Evening Star Newspaper, January 28, 1923, Page 50

AROUND THE CITY By Nannie Lancaste HE years have been many since Charles Dickens dled, but ‘Washington keeps his mem- ory green. We proved it by our multitudinous welcome of the #oreen showing of “Oliver Twist.” It is recorded that fiction’s great ‘master created this child of his brain that Victeria—blinded by the bar- rlers of an over-protecting court— anight see with Oliver's eyes the crueltles inflicted on the childhood of London's squalid poor. Queen and writer have gone their way; circum- stance has changed the destiny of nations, and a gulf of many decades separates the book walf. who made Jife better for his helpless kind, and the small star who portrays the role of “Ollver Twist” for the screen, but: The most surprising outcome of 1ime and circumstance was noted by a4 man of lterary eminence after leaving the show one day: “The thing that hammered its im- pression on me—to the exclusion of every other thought—was that here was & precocious boy, seven years old, who would make more money from 1he Dickens classic than the novelist| earned by writing it." Ho might have gone farther and added, in every other book born of the mighty brain. ® ¥ % ok PAUPER is of no commercial im- portance, of coursé—outside of his ability to let a poet rattle his bones over the stones—and, anyhow, there are no truly beggars any more. You know it, because of feature stories about pencil peddlers who live in gilded apartments and blind men whose chauffeurs whizz them home in -limousines. For that reason, the here-and-there cripple who makes a distorted heap of himself some place where crowds pass, going and coming, no longer can count on the steady rain of small coins in his hat, where he keeps his stock of pencils for which he charges three times their worth. Sometimes he is lucky, of course; then, again, it might be a case like this: The snow had been drowned out by a snivelly, all-day rain and the dusk was so gray and dismal that one point on 7th street was practically deserted. except for a man creature who was lumbering up from the Furniture Sale Discounts, 10% to 40% bricks on crutches, and a woman who was soudding that way to get to & certain car line. She saw him fumble penclls into his pocket so that he could put on his hat, and then look up the street, as If walting for some one. And the woman, mindful of feature storles, kmew that the limou- sine was due. You may have noticed, in the course of events, that things don't always turn out just as you expect. The ar- rival, beating her way under an umbrella that wanted to go in a dif- ferent direction, turned out to be & shabby young woman in one of those neat little serge jackets that break your heart on a January dusk with the rain coming down. She was smiling as she neared the man, but as he shook his head with the de- spondent droop that stands for bad luck, and handed her what must have been a sparse harvest of pennies, she crooned out something that only the man and God heard—for the woman was on her way. She had got nearly to the corner of the block when—you know how things come to you without thinking! It flashed into her mind that the thing she most needed in this world was a pencil, a8 many pencils as a half dollar would buy. You know how, you gobble up pencils in your work! So she turned back and slopped on until she faced the man on crutches and the woman who was helping his «+ The Hecht Co. Introducing them with a thrilling sale 600 new Apro-Frocks, 89 Lavender Gingham, plain color trim. Entirely new! Peppermint Check, or- gandie and rick-rack. Green Check, organdie trim. Answer: It is a Brown Check, organ- dic_vestee, orange rick- rack. white Spick-and-span, crisp—hot off the needle, as it were. Just what is an Apro-Frock? home dress and bungalow apron. compromise between a Too pretty to be classified as an apron and too practical to be listed as a frock, the compromise is Apro-Frock. Excellent quality, fast-color gingham in clean-cut checks. SASHES POCKETS RICK-RACK Special! Wool slip-on sweaters $ 1 .95 