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SOME COMING SOCIAL EVEHTS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27." Bridge Miss Evelyn Wenrich, at the Woman's club. Dance Mr. and 'Mrs. Hunter Henninger In their daughter, Miss Maryan Henninger, at the Wyomissing club.

Dance Mr. and Mrs. James Rick, for their son, James Rick, 3d, at the Berkshire Country club, from 5 till 5. Inter collegiate ball Berkshire. Studio dance Miss Alberta De at Miss Katherine Wolffs studio.

DEC. 28. Dance Mr, and Mrs. Edwin A Quier, to introduce to society their daughter, Mjss Catharine Quier. Party Mrs.

Isaac Hrester, at the Woman's club, for her Miss Emily, William and George. Senior prom of hoys' high school. Dance Mr. and Mrs. Walter W.

Moyer, for their daughter, Miss Helen Moyer, at the Wyomissing club Luncheon Miss Amy Brumbachat the Wyomissing club, in honor of Miss Marguerite of Taunton, Mass. Luncheon and theatre part' Miss Elizabeth at the Wyomissing club. Luncheon Mrs. Wilbert N. Abel, at the Berkshire, at 1.30.

Bridge Miss Margaret Mays, at her home in AVomelsdorf. Bridge Miss Martha Balmer, at her home, 10S Windsor street. Musical luncheon Miss Kathryn Keppelman, at 1.30, at her home, 911 North Front street. FRIDAY, DEC. 28.

Farty Mr. and Mrs. William Mc Ilvain, for their children. Miss Jans and William Robinson, at the Wyo missing club. Bridge Miss, Dorothy Bechtel; at 729 North 5th street.

Dance Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Bertolet, in honor of their son, Fred crick, at the home of his grand mother Mrs. Frederick S. Jones, 1265 Ferkiomen avenue.

Dance rMr. and Mrs. H. Seidel Throm, in honor of their daughter, Miss Ruth S. Throm, at the Woman's club.

Bridge The Marion Weilc, Misses Emily and at their home, 134 Windsor Subscription dance Berkshire Country club. SATURDAY, DEO. 30. Ttridgp luncheon Miss Helen Fisher, at her home in Wyomissing. Bridge The Misses Mary and Jxuth Snyder.

Dance Daughters' division, at the Woman's club. House party Miss Katharine Hart man. in honor of the Misses Jan Johnston and Ruth niicinhardt, of Philadelphia, and Hiss Helen Palmer, of Nebrasko and MONDAY, JAN. 1. Bridge Miss Henrietta.

M. Fox, at her home. SRI North 5th street. 'WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3V" Fridge luncheon Miss Miriam Dunm, at her home, 136 North lltto street, to meet Miss Edith Porter.

THE SPIRITUALISTS In the Second Spiritualist church the healing service was well attended. The minister, Rev. Mrs." Hand, announced that 4the evening service would close in time for all wishing to enjoy the Christmas service at Fifth and Penn streets. Mrs. Hand also invited any or all to go to her home and assist in the Christmas eve service and entertainment.

About 20 members responded. A most enjoyable time it proved to be. There was music and the refreshments served were Christmas cakes, ice cream and coffee. It was early Christmas before the party said goodby and merry Christmas. 'On Sunday, Dec.

31, the first service in the evening will begin about S.30. At the close of this service there will be a lunch served to all. Later messages by Mrs. Hand, assisted by Mrs. Ella.

Work." also a watch service beginning at 11.30. TO ADOPT CHILDREN On motion of Attojncy William E. Fisher the court approved the petition of Joseph George Matisick and Helen May Matisick. of this city, for the adoption of Albert horn Dec. 24, 1313.

The parents lie minor are dead. The petition' of Clinton S. "Stanffer and Maggie Stauffer, of Colebrook dale township, for the adoption of U'ilda Henrietta. Swa.rtz born Feb. 6, 1921, was approvad on motion of Attorney Walter B.

