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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16, ISI6. 1 LAWRENCE DAILY JOURNAIWORLD PAGE-FIVE 1 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO IRSETY Society Interesting Items From Lawrence Daily Journal, Feb. 15, 1891 TONIGHT ONLY Store From Your The Servant Problem who eyer heard of it in the home where the housewife knows Shredded Wheat? In five minutes you can prepare a wholesome, satisfying meal with Shredded Wheat Biscuit without kitchen worry or work. For breakfast heat the Biscuit in the oven to restore crispness and serve with hot milk. For lunch serve with sliced bananas or other fruits.

Made at Niagara Falls, N. Y. The Foreign Mission society of the Lutheran church held a meeting last night. A large crowd attended and a good program was given. The following took part Rosa Frederiekson, Fannie Devlin, Earnest Trainer, Carrie Trainer, Josie Lohman, Dora Frederiekson and Mav Ulrichson.

SILK UNDERWEAR Stop for just a minute or two in front of our North Window and see the prettiest line of Silk Underwear ever shown in Lawrence. Corset Covers, Teddv Bears, Skirts and Clowns in white and flesh. Prices from $1.50 to $7.50. Promise To Propose Truly it is a Era," for women are taking things into their own hands in a "fearful and wonderful" fashion now-a-days. Many a social change has begun in jest.

Thus it may be that the old time frayed joke about women proposing during Leap Year, may become so much of a custom that it will not be looked on as a whimsicality. Brooklyn has a debutante's club of twenty of the society girls of the city, who come from the old and aristocratic families, who have formed a "woman proposing" Charlie Chaplin In "A Woman'' A new 2-reel Comedy Also HOUSE PETERS In "A WINGED IDOL" In 5 Reels Produced by Thos. H. Ince It is probable that at the next meeting of the council the matter of the gas franchise will be talked of, although nothing definite will be decided upon. club.

Their first pledge is to promise SILK BLOUSES This department is becoming very popular with all the women of Lawrence. They know they always find something new in the very latest models. Twice a week we receive a shipment of new styles. Just now we are displaying a lot of ten dozen Silk. Blouses in Tub Silks and Crepe de Chines that are well worth $3iS under today's prices.

These are special values 2 93 i A "mum" social will be given to the people of the Congregational church of the north side at the rcsi- dence of J. D. Fincher this evening. A fine of five cents for every attempt to talk will be levied and of course collected, so look out. A big time is to ask some man to marry them before the year is out.

It's not to be a "jest" proposal, but a really-honest-to-goodness" one and the girls are de- cidedly serious about. The idea is that these twenty pretty society buds will defy a tradition that has hampered women since the beginning of time. The year is still new, and there is no telling what December may have to show, as the year's work in the mar expected. Tomorrow: Clara Kimball Young. riage line, Informal Dinner Mr.

and Mrs. A. T. Hatfield enter-' Messrs Field and Hargis went to tained with an informal dinner at her Kansas Clt' thls morning on busi- home, 926 New Hampshire street in 11CSS- honor of Mr. Vera Cook of Junction TT Citv and Mr.

John Hitchcock of Bald-! n- Spencer returned to Plcasan- NEW SPRING SILKS Did you ever come to this store that you did not see Mrs. Read busy showing Silks? She's very enthusiastic just now over the wonderful collection of new weaves and colorings she is showing, when it is almost iniossible to buy a yard from the manufacturers, owing to the shortage of dyes. Come in, never mind if you are not ready to buy, and see the new Taffetas, Crepe de Chines, Cros de Londres, Pussy Willows, Failles, Poplins, Foulards and many other weaves. ton yesterday alter two montns visu win. Party Misses Abbie Morton and Myrtle Russell very pleasantly entertained a few of their friends at the Morton with his family here in Lawrence.

Pledge The members of the Phi Beta frnfpvnitv nnnnnncp tlin nWlo-o Mrs. Eldridge left this afternoon for Bear City, Arkansas. Pi of i i rrea fcennitzier, iresnman college from Wichita. i home, Saturday evening, February 12. Those present were Misses Lillian Smith, Clara Saile, Ruth Kennedy, Pearl Morton, Myrtle, Abbie Morton, Messrs.

Edward Smith, Al- bert Pardee, Leslie Sample, Joseph Saile, Glenn Pardee, Emil Saile. The evening was spent with music and playing games. Later dainty refresh-! ments were served. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing such Our Inaugural Address Friends and Customers, "Spring Has Come" in all our Departments. It is our purpose to open the Season in a manner so emphatic that the Value Giving Powers of this Store will be impressed on the minds of all.

NEW SPRING SUITS Mrs. Carl is just waiting to try some of the new models in -Silk and Wool Suits on you. Slie says they never were as stylish and practical as they are this season. And here is a little tip, buy now while we own them at the old price. All re-orders will cost three to six dollars more.

The new Skirts and Sport Coats are ready to be tried on and admired by you. Come in and see what the styles for spring are cuing to be. Informal Evening Miss Ailene Wilson will entertain the members of the Mu Phi Epsilon and their house mother Mrs. Olin Bell, at her home tonight, 101(5 Tennessee street. The evening will be spent in playing whist at six tables and later dainty refreshments will be served.