Many reasons for their par- tiality to this style—easy to VESTEES PLASTRONS TIES BOLEROS COLLARS BIAS BANDS (The Hecht Co., second floor.) Fresh as a daisy Girls’ gingham frocks ’1 Variety that reminds one of nature’s spring brick-numbed ‘body along. She ex- cused herself for hothering him after shop ‘was closed,” “but, ‘please,’ toutd he let her have a pencil?” The deal was made—a nice green pencil with a point—end when the woman had dropped her little fifty in the man‘s hand and scudded to her car line, and after that to the warmth and brightness of her old-fashioned rooms, she laid the nice green pencil before a faded photograph on a man- tel. She seemed to know exactly why she did it, but—you can't tell every- thing you know, In this world! * % ¥ ¥ HE had put on a new and unre- strained sort of ruche that hid the back of her head to the uppermost rim of her jeweled comb and dwindled down in front to accommodate & bare Ve. And, naturally, the minute she lald eyes on another woman she wanted to brag: “Look at my Antoinette ruche. Does it remind you of anything?" An Antoinette ruche, of course, re- calls Antoinette's neck—and the queen rigid with terror as the guards drag her to the knife—and the Prin- cess Lambelle, with her ocoquettish head on a plke—and Robespierre, and poor Charlotte Corday—and Sidney Carton, and—" “You might as well give up I knew you couldn't recognize it! It's the lace that was on my black charmeuse that I wore to rags last winter, Looks a8 §00d ek Hew; doesm’t {1’ s kK (R B E wasn't looking where he was going; she wasn't looking where : was golng, and they_ran into vach other—Bump! ‘Beg pardon, madam.” “Certalnly.” The man rushed on and probably ran into somebody else. 2 The woman halted to stare at his vanishing' figure as iff there was something she ought to say about it, excepting that there was no one handy to listen. The collislon caught the interest of a couple of oldish men who were |y smoking cigars on the curb, and who commented sketrhtiy between puffs.: “I'd like to knew why he had to apologie, sceing she did her share of butting In?" “Because he's a man, you know." “Good enough, but what in thunder makes her look as If it was an In- tentional slight?" “Oh, well, that's because she—is a woman." STILL EXPLOSION FATAL. NEWARK, N. J., January 27.—One man was killed by the explosion of three stills in a garage today. The body, found under one of the stills, waus so badly burned it could not be identified. The explosion tore off the garage roof, shatterea windows in surrounding tenements and brought a hundred famliles to the street. BULL IN GORY BATTLE WINS RIGHT TO LIVE Slays Horse and Wounds Four Men During Gallant Exhibition at Mastamoros, Mex. By the Associated Press. BROWNSVILLE, Tex., January 27.— The verdict “Too vicious to be killed,” gained freedom for a bull which made a gallant fight at the Plaza del Tor- res, in Matamoros. After it had in- Jjured the matador, two picadores and a banderillo, it ‘'was permitted to leave the ring without being sacrificed. This is the first time in a decade that a ull has entered the arena at Mata- moros and lived. Several thousand spectators were at the fight. As the bull entered the arena with the red flag fl around its horns. he appeared the re- incarnation of fury. Without stop- ping his headlong charke, he killed the horse of the first pleadcr andff trampled the man, but the latter e caped without serious injury. Wheel- ing quickly, he attacked.and Injured the second picados, who managed to escape with his life.. ‘The bull showed no signs of and after a few minutes of bait banderillos and capadores, the mnai dor was knocked down, tramplsd on and narrowly escaped goring. The bull then attacked a banderill> and the man was badly gored. The ani- mal then created consternation among the audience by jumping the six-foot stockade around the arena. It was driven back, and finally into the pen. It will be returned to th~ ranch whence it came. The edict was that the bull tiring. n Heralds of Spring Silk and ¢l oth frocks 525 Women's 36 to 44 