Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1922, Page 12

'REALTORS ARRANGE FOR SOCIAL EVENTS Two Luncheons and Night E Meeting Inciuded in Janu< ary Plans. “DANCE ALSO ON PROGRAM ommittee Meetings Held Almost Daily Are Attracting Very ‘Wide Attention. - Activities planned by the Washing- n Real Estate Board during the Smonth of January include two lunch- Spons, a night meeting and supper d a realtors’ dance, it was announc- £93 today by John A. Peuy. executive cretary. Z=iThese features are in addition to e almost daily program of commit- 3o meetings, he states. The in- asing scope of activities of the ard is attfacting general interest 348 realty circles, not only locally, but ationaily. he committees cover a wide range S subjects and their aggregate mem- Speship numbers nearly 100, it is as- gr!ed There are said to be so many oblems being studied and worked t for the further development of SHhe board that it is difficult to get fficient members to devote the time §ceflary to the work. Actual Results Pleasing. SActual results occomplished by e board since its reorganization six Fmontns ago, It was stated, are evi- nced by the many expressions of tisfaction reaching the officers, both m the members and the public. A rther evidence of the universal ap- Saroval among realtors of the board's Swork is that notwithstanding a mate- Hal increase in dues, effective Jan- y 1, for active members, only one “yemignation has been noted. — Special committees have been as- IHlgned to arrange for the luncheons, veeting and dance planned for Janu- :‘ry. On_behalf of the luncheon com- Smittee, Chairman Edmund D. Rheem Smnounced that luncheons will be held Snuary 12 and 26 at the Lafayette SHotel. At the first luncheon, next ZFhu y afternoon, John _Barrett. director genflml of the Pan- Smerican Union, will make an - SSal address. and it is expected that SRe will exhibit his collection of pic- gires partly illustrating his remarks. Z50The entertainment committee, head- 24 by Robert L. McKeever as chair- Zman, is in charge of the night meet- g, to be held January 19, at Wardman 'k Hotel. The committee has ar- Fmnged a program of entertainment and 3 buffet supper to follow lmmedluel)' ZEfter the business meeting. Roger -J Shitetord, member of the local bar, will Faformally discuss certain legal prob- Zams of interest to realtors. Arrangeinents for Dance. Frank A Gibbons, chairman of the cial committee arranging an in- g'emxl dance, announces that re- Surns are coming in satisfactorlly and Fsdications point to a large attend. Zince at this first social function of Zhe board. The dance, which origi- Jmted with the idea of giving the Smunger members of the board an opportunity to meet socially and de- D a closer acquaintanceship in their gly Work, will be given in the ball- Feom at Wardman Park Hotel on the Svening of January 24 It is an- nced that special musical enter- gument and refreshments will be FEerved. LAND ACT FAVORED. he Senate public lands committee Favorably reported the, House resolu- Hon extending for elgh]! years lhe e of the pres, W glv, B ervies da e rebred Bahea “#he entry of zo\emménl or ludhn Jmnds thrown open to settlement. = 11th nnd 12th Sts. N.W. - Lot 50-ft. front by an average taining 5,210 square feet. provements are in_fairly good ¢ondition and can be advanta- eously remodeled. For particu- fars and price— THOMAS J. FISHER AND CO., INC. 738 Fifteenth St. N.W. Main 6830 ESTATE PRICES OF LUMBER Do Not Drop With Lower General Trend in 1921. Although the general trend in price of the wholesale lumber market dur- Ing 1921 was downward, the princi- Ppal construction woods—yellow pine, North Carolina pine and Douglas fir— held fairly firm, with prices in the eastern .market today virtually on the same level as they were at the beginning of last year, according to A. R. Kriechbaum, vice president of a national trade lumber journal. HOLD SAME LEVEL Principal Construction Woods In reviewing the year's market, Mr. Krieschbaum pointed out that the market was on a downward trend when the year opened, and this de- cline continued, almost without in- until about October 15. Then buying was resumed on a fairly large scale, and prices began to climb slowly, continuing upward until De- cember 1, when they struck an even keel and have remained about