THURSDAY EVENING ■' HAKRTSBURG TELEGRAPH NOVEMBER 21, 1918. 6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS OF INTENSE INTEREST] MRS. BRUMBAUGH D. A. HHOSTESS Will Entertain Local Chapter Tuesday Afternoon, De cember 3 Through the courtesy of Mrfc. Martin Grove Brumbaugh, Harris burg chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will be enter tained at the Executive Mansion, Tuesday afternoon, December 3 at 3 o'clock. The Governor will be present and make an address on "Pennsylvania's Part in the War," Miss Mary Bell Corbett will sing and local committees for the Pennsyl vania State Conference to be held In this city the week of January 27, 1919, will be announced by the re gent, Miss Cora Lee Snyder. Tea will be served and members have the guest privilege. This promises to be one of the most delightful I events in the chapter's history, GIRL SCOUT MEETING s Sunflower Troop. No. 1, Girl Scouts, of Market Square Presbyter ian Church will meet this evening. The Rev. Dr. George Edward Hawes will speak to the scouts of "The Work of the Girl Scouts in the Re construction Period." i-SHowers! cr Freshness—Proper arrange ment and Prompt Service are very important matters in relation to your flower pur chases. We are prepared to meet the most exacting re quirements. For Fi nerals—Sick Itooms Weddings —Parties Our service is complete Flowers for all Occasions I 3heßerryhill t LOCUST ST. AT SECOND , $2 $ 2 Last Days! jtr Friday and Saturday ff of Our \ m Special Offer % /// TTTE examine your eyes \\\ II W Properly anil fit you with ill I * * guaranteed golil-fllled j 1 mounting, with large-size flat- . |J| I sphere lenses—choice of cither II (| eyeglasses or spectacles—com- Jjl \l plete, for hi \ $2 J Jfl ft 1 • Torlc and X KoleiWlVAW Prescription • Ua 1/CiSlllg Ca Lenses nt Lenses at Spec'al O Special Trices Prices This Week Registered Ontcmetrist This Week •% WITMER, BAIR & WITMER WALNUT, NEAR SECOND "Over the Top" Sale On Friday morning we start an important sale which we name an "Over the Top" Sale because everything Harrisburg and vicinity gets active in goes "Over the Top" and so will this sale. We are not only going to give you special prices but good selections of correct styles. This About •] This About SUITS COA TS . c hoice stock of good quality materials, Early fall buying enables us to offer a in sport-models—fine tailor made suits i • , .• f .. • , • . . novelty and fur-trimmed effects. Special choice selection of quality materials in plain p r j ceSf # and fur-trimmed models. $23.80, $36.80, $44.80, $60.80 $28.60, $35.60, $43.60, $54.60 This About This About DRESSES F URS A wonderful stock of dresses for all oc- A big stock of Animal Pieces Separate casions dress and serviceable wear Muffs, Sets, Coat and Coatees, in all the new Jersey, Serge, Satin, Crepe de Chine, Georg- and desirable shades and models. Special ette, Tricolette, at special prices, . prices, SB.OO, $12.00, $16.00, $24.00, $16.80, $24.80, $36.80, $58.80, $36.00, $48.00, Etc. $77.80, $220.80 No approvals, none laid away, reserved nor exchanged —Alterations at Cost WITMER, BAIR & WITMER ■ [RjR. WAR RELIEF 1 DOES GOOD WORK • Keeps in Touch With Families of Railroad Men in the Service Mrs. L. B. Jones, wife of the mas . ter mechanic, presided at a meet i ing of the Pennsylvania Railroad . Women's War Relief, Department , No. 2, of the Harrisburg shop or : ganization. held yesterday afternoon i In the railroad T. M. C. A., Reily i street. There was a fine attendance ' In spite of the fact that so many 1 homes had been visited by the In ■ fluenza. The work of the organization Is , keeping in touch with families of men who have gone Into the serv- Ice from the Pennsylvania railroad, i Over 400 have gone from the Har i risburg shops. A report from the visiting com mittee showed a number of cases helped, and although the war is over the women feel there is much work ahead this winter. Seventy-three new members were reported, making a total member ship for this department of 2,638. A social hour followed the business session, at which coffee and dough nuts were served. """^Stork announcements under this head ing must be accompanied by name to assure accuracy. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Edmund M. Deeter, 243 Emerald street, announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Jean Deeter, Monday, November 18, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. William Filby, of 1507 North Twelfth street, have an nounced the birth of a daughter, Merio Edith Fllby, Sunday, Novem ber 10. Mrs. Filby was formerly Miss Edith Killian. YOUNG PIANISTE A FALL BRIDE Miss Marietta Sultzabcrger and Harry E. Bcitzcl Arc Quietly Married MRS. HARRY E. BIET£EL Miss Marietta Sultzaberger and Harry E. Beitzel, both of Mechan- Icsburg, were quietly married last evening at 6 o'clock. The ceremony was solemnized in the parsonage of the United Brethren Church of Mc chanicsburg, the Rev J. A. Gohn of ficiating. The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sultzaberger, wore a dark blue suit with Hudson seal trimmings and hat to harmonize. Mrs. Beitzel has recently won success in the musical world. She Is an artistic pianiste, a graduate pupil of Miss Laura Appell. Her playing at the Emergency Aid Ben efit given last May In the Orpheum Theater, was greatly appreciated by music lovers. Mrs. Beitzel is an active member of the Wednesday Club and will be the piano soloist at the Wednesday Club concert to be given next Tuesday evening at Fahnestock Hall by the solo choir. The bridegroom is connected with the coal and ice business In the firm of his father, D. J. Beitzel, of Me chaniesburg. He is a graduate of Norristown College, a member of the Business Men's League and the school board. Mr. and Mrs. Beitzel will reside at their new home, 14 Broad street. Mo chanicsburg. MEADE W. C. T. U. A meeting of the Meade W. C. T. U. will be held at the residence of Miss Bess Malonk, 1315 State street, to-morrow evening. Mrs. M. M. Speese. the county president of the W. C. T. U., will be in charge of the meeting which is for the purpose of reorganization. MANY GARMENTS ! REPORT OF GUILD Harrisburg Branch Has Ac complished Great Work During (he Year — 1 At tho annual meeting: of the Harrisburg: branch of tho Needle- Work Guild of America held this morning: in tho assembly hall of the Y. M. C. A., Mrs. John Fox Weiss, president, was in tho ehuir. After the reading of the secre tary's minutes and the treasurer's report the annual election took place with tho following officers re-elect ed: Mrs. John Weiss, presi dent: Mrs. Henry McCormick, first fice-presidcnt; Mrs. John W. Reily, second vice-president; Mrs. Lyman D. Gilbert, secretary; Mrs. S. J. M. McCarrell, assistant secretary: Mrs. J. Ro£s Swartz. treasurer. The object of tho guild is to fur nish new, plain, suitable garments to our hospitals, homes and other charities. Men, women and chil dren may become members by fur nishing annually two new articles of useful clothing or by making a contribution of money. Four thousand two hundred and seventy-one articles were collected this year. They were distributed among the following' places: Chil dren's Aid Society, city poor, Har risburg Hospital, Homo For the Friendless, Industrial Home, Metho dist Deaconess, Nursery Home, Res cue Mission, Sylvan Heights O phan age. Visiting Nurse Association, Y. M, C. A., Y. W. C. A„ Messiah Home, Florence Crittenton Home. In ad dition to the articles $100.93 was re ceived