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ALTf )NA TRIUUNE, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 27, 1917. PACE FIVE Store News for Today, Friday, April 27th. Today Will Be a Good Day to Buy A New Dress Made of Serge Altoonans at Trade Body Meeting Proffer Services. Eminent Men Coming MISS KATHARINE GOETZ, Editor Bell 'phone 2480 Up Until Midnight BOYS GIVEN TESTAMENTS THREE DAYS' WORK NEXT WEEK Church Affairs BISHOP QUAYlTtO iMembert of Junior Y. M.

C. A. 1 Rewarded for Study Members of the Junior Y. M. C.

A about twenty-live ooys, met last levening in the Y. M. C. A. rooms and Iliad a very pleasant evening.

After a program and presentations, refresh- As we will offer all of our present stock of dresses made of this serviceable material, at good price reductions. The dresses art made of French serge in the new straight line effects and there is a good assortment of styles from which selections can be made. They are' mostly in colors of black and brown, the season's most popular dark colors, and all sizes from 16 to 44 are in the lot as a whole. Today the dresses will be specially priced at $5.98, $7.98, $9.98, $12.50 and $15 prices that represent very good savings for all who will share in the opportunity. We will also offer many of.

our tailored Suits at special prices that have been made for Friday only. The Suits are in the new styles, made of the best materials in light and dark colors, and you will find a good assortment of sizes from which to choose. The reduced prices will be $15, $17.98, $19.95 and $22.50, all of which represent good savings. Second floor. Great Program for Tenth Anniversary of the First Methodist Dedication Ijnents were served by auxiliary to the Y.

M. C. A. Of the forty Do YOU Know That the Altoona Chamber of Commerce sets aside a generous appropriation toward the maintenance of the Farm Bureau, the organization which has done so much for the agricultural development of Blair county? That the Altoona Chamber or Commerce has contributed the Initiative and the impetus to the "community garden" movement, that movement which is the real live expression of Altoo-na's response to President WII-. son's appeal for nation-wide cooperation In America's effort to conserve its natural resources? I members of the Junior class, twenty-five were present.

The program, which was very inter- Iesting, was made up of the following numbers: Piano solo, John Evans; Scripture reading, Charles Brunner; balance from last year of $35. Grace church paid $5. There are ten working organizations of young people, and three new ones formed. All reports were splendid and showed the society in fine working order. Splendid reports of the deaconess work were given and Miss Sheffer, in telling of the work, announced that plans were being made for a party of Italian mothers and babies during the Better Baby campaign the last of next month.

Mrs. Staples, corresponding secretary, spoke on "The Lack of Reports," urging all officers to send in some- kind of report, whether good or discouraging. Tribute to Mrs. Pardoe. During the afternoon session Mrs.

McCord paid a beautiful tribute to the life and work of the late Mrs. Pardoe, of Harrisburg. During her life she formed a beautiful Christian character and was a life-long friend of the missionary work and for many years an active worker. Children's Hour Entertaining. At 4 o'clock the children's hour, participated in by representatives from the junior societies, was very interesting.

The Fifth avenue children were in charge of Miss Hilde-brand and included a piano solo by Leona Aukerman; recitation byThel-ma Evans, and vocal solo, Frances Hicks. From First, Frances Swen-gle sang "America" very sweetly. A trio composed of Ruth Roudabush, Helen Reith and Louise Heckman sang the solo parts of the concert song by the Mother' Jewels. A patriotic song was given by the boys and girls of this church. From Eighth Avenue, Alton Mower, accompanied by Miss Pratt at the piano, played a violin solo, and Mabel Batton, who i-.

president of the Home Guards, gave a recitation. Twelve boys and girls invocation. G. C. Spurr; piano solo, Fred Geib; address, "Why a Boy Should Study the Bible," David Mo-Cune; violin duet, Paul Hargraves I and Luke Senior, with Miss Hargraves as accompanist; address, "A Boy's Ideals," G.

