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THE SGDAKTON REPUBLICAN. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1C24 Social Personals Women 's A Helpful Gift List SOCIETY a KIDDIES AT DAY NURSERY ii HAYE CHRISTMAS PARTY v. For Last Bay Shopp hittiren Feted and Stuffed to Heart's Content TAelarrlqv.nftArnivin Rnmp 3a Viddiea the Day "xursey on Jefferson ave With Mtiny For Opportunities Saving IsflsMBMHMsBMHHMBaHBBV 1 1 Store Open This Evening Till 1 (to BQSS JEAIT WALIiACB JUB8 wajaufi Miss Jean and Miss Eleanore daughters of Mr. and Mrs. H.

"ue were retea ana siunea 10 men contenr" at the loveliest of 1 i Christmas parties. Starting at noon vith a' big chicken dinner which Ray 1'ister was kind enough to furnish the ff.V (thickens for. they had every kind of ake and cookie, and all the ice cream ihey wanted. Then came a beautiful j. tree'; with gifts for everyonr There a brand new garment apiece'and a stocking filled with The nice irt a'oout the stockings was that the r'Rte was in the toe.

and they were ice warm ones too. Even the parents not forgotten, and there was mclv and an orange for them. The ranges were kindly contributed by K. ii. Coursen.

The Waverly Methodist church sent on a lovely box with garments and 'v. ruilts in it which the King's Daugh of Waverly, had made. The cook ics. which were most ferocious ani msUs, were contributed by Mrs. Ter villgcr, who has given the same Jpvely palatable menagerie every years for thirteen years.

Many others Were also the benefactors of the kiddies. Mrs. A. R. Vail, of Clark's Summit was the chairman in charge of the arrange ments, and was assisted by Mrs.

Wil liam Skinner, Mrs. C. B. Baldwin, Mrs. John Wentz and Kenny.

PERSONALS Miss flary A. Early, of 322.Mulberry Street, who was injured Thaltsgiyins ave when rnn down by automobile, a still confined to the Scranton rri ate hospital, i. Miss Katherine D. nu th erf ordu Vvoming Seminary, is spending, the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Sirs: H.

C. Rutherford, of Woodlawn street. 'I Mr. and Mrs. J.

A. Lawrence, of De iroit. are spending the holidays with the latter's parents, and Mrs. H. Jj.

Stiles, of 1900 North Washington avenue. Joseph Corcoran, a student or r.eorgetown University, and John Cor i oran, of Washington, D. are home for the Christmas holidays with their parents on Pine street. Mrs. M.

L. Andrews and son, Howard, of New York, will spend th9. holi 1ays with Mrs. Andrews' sister, Mrs. vj B.

Preston, of Mulberry street. Mr. and Mrs. John Sampson, of Gibson street, will spend the holidays with their daughter, Mrs. J.

J. Ellis, of Reading, Pa. Russell R. Weber, of South Main venue, has returned from Buffalo, Y. Miiss Kathleen Kelly, from Miss 111 "niftn's school in Philadelphia, and Miss l.enore Kelly, from Trinity College, AVashington, are spending the holidays C.

Wallace, of Clay avenue, and Miss Janet daughter of George S. Mott, of Clay avenue) who will be the joint hostesses at the dance at the Country club this evening. Miss Wallace was a graduate' of Walnut Hill and also a student at Smith college. Miss Eleanore, and Miss Mott Radium Silk Petticoats $5.00 Values. Special Wednesday.

Fashioned of fine quality radium the season. Embrolc'red and ruffled smart and line for Christmas giving. Silk Jersey Bloomers Values. Wednesday Special A new collection in all of the most wanted shades. fancy shirred and pleated bottoms.

Corduroy Robes with their parents, Dr. ana Mrs. w. JS. Kelly, of Monroe' avenue.

William Jeremiah, a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic, Troy, N. will spend the holidays with his mother, Mrs. John Jeremiah, of Quin cy avenue. Miss Agnes Costello, a teacher at the Westchester college; is spending jhe holidays at her home, 227 AVheeler In a collection of beautiful plain shades. Smartly styled of wide wale corduroy.

i $5.00 and $5.50 values V. A $3.95 values A. Women's and Misses' Brushed Wool Sweaters Coat and slipover styles in many color combinations, 5.00 J0 QC to S7.50 values. Special at Tunic Blouses Of fine quality silk crepes, neatly trimmed and embroidered OA styles in assorted colors. $5.95 values.

