder leave Saturday morning to enter State College. The boys are all Central graduates. Miss Catherine Cleckner, 1530 Green street, left Monday to enter Swath more College. Miss Nancy R. McCullough atld Mißs Frances Hause, left to-day for North ampton, Mass., to enter Smith Col lege. Richard Mount, a Central graduate, has entered Dafayette College. Thomas Daqtz, Class of 'lB, C. H. S., wlil attend Muhlenburg College. Rutherford Heights Scene of Merriment Miss Serena Kline, of 1325 Dprry street, was hostess to a number of friends on a hike to Rutherford Heights Wednesday. Mrs. George E. Kline and Mrs. Edna Gladfelter acted as chaperons. A wiener roast and marshmallow toast were en joyed by the following guests: Miss Gretna Lehmer, Miss Grace Lehmer, Miss Marion Kline, Miss Pauline Bowman, Miss Ida Snyder, Miss Mary Martin, Miss Esther Naugle, Miss Goldine Baker, Miss Helen Yentch, Miss Martha Yentch, Miss Elizabeth Pelen, Miss Nellie Snyder, Miss Ruth Strine, Miss Pauline Strife, Miss Jona Bates, Miss Serena Kline, Miss Edna Gladfelter, Miss Eleanor Rife, Ray Naugle, Julius Eluss, Joseph Martin, Lester Martin, Stewart Harman, Richard Harman, Marshall Houtz, Harry Brown, Frank Reninger, John Harris, John McGuire, Paul Lackey, Curly Byron, John Fitzpatrlck, Emmett Gross, "Red" Alexander and Harry Day. Club Night at Colonial to Welcome New Members Members of the Colonial Country | Club and their families will be on J hand this evening at the beautiful f club house to welcome "members re- j cently elected. The program begin- ■ ning at 8 o'clock will include com-[ munity singing led by L. C. Owrey. t The bowling alleys will open and ' the card tables set. The Updegrove ; orchestra' will play for daneing. A special shore dinner will be served from 5 to 7 o'clock for which many j reservations have been made. The event is in charge of the En- j tertainment committee with M. W. | Allen, chairman, assisted by the i Ladies' Advisory Board and some of | the younger girls of the club. Mr. ' and Mrs. Frederick C. Peace j and Theodore Faxon, 1017 North j Front street, motored this week with , Walter Brookes to his home in El- j yria, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Park Austin Deckard. , of 709 North Third street and Mr. and; Mrs. William Zelgler, of 1905 North I Second street, have returned home ] after a weeks' motor trip through western Pennsylvania. Lewis Krayblll, of 707 N. Seven- i teenth Street, returned home yester day from Richmond, Va. Mrs. Chas. Emrick, of 2538 Derry ; street, is visiting her sister, Mrs. : Sarah Harm, of Pittsburgh. W. Blough DeChant, son of Mr. and I Mrs. J. W. DeChant, of 2254 North j Third Btreet, left for Mercersburg to ! attend the Mercersburg Academy. j Miss Helen Esijy, of 505 North j Front street, left yesterday for At lantic City. [All birth announcement* for pub lication must be sent in accompanied by name qf writer. The Telegraph makes this rule to Insure accuracy.] Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Wright, of 2312 Turner street, announce the birth of a daughter. Martha Eliza beth Wright, Monday, September 16. 1918. Mrs. Wright was Miss Mary Weistling of this city priolr to her marriage. .. N s BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR LITTLE GIRL Miss Mary Elizubeth DeChant Celebrates Seventh Birthday Anniversary With Friends Mr. and Mrs. J. W. DeChant. of 2254 North Third street, entertain ed in honor of their daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth DeChant, who cele brated hor seventh birthday anniver sary yesterday. Snapdragon was used as floral decorations In the rooms and on tho table. Tho French color scheme of baby blue und baby pink were added attractions for the youngsters. Rib bon streamers were tied around the favors of miniature Japanese babies carrying baskets filled with bonbons, leading to each plate from the chan delier. A large birthday cake dotted with seven candles was the center piece. . One unusually large candle stood for the past happy year which was the tlrst In the little girl's school life. Party