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is a marked absence of overcrowd ing and this alone serves to produce a striking effect, permitting each creation, whether it be gown or hat, to stand out in all its beauty. The colors are delicate but the variety this year is small. Pink seems to be predominant. Remarks to this effect were frequently made by wo men as they passed from one window to the other. Tendency To Fullness.

However, there is enough variety in style to suit every taste. As her Uded in pre season notes by fashion iirhiters, there is a sharp tendency joward fullness of coats as well as (kirts with flary effects in many Skirts are still short to per nit. the proper display of artistic which has developed into very important element of proper tuire. The displays include gowns of the nost exquisite creation as delicate the modest violet to whose sea on they belong. Coat suits with nany trappings and fashioned in a ariety of materials are also promt in the showing.

There aro also beautiful dress ibrics and trimmings of many bids. The millinery showings are riot of color and include almost very conceivable shape and style, oth large and small so that there till not be a maiden fair whose ice can not be properly framed Jth a spring bonnet to advantage. i Exiect Great Season. Local merchants have prepared ir one of the greatest spring seams in local history. Every facil has been devised to properly andle the predicted rush with lickness and dispatch and to the itisfaction of all shoppers'.

IThe window displays are but a nail indication of the vast stock spring wearables with which the ores are stocked. Most of the ires will have special features in hnection with the opening days id decorations suitable to the casion. Itries Window Trimming Contest Class A. Department, dry goods millinery stores, ladies' shops. Buckley's Millinery Store, Lord ige, Bon Ton Millinery, C.

K. hitner The Fashion, Adler's, icdman's, Kline, Eppihimer ves, Pomeroy Stewart, Ellis lis, "Volk's Up to dateShop Home re, Bert. G. Bubp, The Crawford The Cloos Co. Class B.

Clothing, men's furnish hat and shoe stores, and tailor ips. jIex. Zable, Croll Keck, Com jn Sense Shoe Store, Zable's, Han3 ir Shoe Store, S. B. Anewalt arles F.

Paul, Farr Shoe inner Steif, Carlson Hat Store, pdee "Woolen Mills, I. "VVhiteson, M. Brandt Strand Men's iar Walk Over Boot Shop, 'onder, W. Ij. Douglass Shoe bert Hoilman, Sondheim's 2.

Stout Co. Smith The People's Store, The Pro Bsive, Gooillow's, Leinbach ited Hat Stores, Askin tine E. R. Brunner Co. Ilass C.

Drugs, Stationery, book, 9lc, art, Jewelry, china, cigar and fectionery stores, photographers' iios, florist shops, tamford Kemp, I. A. Delsher, m's Jewelry Store, Thomas P. pre, P. M.

Ziegler Cohen Riker liegeman. United ar Stores B. D. Gates, rader Kline, Jos. W.

Cohen, Jewelry Store. Schearcr wer Store, J. Geo. Hintz, Metro tan Phrmosrraph Stein's Store, Bell's Drug Store, T. saman, Koller's Confectionery.

Mohlor, Zipf's Confectionery, Mt. Flower Harold D. Guen I Wm. H. Riser.

lass D. Hardware, carriage and less, sporting goods, leather automobile, furniture, wall and paint stores, electrical and nbing shops. oilman Auto Jas. Mayo, ding Furniture Penn Cycle i flotor Reading Instalment J. O.

Glase Consumers Gas Metropoli Electrlc Stichter Hardware Charles L. Roland, Kaufman liture Bard Hardware )ld Furniture Berks Supply Louis Heilbron, Rolland's Um a Store, John G. Neubling, ly Brennan, Viskas Paint Smith. and J. Saylor, Jas.

H. Schofer, eln's Novelty Shop, Gougler Old Glory Coffe R. R. Enterprise Tea Coffee renelser's Novelty Shop, E. R.

her, L. E. Roat, iDILI.OX BEATS SMITH KOlAI, LEAS13D WIRK1 YORK, 14. Jack of Indianapolis, outfought oat Smith in a 10 round bout ooklyn tonight. Dillon's punches ver did not appear to have usual effectiveness.

