Evening Star Newspaper, December 3, 1923, Page 12

B} MRS. McCORMICKS MEET, By the Associated Press. Chicago has been awalting a thrill !long devoted to the arts, the psychic |and even more prosalc business, failed B to obtain the anticipated excitement. Society, { The two women met without a formai McCor- | introduction at a McCormick family December mick brought his second wife, Ganna | dinner given at the fashionable casino. Walska, the Polish singer, back to The dinner was given by Miss Christmas A . N\ & Savings W Checks 2 .Cashed R - 420430 7TH ST. N.W. when the beautiful singer should | the late R. Hall McCormick, who today CH|CAGO M'SSES THRILL ‘meet soclally the competent Mrs. Edith | explained: the daughter of John D. Rockefeller, Rockefeller McCormick, her predecessor, | I thought it would be pleasant to|and her escort, Edwin Krenn, Swiss i have ail members of my family pres- | architect, left to attend a ball. ent at my dinner dance.” did not sit together and were not formally introduced, they were ob-|volves 18,000 times an hour, served to chat with each other later in the evening. It was done alto-|a year If constantly in use. LN AR AR R AR R 2R R 2R R R AR 2 R T PR A R 2t AR 2t Y I 2 A 2 PR O A A A 2 A AR AR IR P PR AR AR AR IR S AR PR AN PR SR A THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Elizabeth McCormick, daughter of | gether gracefully, observers sald, and later Mrs. Rockefeller McCormick, Although the two Mrs, MeCormicks the Store of , JANSBU OUR ONLY STORE The balance wheel of a watch re- h means that it travels about 2,500 miles D. ¢, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1923. CHICAGO OPERA SINGERS "WANT TO BE AMERICANS By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, December 3.—Four of the principal foreign artists with the Chicago Civie Opera Company are Practical Jifts RGH &B@Tflfi@ e seeking American citizenship, it be-|intends to apply for his first natura-|allegiance to the Amerlcan govern lization papers during the present|Tient. came known Saturday. They are Georges Baklanoff, Rus- sian baritone; Tito Schipa and Giullo Season. Crimi, Itallan tenors, and Harry Steier, German _tenor. Mr. Crimi already had applied for | his and Mr. Steler, who has been in Mr.' Baklanoff took out first nat-|the United States less than uralization papers five years ago and | months, has signified his intention of will apply for his second papers next | becoming an American citizen. Tuesday. Friends of Mr. Schipa, who [ was a recent visitor at the federal —_— 1s {11 on the Pacific coast, say that he!building in Chicago, where he swore ! “bliss.” Christmas Savings Checks Cashed FRANKLIN 7400 Annual Christma ’ 3 ; HRISTMAS silks for new gowns and trimmings; Christmas silks for gifts that are really worth while; Christmas silks to meet every holiday festivity. And we are meeting 53 Sale Christmas sale that brings you the most favored weaves at a decided economy. Six Rich Dress Silks Satin canton, heavy canton, flat crepe, crepe de chine, silk radium and satin charmeuse, all 40 inches wide, and $ 65 of a superior quality. All the wanted . dress shades, as well as lighter colorings. Black Chiffon Velvet, 40 inches wide, for luxurious gowns and wraps. A’ beautiful quality....... $4‘39 A Warm Gift of Beacon Bath Robing, 89c Yard SUFFICIENT yardage for a warm bath robe is an acceptable gift to a person of any age. Our assortment is shown in a number of patterns, Indian, conventional and floral, besides many juve- nile designs. All colors. Yard wide. Cord sets to match, 38c. Duckling Fleece, Special, 25¢ For light bath robes for children, this pretty printed flannelette is most appropriate. The designs are espe- cially appealing to the small folks. Good Quality Percales, 19¢ Stripes, figures and checks—just the thing for those practical shirts and blouses your boy needs. Some on gray and blue grounds. Colorful Ginghams, 19c¢ Bright plaids and checks, in all the gay colors you could wish, make these ginghams especially attractive for winter frocks and aprons. 