Special at P'w Sateen Bloomers Prettily made with fancy pleated double elastic bottoms. Made QK to sell at 91.25. In all the eervicable dark shades. Special at Fancy Lnehs Slightly Mussed From Counter Display Radically Reduced Broken Lines in Two Groups are graduates of Emma WiUard. OOO Mr.

Mrs. Mortimer B. of Jefferson avenue, were the host and hostess at the Yuletide dance at Ihe Century club evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Eyon.

Mrs. Ryon was Miss Katherine Hummell, of Pottstown, before her marriage. A Seldom has the club looked more lovely, when Miss Bssancon had completed what was practically a miniature forest. Simax laced the ceiling of the ball room, i.nd North Carolina'spruce lined the sides. The lights were all shaded with red, and Christmas tapers furnished the soft lighting from big Upstairs in the, halls spruce trees lined the way to the supper room where more candles and gay southern Christmas greens graced the tables.

Bauer furnished the music and Miss Neave patered for the guests. Previous to the dance there were several" dinner parties. The largest one was at the Country club, when Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Connell entertained for a number of their friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duckworth of Elmhurst boulevard, were also at home for a dinner party of six. About one hundred and seventy five guests attended the dance. 0 0 0 After the rush of Christmas shop lng, punctuated by luncheons, teas, dinners and dances, Christmas day, tomorrow, will be observed a bit more quietly with family dinners to gather together all the members around the Christmas turkey.

But so that they may not get out of practice for tho main party of tho holidays, the Midwinter dance on Friday, the Century club Is having. Its usual open house for members and guests, with the tea dance in the lato afternoon. Mrs, George Nye, is the chairman of the entertainment committee, and presiding at the tea tables will be Mrs. John H. Brooks, Mrs.

Alfred E. Connell and Mrs. Frank Coffin and Mrs. J. Ii.

Peck. The Pennsylvanlaris will furnish the dance program, and Be Vncon will have charge of the decorations. The Tlisses Mary Inglls, rtorothy Jennings and Mary Nichols, will be Vi hostesses at ft tea dansant at tlm Country club on the afternoon of Jan Fashion News Notes By Wire Daily Tips to Women From Correspondents of The Republican in Paris, tondon and New York By Special Leased Wire to The Republican, Copyright, 1924. X.EATKEX GIFT BAGS. NEW YORK, Dec.

23. Last call for gifts in the department stores sent thousands to the leather goods counters. Most 01 these Dougnt her a bag," beaded, in silver or gold frame if they had that much money left, or ef suede studded with' rhine stones and artificial jewels if they had THE HOSTESS GOWK. NEW YORK, Dec. 23.

Hostess gowns, they call them in the shops. In reality, they are the quilted chiiton, velvet sr.tln or silk dressing gowns slightly disguised into which a hostess slips when unexpected disturb tipr aftcrnAMI non FLEXIBLE FELT HATS. LONDON, Dec. .23. It will pull' on but it won't blow on.

That is the de scription of the latest flexible felt sport It is worn with the rather wide, brim 'turned down in front and the crown dented carelessly into four dimples. The band carried a small feather mount. OHE SHOULBEB STHAP. LONDON, Dec. 23.

It only takes one shoulder strap to show the modern girl is in command that is all some of them are VeaWng on their evening frocks at present: The single straps are wide and usually made of, small flowers, leaves and tinsel lace. president, and now a cadet at West Point, wlll.be the guest of honor. ooo 1 Miss Grace O'Brien, of 629 Clay avenue, was the hostess at a bridge luncheon yesterday at her home in honor of Miss Grace Mangan, of Plttston, who is to be married in the near future. ooo i The following young people were entertained Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Sweeny, in honor of Miss Lucy Sweeney: Peg i Burns. "Vera Bell, Marjorie Reedy, Helen Lyons, Alice Sweeney, Mary Helen Gert Lenehan, Jane Mary Howard, Rose Con way, Anna Conway, and Lucy Also Cyril Farrell, Albert McDonnell, Joe Moore, John Bergen, Nelson Phillips, M. J. Kelly, John Martin, Jimmie Clarke, Ivan Mahady, Maurice, Henry and Frank McCarthy, Bill Campbell, Thomas Sweeney and Marl Kenehan. ooo Complimentary to Miss Lucy Sweeney, who will become the bride of Cyril J.