Dillon led JTOVi pounds and Smith Austrian defenses, and in the same region stormed two other places ana seized Austrian trenches. Vienna, on the other hand, declares that near San Martino the Italians seven times attempted to storm the Austrian positions, but were repulsed with heavy casualties. The Austrian embassy In Berlin accuses an Entente Allied submarine with having attempted, in the Adriatic Sea, off the coast of Dalmatia, to torpedo, without warning, two Austrian passenger steamers. The steamers escaped only by skillful maneuvering. England Urged rortugal In explaining the entry of Portugal into the war, the British secre tary for foreign affairs, Sir Edward Grey, informed the House of Com mons that the British government had urged Portugal to requisition the German ships, a right inherent in everv foreign state and one that could not be challenged by any foreign power, he declared.

Portugal promised to indemnify the owners of the vessels, but, said the foreign secretary, Germany saw fit to declare war, thus altering the whole position with respect to the payment of compensation. ASSESSORS NAMED (Continued from First Page) precinct, Charles Moore; fourth precinct, George M. Madeira. Fourteenth Ward First precinct, Charles F. Hoffmaster; second precinct, Harry F.

Kraemer; third precinct, George P. Moyer; fourth precinct, W. H. Power. Fifteenth Ward First precinct, I.

Burke Lofferty; second precinct, George P. Moyer; third precinct, Albert E. Potteiger; fourth precinct, Harry E. Eckman; fifth precinct, Harry Hilzinger. Sixteenth Ward First precinct, Fred.

H. Weidenheimer; second precinct, J. C. Stubner; third precinct, John F. Hoff.

Seventeenth Ward First precinct, Ed. Brown; second and fourth precincts, Elmer Bricker; third precinct, Henry Scholl. Eighteenth Ward L. G. Houser.

There was no appointment for the Glenside section of the Fifteenth Ward because an assessment has recently been made there. FUNSTON (Continued from First Page) tonio today on its way to the base of operations. Many Americans are arriving in San Antonio on their way north after forsaking their occupations in Mexico, because of fear that conditions may become unsettled when the American troops pass the border. The bustle and hurry that has prevailed at Fort Sam Houston since President Wilson signified his intention to have Villa captured. Was succeeded today by quiet.

General Funston's staff returned to the dis posal of routine business, practically all details for the pursuit of Villa having been taken care of. FORD WORKMAN (Continued from First Page) of the company, a man that is in the predicament that Mr. Carter is in now, will lose his position unless he is able to separate himself from his wife," Carter's attorney asked. "Exactb'," May said. "Ill give him a decree," Judge Sullivan said.

ROTARIANS (Continued from Page) Earl, B. Frank Baer, D. G. McCann, L. F.

Miller. B. R. Knisely, C. V.

Kratzer, W. Keck, Henry Schwartz, Marcus B. Eachcs, John Hartman, Jr. THE READING NEWS TIMES 20 Pages 160 Columns Today Reading, March 15, 1916 SPRING APPAREL IN ALL ITS GLORY BURSTS INTO VIEW Curtains of Shop Windows Drawn Aside For Anxious Crowd OPENING DAYS BEGIN Reading Stores Have Again Exceeded Expectation Wealth of Exhibits (Continued from First Page.) in In most cases the displays are tieautiful in their simplicity. There FRENCH REPULSE (Continued from First Page) READING BOXERS WIN Graham, Alberts and Young Man 'miller Earn, Decisions SPECIAL TO THE NEWS TIMES1 LEBANON, March 14.

Eddie Graham, of Reading, easily defeated Abe Wills, of Lebanon, here tonight in six rounds before a crowded house. Graham had the best of Wills in every round and the bell prevented him from winning by a knockout in the final. He sent wills to the mat in the final sesion, but gong sounded before Wills was counted Out. Young Manmiller, of Reading, stopped Young Russell, of Lancas I ter, in the third round. The Lan 1 caster boy was outclassed by the Reading entry.

Kid Alberts Wins SOUTH BETHLEHEM, March 14. George "Kid" Alberts, of iReading, won over Joe Stesnik, of South Bethlehem, in six rounds of fast fighting tonight. Alberts had the best of the first five rounds and knocked Stesnik down in the third session. Stesnik rallied in the final and surprsed the big crowd by scoring a clean knockdown over Alberts. The latter was tip in a second and tore into the local battler.

