4 INTERESTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS METHODISTS DINE ATPENN-HARRIS Bishop and Mrs. McDowell to Be Guests of Official Board The official board of Grace Meth odist Episcopal Church will enter tain at a dinner of sixty covers in one of the private parlors of the Penn-Harris this evening in honor ( of Bishop and Mrs. William M. Mc- ; 'Dowell. of Washington. Bishop McDowell, who has episcopal super- : vision of the Washington area of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which> includes Central Pennsylvania Con- ference, arrived here this afternoon accompanied by Mrs. McDowell, ! who is president of the Woman's; Foreign Missionary Society of the church. He will preach at the con- : secration service to-morrow morning, at Grace Church. Among those present at the dinner this evening will be the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Edgar R. Heckman, the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bagnell, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Herman. E. Z. Wallower, Mrs. Elizabeth Gray bill, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Ross, W. P. Starkey, who presented the new memorial organ to the church, and Mrs. Starkey, with Mr. Starkey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Starkey, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. J. Horace McFarland. Miss Helen McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Burtnett, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Ijxwton. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Saus samnn, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bruce Tay lor, Mr. and Mrs. William S. Esslg. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Denehey, E. B. Mitchell, Miss Mary Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Herman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hervey Patton, J. H. Se bourn. Mr. nnd Mrs. W. L. Stoey, H. B. Mitchell, Miss Mitchell. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Ellenberger, Dr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Downes, Mr. and Mrs. E. Fred Rowe, the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. George Preston Mains. Mr. and Mrs. Willinm B. Sloane, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bacon. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Kinter, Mr. nnd Mrs. E. O. Shnffner, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Spofford, the Misses Mar tha and Ellen Tompkinson, Mr. nnd Mrs. George 1,. Reed, J. S. Bible, Miss Edith Bible. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. San son, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mellck, Mr. and Mrs. Willard S. Young. Miss Mary Gotta. Dr. and Mrs. George E. Reed, and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Shat ter. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. 8011, Mrs. George Stillman and Mr. and Mrs. C. N. McNoughton. GIRT, SCOUTS IV MEETING The Girl Scouts of the city will hold a mass meeting at Messiah Lu theran Church, Sixth nnd Forster streets, Tuesday evening. December 15. at 7 o'clock, when plans for a Scout Christmas party and the part the girls will take in the Christmas pageant will be discussed CHRISTMAS VCTS Specinl prices. 4 % lbs. of Choice Mixed Nuts, special for $2.00. Real Jumbo Peanuts, 25c per pound. IMPERIAL TEA CO., 205 Chestnut Street. CHRISTMAS I FLOWERS 9 Plants, Greens, Trees and no end of line gift V suggestions. Locust Street at Second fl Serve Golden Roast Blend Coffee Always Whether the occasion be one of the regular family meaL or a formal dinner—Golden Roast Blend is the coffee to serve. Blended from only the best coffees grown— the aroma of Golden Roast gives a promise of enjoyment which is fulfilled in the very first sip. Golden Roast is packed in inter-lined pound cartons, which preserves all of its deliciousness until you open it. Your Grocer has Golden Roast. Order a pound today. R. H. LYON Coffee Purveyor to the Penn-Harris