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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
STRANGE ADVENTURES
OF BILLY BUMPUS
THE PARADE
Nv Farmer Smith

Everything was quiet once more In Goat
Vile and every one breathed easier, for they
all thought there would be chance TO rest.
Little did they know what was in store for
them. Perhaps they had forgotten that
there was to be a parade in honor Of Billy
Bumpus's return from war. 1t was to be a
grand affair
But let us proceed to the morning Of the
parade.
1t seemed as though the sun knew that
something was going on, for 1t shone its
brightest and the whole world seemed glad
that there was 10 be some excitement again
in Goatville.
And Billy Bumpus
At the very moment Of which we are
speaking he is curled up In bed enjoying
his sweet rest. over him stands his good
wife softly signing to herself "Ah! my
hero"
Then Mrs. Bumpus suddenly remembers
that today is 10 be the parade in honor OF
her hero. and she softly touches Billy on
the forehead The sleeper yawns and slow
ly opens his eyes.
why did you wake me so early In the
morning. ,mother?" asked Billy, trying to
open both eyes at once
early? II is late my dear, and you are
to be the guest of honor at the parade to-
day. Hurry and get up" answered Mrs
Bumpus
"You say that I am to be the guest OF
honor? Is there going to be anything "a
eat?" Billy was awake enough TO realize
! that there must be something tremendous
| going on and that he was the center of IT,
u do not know about the eating part but
! YOU are my hero and ! want you 10 be there
| on time. You may have TO make speech
| What are you going TO talk about?' Mrs
| Bumpus became curious.
81 am going to talk about fifteen min,
utes," replied Billy.
NO no | mean, what are you goinE
| 10 talk on"
| Billy rose on his elbow. II am going &c
! talk on the platform. Why do you ask?"
| Il am interested i'm everything you do, and
| therefore / want TO know what is the sub
| iect Of your address" replied Mrs. Bumpus
| Then she added, But hurry and dress II
! your best Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes, fol
| you must look your best"
| Billy dressed hurriedly, but, try as sh,
could TO make him get 10 the grand stant
| on time, Mrs Bumpus could not get Billy OF
before 10 o'clock, and by that time every
body in Goatville was out Of doors waitinl
to see the parade
| How proud Mrs, Bumpus was
Mr.. and Mrs. Bumpus went down tn
main street Of the town arm in arm, Will
| on every side Billy was cheered 20 the echo
| At length they reached the grand stand
| where Billy was given the seat Of honor
! No sooner had he taken his seat than som
| one shouted, Three cheers for our hero %
Billy got up. A smile stole over his fac
| as he stood there before the throns
| "speech :" shouted some one. But befor
Billy could reply the parade started, and 1
the distance could be heard the sound O
the band. on came the marchers many @
them carrying huge banners on which wer
painted HAL 20 our Hero, Billy Bumpus
At length the throng pressed around Bill
| and shouted for a speech. AS Billy rosi
some one handed him note. He opened
hastily and read II, Then he turned pale.
II was what he had been expecting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
HECIIT-ROTII

A very pretty wedding took place at II
o'clock Wednesday morning at the Zion
Lutheran Church in Olney, when Miss VIII
hemina Alma Roth became the bride Of Mr..
Frederick Louis Fecht, Of this city. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. Fred
eric Whipp Friday
Tho bride was given in marriage by
her father and wore a gown OF bridal satin
and chantilly lace, trimmed with pearls.
She wore n tulle veil and carried shower
bouquet of sweet peas and lilies Of the
valley.
The bridesmaids were Miss Mildred
Augusta Bittner and Miss Anna Marie
Baeumnor Miss Bittner was attired In
a handsome Grecian gown Of blue gcorgette
crepe and flet de luxe lace and carried a
bouquet Of pink sweet peas Miss Baeum-
ncr also wore pretty gown Of Grecian
design which was Of pink satin and
georgette crepe, and she carried a bouquet
of pink sweet peas.
Mr. Frederick Edward Roth. brother Of
the bride, was best man, and Mr.. Howard
Alfred Kaier and Mr.. Harry Edward Tag
CART were the ushers.
A reception at the home Of the bride fol-
lowed the ceremony.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
OCTOGENARIAN IN COURT
OF LAW INSTEAD OF LOVE
Stock Broker Defendant in Breach of
Promise Suit Brought by His
Stenographer