at that In the hardwood de- partment, however, the advance did not begin until late in November, and terruption, level ever since. hardwood prices today are still rising. Prices to Remain Same. “The scarcity of dry stocks at pro- ducing points indicates very strongly that hardwood lumber will not de- cline below the present level, but will probably continue to rise as spring approaches, especially on the better “By the middle inventory grades,” he stated. of January, after the period has passed, buying will un- doubtedly be resumed by both the re- tail yards and the sumers, and from then on an increased volume of business is confidently ex- pected for the next nine months. This applies to both soft and hard woods. The principal building lumber will probably come from the outlying districts and rural communities, housing is still acute, “While the contemplated demand during the spring and summer will undoubtedly result in the stiffening of prices, the advance i» not expected to be very rapid, and certainly prices will not'even approach the peak level of 1920. To again reach such an ab- normal level would not be to the best interests of the lumber industry or the publio at large, and the lumber producers and wholesalers themselves fully realize this. “Competition for business will be keener in 1922 in the lumber business, as it will in all other lines of in- dustry, and this will tend to hold values to a reasonable level. It should be remembered, however, that for more than a year the lumber pro- ducers have been selling their prod- ucts at very little profit and in nu merous instances below cost of pro- duction. Volume of Business Small. “The volume of business for 1921, taken as a whole, was small, and many mills have been closed down for months. To resume operation and re- enter the market these mills must be assured a reasonable price for their lumber. Otherwise they will remain shut down. The conclusion which at present seems definite, therefore, is that the wholesale price of lumber in the east today Is considerably lower than it will be sixty and ninety days hence. The construction lum- ber market is bound to advance above its present level, and the hardwood market is already advancing. “In checking over the prices of Two Left—Others Sold Cozy Bungalow Homes In Brookland 13th & Randolph Sts. N.E. Smart, new bungalows, conta: with attic large enough for two with Pullman table and chair set; fireplace, other built-in features. Substantially built homes, embodying Excellent in arrangement. every convenience, Cellar under entire house. Large lot in very desirable locality. Open Sunday—See Them These houses will be open Sunday and it will pay you to see them. Take Brookland car to Rat east. $1,000 Cash—Easy ALLAN E. WALKER & CO., 813 15th St. N.W. This New Row of Beautiful Homes= In the Best Location in the City Nearly all Sold Close to 14th Street Cars 1202 to 1230 Jefferson St. N.W. Better Select Your’s Now—Remember the Location Just Think of It! Lots 139 Feet Deep Don’t Make a M industrial con- demand for where the demand for " $8,450 6 Rooms and Bath Hot-Water Heat . Electric Lights Extra Large Porches Nowhere Can Such a Value Be Found Open for Inspection Today and Sunday Until 9 P.M. See These D. J. DUNIGAN 1321 New York Ave. N.W. One of the detached dwellings composing: streets morthwest, Massachusetts Avenue Heigl a group of homes to be built y Hedges & Middicton and Charles H. Tay! in the vicinity of Garfleld and 35th seventy-eight representative items of commercial lumber handled in the New York market the past year., we find that seyenty-one have declined in price, while only five items have actually’ shown an advance, and two items are selling at the'same price today as they did on January 1, 1921. The advance occurred in yellow pine, North Carolina pine and Douglas fir, |and were very slight. The greatest reductions_were in mahogany and domestic hardwoods. _Others ~which showed marked declines during the twelve months were white Dpine, | spruce, redwood, red cedar and cy- | press. ' North Carolina pine is on al- | most the same level today as it was a ear ago. The same is true, practi- cally, of yellow pine and Douglas fir, but all of these are higher than they were three months ago.” REPORTS REALTY SALES. Several realty sales were reported this week by the Blanton Realty Company. The properties affected- were lo- cated at 1004 Rhode Island avenue northwest, 631 C street northeast, 615 3d street northeast and 218 11th Btreet | southeast. 