II:r-';burg, Pa. I-^a^®JuuuaooaaEHaaaaasE Sporting Goods | Make Ideal Gifts ffi Our Toy Store Offers Toys Books and Games of the m BETTER QUALITY Geo* W, 1 ON THE SQUARE Open Evenings—Dec. 22, 23 and 24 m MAY WE SERVE YOU im ■ ii ii ii ip i|| ii i| ii ii ii ii ii m || H m i! □ SATURDAY EVENING, CHOIR CONCERT GREAT SUCCESS Noteworthy Event Given Last Evening Under Direction of Bernard Mausert An appreciative audience heard the first concert of the new vested choir of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, given under the direction of Bernard R. Mausert, organist and choirmaster, at the church at 8.15 o'clock Inst evening. The big audi torium was crowded to its full ca pacity with the music lovers of the city who had the privilege of en- Joying one of the most delightful musical events of the season. The performance was particularly re mnrkable considering the brief time during which the choir has been or ganized. The chorus, displaying ex ceptionally careful training, gives promise of still greater things in the future. < The program for the event was as follows: Processional. Church Hymnal. No. 35; () Prelude, (b) Meditation-Ele gie, Bonowski; organ anthem, "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord." (by request), Garrett, chorus; "Last Hope," piano and organ, Gottschalk, arr. R. R. Mausert, Miss Jeanette HofTman at the piano; solo, "The Prodigal Son," (Parker), Ray Chap man; (a) Grand Choeur, Op. 68. No. 5, Salome; (b) In Summer, Stebblns; organ . Anthem, "Littfe Mother of Mine," (Nevin), chorus: solo, "Dost Thou Know That Sweet (Thomas) Mrs. Arthur H. Hull; Fantasie for piano and organ, (Demarest), Rar ton Botts, at the piano; anthem, "Rest Ye in Peace, Ye Flanders Dead," (Nevin) chorus; recessional. Church Hymnal, No. 610; postlude. Op. 68, Volckmar. Hiawatha Club~of Y.W.C.A. to Hold Vesper Service A Christmas vesper service, to be held to-morrow at five o'clock, at the Y. W. C. A., will be in charge of the Hiawatha Club of Girl Reserves, with Miss Elizabeth Wimcr, presi dent, presiding. The p'rogram will be as follows: Hymn, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear;" prayer, Eliznbeth Wimer; Christmas Scripture readin'g, Kath erine Hoak; piano solo, Dora Rey nolds; story of the hymn "Little Town of Bethlehem," told by Paul ine Palm; hymn sung; story of the hymn "Abide With Me," told by Edith Hartz; the "Story of the Oth er Wise Man," told by Miss Snyder, State supervisor of continuation schools; song, "Away in a Manger," "The First Christmas," Ruth Wea ver; story of the hymn "Silent Night, Holy Night," told by Esther Mehaf fie, the hymn sung. Out-of-Town Folk Wed at Methodist Parsonage Here The marriage of Miss Minnie Grelner, of Mastersonviile, Pa., to David N. Young, of Marion, was solemnized this morning at the par sonage of Grace Methodist Episco pal Church, 216 Pine street, the Rev. Dr. Robert Ragnell officiating. Yesterday Miss Anna Pearl Baum gardner and Verl F. Hoffman, both of Johnstown, were united in mar riage at the Grace Church parson age by the Rev. Dr. Bagneil. ON HOLIDAY VISIT Mrs. Samuel Claybaugh Todd, of the Stroh apartments, Front and Boas streets, started to-day for a western trip. She will spend the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. L. E. Wetherill, in Reading, Michigan, afterward visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mark Hopkins, in De troit. Hospital Nurses Dance Merrily in Winterdale Among those enjoying a dance last evening In Winterdale arranged by nurses of the Harrisburg Hospital, were Miss Blanche lona Fiester, Miss Kathcrine, Bierhower, Miss Frances M. Scott. Miss M. K. Elder, Miss E. M. Kocnig, Miss N. Harris, Miss E. E. Iteber, Miss Ruth C. Nyquist, Miss Bessie Henderson, Miks Louetta Ernst, Miss Lillian Goodyear, Miss Florence Springer, Miss E. Lots. Miss Sanders,. Miss Wolle, Miss Middle ton. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Harris, Miss E. Irwin, Miss E. Geib, Miss E. Swelgert, Miss Schell. Miss E. Crull, Miss Mary Wolf, Miss Marguerite Jauss, Miss Mary E. Hlnkle, Frank ii^ n,ttree ' S- Kempshaw, Harper Wiest, James Finn, William F. Dwyer, William E. Mower, C. V. Myers, C. N. Hartman, Thomas I. Griffin, Howard J. Williams, James P. Harman, Russell A. Preble, Wil liam P. Sheridan, U. llobb, E. Bliz zard, Y. R. Landis, Frank E. Wolf, Ross H. Rudy, Frank B. Rudy, Fred O. Lyter and W. E. Kirkpatrlck. Cathedral Choir Members Surprise Prof. Brodeur Joseph Brodeur, organist and choirmaster of St. Patrick's Cathe dral, was given a surprise by mem bers of the choir in the Knights of Columbus hail, ns an appreciation HI excelle "t an( l interesting work with them. Mr. Brodeur leaves early in the new year for Albany, r., to become organist at the great cathedral there, for he is seek ing a broader field. Christmas decorations were used and resolutions were read by Father < arey. Bishop McDevitt presented i i a P urs ® of gold from the clioir, and addresses were made by tlie Bishop, Father Carey, Professor Brodeur and Miss Mnrle Higgins. }fcefreshments closing' the evening's pleasure were served to thirty peo ple. Judge Patterson Speaks on Dickens' Characters Judge Patterson, one of the fore most attorneys of Philadelphia, nnd a recent Republican candidate for Mayor of that city, will address the nX: c Monday afternoon on The Characters of Charles Dick ens," illustrated with stereopticon , views. Judge Patterson is well qualified to make this address, as he is one of the foremost Dickens students of the country, and considered an au thority on that writer. Maryland Girl Announces Engagement to Local Man The engagement of Miss Esta Margaret Baker, of Hugerstown, to Ernest A. Doepke, of this city, was announced at a tea given in honor of the bride-elect by Miss Myrl Cecil, of Williamsport Pike, Hagers town. Miss Baker Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Baker, of that place and is a talented • musician. Mr. Doepke is connected with the offices of the Armstrong Advertis ing Company, of this city. The wedding will be an early spring event. SAVDER-S-PAIAI BRIDAL Miss Verna Palm, of 2402 Penn street, and Clarence F. Sanders, of 644 Muench street, were quietly married Wednesday, December 10, in Hagerstown, Md„ with the Rev. J. R. Guarr reading the wedding service. They will make their home in this city. Mr. Sanders, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders, is an engine inspector for the Pennsylva nia railroad. He served twenty months in France in hospital 705. LEAVE FOR CONNECTICUT ; Mr. nnd Mrs. Ross A. Hickok, 119 State street, left to-day for Green wich, Conn., to spend the week . end with Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Ely. On Tuesday they will join their daughters, Miss Jane Hickok, and Miss Louise Hickok, students of the Westover School, Middlebury, Conn., in New York, returning to this city with them. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Mayer, of the Belvedere Apartments, Second and Walnut streets, left to-day to spend the. Christmas holidays with friends in Pittsburgh. I Ensign William Burgess Broad hurst has returned t 0 Boston, where he is stationed on the U. S. S. Florida, after spending ten daps at his home in New Cumberland. """* Mr. and Mrs. J*>hn Fox Weiss, Front, and Liberty streets, are visiting in New York. Miss Pauline Erskine, of Wash ington, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. William B. Hopper, of Market street, expecting to remain until after the holidays. Newell Rogers and Richard M. Rogers, of Baltimore, are 'spending a few days with their relatives, Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles M. Arnold, of North Third street. Miss Martha Rutherford, of East Pnxtang, is a guest of Miss Mar garet Robinson, in Dauphin. Robert S. Anderson, of Balti more, Is visiting his sister, Mrs Edith Andersoh White, of State street, over the week-end. Carl B. Fackler went home this morning to Gary, Indiana, after a stay of two weeks among relatives in this vicinity. Mr. nnd Mrs. Harry Paxton, of Walla Walla, Washington, who have been guests of Mrs. John Brua Keefer, Front and Hamilton streets, went to Pittsburgh a day or two ago for a holiday stay with rela tives. Mrs. John M. McCandless, of Washington. D. C., is visiting her parents, Major and Mrs. Frank R. Letb, at The Terraces, New Cum berland. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Charles, of Baltimore, are week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter K. Houser, of Penn street. LAn announcement under the heading must be accompanied by name to assure accuracy. ] Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stambaugh, of 533 South Fifteenth street, an nounce the birth of a son, Richard Parson Stambaugh, Sunday, Decem ber 7, 1919. Mrs. Stambaugh was Miss Edna Parson prior to her mar riage. Mr. and Mrs. James Fleiping, ot this city, announce the birth of a son, James Hanlen Fleming, Thurs day, December 4, 1919. Mrs. Flem ing wns Miss Mary Hanlen before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Lewis Mor ton. of Pittsburgh, announce the birth of a daughter, Harriet Lewis Morton. Friday. December 12, 1919. Mrs. Morton is remembered 1. 1 as Miss Charlotte Flagler. HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH MISS ZIMMERMAN SOON TO MARRY Holiday Wedding of Former Harrisburg Girl to Lt.-Col. Floyd Randall Waltz Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Zimmerman, of Gary, Ind., announce the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Mar tha Eliznbrth Zimmerman, to lieu tenant Colonel Floyd Randall Waltz of the U. S. Army. The bride-elect, who Is popular in Gary's younger set, is well known here, where she lived until about five years ago. Colonel Walts is not a stranger in Pennsylvania. Born In Williams port in 1890, he lived in that city until entering the Army through the United States military academy at West Point in 1910. Since his grad uation he has served in Vera Cruz. Mexico, along the Texas border and with our forces overseas. In France he commanded the Eleventh Ma chine Gun Battalion, Fourth Divi sion, and participated in the Aisne- Marne, Vesle river, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne engagements. In the latter famous offensive Colonel Waltz received his high honor of promotion on the field for gallantry in action. The marriage will be a holiday event and the honeymoon will be spent In Cuba. Miller Auto Company Service Men Banquet W. M. Mueller, foreman In charge of the Service Station of the Miller Auto Company, gave a roast pork and sauerkraut dinner to his fellow employes last evening at his home, IGIO Swatara street. A feature of the evening was ar. address bv B F. Bar ker, manager of the Miller Auto Com pany on "The Advantage of a Cor poration. ' After the dinner the guests were entertained by Steve Troutman, an expert aceordian play er and by piano and Victrola music. The dinner was prepared by Mrs. Mueller and served by the Misses Frankelbergor and Hass. Those pres ent included Steve Troutman, George Lowry, Claude Alexander, manager of the parts department; John Hubler, George Franklin Taylor, Howard Flook, Ralph Tressler. James Miller, B. F. Barker and W. M. Mueller. Army Reserve Depot Dance to Be Held at Winterdale The first of a series of dances to be given by employes of the Army Reserve Depot, Marsh Run, will be held at Winderdale Hall, Friday eve ning, December 19 Nickey's Sextet Chime Orchestra of Harrisburg will furnish music for dancing. During intermission numbers by the Ackley- Ley trio and Mrs. Keys, contralto will feature a program of entertainment. Lieutenant Wollson has charge of ar rangements for the hop. The com mittee is composed of Karl F. Carroll, Russell J. Yetter, Mr. Young, C. Hen derson Humerlch, Eldridge Buffing ton, Carrie Garver, Ruth K. Throck morton, A. S. Cooper. Lieut, and Mrs. E. A. Romero on Wedding Trip Lieutenant and Mrs. E. A. Romero