THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25. 1912 s More than $40,000 Worth of Garments to Select From. Early Purchasers Will Enjoy BEST ASSORTMENTS. Every garment marked at Half Price legiti mately, No reserve whatsoever, An un equaled opportunity to 6ave HALF. 318 320 SOUTH FIRST ANNUAL HALF PRICE SALE 16th STREET December 25, lfSO-Rev. Wlllln.ni K. Todd. pator of the Third Presbyterian cliurch. Is partial to Christmas celebra tions, with wedding anniversary trim i lines. Miss Tlo. J. Stony, a Mre. Todd, ha shared twenty-one with him. December I, IRS John II. Bexton. ae rounUnt, celebrated the Christmas hotl- ay by marrying Martha A. Nnye at Hastings, Nob. December S3. lKC-Jrven W. Barr. stamp cleric In the postofflce, and a son f Nebraska, married Mlta EUrabeth mnirr In Omaha on the great, holiday f toy and gift. Deombr 15, 1S60 Dr. Ralph. W. Con ' ell, tho Irrepressible city phyalclan. celebrated Chrlstmaa day twelve, ytara nito by marrying Ml. Katharine R, v aleh !tt Cincinnati. O. Leml.r lW7-Wllllam - Marshall illlcr, th well-known attorney, was a Santa CIs-j bridegroom five years ago. Jsl Brlder.beeher was the- stiir of the ceremony wMch took jilace In Omaha. .OF OMAHA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS HOLD THEIR PROM The Otn.tba High fechool Senior prom was lild Monday evening at Chambers' Uancltig academy with about Iftj couples ,recnt. The senior prom is tho larsctt 'c tho social events at the high school 'and was well attended by the high school 'students and alumni. In the four cor ners of t.le hall were cozy corners, deco (rated and put up by various organisation (of the high school. Each club bad their (club color In evidence In their respective .corners, decorating their booths with 'papier mache in attractive designs. Tliu .Kmanou club, who had a cozy corner, 'had gold and black lattice) work In Itorspersed with electric light AmerlcAn (Beauty roc. Los IllboXlx club had a small and attractive bootn, decorated with gray end black lattice work. The Laral and tho Kokunthlan, the two re maining societies, who had coty corners, were both decorated with their colors of red and blue and gray. These two booths were of a new design and very attractive with their electric lighted de 'signs. Misses Misses M.llzabelh UnderwooiKathnren Norrls. J-Iitubotli Redman, aiuno urceiand, lAdylln Wood. Ksther Frlcite. 1 01 lino Kluie, Kmmu KrughDorg, jitiua Tudor, Elizabeth Finley, i- lorenco Jenks, J .aura Zimmerman, era East, Julian Parsons, ,.iarion Parsons, iieulah McCaw, .Mildred, inorenco Rahm, Maurea Ilendee, .Adallne Wykoft, 'Juclle Dennis, jiuth Uoyle, 'Margaret Weaver, Jtum Slabaugh, .lluth Fisher. Pauline Knalne, Helen rogue, bouts White, Lillian Johnston, ltulh Clarke, Marie Hlxenoaugh, Elenore Uushlng, Minerva Fuller, Bea lutey, Marlon Carpenter, Luellu Petersen, Mlianacnberg, Ksther Kroner, Llla Marshall, Ann Neble, Kllsabeth Berryman, Ruth MrHparen, Mary smith. Anna Stovers, Rose Dempsey, Luura Myers, 'uenrlattu. McCngtie, Irene l,undgard, tieitta luumussctt, jsisie nosers, l.Marlcn coau, 1 tin Dickey. -iaiy Jnlinstou, tiairo Patterson, orol Keunne, iulen Strelght, Urctchen Iangdon, LOl JlQWOil Louise liunu. Katherlno Banders, Charlotte Bebwcll, Kloa Jenkins, Helen