University Items Prof. Hopkins conducts chapel exercises this week. A merry crowd of students walked out to Joe Savage's farm yesterday afternoon. President Elliott of Harvard University will deliver a lecture here March 3. He will stop off on his way east from Denver.

Miss Gussie Price visited the University this morning. Henry C. Sperr of Topeka entered the collegiate department this morning. (good times came more often. i Birthday Party The little members of Mrs.

Brash's Kindergaten class enioved a birth SPORT COATINGS We are showing several new weaves in block checks, Zaza cloth in white grounds with black strip's and plaids. day party this morning given by Mrs. A. T. Edie in honor of her son John's i fifty birthday.

The party was lild in the kindergarten rooms at 1045 Peb. 16, 1891 Kentucky street. The Choral Union Concert The concert which will be given by the Lawrence Choral Union in Robinson gymnasium tomorrow night will be one of the leading musical events of the year in Lawrence. Three local artists whom the public is especially anxious to hear will appear on the program. Mrs.

Herman Olcott will make her first appearance in Lawrence. Mrs. Olcott is a valuable acquisition to the musical talent of the town. Prof es-sor Carl Prever will be another solo- We announce a remarkable presentation of the most authentic styles and notable values in Suits, Dresses, Coats, Skirts, Blouses and Middies. These are especially selected by our Mr.

Bullene who is now and has been in the New York market a month. We pride ourselves on being able to show our Lawrence friends and neighbors styles, values and assortment second to none in any market. Thimble Party The ladies of the February Calendar of the Congregational church will entertain with a thimble party in the church parlors Thursday afternoon at PARTY DRESS SILKS We have had a many calls for inexpensive Silks for dresses. While on the market we found a handsome inches wide in evening shades that we know you will want. Price a vard great party fabric 59 All those intending to sing in the Holy City must be at rehearsal next Thursday evening at North College.

As the chorus has outgrown the number of books available, if those who cannot come will kindly send their books to Prof. Penny, it will save the i 3 clock. There will also be a- business meeting. All ladies of the church are invited to be present: 9 ist on the program. It will be nis rnw nf fnr ihcni first appearance since returning from his leave of absence, and the Ir A TMpL-- nf Kanwaka.

died music lovers of the town will be glad i i i i av NEW CORSETS Before you have your spring suit or gown made you will want a new model Corset. With, the W. and Gossard and ancxeit litter wo will "have no trouble in fitting vou. Prices from $1.00 to 12.50. at 2 o'clock this morning.

Funeral tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the home. Abe Levy spent yesterday in Baldwin on business. At the Presbyterian Church Dr. Floyd Poe of Independence arrived in Lawrence this morning and will preach at a special service at the First Presbyterian church at 7:30 tonight. Members and friends of the church and congregation are invited'' lo near ins iaiuji aam.

nui. B. Downing as a soloist has always pleased Lawrence audiences. He will cing tomorrow evening. The work of the soloists with that Lamar left last visit at home in Poe.

and urged to M. J. and C. H. night for a week 's McPherson, Kansas.

"of the ehonis under Professor Arthur Nevin's direction will make the concert a notable occasion. IN OUR SILK DEPARTMENT We are Stocked With Silks as Never Before. Black Taffetas, unmatchable values, yard wide, at $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. We guarantee -these to give satisfactory wear to the purchaser. The following Black Taffetas are doubly guaranteed: Skinners Pure Taffeta, Money Back Black Taffeta, Belding Brothers Paridye Taffetas.

We have yard wide colored Taffetas, evening and street shades, from $1.25 to $2.25 a yard. Complete line of shades in Georgette Crepes, Crepe de Chines, Silk and Wool Poplins. WHILE IN THE STORE Ask to see the new lines of Boudoir Caps, Trimming Buttons, Laces, Embroideries, Silk Hosiery, White Goods, Neckwear and Veilings. A queer accident happened to Bert Rankin, a student at the university yesterday at 4 p. m.

Rankin was working in the chemistry building by the side of a young man who was making a fluid extract. The extract For Mary Antin Professor and Mrs. W. H. Twenho-fel will entertain Mary Antin while she is in Lawrence at their home, Ifrw Mississippi street.

A dinner will be given in her honor tomorrow evening. Recital at the Unitarian Church Miss Longanecker will present her pupils in a Pianoforte Recital on Friday evening, February 18, at 7:30 o'clock at the Unitarian church. Mrs. Homer Talbot will sing and the pupils who will take part in the program are Helen Gragg, Virginia Hutson, Marion Margaret Kelsey, Helen Walton, Margaret Phillips, Esther Johnson, Loren Hobbs, Janet Simons, Bernice Graeber, Mildred Reinisch, Anna Dorothy Lester, Margaret Graeber, Marie Davis, Maude Gordon, Savilla Millis, Margaret O'Donnell, caught fire. The young man in at- Weaver Covers will be laid for Mary Antin, 'tempting to blow out the flames, blew Professor and Mrs.