are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Early, 912 Green street, while on their wedding trip. They were married in New York several and will leave soon for Montreal, Canada, and Niagara Falls. Lieutenant Romero was formerly in eharge of the colored work of War Camp Community Service in this city. Mrs. Early attended the weddiijg. VISITED IX BALTIMORE Mrs. William C. Fisher, of 325 Maclay street, is expected home this evening, after a delightful visit with Mrs. Charles McCusker, 145 North Luzerne avenue, Baltimore. Mrs. Fisher was honor guest at a number of delightful social events during her stay. TO GIVE ENTERTAINMENT Class No. 4 of the St. Michael's Lutheran Sunday School will give an entertainment "The Depot Lunch Counter" in Fahnestock Hall, Wed nesday evening, December 17. at 8 o'clock. ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE The entertainment committee of the Harrisburg High School Alumni As sociation will meet Monday evening at. the Jiomo of Miss Adeiinc Taul, 2319 North Third street ENTERTAIN ER GVESTS Mrs. Walter H. Galther, of 205 South Front street, will entertain this evening in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Mudge and W. C. Fownes. of Pittsburgh, who will bo their guests over the week-end. Gifts for the kiddies For the youngster of a few years a gift of a Stuffed Dog or Elephant, or one of the Children's Story Book "Character" Dolls. A Movie Book, clever with its cut out animals, which spring into position as the page is turned. Puzzle cut out pictures too, will please. Mind Development Games and Story Books Fairy I'lay Boxes Art & Gift Shop M. EMMA KUXKKL, 105 N. Second Street I J PROF. McGINNES, PROMINENT EDUCATOR AND CIVIC WORKER, DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION Steclton Loses Active School Head and Church Worker'', Was Connected With Borough Schools For Thirty-eight Years and Superintendent For Thirty-one Professor L. E. McGinnes, con nected with the Steelton schools tor thirty-eight years and widely known throughout the Stale by his connec- | tions with educational bodice, died . ut the Harrisbui g Hospital yesterday j afternoon at 5.10 o'clock following an operation severs.! days ago. Active for more than thirty years with State educational societies and lor sometime a member of the Stale ( Houru of Education, having been ap- . pointed by ex-Governor Hrumbuugn, j Professor McGinnes established a State-wide reputation as an uctive • educational worker. lie was con- ' sidered one of the most popular and effective lecturers at city and county | institutes. Active in Cliurcli Work Shortly after coming to Steelton! in 1881 at which time lie was ap- i pointed supervising principal of the ! borough scnools, Professor AlcGinnes | became active in civic and religious i attairs of the borough, being one of the organizers of the First Presby- j teri&n church and Sunday seliool; more than thirty yeurs ago. He was ! active in the Presbyterian church,' having been superintendent of the, Sunday school and elder In the church since its organization, until I the time of his death. his connection with church ! work. 1 rofcssor AlcUinncs served us 1 a commissioner from tlie Presbytery l ° the Synod of Pennsyl i.m ..'L bn . .Y, UMt Vlrginlu at tile ! A! krie in October, lb:ts>, and to the bynod of Pennsylvania ul a 110% F ';r" J ln Beaver, Pa.. Octob. r in.siuj Muy, lUI6, he nerved um com '"7; f, °'" Carlisle Presbytery to of tl. 1H" K i °. th<? General Assembly ai V. Presbyterian Cuurch, U. S. A.. Mcr.ni. Atluntic 9 ily ' N - J - Professor b,. ?,rM i W f. s elected moderator of the Carlisle Presbytery and served at a lel< ? P**tun Presby . oLrt , '' September, ioa. and Pleached the sermon at the opening Presbtterv i B i? le . elinß ut Curlisle Pr. I ! d in Market Square in 1910 Church at Harrisburg K„ W i?"u a member of the State! board he served on a number of! committees, and was especially ac- i tlve in Improving conditions in the 1 State