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE second chap
ter in n broken romance Of John B. Man
ming. eighty-five-year-ol stock broker and
nrett,y Miss Honora May O'Bren, stenog-
rapher. better known as the Irish Rose
win be read before Judge Cropsey, in Su-
preme Court. at Long Island City
Instead Of the feeble octogenarian lead
inc his plnk-cheeked, bronzo-haired and
brown-eyed colleen to the altar he was
scheduled to appear today TO defend a
S.ooch NJ promise suit for $1,000, 900,
brought by the pretty stenographer when
domestic influence caused the aged Million
aire to end his suit for the hand Of his fair
tynists The hearing was postponed TO
Thursday on plea Of his counsel
Miss O'Brien, who is twenty-eight years
old, knew Manning in Ireland when she
was a girl. They met in business when
she came 10 this country, and tho aged
broker soon lost his heart Then his sons
and daughters ordered him to abandon his
suit, and he did so.
Trial of the suit is being fastened be-
cause Of the defendants feeble health
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Along the Reading

Last Tuesday afternoon tine closing
exercises of the primary department Of
Miss Marshall's School, Oak Lane, formed
a delightful prelude to the more formal
commencement functions. On Wednesday
evening the senior class gave very clever
play-"The Best-laid Plans OF Mice and
Men Gang Aft Agley"
Thursday was alumnae day and. follow
ing the usual luncheon, was the annual re-
cital of the pupils in the departments of
music and expression. The commencement
exercises were held Friday.
Finely written essays, each voicing a
patriotic note, were delivered and the adj
dress was made by the Rev. Floyd w
Tomkins, d. D.
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Weddings
CHADwICK-CRAIG

iADWlCk-CRAlG
\ wedding on the Main Line took place ut
Rosemont Saturday afternoon at : O'Clock,
when Miss Elizabeth England Craig. daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs George Francis Craig,
was married to Mr.. John Campbell chad.
wick, OF Omaha. Ncb. The ceremony. which
was performed by the Rev Andrew Mutch
assisted by tho Rcv. James Gordon GUltoy,
OF Bryn Mawr, took place very quietly at
Thornhrook. the home Of tho bride Tho
bride, who was given In marriage by her
father, wore gown Of white chiffon and
satin, trimmed with crystal beads and made
with long court train. She wore a tulls
veil, and carried shower bouquet Of white
fuchsiaS and lilies Of the valley.
Miss Lydia Craig was her sisters maid
or honor, and was gowucd In white chiffon
and taOrcta. with n lcghorn hat trimmed
with pink, and carried an arm bouquet Of
Anthcnan roses.
The bridesmaids wcrc Miss Ruth Goa,
daughter Of the president Of the Penusylva-
MIA Railroad, and Miss Louise Dryden. Of
Pittsburgh They wore white lace gowns
trimmed with pink, and pink hats They
carried arm bouquets Of Anthcnian roses
also.
Tho two little nicccs Of the bride, Miss
Marcy Craig and Miss Edith Warner, aCSod
as flower girls. They wore white lingerie
dresses and carried baskets of Sweetheart
roses.
Mr. Thomas r. Craig. "A brother Of the
bride, was best man and Mr. Alexander
Hayes, Mr. Alfred Maury, Mr.. Johr
Smaltz and Mr.. Gillngham Craig another
brother Of the bride. were the ushers
After a short wedding trip. Mr. and MIS-
| Chadwick will be at home In Brooklyn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

The Municipal Band plsys st carfou
Park, Fifty-eighth street and cirard att.
nue.. Free.
The PhiiAdeiphiA band plays on City
Hall Palza. Free.
City Business Club, outing, Lu Lu Cnun-
try Club Members.
Irish fund, circus, broad street and Orr.
gon avenue. Admission charge.
Meeting on prohibition during the wnr
and 'methods Of war relief Society for
Ethical Culture Ethical Culture House.
1924 Spruce street, s o'clock. FrsA
lie Bon Temps, dinner. Hotel Adeiphla.
$3.50 o'clock. Invitation.
Lecture, "a Trip Up the Nile" by Or. W..
NJ. Anderson, Columbia Photographic So
ciety. 2526 North Broad street. Free
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
RrRkETT-STEDENT