Farrell, Miss Mary Garden, of Church street, Car'oondale, will give a dinner party at her home next Tuesday evening. The guests will number twenty. ooo Mrs. Louis Slascr, 341 Harrison avenue, announces the engagement of her daughter, Dora, to lsadore li. Greenwauld, of Wllkes Barre.

ooo Mr. and Mrs. Milton V. Rhodes, of Clark's Summit, entertained at a delightful family gathering at their home Sunday afternoon in honor of Mr. Rhode's birthday.

Music was en joyed by the guests and refreshments were served. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Milton P. Rhodes, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred J. Peck, Marjorie and Robert Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Percy W.

Rhodes, the Misses Frances and Marjorie Rhodes, of Scranton, Mr. and Mrs. Merton of Rochester, N. Miss Dorothy Peck, of Cornell university, "Mr; and Mrs. B.

F. Harden bergh, Mr. and Mrs. E. B.

Rogers and Mr, and Mrs. Robert Mahoney, of Elmhurst Miss Jane Stumm, of 943 South Main avenue, entertained the members of the C. M. B. club with.a card party al her home last night.

Bridge was played and high Score niUdo by Miss Alice Jones. Those present were: Misses Jean nette Lloyd, Nance Davis, Dora Hale, Blanche Jones, Dalo Harris, Jane Stumm, Alice Jones and Roslne Schild. ooo O'Boyle, Florist, 723 Lin den street. Opposite Elm Park church. Phone 2 1381.

Flowers delivered anywhere. Adv. HAND PAINTED FOOTWEAR IS VERY POPULAR Hand painted evening footwear spread to Paris from London, where It was given a "lift up" by the Duchess of YorK. The examples seen la the smartest shops on the main boulevard include a mauve natin model ornamented with a design in gold, and trray satin shoe with hand painted roses on botli the. vamp and the quarter.

The latter was irther beautified by Insertions silver brocade on the vamp, A more effective piece of work I have rarely seen, the pattern being a most complicated one of full blown roses, buds and leaves in their natural colors. Dancing Xmas nite and Saturday nite at Malarkey's. Adv. WHEELOCK SUMMARIZES FINDINGS ON TYPHOID Dr. F.

R. Wheelock, director of pub lie health, yesterday issued a statement reviewing the findings of his department in Its investigation of the typhoid fever situation tn the Eight cases In all have been recorded by the health authorities. He expresses the opinion that the cases were contracted outsldo of the city, although raw sea food Is strongly suspected as a possible cause of the I ease. In summarizing, Dr. Wheelock aid: believe the wale and milk to he safe, 'but are not relaxing work In this direction.

suspect oystera and clams eaten raw. We believe thst i large percentage of the present cases were possibly contracted abroad. We recommend careful washing of all fruits and vegetables eaten Married Folk Dance Tonite Fleischer Showerman School. Adv. Activities I MtSS JA.KTT MOTT uary 2, from 3 until 6 o'clock for their friends who are home for the holidays, ooo Major and Mrs.

F. H. Schoeffel, of this city, will spend Christmas with their son, Lieut. M. F.

Schoeffel and his wife, in New York. Lieut. Schoef fel, whose marriage to Miss Marcla Brig'gs, of Rochester, took placo in September is doing post graduate work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Cambridge, Mass. They will be joined by Mr. and Mrs.

Brjggs, from Rochester. SOCIAL Mr. and Mrs. John Sampson, ot Gibson street, entertained at a dinner party Monday evening at their home in honor ot the Rev. and Mrs.

A Heim, of St. Mark's Episcopal church in Dunmore, who will leave town soon. Christmas' greens formed the decorations for a beautifully appoint ed table, where covers for ten were laid. ooo. The Joan of Arc court, No.