Freed. New Universities Dictionary 'I Mrs, John F. Hoff, wife of John F. Hoff, assistant sealer of weights and measures, 48 North 3d street, has been a sufferer for the last four years with nervous trouble. On Nov.

7 she had a stroke en the right side and Is now quite helpless1. MISS SANDT HOSTESS AT TEA DANSA HJW. Miss Anna Sandt's tea danieante was very pretty affair, i It given on Monday at the Iris club. I Miss Sandt was assisted in receiving) the guests by her, mother, Mrs; Eugene Sandt. Mrs.

Charles Becker and Mrs. Charles Haman. The guests who attended Included Misses Dorothy Haman, Gladys Sehaeffer, Ruth Goetz, Helen Barnes, Helen Fisher, Elsie Christman, Maryan Henninger; Miriam Diimn, Henrietta Fox Josephine Ruth, K. Louise Schad, Elizabeth Kern, Marion Huy ett, 'Elizabeth Jane Strat ton, Iva Hummer, Miriam Gruber, Alice Catharine i Rndes, Dorothy Brumbach and Emily Kalbach. A i Herman Hettinger, Robert Bussom, Fred Christman, George George Wolfe, Arthur Andrews, Harry Eisenbrown, Philip Bates, Roger Haas, John? Henninger, Russell Yoder, Henry Kunkle, Franklin Men ges, Frank Richardson, Nicholas Rothrmel, Roger C.

Stimson, Norman Greth, Richmond Miller, Franklin Kantner, Edward Amnion, John Foltz, Max Pf eilmaier's orchestra played dance music most delightfully. GAY XMAS PARTY 7 FOR ROMIG FAMILY Mr. and William Romig, of 130 South 4th street, entertained their children and their grandchil dren at a gay Christmas party Mon day evening. The program of activi ties consisted of musical numbers and eats. The entire gathering was con siderably enlivened by the playing of an orchestra.

Miss Sara Trostle presided at the piano for special musical selections and singing. Jessie O. Romig played a violin solo. Maurice Romig a flute. W.

H. Romig, a cello, with which he played some solos. The group played for the entertainment of the party and the furnishing of music for dancing. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.

II. Romig, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Romig, Harold W. Romig, Rhea.

M. Romig, Maurice Trostle, Elsie Trestle, Sara Trostle, William Trostle, Emma Trostle. All of the party ar rived in their automobiles. Jesse Ro mig brought his wife from Philadelphia, in a Briscoe. COMMUNITY DANCE AT THE AUDITORIUM F.

E. MacLcan, city recreational director, announced yesterday that the next community dance will be conducted at ithe Auditorium Friday evening. Mr. MacLean emphasizes that those djnees are not hikingfaf fairs, but are undwthfc dli'cctioif of the recreation board for the benefit of every citizen. Admission to the dances Is gained' by tickets which are distributed free of charge by the recreation bureau at city hall.

They can be had upon application in person or by mail or telephone. Another community dance will be conducted on Jan. 19. OLIVET CLUB DANCE. Elaborate arrangements are being made for the dance which Is to be held at dlivet Boys' club No.

1, Clinton and West Oley streets, on Thursday, Dec. 28. The dance will be given under the auspices of the O. B. C.

auxiliary. One of Reading's popular orchestras has been engaged to furnish the music for the occasino. WARM XMAS. 1ROUGH NATION Chicago, Dec. 26.

The United States basked in warm temperatures for Christmas day, according to reports available today. Santa Claus returned to his home in the cold north without experiencing zero weather in any part of the country. The highest reading, was recorded at Fort Worth and San Antonio, and New Orleans, where they thermometer 78 degrees. Kansas City, reported a tern perature of only 10 degrees lower, the warmest Christmas' ever, officially, recorded' The weather prevailed throughout Missouri and Kansas: Chicago had the hottest Christmas in years with the mercury reaching ,45 at 5 o'clock in the: afternoon. Exceptionally hleh temperatures prevailed over Illinois.

