Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1921, Page 11

_THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGT v ' AN ON, D. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1921, CITIZENS BEGIN DRIVE .FOR NEW RIVER BRIDGE Association fn Eastern Portion of City Starts Campaign for Structure Over Anacostia. Representatives of various citizens’ associations in the eastern portion of the city and District have started a drive to get a new bridge over Ana- costia river at Pennsylvania avenue W.C.T.U. Worker Praises Short Skirts And ‘Corset Perking’ the Associated ‘Press. 'HILADELPHIA, Pa., Decem- ber 15.—“The short skirt is hy- sientc, it | said in school girls. southeast. .Associations of Suitland, Randle Highlands, Braavury Heights and Southeast Washington were rep- resented at a committee meeting held lust night at the residence of Mrs. C. F. Masson, 2518 Q street, Randle Highlands. Numerous efforts have been made by civic associations the past seven to get an appropriation for a ¢ to supplant the present al- dangerous structure. It was pointed out at the meeting last night that placards on the bridge limiting tiie weight of traffic indicats the sald. .“Of courme, fer. mormal. e condition of the bridge from a stanu- tries is that it is unlucky to carry anything from the house on Christ- |7 point of safety. FProvision for an appropriation for a bridge was omitted from this year's budget, and every effort is to bei=— nothing elise can be its favor,” Mrs. Elizabeth O, Middleten of Kansas City, Mo., director of the World’s and National Women’s Christian Temperance unions, said in an address to a group of high “It is only natural girls should want to wear short kirts,” she the length should be a happy medium. But the short skirt and unrestricted walst are a boon to girls, be- cause of them they are health- The modern mother is a little Iax; she declared, cigarette smoking and drinking getting a fiying start during the war and things have not returned to e Film “Alice In Hungerland,” a tnree-reel film East noon, story land™ on a work a civ a mal naval A superstitious bellef in some coun- | Shows warrant ‘for a trial, Secretary Denby has advised Gov. Blaine. et @ special appropriation for ynstruction. One of the chief ns for wanting a new structure, | | stated, iS to get through car | [t e to the District line. H Construction of a new bridge, it| [ is believed, will be followed by an |3 extension of the Capital Traction line | [3 to the District line. Pennsylvania | i avenue southeast, members of the | committee stated, is the main artery between the gity and lower Maryland, and construction of a new bridge wil mean additional improvements in the country east of the river. 1t was not definitely determined by the committee just what line of procedure will be followed in the drive for the new bridge. C. A. Barker, chdirman of the committee, | [3 announced that another meeting will | [ be held Tuesday night next for a |3 further discussion of the question. | i i H In the center of his Christmas table| 3 the Russian peasant places a bundle | I3 of straw or hay, symbolical of the |3 manger, and, before the medl, each |3 For Unusual Gifts 1110 F Street N.W. fumes, Beautiful H Zuest draws from the bundle a blade | [3 of straw, the one who draws the | longest being destined to live the ter Dolls. cBetty Voy Adjoining Columbia Theater Wonderful Imported Bags, Ladies’ Cigarette Cases, Per- : Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Under- silks, Negliges, Boudoir Caps, i Slippers and Imported Charac- longest. Overcoats ~-and you’ll have to pay for alterations OST men can wear these wonderfully fitting suits and overcoats just as they are. Butif we have to alter them we’ll have to charge you what it -costs us to do it. The reason we announce this fact is that it brings out forcibly that we are losing enough money as it is; and we cannot add one loss to another. There are savings of $6.25 to $16.25 on the suits and $6.25 to $11.25 on the overcoats. Hard worsted suits at $28.75— and fine cashmeres, tweeds, etc. And those much sought raglan shoulder, belt-all-around over- coats, smart patterns and lots of other styles. conservative models in both: suits and overcoats. We have never conducted a sale that has brought such grati- fying results. That Much-Discussed Sale Of Fas}uon Shop Suits and Men from 35 to 60 will i)e glad to hear that we are particularly well prepared with full lined . Sale on at