13th & Randolph Sts. N ining five large rooms on one floor finished rooms. Breakfast alcpve, Hot-water “heat, electric light. ndolph street and walk one square Monthly Payments 77 7 2 p 7 W 7 to Alley 20 Feet Wide ’ istake—Be Sure You Phpne Main 1267 Six dwellings being erected by Harry Wardman te m Tracy place west of 21th street northwest. “They will contain roome and three baths each, with garage. MANY BUILDING LOTS BOUGHT DURING WEEK Erection of Houses Soon to Begin in Massachusetts Avenue Heights Section. Purchase of a number of build- ing lots in Massachusetts Avenue Heights, preparatory to the erection of a group of residences, was an- nounced today by Hedges & Middle- ton, Inc, and Charles H. Taylor. Work will begin on the project in the near future, it is said, with a view to completing it by spring. It is understood the first of the houses will be constructed on Gar- fleld street between 35th and 36th streets, overlooking the grounds of the National Cathedral Each home, w! with yard space £ront. side aod voes large porches, inclosed and open, wili vary in size from eight rooms and two baths to ten rooms and three baths, ments. Modern methods of construc- tion will be used. This operation, involving an invest- ment of approximately 200,000, is the first one to be inaugurated in the upper western part of the section. SWISS VIEWS SHOWN. E. M. Newman Reveals Movies of Europe’s Playground. Switzerland from above— views which only a little handful of men have ever seen at firsthand—were shown to several thousand members of the National Geographic Society vesterday afternoon and evening by M. Newman in connection with an address on Europe’s mountain play- ground. The motion pictures were taken from an airplane flying close beside icliffs and ice fields, as well as thou- sands of feet above Monte Rosa, the highest peak in the republic. Other motion pictures showed San Bernard ldogs under training in the snow in Few Permits Issued, Largest |Manufacturers’ Association Being for Five Dwellings. Reflecting the seasonal slowing down of construction work, records for the past week in the office of the munjcipal building inspector show little activity at present in the build- ing line. Permits for a number of home proj- ects were issued, the largest from an investor's standpoint being that granted M. J. Keane for the erection of five dwellings at a cost of $30,000, numbering 1309 to 1315 Randolph street. Other operations follow: Mrs. L. A. Van Dorin, to erect garage, rear 723 Sth street northeast; cost, $1,500. W. A. Kelner, to erect garage, rear ;g%loolackaon street northeast; cost, C. F. Karr, to repalr 517 13th street; cost, $6,000. F. L. Williams, to repair into garage, 1258-1262 Wisconsin avenue; cost, $10,000. L. H. Obear, to repair 116 East Cap- itol street; cost, $1,30¢ M. E. Buckley, to build store, 1159 21st street; cost, $5,250. D. E. Harrison, to build home, 3409 Woodley road; cost, $15,000. W. J. Cheyney, to build, 4308 Fes- senden street; cost, $5,50 G. S. and E. B. Seek, to hlllll‘l. 1202- 1206 Holly street; cost, $10,0 G. S. and E. B. eek. lo blllld, 1204 Holly street; cost, $5,01 R. Howenstein, (o build two housu 1369-1371 Potomac avenue southeast; cost, $9,000. NEW REALTY FIRM OPENS ITS OFFICES Offices of the Arlington Realty Company, a newly-organized real estate firm, were opened this week in the former Bonaparate residence, 1627 K street northwest. This is the first instance where the old homes in this block have been converted to business purposes, al- though the transformation of K street in adjoining blocks from residentlal to commerical uses has been rapid in the past year. E. H. Phifer, Manager. Eugene H. Phifer is manager of the new firm, which will conduct a general real estate business, includ- ing rentals, sales, loans and insurance. The company will act as managing agent for Wenger Brothers and the Breuninger-Pederson Company, build- ers. The former organization is build- ing two homes of fourteen rooms and three baths, each, front concrete porches, breakfast and rear sleeping porches and double brick garages, at 