Evening Star Newspaper, March 8, 1923, Page 10

0 (L “DOPEY" REAL SERVICE Private Waiters’ Affair One of Most Dec-lightful in All His Young Life. BY W. H. CLAGETT. Dear folks: When I was a little tiny whipper- snapper a waiter once slipped me two helpin's of ice cream when my al- lotment was one, and I never forgot the favor! Later, durin’ the thrills of a rovin' period and stranded in Des Moines, Iowa, anothér server srub-staked me for three days, until my rellef “package® arrived, and again T was most grateful! So, feelln’ extry appreciative towards men of callin’. when Charles D. Long. secretary of the Association Private Walters of the District of Columbia, personally Invited me to cut-in at the twentleth annual masquerade ball of the organization at Rauscher's last night, it was with the keenest dee- light T accepted instantal And take it trom me, I'm turrible glad I went, for I not only came in lose contact with the undisputed of the much-claimed {ce,” but witnessed one t dazzlin' costume balls it's n my pleasure to experience !n my horn days. and between you'n T've cnjoyed not a few born day of Waiters. waiters eut_to their co-workers. butlers and valets of the ch and grand of our fair clty, and the sumptuous repast was ved along about midnight moren 6 keer-free merrymakers had zathered in the beautifully decorated Yoom of the Connecticut avenoo maison! My card_read “from 10 pm. to § am, R.S. V. P.,” and while the hours -wers a bit off my schedule, the let- ters proved helpful, as I took them 1o mean “register samples Volstead prohibits” and bein’ one of the extry- dry variety, I was doubtless saved the inconvenience of much fiddlin’ at the checkroom! No, 1 _was not masked! T detest masks! They not only tickle my nose, but savor so much of chicanery and. moreover, if a young woman is not sufficiently impressed with my plain, lones', open-work face-plece to trust hersel? in my keepin’ durin’ a few pesky whirligigs, then she can keep movin', for I'd never dee-ceive her! And even with those principles I dawnced till exhausted! As early as 9:30 long lines of au- tomoblles clogged trafic on the popu- lar thoroughfare. and so great was the crowd of early comers that H. J. ing, president of the association, ckly conferred with his feller offi- originators all we. ! E and Dan McFarlan, leader of Irving Boerstein's orchestra. was wig-wagged shoot,” the grtes were thrown open and the big doin's were on! A Success by Far. Itchin’ to set foot on the well-greased floors, little time was lost by the ar- tistically costumed revelers in reachin’ the grand ballroom, and in_less time than I can writé, pretty Colombines, Hawallan princesses, Marie Antoinettes, Duchesses of Marlborough, ~squaw 1ASQUE BALL SHOWS | maidens, cowgirls, Red Cross nurses, | Scotch lassfes, Irish colleens, gypeles and the Lord knows what, were dancin’ their shapely feet off with stalwart Pierrots, Mexican toreadors, Spanish bull-fighters, bejooled Shieks, Indlan chiefs, mountebanks, courtiers, Englieh caster-mongers and plain common or garden newspaper reporters, and when it was all over, and the tired participants started callin’ thelr carry-alls, it was generally conceded that by far the most suceessful ball ever staged by the A. P. W. had been brought to & close on that March the seventh! Thurefore, kind folks, and especially tihem of the ses-lect of the city, if on rigin’ today you had to mix coffee or lace your own shoes just hold in your wrath for their was a reason! I thank you. DOPEY DAN. Why Take Chances? When you have been out with your Camera and have every reason to suppose that” you have made several excellent pictures you should not take chances on having them turn out failures through faulty or care- less handling during that delicate process of finishing. You have a right to expert attention and you are sure of getting it if you bring Jour work to this Shop. We handle every order individually and see to it that you get the best results obtainable from every negative. Are you taking advantage of our Same-day service? The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Poster's Shop.) 14th St., onc deor from