C. Spurr. The good people up at First Methodist Episcopal church will have a week of services, beginning next Sunday, and thus celebrate the tenth anniversary of the dedication of their beautiful church. Observing citizens were pleased when the church was erected because there was thus added to the ecclesiastical buildings of the city one of the very finest structures in central Pennsylvania. Recently the building has been put in first class shape.

The roof was in need of a few repairs and has been completely overhauled. The entire building has been re-frescoed. This has been done in lighter hues, which are most pleasing and restful to the To those who sustained passing marks in the written examination on lessons in the Life of Christ. Testaments were presented. The boys were David McCune, Dorse Fisaell, Norman Crust, Joseph Hessler, Alton Ij'luke and Horace Cox.

After the boys had received their Testaments Edward F. Trefz, assistant to the president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and formerly national field secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Clinton Rogers Woodruff, Philadelphia, secretary of the National league and editor of the Na-' tlonal Municipal Review. These are two of the authorities of natlonalreputatlon on civic and community preparedness and co-operation and commercial organization work who will speak at the big citizens unity meeting Tuesday evening in the auditorium of the Commerce building which has been planned as a part of the educational campaign I a surprise was sprung on the teacher, G. C.

Spurr, when the boys gave him eyes. The decorations are very sim ple and met with the universal ap la safety razor. The refreshments were served last and were much en- I joyed by all present. :) Sewing Club Entertained. Airs.

Nevitt Lowder, of Twentieth I avenue near Eleventh street, proved from the Italian church, in charge of la charming hostess yesterday after an(1 of the Altoona Chamber of Com noon when she entertained the la Miss Sheffer, gave an exercise, proval of the congregation. A thousand yards of battleship linoleum were laid on the first floor. Assembly and festal halls are constantly in use and service was the keynote here. The pastor, the Rev. Edgar k.

Heckman, has been planning a feast of good things during the week. Dr. B. C. Conner, who was pastor when the building plans were adopted and the larger subscription taken, will be present and preach on Sunday morning, April 29.

Dr. H. L. Jacobs, who for so many years was pastor at First church and under whose leadership the church was started and who was the first pastor in the new church, the children's hour closed with a re. dies of her sewing club.

Eight la- I dies were present and spent the time citation by Nick Lamont, from the same church. crocheting. Music was given for the Mrs. Bradley then introduced Rev. I entertainment of the guests and deli' clous refreshments were served.

Mrs Kau ff man, who extended the ladies a Dale Haines, of 814 Sixth avenue, welcome, and Mrs. Kauffman, in do merce. Within a few days announcement will be made of other speakers. Incidentally the Chamber of Commerce has something up its sleeve in the way of music for that occasion, which will also be made public a day or two hence. From present indications Tuesday's meeting is going to be of the overflow variety if the number of acceptances that have already been received is any criterion.

Scores of the will entertain in two weeks. half of Grace church, invited the congregation to take lunch at the church. Dr. Woodcock, of Hollidays- -O- The Question Of What Kind Of New Rugs to Select Is an important subject in many homes just now, and we ofter the suggestion that it can be settled with entire satisfaction and in an economical manner, by deciding to make the purchase here. We offer an unusually large and complete stock rugs of all kinds at prices that represent fine value, in many cases our prices being close to actual present day cost.

Granite Art Squares, size 9 12 feet, very; serviceable for Summer use, are $5.98. Wool and fiber rugs, size 9x12 feet, ateo fine for Summer use, may be had at $7.50. Seamless Tapestry Brussels, in size 9xl2 feet at $11.98. Size 6x9 feet, at $7.50. Wool Velvet Rugs, sizo 9x12 feet, a new lot Just received, are priced at $17.49.

Tapestry Brussels rugs, size 11.3 12 feet, at $19.98. One lot of made-up rugs ranging in size from 6.9x9 feet to 10.6 13.6 are offered at a reduction of one fourth from regular prices. For your satisfaction in making selections we would suggest that you bring room measurements with you. A lot of Axminster rugs and Hall Runners in all regular floor sizes, are offered at prices that are on the average, a fourth less than the rugs are really worth. Third floor, take elevator.