FORGOT FIGHT IN DESIRE TO DINE Prisoners Sent in For Fighting Declare Armistice Over Festive Board Frank Turnbull, 34, and Ray Ellis, 24, were arrested at Eighth and Penn streets early Tuesday evening on the charge of fighting. They were takento City Hall by Patrolman Franckowlak. By the time they arrived there, they had forgotten their grievances to such an extent that they were placed in the same cell and proceeded to have a hilarious celebration over their arrest. After singing a few songs, they asked Turnkey Richards to order a twenty five cent beef stew supper for them from a nearby restaurant. The request was complied with.

Their case will be aired at police court this morning. GOLDEN LINKS LODGE Younger Members Encouraged in Fraternal Circles Reading Lodge, No. 8, Order of Golden Links, held their weekly session on Tuesday evening. The boom session was postponed. Past Worthy Ruler Samuel Yoder made an ad dress on "Young Blood." He said that youth must be served in frater nal circles.

Junior Ruler P. R. Merkel also gave a talk. Deputy Organizer Joseph Damario spoke on the work of organizing lodges. Two candidates were Initiated into the first degree by the lodge's degree team under the command of Raymond E.

Kiebach, degree master. R. E. Kiebach occupied the chair, and William H. Keller recorded the minutes.

CAMP 330, P. O. S. OF A. Surprise Will Be Given at Nest Tuesday's Meeting Washington Camp, No.

330, P. O. S. of A held a business meeting on Tuesday evening. Routine business was transacted.

Two propositions were received. Arrangements were started to hold an entertainment early next month. The entertainment committee is preparing for a surprise for the members at their meeting, next Tuesday evening! Vice President William E. Reed occupied the chair in the absence of President William Fromm. George J.

Bosold recorded the minutes. BATTLES WILLIE MEEHAN HERE NEXT MONDAY NIGHT HOMER SMITH ROUND UP LEAGUE Empires Win Three Games From the Ivlcen Maids A double header was scheduled in the Round Up League last night, but only one match was played. This results din a victory for the Empires over the Kleen Maids. In the second match the Young Americans forfeited to the Bee Hives and the latter players rolled for averages. Scores: Empires' Angstadt 186 143 Hoffman Weitzel 166 Burns Stein Manmiller Totals 165 129 163 158 167 167 160 789 785 Kleen Maids i Shomberger .133 137 Gabel 133 ISO Heiser 136 Seyler 159 Faller 126 178 Rufe 198 149 Totals 726 748 Bee Hives Hoverter 140 149 Mack 117 151 Snyder 108 124 Sallada 143 164 Swoyer 143 131 Totals 163 482 129 129 186 499 164 486 164 440 323 7862359 159 429 142 405 158 294 159 157 466 149 496 766 2239 135 424 174 442 127 359 198 897 148 417 651 719 6692039 WALXTT JUNIORS COP.

The Walnut Juniors continued their winning streak ot the expense of the Sherwoods on the Black Bear floor last night by the score of 68 to 20. Score: Walnut Juniors Field Foul Goals Goals Pts. Eagle, forward 8 Leinbach, 2 Carson, forward 4 Souders, Centre 10 Brarton, guard 2 Deem, guard 1 Total 28 Sherwoods Field 7 0 0 8 0 0 15 Foul 22 4 8 28 4 3 68 Goals Goals Pts. Heere, forward 1 0 2 Runyeon, forward. 1 4 6 Shoemaker, centre.

8 0 6 Broket, guard. 1 0 8 Long, guard M. 2 0 4 Barto, guard 0 0 0 Total 8 4 20 Referee Brown. It is refreshing to find Imitator of Maud Adams' personal Hfe that in to say, her refusal to go Into the nieht life of the cities merely to ba seen. Elsie Ferguson may not know she is like Miss Adarai in this mspect.

but ah is. Less Is seen of Miss Ferguson ahout town than any other prominent actress save Frances Starr, and the two just happen to be great friends New York Ulobe. FORESTERS PLAY HAAS IM PFEFFER Boom Session is Planned For April by Court Conrad Weiser Harvey Bentz and Joseph Snyder won combination cigar holders and ash trays in the Haas im Pfef fer tournament held by Court Conrad Weiser, No. 199, Foresters of America, in Forester Hall on Tuesday evening. Twenty Foresters were entered in the contest.