4j5, Catholic Daughters of America, en tertained at a card party and dance to celebrate the holidays in their rooms in the clubhouse, 1106 Linden street. The roomi were trimmed with gay Christmas greens, and a large number attended. The building fund was also boosted as a result. oo Th class of February, 1923,. of Central High chool, will hold a reunion dinner in the private grille room of the Hotel Jermyn on Monday, Vc ceniber 29.

Philip Ulndcr, former class Regular Price $1.50 Women's Full Fashioned Silk Hosiery In light' evening shades and wanted daytime colors. A colloc i tion of broken assortments in line silk values with lisle tops und soles. Values from nd iim are grouped for last day Oft shoppers at, pair Child ren Sport Hose In wool and cotton mixtures with fancy designed roll DOn tops. Wednesday special pr Qw'w Women's Mocha Gloves In wrist length and one clasp styles. Cray and brown shades.

Former $3.50 value. Wcd "7Q nesday special, Women's $1.00 Fabric Gloves In the season's new cuff styles and wiinted colors. Although the line is somewhat broken, but for early choosing one will iind a fairly good assortment to choose from. Special Wednesday, Women's 1 Handkerchiefs In pure linens snd fine cottons. All white ones and dainty colored ones.

Many beautifully and neatly embroidered. Specially priced for last dity shoppers 25c values, each 19c 50c values, each 39c tfc numo xa held vr Trnffln on the street cars was In terfered with yeterdar morning br tween anil o'clock due to a break, In on of the mnln freders at th plant, of th Hcranton Klertrlo North WaahlnEton avenue. Many per sons were. forced to walk to work du' tt th tiilnlmp. William Woulheatcr, of the Teamster' local.

Th rtrlk resulted when a union mn hd been dlsrhargnd for demanding, It Is said, par for overtime. sv m. sh QT $425 silk In all the beautiful shades of flounces make them exceptionally Regular and extra sizes. $1.98 Smartly stylcu At 13 Off you will And a collection of many beautiful pieces Lunch Cloths, Scarfs, Tray Cloths and Dollies In various shapes and slses. Hand worked Madeira Pieces, Carrlrk Ma Cross and Kalypso Venetian Ijic Trimmed Pieces, Kichelleu Cut Pieces, Tapestry Table Runners and Huck Towels in large aqd guest sixes.

the Inner line of the sldemlk. The vacant front section of th plot and 20 feet of th first floor of the dwelling Kill be utlHzed for the new stores. The plans prepared by Architect John P. Powell rail for each rtor to have a depth of 40 feet and a width of about 1 feet. The fronts wilt be nf tdate (lass, set In copper frames, with limestone bases and galvanised rnplnif.

Th plans ar now out for bids on construction work. Fresh Shipment of CANDY i all the beat makes received today at the Hotel Casey Drug Shop. 1 Adv. Qtm OPEN WORK HOSIERY VERY MUCH IN VOGUE Clocked hose the clocks being of the very finest openwork add an ad l.x idltlonal touch of smartness to the shod feet of Parisian Hvomen, who aim at perfection in Iilress from the very soles of their featherweight footwear upwards. There is no doubt that Increased i 'attention is being paid lust now to i styles, as proved by the many new and luxuriously appointed shops for the sale of "bonnetcrle da, luxe," which have been opened in the main thtroughfares (especially the Rue St.

llonore) of the French capital within the last few months. Finally, golden stockings are being worn In the Casinos and ballrooms of he Riviera. Men's Ties In four fn hand styles, of beautiful silks in 'stripes and neat figure effects. 75c to $1.00 values" will be assembled for last Kflp day buying at Men's Pure Linen and Fine Cotton Handkerchiefs Pure white linens and fancy I cottons in colored border effects. 25c and 35c kinds.

Special, 5 for $1.00 Women's Gowns, Bloomers and Stepins Fashioned in dainty styles of white and colored voiles, batiste, etc. $1.25 values. Special, QRp the garment www Boudoir Caps In dainty light shades, made in combination ways ot satin, net, fine laces and bits of ribbon. Broken assortments. Spe QOn cially priced at Cretonne Covered Boxed Writing Paper Special Wednesday $1.00 box These prettily covbred cretonne boxes filled with fine writing paper with envelopes to match will make a line gift.