The marriage of Miss Marion Z. Stedem
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Laurence Stedem
of 1851 North Eleventh street, 10 Mr.. An
drew j. Burkett was solemnized on Satur-
day afternoon. at o'clock in St Malachy's
Church, Eleventh street above Master, with
the Rev Michael Munlcy officiating The
bride was given in marriage by her father.
and attended by her sister, Miss Adelaide
Stedem. Mr. Burtett had for best man
Mr.. Joseph Andrews, Chicago, H. Follow
ing the, service q reception was held at the
home of the brides parents The bride
groom and bride, upon their return from n
tour through the West will live in chicago
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Philadelphia Band on City Hall Plaza

The Philadelphia Band, under the leader
ship Of Silas Z. Hummel will play tonight
Suite, La Feria". "............... .I,acon,e
i. Los Feria. ?. serenade la Reja. !. isis's La
Zarula.
Collection OF National Airs............. .Lampe
Ballet "Danse des sylphes," from "Danna-
tion OF fnuHt' OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Berloz
Airs from Aida '...................... Verdi
Contralto solo, "Bocio' '....,.,...,... .Ardifi
Overture 'oberon' ....;...y...,; ,;...,. Weber
Selection, 'His Honor the Mayor" Edwards
'Marche Indlenne," from ''LAfricaineo
Meyerbeer
Tho soloists are: Contralto, Bertha Brink
er d'Albites; cornet, E. Koennicke from.
bone, Fred Schrader; xylophone. Raymond
Ellis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Roxborough

Mrs James Haughton, Of East James,
toWh Wh avenue entertained on Saturday eve-
ming at her home. Her guests Included
MISS Edna Hyde, Miss Miriam Iaech. Miss
irene Ewing, Miss Elizabeth SchoHeId, Miss
irene X Schoileld, Mrs George Sands. Mrs.
Charles Schoneld, Mrs. Joseph Sykes. Mrs.
lees lees M Schadel Mrs. Ralph Cope, Mrs
Eharles Morrison, Mrs. Harry Dyson, Mrs
Harry McGonigal, Mrs Frederick Car
baugh and Mrs. Daniel lentz
inc Pastors Aid Society and the Mems
CiuD or tho Evangelical Lutheran Church
OF tho Redcemer, Falls OF Schuylkul. will
mold their annual strawberry festival and
lawn party on Wednesday evening. June q
on the lawn Of the clubhouse Of the Young
Mems Association, on Queen lane.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

gagement of their daughter Miss GLADYS
N. Park TO Mr.. Walter Eakins, of this
MISS Mary Branagan, OF 537 West Eric
avenue gave linen shower on Wednesday
evening at her home In honor OF Miss Stella
v. Bradley daughter Of Mrs. Mary Brad.
icy; whose marriage TO Mr.. Joseph Quinn
VIII take place on June q. Among the
quests were Miss Mary Bradley. Miss Anna
bradley, Miss Nellie German, Miss Mildred
"a O'Loughlin, Miss Anna McGovern. Mrs
mary Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burlt
Mr Joseph Quinn, Mrs. w. German Mrs
NJ MoGovern, Mr.. Francis Branagan and
Mr.. Hamilton J. Brnnagan. Miss Rrnna.
gan also gave kitchen shower for Miss
Bradley last week.
Mr. and Mrs ]. CHno Roihv,cll of r,oy,n
announce the engagement Of their dauvter
MISS Edna Rothwell, to Mr.. Gustav A
kistenmacher, Of Tiogn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
TIE STORY Tnrs EAR