lngersen, Katharine Qould, Uertrudo Dickinson, Adelade Funkhouser, ivuilicrlni murtevnnlPaulInu Mullen, i.ola Ilyrd, lirnndeis, .Mildred ilncon, Hens Ileaton, 'Harriet Sherman, Hylvla Hoover, .Dorothy Myera, 'Adele Davis. Jtachel Metcalfe, Mao Carney, Eleanor McUllton, .Mildred Barber, Uoraln Rosonstock, tMary Bouse, 'Etta Medlar, liorls Duncan, Mildred Todd, Ulelen King, McConnell, iKltsabeth Oould, Allco Van Burgh, Maude Clarke, (Grace Northrup. Mildred Collins, bluth McDonald, Anna Russell, (Dorothea Skrlver, Margaret Thomas, Marie Rowley. iHhlpman, Urtne Bhepard, 1 Messrs. Paul Bhlrle. Charles F. Sfaook, SUonaJd Foac, Jeslle Burkenroad, IDyo CTane, Ulussell Jjannoa, tClarance Edy, 'Jloward Oates, Sidney Meyer, rtalnh Northrup, Arthur Christie, Hay Durkee, Olarenco Allyn, ilUwson White, Morton Kngleman. aealle IuU. lidmond Booth, 'Waldo Dsnnls. it. W, Stepenek, Inobert IiOomls, Harry Marsh, (Wayne Biby. (Herman Uarte, iHuetln Carrier, liulpb Campbell, 'Oorl Fisher, ill u eh Charlton. 'Stuart Oould, Ed Busch, kltorgo llowall, liarold McCormlck. iJohn Ilannlgan, Phil Downs, Roy Gould, Jbred Koenlg. Jamra Durkee, iFrank Dunnlgua, JJverttt Burke, Ivclth Cavers, .Arthur Bmltb, f.i Baumann. lOjlbert Eldrege. Mark Kneeples, Yaugnn Bacon, Minnie Johnson. Margaretta Burke, Harriet Met, Katherlno Nowbrann Margaret Mofarlane Helen Weeks, Marie Welch, Marie Chabot, Blta Chabot, -uuu Kugior, Mildred Johnson, Etta Uulllvan. Dorothy Smith, Bertha Atkins, Mary Angela, Henrietta Bergman, Hqlen Kturgess, Marlon Wcller, Mildred Allyn, iXllth Hamilton, Florence Heggblade, Beulab Besalre, Helen Keating, Anna McConnell, . Mabel Conklln, Alloc Jaqulth, Helen Carey, (lladya Ilobertson, lluth Andersen, Kaibryn Crocker, Morjorle Foot. Messrs. T. M. Carlisle. Hands Woodbrldge, Ernest Btuerck, ltouben Melchor, Ilobert Marshall, John Dreael. Ellsworth Moser, Harry Ilaatln. 11. C. Carpenter. Wilt Petersen. Walter Hlxenbaugb, Mark HucbuB, Edward Allan, rrank r)le, II, Johnson, Oeorge Yeoman, E. D. Knapp, Archie Hoke, Frank Hlxenbaugh. Charles Weeth, leonard Kerr, Vlrsll Hector, Harold N'eff. Dexter Corson, Emery Nolaon. Harry Itogers, T. O. Beebe. Charles Hoffert, Joel Lafferty. Walter Marrlot. Arthur Mahonoy, Chester Ients, Horace Blake, luring Elliott, Walter Jones, Maurtce Looinls. Irylng Benolken, Kranlt Sanders, Harold Patterson, Homer Phillips. Karl Starboard, Wallace Btutpard, Kenneth Norton, ta uocKreai, IE, Kendall Hamraonruisl Keyws, 'Harold LAngdon, 1 Marry uiaeon, iHoward Douglas, Halleck. Rouse, Olen 1'oxton. Harry Claiborne, Mar)ln Brando, 'Herman Jobst, I'erry Singles. Judson Saulres. Itllpn M us grave. Arthur Ixmls. Hubert Millard, Maler Kohn. .Hart Jenks, 'Howard BltUngtr, Albert Cahn. Ted Israel, Herbert Davis, iDivlcht Evans. 'Morton Hhcadw. jChester Arnold, ' Iiarry Mason, Will Noble. tiUchard Lucke. lOeorgB Keellne, JamM Oordtner, llUrx IJoulton, iltichard Bflllmbtl. High Class Suits, Coats and Dresses Commencing Thursday Morning, December 26th, at 8 O'clock Only four months ago we opened our establishment with a new, fresh stock of Wearing Ap parel for Women. We determined that we would at all times offer to the discriminate y xing women of Omaha, outer apparel distinctive for Style, Fit and Workmanship at Sensible Prices. In order that wre may be prepared for Early Spring, with 0 no merchandise remaining from this season, every garment in our stock has been marked at Half Price; with no reserve whatsoever. SUITS $10.00 TAILORED SPITS 5.00 $15.00 TAILORED SUITS $ 7.50 $19.50 TAILORED SUITS $ 9.75 $22.50 TAILORED SUITS $11.25 $25.00" TAILORED SUITS $12.50 $29.75 TAILORED SUITS $14.75 $30.00 VELVET SUITS ....$15.00 $35.00 VELVET SUITS ....$17.5ti $40.00 VELVET SUITS $20.00 $45.00 VELVET SUITS $22.50 $47.50 OLOTH SUITS $23.75 $57,50 OLOTH SUITS $28.75 $79.50 OLOTH SUITS $30.75 COATS $10.00 OLOTH 00 ATS $ 5.00 $12.75 OLOTH 00 ATS $ 6.50 $15.00 OLOTH 0OATS ) $ 7.50 $19.50 CLOTH 0OATS $ 9.75 $20.00 OLOTH 00 ATS ! $10.00 $22.50 OLOTH COATS $11:25 $2500 OLOTH COATS . $12.50 $30.00PLUSH COATS $15.00 $3&6j PLUSH COATS $17.50 $35.06" VELOUR COATS .$17.50 $40.00 VELOUR COATS $20.00 $47!50 BROCADED VELVETS $23.75 $6000 BR00ADED VELVETS $32.50 $ 8.00 OLOTH DRESSES $ 3.95 $10.00 OLOTH DRESSES '. $ 5.00 $12.75 OLOTH DRESSES $ 6.50 $15.00 OLOTH DRESSES 7.50 $18.75 OLOTH DRESSES $ 9.75 $2Q.0P SILK DRESSES $10.00 $20.00 VELVET DRESSES $10.00 $25.00 VELVET DRESSES $12.50 $29.75 VELVET DRESSES $14.75 $35.00 EVENING QOWNS $17.50 $40.00 EVENING QOWNS $20.00 $45.00 EVENING GOWNS $22.50 J Remember We opened here only three months ago. Every garment is from a new, fresh stock, most of them purchased within the last few weejks, All will be disposed of at HALF PRICE A WONDERFUL SAVING FOR YOU. See Our Window Display BEEfflWB By MSLLIFI0XA. Tuesday, Deo. 24, 1912. inVSBT)ATs fiBioriaNi tvllt anuriA a InlAPAofltitr Priplitrnan fldv. In fnr- olgn lands. Mrs. William F. Wyman and MIhb May Wyman aro in Hong Kong, China:, Xor the JjalldnyB. Omaha relatives sent their riffa trs tra Wvinnn rnnn uAtt1ra sa trn ss tltar tllAtr will linvn n J 4.1 B, II J tut! iUUIIJ VHnn HQU) Bt VB. VJJ " h real Christmas clebration. Mrs. E. W. Nash, Maa Frances Nnsh and itttle Miu Catherine Cartan aro haTlng an enjoyable time In Darlln, Mis Nash had an lntorcstlnK ride in an airship last week and is moat enthusiastic about it. Mr. llnldton Scoblo Is spending .the holidays in Hambur. Germany, with friouds. Miss Helen Bcoble will meet her brother in Hamburg In January. quite a colony ot Omaha people are atudylug rmuBlc and languages In Faris this winter. Mrs. A. U Mohler and Mlsa Marie .Mohler will prob able remain there for the holidays, Miss Florence Cudaby and Miss Alice Cudahy, who are in school in Paris, plan to go to Algiers for the holidays, Miss Carolyn Harding, who Is studying pjano In Paris with Harold Bauer, expects to go to Algiers with some of hor former cjsss mates from Vassar college, who are also living In Paris. , at thn horns of bride's slstfr, Mrs. F J. IUjipa). Mr. Frtderl?k lt yesteruay 10 uo present at tho wJdV. -Miss FrertericU is ona of th roost tisautlfut young- women of the Hold cub t and has many frlcnU hre. I Engagement Lunokeon. Mrs. ArthUr Chasa w aa lts at Inijch oou today at Ur homo when th etirogr mfnt wan announced ot hr daughter, ICmlly Marruertta Chase, to Mr. Edwlti D, Hazard. Tto weddtnr will take plsr ntst summer. A color scheme of lavender was used and the crmorptece of white ' roses was tle: with lavender tulle. Fol- j n-ha P' SiBa. lowlna the lunchton. wfciuh waa for . I TJw menlbers ot the DflU P11 Blsm ivy. inunn irnnm, tnsse uuu , fraternity gave a banquet Monday even- Mlsa Chans .nlertalned at an Informal a, tho oluh room, ,n honor of the at hritni. At tho ttint!hnn envrm wnrA . . .. . . i tl.iu , " - - - mmors nome irom kiw. -wni I Cpase Is president. Mr. aartnee Paters I ancretary and Mr. John J. Hanlf hen, lr treasurer of the fraternity. Those present student at Smith college, will spend the holidays In Brooklyn vlsltlnc relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold M. Browar, 611 South Nineteenth etrcet, will leave Thursday for Chlcaa-o. where they wit! celohrnto their flrat weddlnK anniversary Friday. December 37, with their parents, when a large dinner party will be given In their honor. Mr. Browar will return In ten days and Mrs. Browar will remain two weeks longer. liarold Thomas. Carl Btorx. lyjuln Store, Carlisle Allan, Carl Gets, Waller Klopp. Gerald Dutfee, Joe Gett, Robert Inkster. Howard Wilson, Claire Moore. Hpenwr Illnt, KA mlth. Rrnest Johnson, deorge Grimes. Morion Wakely, Burton Hal worth. Warren Johnson, Kdward Undariand, 'Louis Waverln. ' Kugene Schlectlng, Joseph Adams, Wallace McDonald, Ilobert Hamilton. Kenneth Craig. I.e.e Kllswortli. , Ilobert Flnlev. V. Yoy Porter, nalnh Benedict, -mil wiiroai. placed for: Misses Hthel Harard Iiilie Copelacd Nellie Rlguteer. Kllsabeth Doud, Mesdames . Herbert Nichols. Misses--Verna Chambers. Itma dross, lluth Hheldon, Emily Chase. Mcsdamea Arthur Chase, wr: Meears Harold MfCouliell Clarence reters, ' The other guests ot thp afternoon were; I Charles Hall, Misses Misses- Marlon Carpenter. IUcharda Avllda Moor, of Plattsmouth, Helen Hart, lentceHuse, Henrietta Clllmore. Dam But. Marjory Beckett. Irene Rhepard, Jennte Undeland, weuian uessire of Chtcsgo, Anna Foil, Henrietta Prints. Mrs. H. A. Flkt. Kuth Msher. Kdlth Fisher. Hay I Thompson, neglna Mead. Masara Philip Chasa. J. J. Hanlghep, Jr , Paul Shirley, Jahln Caldwell. Albert Blbbemson. Paturday evening tho club will give, a dancing party at th Country- club. Jarvls Ofutt. utraid fcillloK jlumxacr-Head Wedding. Mr. Kterett Plummer of Randolph, Neb., tooK rise at tn noma or sir, ana urs. C. K. Marrln Monday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. K. R, Curry of the , Calvary Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Plummor of Randolph accompanied them to Omaha and ware present at the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Plummer left for an eastern trip and will be at home after January 15 at Randolph,. Wendell Moore, iietfno jBcuuieny, usance. Warren Ufaward. Moncc Berr? Mr. n Mrs, C K Reed, Mr and Mr. W. V. Durkee. Mr and Mr p, U Crocker Fpr Bridal Party. Mr. Martha ChrUtlancj- entertained Monday eveninjr for the member of tho Nflwell.Hall bridal potfy, preceding thn rehearsal fdV the wedding of Mtss Allf Hall' and Mr Ralph Newell which will take place Christmas eve. The decora tions were In re.d and white, polnsetta and Chrlstmss greens being used. Thosn preaent wele- Mlssss MIms Allls Hall. MarguarKa Wllcor, Marthena Hamtord. Elisabeth War. Minor Wear, Messrs. Messrs. Ralph Newell. Arthur Newell. Frederick Hall, Mr. and Mrs, Norman Eggeman of Detroit. ' Mr. and Mr, a K- IWmford. Mr. and Mrs. J, P. Wean Mr. and Mrs. .B. Moxlinni. Mrs. Martha Christiancy, In and Out of the Bee Hive. Dr. and Mrs. C. A, Hull are spending Christmas In Uncoin with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. W, Welsh loft today tu spend Christmas with relatives In Lin coln. Mlsrt lAulee Ksplln haa Bone to To peka. Kan., to spend the holidays with relatives. Miss Florence Riley, who attends St. Mary's school at Notre Dame. Ind., Is homo for tho holidays. Mls Edna Riley, daughter of V. Rile y, .who attends school at Eaton Hall In Philadelphia, Pn., la visiting her aunt, Mr. James Woodard of Roundup. Mont.. arrived Monday to spend the holidays visiting' hla parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jame I. Woodard. Mr. and rMs. C. E. Spcns havo arrived from Chicago. They will spend Christmaa with Mrs. Spena' parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Ketllne. at Council Bluffs. Miss touse Northrup, who Is attending the University of Nebraska, arrived home Saturday to spend tho holidays with her j mother. Mrs. Jay Northrup at 1017 South Twenty-ninth' street. Among the girls home for the holidays from Nebraska university are Misses Louise Berwell. Ruth LJndley, Helen Bllsh. Rutla Mills. Margaretta Marshall. Irma Jonea and I.ulu Cole. Mr. E, P. Itennesey has gone to St. I.ouls to remain over tho holidays with hli parents. Christmas day will occur the customary reunion of the Hennesy family in fit. Loula. when parent and five sons anu aaugnters win me a gather No Santa Beard for Judge Sears After a laborious effort to ornament his beaming oountenanca with a Santa Claus beard, Judge W, G. Bears has given It up In digut, upycaring In hi court room again smooth shavon except for his moustache. When Lawyer Connell, in the case be fore him., sinreested that the board had not been given a fair trial, the Judge threatened him with .citation for con tempt, but on more mature consideration decided to put tho best faco ou It he could and let It go at that. ROTARY CLUB RECEIVES GREETINGS FROM ABROAD George J. Duncan, secretary of the Omaha Rotary club, has received Christ man greeting cards from rotary clubs In several cities, somo of a very elaborate character. One of the most Interesting, however. Is that from the Belfast. Ire lamd, Rotary club which reached Omaha today. It Is from tho president and secretary of that far away club and reads as follows: Tho Belfast (Ireland) Rotary club ex tends to each and even- ro tar Ian, every where, sincere Chrlatmaa' creatines and best wishes for a prosperous 1912. HARFORD H. MONTGOMERY. President. HUGH B?YD, Secretary. Other greetings have come from Man chester, England, and Glasgow, Scotland. CHICAGO GLASS PLANT IS DESTROYED BY FIRE CHICAGO. Dec. M.-Fire early this morning destroyed the threo-tory brick building occupied by t!io plant of the Standard Glass company, causing a loss of tSSO.OtX), Dwellers In a dosen cottages nar the fire moved their belongings !n.to the street and ahlverod for several hours while flrsmen summoned by several extra calls, fought the flames. ST. BARNABAS' HOLDS SERVICES WEDNESDAY St Barnabas' Episcopal church, Nine teenth and California streets, will hold Its Christmas services at 7 o'clock and 11 o'clock In the morning. The 11 o'clock service program .follows; Matins. Processional. "Adeste Fldells," hymn 19. Lord's prayer, chant In G. Verslcles. Venlte, chant In G. Proper psalms, l&th, 45th and 85th. Te Deum, Calkins In G. The Mass. , I Intrott. "It Cam Upon the Midnight Clear," hymn 69. Kyrle. Gloria Tlbl Dominie: Gratlas Tlb( Chrlsto: Nlcene Creed. Tours in V. "Joy Fills Our Utmost Hearts.'V hymn, 630. Offertory, violin solo. . Anthem, "Slnir O Yo Heavens," West. Buraum Corda; Snnctus, Tours In F. Benedlctus, Gounod. . Agnus Del, Tour's In F. lord's prayer, chant In G. Olorla In Kxcelsls Deo, Bunnett. Recessional, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," hymn 51. CHRISTMAS SERVICES FOR ALL SAINTS' CHURCH Following Is the program for the ser vice at Xfl Balnts church Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock; Procosslonal. "Hark, tho Herald Angels Hlng" Mendelssohn Benedlctus In E , ..Buck Anthem "A Joyful Christmas Song" ' Grtraerl "Communion Service" Stalper Carol, "Sleep Uttle Dove" Alsatian Carol, "When the Sun Had Gone to Rest" Old English Hymn, "O. Come. All Y Faithful".. Communion music for organ, "Ave Maria" ArcailHt Communion music for org-in, "Pas toral Symphony" Handel J. H. Slmms, director. CHILDREN'S EXERCISES AT HANSC0M METHODIST The program of Christmas entertain ment to be given Wednesday evening. December 25. at 7:30 o'clock by tho Sun day Bohool of tho Hanscom Park Meth odist church Is as follows: Scripture reading, by the superin tendent. Song, by the school. Address of welcome. Jeannette Wilcox. Recitation, Dorotha Pond. Song, Miss Foote's class. Recitation. "Our Message,'' by four boys and four girls. Song. Miss Lanktree's class, Recitation, Claude Worley. Recitation, Kenneth Stiles, Hong, Wllhometia Auchmlrcy. Song, Jeannette Wilcox. Recitation, Lvnn Sholes. Song. Mildred Belt. Recitation. Byron Jamison. Song, by the beginners' flepartment, Recitation. Fred Thompson. Song, Izetta Smith. Recitation. Mary Walrath. Recitation. Glen Thompson. Good night song, by tho Junior depart ment. TUa Forty-Year Test. An article must have exceptional merit to survive for a period of forty years. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy waa flrat offered to the public In JSTt From a small i beginning It has grown In favor and (popularity until It has attained a world I wide remitatlon. You will find nothing T Wed in Chicago. . better for a cough or cold. Try It and Th wedding of Mis Alice Frederick. I Personal QoMip. you will understand why It tr a favorite daughter 0j Mr. John T. Frederick, to A son was born Saturday to Mr and j after a period of more than forty years, Mr, Oeorge F. Steele of Cornell, Va. Mrs. Edward A Oow. I U not only gives relief-It cures. For sale will take place Christmas day In Chicago' Mis Helen E. Robertson, wbo Is a by all dealers. -Advertisement. Greatest Sale of Women's Garments Evmr known at this tim of the year. iu nu i at 8 starts rnuay itwNiiig, vcu &f, o'clock Your unrestricted Q choice of any wo- A mans and misses garment in our store. Values up to $75.00, at Ii cl iding all our fine evening costumes, evening wraps, suits and coats. CtbiiifinaCa JOHN A. SWANS ON, Pres. WM. L. HOLZMAN, Treas. Jrosls