THE PEE: OMAHA. SUNDAY. APRIL 2. 19:
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Baptists Lead
J s
I Inn rh l.rmilh
in Banner Year
(Jain of 761,7-7 Put Di'iioiiii
iiaiiiui Ahead in 1921, Ac
cording t (lliurtli In
crease Crnus.
A rar of li (Mint (or itgnizfil
himliM wi I ''.'I. icrordiliK Id
fomld rrn.u of religion in lite
t'niii Suu, tomiilrcl by Dr. li
k. t rfv'l, (,tt liniiulrr tu t(rlliil
hi work. "!'( Brand total of nimi
berthip it 4S.$2i,An, he ute.
A topv of tii rrport mi nibinii.
ted lo Th Hfe by Kev. C. C. Cii
ell of Meihid'nt EpUcoal head
qtljrtrrt "Thf iliu.troui ebb of 1VW it
' well pi." according lo Carroll.
Rajni.tt Ui in the increic with
tot4l of 7.727, a aRaint (.7.17
reported in W.'O. The Mrthodtkt
group crew to the remarkable rx
tent of .ViO.tXKI. nearly a third of tlii.
credited however to the Colored
Methodit F.pucopiil church. The
M. K. church proxer h an incrr.ie
of 1IK.(W. anl the M. K. church.
South. ?J,I0.
Sjlvat'cn Army Growi.
Prubylrrun roup advanced by
t2Mt and, Lutheran IS.ijOO. The
a'o'Army has a large increase.
4 n- ,,( th Honi.ui Ciiiliolii-
utual. In it was U7.57V; this
year it is under 50,000. the .mallcst
ligure reported in many year. The
Polish National church, an olTihoot
of the Roman Catholic, reports a net
gain of .'6.000.
The Kaktern Orthodox group
shows gains in the Armenian Apos
tolic, the Russian Orthodox and the
Hellenic churches. The Rus:an re
vision covers several years.
The Disciple of Christ registered
tit advance of nearly 24.(MH).
The Latter Day Saints. Utah
branch, gained 45,000, and the Re
organized branch 2,4.
The Friends suffer a net loss of
1,903, and the Christian church' of
7.J06.
The Pentecostal group of Holiness
churches show a net gain of upwards
of 15.000 members. That of the
Apostolic Holiness branch covers
several years.
The increase of the Protestant
Episcopal church is 5,768, which is
rather under its usual gain.
The United Brethren in Christ
makes an advance of 13,245 and the
Kvangclical association and United
livangelical church of 4,617.
Many Mormon Ministers.
The number of ministers reported
in connection .with the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
Mornian, 4,718, is abnormally large,
averaging: more than four to each
church.
The Thcosophical society docs not
appear this year in the list of re
ligions. It has upward of 54,000
members under the leadership of
Madame Kathenne iingley, Point
church submitted a
statement of 103,421 membership,
without mentioning its . increase.
This group has 406 churches.
The grand total is now 43,523,206".
In 1911 it was 36,095,685. There
has accordingly been a net gain in
the 10 years of 7,427,521, which is
at the rate of 742,752 a year, or
somewhat more than 2 per cent.
This is a low rate, but the period
covers the years of the great war.
The total of ministers, 191,414,
shows an increase of 1,791, absorbed
largely by the Roman Catholic
(hurch, 316; the Dunkard Brethren,
214; the Lutheran group, 350; the
Methodist group, 529; the Pente
costal churches, 220; the Salvation
Army, 810, and the Utah Latter Day
Saints 69.
The aggregate of churches, 230,
572, shows a small increase, 88, in
place of a decrease in the previous
year of 1,030. The Methodist group
loses 268, the Lutheran, 132; the
Presbyterian, 26; the United Breth
ren, 39; the Protestant Episcopal
church, 38, and so on. The Advent
ists lose 73 and the Disciples of
Christ, 132. The chief gains are of
the Roman Catholic church, 122, and
the Pentecostal bodies, 371.
Uni School if Oratory
Plans Extensive Program
The school of oratory of the Uni
versity of Omafla, under direction of
Dr. V. Gilbert James, dean of the
college, announces an extensive pro-
pram tor the closing months of the
chool year. "When a teller Needs
h I'rtend, recently chosen by the
flayers club, will be staged in April.