IUsh up IN tho mountains Of British Co
lumntI, beyond tho Great Divide. lives Thor,
klug OF triG2U"s. q monster moro than nlno
foot long. Comes Jim Iaugdon, hunter, nat
urt!st and writer, with his mountnluocr
friend and guide, Otto Bruce, seeking big game
and adventure.
Tho mon get a rllmusc Of tho grizzly from
af1r, through their glasses, and take up tho
chase. Thor lots LlngdoD got close 20 him.
Tho hunter nrg4 and wounds tho big ANNA l.
but he sets away, and the hate " man Is
born Va him,
NIuaiwa. " thrro-m months. old black bear cub,
who's" mother has been killed undor % rock,
wins his way into TIA" kings heart and is
adopted hy him. They travel together, ana
NueI,wu witnesses wonderful fight Co. tho
death between his protector and q biz hlar<
boar which has robbed tho Erizzly's cache OF
the remains OF caribou. This hght lS also
Witnessed by tho two hunters, who hnEor
around lts scene while Thor ana MusNWA
al . ma tTl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Observation-Disclosures

An interesting Juno wedding took place
last evening, ut o'clock, at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Frankel, Of 1855 North
Twenty-frst street, when their daughter
Miss Eva Franliel, was married 10 Mr..
Harry A. Mildenberg by the Rev. Ell
MAYER, Of the Rodeph Shalom Temple. Mr.
Frankel gave his daughter IN marriage
and she was attended by her sister, Miss
Anna FrankeL Mr.. Abraham l.. Milden-
berg was his brothers best man. A recep-
tion was held after the ceremony The
bridegroom and bride, upon their return
from an extended trip, will live at 2555
North Twenty-frst street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Berlin Flremen Buy Bonds

BERLIN, n. j., June li.-Patriotism in
this progressive locality is the keynote OF
discussions at all social and civic gather
ings Among several organizations work.
ing in harmony along this line the United
Fire Company, President Wagner presiding,
Fourth, voting 10. donate its contingent
fund 10 the Red Cross branch recently IN.
stltuted here An interchange of views re-
gulted Ia the treasurer bclng orderad =
purchase a $500 Liberty Bond on bsrW
Of me IRE company
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
vIvIANI IN SUFFRAGE PLEA
Minister of Justice Says Frenchmen
Should Give Women the Vote

PARIS. June I'M. Vivianl, the Min
tster OF Justice, speaking at meeting Of
tba French Womens Suffrage Union,
exnressed the opinion that 1t was the
dutv- OF the men Of the present generation
10 concede equal rights 10 women, and
above all the vote.
After telling Of the cordial reception ex-
tended 70 him by the wohen OF the United
states. which he said was also extended
~ me women OF France. he concluded by
rvhortihe French women not 70 let them
sc,vee become woaried. but 70 hold out 70
the end.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Along the Main Line

Mrs Smith, of Kentucky Is visiting Mrs.
Cyrus S. Radford at her home in Rosemont.
Mr.. and Mrs f. NJ. Mitchell of Rose
mont, left on Friday night to spend q week
in Boston.
Mrs. Frederick P. Ristine and her little
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ristine Of Wayne.
are visiting relatives in Montclair, y. ].
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

EVIDENTLY the seashore is to be
IL quite as popular this year as in years
gone by, for every day one hears of cot
tages being taken along the Jersey coast
The John T. Lewises will occupy their
cottage on Pacific avenue in Chelsea,
and Mrs. Ralph Derr will spend the
summer with them. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Goldman, of Price street Ger
mantown, have taken a cottage at
Longport, which they will occupy after
June 21. Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel
Knowles will go to Chelsea, as will Mr..
and Mrs. William Ellison, of Fifteenth
and Spruce streets.
NANCY wYNNE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Personals