in money contributions. No meetings are held throughout the year. There are nineteen sec tions with presidents and they are notified at the time of tho annual meeting. A great deal of good has been accomplished in supplying all kiijids of wearing material, bedding, etc. CENTRAL HIGH NOTES | Junior Girls' Club to Meet The C. A. B. Club, of Central High school, will hold a meeting this even ing at the home of Miss Mary Blair, 321 Hamilton street. S, A. 13. I'lnnn Valentine Ounce The S. A. E. Society, composed of Senior girls of Central High school, met at the home of Miss Phyliss Da visson, 22 North Eighteenth street, last evefiing. An important business session was held for the discussion of a Valentine dance at Winterdale. Sev eral committees were planned, to be appointed at the next meeting. The following members were in attend ance: \ The Misses Helen Stoner, Kathleen F.vler, Jennie Blecker, Georgianna Parthemore, Ida Frock, Maude Dan iels. Frances Todd, Phyliss Davlsson, Margaret Zeigler, Mildred Wells, Kathryn Hazon, Dorothy Scheffey, Blanche Martin, Ethyl Mummert and LeNore Fulton. O. T. J.s Will Meet Monday The O. T. J. Club will meet on Mon day evening at the home of Miss Syl | via Gingrich, 2026 Green street. All members are urged to be present. Society Nleknnmes Members The Sigma Gamma Chi Society, com posed of Junior of Central High school, held its monthly social* meet ing at the home of Margaret Garman, I 1802 North Sixth street, on Monday evening. ' , Music and dancir.g were the fea tures of the evening. Nellie-Ard'fa-i vorod the soeiety with solo dancing. Refreshments were served to "Bobbie Jenkins, "Pottsie" Ard and "Sus * Moltz, who were the guest 3 of the evening, and the following members: "AddieV Swengel, president: Garmaii "Baby" Murray, 'Loujsy,, j Keller, T'Midge" McCormick, | Morgan, "Martie" Goodyear, "Tom ! Notestine, "Fixie" Caton, "Georgie j Hupp. Miss Margaret Myers Marries W. G. Refhel Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Myers, of 530 Peffer street, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Margaret Myers, to William G. | Rechel, of the Arcade Apartments. ! The Rev. Dr. H. R. Bender per- I formed the ceremony yesterday at I the Ridge Avenue Methodist Church, i The bride's suit was of tan silver ' tone cloth with becoming hat to ' match. She wore a corsage bouquet i of orchids and fern. Mr. Rechel, an alumni of State College, is a civil engineer connected with the construction department of the Philadelphia and Reading Rail road. Mr. and Airs. Recliel will take an I extended wedding trip through the ' South, and' after December 1 will bp i at home at 530 Peffer street. Celebrates Birthday With a Few Boy Friends A party was given to Richard Tawney in honor of his twelfth j birthday 'ast evening by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Tawney, of 423 Cumberland street. A jolly time was spent in placing games, after which refeshments were served. The following persons were present: Wilbur Smith, Chester An derson, William Garman. Joseph j Bristol, William Reindel, Leslie i Saunders, Clark S. Schilling, Gerald I Tawney, Richard Tawney and Mrs. P. G. Tawney. Lieutenant Qolonel J. P. W. Rags dale and Lieutenant Colonel J. P. Starr motored here to-dny from Bethlehem on government business. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bagley went home to Covington, Ky„ to-day af ter a week's stay with old friends In this vicinity. Miss Esther Merrltt of Troy, N. Y„ Is Visiting her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Woodward, Green street, for a fortnight. Miss Haiel Richardson went home to Altoona to-day after a short stay among old friends In this vicinity. Edward Freemont and small son, Jackson Freemont, of Pittsburgh, are stopping for a few days with Air. and Mrs. James S. Kennedy, of the West End. Miss Phyllis Bartlo and her brother. Norman G. Bartle, went home to Newark, N. J., yesterday after spending a week with her aunt. Mrs. Kenneth Grey, of Penn j street. „ _ George T, Youngman, of Boston, and Howard F. Youngman, of Bal imore, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel V, Youngman In this city on the way to Denver, Colo. Miss Edna A. Herman, a trained nurse of Camp Hill, Is seriously 111 at the Harrisburg Hospital, - Mrs, John O. Wensell, of Erie, Is spending a month at the Aldlnger Hotel on the Johnstown Road, Mrs, Frank A, McCarrell, of 230 Woodbine street, la homo nfter a visit umong relatives In Shtppens burg, # STAFF IS DINED. BYTHE GOVERNOR I One of the Most Important Closing Social Events of the Brumbaugh Administration The Governor and Mrs. Martin Grove Brumbaugh are ente'rtalning the Governor's staff and their wives at a 7 o'clock dinner this evening in the Executive Mansion. The table appointments will be of rose color with exquisite roses and snapdragon in two shades in the flowers. Mrs. Brumbaugh has chosen a stunning dinner dress of rose crepe ! with fur, and brown velvet girdle to ■ wear for the event. The guests will Include General and Mrs. Frank D. Beary, Colonel and Mrs. John Gribbel, Colonel and , Mrs. J. Howell Cummlngs, Colonel ! and Mrs. Walter Bradley. Colonel and Mrs. Kolb, all of Philadelphia; Colonel and Airs. Henry W. Shoe maker, of Washington; Colonel and 1 Mrs. Haldeman, of Marietta; Colonel and Mrs. Young, of Allentown; Col onel and Mrs. Long, of Ridgway; ftolonel and Airs. Edward Murphy, of Philadelphia. Market Square Society to Send Mission Boxes A most interesting meeting of the Young Women's Missionary Society! of the Market Square Presbyterian | Church was held Tuesday evening In the lecture room, with Aliss Elisa beth Fahnestock, the president, pre-, siding." An Interesting paper on "Slant" was read by Mrs. Nathan E. Hause, and Miss Dolores Segelbaum told of "The Mountaineers." The society is piunning a box to be sent to the Rev. T. L. Hollowell, of Statesville, N. C., a colored minis ter in charge of two colored con gregations. Any article of clothing, houscfurnishings such as towels, pic tures, bedding, etc., or anything suit able as Christmas gifts will be gladly received. Aloney toward the purchase of ar ticles for the boxes may be sent to members of the committee, Includ ing Mrs. Ross A. Hickok, Airs. H. A. Oliayne, Airs. David Alartin and Miss Caroline R. Aloffitt. The committee would like to get the box off as soon as possible, and asks for a speedy reply to-their re quest. Gifts other than money may be sent to the church, and the sex ton, Mr. Aliller, will take charge of them. Young Girls Entertain Friends at Masque A Hallowe'en masque was given Tuesday evening by the Alisses Susan Hayward and Sarah Beck at the home of the latter, 2206 Walnut street. The home was decorated with Hallowe'en taste and the features of the evening were games and music, after which a Hallowe'en supper was served to the following: The Alisses Emma Fellowa, Alice Orr, Grace Kaiser, Helen Parkins, Romayne Davis, Pearl Fetrow, Car rie Putt, Pauline Stevisk, Elizabeth Workman, Dorthy Smith, Ora Davis, | Mary Van Dyke, Alyrtle Alurphy, j Susan Hayward, Sarah Beck, Mrs. Harold Towsen, Sarah Smith, Aliss Wealand, Elmer Stoner, Harold ! ' Towsen, Charles Newkirk, Reily I Rhine, George Wenrfck, Theodore I Wagner, James Roberts, Earl Gates, Lieut. Schelly, Karl Shrelner, Harry Beck, Charles Smith, Robert Hou seal. Airs. Harry Beck, Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Robert Houseal, D. M. Beck. Mel Fickas Promoted While Serving Abroad A recent letter received