Buy Bedspreads Now And Save a Fourth On the Purchase. We mean by this that we are selling bedspreads during this ten day sale, at prices that represent a saving of a fourth as compared to real present day value of spreads of equal quality. It will thus pay the housewife as well as proprietors of boarding houses and hotels to buy now for future as well as present needs, while these prices are in force Full size crochet spreads with hemmed ends, may now be had at $1.15, $1.25, $1.50 to $1.95. Crochet spreads of our famous "Clover" brand, made with scalloped edges and cut-out corners for iron or brass beds, may be had at $1.75, $1.98 and $2.50. Beautiful satin Marseilles spreads, hemmed ready for use, at $1.98, $2.50, $2.69 to $5.

Scalloped Marseilles spreads, for iron or brass beds, may be had at $2.89, $3, $3.75 to $6.50. Extra large, satin Marseilles spreads, made for beds with box springs. These sre special at $3.50. Summer bedspreads, light weight, at $1.35, $1.50 and $1.65. First floor, west.

Rubber Gloves Specially Priced at 35c. We made a special purchase of these women's household gloves which are made of red rubber of a good quality, In all wanted sizes. You will find them on Bale today at og our special price of OUC First floor, west. burg, was a guest and the social hour Announcements proved most delightful. Missionary Entertainment.

Last evening, before an audience Alumni Meeting. that filled the auditorium, a beauti return cards have already been received; every mail brings in more Indiana Alumni association will ful missionary pageant, "Amanca's hold an important meeting at 4:30 of them, i Reception to the Nations," was given this afternoon in the Y. W. C. A.

How eagerly the men of Altoona by the Queen Esthers of tfrace will be present and preach at the evening hour. His host of friends will be glad to welcome him and his good wife during their stay in the city. Both of these former pastors wm speak at the Sunday school service at 2:15 p. Monday night, April 30, Dr. Ralph A.

Ward, of China, will represent the board of foreign missions. Dr. Ward comes from the district where the Rev. Edward James, who is supported by First church, is now laboring. We will get first hand knowledge of the country and of his work.

On Tuesday afternoon there will be a joint meeting of the ladies of the rooms, on Twelfth avenue. are falling in with the plans of the church, drilled by Miss Claire lnvder. (:) Mrs. Kauffman, as "America," was a fine character, and the whole affair was beautiful. About sixty young Fraternal Orders gins, gowned in white, formed a pro cessional that was very impress'T'" Mrs.

Staples, orresponding sere irown of Italy Society. commercial body was evidenced yesterday at a big luncheon of the city's representative business and professional men at which President W. C. Westfall was host. In response to the appeal of the president for cooperation and personal service in the campaign, forty or more volunteered to figuratively peel off their coats for Altoona and devote two hours and a half each day for the three days lary, was introduced and spoke on The Crown of Italy society will hold Woman's Foreign and Home Mission a public dance Saturday evening in the Ramey hall at Green avenue and ary societies.

A review of the work Seventh street. The dance will be done by these two great organizations gin at 8 o'clock, and the orchestra will of the intensive campaign. "The Jews." Of the 13,000,000 Jews in this country there Is only one mission, and that at Marcy Centre, Chicago. That is in charge of Mr. and Mrs.

Bernheim, converted Jews. The work and needs of the Mo-Cram training school were also presented, and of the $1,000 pledge taken last year for this district 1106 be directed by Professor Orlando. All during the past ten years will be the feature of this meeting. It will be followed by a covered dish luncheon, to which all the ladies of the various Irnembers and friends are cordially in vited. missionary societies are invited.

The Auxiliary to Mountain Commandery. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday have been set aside for the purpose and the volunteers grouped into committees of three or more will put in the mornings in what promises to be the liveliest and most unselfish campaign for the betterment of Altoona that the city has ever known. President Westfall In welcoming was pledged last night. Rev. George The Ladies' Auxiliary to Mountain Commandery No.

10, Knights Templar, men will also be welcomed. Tuesday evening the Rev. Dr. D. D.