both stores See Our Tuxedo Suits at $40 The Tashion Ghap 15th & G 9th & E Next to Keith's Opp. U. 8. Treasury Ovs.Criadaire 0] HOSE INTERWOVEN UNDERWEAR DUOFOLD 7777777777777, 2% W, % fering women and children of Ar- menia, will have its first showing at Ly The exhibition will be free to the pub- ‘| Commander 'Brokenshire, U. S. N., is to make a brief address. be furnished by the United States Ma- rine Band. the adventures of a modern-day Alice country, where her father is a relief MARINE_MAY BE TRIED. Marine. Mail G “ALICE IN HUNGERLAND.” Depicting Relief in Armenia to Be Shown Free. depicting the work of the Near Reliéf committee among the suf- Saturday, at Keith's Theater. Musio will The play uses the famous book tale of “Alice in Wonder- as the basis of an account of visit to the ravaged near east er. r wrd Hanson, who shot ilian in Wisconsin while guarding il train recently, will be tried by a court-martial if _investigation GEOGRAPHIC LECTURE. Dr. J. Howard Gore to Tell of ‘Wonders of Holland. ‘The age-long fight of Holland against the sea and the wonders the sturdy Netherlanders have wrought in their reclaimed lands will be the subject of an address by Dr. J. How- ard Gore before members of the Na- tional Geographio Society at New Masonic Temple auditorium _tomor- row afternoon and evening. The ad- dress will be illustrated by motion pictures. GEODETIC SURVEY ELECTS. Col. E. Lester Jones, director of coast and geodetlo survey, was elooted presi- dent of the Federal Club at’a meeting held at the University Club Monday Brig. Gen. H. M. Lord night. clected first vice president; Harold N. Graves, secend vice president; Capt. E.' Barker, secretary, and F. J. Y Stephen T. Maher, director of the national parks service, gave an {llustrated lecture upon the great national parks. Balley, treasurer. was Tomorrow--Friday Buy Your Xmas Furs At January O Prices Fur _Cbats' At Drastic Reductions Sealine Coats—36-inch mod- els. Self trimmed. Reduced ‘Marmot Coats — 36-inch models. Large collars and deep cuffs. Reduced to..... Nearseal Coats — 36-inch models. Self trimmed. Won- derful values at Nearseal Coats — 32-inch models with Australian Opossum Collar and Cuffs. Reduced to Nearseal Coats — 32-inch models, with Squirrel Trim- mings. Reduced to..... Nutria Coats — 3 Sport Model. Self Trimmed. Reduced to Nearseal Coats — 32-inch models with Ringtail Opos- sum trimmings. At........ Genuine Hudson Seal Coats, 32-inch models. Self Trimmed. Reduced to..... Genuine Hudson Seal Coats, 32-inch model with Squirrel Trimmings. At..... Genuine Hudson Seal Coats, 36-inch models with Skunk Collar and Cuffs, and at bottom of coat. A won- derful value at...... st et s 569.50 514950 5195 51504 500 New Waists and . Overblouses At $5.98 Many are Worth $10.00 Canton Crepe, Crepe de. Chine, Georgette and Combinations, beadei and embroidered models; ‘white, flesh and suit colors. All sizes. Have You Visited Our GLOVE DEPT. A new department with a new stock of every- thing in the glove line. All the very litest novel- ties—and bought at the new low prices. Two-Clasp Kid Gloves. . .......$175 16-button White Kid Gloves. . .$5.00 Two-Clasp Gauntlets Our Hosiery is another new feature with us, where only the best makes are hendled. Dept. Hosiery Special at Plain _ Silk Hose, Silk" Hose, Novelty Silk Hose, and Wool Sport Hose......... All wanted colors—all sizes. s $1.98 quality furs at * ’45 L Open 9:15 A.M. French Seal Coats—45- inch models. Skunk Trim- med. Reduced to Genuine Hudson Seal Wraps — 45-inch models. Skunk Trimmed. At....... Genuine Hudson Seal Coats—45-inch model, with Gray Caracul Trimming. At Genuine Hudson Seal Coats—42-inch model, with Skunk Collar and Cuffs. At Handsome Scotch Mole Wrap—45-inch model with Squirrel Trimming. Reduced to Black Caracul Coats—36- - inch Sport Model, with Chin Collar Black Caracul Coats—36- inch Sport Model with Skunk Collar and Cuffs. Re- duced to Black Caracul Coats—45- inch Models with Skunk Collar and Cuffs........... Black Caracul Coats—45- inch Models. Self Trimmed. Reduced to Taupe American Broad- tail Coats—j5-inch Model with Taupe Fox Collar and Cuffs. Reduced to Persian Lamb Coat — Handsome extra fine quality. 