Evening Star Newspaper, September 16, 1923, Page 56

Parent-Teacher Activities. [This column is conducted under the auspices of the District of Columbla br of the Natlonal Congress of - Mothers Parent- Heacher Associations.] Tomorrow the public schools all over Washington will be opening Hundreds of children will be making their way to the schoolhouse, there 1o receive training which very largely ‘will influence all their after years. Regardless of the sort of home from which the child goes forth, in nearly every instance, there are certain things which the parents will do be- fore the tramping of theme hundreds of little feet are schoolward bound. First of 4ll, th will be a replenish- ing of the wardrobes of the children. ‘When school opens family pride de- mands that the boy or girl attend in whole garments that are clean and in the ling mod: incased in stoc! ily, the and shoes. school ma al condition. It | is gratifying to know that special at- 1 lucation of the children. cry child represents something, a value in his own character; waiting to be told how or what to do. The child may not be able to even give expression to his thoughts in the , but gaze with pleading elp from the teacher. The | t the first interests of them in a s matter-of-fact due emp! atis How him ‘When th can educate spontaneous driving Inter not need to be compell ns. The er may force 0 100k _at his book, but she | vent the wish from fulfill cannot, unless s interest, p: moment the e er will be plenty of t for the child hoped th: will be ch child to bring out and develop those 1 Children_ are often adult comfort. Th the child follow his own w to food . clothes and f The paren hes the al food the only ri- pect sive- f the teach- important = =) E E TV BENJAMIN 618 12th St. N.W. oA new vanishing cream deodorant—scientifically correct! “There are two chief types of perspiration trouble. I_n one, excessive moisture is the great difficulty. In the other, moisture may be very slight and yet there is the usual unpleasant odor against which everyone must be on guard. Soap and water cannot prevent it. Especially for this latter class the makers of Odorono have perfected Creme Odo- rono. This fragrant cream deodorant is correctly com- pounded on a new SCIe!.Itlfic principle and is entirely different from any other deodorant. For perspiration odor Creme Odororo is the per- fect every day under-arm toilette. Used every morn- ing, it is immediately effec- 1 their feet | < 1 different Parent-Teacher A il 7Y v, o R0t ek 00000 s s sass00ss V0" NEW_ENGLAND JFURRIERS sociations this year is to have a par- ent-teacher assoclation in every school in the District of Columbia. There will be a Christmas sale and bazaar held by the District of Columbia Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teacher Assoclations early in Decem- ber. Mrs, A. M. Baggs, president of the Force Parent-Teacher Assoclation, Las been appointed the general chal man, and every school club will be. re rtsented on the committee. Each asso- clation will be expected to contribute toward the sale. The proceeds will be used to defray the running e: the organization and for the headquarters building fund of the Dls- trict of Columbia Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Assoclations, Last December the first bazaar ever the Ebbitt Hotel, and it was very su ful both fin ause of the ery parent-teacher asso- ation in Washington. Mrs. Baggs Is {full of enthusiasm for the coming sale hopes to make it an even greater success than that of last year. She | expects to appoint her assistants in the | | very near future and will present a well organized plan at the first meeting of the Congress of Mothers and Parent- | Teacher Associations. When the school doors are thrown n on Monday for the children of ington it will be found in many that the school yards are still with empty portable buildings. ‘Many children who have been kept |out of town all summer where they | could play in safety and comfort will now be forced to play in the streets With the opening of the will making plany for their first Will ever dent of a HEAVY FINES IMPOSED ON TRAFFIC OFFENDERS | One Law Violator Pays $75 for Driving While Intoxicated. Others Incur Penalties. In the Traffic Court these cases were disposed of: Edward J. Chap- man, charged with driving his auto- | mobile while’ drunk. was fined $75. William A. charged with a simi- ! paid a flne of $50. Wil- j 1 charged w! Ithout an operator' ut license tags, THE SUNDAY - given by the organization was held in |} ch case ) n {fine of $23 for speedin ——— paid a proportion to population sixteen s ny divorces are granted ed Statey as in Canada. Reputation means everything when you purchase FURS HE confidence which T hundreds of Washing- touians have in the judgment and knowledge of Mr. Sherman make it worth while for you to consider us in the *purchase of that coat or wrap. Whether you desire Hud- son Seal, Caracul—Jap Mink, etc—you are sure to find only the finest skins here— AND MODERATELY PRICED! Chokers, Scarfs, Coats, Wraps, etc. REMODELING specialize in the ren and 10de uts. will of our trans- SHERMAN, Prop. Frank. 