Evening Star Newspaper, February 1, 1923, Page 5

B4 GET DIPLOMAS ATMKINLEY TECH Representative Eugene Black i Delivers Commencement 3 Address. i ¥Gucation makes more tseful citl- Seus, better neighbors and more loyal #riends, Representative Eugene Black 4f Texas told graduates of the Mc- Ninley Technical High School at the ui%dyear commencement exercises last night in the auditorfum of the Wil- 20w Normal School, 11th and Harvard streets. The commencement speaker pointed out that thers is no predetermined destiny for an individual, but each work out his own future accord- to his own plans. “I do not be- lieve In fatalism,” he said. “I prefer to believe that the Creator has en- dowed us with a force capable of marvelous developments, which can Le hindered only by unfavorable its and modes of action created by ourselves.” James T. Lloyd Prestdes. as pronounced by Rev. chief of chaplains of ighest s deliv the direction of Dare Walten P pal Frank Daniel an- noed the roll of honor, which in- Tuded all graduates who had made » average of 90 per oent or more for the entire four-ye: se. They re Melvin Andrew Pettit, Claude Gerick Iowison, ¥rederick Stuart der, William Le Roy Peverill and llam Warren Iloeke. List of Graduates. Diplomas w {new Allen, Marga- Huldah Cliftora Herbe cls Sparshott Virgil Whalin. dates the year 1545. ' $3.50 Philadelphia | $3.25 Chester | $3.00 Wilmington And Return Sunday, Feb. 4 Similar Excursions February 18 SPECIAL TRAI Lv. Washington B Standard Time il Returning Ly. Philadelphia Lv. Chester... Lv. Wilmington | Consult Ticket Agents Bal timore & OhioR. “Pledged to Quality” Fourteenth St. at N. Y. Ave. Today’s Suggestion in our Semi-Annual Sale H-A-T-S 1f you're seeking a new hat for late winter or early spring wear, inspect our new selections at— One-Half Price $5 Grades, $2.50 $6 Grades, $3.00 $7 Grades, $3.50 $12 Grades, $6.00 $18 Grades, $9.00 STETSONS AND SILK HATS EXCEPTED PLANS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. Argyle Club to Institute Serles of “Get-Acquainted” Meetings. The next of a series of nifhts when members and friends might stage “get-together” parties and become better acquainted will be given by the committee on social activities of the Argyle Country Club Saturday right The committee expresses the hope that there will be a record at- tendance. There will be dancing, card playing and other games. The Argyls Country Club is one of the District'’s newest organizations. The club has its full quota of 350 members, numbering among them in the neighborhood of 150 of the best tennis players insthe District. The Argyles are members of the District Golf Association, and will be repre sented at the several annual golf tournaments. A tennis team will also be entered in the Washington Tennis Association, along with Chevy Chase, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. T, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1923. Ground Hog 1t &r‘ndle Mass Day be bright and ire, ‘When to the crust of the earth doth repaire The Hog of the Hedge from his underground laire, The '7."& brilliant sun a traitor wi 3 For, fearing his shadow, will the ‘wee beastio fles, Keeping Springtime weeks twioe three. —O0ld English Doggerel. There you have it! Written, as near as historians can figure, by a shephenl youth in Sussex somewhere around 1463—probably when golf was hav- ing Its start and the country club away for May When He Looks for Shadow| F'RQO Face Storm out, it will send the canny critter back to his burrow for six weeks and winter will stay that long— provided traditlon holds good. From the weather observatory t day comes the information that t morrow Jupiter Pluvius will prol ably get out his Olympian sprini | can to the exclusion of sunbeams It it comes about thus, the little ground hog will miss seeing his| shadow and the balmy breath ofl spring will soon be whispering tid- ings of greal joy Into the ears of local outdoor enthusiasts. But, as Pericles told the Athenians some centurles ago, “it is best to be guided by time, the greatest coun- selor of all, which will tell in its ¢1the Anti-Saloon League of g | : | The famous book fair of Leipsic|l Columbla Country Club and the Dum- barton Tennis Club. Membership also will be maintained in the Suburban Tennis League. —_— RABBIT SEASON ENDS. Police Give “Stuck” Dealers Time to Dispose of Stocks. Bre'r Rabbit would not be in evi- dence on market benches if the police enforced the game laws to the letter. The season ended yesterday, but some dealers had supplies on hand and said it would be a hardship if they would not be permitted a few days of grace to dispose of them. The police gave them permission to continue their their sales until Saturday. The season for shooting ducks on nearby waters closed yesterday. Re- ports from surrounding country tell of ducks being plentiful. Thay were not plentiful during the entire open season, howevér, and the mild weath- i made the sport of shooting_them anything but attractive. Scores ! of Washington sportsmen tried their { luck o ons, however, { and in some places no trouble getting the bag-limit was experienced | SILENT ON DRY LEAGUE. { ORMOND BEACH, Fla, February 1] ——Nelther John D. Rockefeller, sr.. nor John D., jr.. will comment on dispatches { from New York to the effect they had withdrawn their financial support of w York for the coming year. Yesterday was the first week day since his arrival here that Mr. Rocke- feiler did not play golf and it devel- oped he is suffering from a slight cold. He is not confined to his bed, however. own good measure what will happen when it happens. CANCEL FORT MYER DRILL. Owing to the death of Col. Tyree R. Rivers, brother of the post command- hog