refreshments were served to tfce following: The Misses Maty Jane Armcn, Margaret Jones, Helen Jones, Agnes King, Jeanette Miller, and Billy Hammond, Horace King, Henry Miller, Junior Hillegas and Berton DeChant. PASTOR RETURNS HOME The Rev. Edgar E. Snyder, of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, his wife and son, have returned to their home, 2317* North Fourth street, aft er spending two weeks at Stone Har bor, N. J,, where the Rev. Mr. Snyer was filling a temporary vacancy. PAGEANT AND SOCIAL The Young People's Mlssionery So ciety, of Memorial Lutheran Church, Fifteenth and Slioop streets, will hold a Missionary Pageant and social in the annex of the church this evening at eight o'clock. A silver ottering will be taken. Mr. and Mrs. J. Horace McFarland have returned after summering at Eaglesmere. Miss Helen McFarland is visiting in Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gleason went home to New York this morning after spending ten days with relatives in this vicinity. Miss Mary Jennings, of 611 North Front street, is in Atlantic City for a time. Mrs. George W. Thompson and small daughter, Harriet Thompson, are guests of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bankes at their country place near Cleveland. • CHURCH DEDICATION New Cumberland, Pa., Sept. 20 The new furniture for St. Paul's Lutheran Church, has arrived. The dedication will be held October 6. WITMER, BAIR & WALNUT NEAR tMany New Arrivals This Week In Jersey and Tricolette Dresses —Tailored and Misses' Suits New Fall Blouses and Petticoats Splendidly Ready to Supply Your Fail Needs at Early Season Prices Plenty of Suits in All Styles and Materials Sport Suits in choice mixed materials with Plain tailored Suits with straight lines in high button up collar in sizes to 44 — - navy, black, oxford and mixtures, $35.00, $37.50, $39.75, $42.50 $39.75, $45.00, $47.50, $50.00 Misses' Suits in adaptable short waist line Silvertone and Duotone Suits in tailored and I - models.—plum, reindeer, brown, leapin, navy— semitai'lored models — $49.50, $55.00, $59.50 to $65.00 $47.50, $55.00 to $87.50 A Large and Comprehensive Stock of Dresses For All Occasions--Jersey, Serge, Georgette, Tricolette, Satin and Crepe de Chine Wool jersey dresses were never more popular than this season. They (.are shown in such a variety of styles that any figure can be becomingly gowned for street wear or travel. Colors, navy, brown, plum, leapin, reindeer, gray, taupe and Pekin— s33.7s, $£5.00, $.{1.50, $35.00, $37.50 to $54.50 Georgette dresses for afternoon and dressy Wear are shown in very simple styles of excellent lines, the new round collarless neck jjanels with fringe trimmings, hemstitching, head trimmings, draperies and tunics. Col ,t ■ ' New Arrivals in Blouses and Petticoats 5 New Models in Tailored Waists in checked Tailored Blouses in heavy georgette in white striped and plain materials $1.95 only; high or low collars $8.50 Black and White striped Voile Blouse, Or- Novelty Blouses in light or suit shades— gandy Collar and Cuffs $3.50 Blouses that are different, . .$lO.OO to $21.00 Slipon Georgette Blouse in Blue and Taupe, Economy Petticoats, Suit shades and Black, Beaded and Embroidered $4.95 special, ' $1.95 Georgette Blouses in Flesh and White Bead- All Silk Jersey Petticoats, Navy, Plum, ed or embroidered or square neck, ..$5.50 Taupe and Pekin, special $5.00 Heavy Crepe de Chine Blouse in flesh and Extra size Jersey Tops, Taffeta flounce in white high or low collar $4.95 all suit shades and Black, $5.95 Winter Top Coats In a big array of styles and materials from the plain belted black Jersey at $25.00 to the handsome fur trimmed Crystal Cord at $165.00 and all prices between—Many high waist line coats and plain belted models in choice materials—The New Swagger Coat—Silvertones, Duotones, Aubron Cloths, Silver Tipped Bolivias—Velour—spe cial showing $50.00 to $85.00 VETERAN FINDS HIS LOST SON Had Been Blinded in Fighting at the Marne; Also Finds Nephew Eagle Hut, London, was crowded, ait usual, the other night, when a grizzled