Students in dramatic art will take,
an active part in recital work and
gala day exercises.
Miss Pearl Pearson and Leslie
Van Ostraud have been chosen as
leads in the senior play. Others
who will take part include Kenneth
Baker, Marjorie Current, Merrill
Russell, Marie Pellegrin, Edith Mun
son, Robert Jenkins, Carl Poppino
and Lillian Baker.
Courses in public speaking, dra
matic art and individual instruction
are given as the oratory department
features. The school of oratory has
been established for three years, but
under Dr, James' direction more ex
tensive plans will be made, j
Omaha "Perfect Backs"
Will Be Shown in -Movies
The Omaha angle of the national
$1,500 "perfect back" contest staged
by the Omaha Osteopath association
will be shown in Pathe News reel at
these Omaha theaters: Strand, four
days beginning Sunday; Orpheum,
seven days beginning Sunday; Muse,
two days beginning April 14; Al
hambra, April 15; Palm, April 16;
Rex, April 19; Gem, April 26; at the
Strand in Council Bluffs for three
days beginning April 6, and at the
Lyric in Lincoln three days begin
ning April JO.
The reel shows examinations by
maha osteopaths of contestants in
he perfect back contest and
shows little Eisie Reed, 6, of Have
lock, Neb., natural-born contortion
ist, untangle herself before the b,oard
ti.E examiners.
Howell Talks on Radio.
R. B. Howell spoke on radio ac
tivities at Burwell Friday after
noon. Ord. Friday night; Scotia yes
terday, and Wolbach last evening.
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. The Cheney
"Ari.tocrat of rhmotfrpf."
Sold Exclusively in Our Victrola Dept.
tlKil Ft
New Optical Department
Now Open to the Public
Kyea examined ami glasses completed In our own
store with the usual Burgess-Nash service.
Our scientifically arranged examination rooms are
equipped with the latest refracting Instrument Jn
charge of a registered refractionist.
Everything that Is serviceaEle as well as new and
correct in lorgnets. oxfords, shopping oxfords, and
opera glasses. Finest design and best quality material
and workmanship.
Burt-Nuk Mauaatao Floor
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Nash Cd
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New Rugs for Spring
Many New Patterns at Attractive Prices
The rug situation is improving; almost every
day brings new shipments. What glad news just
when the need of new rugs is most urgent. Finest
Wiltons, exact copies of the Oriental patterns in such
standard makes as Whittal, Bigelow, Hartford and
Karagheusian are here in wonderful assortments. While
we' cannot match some of the various patterns in all
sizes, our range of size is large and a most satisfactory
selection is assured. The finest quality Worsted Wiltons
with genuine linen fringe finish, standard 9x12 sizes.
Priced $105 to $120
Buri-Nh Sixth Floor
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New Jewelry Novelties
Bar Pins Attractively designed pins set with a good
quality rhinestone. Wonderful values at 50c.
Beauty Pins Gold-filled pins, set of two, 25c and 50c.
Lingerie Clasps Sterling silver clasps in several dain
tily carved designs. Priced at 50c, 75c and $1.00.
Ruby Necklace Novelty necklace of beautiful color
ing. Finished with bead tassels of self color. Spe
cial, $1.00.
Magic Swivel Pencil Fitted with sautoir ribbon for
convenience in carrying. A pencil that is useful.
50c.
Burgesa-Naah Main Floor
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Woolens for Spring Wear
At Prices to Interest the Economical
Poiret Twills
Sand and navy blue in
a fine all-wool twill that
is ideal for tailored suits
and capes. 54-inch width.
Yard, $4.50.
New Tweeds
In the rough Scotch
mixtuers that are favored
for street' and outing ap
parel. An appreciable
value. 54-inch.
Yard, $2.25.
New Coatings
Cameline and Chantilly
in velvety finish of navy,
Pekin, sand, African, and
Reseda. In 55-inch width.
Yard, $7.95.
Navy Blue Serge
Fine all-wool French
serges of a correct weight
for frocks and capes and
spring suits. In 54-inch
width.