Mrs. Fred H. Decker, of Bristol, Pa, an
nounces the engagement of her daughter,
Miss Helen Florentine Bell, to Mr.. oscar F.
Prieston, Of Davenport, Ia. Miss Bell is
me daughter Of the late Mr.. Frank F. Bell,
VINO was city treasurer of Philadelphia,
also head Of the banking firm Of Frank F..
Bell & Co.
Mrs. George Wharton Pepper, Jr., and
her infant son, George Wharton Pepper, 3D.,
are visiting Mrs. Peppers parents, Mr.. and
MRS W. Hayward Myers before leaving
tor Camp Niagara, where Mr. Pepper is
hrining.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Brush, Of Hortter
street Germantown, entertained a house
party at their cottage IN Ocean City, N j.,
over the weekend.
Miss Marjorie Thomas, of Pelham road,
wln give luncheon on Wednesday at her
nome in honor of Miss Eleanor Edmonds
ana her bridesmaids.
Mrs Antonio Pessamo, of Detroit, has
seen spending some time opening her cot
Ake In Cape May. She will take a trip
california during the next week, return
'ns 70 her cottage later in the summer.
The marriage of Miss Ruth Powell
Allendale Farm, Media, and Mr. J.
reynolds Pierpoint will take place on the
lawn OF the brides house on june
~, Miss Powell will be attended by
MISS Evelyn Vandergrift as maid OF
nonor and Mrs. Daniel Diss of Newark
matron Of honor. Her bridesmaids will
include Miss Ada Mcdaniel, Miss Martha
Hord' Miss Mary Chambers, Miss Margare
lang, OF Pittsburgh. and Miss Evelyn Nc
Ssrroll' OF Louisville, Ky. The small nieces
VI the bridegroom, Miss Muriel Pierpoin
ane Miss Katherine Plerpoint, will be flower
srs Mr.. Theodore Dillon will be bes
man, and the ushers will include Mr.. T
Pierpoint, Mr.. r. W. .Pierpoint, Mr.
ralph Powell, Mr.. George Hansen, Jr,, Mr.
william Harrity, Jr., and Mr. William
aowiu DR.. Charles c. Pierce, of st. Mat
news Episcopal Church, will officiate.
Mr and Mrs. Harvey Boyer, OF Penarth
1NIamore, with party Of friends, including
az. and Mrs Clayton Aldefer, Of Norris
spwn' motored TO Bedford Springs. and will
,eturn via Frederick. Va, Washington an'
MIA Foster Reeder, OF Springfield ave
e. Chestnut Hlli. has gone 70 her fArn
enatlea County. Nd', Tor fhe summer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
West Philadelphia

Mrs. j. Harry Stroud of 92O South Six
tieth street, announces the marriage OF her
daughter, Miss Mae +. Stroud to Mr. W.
Elwood Douglass on Saturday, June 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass will be at homo
at 3S4 North Fifty-third street after
J,,Ix I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

PART I--AFTERNoON. I TO O'CLOCK
l. Overture-"Tho Beautiful Galathea" suppe
2 "Reminiscences OF Verdi .......... .codfrey
~ The NH In the Forest '....,. Eilenbsrs
= us,y,,sn tlapsoog ''''''''''''.' ,0erran
(a) Merch-The Tigers Tail jbj Serenade
when Malindy Sings. (o) sketch---fhe
Watermelon Fete.
O. WaltE-"The Skater. .....,.,... waidteufuf
s. Songs OF Our Nation. '...,.........L Lamps
PART II-EVENGNd, s TO 10 O'CLOCK
/, Grand March from La Reino de Saba
Gounod
2. oyerturs-"Plymouth Hoe" ...,...... ,Anasii
3. Caucasian Sketches", ",...,......... fvanov
I. Cornet solo lunamatus' ',........ Roaaini
Sololst Sante Martorano
3 Fantasis-'Ln Fete Araniuel, pemersman
I Grand scenes from ~ PaEaeei" .Leoneavallo
q. Melodies from THE SINGING Giri'. Herbert
"Star Spanged Banner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
North Philadelphia