4o-inch Model Handsome, Extra Fine, Flat Broadtail Coat—47-inch Model, with Lynx Collar and Cuffs ...... Salsters e e sieieierale Genuine Kolinsky Coat— -inch Model. Reduced to % . fine fur trimmings. to $55. ; .. Amazing Values in CLOTH COATS . Plain and Fur Trimmed Models PIANQS OR RENT HUGO WORCH 1110 G- Streel, N.W. 1109-1111 G Street N. W. Again the M. Brooks & Co. organization does the unexpected—again we take the lead to give the Washington public greater values—offering rich prices that are only obtainable at the end of the season, when stocks are depleted, and rigidly picked over after a season’s selling. We have decided not to wait, our entire stock is being readjusted, terrific “mark- downs”_are being taken and tomorrow we will be ready to present to the Washington public the most remarkable collection of fine furs we have ever A Partial List of the SENSATIONAL VALUES! 7 5325% | S $42(:-90 Fur Stoles and Collars $265% ¢ 5420.00 $410:90 $385:00° Choker':: 535 astalion . to - = L 5100 00 T re u" o 4 d $41000 [ seizs ST STATS0 | i e i Squirrel Collar Mink Chokers, reduced $ 00 | medueed e $98‘50 ' Double’ Mink Scarfs, re 775 f:;xk $l 1,00 ‘s;..fic.. aipe an OKers. ....ec0000.. Tes o Bro“'n:cF?)C; SR 515 00 5460.00 Mole and Taupe Caracul Edn ’ 5 Blouse models, straightline, belted and unbelted, and loose, wrappy. coats; all newest materials; won- derful fur trimmings; all wanted colors. All sizes— 150 Plain and Fur Trimmed Cloth Coats at Every one an extraordinary value. All new models in the favored materials, with Formerly priced up $35 M. Brooks Mole Skin Wraps—45-inch Model with Squirrel Collar and Cuffs. A wonderful Value at ......coeneeenee. Taupe Caracul Coat—36- inch Sport Model, with Ko- linsky Collar and Cuffs. Re- duced to Genuine Hudson Seal ‘Wraps—45-inch Model. Chin Collar of Skunk and Skunk Cuffs. At Russian Blouse, Black Caracul, with Lynx collar andieuffsis ol SRt s Raccoon Coat — 36-inch Sport Model; dark skins. Very special at............. Genuine Mink Coat—;s- inch Model; self-trimmed. Reduced to Mole Wraps, with taupe caracul collar and cuffs..... Handsome Skunk Capes reduced t0.....ceuveennnnnn. Reduced Fisher Raccoon @ MayScarfs.............. lose 6 P.M. Instead of Waiting Until January! --- We Have Decided to Take Our Reductions NOW! OUR ENTIRE STOCK of Luxurious Furs in What We Believe to be The Most Drastic Reduction Sale of Furs We Ever Announced to the Washington Public! $125,000 Stock of High-Grade Fur COATS ---Fur SCARFS---Fur CAPES Fur STOLES---SACRIFICED at MOST SWEEPING and DRASTIC REDUCTIONS We Have Ever Taken! Cost and Original Prices FORGOTTEN—Values That We Believe Are IMPOSSIBLE TO DUPLICATE—Do Not Delay—Buy Your Furs Now! ® assembled at the greatest price reductions in our history, prices that in most instances are far below what we can replace the furs for today, but it is the other, and instead of waiting until January to take reductions we have de- cided to taRe them now, giving you the opportunity to purchase furs for “gifts” or to wear during the Holiday season at the sensational January reductions that are eagerly awaited and we are forced to take each year. Christmas Special in Overstuffed Chairs An unheard-of value at the price we are quoting. Luxuriously upholstered. Cholce Exactly as shown in ple- 2 5 7 Special Reduction on aii of tapestry or velour. Dimensions: Back is Bpecial ghrl!tma\x Living Room Suites UNITED UPHOLSTERY C(), 39 inches, extreme width is 33 inches, with a H 911 7th St. N. W Main 3419 i depth to seat of 21 inches. $27.50 Worth $55.00 Manufacturers of Upholatered Furniture. . Tomorrow--Friday No Need to Wait for Another Day--Buy Now - L4 & Co. policy not to carry merchandise from one season to an- Fur Capes, Cokers and ‘Scarfs Reduced Baum Martin Choker reduced $35 50 o i $95.00 R | Mole Cape, with gray fox, 2,000 Pieces of ~ Silkk Underwear Values Up to $2 '9 8 at All-Silk, Satin and Crepe de Chine Garments. Hundreds of dainty styles trimmed with fine lace and ribbons. Choice of Teddys, ‘Comhinltlonn. Gowns, Camisoles, etc. 1,000 Camisolgs. ......... $1 .00 Extra Special The lergest and_best assortment of styles we have ever shown. Dainty lace and ribbon trimmed. —————— Just in—200 Silk Petticoats Taffeta Silk, 99k Jersey and Taffeta Combina- tions, Satins and All-silk Jersey, all colors, includ- ing changeables. All-Silk, Satin Breakfast Coats . e $5.98 At Gl 23 women wants one. These are exceptional vn};‘uvee;y Full width and length, finished with frilled edge around collar, down front and around pockets, various color combinations. Give Her a Pretty - Bath Robe : Hundreds of the Chol Special at .... Beacon Blanket Robes, wide and narrow cor- duroy, brocaded corduroy, in every wanted culor and combination.