8 INTERESTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NOVEL PARTY BY Y.W.CA. CLUBS Booths and Costumes Repre senting Different Countries One of Many Features A "Merry - Go . Round-the-Orient" party will be given tliis evening at the Y. W. C. A. under the auspices of the Federation of Industrial Clubs, 'i he proceeds of the party will go to the work of Miss Irene Sh'eppard. and Miss Klisa Cortez, Y. W. C. A. work ers in Buenos Aires. It was Miss I'crtez who began tiie organized work 'or Spanish girls in Beunos Aires, anJ on her tour of this country, last winter, she secured a physical direc tor. money for a victrola. typewriter and many needed supplies for her Work. There will be booths representing China, Japan. France. India. Hawaii nnd South America. In the lobby, on the second floi r, a railway station has been arranged with a map of the l world, a news stand, an information desk, telephone booth. Western T'tiion desk, guides and literature of the dif ferent nations. Representing Japan will be Miss Kntherlne Lereh. Miss Margaret Given Miss Violet Neidig, Miss Fan nie Albert and Miss Anna Wippermun, in native costume. China will have Mrs. Maty Griffey, Miss May Patter rfbn.Mtss Ruth Scheldt; France. Helen Fcrsythe, Helen Sides. Amelia BiTse-v - Esther Sanders. Helen Lehman and Miss Helen Bitter. South America and Hawaii will also be represented by members In costume. and each booth and each country represented will have its own special stunt. There will be a small charge for admission and tea and wafers, candies and other dainties will be sold. PARTY AT HOME OF MISS GEERING Mrs. C. F. Bodmer and Miss Mayme Geering entertained ir-' evening, at the latter's home, ' ' Williams street. The guests spent a pleasant evening with music nnd games, after v hieh a buffet supper was served. Those present were: Mrs. Olive Mark. Mrs. M. Martin. Mrs. Irvin Hoepfer. Mrs. Irwin Binga man. Mrs William Finnen. Mrs. Albert Chling, Mrs. Edward Gilberg. Mrs. Charles Bingaman. Mrs. Mary Fink, Miss Sara Pearson. Miss Anna M. Frye, Miss Elizabeth Bodmer, Miss Mayine; Geering, Master Donald Harper. Mr. and Mrs. Geering and Mr. and Mrs. C.! I'. Bodmer. "ssgwrs-i t or All Occasions Floral Decorations Wedding Flowers Farty Flowers Funeral Flowers 3h<?Berruhill . LOCUST ST. AT SECOND , 1| Distinguished Footwear For Women |' | ; ! t Smart last, mahogany calf, welt v; i,'' 1 ' sole, military heel, medallion v lip. Unusual spring special C. B. Rodney k 34 North Third Street. —THE— :i SOURBEER-MEYERS ! ORCHESTRA AN ASS ° C ' AT '° N OF 1 ( — 5 accomplished Dance ' Musicians. F. M. Sourbeer, Mgr. | — ' ~ P WGG* YOUR CHOICE. 15 KINDS I TO ELECTRIC CLEANERS 1/ Iff ALL TYPES 1 J,. WASHING MACHINES \JRAA EASY PAYMENTS NEIDIG BROS. ISMMB ' 21 S. SECOND ST. V- ! 1 ■ . - • *• ' - t i • v - ¥ , . ' \ , •- t ; - FRIDAY EVENING* HAWUBBITRO TEtEQRxra: FEBRUARY 28, 1919. Penbrook-Progress Civic Club Holds Meeting i The first regular meeting of the Penbrook-Progress Community CMv io Club was held last night, with the president. Miss Tilda Zarker, pre siding. The speaker of the evening was Miss Mabel Cronise Jones, who gave a talk on "Civic Work." The opening report showed a charter membership of 275, which is said to be the record charter membership for any town outside of Philadelphia. Plans were announced for a con cert to be given next Tuesday even ing in the Penbrook Church of Ood. The committee In charge includes ■'Mrs. G. Vallercliamp, chairman; Mrs. ! Lawrence A. Hetrick. Mrs. Joseph I G. Miller and Mrs. E. Kirby Lawson. | Two new directors were elected last ! evening, Mrs. Joseph G. Miller and (.Miss Caroline Uauch. Officers of the club include: Miss Tilda