Evening Star Newspaper, April 8, 1923, Page 14

14 MARIONETTES GIVE EVENING'S PROGRAM Zxcellent Series of Stories and Fables Depicted by Puppets at Art Center. An audience which last packed the room of the Art Center, 1106 Connecticut avenue, where the Rachel Sewall Marionettes were wn, gave vent to hearty laughter en witnessing the t'ny puppets go | ough their paces, in spite of the had to stand and crane thei iecks to see the minlature stage. This was the last yarformance of | Miss Sewall's Marionettes . this sea- son and also the last night of the| laster week carnival which has byen so_successful at the Art Center. The fables and short stories that the marionettes deplcted igcluded tha tale of the peasant and his trained Lear; the story of George Washing- ton and the cherry tree, told in Ce- lightful npnsense verse, and well | slightest night | visualized by the puppe! lsh ballad of a shy maid and her| lover; an exceptionally clever little | ene’ depicting darkles on a planta- tion—an old darkey playing the banjo | and two Wttle pickaninniss dancing; | an Eng- a puppet burlesque on grand operais made by the Y. M. C. A singing; and, most elaborate of all, & circus scene with a jolly clown, a dainty ballet dancer, a tight-rope walker, an elephant and a small dog, which did clever tricks, The marvel of all the scenes was the life-like postures and which the little dolls fell whe by wires and the way their very ex- pressions seemed changed by just the movement of head, hand, “puppeteer,” showed originality combined with a fine sense of artistry in the group of scenes which were pre- sented on this program and she re- ceived the warmest appreciation from her audience. Miss Sewall is a native Washingtonian, but has been absent from the city for some time. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Frank Sewall, pastor of the Church of the New Jerusalem for many years. “Y” SEEKS CLOTHING FOR NEEDY RUSSIANS Appeal Sent Out in Nation-Wide| Drive to Aid Stu- dents. An appeal for clothing to be sent to Russian professors and students . Which is THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. APRIL 8, 1923—PART 1. co-operating in a nation-wide drive for that purpose. The Washington | branch is conducting the campaign hero through a committee headed by W. H. Shipmen. it is stated that women need warm dresses, he coats, stockings and underwear. first, then underwear, shirts, sweaters and 'gloves. ment of clothing will be made o May 1, so_that anything received th month will be sent to Russia. Cloth. ng- may be directed to the Wash- ington Y. M. C. 1736 G “street northwest. The student friendshhip fund, which has for several years aided students all over Europe, is taking an active part in the campaign for | to college men and women. an extension of the campaign con- ducted last year by men living in dormitories of the M. C. A. by which 5,000 students were provided with clothing. The campaign has the indorscment of the American Relief Administration. Sex Equality in Asia, From the New York Sun. the new thing thing refound. the political equality of the sexes was anticipated It has just been dis- r 2400 B. was ruled by a prince and princess with male and | female prefect, and that the woman | had precisely ' the same power as thelir colleagues. often the old | centuries a; | covered that in the |a city in Asia Minor clothing, making an_especial appeal | This is | Y. W. C. A. CALENDAR. Today—Vesper service, Bib- liophilae class, 5, F street. ‘Tomorrow—Girl Scout Coun- cil, 10:30, F street; Y. W. C. A, Chapter Council, 2:30, F st; True Blue Girl Reserves, F street; John Jacob American Legion, 8, F' street. Friendship _Hduse , 3:30, at Friend- : Business Girls’ at F street and E Blue Girl Reserve: street. Thursday—Health talk, Mrs. E. Cook, to employed Girl Reserves, 6:30, F street; Busi- ness Girls' Ciubs, 6:30, at F street and E street; Wohelo Club’s play and dance, 8, F street. Friday—Bon Secour Girl Re- serves, 3, F street; exposition of international Sunday school lesson, 4:45, stre, High School Girl Reserves' Club sup- per, Miss Agnes Peter, speaker, 6, F street; current events lec- ture, J. E. Jones, speaker, 7, F street. Saturday—Children’s gymna- slum and dancing classes, 10-12, F street; All-Round Club's party for Business High Girl Re- serves, 8, F_street; Tip-top Club's dance, 8, F street. A Stock Adjustment Ahead of Time, But Just in Time for You--Tomorrow A Sale! 194 of Our Finest Spring Coats Reduced Distinctive, Highest Type Spring Models of the Finest Pile Fabrics, "From Our Own Stocks, Offered at Greatly Reduced Prices— « 34 Coats— Formerly $39.50 to $45.00, now 90 Coats— Formerly $49.50 to $59.50; now 25 Coats— Formerly $65.00 to $95.00; now $35.’00 $47.50 $59.50 Why are we cutting prices so early in the season? We admit it is unusual—but the heavy early Spring selling has left‘on our racks certain broken lines in which the size range has become broken, and to get them back into groups wherein a woman may find her size, we have made this stock adjustment—naturally it cost us money to do it—but our loss is your gain—and you’re welcome to it! : The Coats Are the Smartest of Spring Styles —They are fashioned of smooth, springweight pile fabrics, such as Fashiona, Nor- mandy, Bolivia, in grays