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Moyer, Leias and Gerhart, who attended the directors', convention at Reading, presented reports in which they agreed' that the conven tion just held was the most successful and beneficial in' the convention history; The. borough auditors, Messrs "Gerhart and attended the meeting to audit the accounts of the retiring treasurer, W. L. Kal bach, who will move Jo Ephrata during this week. The oath of office was administered to the new member of the board, H.

E. Ohl, by President Moyer. Mr. Ohl was also elected treasurer and his bond was fixed at $10,000. A balance Of more than $7,000 was reported in the hands of the treasurer.

The board decided tq meet next time on Tuesday evening, Jan. 30. The regular meetings of the board will now be held on a Tuesday evening. Mr. Kalbach served as a member of the board and as its treasurer since the incorporation of the borough in 1913.

He was twice reelected to the board by his fellow boroughites, a record which speaks for Itself. In point of service he was the' oldest member of the board. At Ephrata he will be engaged as a foreman In a large cigar box factory. The high school basket ball team defeated the strong Fleetwood high schoo team on Friday evening In the local gymnasium hy a 37 35 score. Hhe reserves defeated the sopho more class of the Mohnton high.

in a one sided game. The alumni game was played on Christmas The borough schools were closed for the week. Janitor Leiss Is giving the building a' thorough cleaning and fumigation. The fumigation was ordered on account of the many cases of sickness reported among the school children. Christmas programs rendered in the different Sunday schools of the borough were well rendered and attended by a large number of our people.

The community tree erected on a large platform with a white base in front of the schooj building makes a fine appearance. It was furjiished by the local drayman, set up by Contractor Geissler and wired by Electrical Contractor Powell. The current is again furnished by the Berkshire Electric company. "Prince There Was" will be shown on the screen of the Pioneer theatre on Wednesday evening of this week. On Saturday evening It will be "Match Breaker" and on New Tear night it will be "Saturday Night." The fair 'that had been in progress in the Pioneer auditorium for the last six weeks was brought to a close on Saturday night when the Cadet band, of Reading, rendered an excellent musical program'.

Holy' communion will be adminis tered in St. Paul Reformed church on Sunday evening of this week. Rev. Mr. Leinbach will havefor his theme "Christmas gifts that Jesus brought to the world." services witl beheld in connection with' the church services.

At the close of the services a. congregational meeting will be held to discuss matters that will vitally, effect the welfare of the congregation. Rev. H. S.

Kidd will conduct, regular church services In Trinity Lutheran church on Sunday; evening at 7 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Filbert are spending the holidays a.t.the home of their, daughter, Howard Evans, at Vlneland The following; college and Normal school students are home for their holiday vacation: From State college, IeRoy Long and J. Elwood' Brigel.

from U. Harry Altend'erfer; from Lebanon Valley college, Elizabeth Smith, J. Allen Richard and Warren J. Watson; from Albright college, George Leinbach and Harry Blatt; from Lehigh University, C. Ray Min nich; from Kutztown Normal, Ellen E.

Mlnnich and Stella. Renninger; from West Chester. Normal, Hilda Hall; from the School 'of Pharmacy, Charles Bright. The Vega Novelty orchestra, of Reading, will furnish the music for the annual holiday season dance scheduled1 for the Pioneer auditorium on Saturday evening of thi weekJ Miss M. Ruth Stoudt, a clerk In the, War Department, tot), D.

Is spending her holiday vacation at the home of her; parents, Mr. and L. J. Stoudt, on Penn avenue, in this The Young People's Bible class of Reformed church volunteered to furhish the upectaj music for the Christmas dawn services hld in St. Paul Reformed church on Christmas morning.

They may continue to fuf tilsh the musical numbers at the regularly. Mr. and Mrs. rU O. Powell, accom Tthardt'ahdi EarV spent their' hoi2aV vacation 1 7 among friends and relatives at Johnstown.