M. Zarker, president; Mrs. I Lawrence A. Hetrick, first vice tpresident; Mrs. George F. Lumb, [second vice-president; Miss Myrna Speas, secretary; Mrs. E. Kirby Law j son, treasurer. Fol'owlng the meet | ing, refreshments were served. Guests of Mrs. Stanford Spent Pleasant Time I Mrs. Vincent Stanford entertained irformally at her home, 2025 Green street, yesterday afternoon. As the ! guests sewed and chatted, solos and choruses were enjoyed. Luncheon Ias served, a great bowl of sweet peas carrying out a color scheme of pink and white. Blue-bird place cards added to the daintiness of the ! table appointments. Each guest was I presented with a bouquet of the flow | era. Those present were: j Mrs Claude Batdorf, Mrs. J. J. Mun ! gesser, Mrs. Roy Stetler, Mrs. Alexan j dre H. Roberts. Mrs. Haas, Mrs. Wil liam Pteckley, Miss Ethel Batdorf, Mrs. Wagner. Mrs. G. M. Steinmetz land Mrs. V. W. Stanford. Edgar Martin Gives - Party at Paxtang Edgar Martin entertained at a "500" ! party, last evening, at his home, in |r>aytnng. Prizes were won by Robert Grsybill. John Ober and Herman iGeiger. A buffet supper was served | to the following guests: Wi'linm Gast- I rock. "Pat" Fisher, Clarence Runk, ! Harvey Fitting, James Forbes, Ed ward Smith. Paul Porwnrd, Edgar | Martin. Howard Martin. Howard Rutherford. Robert GraybiU. John Ober. Charles Croll, Herman Geiger. land the Messrs Reed, Barber and j Shaver. "^v^fSTORK NEWS j [An announcement under Una It mining ! must be. aecotnpanted by ti atnfi to uaaure j Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Hench, 1937 iSwatara street, announce the birth of I a daughter, Claudia Doraetta Hench, Wednesday, February 12, 1919. SPICER-FEISTER WEDDING FEB. 25 Marriage Took Place in Cum berland, Md., at St. Mary's Rectory MR. AND MRS. JAMES A. SPICER Announcement Is made of the marriage of Miss Laura Anna Feis ter. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Feister, of Shlremanstown, to James Albert Spicer, son of J. H. Spicer, of Cumberland, Md. The ceremony was performed Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock in the rectory of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Cumberland, Md„ by the Rev. J. R. Lawless. The bride, attended by Miss Jo sephine Spicer, wore a traveling suit of thupe broadcloth and hat to match. Her corsage bouquet was of bride roses and orchids. Miss Spicer wore taupe broadcloth, with black picture hat, and carried white carnations. After a wedding trip to western cities, Mr. and Mrs. Spicer will be "at home" at 406 Old Town road. Cumberland, Md. The bride has been connected with the Telegraph Printing Company for some time. Mr. Spicer is a for mer resident ol this city. Mrs, William Jennings, of 5 South Front street, has returned from Phil adelphia, where she attended the con- j ference on the New Era Movement in Uie Presbyterian Church of Penn sylvania. Mrs. Ritter and Miss Matilda Ritter, 253 Hummel street have re- j turned from - Baltimore,. Md., where! they attended the funeral of the for- j mer's brother. Charles Metcalfe. Miss Helen Lord,, of Pottsville. is visiting her aunt, Mrs! Harry Wil son, 1233" Kittatinny street. Miss Sara Mildred Ream, of Phil adelphia, Is visiting'her aunt, Mrs. j William Filling, 1335 North Sixth \ street. Miss Esther Nesbitt, 408 South Thirteenth street, has returned from t a visit with relatives in Lewisburg. Lieutenant and Mrs. Thomas P. j Moran. 