or ‘beige, soft browns, navy or black, and the deep nap catches the Spring sunlight and sets it dancing. In the lot we have included a num- ber of imported Coats fashioned of fine Peau de Peche, a new, lovely, smooth fabric. As for the styles, they may be long, slender and wrap-around, or almost a cape, hav- ing the suggestion of sleeves—however, they achieve the unusual in widely different ways., . All sizes from 16 to 44—choice $35.00, $47.50 and $59.50. o 9 o Spring’s: Snappiest Sandal .Not only, the ‘newest style, but the smartest color— BEIGE—shown in fine, soft suede, with one-strap center and kid trimmings—just enough contrast to be All sizes and widths. Withal real SNAPPY! it’s chic—only 420-30 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST $11.50 e=Second Floor. ANSBURGH & BROTHER Sy P ——— ! Nafl:iionall Gingham Week A Nation-Wide April Shower of Practical Beauty A shower of beluty for those who admire GINGHAM, made up into lovely frocks or shown in a riotous variety of patterns and colorings by the piece. Colors bright as the Summer's sun, yet cool and refreshing. As you view them you cannot help but picture yourself in a frock of GINGHAM. ‘i—"-l:h.'l‘hfi‘ m‘llil.‘sl'l' 234 Mack binding. W19, BPiaid_perosls with math- in "black “biding. $L89. C—Long fine modal with a4 tie sash. 51':"! m and chambray. $1.60. iy — i 4 of plain . §1.69. Y E—Pias front panel. ending’ lll .‘IA.I ends. A ;I:A-K I!':‘d bain ‘snd” ohambrey: ¥ 9 ¥ veile oollar s o For i Fimpee $1.29 We have been preparing for this event for weeks. instance where we secured a special lot at a lower than prevail- Aing price, we held them in reserve. Gingham Week—and a Real Value-Giving Sale of 1,000 Barmon Porch and Home Dresses (Fifty Becoming Styles—Six Illustrated) $1.69 $2.49 In every In this way we accumulated enough of these distinctive original Barmon designed dresses to satisfy the demands of hundreds of economy wise women, who will no doub take full advantage of this sale, for the values are such that we cannot duplicate! BARMON DRESSES are practical—very much so. They are adjustable. The most difficult figures can be perfectly fitted. They are finished with reinforced seams, roomy armholes, buttons firmly attached. A Barmon Dress can be lengthened without sewing. Each dress has cloth for mending. They are wonderful! BARMON DRESSES are fashioned of the finest quality fast-color GINGHAM, Tissues, Madras, Cham- bray, Crepes and Percales—and the checks and plaids are so sprightly and Summerlike ; the cretonnes, pique and organdy trimmings are so dainty; the touches of handwork so decorative that the dresses will be most useful for hpme, porch or trips downtown All sizes 34 to 52 are in the three lots, but not in each style. Come early—secure the prettiest.—=Third Floor. Ginghams Are Favorites for Girlies’ Summer Frocks Two Groups of Smart Styles $1.98 and $2.98 Because ginghams are so refreshingly youthful, nothing will ever take their place in any season for the girl of school age. Here are some new frocks, selected with Gingham Week in view, to show how very smart and dressy pretty ginghams can be. Some of the ‘dresses are trimmed with organdie collar and cuffs; some have a deep Bertha collar; some accent their colorings with trimming of white pique and others choose hand-embroidery in black or a con- trasting shade; some are made with panties to match, and some have no end of novel pockets, panels, sashes and other new touches. For girrs of 8 to 14 years. Girle’ Gingham Frocks, $1.00 With late Spring and Summer school days in view, no practical mother could resist laying in a supply of these dresses. Their colors are so bright and pretty, they wash fresh as new, and there is just a host of neat styles to. choose from. Some combine a plaid with plain color and some have trimmings of contrast. Sizes 8 to 14 years. —Fourth Floor. The Summer’s N Ginghams Imported Zephyr Dress Ginghams—32 inches wide. An unusually fine grade at a special price. Checks, broken checks, plaids and plain shades. 75c Including A wide Domestic Dress Ginghams—32 inches wide. some of the best known popular makes. choice of colors, in checks, plaids, stripes and plain shades. Yard 35c Dress Ginghams—32 inches wide. Practical and du- rable, showing many smart colorings, in checked, plaid and broken plaid patterns. Special, 22c Scotch Ginghams—32 inches wide. The beauty and brilliance of these need not be elaborated upon. Every sort of checked, plaid and striped 48c design. Yard Tissue Ginghams—Imported and domestic. 36 inches wide. Sheer and summery, in a full range of gingham patterns and colorings. Yard, Peter Pan Ginghams—Yard wide, in the most popular plain shades. A soft, fine quality, suitable for dresses and trimmings. Yard 58C —First Floor. Cunning Gingham Frocks for the Little Tot, $2.95 One is never too young to start wearing ginghams, and their smartness will appeal to even the tiniest tot. These dresses are shown in the simple styles that should be shown in a little tot’s dress, yet they make up in color whatever they may lack in furbelows. Blue, pink, rose, lavender, yellow, green and tan, in plaids and checks, most of them made with matching panties. Sizes 2 to 6 years. —Fourth Floor. LANSBURGH & BROTHER 420-430 SEVENTH STREEF NORTHWEST L - Ve e