Mr. and Mrs? J. Miles Kalbach entertained the brothers, sisters, and parents, accompanied by their families, of Mrs. Kalbach at a turkey dinner on Sunday. Richard M.

Moll, with his family, will move Into the home vacated by Webster L. Kalbach and family, on Penn avenue. The home now occupied the family of Mr. Mill will be occupied by Harry Klopp, of Wom elsdorf. The families expect to move this week." WYOMISSING The community exercises for the children were held on Sunday afternoon Instead of at 9 o'clock Christ mas morning.

There were hundreds ofs children present as well as a good number of adults. Three Christmas carols were sung and Rev. John L. Deaton gave a little talk in which he sketched in an interesting manner the story of the wise men. Each child was presented with a box of candy and an orange.

The program was arranged by the playground association. The Lutheran Sunday school of the Atonement established a new attendance record, on Sunday with 223 present The dawn service at 6 o'clock Christmas morning was very well attended, the church, heing almost filled. The choir rendered four se lections and Rev. Mr. Deaton spoke upon the morning of Christmas.

The Brotherhood will meet on Thursday evening. On New Tear's evening the annual congregational meeting will be held The Sunday school held its Christ mas exercises on Christmas evening, The following "was the program Song; opening service; scripture lesson; prayer; song; recitations; in Jack Dempsey managed, to get home for Christmas and it shown here with "ma" and "pa" at Jack Ksarns' xealdenee In Oakland. CaL ROBESONIA "Merry Christmas," Carol Loe Har "Jol'y Christmas," Margaret Hangen; "It is Hard," Robert Ben nethum; "Lullaby," Betty, Mathias. Song; recitations; "The Fields of Bethlehem," six girls of main depart ment; "The Secret," Marjorie Mast; "Sleep. Holy Babe," Jeanette Henry; "Christmas Radio," Luther Mogel.

Song; recitations; Christmas music, Betty Hazen; recitations, Ed, Kuhn; "We're Glad," Hazel Mast; 'A Little Baby," Mildred Mogel. Song by primary department, "On Christmas Day;" recitations; "All about the Baby Jesus," Josephine Busch, Erma Stapleton, Marian Machemer, Florence Finger, Cath erine Busch, Jeanette Roeder; "Christmas Gifts," Kenneth Gulden "Tinkling Twinkling," Maybel Roeder, and Elizabeth Law; "The Holly Wreath," Caroline Busch, Address, by pastor; song primary department; recitations; "The Mean ing of Christmas," Catherine Reimer and Ada Dechant; "The Christmas Carol," Ethel Freyberger; "Her Christmas Gift' Marie Antoinette Harvey. Carol, by primary department, Long Teasrs Ago;" recitations; "Shine Stars Tonight," Mildred Sta pleton; "Seeking the Saviour," Mil dred Bingaman. Song; recitations; "We're Only Lit tle People," The Machemer Tlins; "The Message of the Christmas Tree," barah Focht Catherine d3ice. song; recitation; "The Babe of Frances Focht.

Song; recitation; "A Good Night wisn," June Matten; song. SHILLINGTON On Sunday, Dec. 24, the following services will be held in St. Luke's United Evangelical church, Rev. S.