2202 North Third street, are i spending the week at Atlantic City. I Mrs. Harvey L. Stauffer and son Charles and daughter Thelma of Lewistown. have returned hpme after a short stay with Mrs. StaufCer's | mother. Mrs. Agnes L. Sprout, 928 i Norwood street. Miss Anna Henderson of 111 South j Front street, is visiting in Washing ; ton, D. C. for two weeks. RECOVERS FROM PNEUMONIA C. F. Snyder, 584 Showers street, ! who has been confined to his bed the past few weeks with a severe ( case of pneumonia is on the road to ! recovery. BIG DANCE PROGRAM I to-night after Tech-Lebanon gam . ] Chestnut Street Hall. Game 30c. I Dance 25c.—Adv. DINNER FrlJny Eve.—Feb. 28—3 to 7.30 Stouff er's Restaurant 4 N. COURT ST. 50c Claut Chowder linked Shad Chicken Put Geo Roast Ileef Mashed or An Gratia Potatoes Stewed l'eas or Rolled lilee Celery Mi lad ice Crenm Pie or Pudding Coffee, Tea or Cocoa ml Candy! A Mrssl mer's | Home-mnde \ | randies are more /©hv, \ [ than good, they are pure. That's I why so many of , I our patrons have I become regular —-4* I customers. And now since we ure nble once i more to procure the best of choro lute for our candles, we are giving that same dcllclousness which marked our pre-war awccta. SPECIAL THIS WEEK-END Nut and Fruit Creams: A de licious fruity cream covered with n rich chocolate nut coating. Special at 48c a lb. i Snow Flnkcai A whipped cream ! dipped In a sweet chocolate and rolled In macaroon cocoanat. Spe cial at 40e ti lb. I ' Messimer's Third Street at Brlgga ! FUNERAL FLOWERS SPECIAL! Beautiful Spray, $3.00 Keeney's Flower Shops 814 N. 3D ST. 187 N. FRONT ST. Harrlsbarg Stoolton INTERESTING MEET OF SPANISH CLUB Classes Will Present Unusual Program Tonight at Sec ond and State Streets The local Spanish students and | their friends will enjoy an Interest ing program to-night at the School of Spanish, Second and State streets. Many of the students who have been carefully rehearsing their parts for some time will help make the meeting both instructive and merry. With Germany forced from the South Americun maikets the mer chants and manufacturers of the ; United States are preparing to sup ply the enormofis demand of our South American and Central Amer ican neighbors. This has resulted in an unprecedented call for those who have a working knowledge of Spanish. Harrisburg is helping to prepare young men and women to i meet the commercial need and the Spanish masses and club here are forging rapidly aheud under the able ] guidance of Mrs. Melvin Menges, principal of the Harrisburg School of Spanish. Current Events, both in Spanish and English, Will be given under the direction of Miss Julia Bishop. A recitation in Spanish will be made by Miss Beatrice Helges. Quotations front well-known Spanish writers will be given by the following teachers and scholars of Irving College: Misses Deran, Rep pert. Wister, Lenhart and Spang or. Harry Leonard will explain in Spanish the influence of supply and demand on current prices. A clever playlet, entitler "El Robo," or "The Robbery," has been arranged. The robbery will be in the nature of an elopment. All of the acting wil' he in Spanish. Those who will take part in the playlet are Miss Teresa Martin, Miss Agnes Drayer and Frederick Kammerer. The latter part of the evening will he devoted to short recitations and talks by eeveral gentlemen from Mexico. Refreshments will be served. Griffith-Fox Wedding Solemnized Yesterday Harrisburgefs are interested In the marriage of Miss C. Beatrice B. Fox. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Webster j Fox, of Seventeenth and Spruce ] streets, Philadelphia, and Charles Francis Griffith, which took place yesterday in the presence of the im mediate families. Miss Fox wore a gown of soft white charmcuse with a court train of white panne velvet, which she wore upon her presentation at the Court of St. James In 1912. She wore her moth er's wedding veil of embroidered tulle which was held in place by orange blossoms, and carried a shower bou quet of lilies of the valley. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Griffith left on a wedding trip. A large reception followed the cer emony. Mrs. George Kunkel of this I city was a guest at the wedding. Surprise Party For Mrs. W.lliam Morgan l A pleasant little surprise party was I given last evening for Mrs. William Morgan, at her home, 160S Berryhill | street. Those present were: Mrs. El- I mer Urich. Mrs. M. O. Sides, Mrs. George Sides, Mrs. Clarence House | man. Mrs. John Diftcndaffcr, Mrs. I Raymond Diffendaffer. Mrs. Frank Chubb. Mrs. A. M. Brandt, Mrs. H. ! Mueller. Mrs. E. Cllpp. all of Hlgh j spire; Mrs. Harriet Houck. Mrs. ftd- I ward Hunk, Mrs. William Boyd, Mrs. j I- Kinch and Mrs. Ray Devenny. CENTRAL HIGH NOTES DEBATING TEAMS MEET The two teams representing the school have met for the last time un der the supervision of the English department. On Wednesday evening the affirmative team composed of Winston Romig met at the home of Carl Stoner, Stewart Wagner and I Miss Katherine Zeiders, 1612 State : street, to have their speeches gone over tot the last time before the de- I bate with Reading. T*e negative | team, composed of Harold Connor, 1 Robert Crist and Arthur Hibler, met : at Miss Zeiders' home on Thursday I evening for the final changes in their speeches before the debate on March I 14 with the Hazelton High School at I Hazelton. The debaters will be taken | in charge by Miss - Annabell Swartz, | who will train them in delivering I their speeches. Professor M. O. Bil | low, of Tech High School, has given i much of his time to the debaters, I and has been a great help in sug j gesting strong points for both teams. Although Professor Billow is no longer a member of the faculty at Central, he has willingly devoted his time to the two Central teams, and his help has been greatly appreci ated by the two teams. DINNEn IN SOLDIER'S HONOR Everett C. Howard, recently re turned from Army service, was the guest of honor at a most attractive party last evening, when his parents, j Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Howard, enter- I tained several friends at their home, 14 44 Market street. The evening was pleasantly spent. Dinner was served in a novel style. When the guests, most of whom had seen Army ser vice, entered the diningroom, they found small cannon and guns on the table. In the center was a tent filled , with favors. Pork and beans was served on regular "mess" plates, and the coffee caine in ttneups. Doughnuts were served in Salvation Army style. The last course was Ice cream, mould ed in the shape of an American flag. DIFTKRY-REIGI.E WEDDING Miss Elizabeth Bell Reigle and Vin cent Moscoe Dlppery, both of Lewis town. were married last night, at 7 o'clock, at the Manse of the Covenant Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. Harvey Klaer. There were no attend ants. Mr. and Mrs. Dlppery will re side, for the present, at 1321 North Third street. GLOVES CLEANED FREE H. C. Mattern. of 404 North Second street, proprietor of the Valet wishes to announce that he will clean for any . lady a short pair of white gloves free, provided she has never had any done here before. This Introductory offer is made simply to get you acquainted with this modern dry-cleaning house.— Adv. SUEDE SHOES ARE OFTEN RUINED by people attempting to clean them at home. Wo are experts at this work and would suggest giving us a trial. We also clean anything that Is cleanable, either clothing for ladies or men or housefurnishlng. The Valet 404 N. Second street Bell 4838 Dial 3114.