by Airs. Helen M. Etter, of the Donaldson apartment, from her niece, Mrs. -Melville P. Fickas. of Phoenix, Ari zona, announces the appointment of her husband to a second lieutenancy in the Adjutant General's Depart ment, United States army, with rank from September 15, 1918. Lieutenant Fickas is a prominent- businessman o* Phoenix, a former secretary of the Rotary Club and an active commit tee man of tho Country Club. His wife, formerly Miss Frances R. Black, of this city, is conducting his real estate and insurance business in his absence, making good in every way according to the Arizona papers. Airs. Dean Spangler and small son, Howard F. Spangler, of Cleve land, Ohio, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luman B. Langley, of State .street for the week. Miss Elizabeth Whitaker has re sumed her duties in the State Bu reau of Statistics and Information, after a serious illness at her home in Mafeonoy City. „ Aliss Clara Anderson, an employe of the Bureau of Statistics and In formation, has resumed her duties after being confined to her home In Regina street, with a severe attack of influenza. Miss Leona Scott, of 802 Sixteenth street, is spending the week in Philadelphia, with her cou sin, Mrs. Tneodore E. Brown. The Eye Like a Camera The eye is constructed so won derfully and ingeniously that the handicraft of man has as yet not able to construct so delicate 'm instrument. It is like a cam era—tho lens to focus, the lid as a shutter, the Iris or color for a diaphragm, the thick coating of the eyeball as a darkroom, the "nerve as the sensitive plate, and, strange as it may seem, the images are bottom side up exactly as the Images In the camera. Now so delicate and sensitive an Instru ment as the eye should have good care. Let us explain more fully to you how care for the eyes. 13 N. Market Square, 2nd Floor _i K. of C. CONCERT POSTPONED The concert in charge of the Har nlsburg Council No. 869, Knights of /Tolumbus, which was to have taken place on Wednesday evening, at the reconstrttction hospital, at Carlisle, for the benqfit of the soldiers there, has been postponed until Friday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Thla change was necessary owing to the Illness of Miss Vaughn. The party will leave the Hotel Carlton and motor to Carlisle. The program follows: . i 1, i T^'° — V, ° ,ln - cello, piano, ..T? 1 "'"" 8 Awakening," E. Bash; (b) Hungarian Dance No. 5," John Braham. 2 i", M°P, rano 8ol °- < a > "Laddfe in Khaki. Novello; (b) "Mother o' Mine, H. P. Burleigh. - 3 o ?' ano s " 10 ' ''Etude Mlg nonne, Schuett. No. 4 ,; Trio, harp, violin, cello; (a) chen/''Pacha!' (b> " Btand " per'° 5 Cell ° soI °' "Gavotte," Pop- No. 6. Duo. harp, violin "Ber ceuse," Oberthur. ' ® r No. 7. Harp solo, (a) "March Mill |.„ / . 1 The Government Requests, "No Extra Help No Extra ° i| Hours—During the Christmas Rush.*' We have Agreed | l I j 1 I The Utmost in Style and Value in Women's and Misses' S Suits, Coats and Dresses | I Suits at sr Coatsat s*}£ j Greater values than ever f Matchless values in f % [ g before. See them in our stunning models of Man- (QaJ .HI | windows Genuine Ameri- nish Tweeds, Velours can all-wool Poplin Suits black and Cheviots and Kerseys Velvet, Plush a L wanted colors smart styles all sizes and self collars, handsomely tailored. •' ; : h Specially Priced Suils Specially Priced Coats | at $39.50 to SSO at $39.50 to SSO SFor the remaining days of the week Included are a new.lot of the very [J we offer extraordinary values in our latest creations with Beaver bur Col- | m ,• u i „ •- tT* • c j lars Silvertone, Broadcloth, Velour | h,gh das suits -of Tncotme, Broad- d= La,'„ e and Meltons. Not a garment I | cloth, French Serge, Silvertone,. Duvet in the