5609 and 5701 16th street northwest, and also four houses on the north side of Varnum street between 15th and 16th streets, to contain eight rooms and two baths and built-in garages, each: Four New Homes Under Way. The Breuninger-Pederson Company is erecting four houses, 3512 and 3514 35th street northwest and 3509 and 3511 Ordway street northwest, Cleve- land Park, which will be completed about March 1. These homes will contain nine rooms and two baths, detached style, with concrete front porches, enclosed breakfast and m l Statement Shows 74,500,- 000 Made in Past Month. Improvement of the situation with regard to the brick manufacturing industry over conditions existing' a year ago are marked, according to a statement issued by the Common Brick Manufacturers’ Assoclation. ;-Today the proportion of orders on the books to stock on hand is 68.9 per cent. On January 1, 1921, it was 41.5 per cent. In proportion to the number of firms reporting, the stock on hand is approximately the same as it was twelve months ago, a dif- ference in the relation of the two items resulting from a much greater volume of business on the books. The outlook fof the brick manufac- turer is in every way more favorable than it was & year ago. Drop in Prices. The price of brick per thousand at the plant a year ago ranged from $14 to $28, while today the range is from $10 to $20, the higher price at this time applying only to the high-grade brick made in New England, which are commonly used for facing pur- poses. The composite price today is $13.47, which is about 50 per cent lower than the composite of a year . The price is more stable and better equalized throughout the country. The industry has for three months experienced a slight improvement in demand, which shows no sign of slumping and which promises at the resumption of building in the spring to approach a point nearer normal than has been attained at any time during the year 1921. It is belleved that there are two elements re- sponsible for the improved condition in the industry. The general better- ment of industrial and financial con- ditions should be mentioned first. For the first time reliable data upon the strength and fire resistance of brickwork is being built up for en- neering use. A nation-wide effort also being made to correct build- ing codes in the cities where an ex- cess amount of brick has been re- quired, due to the lack of engineering knowledge of the material. While this results in the reduction of wall thick- ness and reduces the amount of brick required in any specific job, it on the whole widens the field in which brick may be used by lowering the cost of drickwork. This effort toward con- servation of materials and lowering of construction cost, so far as brick is concerned, originated with the in- d\ll(ry and is vigorously prosecuted by it. Bright Prospeets. The brick industry may feel at the Delegates From Three Other Cities to Start From D. C. for San Francisco. ROUTE NOW BEING CHOSEN Baltimore, Richmond and Norfolk to Join Capital Realtors on Trip. Delegates from real estate boards in Baltimore, Norfolk and Richmond will assemble in Washington and travel with the Washington board to the an- nual convention in San Francisco next May of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, according to pres- ent indications. A special committee is considering suggested itineraries, and it is ex- pected that a definite. outline of the entire trip will be drawn up and an- nounced shortly. Plans also are be- ing made for the entertainment of the delegates, who, in a majority of cases, will be accompanied by their wives. ‘Three New Members. At the meeting of the convention committee of the local board held in the board rooms this week announce- ment was made by Chairman Thomas E. Jarrell that. the offices of N, L. Sansbury Company and Allan Walker & Co. had contributed three memberships in the club. These mem- berghips will be awarded to sAtesmen who meet the competitive require- ments outlined in the individual of- fices as a prize trip to the annual convention. The idea of offering these prize trips to the salesmen was quickly recognized by the active members of the board as a means of inducing the younger men in the organization to become interested in the annual con- vention, it is