Evening Star Newspaper, March 20, 1921, Page 50

' AROUND THE CITY reliably distant interval than that between blue moons. Therefore: g Once in a coon’s age there comes @rom out of the friendly unknown a <commendation that brings a tingle of encouragement and then mellows into _memory, without any tootings on_Vanity's horn. 3 For a change, omitting personalities, here is a letter you may care to sce because it reveals a new fad. though, of course, Adam may have started it away back in Eden days, for all we know, but anyhow, neighbors, meet! Mr. John Dominic Smit “My hobby is feath I have one of nearly every native bird and fowl and many from foreign zoos. I Keep them in envelopes in cabinet drawers but, like the camel's nose in the te they také up too much room, and as have never come across a brother crank along my line, I am sending you an S O S, hoping you may have a suggestion up your sleeve. If not. may I request that you ask Your readers to help me out? It is really a; first-olass hobby, for if you look ATHEMATICALLY considered, M a coom's age i & more through a magnifying glass you will find that a feather is about the mo: wonderful thing in the world. Feath- ers are so alike. And so fferent. “JOHN DOMINIC SMITH. If anybody knows about feathers #nd how to keep them, now is the time to come to the aid of the party. * % * POWN on a back street there is a junk shop that looks as if it had picked itself up from a dump heap and gone into business for itself. In its window there is a shelf covered Wwith paper and draped with a S| gled scarf. The paper is dust the spangl, re tarnished, and bot are fiy-specked. On the shelf is a caster with half-cocked cruets that Jook as if they didn't mean to &0 home until morning; a battered can- dlestick, which tries to look like wenulne brass and fails, and one really and' truly old cream Jjug of | bronze luster, with a wreath of pink yoses around its potty waist, and a beautifully glazed, handle (cracked). A woman stood at the window and considered the jug. It is marked down to “$2 for this day, only"—a tag that is saffron with age—and being of a shape that shows a gray line on the inside bottom because no hand is small enough to get inside to scrub 1t, it naturally isn't worth 2 cents in these days of sanitary art, unless, of course, it were catalogued in some famous collection that would make it worth oodles, or because of some association! That was it. The bronze luster jug might have been another long ago bronze luster that stood on a big silver waiter at the head of a table along with “chany” that came from England, when this country called her mother. And if you can vision the faces and figures and voices of forever gone childhood, you Wwill know that $2 is nothing—absolutely nothing. . But the woman didn't go in and| buy the jug, for just as she was open-, ing her purse to get out the money, a brave and gallant wreck came limp- ing by. And as she snapped back the catch, she said to the khaki back: “If you can get along without jus- tice. I can get along without jugs.” ‘Which is the reason why one small Check is going to Walter Reed—a, matter not worth mentioning, except that it helped to show that the sordid and splendid interweavings of the ‘woof we call life is made up of slen- der threads—Ilike this one. * ¥ ¥ ¥ (OVE had the pink cheeks of girl- hood and hair, like minted silver. The other woman was carrying a dimple 4nto midage, and both were chumming after a day’s work, like kids let I EL le made a funny mis . Which remind- ed her of the time the composing room sent Mr. and Mrs. McAdoo ouf riding in a victrola, and the laughter that went with the story was really worth walking a square to hear, pro-, Yided one has no objections to walk-' ing. Dimples, also, came under the wire with a yarn: “T'll never forget the time I scooped the whole town with an exclusive story of the President's reception to forty friends—guest list included. I was crowing to myself in.advance over the reputation I was making for myself, when out comes the headline next morning: ‘Forty Fiends entertained at the ‘White House,’” with the nam - g e es follow “Here's another little thing th interman did_ for me: Senator lank's wife, being in mourning, charged me to emphasize the fact that she was giving a small box party for Baron B. of the diplomatic corps. I emphasized it all right, but the print- n she Baron a smallpox party. SretE nd do you remember when - ning. who belleved that opers Feviem ing was art, wrote up the ‘Chimes of Normandy,' ‘and it flowered into type s ‘The Chinese Laundry.’ Dear chap, he has his shivers over that break to 1 ways good for a laugh—mainly for | the reason that they come so few and | i far between. * % ok x grandfather had the Garden all to himself the other morning until a woman came along. He must have considered her worth talking to, for he remarked, with the spon- taneous friendliness that belongs ex clusively to age, children and good dogs: top of the morning to ¥ See what a fine day the gooc iven to St. Patrick. And look is doing for him! m. decked out in E: pssoluy white trees, rs on the bushes and Lord has what na she is, ma own colo little gola flow the greenest grass grow. Its a great day for us, ma'am, a gr—eat day! The woman agreed that it was the greatest day ever * ¢ * never mind out her blood having run English d before it added America's white d blue! “I beat the larks getting up this morning, and when I saw the sky || of promise I took it for a sign. When I went to early mass it seemed to my old eyes that St. Patrick himself was on the altar—and that he blessed me—and a blessing is a mighty fine gift, ma'am." “It the greatest gift in the world.” said the woman. And that was all there was to that. NANNIE CASTER. —Better than you have ever done it. —Quicker than you have ever done it. —Easier than you have ever done it —and more economically, too. It cleans under and over the fumniture—behind and over the pictures and hangings—cleans the car- pets—and is “kind” to everything. Your belongings ‘lvill stay fresher and last onger from the cleaning they get by Air Suction. Carroll Electric Co. 714 12th St. Main 7320 Eleetrical, Mechanieal, Auto- asn’t it funny that (3 0“ lent quality materials, in Special Prices on EASTER DRESSES One-of-a-kind models of be- witching beauty and exclusive stylimpag lowiasiisdsciilociiiic $29.50 Tailored Suits, $22.50 to $85 Made up especially for Easter selling, of excel- will permit wear more than one season. takably big values at $22.50 to $85. Fur Chokers, $15 mobile Supplies, Domestic Appliances conservative styles which Unmis- A Personal Experience With Mrs. Coon’s Toilet Preparations The Dunsmere, Washington, D. C., March 17, 1920. e 1 ntarted to use your Cold the effect upon my skinm been %o wonderful that Mrs. Coon’s Preparations are compounded from the pre- scriptions w h she has used with unfailing success durin, her cighteen years in private practice—for the first time now place on public sale at all Drug and Department Stores. e d Hair Tonic and Dandruff Cure, Scalp Food. 51 Each Almond Skin Food, Muscle Cream, Absorbent Cleansing Cream. | Prepared by Mrs. N. C. Coon—1405 l! MAN old enough to be his own : Botanic | that earth can i - blouses. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., MARCH 20, 1921—PART 2 Approved fashions look forward to March 27 at The Hecht Co.- Women’s Tweed Top coats, $30 Just arrived! Hand- tailored coats of hand- some English tweeds, the like of which cannot be had in this country. Shops for their shoes. Here are pictures and prices of five novelties. and mas- throughout. Excellent colorings ter workmanship Women’s smart riding habits A complete assortment of e v smart riding habits in both The Brogue The Minerva The Lovella The Viola paddock and semi-paddock . A calfskin oxford A 2-strap slipper A light gray buck- Nutbgown calfskin styles. specially priced. Com- with turn sole and high skin slipper with turn pump, with turn sole BT : plete with Goodyear Frex:'ch f!’IQClS. bFash» slcles. panel back and and Baby Freglchkhcel. welt sole and brogue ioned of fine nut-brown plain toe. High French Same style in black kid $39'509 349'50’ heel, $7.75. calfskin, $12. heels, $12. or black satin, $12. $50, $55 (London sports shop, first floor mezzanine.) Also Washington Home of HANAN Shoes Wise choice is insured by these newest suits *45 (One like sketch.) The collection is varied and every syit depicts some new whim of style or adornment. And they are faultlessly tailored of tricotine—the chosen fabric for quality suits. Ripple, straightline, blouse and flaring box coat styles; embroid- ered, beaded or braided in ‘more conservative fashion. Colors: Navy, black and novelty checks. - Your choice may be here at $35 Suits in dress or tailored styles, fashioned of —Tricotine —Men’s Wear Serge —Fine Twills —Snappy Tweeds The colors are navy, black and checks in navy and black, black and white, tan and brown. 12 and 16 button length to $ 1 29 Subject to trifling irregularities But not all sizes in every shade them with confidence at $1.29. Sure to win approval are Easter frocks at *35 (One like sketch) Clinging frocks of Canton Crepe with flying panels for - spring breezes to swirl with delight. Crisp new taffetas with panniers ruffled and flounced or with tunics eyelet embroidered. Sizes 14 to 20 and 34 to 44. Exclusive spring suits on display (Apparel shops, second floor.) Tots’ coats, $7.95 Made to sell for $9.75 to $15 Many of them are marfufacturer’s samples, hence come in ones and twos‘only. Ruffled, flare and belted: styles, together with some that very closely pattern after big sister’s polo coat. . Fashioned of new homespuns, tweeds, serges and soft polo cloths, in good shades of copen, rose, jade, tan and navy. Sizes 2 to 6. <y 5 Tots’ White Dresses, $1.95 Made to sell for $2.95 and $3.95 All are replete with touches of lace and embroidery, frilly white dresses with wide ribbon sashes. Sizes 2 to 6. (Tots’ shop, third Boor.) ‘ _e Girls’ regulation dresses, ¥19° Straight-line dresses with loose belts and braid-trimmed collars and | cuffs. Some flaunt big sailor ties, \ ' while others are finished with colored , lacings at the front. Decorative touches of em- broidery and color, varied and new in every instance— and such wanted new colors * as pewter gray, henna, beige, navy and black. Frocks distinctively different, $55 Puppyskin taffeta, Canton crepe, sat- in and georgette in shades of gray, tan and blue—fashioned into frocks that re- flect their distinctive origin, interpret- ing the newest fashions at their best. Sizes 14 to 20 and 34 to 44. Philippine handmade and hand-embroidered Every dress is amply cut and finished as carefully as you would do it your§elf. Sizes 7 to 141and for juniors of 12 and 14. All- white, copen blue and navy. s e Tots’ tailored straw hats, 51.79 Just about 36 fine Milan straw sailors, made to sell for $1.95 to $3.95. All have streamers of wide grosgrain ribbons. 