This committee in charge was: Edwin Goodwin, George Anderson, George Warr, E. R. Geisweit, Joseph Tyson, Clyde Hains and George Fisher. Thirteen propositions were received. These candidates will be initiated at the boom session to be held on April! 18.

The committee in charge of the boom session is Joseph D. Snyder, William Weidner and John Whitman. Grand Chief Ranger Lawrence W. Pilot, of Phila delphia, and other state and national officers will be present at this session. The baseball season was discussed and Howard D.

Goodwin was chosen to manage a team to be selected from among the members. "Conrad Weiser Court will be well represented on the diamond as Arthur Lintz, of the Kleen Maids, Harvey Bentz, of the West Reading team, and Clinton Bach, of the Kleen Malds are members of the Court. Ira Loeweh presided and John Heinz recorded the minutes. HAYMAKERS' BAND Topular Musicians Reorganized Last Evening The Haymakers Band Was reorganized at a meeting held Tuesday night at their headquarters, 201 North Eighth street, when these officers were elected: President, Henry Bauer; secretary, Robert Gibble; treasurer, Samuel Denschelman; trustees. Harry Moyer, Robert Fix and Foster Monamith; music committee, Ira.

DeTurk, Charles Hagan and Warren Balthauser; leader, Sylvester Noecker. The members of the band are: Ira DeTurk, Robert Gibble, Robert Fix, Earl Jackson, Ira Brown, Charles Hagan, Warren Balthauser, Edward Devlne, William Beyerle, Foster Monasmith, Charles Green, Harry Moyer, Samuel Genso mer and William Rock. SONS OF AMERICA. Camp 66S Formnlatcs Plans for Boom Session Washington Camp, No. 663, P.

O. S. of held a business meeting on Tuesday evening. William E. Hoffman, was elected recording secretary at a special election.

Frank Clemmer made an Interesting address on his recent trip to England. One proposition was received. Preparations are being made for a big boom session to be held early in pril. The committee In charge Is Frank Clemmer, Ephram Kurtz, Clinton Heller, John Stout, Roy Kunkelman, William Mumma, Paul Ely, Luther Ely. Refreshments were served.

John Stout presided. OARRAXZA STORY TAIKS' OF REFUSAL TO V. S. SAN DIEGO, March 14. A proclamation over General Carran za's signature was published late yesterda yat Guaymas, stating that Carranza had informed the American government he would "not" permit armed forces to invade Mexican territory.

The proclamation urged the greatest moderation and that perfect security be given Americans. SCHEI1I KAPLAH WEDDING FETE Daughter of Late Rabbi. Married In Shomro Habrith With Splendid Ceremony Miss Reba Kaplan and David Schein were married at seven o'clock Tuesday evening in Shomro Habrith Temple by the Rev. Mr. Newmark.

The ceremony was attended by several hundred relatives and friends. The bride was dressed In white crepe de meteor with silver lace trimmings and overskirt and full court train. She wore the customary bridal veil and wore a bouquet of Hllles of the valley and carried bridal roses. She was given away by Mr. and Mrs.

'Isadore Braveman, of New York. Miss Kaplan Is the daughter or Mrs. Lena Kaplan, of 823 But tonwood street. Her father was the late Rabbi Kaplan for many years the head of the Shomro Habrith congregation. Mr.

Schein resides at 826 Elm street He Is a buyer for Kline, Eppihimer and Company. Miss Kaplan was attended by her sister, Misg Jean Kaplan as maid of honor. Miss Jean Kaplan v. ore pink crepe de chine with an overdress of Georgette crepe and a bodice of crystal trimmings. She carried pink roe feuds.