stated. As a result, the following offices are arranging on their own individual bases to send several of their salesmen to the coast this spring: Thomas E. Jarrell, Wil- liam H. Saunders & Co., H. L. Rust, Weaver Brothers, Boss & Phelps, Hedges & Middleton, McKeever & 20:; N. L. Sansbury, Allap E. Walker 0. Convention Committee. The special committee handling the details of the convention consists of | Thomas E. Jarrell, chairman; William | H. Saunders, C. F. Donohoe, William s Phillips, J. Arthur Lewis, R. L. McKeever, P. H. Russell, Theodore M. beginning of the new year that its|Judd, O. B. Zantzinger, B. T. ‘Webster, house is in better order in many re- spects than it has ever ‘been before. Greater enterprise and merchandising sense on the part of the manufactur- ers, exemplified by the national and local advertising, is putting the brick industry in the ranks with other leading basic commodities which for years have recognized the value of publicity. The industry goes into the new year with an exceedingly small stock of brick on hand. In many sections the climatic conditions are closing the plants, so that little addition to the Stock will be made until the resump- t|0n of activities in the spring. It is d that few manufacturers will Fred H. Ugast, F. E. Middleton, H. L. Rust, John L. Weaver, Clarence Dodge, Joseph A. Herbert and H. Clif- ford Bangs. ————e for opening their plants as early in the new year as possible. A year ago the manufacturer faced a question mark. while now he faces a certain fair demand. No one i8 look- ing for a stampede, but all are hope- ful that the improvement shown in the past quarter will continue through the new year with a slightly increas- ing ratio. During the past month 101 plants produced 74,500,000 brick and moved containing all of the latest improve- | preparation for their work of mercy. ' —_— @ 1620 WEBSTER WILL BE OPEN SUNDAY From1to 5P.M. sleeplng porches and built-in heated bel feel any hesitancy in making plans from the yard 60,500,000 brick. Own Your Olml Home in the Capual of the Nation Especially Intereshng Home-Buying Opportunities in City and Suburbs Moderate prices, reasonable cash outlay, and small monthly payments feature _ these listings. Saul’s Addition—$16,750 Beautiful corner house with front and side porches, in select locality. Center hall plan, excellently arranged with large reception hall. Seven large rooms and tiled bath; hot-water heat; electric light; sleeping porch; large rear porch. In every way a completely modern house. Owner must sell.at once. Vacant and ready to move in. Wide Avenue N.E.—$9,500 In best part of northeast section, this is a fine detached home, containing six rooms and bath; glassed-in and screened sleeping porch; metal weather strips: hot-water heat and elec- tric-light. Garage on lot 45 by 110. See this fine little place at once. Park Place—$10,500 A beautiful semi-detached residence, over- looking Soldiers’ Home Park. It has six large rooms, reception hall and bath; full contrete cellar, with tubs; large built-in garage. Must be seen to be fully appreciated. Near 12th and M Sts.—$12,000 In Woodri Very substantial brick dwelling, containing elght rooms and bath; hot-water Leat; electric light; large front and rear porches. House in excellent condition. dge—$7,500 Attractive house of five large rooms and bath, with modern improvements nd (utnru. large lot; nearly pew; very good locality. Northwest Suburb—$10,250 Very pretty brick bungalow, containing five large rooms and bath; in excellent suburban locality, close to Connecticut avenue; lot 50 by 152. Fessenden St.—Make Offer This excellent property, close to Wisconsin avenue, must be sold to close an estate; well built detached residence of nine rooms. and bath; hot-water heat; electric light and mod- ern throughout. Building on rear for garage; lot 60 by 120. Petworth Home—$38,350 Just Off 16th Street F you are interested in a splendid home that will give good value for the money, see this house Sunday. Our representative will be there to show you through. It is a practically new home and is in splendid condition throughout. _It has ten rooms and two baths, including a marble shower.. g The electrical fixtures are dainty and artistic and the .interior finish is in Keeping with the best homes in the city. *. ‘This home contains a built-in, heated gamge and the large yard is shaded by splendid trees. The neighborhood is one of the best in the city. The price “is reasonable, and terms can be arranged for the purchaser. Members of the Washington Real Estate Board - Main 4753 Near 14th and New Bungal 813 15th St. N.W. Seven-room and bath semi-detached dwelling in high-class section; hot-water heat; electric light and modern throughout: instantaneous hot-water heater. This home will interest you. Wide Avenue N.E.