Evening Star Newspaper, May 17, 1921, Page 19

e S ——— {1 N . THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, MAY 717, 1921 Open 9:15 AM. Not only ha fabric essential —Tal-ly-Ho, Natural Pongee tive. Many of . —Of a heavy, being shown in a ‘Women's Apparel Georgette Crepe and Handmade Batiste Blouses Much Underpriced, $3.95 These blouses are really most unusual—offer- ing many exceptional features, for each blouse is out of the ordinary in quality and uncommonly smart in style as it is unusually low in price. 6 Different Styles in Georgette Crepe 9 Different Styles in Batiste About 300 Blouses in all Sizes 36 to 46 Handmade Batiste Blouses are shown in many attrac- tive models, square neck and vest effects, tuxedo and roll collars, most all Georgette Blouses are shown in overblouse, slip-over and tuck-in models, with tuxedo, roll or Peter Pan collars, vest effects of tucks and fine laces, or trimmings and insets of exquisite heavy laces, sometimes dved to With turn-back cuffs, ex- match the color of the Qquisitely handdrawn, blouse: also touches or hemstitched. finely tucked embroidery and braid are and embroidered, and one seen. Colors are bisque, particularly lovely model gray, flesh, white and has the collar edged in navy. real filet lace. Blouse Section, Third floor. WE OFFER A SPECIAL LOT OF 50 54-Inch Beautiful Round Hand-Embroidered Madeira Linen Table Cloths $16.75 and $18 Each If you are contemplating purchasing a handsome piece of linen for a wedding gift or to go in some prospective bride’s hope chest. or ior a linen shower. we commend these cloths as remark- able values and beautiful pieces of work. Linen Section, Second foor. o A SPECIAL SALE OF Wardrobe Trunks, $37.50 by Traveling Bags, $16.50 Cowhide Suit Cases, $15.00 Fullsize Lift-top Wardrobe Trunks, fiber covered and steel edges. ‘The steel-edge gives the structural strength with- out nails, as shown in the illustration at the right. This method of construction weighs only from 32 to 40 ounces more than any other of equal size. The interior of this trunk is in a pretty blue patterned material and the garment section is of good size and con- tains eight hangers, provision is made for women's hats and shoes. A Very Special Value at $37.50 18-inch Three-piece Genuine Cowhide Traveling Bag in » russet and tan colors, hand-sewed frame and extra large sewed-on corners. The entire bag is lined with fine leather and equipped with three pockets. Good handle, lock and catches. A Very Special Value, $16.50 24 and 26 inch Genuine Cowhide Suit Cases in russet and tan colors, some with lock and top straps, others with lock and catches, ring leather handle with sewed-on leather handle Toops a splendid grade of cowhide leather rein- forced corn: d'he mterior is lined with neat fignred ma- terial and has skirt pockets in top and inside straps in top and hody A Very Special Value, $15 iaods Section, Fourth floor, Trateiing ¢ M eod degree most unusual in a selling of thi Smartly pleated, or gathered models, are developed in these voguish silks Algar, Ilere and There, Cambridge Crepe, Canton Crepe and mings and smart separate belits. lightful sports jackets and beautiful blazer coats. L flesh, tan, gray, copen and black for those who prefer solid colors. arm An Unusual Selling of the Much Favored Silk Skirts for Summer REMARKABLY LOW PRICED, $13.75 ve they the correctness of style, the excellence and beauty of to a successful silk skirt, but they have individuality to a sort. Zwith cleverly contrived pockets, lovely pearl button trim- The color combinations are most attrac- them perfect to be accompanied by bright silk sweaters, de- There are also plain white, Extra Size Baronet Satin Skirts, $15 lustrous quality that is hardly, if ever, seen at this low price—are number of wanted styles and colors. Sizes up to 4l-inch waist. 1 Seetion, Third foor. All Silk Hand-Crocheted Handbags, $9.75 (plus tax) The maker closed out just 50 at a price that enables us to offer them this low There is a varied assortment of styles and you may sclect draw-string style, with frame roll and shell tops, miser shapes. Fach one wonderfully ornamented with jet, cut stecl, white or colored beads. Beautiful silk linings give a finish to each one; many of them have beaded fringe tassel and bottom. Colors are brown, dark Llue, white, gray and tan. Leather Goods Section, First floor. Women’s Saddle-strap. and Brogue Oxfords Specially priced, $7.45 pair The two models, exactly as illustrated, at this low price. Both of these Oxfords are made of Genuine Brown Russia Calfskin, with oak leather welt soles and comfortable military heels. The illustrations tell you of their smartness of line, and you are acquaint- ed with how stylish and popular the saddle-strap effects and brogues are, with wing tips and punch work and pinked edges. Made for us by one of regular high-grade shoemakers, and the price is considerably less than regularly marked on footwear of this quality. Women's Shoe Section, Third floor. CRETONNE PILLOWS Specially priced, $1.65 Attractive Cretonne Pillows for the summer home, to be used on the porch, in hammocks, canoes, couches and chairs. Each pillow filled with silk floss and covered with plain white muslin, and then covered