Bridesmaid's Gown The bridesmaids were Miss Rae Hurvitz, Miss Esther Hurvltz, Miss Frances Elpern, of Greensburg, and Miss Sarah Fisher. Miss Rae Hur vitz wore a flesh pink taffeta with overskirt of white Georgette crepe. Miss Esther Hurvltz was dressed in pink taffeta trimmed with forget me nots. Miss Elpern wore old rose pussy willow taffeta with gold lace and pet. Miss Fisher was attired In white crepe de meteor with rosebud trimmings.

Harry Hurvitz was best man. The ushers were Samuel Klein, of Philadelphia; Jerome Dunie, of Lancaster; Louis Kotzen, of Reading, and Nathan Schlechter, of Reading. Miss Lillian Kaplan was a flower girl and Herman Abramson was a page. Out of Town Guests Following the ceremony, the bridal party and the guests repaired to the Odd Fellows' Temple where a reception and bridal supper were given. Dancing was enjoyed to a late hour.

Seventy five telegrams were received by the couple during the evening and these were read at the table. The couple will leave this morning on a ten day honeymoon trip to New York, Boston and other points in the East. They will reside in Reading. They will be at home after April 1, In apartments at Ninth and Walnut streets. Among the out of town guests were: Mr.

and Mrs. Max Superstein, of Philadelphia; Meyer Harrison, of Trenton; Jerome Dunie, of Lancaster; Samuel Klein, of Philadelphia; Miss Frances Elpern, of Greensburg; Miss Sarah Caplan, of Lebanon; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Caplan, of Lebanon; Miss Rose Raubfogel, of Pottstown; Miss Sarah Raubfogel, of Pottstown: Mr. and Mrs.

Abe Adelban, of New KNIGHTS OF FRIEXDSHIP Friendship Chamber, No. 28, Knights of Friendship, met in weekly business session on Tuesday evening. The chamber eleoted a committee to prepare a new set of by laws to be presented at the next session of the lodge. The committee Is George W. Haws, chairman, H.

J. Jones, Harry Stein, J. B. Shade and Thomas Bailey. George Haws, chairman of the purchasing committee, reported that the new caps for the degree team will be presented to the members next.

Tuesday evening. William StelQpresided. OBITUARY John YanBuftkirk John VanBnsklrk died at Pottstown. He was a native of Pottstown, a son of G. Kinzer VanBuskirk.

and aged S3 years. Mr. VanBuskirk married Helen Missimer, who survives, and also the following sisters and brother: Hat tie, wife of Maurice Sickel, of Omaha, Julia, wife of Charles S. Bentz, and Blanche, wife of J. B.

Lessig, this borough, and Walter S. VanBuskirk, of Reading. Deceased was a member of Pottstown Lodge, No. 814, B. P.

O. E. Michael Michalak Michael Michalak, aged 50 years, 1 month and 1 day, died of pneumonia Tuesday afternoon at his home, 515 Maple street, after several days illness. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Undertaker, Kern. Mrs. Lydia A. Hill Mrs. Lydia A.

Hill (Sands), widow of Richard P. Hill, died Tuesday afternoon of complications at her home, 219 Greenwich street, aged 66 years, 11 months and 14 days. She was ailing and bedfast for the past seven months. Her husband, up to the time of his death, seven years ago, conducted a grocery store for 12 years at 221 Greenwich street, and was well known in this city. Mrs.

Hill was an active member of Grace United Evangelical Church. She was born and lived here all her life. The following children survive: Franklin Reading; Joseph at home; Annie, wife of William I Clouser, Wyomissing, and Ida at home. One brother, William, and the following sisters, all of Reading, also survive: Mrs. Levi High, Mrs.

William Miller and Mrs. Fred Roland Four grandchildren survive. Undertaker, Seidel. YETERANSAPPROYE WILSON'S POLICY Foreign War Survivors Discuss Possible Capture of Villa Samuel P. Willets Post, No.

38, Veterans of Foreign Wars, went on record at their session on Tuesday evening as favoring the stand of President Woodrow Wilson in the present Mexican situation. Several of the members served in the Mexican War and a general discussion was held throughout the evening on the likelihood of the bandit Villa being captured by an invading army. The concensus of opinion was that Vila will be taken through a traitor in his own ranks. Raymond Ficht horn, who served in the Fourteenth Battery of Light Field Artillery, was elected to membership. One proposition was received.