Forsyth will be present to tell us of the work of the board of home missions and church extension, of he is the highest officer. Every day has Its specialty, but the r. aoggs, or Eighth avenue church, pronounced the benediction. The closing session, with election of officers, will occur this morning. -OJ- will hold the regular monthly meeting this afternoon at 2.30 in Masonic temple.

A full attendance is desired as business of Importance will be his guests explained the purpose of You Can Buy a New Hat Today For Only $2.95. transacted. Announcements congregation is looking to Saturday evening. May 6, when Bishop William Quayle will be present to lecture. He is easily the most popular leoturer in (:) Tribe Honors Soldier Boy.

Chlckalacamoose tribe, No. 364, met In the Red Men's home last evening in regular session. Following the Methodism and his coming Is hailed with delight. His subject will be "Rip the educational campaign and urged the business men of Altoona to volunteer for personal service In the first line trenches of the Mountain City's most significant campaign. "We are here for action rather than for words," declared President West-fall.

And that was the keynote of his talk. The president was followed by Mr. M. T. Church, of New York, who outlined the purpose! and plans of the Chamber's campaign and discussed van winkle." Who better than he ceremonies of the meeting an ice cream social was held in honor of could handle it? The Methodists of the city and all Christian friends are most cordially invited to help First George Greene, who leaves this morning for service in Uncle Sam's navy.

Addresses appropriate to the evening cnurcn celebrate the tenth annlver sary. were made by Samuel 0. Parker, of Mizpha Bible Class. The regular monthly meeting of the Mlzpha Sunday school class of Second Lutheran church will be held at the home of Mrs. J.

J. Gleich-ert, 601 Eighth avenue, this evening. All members are requested to be present Rabbi Abels' Lecture. The subject of the lecture at the Friday evening service at Hebrew Reform temple tonight at 7:80 will be "Self Culture Through Nature," given by Rabbi M. J.

S. Abels. Winnebago tribe; Past Sachem. J. W.

the methods. L. Johnston; District Deputy Great Sachem Judson Mills and several oth The big group of diners were especially enthusiastic at Mr. Westfall's iYou will be surprised to see what beautiful hats we are going to offer at this special Friday price, as the hate were all made to sell at much higher prices but we have reduced them for this Friday event. They are of Milan hemp in the popular sailor and turban styles and there are such good colors as black, blue, rose, from which to choose.

The trimmings are flowers, ribbons and ornaments of various kinds. If you have been thinking of buying a new hat and want something at a moderate price, it will pay to look up this special lot today. You can bny a nice looking hat and make an actual saving of several dollars as they have all been on sale at d0 QC much higher prices. For Friday only. $a7D ers.

-CO talk. The only other speaker was Hon. J. D. Hicks who in an enthus Claea Initiation Tonight Local Workers Have Very Inter-.

eating Sessions I iweuiy canaiaat.es wiu oe initiat ed tonight at the meeting of Pride of iastic talk, urged the members of the Chamber of Commerce to lend their co-operation to the great patriotic demonstration that Altoona is planning for next week. President Westfall's talk was of the Mountain City council, 472, Junior O. Organized Classes U. A. M.

The initiation will be held in Golden Eagle hall, corner Ninth avenue and Twelfth street. straight from the shoulder variety Meeting In ninth annual session, representatives of the Women's Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church, Altoona district, gathered in this city yesterday. The however, so far as the plans of the Chamber's educational campaign, its Rainbow Class Electa. The Rainbow class of Second United Brethren church held the regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Parker, 102 East Second avenue, last real meaning to AltooDa, and Its pos Exercises were held February 7 throughout the south in honor of the memory of George Foster Pea body, who gave more than $5,000,000 to promote pubMo education many state.

meeting opened with executive ses sibilities, are concerned. slon yesterday morning In Grace The officers of the Chamber have evening, with thirty-two member for many months appreciated the present. The following officers were A New Lot of Untrimmed Hats at 85c. This new shipment of untrimmed hats are of hemp and Milan in small and medium sailor shapes and such good colors as black, navy and burnt shades. Having made a special purchase we are able to offer exceptional value in these good looking hats OC at the low price of QOC Second floor, west.

elected: President, Mrs. Parkec; vice president, Mrs. Myers; secretary, Methodist Episoopal church. Walnut avenue and Fourth street, and will have the closing session this morning. Mrs, Sarah Bradley, district president, presided at the morning service, executive meeting and keynote Mrs.

aryan; assistant, Mrs. Clark: treasurer, Mrs. Banks; assistant, Mrs. Snouffer. During the social time re freshments were served and a pleas service.