Pa. Ave. Would You Be Beautiful? Beauty has been the quest of all ages. Thousands of BAND CONCERT. By the United States Soldiers’ Home Band Orchestra, John S. M. Zimmermann, director, at Stanley Hall, Soldlers’ Home, this evening, beginning at 5:50 o'clock. (The public is cordially invited to attend these concerts.) March, “Old Glory Goes March- Morceau. “Serenade”. C: Scenes from the extravaganza, “Ziegfeld’s Follies of 1921, Friml-Herbert Fox-trot, “Fascination”..Silvers ‘Waltz sulte, “Danube Waves,” . Ivanovici Finale, “By’ the Sapphire Sea” (Requested) ......Ted Snyder “The Star Spangled Banner” POISON VICTIM SURVIVES. Student’s Father at Bedside in Uni- versity Hospital. Esmond 1. Council, a sophomore in the Medical School of George Wash- ington University, is in George Wash- ington University Hospital recovering from the effccts of a poleon he is sald to have taken Tuesday after- noon while in school. THE ‘EVENING MONTAGUE DESCRIBES POWER OF THE PRESIDENT Virginia Representative Explains Political Convention and Elec- toral College Laws. “The power of veto vested in the President of the United States is im- mense,” Representative Andrew I Montague of Virginia said in an ad- dress_on “The Executive Branch of [the Government,” at a meeting of the Washington Study at the High- lands apartments, yesterday. “The President exercises more pow- er than the King of England or t heads of many other governments he sald, and pointed out that the po er of veto was one of the greatest en- joyed by the executive. He also refer- red to the power of pardon as another example of the great authority which he_has. He gave a brief history of the Constitution and stated that he did not believe those who drew it up ever realized the full power which would be developed by those holding office under it, but praised it highly for its worth, He dwelt for some length on how the republican and democratic con- ventions are conducted, emphasizing the methods of making nominations for the presidency: stating that “an officer of the federal government. such as the President or Vice Presi- dent, could not be elected a dele- Council is believed to have swal- lowed the poison because he feared he had not made good in his studles, but Dr. Oscar B. Hunter, assistant dean, spoke of him as being a splen- did student. The young man's father was summoned from. his home, in Ralelgh. N. C., and was at his son’s bedside last night. b gate because of the too great in- fiuence that they might have, also that a member of the electoral col- lege, while serving in the capacity of an elector, cannot be an officer of the federal government. However, he stated, “as senators and representa- tivey have been held by the Supreme Court not to be officers of the federal THE LOUVRE 1115 1117 F STREET Approved Suits Fashion is very definite in its preferment this season—and our designers have held closely to the styles presented by the best taste and strongest demand. The Twill and Cords—and Sportive Checks—in Box, Balkan and Straightline Models. Featuring: Two-=piece Suits at $49.50 Three-piece Suits at $65 to $150 Beautiful Frocks Not only designed and finished in ef- fective taste—and with marked cxclusive- ness—but developed in the most favored Silk Crepes, Paisley Combinations and Novelty fabrics. Featuring $40-50 and $§0.50 Coats and Wraps Styles that are confined to our showing —and confirmed by most exclusive fashion. In the Smart Sport Coats, the Wrappy Dress Coats and Flowing Capes— $27.50.-to $1G5.00 44t D W 1 L Bl When one is pretty and, well—shapely **Chiffon™ Silk Hosiery —does add a lot! 5o\ernmenl. they can be elected as elegates to the conventions.” He urged members of the study to give i::l! matter consideration, in view of © influence that a senator or rep- resentative might have as a delegate. "‘Ralarrlnl to treaty-making, hesald ere {5 considerable question among Jeglislators of the government as to oW far the power of treaty-making may go in the future. N RED CROSS AUXILIARY. _ Formation of an auxillary consist- ing of sixty-eight employes of the Eltional headquarters, American Red TOSs, was announced last night by Miss Mabel T. Boardman, secretary of the national organization. Mem- bers of the auxillary have pledged two hours a week for the volunteer ier““ work recently inaugurated by Miss Boardman. The auxiliary wiil be trained in first aid, home care of ll:; sick, hygiene and surgical dress- These workers will also make gar- ments and knitted articles for ‘dis tribution at the hospitals. “Just Like Home"” 516 12th Street N.W. 50c Luncheon 65¢ Dinner Also a Ia Carte “With Service” 11130 to 230 4130 to 7 Formerly Shloss Cafeteria Prescriptions of MRS. N. C. COON Unequaled for Hair and ! : Cumple: .