in these good-looking high-grade cretonnes of pretty colors and designs. Other attractive Cretonne Summer Pillows, $2 to $5. Tpholstery Section, Fifth fioor. If you want cool, beautiful, conditions, Reed is light of weight; or to be the dominating tone to the furnishings. A fine Reed Suite, in ivory, is ribbed with green and has green and wistaria decor- atiows, and fitted with im- ported cretonne seat cushions; very artistic and decidedly A suite of fine, Closely Wov- en Reed is shown in blue with black decorations and cre- tonne cushions of blending tones that gnc it a unique appearance. Settee, two Arm- chairs and two Rockers, I'loor comfortable scating pieces. lamp, Table Lamp, Oval Settee. two Armchairs and Table, Desk and Desk $44¢ Arm Rockers, Table with glass ~ Chair. top, Desk with glass top, Table Lamp and Desk $725 Chair. 9 picees...... Very artistic and distinctive is a Mulberry Suite. with blue decorations and cretonne seat cushions. 8 pieces to $4 thesuite s S0 on oot o 50 Blue with rose decorations is the color scheme of an in- expensive suite, consisting of Another suite, of fine qual- ity Reed, finished, in gray, with blue and red decorations and attractive cretonne scat and back cushions. New Settee, Armchair and Arm shapes and very good looking. ~ Rocker, beautiful cretonne Settee, Chaise Lounge, Large upholstery. Three $195 Armchair and Rocker, Small pieces ................ Armchair and Rocker, Oval Additional chairs and rock- Table, Floor Lamp, Desk and ers, table, chaise lounge and Desk Chair. 11 desk may be had to match if pieces .. $552’75 desired. Willow and Reed Section, Fifth floor. its open weave does not attract, heat; you can get it in m]tmngs to harmonize with any decorative scheme & Wnthrop Close 6 P.M. New York—WASHINGTON-—Faris Tomorrow---100 Men’s Suits, $59.50 Practically Manufacturer’s Wholesale Price From Hirsh, Wickwire & Co., Makers of Our Fine Hand-Tailored Clothing Finely hand-tailored garments of the highest grade fabrics, styled and finished by expert tailors and each suit personally selected by our buyer at the factory in Chicago last week. The great price concession was made us by the makers because the season is over, so far as they are concerned, and they were anxious to have these suits distributed to the men of Washington. Highest type of Men's Clothes—the equal of the best custom- made clothes without the bother of numerous try-ons. Light and dark tweeds, herringbones, cassimeres cheviots and worsteds. ) Neat, refined patterns; mostly single-breasted young' men’s models—more conservative styles; 2, 3 and 4 button models. It is a most excellent occasion for a man to get acquainted with the fine fitting qualities, the superior fabrics and the wear and service to be found in suits of this character. The special price of $59.50---about usual wholesale cost---is a very low one indeed Men's Clothing Section, First floor. Reed is Ideal Furniture for Summer In the Living Room, the Sun Parlor and on the Porch restful, artistic summer homes you will cer- tainly decide that Reed Furniture is the type that you want to meet these ideal hold or conduct Extremely good-looking is a Split Reed Suite, in frosted gray finish, with harmonizing cretonne upholstery. Settee, two Armchairs, two Arm Rockers, 1 Table and Table Lamp. 7 $287.50 pieces .eeeeeein.s In someifistances where a large suite is not wanted we can ar- range to sell a smaller number of pieces. There are other suites in addi- tion to these men- tioned, some less ex- pensive. Elegant “Reedcraft” Furniture in the natural finish is offered in particularly good selection, and, if desired, finished to your order. Exceptionally High Quality and Comfortable Mattresses At Prices That Are Very Low Particularly notable among the values to be found in this sale are the “Star” Layer Felt Mattresses, made of a grade of felt that gives splendid wear and comfort; soft, resilient and with good body. Covered with a most attrac- tive and enduring llmcv art ticking, well tufted and made with 3-inch box h.A\m" a blind stitched edge. At these re- markably special prices— 4.6-ft. size, $11.25, 4-ft. size, $10.50, 3.6-ft. size, $9.75, 3-ft. size, $9.25, 2.6-ft size, $7.75 The “Superior” Box Springs are also priced very spe- cial, have a soft, felt top and many of them covered in art ticking to match the above manrcssca Will fit either iron or wood beds. Full size, $29.50. Single size, $25.50. Mattress Section, Sixth floor. Tennessee Red Cedar Chests BEAUTIFUL FOR THE BRIDE'S HOPE CHEST UNSURPASSED AS A MOTH-PROOF CHEST. Made of the genuine, fragran, seasoned kiln-dried Ten- nessee Red Cedar. They are planed to a beautiful smooth- ness and rubbed to a mirror-like wax finish. An exceptional Chest at $35 is 48 inches long, 20 inches wide and 19 inches deep: ball-bearing casters, colonial han- dles, brass lock; dustproof. The same chest in 44-inch length is $30. A small 30-inch Chest with copper trimmings is $13.50, and a large so-inch Chest with brass hinges and shifting tray is $40; others up to $55. Period Chests in mahogany and walnut finishes, $45 to $80. - Furniture Section, Sixth floor. MARY MACSWINEY CHARGES ERRORS Comments on Statemeat of John Appleton Stewart Regarding Irish. To the Fditar