About twenty delegates rep ant time had. The next meeting will resenting the various societies were In DANISH WOMAN REGAINS HEALTH Tells Everybody What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound did for Her. pWilliam F. Cable Co.

Store Hours: A. M. to S.30P. M. Saturday Until 9.

attendance at the morning meeting be witn Mrs. tsnouner. (:) and were then served with lunch by the ladles of the Grace church. splendid support which you have been giving them. You have made personal sacrifices that our work might succeed.

Now the board of directors and the membership committee have decided to conduct an educational campaign. The purpose is to bring to the realisation of the citizens of Altoona a closer knowledge of our work and a better understanding of their duty to Altoona as citizens." "It Is true," he went on, "that a group of a hundred or two hundred men of the type gathered here, could undoubtedly finance the Chamber of Commerce indefinitely, provided they were willing to assume that burden. As a matter of fact the financing of this organization has been born by a comparatively small percentage of the citizens of oifr city. These men But with this greater spirit of unity Special Serviees Afternoon Open Meeting. Devotional exercises were con Vesper Organ Service.

ducted at the afternoon meeting by Mrs. MoCord, of Clearfield, who is a guest of the convention, in the ab The vesper organ service of the First Lutheran ohurch, corner opment and Improvement of our city. "However, the greatest thing that is needed in Altoona is the moral support of our people in public movements that are to benefit all. It is a well known fact that we are not entirely united. a wonderful thing it would be for our community if we could bring about a thorough understand-ins: between all Interests on subjects Chicago, 111.

"It rives me great pleasure to let others Know that I hn- I 1 li.L Twelfth avenue and Fourteenth street. sence of Mrs. Tlllie G. Haines, who Is ill. The service was very pretty And inolnded a selection by Grace proved in neaiw I with the fint bot zen to your views, you will he performing a real service for Altoona, "Real progress has been made in the past.

This progress has been accomplished through the sacrifices made by you men. Is difficult to imagine what our city would be, if you had not done this work. Now, are we asking too much to ask you to continue this work and to enlist as many of your friends as you can; to go out snd help create a better spirit of unity; to bring many more of our ciUzens Into this work? We believe not and we now ask you to make this one great effort in the in. terest of our common welfare." 'uimmmifiMiii which Is conducted each Sunday evening by the church organist, Prof. Harry (Franz Faber, will be jriven church quartette, Mrs.

Kauffman, do not complain. They are in the this Sunday at the usual hour 7:10 o'clock, Prof. Faber rendering the fol wife of Rev. D. Kauffman, in a few well chosen words, welcomed the delegates In behalf of the Woman's Home Missionary society.

Miss Linda Hooper responded in a very amiable work because they have faith in it lowing program: and because they believe that it is absolutely essential to the proper devel- PrelodA and Fugua in flat Bach Barcarolle In nrhlr manner, explaining the Anglo-Saxon tle of Lydia E. Pink -ham'i Vegetable Compound; after taking two bottles I am entirely well. Before taking it I could not do any kind of work without a pain In my back as I suffered, so much from in- animation. bad eadaches. was al meaning of the word welcome as our enthusiasm and earnestness will be unbounded." "As members of the Chamber of Commerce, and with a full knowledge of the many things which we have already done for our city, we very naturally want the Chamber of Commerce to become still greater factor In the work of the community.