veteran in the uniform of tho Second London Scottish Regi ment made his way to the desk and asked tiie "Y" secretary in charge if there was any one from Boston In tho building. Before he joined the colors Sergeant Major J. Ripple had lived in Boston and he yearned for a sight of some one from the New England metropolis. Over in one corner of the room two young men sat in earnest con versation. Both had been blinded on the Marne and one of them. George Arthur Sugden, had returned from a German prison camp after eisht months to seek his cousin. Vincent Francis Ripple, a sergeant in the Thirty-first Canadian Rifles, In which both had enlisted soon after the war began. By chance they had come together under the Y. >M. C. A. roof and were busily engaged In a real reunion when the "Y" man shouted through a megaphone: "Is there any one here from Bos toh? A veteran who halls from Bos- My Kolbenschlag's 'm^ 4|Br Opening Days Ng|[ /I I! Autumn & Winter W\ f 1 j| tj|\ Tuesday, September 24th M|R\ Wednesday, September 25th jm I Pocket lIOOUH Fancy lIRKM ors, navy, delft, gray, taupe and black, $£8.50, $31.50, $32.50 to $58.50 Serge dresses for practical wear are as popular as ever. Some are strictly tailored braid and button trimmed, others are more elaborately braided, embroidered and combined with satin or georgette. Prices range from $16.75 to $40.75 Satin dresses show simple plain styles of wonderful lines. Buttons, beads and fringe are principal trim mings. Colors are navy, plum and taupe. Prices are $£1.50 to $62.50 WITMER, BAIR & WITMER • SEPTEMBER 20,1918. ton wants to see some one from home/' "Here? Hore?" came from the cor ner, and as the couslfis rose to their feet and haltingly started through the lane made as the crowd stepped back, Sergeant Major Ripple pushed toward them. There was an expres sion of hope In his face that the casual observer would have said could not have been Inspired merely by a desire to see seme one from Boston. Suddenly that expression of hope was changed. Sergount Major Rip ple had been looking everywhere for his son und his nephew. "My son!" he cried, In a voice that shook with emotion. "Vincent. And George!" And In a moment his great arms were crushing them to him. There were cheers, nnd not a few tears, as room was made in the corner for three. Soon the two blind boys will re turn to America. MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS VOLUNTEER SERVICES The Municipal Band and Imperial Mandolin Club have tendered their services for the big block party to bo held at Fourteenth and Market streets next Thursday evening, It was announced by Mrs. J. D. Corkle, in charge of the festivities. Proceeds of the event will be given to the Harrlsburg "chapter, American Red Cross. A number of features are promised for the evening. Promi nent among these are home-mado candies, cakes and delicacies of a j like nature. Tricolette dresses are popular in tailored as well as dressy models. Navy, brown, taupe and plum are the popular shades. Some are combined with handsomely entbroidered georg ette, $49.50 to $82.50 We show a very comprehensive line of black dresses in crepe de chine, georgette, satin and chiffon and lace. Prices range from $18.75 for the simple dresses to $79.50 for the elaborate dinner gown. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING New Cumberland, Pa., Sept. 20.— A congregational meeting will b hel din the Church of God Septein-* ber 25. Guaranteed Vacuum Cleaners Hotpoint, Hoover, Premier, Eureka, Royal, Sweeper-Vac DISCOUNT t'OR CASH NEIDIG BROS., Ltd. 21 South Second St. The Vacuum Cleaner House / UKULELE I SPECIAL TO-MORROW Saturday Only A limited number of these Ukulele's, a real $4.00 value. To-morrow only at $2.48 If you appreciate a Ken- 1 nine barKuiUi come before they ure all gone. Ukuleles We are headquarter* for these popular ln*trument and are nHowliik a large aftftortment, Including tlae netv Banjo Ukuleles Ukulele Instruction Books, 49c CHAS. KRAUSS Diamond and Jewelry Merchant 411 Market St.
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