Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1923, Page 20

20 EPIDEMIC OF GRIP | STILLRULING D.C. Director of Visiting Nurses ‘Declares Cases 50 Per Cent Above Normal. Washington is not yet over the grip cpidemic which for several weeks hi swept the city, Miss Gertrude H. Yowling, director of the Visiting: Nurse Association, told the Thomas ! Circle Citizens' Association last nig) Whereas the normal number of pa- tients per month of her aseoclation was from 800 to 1,000, she said, the number increased more than 50 per cent in Jan The association, Miss Towling said, is growing in influence and in usefulness to the community. At present there are twenty-six Evaduate nurses on the staff. Want Parental Court. T 0 adopted a resolution rker condemning the | ‘s guardians. urging | 14 the estabilshment ourt instead of the i duced by Dr. Starr | additional police was adopted. esolution, which was ! lling upon President gurate an anti-nar- an international bject. Dr. i d the evil feots drugs, a N come to his attention here in the Dist ral Tnstitutions. the gover: . but through ap- an institution where | 4 drug addicts could | id, should have ! t for treatment | The stigma | for the insane, | many persons from | to rid themsely H ning | e told of specific in- come under his ned that the me- ened the will- reatly that they | m experts, and | u institution for 2!.!-“ . resigned as | ition. ! esident of the ! t delegate | —_— 200 EXPECTED TO ATTEND : LITTLE CONGRESS DINNER | igzest Event in History of Or-| ganization Promised for To- morrow Night. | the clerical | 11l that ever | e room will at- | 1quet of the | t the R rrow night. At least ng the oflificers of | pitol clericl staff les to members of the ate will gather in what | an important social | pitol Hill employe: t ¢ Representative Lan-| sistant Secretary of | sevelt and Clerk of the | Tage will feature the program, which will t from burlesques by kers of the Little Con- ct as toastmaster. Pro- | talent, including acts from W's Theater, will find a place on | Music will be furnished | ck's dance orchestra of | » Congress is a debatlng | rganized nearly four vears | for the discussion of in the caucus ro building eve s now wid best debating —— | 1E to a recent court decision | need not pay for her photo- | f she is not pleased I‘l{h; no matter if a dozen of hcr( eclare that they “look just 3 ' LT Artificial Eyes Imported The Very Best Made No ‘“starey” appearance, but a perfect imitation of the human eye. We have a very large supply of them, and our Optometrist will give the benefit of his years of expe- rience in fitting them. (LT UTTI LT Reasonably Priced A. Kahn Inc. Optometrists & Opticians 935 F Street N.W. 30 Years at the Same Address WL Bertha Laces $2.00 Yard Many new patterns in Bertha widths of 8 to 10 inches. Cream or white net foundations, edged with the daintiest wide Venise edges. —First Floor. ; X : Braids > Some are i1 the always popular I’a{' ey colorings, and there's 'uo end of ti: plain colors. Many attrac- tive styles and designs. 15¢ . Many New Lines of Smartness in These Springtime Frocks at $25.00 Even those frocks that do not choose a brilliant color to show their smartness have a novelty of design or clever trimming that makes onc long for the carefree days of spring. There are crisp taffetas that stand out in youthful bouffants or quaint ruffles, soft crepes that de- light in panels or sweeping sleeves, and others that choose a novel gir- dle, a touch of flowers, a gay print or attractive beading or embroidery motifs to make them new. Crepe de chines, canton crepes, flat crepes, taffetas and various combinations. Dresses for the very voung miss, as well as somber dresses for the woman of mature years. Simple frocks for daytime wear, lavishly adorned frocks for afternoons, and even some that answer the call for semi-formal evenings. ~—Second Floor. pected dips and flares. " New Hats That Show the Latest Fashion Whims, $6.45 The brilliant display of colors, interspersed with varying tones of navy blue, brown and black, would alone assure you of the really springlike airs these hats assume. But every shape is either a new creation of a new springtime or one of those attractive shapes so well established in fashion’s favor that no showing could be complete without them. hats and small hats, snug-fitting turbans, hats with the roll and tilt of a sport hat, short-back effects and many that have unex- Tagal straw and braid, haircloth, silks, timbo straw and qther materials, including such popular shades as almond green, King’s blue, sand, copen, flame and rose. Large —Second Floor. A Special Offering of 4,000 yards Yard-Wide Percale (Slight Imperfections) 18c¢ va. There are so many spring sewing needs for just such a material as this, we are sure thrifty women will appreciate the big savings. There are some slight imperfections in the weave, but nothing that could affect the satisfaction of the matetial for most pur- poses, and the price is "'way below what the first quality would sell for. Many patterns on light and dark grounds. Plain and Checked Ginghams Formerly 35¢. = 24¢ Here, too, you may save a great deal by choosing from this assortment of plain color and checked ginghams. They are 32 inches wide and a very good quality. —First ¥ teer. Lansburgh & Brother will be open from 9:15 to 1:00 Thursday, W. ton’s Birthday. An at tive program of half-da specials has been prepa: feature—$3,000 worth of genuine imported chamoisette gloves for $1,800. Tomorrow’s an- nouncements will be worth reading. Watch for them! Brurfiwick Records Every Day Besides offering a