"There is only one way to accom-plish this and that is to here and now pledge ourselves faithfully to do our duty as members of the Chamber of Commerce and as citizens of Altoona. To so pledge ourselves means that we will not only support the Chamber of Commerce morally and financially, but that we will take off our coats, and go out among our fellow citizens, and do our very best to show them why it is to their advantage, to the advantage of Aleoona and to the advantage of our country that they unite with us in this work. No one should either be coerced or begged to join the Chamber of Commerce. If the educational campaign which we are conducting does not reach the mind of a citizen and Impress him with his duties, we do not Wedding Song- Dunham Evening Rest Loeohorn Maroh Festival Burdett Wei -Come," and sam that we may t7, A cordial welcome to all who care PRIVATE CASE8 MANY well be godspeed in the wortr weJiave to da to enjoy this service with the congre In the report of the corresponding gation. Strangers in the city especially invited.

connected with the development of Altoona as a better place in which to live and work and also a wonderful thing it would be if we could attain that great degree of understanding and mutual faith which exists In many other cities and particularly In western cities. There is no good reason why local factions should clash on movements for the common good. "Therefore, we have decided to accept In full faith the advice of our President, Wood row Wilson, and advocate unity. unity in all things relating to the support of the movement of our great government and unity In all things for the betterment of oar community. To accomplish thU wa will have to stand together.

-(4- 'f Iret Presbyterian Muaio. leys tired and no appetite. Words cannot express my gratitude for the Following is the program for Sun- secretary, Mrs. Woodcock, it was announced that two new auxiliaries were formed, one at Grace church with thirty members, and one at Fifth avenue, with fifty-five members. There are 643.

auxiliary members in the district, Eighth avenue baring Altoona Hospital Surgical Ward Lett Busy Now Than at Any Time In History. There are but ninety-eight patient! in the Altoona hospital at the pres. ent time. The number in the surgical ward Is especially low, but tbs private rooms filled to the limit. The May: ood your medicine nas aone me, ana branch to hit familv.

I recom 11 A. M. Organ, "Grand Choeur" Ashmall Antbem, "To Deum Haricer mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to all women suffering from Oontralto 8oIo. Saviour of the World" the largest Mrs.

Woodcock reported capacity of the institution Is 165. for the treasurer asr.so ra name. Dudley Buck Mrs. H. O.

Dem. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE it Jikcs If TO HEAL THE3KDt II Norses sail it a healing wenoer 11 II far all slda sotmmm, chaflas, I II icaldlnf, rashes, itcMnf and II W. bedaeras. 25 yeare lueceiSi Ji Omm Trial rnra It. Last evening it was learned thai Committees appointed were as fol Poatluoe, "Maroh Steane 7:30 P.

M. Organ, "Vootums" Brewer Anthem, "Light Upon the Twilight Hour" Wo H11 hnvA in wnrk tnpothprM wish you to exercise your personal lows: Resolutions, Mesdames E. R. Heckman and T. M.

Bynoni press, Mesdames A. S. Mills and Stlneznan; courtesies, Mesdames D. D. Kauff United as a citizen body we cannot the demand for private rooms has been unusually heavy during the past four weeks.

In fact so heavy that rooms are now engaged in as far as three weeks in advance. Cuatanca female troubles, particularly to Danisa Mrs. Meta DaMoaard-MaT-UN, 2187 Kimball Chicago, I1L It is positively true that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has helped thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, Inflammation, ulceration, tumors, irregularities, periodio pains, backache, that bearing down feeling, indigestion, and prostration. influence over him.

This is not a personal matter, it is a city matter. A member should Join the Chamber only materially assist in the produc Trio, "Praia the Lord" Geibel Mr. Qoodieuow, Mr. Xsing and Mr. Weldner.

tion and marketing of foodstuffs but we can move ahead as a city in a way that will afford us complete satisfac man and Hershey; place of meeting, Mesdames McCord and Condo. The report of the supply secretary show Poetlude, "March in flat" West of Commerce because he believes In the work and not because you ask him to Join. If you can so present the Coal is now being transported in tion. We are now glad to be citizens of A law to prevent "dumping" after ed that the Altoona district had ex- For Sale motor cars direct to Paris from the mines. in Altoona by The Co Altoona and tfi assist In this workj.

proposition that it. will convert a citi- ponded 48 to; this, yofk ABd JM4 fj the wajp Is being draped in, Japan..

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