\l;:fl{‘l"w':zl'd.( I‘ or dry hair & itching sealps. mr‘V‘ e resm: Absorbs all 5. ¥ builder and maken that at Ates. Colfaret o ¢, "THURSDAY, GOVERNMENT SAVINGS ON LEASES EXPLAINED Gordon Ramsay Tells Real Estate Board How Members Can Aid Officials. Gordon Ramsay, chairman of the interdepartmental board of con- tract adjustments and charged with supervision of rental activities of the government, told of plans for saving federal funds through careful formu- lation of government leases, in ad- dressing members of the Washington Real Istate Board at their luncheon this afternoon at the City Club, Mr. Ramsay outlined the various functions of “his office and pointed out how gealtors could be of as SMARCH--8; ~1923. sistance to the government in ren- dering advice on subjects of which they have expert knowledge. Revi- sions made in the stand: form of leases promulgated for use by de- partments and hranches of the e ernment in renting quarters private interests, to pro- tect the rights not only of the gov- ernment, but of private parties to the contracts, were explained. The board assured Mr. of the co-operation of realtors in car- rying on activities of the govern- ment affecting real estate and rents Benjamin F. Adams, chairman of the luncheon ocommittes, presiged. —_— Miss Myrtle Caine, who is known as the “Flapper Legislator of Minne- sota,” is one of the leaders in a cam- paign being waged in thet state to pass a law glving father's names to children born out of ‘wedlock, and granting them full property rights. Henderson’s—Standard for Quality ! Established Over 50 Years _ Marp Jane Inm/| James B. Henderson 1108 G Street—ain 7675-7676 INSURE RESTFUL SLEEP « that’s essential to all. " A comfortable mattress means WE MA ood rest at night, and %{E MATTRESSES to order, also REPAIR MATTRESSES, doing the work in OUR OWN SHOPS, under TGlad to submit estimates for vour consideration. PRICES ARE REASONABLT our personal supervision. Inspection incurs no obligation to purchase Incomparable Costume Suit Event Very Specially Priced For Friday and Saturday In a Costume Suit of Embroidered Piquette Twill with a Separate Blouse of Pharaoh Special S ale Easter Millinery For Friday & Saturday Hats, the one dress item of all others that can express indi- viduality so dear to the heart of femininity. And especially at Easter time are you so very par- ticular about the right Chapeaux. Gay flowers and ribbons, bright colors and soft handle the irregu- lar brim, which, by the way, plays so_important a part in Spring Millinery, in a_manner charming to perceive. They fairly radiate Easter—and are so smart! Values .59 tordlh... .. .. $4= 932 F N.W. 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Exceptional Values Tomorrow In Our DowNstairs STORE House Dresses — Cottage Frocks In many effective combinations of plain and figured mate« rials, and embodying new trimming ideas. Just the thing for house and porch wear. In slip-over styles. Round and square necks. For Friday only. MATERIALS Chanbray Ginghant Linene Cretonne TRIMMINGS Contrasting col- s. Black Rick- and Braid Girls’ One and Two Piece Dresses Regulation Dresses, made of fine Lonsdale jean, $ 1 .98 with lincne coliars and cuffs, trimmed with linen braid. Inset pockets and embroidered emblem on slecve. In white and blue and a few khaki. Al lises. Regular $495 quality. Iriday only Downstairs Store Women’s Gowns Of Windsor Crepe: “Wash and Ready” label on each garment 1l cut: short full slecves: neat designs; in pink, blue and orchid. 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