A regular $1.50 value. Genuine Leather Shopping Bags Well constructed with double grip handles. Tan fin 1 CQ ished I.3J REAP DECLARES WAR ON ALIEN GUN TOTERS Will Seek Legislation io Deport Them Sheriff Jim Heap yesterday declared war on alien gun Inters following the arrest near ihn t'nderwood colliery, of the Pennsylvania Coal com rnny of John ilattn. of Hlakely street, by Thomas Newcomn and Joseph Pholouskl, coal company police. Underwood employes have been engaged In an outlaw strike for more then' a month.

Malta was found to have an auto mntlo pistol In his pocket, together with a number of steel Jacketed bullets. He was turned over to Hherlrt Keep and given a hearing before Alderman William If. Thomas, of the Klghth ward. In default ot ball lie was committed to the county jail. II was fined $2S as an owner of a gun.

"Its high time that legislation should be enacted tn aid officers of Ihn law In deporting aliens found running around armed tn th teeth," said tho sheriff. "When th sheriffs meet In Washington, thin state, I rropos to urge our legislative committee to draft a hill that will lake car of lhoe chaps." The sheriff Is preaidrnl of the as iwM'latlnn. II will leave for th con ntlnn Hty lrrrrntr SI. flesslons will lie held January and i. Jk 4 At 12 Off are Lunch Cloths and Doilies In various sixes.

A collection including novelty blue lace trimmed pieces, colored linen pieces, lace edge and medallion lace Inserted pieces and beautifully hand worked oyster linens. Mechanical Toys At Half Off O'Boyle, Florist, 723 Lin den street. Opposite Elm Park church. Phone 2 1381. Flowers delivered anywhere.

Adv. Hagen Wagner Co 205 207 Washington Ave. Green Co operative Discount Stamps Are Extra Savings. We Give Them With Every Purchase night and a. number of prlies were dis tributed.

Music furnished by the Sax ons. TWO NEW STORES TO BE BUlCT ON ADAMS AVENUE Two near stores are to be constructed for Jack Coleman at 421 :3 Adams avenue. The property has a frontage of forty feet and Is occupied with a residence located 29 feet back from Established 1849 The Store Dependable Christmas Special In Our Boys' Dept. The Famous TIM'S CAPS Cut Flowers and Plants Christmas Greens CUT FLOWER orders should be placed early today, as well as growing plants selected so that you' may have a varied choice. Cemetery orders for wreaths and other decorations should be placed not later than noon today.

Today Only i ru Plaques With Candle Attraciivc centerpieces for the aublmas table, maJ? of Holiday Greens and berries with a bright red candle or two set in amonj its festive beauty. The lasting qualities of these Christmas Candle pieces make them most satisfactory Holiday Gifts. Prices $2 to $10 Schultheis, Florist 012 LINDEN STREET. Guaranteed 100 Pure Worsted The Greatest Cap For Boys Ever Made BROADWAY DANCING TEAM AT HOTEL JERMYN ON NEW YEAR'S EVE Santray and Norton, the "Dancing Team Supreme," which appeared with th original company of George M. Cohsn's greatest success, ''Utile Nelly Kelly," will ittreur In specialty numbers at Hotel Jermyn on New Year's Rv.

This In one of th many vaudeville acts and feature attractions, which this popular hotel will use en New Year's Eve. which Is Hrranton's greatest fun rolls. The John C. Hmlth Colored orchestra, nf fourteen piece, will furnish music for all th vaudeville attractions. I K.

of Xmaj Dance At the Cub House, Olyphanf. A good Place to spend Xmas nit. Adv. Social page MANY ATTEND DAftE GIVEN BY DANGERS The second of a aeries ef weekly dances being given bv the rangers Hrranton forest, No. Tl, Tail Cedars of lt.anon, was held last night In Town Imll snd attracted A largi number of danc It a a designated as co'ifry ster imsI tltrapfe to year aert levsd ae..

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