wide selec- tion of favorite vocal, dance and standard music, Brunswick records now have still another advantage. They are now being released daily, so that it will be possible each day to ask for and receive the latest Brunswick release without having to wait for the list each month. Brunswick records can be played on any machine, and with this new daily releasing service are truly in line to be- come the world’s most popular records. ~—Balcony. “The Audrey” A Charming New Tongue Pump $7.50 Shown either in shining pat- ent leather or dressy black satin, The Audrey may be adapted to almost any phase of the springtime. It may be worn plain or adapts itself well to a-gmart buckle or ornament when a more dressy effect is desired. The covered Spanish heel is both good-looking and comfortable, and it may well claim a place among the smart- est low-priced shoes for spring. All sizes, 214 to 8. —Second Floer. Boncilla Day Wednesday Boncilla preparations belong to every day and every weather, yet just at this trying mid- season period, and just before a holiday, too, when you will want to look your best, we are fedturing these high-class pr'eparations at interesting prices. We have a limited quantity of Boncilla samples, which we will distribute as long as they last, FREE. Boncilla Beauty Set. con- taining several prepa. rations ........... ....$169 Boncilla Face Powder.... 40c Boncilla Vanishing Cream, 40c Boncilla Cold Cream..... 40c Boncilla Soap ... . 25¢ Boncilla Toilet Water. . ..$1.00 Boncilla Extract, ounce. .$2.00 Boncilla Beautifier ...... $1.50 Boncilla Beauty Set, ‘trial Boncilla Beauty Clay Boncilla Compact .. .$1.00 —First Flear. New Sport Socks For Boys and Girls 59¢ Spring days mean many new stockings for the young folks, and these pretty sport socks will give the required wearing qualities, as well as entire satisfaction to their young wearers. They are three-quarter length, with roll tops, fancy ribbed and highly mercerized. They are the practical cordo- van shade that may be worn with almost anything, with' the roll tops of a contrasting color. All sizes, 6 to 10. . ~First Flowe. New Trimming to 50c yard. —First Floor. - handle. 420-430 Seventh Street Nnnllmt: Printed Silks Are Fanned by a New Brilliance Over Seventy Patterns of Printed - Crepe de Chine, $2.95 a Yard Scarcely an Easter frock will fail to be marked in some way with the vogue for printed silks, if not fashioned of prints throughout. . Our Silk Section has spared no pains in gathering together every sort of print the. season offers and is now ready with this splendid collection of— think of it!—over seventy different patterns and colorings. Paisley prints, Oriental prints, prints from Arabia and ancient Egypt, prints from the modern peasantry of many lands. Prints in small conventional patterns, prints flaunting large brilliant designs, prints expressing flowers and vines, prints on delicate light grounds, or on dark rich grounds. And all these patterns have been grouped in this one interesting offering at $2.95 a yard. —Third Floor. Styles for Every Season and Every Taste ~ Tuxedo and Slip-on Sweaters | $3.79 Whether the season requires a sweater of light or medium weight, or whether the occasion demands a tuxedo or a slip-on, here is an assortment—every one of a remarkably high quality— that will give you an almost unlimited range for choosing. | Sweaters of mohair, of wool, of mohair and fiber mixtures, some in the | canventional knitted stitch and others of a novelty weave. | light and dark colors that go with every possible costume. brown, mohawk and green are shown in the tuxedos, with the slip-ons favor- | ing navy, orchid, camel and various two-tone effects. And there are Navy, black, —Second Floor. Emphasizing Housewares This offer proves mutually satisfactory in bringing you to the realization of the soundness of the values to be found in our Sixth Floor. Merchandise of good qual- ity at prices surprisingly low; savings very satisfying—this is the memory you'll have of this sale—an impression sharpened by the offerings for tomorrow, indicative of every opportunity of the sale. American Porcelain Dinnerware 15% reductions on purchases of $7.00 or more from open stock Princess Dogo. A wide variety of patterns to choose from, two of which are illustrated, spray, conventional and bor- der patterns. With a reduc- tion on our already very low prices, with assurance of se- curing china of very pleas- ing quality, this opportunity is well chosen to start a set of attractive dinnerware or make additions to sets al- ready started. including No. 439314, Sure Savings on Household Needs Splendid quality here, all perfect and every one practical and useful—and just see how low we’ve priced them. White Yarn Wall Brush, with a good A time and labor 39c Each ccepcvsies sl eienis No. 3 White Yarn ?fl“ Mop—Large size and a good household wet 59(: mop. Each ....ccvviennnnens Ironing Tntrles1 are sturdy; 514 feet long and adjustable to any height. Each.........7.. 1 '95 Clothesline Props. 8 feet lon and good and strong. Each... 19c saver. Braided Clothesline — Fifty feet of good, strong line...... Black Japanned Coal Hods are of me- dium size, well made and neat- looking. Each::....seessssss 35c Wash Boilers are made of heavy tin, with copper bottom. No. 8 size. Each. . $1.95 Potato Ricers have a heavy black ja- panned frame and strong tin cups Each coeniseainossnasie Mrs. Potts’ Sad Iron Sets—3 heavy, nickeled, solid irons, with stand and handle. Set.... $1.85 Yellow Mixing Bowl Sets—Consist of five nested bowls, good , size. Set...... Seoselen $1.2:) —Sixth Floor.