H. Heckler, pastor. Sunday school 9 a. m. under the supervision of William Zeller and D.

C. Van Liew. Church service 10:15 when the pastor will speak on "The unspeakable gift." At 7:30 p. m. the following Christ mas program will be rendered by the Sunday Song by school; devotions by pas tor; welcome, Jeane Duffjn and Alice Shelly; exercise, "Open wide the gates;" "The Chrjstmas message," Harold Lutz; song, juniors; recitation, Richard Gelsinger; Sun Shine Nurses, junior girls; Star exercise, Ellen Binkley, Dorothy Moore, Jeane Duff in, Marlon Dickenson; recitatjon, Mae Strauss; song, school; exercise, junior boys; recitation, Sara Willis; solo, Walter Strauss; offering; exercise, primary department; recitation, Mae Noll; Christmas tree exercise, juniors and beginners; duet, Leona llornberger ana Mae Strauss; "The Snow Bird," Fern Binkley; "Dolly's recjtatlon," Verna Lutz; song, primary department; Ruth Lut; Sara Slote and Thehna Borry; recitation, Dorothy Marquette; Rong, Junior boys and primary boys; Xmas flags, Charles Hornberger and Norman Blankenbiller; solo.

Miss Edith Trostle; recitation, Louisa Fritz; Shepherd's dialogue, junior boys; rectation. Anna Selfert; song school; night," Ethel Leln benediction. The local school will be closer! nvs. tlie Jhofida ys and will re open Tues aay, Jan. 2, HAMBURG On Saturday at the home of the bride's Mr.

and Mrs. Mahlon Sunday, South 3d street, this place, Miss Emily Sunday, was marjied to Wayne R. Kline, son of Hri and. Charles Kline, of Rose dale, by Rev! Mr. Kllck, of Strauss town.

In the evening the happy couple held a reception at the home of Mr. Sunday and later 'were given' a ride around town upon large autotruck, when the wedding' was announced amidst' noise from all kind's of noise making articles, winding up With a run to Centreport and return. Those attending, the Teception were: Mr. and. Mrs.

Mahlon W. Sun. day, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Degler and children, John, Richard and Catherine, of this place; Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Kline, Elizabeth Kline, Rose dale; Mr. and 'John' Folk and son, Zeth, of Reading, and and Mrs. John Kline, of Philadelphia. Dr.

and Mrs. Paul S. Schock, of Philadelphia, spent Tuletide with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.

Frank iSchock. Building contractor A. Rauben hold, South 4th street, is confined to his room, suffering with a complication of diseases. The Misses Sue arid Lizzie Loch man are spending the holidays at Philadelphia, guests of their sister, Mrs. D.

Shollenberger. The fair in armory hall, held under the auspices of the Keystone Social club, opened Saturday evening, under auspicious circumstances. There were many out of town people in attendance, the attraction being the pleasures of terpsiehore which nightly winds up the project. Music is furnished by a local orchestra. For the first time since the introduction of the letter carrier system here, mail was delivered on Sunday forenoon becoue of the exceptional heavy mail.

Oa Saturday morning from the. S.SO northbound train 48 bags were delivered to this office. This was the largest single delivery on record. In consequence the post office employes were kept busy assorting and accommodating the patrons. J.

i The parcel post department, both outgoing and incoming, was very heavy. The hundreds of 'patients at the State Sanatorium were numerously remembered by their distant relatives and friends at this Yuletide. observance." Shopping in town on Saturday evening was brisk and the last minute purchasers were out in large numbers. In consequence the differ ent merchants were compelled to keep open longer than the customary Saturday evening hours. At Diener general store, Santa Claus" in full regalia, imper sonated by "Billy' Bodenhorn, was the attraction for the little ones, who were much delighted at his faithful promises to fulfill all they asked for.

Charles F. Leiby, restaurateur, South 4th street, is confined to his home, suffering from quincy. Mrs. Charles Glass, of Philadel phia, visited parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Miller, North 3d street, for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bauer and daughter, Dorothy, 1032 Robinson street, spent Christmas as the guests of Mrs. Bauer's parents, Mr.

snd Mrs. Milton Fox, North 3d street. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Miller and children, Ruth and of Boston, are the guests of Mr.

Millers parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, North 3d street. Mr.

and Mrs. Warren Stoyer and son, Orville, Lewis Stoyer, Mrs. John Hiester and daughter, of Reading, spent Sunday visiting relatives. The trip was made In Lewis Stoyer's new Studebaker sedan. William Kalbach, of A Hen town, spent Christmas as the guest of his aged father, Jacob Kalbach, and former associates.