Yard, $1.95.
French Wool Crepe
An imported crepe that is soft and clinging.
In shades of tan, gray, delf blue, brown, navy,
arid black. This fine wool material is especially
adapted to spring frocks. Of 40-inch width.
Yard, $2.25.
Burg esi-Nah Second Floor
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Monday in Our Art Section
900 Stamped Pieces
Lunch Cloths, Scarfs, Centers and Buffet Sets
All are stamped on best quality unbleached mus
lin, india head and repp; every piece a serviceable
article for the home; each piece offered at much less
than former pricing.
36-inch lunch cloths of
durable materials, all
stamped for embroidery
in numerous designs
daisy, applique, butter
fly, basket, French knots,
also outline work, 95c.
36-inch lunch cloths,
napkins to match, 95c.
Centers and scarfs to
match, each, 65c.
Scarfs, centers, pillows
stamped on good quality
indian head, each, 65c.
"EVERYBODY STORE'
I Coats : Wraps : Capes
Complete the Spring Wardrobe
Tea Room
Special Luncheon Paily. 65
Served 11:30 to 3:30
,( Nfc-'a floor
There are luxurious wrap around
wraps, itratghtline capes whose hem
line Is characterized by width and
narrow-skirted coats topped with the
military shoulder cape. Modes that
are a bit extreme are subtly modified
to meet the exacting tastes of our
patrons. Charmingly fashioned of
Gerona
Pandova
Marietta
in
Black Mohawk
Brown
iXavu
J an
Ours is a selection that will add
zest to the delightful task oi selecting
your spring wrap.
Priced
$65oo $795o
$
and
125
00
BurM-Nh Coat Shop Third Floor
New Taffeta Frocks
For Girls and Small Women
At25
Our aim is to give expression to
girli.h simplicity in a degree so
much desired and so seldom found.
A ,way of crispy tucks and coy
collars, a way gay with color, ex
quisite fabrics. A way which
every frock in this bright section
gracefully follows, whether it be of
taffeta or soft crepe.
And underlying all their loveli
ness is a practical foundation of
serviceability. Sizes 13 to 17.
Moderately priced at $25.00.
Tweeds for the Younger Set
Vary Their Fashions in Winsome Ways
Jaunty little box models accompanied by straightiine skirt
with two novel pockets offer a delightful choice in soft shades of
grey, blue, rose, orchid, oxblood and tan. Priced at $24.50.
BurfUf-Nosh Junior Shop Third Floor
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The Newest Spring Silks
Are Novel and New and Lovely of Hue
Featuring the Sport Silks
Since the vogue for sports apparel has spread so alarmingly,
the silks have complied rather than lose favor. Among
those receiving the most attention are Silk Pearl, in plain
white, tan and gray; Moire Faille in navy, black, and sand;
Paisley Bordered Satin Crepe and Crepe Iona in all the newer
shades. May Queen is developed in plain white and in black
.and white combination. AH are of 40-inch width. Priced
moderately at $4.95 to $6.50 yard.
2,000 Yards New Silks, $1.95 Yd.
A wide range of attractive patterns in both new and standard
colors. Included are Plain and Changeable Taffetas, Printed
Foulards, Satin Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine, Georgette Crepe,
and Crepe Chiffonin 36 to 40-inch widths.
New Shirtings
Broadcloth shirtings in plain
colors and neat hairline or cluster
stripes, 33-inch width in service
able qualiyt. Priced, a yard, at
$2.25-$2.50
New Radium Silks
Of a wondrous sheen in shades
of jade, old rose, sand, Pekin
blue, peach, orchid, flesh, navy,
brown, black and white. 40-in.
Yard, $2.25
Marinette Crepe
A soft, clinging fabric so delight
fully new that it sponsors success for
every garment it fashions. 40-inch
width material in 20 different shades.