—adv. ' William P. Starkey to Tell of His European Trip At the men's meeting, to be held under the auspices of the £entral Y. i M. C. A.. Sunday afternoon, nt 3:30; o'clock, in Fahnestock Hall. William P. Starkey will give an interesting talk on the subject, "My Impressions of European Conditions. Following Mr Starkey'* address the Rev. George Edward Hawes will give a short address on the subject, "The World War and Religious Truth." Contralto solos will be rendered by Mrs. Robert B. Reeves, and an organ recital will be given at 3:15 by Alfred C. Kuschwa, organist of St. Stephen's Episeopal Church. Arthur *D. Bacon, president of the Y. M. C. A., will preside at the meet ing. JANITOR IMPROVING "Prof." Daugherty, Janitor at Cen tral, who was hurt some time ago when he fell from a high steplndder, I ■ reported to be improving. Mr. Daugherty fell on a wash stand In one of the cloak rooms, and received bodily Injuries which forced him to be confined to bed. At the present; time he i able to be About, but ia 1 still unable to take up his duties at ! Central. C. T. J. CLUB TO DANCE . A „. dn . nco wln I,e given by the C. T. wV, . J . of Central High school, at w r on Wednesday eveninsr, March 5. The Dauphin nvlator. Wal ter Shaffer, w) il be the guest of hr " or - Sourbeer's orchestra will fur n sh the music. Dr. Herbst Left $11,000: All Goes to His Widow Rooming, Fob. 28.—Dr. Edwin M. I Herhst, former State Senator from Berks county, who died recently at his home- In Frledensburg. left an estate valued at 311,000. The wi'l has been admitted to probate at the office of Register Weptz. and letters testamentary issued to Lottie Hcrbst as executor. The estate consists of 37.600 in personal property and 33,100 in real estate, a total of 310,700. The real 4y. consists of a house and lot in Frledensburg and a lot In Oleygtown shlp. The entire estate is be queathed to the widow, Charlotta Herbst. ' Chief of Revenue Agents Gives Up His Office Washington. Feb. 28. John D Murphy, of Plttsfleld. Mass.. "hief revenue agent of the Internal rev" " If, l ' ur f nu for tl'e past year, has re signed to return to private business w7n h' J ln H?s successor will be appointed soon. Mr. Mur phy supervised the revenue bureau's campaign against tax dodgers. I>R. O. R. PHILLIPS Dr.' J*" W. EMenberger f^SheTres' 6 n 3 t o7ol ß l O N rm. Th^he 8 r t ru^ appointment.—Adv. y WITMER, BAIR & WITMER Walnut Near Second Street Spring Suits, Dresses and Blouses Have the Distinctive Note that Makes Them Different Come in, We Will be Glad to Show You I New Spring Fan-ta-si Skirts New Spring Skirts of Wool Spring's newest fabric for silk skirts is Fan-ta-si Pleated plaid skirts and pleated striped skirts of which can be had in beautiful light shades and pretty wool patterns, sizes to 38 waist band, darker shades, interwoven with gold tones, ' $16.50 to $19.75 $1,5.75, $16.75 to $20.75 Special In the Blouse Department Special values in Georg- i " Novelty Blouses in ette Crepe de Chine and French Voile Blouses —plain or lace trim- bisque, white, flesh and wash satins in black, med; all sizes to 46- Values to $5.50. Special combination colors, beaded French Blue, sunset and f or Saturday, $2.95 or plain, from flesh. Special $4.95 "J $6.95 to $16.50 Cotton top petticoats, taffeta flounce; all Novelty petticoats in Jersey, Floriswah and taffetas. Regular and extra sizes from $5.50 to suit shades and black, $1.95 and $2.49 | $13.95 Newest Spring Dresses natoce of winter suit,, size. Newest Spring Dresses The tailored and practical spring 40, 44%, 46% and 48% reduced to Presses to dresses are made of taffeta, wool original prices which makes Every day brings ne jersey, serge, crepe de chine and them range from $17.25 to $35 delight the eye of the spring buyers. crepe meteor Serge dresses, Balance of winter coats includ- The popular dress is designed of -I uk <*ak nn in S plush, broadcloth and velours/ foulard and Georgette or plain T,T, , s™, '6 to 40 reduced to for- G e or foulard Georgette. Taffeta dresses, $15.75 to $45 mer prices. Coats sell at Crepe de chine dresses, $8.75 to $30.00 „ $19.75 to $42.50 $32.50 to $69.75 Evening Gowns Fashionable Figure Dresses Evening gowns and dinner gowns in black and These dresses are especially designed for the light .hades of tulle silks and satin sizes, 16 to 38, / Ia f r S e fi S u , re °< . extra ' of crepe de chine, georgette and serge, $23.50, $26.50, $37.50 to $69.75 $32.50 to $59.75 Spring Suits Spring Wraps Our spring suit line shows every conceivable There is a varied selection of styles in spring model to suit any and all types of figures. Sport wraps. There are capes, cape coats, doljnans and L I iL S^ tyr °L\°°^ tweeds and si,ver tone i erse y coats. Materials are serge, silvertone and bolivia, $29.75 to $44.50. Navy dressy suits, $29.75 to $79.50 $32.50 to $75.00 WITMER, BAIR & WITMER Walnut Near Second Street" 4 —— Captain Coli Plans Flight to Morocco in Special Emergency Plane l'nrln, Feb. 28. Captain Coll, who recently crossed the Mediterranean by airplane and returned within twenty-four hours, will soon make a flight by the way of Madrid to Fez and Agudir, Morocco. He will make an especial study of conditions over the sea in view of his Intention to make a flight from Da kar. at the extreme point of Cape Verde, to Pernambuco, Brazil, with in the next two months. He will, on this flight, operate a special machine which 1h equipped with a fusllage which will keep afloat for ten hours and which will permit the aviator to wait for as sistance In case of a break down while over the sea. TERM ITS ISSUED Building permits were Issued to day to W. E. Arnold, contractor for John Glede, for an addition to the frame dwellings at 257-69 Sayford streel, at a cost of 3250, and to J. Frank Saussaman, contractor for Warren Van Dyke, for the erection I of a one-story galvanized iron gar age at the rear of 1821 Susquehanna street, at a cost of 3300. TO PLAN FOK BANQUET Final arrangements are being made for the unnual banquet of the Dauphin County Bar Association to be held to-morrow evening at the Harrisburg Club. At least eighty members will be present it is be lieved. The committee in charge includes Charles H. Bergner, John j T. Brady and Charles C. Stroll. | ——— Pianos i Player-Pianos j Victrolas and Records Player Rolls C.M.Sigler,inc. 30 N. Second St 0 A Preachment ? Woman in Business !• w At lunch yesterday we were talking about 0' Q Success and how to gain it —and particu• A a larly Success in a salaried position. And • here was our conclusion. J , a Success is not difficult. It's largely a mat- • • ter of mental attitude —or nerve. Just a * V few more foot pounds of hnergy and you Q 0 carry the trench. The SSO-a-week woman g, a is not twice as smart as the $25 a week • • one. She's only 10 per cent, more able. I " Beyond a certain level there's less com- 0 ( 0 petition. Q • f * 0 What determines your success? Other 0 Q people's opinion of your value. And Q A what determines their opinion? Your A • own opinion of yourself— at least in (treat • V measure 4nd what reflects your opinion . 0 of yourself? Your appearance. 0 w So after all your wardrobe is a big factor ; 0 in your earning power. A new suit or 0 A becoming frock will often pav the girl in A • business actual dividends in the shape of 1 V more money in her pay envelope. It . 0 shows people that she puts a high valua- 0 Q tion on her own ability. Q • L _] ©\ /Q)
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