6355 tive and gives complete all day protection. And it vanishes at once from_the skin and is non- greasyl You may use it without fear of staining or spotting your clothing. Then, too, it is so soft and smooth; will never harden or dry up. A wonderful convenience to use every day or for quick special use, as when dressing for an affair where one’s personal daintiness ‘must be above reproach; or in traveling. Men like its convenience. And it is economical, too; a tube lasts a month or six weeks with daily use. Try Creme Odorono; you can obtain it at any toilet counter, large tube, 25¢. Creme ODO-MO ~ oy STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ¢, SEPTEMBER "1 HAT store serves its patrons best that maintains the highest standard of quality in its merchandise— and reflects in its prices its buying prestige. ; You'll find this that kind of a store. account. Attracti\;e : : Floor Coverings In the first pl red room, The mar lates and Stair Carpetiugs and Linoleum And we add another feature—the privilege of a charge House and‘ Herrmann ¢ is just what you are looking for—no_matter for what productions and best qualities are ass embled here—in And we've priced them the House & Herrmann w gs—in Hall and at saving prices. Carpets—for Halls and Stairs All standard 27-inch width; and in most pleasing new patterns. Tapestry Stair Carpets. .. 70c yd. Tapestry Hall and Stair Carpets 5 Tapestry Hall and Sta’ - Carpets ............$1.60 yd. Velvet Hall and Stair Carpets ............$1.98 yd. Velvet Hall and Stair Carpets ............$2.85 yd. Tapestry and Axminster Rugs Our choice selection of effective patterns in usable sizes. Axminster Rugs, 27x54 in... $4.50 Axminster Rugs, 36x63 in... $7.00 Axminster Rugs, 6x9 feet. ..$27.00 Axminster Rugs, 71,x9 feet, $34.00 Axminster Rugs, 81,x10, feet . Lo+ $41.50 Axminster Rugs, 9x12 feet. . $46.50 Axminster Rugs, 9x12 feet. .$57.50 Axminster Rugs, 9x12 feet. .$40.00 Tapestry Rugs, 9x12 feet. ..$23.85 Rich Velvet Rugs Heavy quality, closely woven—beautiful harmonious colors. 2xstanches .o Lo ot ve Semee 814x10%% feet 9x12 feet . Chenille Rugs Wool Chenille—soft and luxurious- plain colors and Oriental Patterns, of rich appearance and durable quality. 27 A - $9.00 <54 inche: $14.50 $16.00 $80.00 36x63 inches 36x72 inches. 9x12 feet Velvet Rugs in plain colors—Old Ro. or Green—with toned band bor- 558.50 ders. 9x12 feet Worsted Rugs Seamless Worsted—the yarn being drawn through the entire body of the rug, so that the pattern shows. on the reverse side. 54 inches..... x10%% 9x12 feet Wilton Rugs—for Rooms and Halls Wilton Rugs, 27x54 inches. . $9.50 Wilton Rugs, 36x63 inches. . $15.00 Wilton Rugs, 8Y,x10Y; feet, $75.00 Wilton Rugs, 9x12 feet. .. ..$80.00 Wilton Rugs, 27x54 inches. .$11.50 Wilton Rugs, 36x63 inches. . $18.00 Wilton Rugs, 81;x10'/, feet, $90.00 Wilton Rugs, 9x12 feet. ....$98.50 Wilton Hall Rugs, 2Y4x9 feet .. .... ... .. $18 Wiltor: Hall Rugs, R 3x12 feet ... Armstrong Celebrated Linoleums Inlaid and Printed, by the yard—for rooms, halls and stairs—or in attractive Rug Patterns. 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Coxwell Armchair (EBxactly as Ilustrated) The Chair for utmost com- fort—with deep seat ; correctly poised back; and perfectly de- signed arm: Fitted with loose cushion, spring seat; and up- holstered back. Cushion and back covered with patterned Velour; arms and front of plain Velour, Mahogany - fin- ished for exposed $37:§—_9 framme iz s g (Exactly as Illustrated) It's 60 inches long, and the top is of solid Mahoguy—in the new Brown tone. Note the octagon-shaped pillar ends and the new type of floor-level con- 335.00 necting stretcher—which adds so much to the eftective appearance T rryswtw) N Mantel Mirror (Exactly as Ilustrated) .. Designed for use on the mantel or above the sidecboard. 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Splendid size piece; spring uphol- stery ; with loose spring-filled seat cushions; strong construc- ' 58050 velow. 510090 Spinet Desk (Bzactly as Illustrated) Of combination Mahogany —with excellent finish; and a most convenient -interior arrangement for ¢ ¢ writing' materi- szs:li als. SPECIAL. . Tapestry, House and Herrman _ “Furniture_of Merit”