Never in the years of o Misses’ 14t0 20 Extra Sises 42 to 52 ur service to Washington’s feminine element have we shown such variety of beauti- ful dresses to offer at a price within the limits of modest incomes. Fashion’s choicest models, colors, combinations and all that renders frocks acceptable to women and misses who discriminate in their apparel. Flat crepes Silk-Knit Cantons Satins Charmeuse Taffeta Paisley For street Marvelette Chamois-K nst For matince For business Semi-formal Dressy styles Calling frocks Afternoon modes For the bridge game Practical dresses Maiden, matron, debutante and petite women—all have been considered in our spring preparation. Youthful, con- servative, moderate and extreme—whatever your preference, it is here at its best of style, quali ity and value. (Tte Hecbt Co., second floor.) New in every detail | Women's spring - footwear 310 & 511 7th at F had earned its right to live. apping | i Americans among the nearly-precipitated a riot during the excitement when they cheered for the bull, but officers in the bullring quiet- ed the crowd before any serious dis- turbance :took place. spectators [ Incredible. ¥rom London Punch, * Acolyte (to newest genius of the uitra-moderns)—I'm always finding myself bragging to people that 1 know you. Genlus—And do they believe you? REAL DIAMOND BARGAINS | for the BARGAIN HUNTERS ‘These are not regualr stock diamonds, but articles we have bou; half re; Wrist Watch, with 8 cut diamonds mounted in platinum Platinum-top Wrist ‘Watch, 36 cut diamonds 575 Ring, white gold mounting, with 3 full cut di monds .. Oppenheimer & Shah Diamond Specialists 907 F Street N.W. t or traded-in, and are disposing of at about prices. Blue-white Diamond, about 1% carats. - SA2D Two-stone Diamond Ring, blue-white diamonds, v:':riag!hing about”?{f sloo $450 Two - carat Blue- white Solitaire Formerly With A. Kahn - The Victrola Store for Music, 618 F Street Important and timely Women’s and misses’ winter coats, 549 The reason we can offer these coats at this price is because we bought them at a price concession, and it is The Hecht Co. policy to allow our respected patrons all the advan- tage accorded us—this is one of them. Ormandale in wrappy and blouse models. Velvetex with wolf fur collar. Normandie in a variety of models. Self or wolf collars, according to your choice. The models vary extensively—all quite in tune with Fashion’s Idea of good coat style. Sizes 16 to 44, and the inevitable black, brown and navy. “Printzess” sport coats, $37 “Printzess,” conceded to be the acme of style and quality in coats. These of heavy, mannish coating with finest rac- coon shawl collar; suede-cloth lining. Yoke and sleeves lined with satin. Also Lapinex plush coats with fur collars and cuffs of black or fitch opossum. Still further, Nor- mandie and Bolivia richly fur-trimmed. Fur coats, %79-%° * 40-inch Sealine Coat with deep shaw! collar, bell sleeve or turn-back cuffs. Sealine is dyed rabbit. Other coats of Polar sealine, Northern sealine, musk- rat, marmot and French coney. (The Hecbt Co., second fioor.) 500 pairs to sell Chiffon silk hosiery (Slight Seconds) 51.59 Special! 500 bhoys'’ blouses 09¢c don, easy to doff, comfortable, good style and at our price very economical. Round neckline. V' neckline. Long sleeves. Novelty stitch. Fancy bottom. Black, buff, brown, flame, gray clothing of the fields— they cannot be minutely described. Words can- not do them justice, see them and examine every part, from the excellent ginghams to the last stitch in the making. Plain with plaid and check trimmings or vice versa. Touches of hand work in girlish patterns. -Sashes, pockets and three-quarter sleeves and many a charming touch. Colors galore—all bright and tub-defying. Sizes 7 to 14 years. (The Hecht Co., third foor.) The power of *1 in home furnishings Hemstitched tablecloths $1 First quality of this grade costs $3.25 retail. The pleasant feature is that the trifles turning them into seconds are so slight that only an expert could detect them—an un- even thread, one garter hem a bit