normal schools. He recently! completed a survey of normal' schools. At the time of his appoint-! ment on the Stute board he was a tiustee of the Bloomsburg Normal school which office he resigned to S B t e h r vlc U o PPOintment <lftCr U,any j Born in 1853 In connection with his State-wide! w£ H c e N *S£; O? th k boSy aCt,Ve Part ln thu work Turns Down Positions in | cTpirO'Q L *v:,^,f' 1 i x Worth $5.00, at JT& ij A*\ £, IJL U Worth $5.00, at jil ! J5 X Monday S ! S TWO Hundred Large Shapes f, ijj / Black, All-Silk Velvet Dress Hats | Beautiful, fancy shapes, Sailors, Side Rolls / -j jffl Not a "Hat in this lot , $2.00 hpM i | The Biggest Hat Bargain Ever Offered jj ill It takes 1 x / 2 to yds. of velvet to make one of these Hats. | 111 DON'T MISS THIS SALE! ' 1 y® lvel g&ASk Hatters' Plush Jj 1 $4.44 i Monday | | Silk Velvet Tarns $2.66 | Regular Price $3.98 1 $2166 0, Fh-e large ' \ Tables $ " 6 -; 6 " 6 J 111 P A iCC s4 ' 9B Hat * ° f all and colors- X X Monday Al , Silk Velvet. Panne Velvet and (t* A A 1 $2.88 SMS M.44 Gage'. Colored | !|||i p,.,. , _ j table, Monday T Hatters' Plush „ ! ™ Children s Tailored _.. iiii Felt Hats • Sailors In x Regular Price $2.98 Brocaded Satin Turbans Regular Price $10.98 and [ill Monday Feather brims, worth $5.98; all <£o A A $12.98, Monday v fancy colors, brocaded. Monday ... |||| ! # ° if |j| Beautiful Flower Wreaths Gage's Black Hatters' Plush Sailors I Monday" PriCeS9BCtosl ; 25 -. 66 C $9.66 1 |({ Ostrich Feather Band. Children'. Black Beaver Hat. x I MoX alvalues2 - 98 : sl-66 MondX priccS7 : 98 : $6.66 i< clinlng the following positions, all very material promotions financially: Superintendent of New Brunswick, N. J., in 1910; principal, Millersville ' State Normal School in 1912; Deputy i Superintendent of Public Instruction I of Pennsylvania in 19iS Professor McGinnes served on ex -1 animation boards of every normal school of the State; was vice-presi dent of Pennsylvania State Education ! Board Association in 1894 and presi ; dent of city and borough department j of superlntendency in 1897. In 1881 Professor McGinnes was • made supervising principal of the 1 Steelton schools and seven yearn Inter was appointed superintendent | which position he held up to the | time of his denth. The results of i his work were Immediately obvious .and his were respon i siblc In placing the Steelton schools j among the best in the State. Built Up Schools Backed by the most substantial business elements of the community, and especially Pennsylvania Steel Company officials. Professor McGin nes was able to greatly improve the Steelton school system and his plans have been followed out by many educational institution heads in the State. Early in his service the most liberal provisions were made in buildings and funds, for the best [system of schools. The results of his work are being reviewed by all j Steelton which mourns the loss of one of its most prominent and active residents In recent years. He leaves his wife and one daugh ter, Miss Ellen S. McGinnes, a mem ber of the faculty of the Steelton High school. Horn In I'erry County Profesor McGinnes was born in Perry county. May 15. 1853. He at tended the county schools of Bucks Valley. Perry county; Juniata Valley Normal School. Mlllerstown. and was a student in the department of phil osophy, University of Pennsylvania. After teaching three years in un graded schools Professor McGinnes in 1875 was made principal of the Bower Duncannon High School und three years later became principal of the Duncannon High •School, which position he held for three years. 