Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1922, Page 19

. NEW SILK PARASOLS = For ‘Spring Sunshine and April Showers Appear to be 'quite as attractive as they are useful. - : f @ THE CLUB PARASOL is perhaps the very newest thing—with its short hagdle and ferrule of Jight wood, smartly trim- med in bakalite .of contrasting shades to its own of green, purple, red, blue or brown—and one jgood-looking style has a striped satin border. Priced $8 to $16.50. " Another chooses a gilt frame, gilt tips and a gilt trimmed handle: for smartness—shown in varied colors, $8. White bakalite handles are very effective against the red, blue and other shades of a sifk parasol, $9. SATIN-BORDERED SILK PARASOLS, in colors; have smart wood handles, trimmed in bakalite and finished with leather straps or wrist wrings. $7. EVEN WALKING STICKS have taken to tweed tints—and now you may match your tweed suit with the smartest of walking sticks, in rose, green, tans, orchid and other smart shades. Some bakalite topped; others with a leather strap or wrist cord. $3 to $8. X Umbrella Bection, First floor. Smart Hats For the Matronly Woman Little perhaps has been said concerning"spring hats for the matronly woman, but in our Millinery Salon they play an important part— and display some of the most charming crea- tions of the season. Small hats of fancy transparent straws are built high with colorYul flowers, lightly veiled over with maline—in blues, browns, purples and black. Smart turbans of the fashionable haircloth choose but a single pin for trimming —while attractive narrow brimmed hats wear Japanese aigrettes to much advantage. Violets, lilacs, roses and the simple white heather are favored trimmings—and malifle in varied colors gives a softening effect that is most becoming. - Priced $15-to $35 Millinery Salon, Third floor. . . HEALTH, HAPPINESS,’ 4 LONG LIFE IN THE 2 g Chinese Ring 4 For Good Luck ; Itis around this original Chinese Good Luck Ring that an ancient legend, an age-old history- of unfailing good luck has been woven—the original ring only is stamped with this char- acter, <, and is the only ring that the Chinese worship, claiming for it uncanny powers to bring health, happiness, prosperity and good luck: We are showing an attractive selec- tion of these original rings—in sterling, $1, $1.50 and $2—14-karat gold, $15—in 14-karat gold, enam- eled, $16.50. Jewelry Section, First floor. Glove Silk Undergarments - AT SPECIAL PRICES __Should prove most interesting to shoppers just now ; especially when you stop to consider that the quality remains just as good as ever. ITALIAN SILK VESTS, in both the bodice and built-up shoulder styles, with picot edged shoulder straps, in white or pink—regular sizes, special at $4; extra sizes, special, $425. DROP-STITCH GLOVE-SILK VESTS, bodice style, with ribbsc;:: straps, in pink or orchid, sizes 36 to 42. ~ DROP-STITCH .GLOVE SILK BLOOMERS, well reinforced, with elastic at knee and waist, in pink or orchid. Special, $3. Knit Underwear Section, Third floor. TASTEFUL—CORRECT \ P Engraving For Engagement Announcements For Wedding Invitations AL For School and College Invitations For Calling and Personal Cards Samples and estimates furnished upon request. Our work is of the highest character and as- sures satisfaction. ; ; GRADUATES—we advise ordering your en- graved calling cards early, which means now. Stationery Section, First flese. , i Open 9:15 AM. = éo}orful Tweeds and Homgspuns Fashion SMART SPORTS CLOTHES for the Stout Woman - Tweed Suits, $37.50 and $45 Failored notch collar and tuxedo models—built for the stout woman, on stylish, straight, long lines, which are extremely effective in suggesting height and slenderness. Suits splendidly tailored—beautifully lined—in fashion- able shades of violet, walnut, blue, tan and gray. > Sport Coats, $35 —are particularly smart, with loose, comfortable lines, narrowly belted to preserve the staaight effect—raglan sleeves; all with silk yoke linings. Smart shades of tan, gray and mixtures.. Bpecial Size Section, Third floor. CANTON CREPE . More Often Than Not, Fashions the Smartest of Spring Frocks for Women This fashionable crepe lends itself so graciously to various pleat- ings, drapings; and various forms of trimming and decoration, that monotony is the last word to be said concerning it. . . . The crepe stréet froek is charmingly simple, or smartly fagoted in contrasting shades—sometimes braided in dull blue and gold— and other times trimmed with loose pleated panels. Sleeves are an-important part of these crepe frocks, trimming themselves with touches of brilliant color—some frocks are handsomely beaded— and when the crepé frock appears at dinner, it is often beautifully combined with lace. Shown in the fashionable spring shades and black. 