assortment but what is worth at |j| Bde Laine, etc. . least ten dollars more. | □ 1 Dresses at $1 J* Dresses at j The most remarkable val- I A gorgeous array of Sat- f ji i| ues wc have ever seen at in and Georgette, Jersey, 5 this low price—our show- c French Serge and Plain | ing consists of smart styles in French Satin—many braid trimmed—all fafilt | Serge, Jersey and Serge and Satin com- lessly tailored each dress under- IP binations. . * pricetj from $5 to $lO. All Dresses Now Marked at $37.50 to $l5O | j Are Reduced 25 Per Cent | Among which are included embroidered Tricolettes, Matelasse, Tricolette and Satin, Georgette and, Velvet, indestructible Voile and Satin, Black Lace, also I 3 Satin embroidered in wool. j Give "Her" Furs—Buy Them Now j The giving of rich, luxurious Furs carries out the sensible idea of giving some- | thing worth while—something to wear—something useful and practical. Our large | showing will make selecting an easy matter. b | Taupe, Black and Brown Wolf and Taupe Squirrel Stole with pockets at 1 Red Fox Scarfs at $35, $lO and $45 . ends, at $225 Separate Muffs to match coat collars Hudson Seal Coatee with Kolinsky or m [I of Australian Opossum at S3O Gray Squirrel collar $375 Cape Stole of Kolinsky Squirrel, won- Seal Plush Coatees, newest creations, | dertul quality at ...." SIOO $35 j a Hudson Seal Stole, wide and long, Seal Plush Stoles, some with belts and Ivery beautiful, at $125 pockets, at .* $lO and sls ■ I I fc - j Petticoats Hosiery Specials | | An Ideal Gifts For the Remainder of | 1 Drre;%fSr.V. P ?! tt :r , The Week ' 61 B Silk Taffeta Petticoats plain and Heavy Silk Stockings full fash- j S changeable colors pleated QO loned Cordovan, Brown, Field flounce style "V" Mouse and Gray regularly dj| Cfl m , $1.66 special this week only wI.OV rfl □ Fancy novelty Jersey Pettlooats |jl trimmed with fringe, etc., newest Fine quality Stockings In I' shades —won- IfT QO to tiq QO 1 Cordovan and Gray very EQ_ ra I derful values • 9 '' J7o special at only E I L —i ) I —- J J j ( ~———-—■ ---j | 1, r-1 Week-End Specials 1 I \ in Our Shoe Dept. j J Women's fine" Gray and Brown Kid j ' / ace ® oot: '~' m ' tat ' on tips—leather Louis j] / Ot an( * military heels—AA |o D widths— II ! Vv. all sizes—very special at ■ $6.95 I , 1 G3 U—.in""*" "" i^" , *ihie.iww | i'" 1 n —ji 111 i - ■■ - ■ ' i gni—saaaMhLkini^Big—apg—naME naaaaßßa—BßMHaaunMHUßaggaaßßMaßaMßßßaßimßga^ _ taire," Hasselmans; (b) "In'the Gar- i den." Schuetzer. No. 8. Violin solo, "Llebesfreud," i Krelsler. ... No. 9. Trio, violin, cello, piano, "Meditation," Mietzke. No. 10. Popular airs, Miss Kath erlne Dubbß and audience., ' The committee In charge com . prises James Coleman, John A. Mc- Mahon, Norman Newton, J. T. Win -1 ters, Fred J. Yestadt. ON WAY TO GENOA, ITALY Mrs. Agnes Scarlett, of North ' Green street, who was formerly em j ployed In the Department of Labor and Industry at the Capitol, sailed s yesterday from New York for Genoa, • Italy, where she will take up Tier new duties as a Red Cross tleld sec . retnry.* Mrs. Scarlett left here last week to report at Red Cross heud i quarters In New York City. ATTENDING CONFERENCES Mrs. James I" Chamberlain, 323 North Front street, Is in Phlladel - phta, attending the conference and exhibit under the joint auspices of - the National Child Labor Committee and the Public Education and Child Labor Association of Pennsylvania. t" GLASSES Quickly ' Repaired Our repair department is a big factor in our establishment. We have the skill, the experience, and are at your service always. Prices commensurate with good work. Urlng your broken gluaaea her* Eyesight Specialist 20 NORTH THIRD STREET Srblelaner Unlldlng
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