Priced moderately at ,
Yard, $2.95
Bur(es-Nah Second Floor
I 1 l(T A vfTihv BurgeM-Nath Second Flcor
Cotton Dress Fabrics
Foretell the Charm oj this Season's Mode
Never have assortments been lovelier. Sheer rainbow tinted
Swisses and tissues in which one visions frocks of flower-like
daintiness, ginghams quaint and new ; printed voiles and dress
linen, gay with color, vie with one another for popularity,
while novel weaves in ratine and imported crepes inspire
the smartest of sport frocks. All at prices the lowest we have
known in years.
Bur(M-Nh Second Floor
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Exceptional Values in Linens
Irish and Scotch Linens the Finest of All Linens
Madeira Napkins
' Luncheon napkins of
finest quality Irish lin
en, with hand scallop
ed edge and hand em
broidered design in cor
ner. Dozen, $8.50
Breakfast Cloths
These are made of
excellent quality dam
ask with hemstitched
edge and attractive cir
cular designs. Size,
54x54 inches.
Each, $2.95
Linen Cloths
About 75 fine damask
cloths that have become
slightly soiled and mussed
from display are reduced for
quick clearance. These are
from the world's best linen
manufacturers and represent
the finest quality obtainable;
2, 2 and 3-yard cloths are
priced to size and quality
$4-85 to $1Q.00
Dreiser Scarfs
Size 18x45 inches,
of fine round thread
linen with hemstitched
or scalloped e d g e
may be hand embroid
ered. Each, $2.00
Linea Napkins
Damask luncheon
napkins of an excellent
quality linen in several
attractive designs and
neatly hemstitched, at
Dozen, $6.95
. Special Values for Monday
Linen Toweling
This is a very absorb
ing quality and a very
good weave. With red
border. Priced for Mon
day at
Yard, 35c
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Table Linen
Heavy weight Scotch
linen damask of fine
quality in several attrac
tive designs. 70 inches
wide. Priced at
Yard, $1.85
Burge-Nuh Second Floor
Huck Towels
Of unusually fine qual
ity Irish linen, with neat
hemstitched ends. Per
fectly plain or with da
mask borders. Large size.
Each, $1.00
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'Special Offering
Coaster Wagons
One of the best lines of boys'
wagons on the market. Made
of select hardwood with high
varnish finish in 32 and 34-inch
box . length. Firmly braced.
Rubber tired, disc wheels and
heavy iron hub with steel tire.
At the very special pricing of
$7-75 $g.75 $9.75
' BurfeM-Nash Fourth Floor
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Books for Gifts
The Gift Supreme for Easter
While you are still undecided about
what to select as an Easter gift, we
invite you to our Book Shop. Prayer
books, hymnals and bibles are our
suggestions to you.
Little Books for Daily Reading
"Daily Food" "Daily Strength"
"Daily Need" "Gold Dust"
50c to $3.00
The "Worth While" Series
"Where Love Is, There God Is Also"
"As a Man Thinketh"
'The Battle of Life"
"Cheerfulness"
Priced 50c
a atom
Monday Special
500. Baby Dresses
Dainty white baby
dresses at this unusually
low price. They are
made of sheer ma
terial and are trimmed
with fine lace and em
broidery. Babies will
need many of , these
little dresses during the
hot summer days. We
advise buying them
now at this economy
price
Monday 49c
On sale in the Red Arrow Booth' in the
Downstairs Store. Watch each day's adver
tisement for our red arrow announcement.
BurgoM-Nuli Downstairs Stern
O Burfut-Nuh Mala Floor
mThis Store uses no comparative prices theu are misleading and often untrue
Offerings in Our
Hosiery Section
Women's full fashioned silk
stockings with double lisle soles
. and toes and high spliced heels,
an excellent wearing quality in
black, white and brown, all sizes.
An unusual quality,
A pair, $2.00
Imported Lisle Hosiery
"Many and different" are the
styles of this newest of hosiery.
Imported lisles in a clear, fine
chiffon weight with Pointex heels
in brown, greys and black. All
sizes at
A pair, $1.25
Burtit-Nah Main Floor
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Women's Union Suits
Women's fine cotton union
suits, splendidly tailored, well
reinforced, made low neck, no
sleeves, knee length.
Sizes 4-5-6 at 65.
Sizes 7-8-9 and 46-48-50
are priced at 75.
BurfCM-Nh Main Floor
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