3 . , s $25 to $85—with an especiall attractive selection at $65 ‘Women's Dress Section, Third floor. ‘ 2 Perky Peggy Colorful Crepe House Frocks —delightfully solve the problem that confronts most modern housewives—how to do one’s housework and answer the. doorbell in the same dress without being‘'ashamed of one’s appearance. The bright, cheery colors, the simple styles, the smart combina- tions of plain and checked designs, all go to make the Perky Peggy house frock as smart and refreshing as one could, desire. Four of the dainty models are sketched—typical of the en- tire collection, moderately priced— ; $3t0 $9 House Dress Section, Third floor. Pleated, Striped Prunella Skirts Smart Styles at an $ ‘ Unexpectedly Low- Price, 9' 75 . For sports or general street wear. such skirts as these are always wanted—and the values in this special selling are really unusual. The models are all box pleated, some with the colorful stripe pleated underneath—others with both the dark and light stripe showing—while color com- binations include black with smart gray shades and white , —navy or brown with tan and white, some with a brilliant touch of red. : Skirt Section, Third floce. ondward & Lnthrop " New' York—WASHINGTON—Paris New Things fdr the Home Close 6 P.M. Are interesting many Women now as .Spring is ushered in Fortunate is the Woman Choosing a2 New Bedroom Suite of . AMERICAN WALNUT In rich brown tones, beautiful in themselves and doubly so in these elegantly designed suites—suites that you can live with and that will live with you. A Walnut Suite Artisfically designed and in nine pieces: Dresser, chifforette,* dressing table, twin beds, night stand, chair, rocker and bench b ’825 . A Chippendale Suite Of American walnut—of graceful propor- tions, showing large plain panels of brown walnut. Dresser, chifforobe, toilet s table and full size bow-foot bed. .. *350 An Adam Suite With dresser, chifforette, dressing table and double-bed—of quiet, ele- gant design .......... Furniture Bection, Sixth floor. Light Panel Trimmed A handsome Berkey and Gay suite of dark walnut, embellished with panels of lighter toned mahogany and with carved orna- ments. ' Consisting of: Dresser, chiffo- rette, dressing table, double-bed, chair: rocker and bench...... S0 ’575 Brass Beds In aVerySpecial Sellingat-- - 15 LESS . Including every brass bed on our floor. In both single and double sizes. Bed Section, Sixth floor. New Summer CRETONNES In Every Shade of Spring Colors And as bright and full of color harmony as Spring flowers in great clusters—in fact, these newest cretonnes take Spring flowers and conventionalize them for their patterns. Plaid and Gingham Cretonnes The -kind that are being used for artful apron frocks, kiddies’ dresses and trim- mings. We have just received another new group of these, together with cre- tonnes in pretty stripes and unusual pat- terns. Most every dominant color in the assort- ment. 36 inches wide—45¢c, 50c and 68c yard. American Cretonnes Wonderful rich colorings in medium or dark tones, featuring tropical birds, odd flowers, fruits and foliage. Many black grounds favored. 36 inches—85c yard. Other Cretonnes at 25c to $1.25 yard. ‘Foreign Cretonnes French and English makes in chintz and small designs as well as larger and bolder patterns.' Including the Liberty cretonnes. A very wide selection. 30°to 35 inches— 85¢, $1 to $2 yard. - Cretonne Section, Fifth floor. Airy---Ruffled CURTAINS They’ve become such a requisite of Spring home. furnishings that they actually look like Spring and Summer in themselves. DAINTY GRENADINE CURTAINS— in pretty dotted patterns that are so picturesque for cottage and bedroom use. 21 yards long—$3.50 pair. RUFFLED MUSLIN CURTAINS—in dotted or checked pattérns—also of fine voiles. 