of The Star: 1 was interested in reading in vour issue of May 13 a statement of John Appleton Stewart on the atti President Harding and Mr. T the Irish problem, as evide letters said to have been writte {fors the presidential elections p-zmmm alleged ol p ,! nited States execubive non-inter “will Irish in\' nsion of « Irish extrem {depend upon t ate- contine s about The ass o Stewart that “the Har out no hop | the effect | friends se. t he and his English 2 to believe. There will 7 Treland. W rn all sugge: than our ju dhera to our shall continue | accepting le d we shall independence even of the world stand shall win. Our ipo {if all the nation | by indifferent. And we ut i s, at @ conserva- he morale of our r people—inspired as they - ‘hh‘n- rty-loving people of the wiose own struggle “life. nd the pursuit of { happines! “governments founded on the consent of the governed” is {only a short distance behind them— will ook on with indifference while an attempt is being made to exter- minate the liberty-loving people of Ireland. who are fighting for the same principles and against_the same foe as America fought in 17767 Mr. Stewart sees in a recognition of American principles a “threat of im- measurable dis er to the English- speakings people: The “disaster” to the United States may be measured to a certain extent. The freedom of Ire- lnnd would mean to your country: 1. A new and lucrative market from n)nch you have hitherto been practi- | cally excluded. | Freedom of commerce on the high | H i . and A bulwark of peace—for a free Irgland would be the best guarantee the peace of the world e wish no disaster to England. She can have peace and—little as she deserves it—friendly relations when- lever she likes, on one comdition. She { must clear out of our country. In » { far E v claim that of free mation: she is welcome to kecp it intact. Can- ada. Australia. South Africa, have self-determined themselves within the empire, we have self-determined our- | selves out of it. and “not all the king's horses nor all the king's men” will suf- fice to bring lreland inside aca ‘Fiat justitia. ruat coelum” has ce to be practical politics in modern gov- | ernment. but far-sceing statesmen will {realize that at times justice becomes i the most certain course of expedie Not all the empires past and pre can utterly crush a nation whose peo- ple are animated by a burning love of treedom and ready to die for its at- tainment. M MacSWINEY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTERS Franklin School—Free tickets will be given at this office to persons d, ing to attend the Hawaiian iliustr; lecture to be given at the Wilson {mal Center. Harvard and 11th str | Friday. i ! General Civic Members of lthe Y. w. ¥ c Club will give an exhibit and basket ball game this evening in the girls’ gymnasium. Wilson Normal Community Center. Tonight, domestic art, English speak- ing for foreigners, elementary and ad- vanced French, instruction in social dancing for_beginners, followed by Social Dancing Club; interior decora- tion gym practice, adults; Minnesota State Society, South Carolin State Society, Delaware State Society. East Washington Community Cen- ter—Regular meeting of the center tomorrow at 8 o'clock. Other activi- ties: Dressmaking, Boy Scout Band, Community Social Club. Thompson Community Center.—Musi- cal entertainment this evening, to be followed by dancing. Other activities this evening: Spanish, dressmaking, millinery. E. V. Brown Center—There will be a meeting of the Citizens’ Association this evening at this center. | Johnson-Powell Center.—Three groups {nr children will study French from 3 to this afternoon; rhythm for children at .: Mount 'Pleasant Players, 7:30 rhythm for adults, 8 p.m. p.m. Petworth Community Center.—Thers will be the annual election of Com- munity Center officers and secretary tonight. The ballot is open to the people of Petworth Community. Miner Normal Cen of community oflice will be held on the e i Activities tonight wursing cl Garnet-Phelps Center. — The Na- tional Memorial Association and the Garnet-Phelps General Association will hold their monthly meetings to- night at 8 onlock Other club meet- : Mattie R. Bowen Cirele; Exchange; Pleasure Club; TLaborers’ Co-operative League, Amphion Glee Club. West Washington Center. — This center has completed its election for the ensuing year as follows: Presi- dent. George Beason; vice president, Charles Turner; rec: Helen Alexander; | retary, Rebecca Williams; corresponding secretary, Lol’& Doy treasurer, Georgia Burnett; commu- nity sccretary, Sadie A. Gaskins. There will be a2 meeting of the West End Relief Association and the Rec. reation Club tonight. Other activities, < Athletic clubs (scnior and or); Boys' Club; Glee Club; Rialto Community * Center Literary ! reading room open. Burrville Community Center.—A so- cial and literary program has been prepared by the Liberty Department Store Company tonight. Club meet- ings, 8 o'clock tonight: Young Peo- Social Club; Community Chorus; Athletic 'Club; Boy _Scouts: Young Men's Athletic’ Club; Mothers’ Thrift Club; Boy Scouts' recruiting station. TLovejoy Community Center, — The Junior Rible Study "Club will meet their teacher at 3:13 tomorrow afterg ° SRR et noon.