The marriage or MISS Bernlce Bloch,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Bloch, Of
SS39 North Seventeenth street, to Mr. Nor
timer L. We'll. Of Hartsvile, Ala, will take
Mace on wednesday, June 20, at noon, at
tha Rittenhouse Hotel, and viii be fol-
Io,yad nv a breakfast Attending the bride
viii be Mrs, Samuel Marcus, matron OF
honor and Miss Fannie Dorothy Herzseld
of birmingham, Ala, flower girl Mr. Ed
ward We'll of Helena, Ark, will be his
hrothers best man. The at-home cards are
for after July 20, at HartsVille' Ala
Miss Elizabeth Murphy, Of 1919 oxford
a..aot has issued invitations for the mar
riaga of her niece, Miss Gertrude NJ. Muir
INV 10 Mr.. Edward ]. Grubb, on Thurs
5av morning, June 21, at 9:lb o'clock IN
49, cburch of the Gesu, Eighteenth and
s.9,oS enH streets, The bride will be attended
Sv her cousin, Miss Bernadine Murphy. and
,be bridegroom by his brother Mr.. william
]. Grubb.
The Women's Home Missionary Society
-, the Tioga Methodist Episcopal Church'
Tighteenth and Tioga streets, will close the
Hneson,a meetings with park picnic TO-
Toorrow at strawberry Mansion
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Strouse' OF lSO2
Dismond street, have issued invitations Ior
tbe marriage of their daughter, MISS nj MIi'ilas "a
gWna at
,alI' WI on Sunday, June "a, at noon, at
.SoIr Me%I sumner home, PIT South Vermont
avenue, Atlantic City
rbs Misses Dryfoos. Of 1898 West Allie
gbeny avenue, are entertaining Mrs sylvan
| s. Levy, of New YORK
Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Curry have re-
.,,rnad from their wedding journey and are
AZ @ home at 6SS North Forty-foqrthn n,Ss'i5 street
The bride was Miss Frances j. MeNeio.
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Robert s Alexai'uer
NcNeili, OF s514 North Marvine street
Mr. and Mrs Richard T, Mesorley are
-.ceiving congratulations upon the nirth OF
: son IN June 2. Mrs. McSorley WIN % 70
a,ss',hsred soh as Miss Rita v. coagrove
~. and Mrs william ftIA -.
North sixteenth street. ann'e''' ''' ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

The final meeting Of the Gamma Chapter
Of the Phi Delta Psi Sorority was held on
saturday at the home Of the president, Miss
Marion Wilson, 4O6l Aspen street. The cleo
tion of officers took place also. linen
shower was given for Mrs. Samuel Frame
a member who was recently married.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Germantown

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. McCown, who have
been spending the winter in New York have
returned TO their home on Emleu street, in
Germantown. Miss Mary Louise McCown,
who has been attending the Bennett School,
will return home today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

The Ivy Grafton will be delivered at the
Germantown Academy tomorrow morning at
$3.50 o'clock, by Mr.. Archibald DinsmOre
Commencement exercises will take place at
10 o'clock, when the speaker will be Pro-
fessor Jesse H. Holmes, of Swarthmore
College. Colonel Sheldon Potter, presi-
dent of the board of directors, will present
the diplomas to the graduating class. Glass
day exercises will take place the same
evening, as usual, at the Germantown Young
Mems Christian Association.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

Mrs. George Wharton Pepper, Jr., and
her infant son, George Wharton Pepper, 3D.,
are visiting Mrs. Peppers parents, Mr.. and
MRS W. Hayward Myers, before leaving
Ior Camp Niagara, where Mr.. Pepper is
tarining.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brush, of Hortter
street, Germantown, entertained a house
party at their cottage IN Ocean City. N, j.,
over the weekend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

NNHE Wayne Branch of the American
1 Red Cross is planning big patriotic
Rally" to be held in the Wayne Presby.
terian Church, on Lancaster avenue,
Wayne, tomorrow evening. Mr.. Hampton
L Carson will make a patriotic address,
and the "Euterpians" Singing society Of
Wayne) will sing. Much enthusiasm is
shown from Radnor to Devon in this
branch Of the Red Cross. Mrs. i. ].
Palmer of st. Davids, is chairman of the
publicity committee; other members are
Mr.. Brandenstein and Mrs. w. A. Nichols.
Mrs. Charles Custis Harrison is chairman
Of the speakers committee. The commit
tee on decorations includes Mrs. w. H.
Stone, chairman; Mrs. T. T. Watson, Mrs
Charles S. Walton, Mrs. C. Howard Clark
Jr., Mrs. Horace Binney Hare and Mr.. H
Albert Nichols. The committee on music
includes Miss Grace c. Roberts, chairman
Mrs. Frederick B. Embick, Mrs. William
V. Alexander and Miss Helen Johnson
while the committee on ushers has Mrs
Matthew Randall for chairman, Mrs. Rob
ert S. Brodhead, Mrs. Robert G. Wilson
and Mrs. F. ]. Jiggins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

Mrs. Ralph Barr, Of the Belmar Apart
ments, returned last week from Lancaster,
where she had been visiting friends for
several days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Fairmount Park Band Concert

The Fairmount Park Band, under the
leadership Of Richard Schmidt. plays this
afternoon and tonight at Georges Hill
The program follows: