The Hershey Press 1916-04-13

              FLY COMMITTEE
IS BACK AT WORK
Two Meetings Held . Within the Past
Week and Spring Program Ar- .
: ranged and Begun. Forty Mem-bers
of the General Com-mittee.
Last Year
The meeting of the Fly Eradication
Committee was called to order in the
reading room of the Men's Qlub last Fri-day
evening by the permament chairman,
W. F. R. Murrie, with W. L. Dubois sec^
retary. There was a good attendance and
the preliminary steps for the spring cam-paign
were discussed. It was decided to
call a general meeting of all the commit-tees
for/Wednesday evening at the same
place, and Secretary Dubois sent out the
following letter:
Dear Sir:
The work done last year' toward the
eradication of flies in Hershey was ef-fective
in reducing the number of flies
and showing our citizens that it is possible
to have a flyless town if the necessary con-ditions
are met. This desirable result can-not
be realized in one summer nor without
constant attention season after season.
With the ¦experience of last year before
us we can make marked progress if all
cooperate and attack the problem with
enthusiasm and confidence.
To organize for the campaign this
season a meeting will be held April 12th at
7.30 P. M. in the reading room of the
Men's Club, at which you, as a member of
the Campaign Committee, are earnestly
requested to be' present. . . i
The spring is late but flies are beginning
to appear and it ,is highly important that
steps be taken to commence our work im-mediately.
.
This letter was sent to the following and
other names will be added: M. S. Hershey,
J. E.; Snyder, W. F. R. Murrie', C. V.
Glynn, L. R. Meekins, Ezra Hershey, Dr.
M. L. Hershey, W. L. Dubois, J. B. Leith-iser,
D. Frank Magee, John Alwine, J.
M. Brandau, S. D: Clark, Harry Haver-stick,
S. H. Carman, Rev. N. L. Line-baugh,
W. B. Leithiser, A. T. Heilman,
Frantz Zinner, E. R. Mays, Christ Maul-fair,
J. R. Snavely, E. J. Krause, David
Gordon, J. C. Hess, E. M. Hershey,
Jacob ( Page, George., Copenhaver, Israel
Moyer, Harry Imboden, Edward B. Cas-sady,
George Eppley, James W; Millard,
H. I. Miller, Samuel. Bacastow, Harry N.
Herr, Dr. J. L.. Zimmerman, S. E. Peters,
R. W. Espenshade, Elmer Clippenger,
At the (meeting last night .the details
of the new fight were arranged. The cam-
' paign will proceed at once and there will
be a general appeal to swat the fly, to set
the fly traps and to attend to the breeding
places. -Every householder is requested
to cooperate with the committee having
charge of the block. In case of doubt call
upon a member of the committee for in-formation.
All newcomers to Hershey are
asked to acquaint themselves with the
movement and to ioin in it.
MEN'S CHORUS PROGRAM
Will Give a Fine Concert in Herahey
Tomorrow Evening
Tonight the Hershey Chorus will
sing in Elizabetblown and tomorrow nigh t
they will present at the Hershey Central
Theater the most elaborate program of
music that has been heard her this season.
Under W. L. Dubois I lie club has been
faithfully rehearsing and the members
have been dohiK excellent work, Every
number tomorrow night will be well worth
hearing.
There will be M numbers in all. Eight
of these will be songs and choruses—some
humorous—by the club. Messrs Roberts
and Bare will give a selection from Tra-viata
on the (lute and violin. Mr. Brady
will render Verdi on the bnnjo. Mr. Kirk
will present his own entertainm ent. Dr.
Zimmerman and Mr. Krause will give
Bohm's overture on the mandolin and
piano, There will be n trio of flute , violin
and piano by Messrs, Roberts, Ingram
and Bare. The whole program offers ex-cellent
variety and it is sure to he enjoyed .
This excellent organization should bo
greeted by a crowded house,
THE GLEE CLUB CONCERT
Will Present "The Lady of Shnlott "
Thi n Evenin g
The Glee Club of the Y. W, C, A, will
sing Wilfred KoikIuH' h benullfu l work ,
"The Lady of Shalol t" nt ('lie Hcrshoy
Central Theater this evening, Thursday,
April 13, nt eight, o'clock, It will be oik
of the mimical . events of the season,
There will be no charge for admission ,
but a silver collection will bo taken,
Mm Ada Gulp Bowman and Misti
Henry of Harrisburg will be the sololstH,
Mrs. Bowman and Miss Henry sang ill
the miliimn opening of flic Association
last year and won enthusiastic applause
from a largo audience, They are arltistfl
of exceptional ability with untmually fine
voices, and their participation' means a
very enjoyable performance. The nssocln-tlon
has been fortunate in securing them,
HERSHEY TRUST
KEEPS GROWI NG
Within the Past Fourteen Months it
Added 769 New Accounts , Bring-ing
Its Total Deposit Accounts
to 2512. Mr. Hershey to
Pre side Today
At , today's meeting of the board of
directors of the Hershey Trust Company
the president, Mr. M. S. Hershey, will
preside for the first time since the De-cember
holidays. One '•of the pleasant
surprises that greeted him on his return
this week was the excellent report of the
Trust Company, and the detailed figures
will be laid before the Board this after-noon.
These figures show that during the past
14 months the'following new accounts were
opened: Individual or checking, 425;
dime savings fund, 222; interest certi-ficates,
122; total, 769, making the tota
deposit accounts in all departments as
reported to the Commissioner of Banking
on March 30, 1916, 2512.
In February 1915 the gain in deposit
accounts for the previous period was 659.
Thus it is seen that the company is hand-somely
maintaining its rate of increase.
The resources passed the two million
mark and reached $2,163,034.26. A copy
of the full report will be found advertised
in this issue of the Hershey Press. It is
worth reading, for it shows the solid con-dition
of this very remarkable financia 1 in-stitution,
all of whose departments are
flourishing.
Since the Trust Company moved into
its present new quarters two years ago
this coming summer it has almost doubled
its number of depositors, and the increase
was never so steady as it is today. Furth-ermore
the area of its service is constantly
extending, so that it has become a bank of
first importance for a large part of Leban-on
Valley. . .. -
MEASLES IN TOWN
Several children of the Hershey School
caught the measles and the local authori-ties
at once communicated with the State
Health Department. Dr. Phillips came
here and decided that as a precaution it
would be best to close the grade schools
and keep the children away from the
gymnasium, library and other places of
congregation. There are few cases com-pared
with the outbreaks in Harrisburg
and other nearby points and it is hoped
that the prompt action will check the
contagion. In order that the quarantine be
effective it was ordered to continue for
two weeks.
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I Near the. center of this picture is the islancHh Spring Creek where the old swans are again preparing to , I
I hatch a family in the old nest which they built when thoy were first brought to Hershey 'six years ago. They |
I , have 5 egga which they guard faithfully. The flock of swans now numbers 14. They are all beautiful birds; !
I some are in this photo/jraph. In addition to the swans are 49 geese and ducks. 1
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THOUSANDS SEE
FLOW ER SHOW
Exhibition Largest and Best Ever
Held in the Valley. In Spite of the
. Cold Many Came last Sunday
and the Attendance of
the , Week Was Large
Success attends the Hershey Flower
Show. . Sunday was cold and blustery, but
the winter weather did not deter several
thousand persons from coming to Her-shey.
Nearly all of them came by trolley.
If it had not been for the muddy roads
there would have been hundreds of
automobiles and if the sun shines next
Sunday the turn-out is expected to break
all records. Every day this week the at-tendance
has been large.
The concert by the Hershey Band in
the Park theater from 2 to 5 on. Sunday
drew more than a thousand persons. The
concert for the coming Sunday will offer a
Killiant program. It will be from 2 to 5.
Admission is free to the concert as well as
to all the three conservatories in which
the flower show is held.
The lovliest flowers are the two magni-ficent
English rhododendrons in pink
pearl. Nothing more beautiful was ever
seen in any flower show. Almost equalling
them are the fourteen azaleas, in red, pink,
rose, -white and variegated. There are
four blooming lilacs that attract much at-tention.
Two weigelias grafted on tree
stems are the objects, of universal interest
and praise. The hundreds of hyacinths,
primroses, daffodils and other plants and
flowers make up a rare exhibit. This com-ing
Sunday the tree roses will be in bloom.
The show is remarkable not only for the
unusual number of flowers and plants
shown but for their beautiful and gorgeous
colors. The display of tulips and other
spring flowers is wonderful. Altogether
more than 20,000 plants and flowers are
shown. Visitors make the rounds of all
three conservatories, but the center of
attraction is the big round greenhouse at
the Zoo. Here are* the main prizes and they
include all the hues of the rainbow. Harry
Haverstick and his assistants are on hand
to guide the guests and point out the in-teresting
things. They are in receipt of
constant congratulations. Everyone was
pleased that Mr. Hershey returned in
time to see the show at its best.
Among the extra attractions are the
birds and their nests and on the wall is
a large frame with many pictures of Her-shey
in color, the work of the Hershey
Studio. It is very artistic and is much com-mended.
Band Concert Next Sunda y
The show continues all this week and
closes Sunday. Sunday will be the big
WHITE SWANS
AT HIGH POINT
Old Pair Busy Filling The Nest for
a New Family. How Have Five
Eggs. A Pleasing Story of
Regular Habits and Mar- .
tal Fidelity. Warning
Turn from the divorce news and mar-riage
failures in the daily papers and con-sider
the swan.- "
Six years ago two white swans were
placed on the. lakes at High Point. They
made a nest on the island just in front 'of
the Mansion Greenhouse and in full view,
of the passing pedestrians and automobiles.
Every year they have attended to their
family duties faithfully and now they have
a flock of fourteen beautiful swans, as
beautiful as can be found anywhere, all
objects of constant admiration from
visitors to Hershey.
Just now there is special interest in that
old nest. I f you visit the place at any hour
of the day or night you will find one or
both of the pair, and if the weather is a
bit cold, as it has been for several days,
you will see the eggs covered and protect-ed.
When one is off feeding the other is on
duty. It makes no difference how much
life passes upon the paths and roads, the
swans guard that nest with a soldierly
precision that is perfect.
There are now five eggs in the nest.
One was added yesterday. . •
Swans pair for life and the veterans .at
High Point are model parents.
A younger pair have established their
nest along the stream in the golf grounds.
They now have two eggs. Two others of
the females have mated but the new pairs
have not begun to make nests. They reach
four years before they lay.
At the pond where the stone fountain is
located the four Japanese horned geese
have laid ten eggs. There are four Cana-dian,
wild geese but. they are all males.
The 35 ducks are busy making nests under
the cedar trees on the mansion grounds.
All boys and others are warned/ to keep
away from these nests and not disturb the
birds. .
WINTER IN APRIL
Snow, ice, chill winds and all the signs
of winter descended on Saturday. The
weather was widespread. Lebanon Valley
got its full share. It was one of the most
beautiful snows of the year. It was over
six inches, but the warm ground caused it
to melt. There was a depth of six inches in
Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Here it was
called the "onion snow." In Lancaster it
was called the "pewee snow."
GETTING READY
FOR THE BIG FAIR
Largest Meeting in the History of the
Fire Company Adopts Plans for
the First Week in May. The
Second Floor of Press .
Building the Place
•Tn the whole history of the Hershey
Volunteer Fire Department there never
was such a meeting-as that held on Mon-day
evening. The attendance broke all
records and the rooms were crowded.
The membership has been increased to
over two hundred and thirty new ones
will be added next week. The company
is now about the livest interest in the
town. '
All this foreshadows the size, fun and
variety of the fair on the second floor of
the Press Building from May 1 to 6 in-clusive.
The room will hold several thous-and
people and is an ideal place for a fair.
At the Monday night meeting A. C.
Kraft, the chairman, presided, and all the
executive committee which will have full
charge of the fair were present, being
John F. Snavely, George J. Eppley, H.
I. Miller and S. D. Clark. There was a full
discussion of the plans and ideas.
Working Committees
The following sub-committee was ap-pointed
and this committee will organize
the work,.district the town and enlist the
full cooperation, of the public: James R.
Putt, dscar. Spancake, C. L. Hollings-worth,
B. Frank Zentmeyer, E. B. Cas-sady,
Harry Weigelt, Harry Moyer, Harry
Boyer, Edward Slesser, Abe Dearolf, F. B.
Saylor, John Shay, George Schroll, W. W.
Shenk, Louis Brinker, William C. Brinker,
John Diehm, Aldus Wirth, Joseph Det-weiler
and S. P. Bacastow.
A Dozen Booths
There will be twelve booths, each with
its special- appeal. German kitchen with
German waitresses; ice cream booth
with pretty girls to serve you; grocery
stand where you get your money's worth;
attractive toys for the children; notions
of real value; the;old fish pond ; pretty em-broidery
work contributed by local people;
a flag and pennant booth. Other booths
will be added. ,
Music and Dancin g
Every evening there will be three hours
of dancing. This will be a great attraction,
for the floor is perfect for that purpose
and the dancers of the town and neigh-borhood
will find much delight upon it. A
six piece orchestra will play and the music
will be unusually fine. On Monday, Wed-nesday
and Saturday evenings the full
Hershey Band will play and these will be
star events. It is probable that , vocal
numbers will be added. (
Special Features
The list of attractions contains all sorts
of interests and fascinations.
For instance, there will be the Wonder
Horse.
Then the California Redbat.
And the Baby Show with Dr, Hershey,
Dr. Nissley and Dr. Zimmerman as judges.
Of course the Charlie Chaplin contest,
with .W. F. R. Murrie and J. B. Leithiser
asjudges.
Every evening there will be a special
contest of a unique character , and special
luncheons and other items will fill a crowd-ed
program that is expected to draw all
the people of the town and thousands from
nearby points,
An attendance exceeding 10,000 for the
week is expected.
MR. ZIMMERMAN'S CONDITION
Levi Zimmerman, one of Derry 's oldest
residents, who has been dangerously ill
with pneumonia the past few weeks, show-ed
a marked improvement in his condition
on Wednesday morning. Although 84 Mr.
Zimmerman is making a strong light and
his many friends are hoping for his re-covery.'
MOVING PICTURE PROGRAM
Saturday, April 15.—"Blindness of
Virtue " in (> parts, A star play.
Monday, April 17,—"Man of Shnmo " in
5 parts.
Wednesday, April 19— Star feature to
be announced .
POPULAR COUPLE ENGAGED
Announcement him been niacin of the
engagement of Minn Mary Veronica Shea,
daughter of Mr, and Mrs, IJ, .1, Shea of
Lebanon mid John B. Sollenbergcr of
Hershey, Miss Shea is one of Lebanon 's,
most attractive young Indies, Mr. Sollen-bergcr
is the son of Mr, and Mrs. George
B, Sollenbergcr of Palmyra and has been
connected with the Hershey Improvement
Company for the past; four years and ia
one of llershuy 's best, known young men.
No date liim been set for the wedding.
AN ATTACK OF VERTIGO
Willlum Boyer, of the milk receiving
department at the Factory, was badly cut
about, the fa,co on Tuesday morning, when
ho fell from a moving milk car. &Jr.
Boyer was stricken with a slight attack of
vertigo and fell unconscious to the tracks.
day. In the afternoon in the Park Theater
the Hershey Band, under the direction
of Samuel J. Feese, will render its 473rd
concert complimentary to . the visitors.
The following program will be given:
PART I
"America"
1. Overture—"Tanhauser".. Wagner....
2. Grand Selection—"II Trovatore"
. . . : . . . . . . . . . .V erdi
3. Ballet Music from Faust".. Gounod
4. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2... Liszt
INTERMISSION
Part II
5. Overture—"Poet, and Peasant"
. .Suppe
6. Fantasia for Clarinet from "Puritana "
... ...¦ ... .. . . ; . . . . . .Luigi Bassi
(Joe Colangelo, Soloist)
7. Grand Selection from "Rigoletto"
..Verdi
8. Concert Waltzes—"Espagna" ¦
! Waldteufel
9. International Congress........Sousa
"Star-Spangisd Banner"
BOARD ELECTS TEACHERS
New School Term Will Open Last
Week in August
At its regular meeting this week the
school directors of "Derr'y Township re-elected
the following teachers of the M.
S. Hershey Consolidated School:
Stacy E: Peters, Principal; Ruth V.
Engle, Latin and German; Anna H. Lloyd,
English; Arthur .P. Hocker, eighth grade;
Ira Shenk, seventh grade; Sara Foreman,
sixth grade; George Foreman, fifth grade;
Edna Erb, fourth 'grade: Flora Colvin,
third grade; Ruth Hershey, third grade;
May Moyer, second grade; Mabel Hoff-man,
second grade; Carrie Dressier, first
(Italian); May Hershey, first (America).
Several vacancies remain to be filled. New
departments will be developed.
.The following were, also reelected : S. S.
Balsbaugh, Sunnyside; Margaret Long,
Stoverdale; Amos E. Hess, Gravel Hill :
Edna Hocker, Waltonville. The High
School will open August 21, and con-tinues
nine months. The grade schools
will open August 28, and continues eight
months.
STATE COLLEGE VISITORS
A number of agriculture students of
State College were here on Wednesday
and made a trip over the Hershey farms.
Those in the party were: C. L. Krum, A.
V. Benelisha, H. S. Garner, R. D. Canan,
J. M. Rowland, E. J: Perry, Albert Smith,
Jr., R. A. O'Brien, H. C. Verger, Jr., W.
Harvard Roberts, R. E. Saylor, C. W.
Dipple, I. J. Bibby.