—$7,000 Desirable detached home of six rooms and with finished attic; newly papered and painted and in fine condition: room for double garage; lot 40 by 100 feet. In most attractive section. _’]_2,500 Very well-built elxht-room and bath house, with two built-in porches, hardwood floors and trim; hot-water heat; electric light and 2-car garage; newly papered and painted and in best condition. Section is particularly desirable. ow—=8§8,500 In best Brookland locality. Five large rooms and bath on one floor, with breakfast alcove and other conveniences for the woman who wants to do her own work: fireplace; porches. " Large lot; hot-water heat and eleotric um; eplendidly bullt. ° mm for representative to take you to inspect. ?gol:h Trllt afi thl- excellent m an A ouse ingdale, It has four bo‘rooml and ll modern throughout. Bee jt at once. i Two-Family Flat—$9,000 these noteworthy offerings. Prospective Home Buyers \ull find real opportunity in New Brick House—$9,000 Located close to 11th and Buchanan sts. Six rooms and bath and sleeping porch, a well arranged and substantially built house with hot-water heat, electric light and modern ;n:vcry way. Particularly good section. Large o 14th St. Extended—$14,000 New house built by owner to live in, now offered because of changed plans. Price re- duced. Six large rooms, reception hall and sleeping porch, bath and large attic; pebble- dash finish; located in very desirable section; splnedidly finished throughout. Ready for occupancy. Washington Heights—$12,000 On best part of the Heights is this six-room bath brick house, with sleeping porch; new hot-waten heating plant; electric light; awn- ings and metal weatherstrips. In excellent condition. Chevy Chase, D.-C.—$12,000 ~ Here is an excellent house at a very low figure. It has nine rooms and two oaths, sleeping porch, front and rear porches; hard- ‘wood floors and trim; screens and other feat- ures. Completely detached on large lot, with garage. If you want a home in Chevy Chase see this at once. Chevy Chase, Md.—$12,500 In exclusive section of this famous suburb is this pretty seven-room and bath resiGence on large lot with fine shade trees and shrub- bery; hot-water heat; electric light; built-in refrigerator; slate roof—in fact a_most com- plete and ultra-modern dwelling. Don't delay inspection of it. Park Road—$7,500 Located in good block on Park Road is this six large room, reception hall and bath resi- dence. It has front and rear porches, sleeping porch; hot-water heat; electric light; large cellar with tubs; large fireplace and is In first-class condition. It is a bargain at this price. In Brookland—$10,300 Beautiful detached house, with front and rear porches, and every modern convenience. in excellent part of this suburb. Large cellar; hot-water heat and electric light; larga lot. Corner Near Cent. High—$17,500 Here is a fine modern brick house on good corner, containing 12 rooms and 2 baths; mod- ern throughout and in very best condition. Three-car garage on large lot. Near Downtown—$7,500 Here 1s & bargain in a nine-room and 2- bath_brick house, suitable for rooming cr ‘boarding. See it at once. Near Weather Bureau—$7,000 Two-family flat, each apartment containing five large rooms and bath; brick construction. :’fi; renting for $756 annually. In good con- n. Containing two five-room and bath apart- ments with an aonual rental of $766. Brick construction and in good condition. Ingherd, Near 14th—8$9.500 e rooms and bath, with sleeping porch, front l.nd rear porches; modern throughcut: newly papered. e. Phone or call for representative to take you to inspect these properties or any of the others on our lists that appeal to you. We are sure to have just the house you want at the price you want to pay. ALLAN E. WALKER & CO., Inb Southern Building