E. Haworth, Pro- the fire into sonie benzine with which fessor and Mrs. Wilcox, and Profes sor and Mrs. Twcnhofel. "The Store Where Everybody Likes to Trade" Rankin was experimenting.

The burning benzine was blown onto Rankin's clothes, but on account of an apron which he was wearing, his clothes were not injured and the young men around him soon had the blaze extinguished. Rankin sustain DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT Notwithstanding the universal rise in cost of Woolens, our prices are as low as last season. Mrs. Lillian Mitchner To Speak Mrs. Lillian Mitchner, the State President of the W.

C. U. will speak at the Lutheran church Sunday night and at the Unitarian church on Monday afternoon. Mary Pickford Tonight In "Poor Little Peppina" at Dorothy Clarke, Mildred Seaman, Annie Mitchell, and Paul Pennington, Francis Teeter, John Akers, Carl Brown, John Millis. Harold McKeever, Cecil Hale, Keith Schwinley.

the ed no bodilv harm from the accident. shows. Bowersock. Two complete Adults Children 10c. 1 DENTIST Pcopi.cs St at Bank Bloo.

LAWRENCE. KANSAS BELL. 571 and Professor Skilton has been selected by the President to present the outline of the work to be required for the certificate of Associate. Ernest II. Balco, waster of, Lawrence Lodge No.

6, A. F. A. is in Topeka attending the sessions of the Grand Lodge of Masons. Mrs.

J. Swindle went to Kansas City this morning to spend the day. Symposia Club. The Symposia club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. R.

H. Stewart, 117 E. 11th street. Quotations will be from native poets. The high school senior girls glee To Give Recital Professor C.

S. Skillon left last club, Varsity theater, Feb. 22. Matinee at 2:30, evening 8:15. Special msht for Evanston.

111., where he recital at North- numbers by Miss Raymond, Mrs. II. will give an organ Vf oU iv. rmuer ana Vinson. western University tend the convention in Chicago of the fHigh school orchestra will play.

The HuKanKlub. Mrs. Alice Carpenter entertained the members of the Hu Kan Klub last night at her home, 83.5 Xew Hampshire street. A farce, "The Perfect Husband," given by two of the members, was greatly enjoyed. The club meets in two weeks at the home of Piano hrst halt ot the program will be musical, last half stunts including fancy dancing.

Tickets 2-c at Varsity theater and McColloeh's drug store. Association of Presidents and Past Presidents of all State Music Teachers' Associations. Twenty-five states are represented in this convention iiyers Miss Crystal Wagner. Attention I Who aid Books Store The Gift Imperial Auction Club The members of the Imperial Auction Club will be entertained this afternoon by Mrs. Jack Lawrence at her home, 546 Tennessee street.

The guests of the club will be Mrs. C. Me-Keen, Mrs. John Power, Mrs. Ridley Pierson, of Marion, Kansas and Miss Martha Biklen of Iowa, who is the guest of Mrs.

"Will 250 VOLUMES Jiegular 3oc and 50c values now for a special price of 23c Each. See Display in South "Window Store Wo say again this is your last week in which to buy a piano at the greatest money saving prices ever offered in Lawrence. f27. Merriman .0 Huntington Hell Brothers $r0 Bell Brothers $190 Universal Player $265 Deterling Player $345 Werner Player $295 Krell Auto (irand $375 AND SCORES OF OTHERS Wolfs Book 919 Mass. St.

Music Club The members fthe Music Club will be entertained this afternoon by Mrs. E. M. Hopkins at her home, 1201 Tennessee street. OF QUALITY When you think of gifts for any occasion, you quite naturally think of a jewelry store as the place to get them.

We want you to think of our store. We want you to come in and give us the opportunity of showing you what a fine line of silverware, cut glass and novelties we carry for gifts. If you are not in the habit of visiting our store regularly, we are sure you will be very agreeably surprised at the large assortment we carry. As to price there is only one price in this store and that is the lowest at which high quality merchandise can be sold and still make a living. Miss Geneve Lichenwalter returned to Kansas City this morning after a visit with friends here and seeing Forbes-Robertson in Hamlet, last niaht.

How can you resist your children's craving for music? Think of the lasting pleasure a Piano or Player Piano will give. We'll Arrange Terms to Suit You. Come in or Phone for Evening Appointments. Third Pop Concert Lawrence Choral Union THURSDAY NIGHT, FEB. 17 Robinson Gymnasium, 8:15 Admission 25c Attended "Hamlet" Performance Miss Charlotte Leavitt, of Washburn college, accompanied by twenty young women went to Lawrence ytserday to see Forbes-Robertson in "Hamlet" last night.

Among the girls in the crowd were Miss Ruth Kaster, Miss Margaret Kicne, Miss Katherine Harrison, Miss Helen Welty, Miss Frances Perry and Miss Helen Neese. Topeka Capital. Bell BroSoMusicCo Mrs. Herman Olcott. G.

W. HAMILTON, Mgr. Contralto Pianist -Baritone Prof. Carl Preyer- Dr. and Mrs.

C. J. Simmons- left Prof. W. B.

Downing- nignt tor a six weets trip in Florida..