5o School Tuesday Out of respect, for Professor Mc- Ginnes all borough schools will be closed on Tuesday, the school board decided at u special meeting this morning. The board also passed a resolution on the death of the school superintendent. Professor McGinnes Is survived by his wife and one daughter. Miss El len, a member of the borough high school faculty: three brothers. John C., Perry county; James W., Williams port; George W., Carlisle; two sisters, Miss Tlrza McGinnes, a nurse in the Pennsylvania State Hospital, Ritters vllle, near I.ancaster. and Mrs. John Zeigler, Perry county. Funeral services will be held in the First Presbyterian Church, Second and Elm street, Tuesday afternoon, at 2.30 o'clocK. The Rev. C. B. Segel ken. pastor, will oftic'ate. The body may be viewed in the First Presby terian Church on Tuesday afternoon from 1 until 2 o'clock. 1 DECEMBER 13, 1919. L. L. Ferrec Resigns •Local Post to Take Position in Ohio L. I* FERREE L. L. Fcrree, superintendent of the Harrisburg Light and Power Com pany, has accepted the management of the Salem, Ohio, Lighting Com pany, and will take up his new duties on December 18, returning to Har rlsburg for the holidays. Mr. Ferree has been connected with the electrical companies of Har rlsburg for sixteen years, coming to this city to accept a position with the Paxtang company and going over to the Harrisburg Light and Power when that company was absorbed. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Harrisburg Rotary Club, and all the Masonic bodies of the city, for the past year having been master of Perseverance lodge. He will remove his family Salem, which is a manufacturing town of about 15,000 population, as soon as he can make arrangements. ACCEPTS TECH CHALLENGE York, Pa., Dec. 13.—At a meeting of the three debating societies of the York High school it was decided to accept the challenge of the Har risburg Tech, received a few days ago. A team will be selected later. STTOE EMPLOYES GIVE DANCE The employes of the Harrisburg Shoe Manufacturing Co. will hold a dance at Wlnterdale Hall, Mon day, January 5. A musical program wlil be given during the evening by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Ley. ISSUE CAIIDS FOR DANCE Mrs. James I. Chamborlnin, 323 North Front street, has issued cards for a dance at the Civic Club House, Monday evening. December 29. The guests will be members of the young er social set. DR. C. J. n. FLOWERS Dr. C. J. B. Flowers will resume practice on the 15th of December with temporary offices in the Esther ton Apartments, Riverside Drive. — 1 Adv. Caruso's Father-in-Law * Adopts Woman as Heiress Wllkes-Barre, Dec. 13.—Judge John M Garman, of the Luzerne courts, granted a decree In adoption Wed nesday whereby Anna M. Bolchi, who gave her age us "over 21," becomes the dnughter and heiress of Park Benjamin, 70 years old, millionaire lawyer of New York, and father in law of Enrico Caruso, the famous opera tenor. W. Alfred Valentine, of this city, appeared in court with them and pre- p ecnted Supreme Court decisions to show that the court had Jurisdiction in granting a decree of adoption to "temporary residents or sojourners." Mr. Valentine said Mr. Benjamin is going to California for his health. He • said his client wanted the girl to go with him, and to avoid goslp, he de cided to take her as a member of his family. HOSPITAL GETS 31.N00 I County Commissioners increased the appropriation to the Harrisburg Hos pital for 1919 from 31,500 to 31.800, signing a warrant for the latter amount yesterday. They also appro priated 3200 to the Historical Society ot' Dauphin county, paying this amount yesterday. DR. J. H. KREIDER Dr. J. H. Kreider, 1410 Derry street, has resumed practice, havtng re turned from service in the United States Army.—Adv. Have Your Eyes Changed There is a slow but constant change in every H person's vision. Glasses that fitted you perfectly a few years ago are prob ably entirely unsuited to the needs of your eyes to-day. ' f Call and sec us and let • us find out whether you're wearing the prop er lenses. If a change of lenses is necessary, we'll furnish them promptly and reasonably. We guarantee a cor- IW rect fitting and absolute satisfaction in every f case. <yo. i OPTOMETRIST# AND OPTICIANS JK k N0. 22 N. 4TM.ST. | IHARRISBVRO, PA.
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