wider than its mate, or something equally unimportant—no damages at all. Fresh, new, worthy in every particular and a value that will prompt ample purchasing while this low price prevails. Satin, 11 Sketches tell the story of their style, but it takes type to tell you of the soft kid, the glossy satin and fine workmanship. Graceful lines, moderate toe, cov- ered block heel and turn sole are features of the kidskin pump with two-button strap. High-count pcy - cale in scores of clean-cut patterns in stripe effects. Fast color and very serv- iceable. e Full-fashioned with long French Women’s pure silk. Black only, but a rich, fast black at ti. sweaters, $16.95 - The smart Tuxedo miodel that remains in favor for its dignity and style. Trig, tai- Tored cuffs, neat belts, pock- ets and wanted colors. (The Hecht Co., Birst floor.) Generously full, made to a nicety, double yoke and faced sleeves. Ocean pearl buttons and all that belongs in blouses of a higher price. Sizes 7 to 16 years. (The Hecht Co., third floor.) It also takes type to tell you that the strips on tongue of the Colonial satin pump are of soft suede. This has baby French heel and turn sole. (The Hecht Co., first floor.) Women'’s silk-and-wool hosiery with clocks, 89¢c—Slight seconds of a good brand, but the trifles that lower the price is nothing worth mentioning, nothing to mar appearance or impair service. Oxfords and heathers. Silk clocks. (The Hecht Co., first fisor.) Chambray with ging- ham trim and em- broidered design. Plaid ging- ham with chambray trim. Plaid ging- ham, cham- bray trim. For madam and her grown daughter New spring skirts,5 Wholly dif- ferent in every detail. Style all their own! Dis- tinctive as the well dressed woman desires. Not to be over- looked is their im- ‘mense value. Silk - and - wool mixtures n check effects, cameline tn the natural camel color and vich navy. Popular pru- nella in navy, brown and blaek,. plaids and stripes in win- some combination varicties to ac- commodate differ- ing tastes. Waists measurements 25 to 32, incluswe. (The Hecht Co., second floor.) Half-yearly Sale of Furniture Discounts of 10% to 40% Queen Anne bedroom suite, $285 Proud, the possessor of this beautiful 4-piece bedroom suite, in faithful reproduction of - the ever popular Queen Anne period design. Con- structed of carefully selected American walnut. Has 50-inch dresser with 30x40-inch plate mirror. Extra large vanity, bow-end bed and 40-inch man's robe with 2 small drawers. Oval shaped ggts; all characteristic and true to the period. Curtains, $1 pair Filet nets, Nottinghams and scrims. Some panels in the lot at $1 each. Single pair in each pattern. Fringed panel, $1 Attractive window drapes in plain nets with fringed bottom —cream and -ecru shades. Damask cloths of good quality. Numerous patterns, Full 54-in. size. Sheets, $1 each Full double-bed size—81x90— fully bleached sheets. Velour table runners - $1 each Highly mercerized "velour in all wanted colors.. .50vinch length, 16 to 18 in. in width. ‘Turkish towels, 4 for $1 DF'u“ bli;g dlongd loflp hltow:{’s. eep bodied an ighly ab- o__ o e sorbeat. Living room suite, $145 A cheerful living room attractiveness by your friendly hearth—with this 3-piece tapestry or velour suite. Comfortable 72-inch settee with loose spring cushions. Large fireside chair and armchair. {tholstemd in_pleasing design. $145. Pillowcases, 5 for $1 Good quality muslin cases— 42x36-inch size—finished with deep hems. K Scrim curtains, $1 pr. Neat styles—suitable ‘for a number of uses—hemstitched and lace edges. Some of cross- bar material. Filet net, 4 yds. for $1 A number of pleasing de- signs in the popular filet -pat- terns. All wool rugs reduced from 10% to 25% We cannot stress the importance of this offering too strongly. All-wool rugs (excepting Whittall’s) ranging from 10% to 25%. The assortment is immense. (The Hecht Co., fourth floor.) Bris bie sash curtains 4 for $1 Sin’le curtains with loops at top Prunellas in plaid or rod. Attractive lace i and stripe effects, $5 (The Hecht Oo., fourth fioer.) styles.