of the hedge.” allas ground hog, |er and long an officer of the 3rd Cal- will creep from his burrow and take | alry, there will be no exhibition drill a look aroun ould the sun shin Myer, Va., tomorrow afternoon. devotees were praying for cessation of snowy days—the old proverb comes down to the age of airplanes and thunderbolt hurling by humans in this enlightened twentieth century. Out_at the Zoo tomorrow a ‘“wee e —a food as well as a taste-delight Ask for it in individual bot- tles—wherever soft drinks are sold. ness. adults. supper—hot or cold. a pint or quart in the morning. S D%, N Phone North 2012 Eleventh St. N.W. f ; An Avalanche of Bargains So Great and Timely That Reap the Benefit of These Sensational Offerings vr g HARRY o0, KAaurMAN: Serge 29¢ 1316 10 1324 T7TH ST.. NW. Mill End Close-Out Sale of Women’s and Misses’} ., All-Wool Dresses $3-65 > That Formerly Sold Up to $10, at A group of just 50 women's and misscs’ serge and jerscy dresses. [ g = Made with lace, ribbon, buttons and silk embroidery trimmings. o Colors are navy and black only. Sizes range to 42, Specially priced for Friday selling at $3.65. \alues up to $10.00. Another Shipment of Those Fine Gingham Porch Dresses*l*39 In Sizes 36 to 44 and 46 to 54, at. . About 300 Women's Gingham anhd Chambray Porch Dresses. smart dresses are just the thing for general wear—made of good ma- terials, guaranteed washable. Colors, black, green, rose, orchid, brown, copen, maize, checks or plain colors. Sizes 36 to 44. 2 54. Specially priced for Friday's selling. At $1.39, ! You Do Yourself Injustice if You Are Not Here to i 50c Turkish Towels 35¢ Double - thread Red and Flne Rt i & Storm M1 pieca. perfect goods. A big bargal: _ Extra sizes 46 to Value $1.95. P VE 12 $5 Values in Spring | Novelty Pumps and Oxfords Sample Hats $ 3.79 $¢).39 A number of pleasing models of f B Fashion's newest styles of pumps, brS;yl“d!l;. ‘é:n:‘l; made of patent leather, black kid por e anatan tan calfskin. Oxfords for walking or § dress wear, in a number of brogues o plain effects, are also included. A full range of sizes 2% to 8 included. g SPECIAL! o er...... 3D Found When Taking Stock 5125 Suits &3] () Beacon Cloth 52'98 One and two of a kind that must be sold; hence this BATH ROBB low price. Suits are in sizes 35 to 46 and Overcoats from - 34 to 40. Be one of the fortunate fellows to save in this o SO e Vatees to§ads sale. No alterations. Mill End Remnant Sale of 19¢ to 39c Values in| omy= Farrutincs | Wash Goods and Domestics W 001 HOSC Duscstvj Checksiyasd it 2 Mill-End Sale Price over bralds, in the newest shapes, styles and colors; trimmed with bright ribbons, flowers and fruits. 98 Satin _Striped ni Satin Striped Women's Lustrous Finisl Cotton) Bloomers, in orchid. ink and_blue. Dotted Silk ENvELOPES 98¢ Seco Stk Fnvelope Chemise. in white, blue and orchid; neatly mac 1 cut. Red Star Birdeye, 22 inches wide. ni 'y . Worth $1.75 to §2.50 | Usbleached . o Ry Fine English Wool Ribbed Hose, in plain_colors or heather mixtures. These Hose are worth 25% to 50% more on account of new tariff law. Pure whole milk, with all the cream,} and the world’s finest chocolate, de-i liciously malted—that's Angel drink’s{ secret of high food value and delicious-| Children thrive on it, as well as| Serve at breakfast, dinner and! Call North 5997 TODAY and your milkman will leave i 1 e HE AVENUE AT NINTH Extraordinary Inventory Opportunities The values that follow inventory are the values of the season. And they are values with a rcason—the reason being that like all good merchants we endeavor to carry on without carrying over. Below we list a few of our inventory’s discoveries by way of show- ing our patrons just what we mean. O’Coats The odds and ends of our overcoat stock. This season’s models but not this season’s price. Box backs or with belts. Sizes from 32 to 44. About 65 coats, and they are all marked at— 192 For coats that sold carlier in the scason from $25 to $40. Men’s Suits Inventory quite a quantity of broken sizes and lots revealed in men’s suits, very fabric, and correctly styled. They have been as- sembled in one group, and marked, regard- less of cost, at— 25 For suits that sold earlier in the scason from $35 to $40. excellent in $4 and $5 Men’s Hats A quality group of soft and stiff hats, all from our $1.95 regular stock, and reduced for the first time. The former prices suggest their quality—the styles are this season’s, of course; the colors: pearl, green, black, gray, brown.... $10 Leather Bags and Suit Cases Another value uncovered by inventory. Although you may not be planning a trip, you'll be glad you have one of these bags on hand when you want it. Both the bag and suit case are genuine cowhide leather. The hardware is solid brass; bags are leather lined, and suit cases are extra deep.. Full Dress and Tuxedo Suits 30 Reduced from $45 ¥ and $50 Coming events their shadow—but every shadow has a silver lining. These suits were $45 and (mostly $50). Their fabric, style and tailoring are ex- A custom tailor could charge you more, but he couldn’t give you more. cellent. Sizes 34 to 44. NATIONALLY cast $ 6.85 Sweater Vests $4.85 Reduced from $7.50 L 2 Teck Shoes and Oxfords 5615 About 56 handsomely tailored vests, ideal for street or sport wear. Made of fine worsteds in heather mixtures, tans and grays. We have also reduced our entire stock of Tom Wye sweaters and wool golf knickers. Formerly $8 and $10 About 350 pairs of the famous Teck Shoes, na- tionally known for service and style, are included in this inventory clearance. Models are suitable for now and spring. All sizes are included in black and tan calfskin. This is an out-of-the-ordinary value. The Avenue at Ninth RE