Christmas was ushered in Sunday night by the customary renditions of appropriate carols by the combined choirs of Bethany M. John Lutheran and First Reformed church choirs. The party, number ng half a hundred, gathered at the principal squares and also kindly serenaded Miss Lillle Stoudt, a public school teacher, who is convalescing from a surgical operation. The children of the temple of St. John Lutheran church rendered a program of literary and musical exercises at the dawn services held in the church auditorium.

The other Sunday schools gave the annual Christmas exercises In the evening. Christmas afternoon the customary gifts were distributed in the Sunday school sessions. All the services were well attended. Salem U. Sunday school will render its Christmas exercises Tuesday evening.

MARRIAGE LICENSES. Lewis L. Lengel, 18, butcher, Wom elsdorf, and Blossie I. Auchenbach, 19, Xewmanstown. EarIF, Gottshall, carpenter, Boy ertown; and Helen B.

Relfsnyder, Gabelsville BIRDSCORO Carol singing was much enjoyed at this place, and groups' were much, larger than previous "years; sick folk were, especially remembered. From 12 'o'clock until daybreak some part 'of the town was being entertained, after which' they gathered Into the churches, Grace C. B. Sunday school on Sun day night was well rendered and interesting The following program was rendered Instrumental music. Miss Elsie Blood; song, "AH Hail the Power of Jesus' Name," audience; prayer, Rev.

J. C. H. Light; song, "He Is So Precious," Luorette Redenner; Mrs. John Watts, Miss Ollie Carei John Watts, Milby Millard; musical recitation, Sarah Tohn; recitations, "A Christmas Note," Elsie Stein metz; "Keeping Christmas." Francis Care; reading, "Madelon's Gift," Mrs, Leroy Tohn; recitations, "Most Like Santa," Betress McCord; "Christmas Day," Florence McCord; solo, Sarah Tohn; offering; exercise, "What Became of the Christmas Dinner," Mrs.

John Watts, Mrs. Charles Patton, Stella Goheen, Catharine' Steinmetz, Mary Watts, Ollie Care, Elsie Stein metz, James Caleo, Harry MbChal icher, Raymond Ertz; dialogue, "Is There a Santa Claus," 'Clark Painter and Katherine Millard. There will be prayer and Bible study in Grace V. Bt Among the Christmas visitors at this pjfece were Miss Verna Brandon, of Pottsville; Mr. and Mrs.

George Shanaman of Coatesville; David Plank of Morgantown and these students: Robert Smith, James Kurtz Neal Martin, of State College, and Lester Levingood, of Gettysburg. 'Post 26, one of Philadelphia's most popular and strongest basket ball teams will be the attraction here tonight. The local team will have to go some to keep up their winning streak. Local fans will be there in large numbers to root them to a victory if possible. WEDDINGS FLAUTT NEWHOUSE.

Friends of Miss Mary Newhouse, of Washington. D. formerly a Reading girl, received word of fier Reading girl, received word of ser wedding to Edward Flautt, a prominent' business man of that The former Miss Newhouse was well know to a large circle of friends here. The couple will go to housekeeping on Iowa Circle, Washington. WUERTZ HESSE.

On Saturday evening, In St. Luke Lutheran parsonage, there was solemnized at 6 p. m. the wedding of Rudolph Wuertz and Mrs. Jkfaude Hesse, both of Reading.

The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Anton Rajman and Miss Catharine Hesse. The ring ceremony was used by Rev. Mr.

Fluck. MOODY KELLER. On Saturday evening the Rev. Mr. Fluck officiated at the wedding of John A.

Moody and Miss Grace Kl ler, both of Reading, at St. Lult parsonage, at 8 p. m. The ring ceremony of the church was used. WAGNER KNOLL.