24 yards long—$2.25 pair. Down-Stairs Curtains For Spring and Summer and all year- round. HEMSTITCHED VOILES AND MAR- QUISETTES—in white or ivory, 2% yards—$1.15 pair. 2 FINE VOILE CURTAINS—with hem- stitched or lace edge border and many with hand-drawn work. 2% yards—$4.50 to $6 pair. Curtain Yard Goods PLAIN MARQUISETTE—a varied se- lection and two excellent values—at 25c and 50c yard. VOILES—dainty figured on white or cream grounds—good range of patterns— 35¢c yard. Plain voiles at 25¢c and 50c yard. MUSLINS—dotted and figured and of very good. quality—35c yard. COLORED DRAPERY MADRAS— solid shades of gold, rose, blue, brown, green—fast colors. 50 inches wide— Special, $1.25 yard. Curtain Section, Fifth floor. RATTANIA FIBER RUGS--for Spring “ New color combinations are numerous this year—and designs that are different— plain centers with floral and conventional borders; all-over Chinese effects; also neat band borders. - . Choose them in plain grays, gray and black, tan, brown, greens, rose and blues—all - with harmonizing comtrasts. Rug Bection, Sixth floor. You know that Rattania Rugs are the close herringbone weave rugs tfat “are heavy and pliable; they are geversible, odoriess and can be sponged satisfactorily. 30x60-inch size, $2.50, and five other sizes up to 9x12 feet at $14.75; Hall Runners in 27 and 36 inch widths and 9, 12 and 15 . feet lengths. / s |my state has only r idisgrace. §|to the full Hithe needy for lost | D. MR. CARRICK: VOICES A VETERAN’S NEEDS Tells of Hopelessly Bedrid,den Fly- ing Lieutenant at Walter Reed Hospital. To the Editor of The Star: Your leading editorial tonight, un- des-. the caption “The Disabled Veterans” moves me fo volce what [ believe to be the sentiments of the ex-service man in the premises! It makes no diffcrence how much money this government spends for the disabled veterans—it s not the amount, but the manner In which it is\dlsbursed that determines whether or'not the disabled are properly pro- vided for. ) My experience as state health officer and as president of the state board of health of Texas has brousht me into close contact with the problem of caring for dis: 1 necessary to erect a mi hospital for world war v despite the fact that nty milllons, ains in the n I am perfectly . at our soldiers en- dured in the nything short of complete, sat be intolerable. T| problems of the Vet great, and difficult, but the nation will e for fallure wcerted action veteran bod. was endcted last ditions that had’ Congress as a That w for the American and members, and themselves, with dependents, will f- possible has bec each war suffe tional governm Blanket appropria il will not aid the indivi H| man, in hamiet § | personal con same retirement now allowed by 1 abled officers. Senate last month b, and now seems 1o be House military ar to War Departme bill was argued in on the basis of p upon an equality, as battle. It had the un the American Legion and ing veteran organizat country. I have just visited the second lieutentan; ficer, at Walter Re lessly bedridden, w spine, as the result Since he entered the ing pay has been st cause he w port whenever “the ans” are under As a visitor in fed your editorial of one who is not ou but has been continuo tively interested in the disabled ve eran problem. I have written at this™ length only because of the thought that you might be interested in some of the immediate and specific things that can be done to aid the disabled veterans of the late war. MANTON M. CARRICK. —_— D. W. GRIFFITH TO BE HERE Motion-Picture Prcducer Coming for First, Showing of Movie. ‘W. Griflith, producer, is com according to a tele: Tom Moore, owner o ter. The telegram invitation extended eral days ago by ing his attendan showing in the ca latest production. Mr. Griffith states in his reply that “although the duration of his stay must necesarily be short, he most certainly would attend, t Washington that his firsi ‘The Birth of a Nation,’ for the first time at a pri he premier nday of his ing for the President, followed. given under the auspices of the N tional Press Club for members Congress and high g nment ofli- cials, and the reception wccordedsdim at that time was vet warm in his memory."” Temperature You can run the mercury up out of the thermometer without constant stoking and with coal economy. It is a matter of selecting the proper heater, and we can aid you to do that. We will gladly help you. | G. & H. Heating Co. ' | Previously Bigss HEATING Co. “Found Reliable for Over Thirty Years” | W. Gottlieb H. E. Huntsberry Vice Pres. 917 H St. N.W. 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