'Sizes for kiddies 4 to 6. . Women’s blouses for spring and alltime wear 37.95 Overblouses and Tuck-ins of Georgette or Tricqlettc Snow white lingerie,” cut full, ac- cording to American standards; hand- made, scalloped and heavily hand-em- broidered in the best Filipino fashion. Gowns are minus ribbons, which are easily inserted. i Cheviots and cassimeres in shades of brown, gray, tan and olive tones. Tricolette extols the charms of the overblouse in numerous pretty ways. ; These are high-grade blouses —scarcely two alike and de- picting the latest fashions in overblouse and regulation All of the newest spring col- orings are featured: Tomato, Heavy quality georgette Neptune, honeydew, porcelain, / finds congenial trimming in bisque, flesh, white and navy. colorful beads, rich embroid- ~ Sizes 36 to 46. eries and touches of fine lace. (Women's blouse shop, third Soor.) The Hecht Co. 1 e < ' Sizes 4 to 10. forth in a reefer. " natural and colors. ' Sizes 634 to 734. Milanese and Tricot silk gloves in the approved 12 and 16 button lengths, with choice of white, gray, mode, pongee, beaver. All sizes— twill - Too warm for an overcoat; too cold with- out one. So my lad of 2}% to 8 years struts Straws, $2.25—New shapes and straws in Finished with silk band. - One steps forth with confidence in this FOOTWEAR Close contact with fashion centers, constant study and work, resources that bring us the new things first; no wonder more and more women look to the Hecht The Walkrite A new button strap- pump made of tan calf- skin, with welt soles and Cuban heels, $12. VAN RAALTE Silk' Gloves sell at The Van Raalte standard is so high that they class as “imperfect” any glove which shows the slightest spot or raised thread. That is all that is the matter with these gloves. Buy which means assured styles in women’s sailors This is their Washington home Just in—April Columbia Records Hear Al Jolson, Nora Bayes, Bert Williams, but above all hear “My Mammy” biggest “hit” in 85c. —the months. Women’s crepe kimonos, $1.89 crepe kimonos—a warm- weather requisite at an extremely low price. Made "with deep collar reveres and flowing Player-piano rolls, 37¢ The very latest song “hits” (without words) at an exceptionally low price! Ohio. Margie. My Mammy. Mazie. Palasteena. Home Again Blues. Do You Ever Think of Me? Tired of Me. Rosie Make It Rosy for Me? (Plano shop—fourth floor.) sleeves, in lavender, yellow, red, blue, pink and gray. American Girl corsets, $2.25 These comfortable, bust corsets of pink coutil very specially priced ‘or Mon- day’s selling. Fitted with garters at front and sides. (Lingerie shop, second Soor.) Biliken shoes for little folk As soft and natural on the feet the same way without heavy seams or nails. Nature last to let little feet grow as they should. (Shoe shop, third floor.) The Easter cape, wrap or coat need cost but Coats lined with alpaca or pairs knickers full lined. Sizes 8 to 18 years. serge. Both $10.75. Junior boys’ middy suits, $5.95 Regulation Sailor models with chevron on sleeve and stars on.collar. Big sailor tie. Also Oliver Twist models. Both made of wool Tru-Blue Serge. Pants are full lined. New spring reefers, $7.95 Cassimeres and tweeds in cheerful spring patterns and the favored tans and browns. Deep patch pockets; all-around belt. Here’s HIS EASTER hat * Hats and Caps, $1.45-—Tweeds ‘and cassi- meres, in a wide variety of snappy styles. Sizes 634 to 7. All handsomely made and silk, and in full or three-quarter lengths. Some are all quilted, while others plain with quilted borders or quilted with plain borders. *25 (One like sketch.) This payable.price opens unlimited choice in all three styles. Polo coats, flare or belted and dress coats, all silk lined. Embroidered wraps and wrap coats lengths and styles. and novel capes of various Soft velours, suedenes and polo cloth predominate throughout, in soft tones of tan, rookie, Sor- rento blue and navy. The new black quilted satin coats and wraps $35, $37.50, $45 lined with are Sizes 14 to 20 and 34 to 44. (Apparel shops, second floor.) 'wool ‘ SUITS 510% With or Without Extra Pants : Deep-bodied woolens ; staunchly woven, sturdily tailored—suits built to with- stand rough usuage and yet dressy enough for Easter wear. Norfolk and semi-Norfolk - styles with variations in pleats and pockets [ N Cool, tubable cotton ¥ low- as Indian moccasins and made / . . [