A pretty Christmas wedding took place at 1005'i Franklin street, when George W. Wagner, 17, of that place, took as his ibride Irene L. Knoll, 16. of 3 Thorn street. Rev.

W. A. Fluck, pastor of St. Luke Lutheran church, officiated. The "was dressed In white satin and carried a large bouquet of bridal roses.

She was attended by Misses Emily Wagner and Violet Henry, while the' groom was attended by Albert Whitehead and Earl Schas ser. The bridesmaids were dressed in pink satin and carried chrysanthemums. Following the ceremony there was a reception attenaeo oy 7 a guests. 132 North Front street. The groom The couple will make their home at is a lockmaker at the Reading Hardware company plant WEIDLER HOLLINGt Charles W.

Weidler and both of 154 Butt street, were married at 10 Chr. morning at the parsonage of St. Reformed church by the pastor, Gustav R. Poetter, Following a wedding trip, the couple will their home in this city, where i groom is employed as a laborer. LENGEL BOYER.

Rev. E. L. Coblentz, pastor of the Second Reformed church, officiated at the wedding of William H. Lengel and Ruth Boyer, both of the P.

T. M. C. The wedding took place Christmas morning at 7 in the church, with the Immediate families attends ing. Rodman Womer was best man and the Ibrldesrnaid was Miss Naomi Wagner.

The couple will continue to reside at the railroad T. Mr. Lengel ii a graduate of the boys' high school, class of 1916, and Is employed as a clerk in the P. R. maintenance way department.

His bride is a graduate of the girls' high school, lsass of 1918. HOOPER TOOLE. 't The home of and Mrs. Charles D. Toole, 636 Hitter street, was the scene of a Christmas wedding at 4 Monday afternoon, when their daugh ter, Edna M.

Toole, was united in marriage to Henry S. Hooper, of 1421 North 10th street. Rev. Gustav R. Poetter, pastor of St.

Mark Reformed church, 'officiated at the ceremony. The bridal pair waa attended by Roy Jesberg as best man and Miss Florence Freeman a bridesmaid. fori 4 Ml I i fPgWi jy bii a in i aunuaaw i air i Mil im saMauaiaui lllllllltlllll Feather Fans for the Holiday Dances WTE HAVE just received a new shipment of attractive feather fans for Dances Three and five plume styles in black and all the pretty evening shades to match your gown. MAIN FLOOR, CENTRE AISLE. C.

K. WHITNER CO. White Goods Remnants at Half Priec 'White Goods Remnants, including nainsook long cloth and madras, will be sold at Half Price. Lace and Metal Flouncings at Half Price Black and colored Lace and Metal Flouncings, 3 6 inches wide, will be sold at Half Price. Wash Goods Patterns at a Reduction All cut patterns remaining from the Christmas goods' will be sold at reduced prices.

Ginghams, percales, and shirt lengtli patterns of madras with silk stripe will be, included. From the Gift Shop Pay a visit to the Gift Shop for the many attracive, articles that will be sold at also many other articles at Half Price. THIRD FLOOR. Handkerchiefs Special C. K.

WHITNBR A CO. Plain Linen Handkerchiefs 1AA Neckwear Different Styles, Ct each, at at 50C at MAIN FLOOR. CENTRE AISLE. C. K.

WHITNER CO. To Close Out Our Toy Department In the Toy Department, with a few exceptions' all Toys will be reduced from One Quarter to One Half Price! BASEMENT. C. K. WHITNER CO.

Special in the Men's Department Men's Shirts and Drawers; winter weight, per garment Four in Hand Ties; special at MAIN FLOOR, RIGHT AISLE. 50c 50c Men's Grey Suede Gloves; d1 nc special at yl.lt) Men's Initial Handkerchiefs; some linen, others cotton; or. each, at C. WHITNER CO. K.

WHITNER CO. "Reading's Renresentative Store" 'i'w Penn Square ft i.