Letters were addressed to United States Senators Penrose and Oliver asking their support of the Keyes bill now in Congress. Arrangements were started by the Post to attend the Third Annual State Encampment at Harrisburg on May 9 to 11. The Post will attend In a body. The Post has accepted the invitation of the Ladies' Auxiliary to attend their boom session with their wives on March 22. Commander George Didyoung presided and Charles Focht recorded the minutes.

FRIENDLY SOCIETY. The Girls' Friendly Society of St. Mary's Episcopal church held a weekly meeting on Tuesday evening. Miss Angelica Safford made an address on "The Life of Dr. Anna Shaw." Mrs.

H. P. Walter presided. Announcement was made that Rev. Samuel N.

Kent, warden of Leonard Hall at South Bethlehem, would address the meeting In the church this evening. They Both Make the Same Motions, but the Atmosphere Is Slightly Different. By Goldberg. Copyright, 116, by It. Goldberg.

Jess vMaR.b inj5 1. to Look osier. TOPTON HOME TO BUILD TO HOUSE NEXT FALL'S CLASS Crowded Condition of School For Orphans to be Remedied ILLNESS UNDER CONTROL No Applications For Admission Heard at Yesterday'? Meeting At the regular meeting of the board of trustees of Topton Lutheran Orphans Home Tuesday afternoon, the superintendent. Rev. J.

O. Henry, reported the epidemic of scarletina at the home is practically under control. Thirty seven children are at present affected by the disease and fifteen cf these are convalescent. The building committee presented a number of sketches of the proposed school building and a selection was decided upon by the board. committee was instructed to have plans and specifications drawn and to invite bids.

Classes are now conducted in the main building but the spate; will shortly be needed fur dormitory purposes' on account of the crowded condition at the home. The trustees expect to have the school building finished next fall. Because of the quarantine which is maintained at the home no applications for admission Were considered at yesterday's meeting. In a short time the convalescent children will be moved from the hospilal to another part of the building, hut they will still be isolated from the other children. Mrs.

Henry and JIi; I Snyder are acting as nurses. 1 ho trustees present were: Rev. V. K. Huntzinger, president; Rev.

W. O. lLaub, secretary; E. S. Wertu, treas urer; Rev.

J. J. Kuondig, David O. Lotz, Dr. George C.

Wenrich, A. Bendel, W. S. Mohr, Rev. A.

Wi'ber, Rev. F. K. Berndt and Superintendent Henry. PURIM BALL PLANS Sixth Animal Dante Will I5c Maivh 21 Arrangements are being rapidly completed for the annual Purim ball which will be conducted at Rajah Temple next Tuesday'eve ning under the auspices of tho Ladies' Auxiliary of H'Xai Zion congregation.

The proceeds of tha affair will be contributed to the fund for the relief of sufferers in the war district. One of the features of the occasion will be dancing exhibition by Miss Marie G. Geisingcr and Oscar Zell. Twenty five acceptances have already been received from out of town guests. The officers and committees in charge were announced Tuesday evening os follows: Mrs.

Sol. K. Cohn, chairman; Mrs. Harry Zable and Mrs. A.

G. I'oltt treasurers. Reception committee: Mrs. Jacob Shapira, Airs. M.

J. Skaist, Mrs. Joseph Zable, Mrs. Abe Blumheig, Mrs. Julius Yaffee, Mrs.

Max Rodgers. Refreshment committees Mrs. Reuben Herr, Mrs. Hyman Liever, Mrs. Abe Danuel, Mrs.

Charles Fenster, Mrs. Harry Schlechter, Mrs. Samuel Furman, Mrs. Joseph Schul man, Mrs. Meyer Blumberg.

Floor managers: Samuel It. I.uiio, Morris Blumberg, William llolTnir.n, Mahlon Shapiro. Master of ceremonies, Arthur r. Beilin. OLD MAN ALF OF THE ALPHABET 1 most look AO AUTHOR I SAW tOOR'SISM THIS hews vs A CERTlflED C.A.

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