32 inches wide. STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Women Choose Rengo Belt Corsets For Their Exclusive Features R ENGO BELT REDUCING CORSETS have four wonderful, exclusive features: They have the exclusive Rengo Belt feature which will straighten the abdominal line readily and comfortably. They are the strongest corsets made and will stand any strain a stout woman may demand. They are supplied with elastic webbing at the right places, in the right way. , They will hold their shape through long periods of wear, because they are made for the service stout women require, having unusual features of tailoring which insure retention of original shapeliness and-fine extra strength materials. Rengo Belts are priced $3.50 to $8.00. THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Umbrellas Protect You From Useless Giving For men, women and chillren, here are umbrel- las to meet the demands of your purse. Men’s Umbrellas of Union Silk, a durable mix- ture of silk and linen. Many handles to choose from...cecceceees 2 $6-00 Men’s Umbrgllas, of Ameri- ican cotton taffeta with silver- trimmed or horn- capped handles. .. $3-00 Women’s Silk Gloria Um- brellas, with handles of carved wood, some with $3.00 bakelite caps .... ‘Women’s Pure Silk Um- brelllas with taped edge. Navy, purple, brown, ( green and black. . $4- 50 Women’s Pure Silk Umbrellas in colors and black. Carved wood handles with amber tips d Women's Silk' Um- elrll) s %.u. v $5- 50 brellas with satin or Children’s Silk Gloria v%:os grain. border. Umbrellas in red or rved amber or. wood blue handles of amber \Viti‘l rings or leather straps .,. $3-00 Girls' Umbrellas in colors guaranteed “fast, - and rainproof, Amber handles, . _some sil- vercapped $5-95 Children’s Cotton . Gloria- Umbrellas, fast black and rain-proof. Handles handles ma o $1.50 UGnk $2.00 STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER PRPRTPFEPPRPPRDRDRPDDD R S —Black Chiffon Velvet, a finer all-silk quality, mnon-crushable. 40- For smart draping.... $5‘65 inch. Attractive Gift Silks For lingerie and outer garments, these silks are among the season’s most Charmeuse, changeable taf- 95 ties. Crepe de chine, plain or printefi, $ 65 feta, satin de luxe, chiffon taffeta, trico . fine radium, black chiffon taffeta, satin O Many colors. popular. jersey and silk duvetyne. THIRD FLOOR. . Silks of Silks vour demands not only with new and increased assortments, but with a special Need for Every Specially priced is this group of pop- ular silks, much below their real quali- duchess, Manchu pongee and tub silks. Wide-wale Corduroy, in rich light and dark colorings. For robes and negli- 85C ZECS c.cvenreccvscscssssnenccns Season’s Best Dress Sale Brings Astonishingly Smart Styles at » $16.00 E were amazed ourselves at the remarkable assortment of dresses this special purchase brought forth. Not only are there dresses for every occasion—for busi- ness, street, afternoon, and also for dances and dinners—but they are styles that reflect the newest American and foreign modes, seldom found in dresses at this low price. ’ Chiffon Velvets, Canton Crepes, Chiffons, Spanish Laces, Matelasse, Twill Bloom, Taf- fetas, Poiret Twill and Wool Jersey are some of the materials you will find in this interest- ing group. Dark street shades, some with bright trimmings, and a number of the high colors for the after-sundown hours. Sizes for misses and.women, 16 to 46, and extra sizes. BECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER WINTER COATS $35.00 Surprising Value, Too! VEN if your first glance at the price suggests that these coats are not as fine as you expected to buy, you will no doubt change your mind after you have seen them, and save several dollars for vourself besides. Many of the coats in this sale are samples, Just one of a kind, and the representatives of higher-priced lines. All are of deep-pile weaves, such as bolivia, franzette, lustrosa, excello, bona- vaine; ormandale, and are adorned with rich fur " trimmings. . Collars, and sometimes cuffs, of gray squirrel, viatka squirrel, platinum wolf, genuine beaver, nutria and taupe fox complete their air of high-priced luxury. Sizes for misses and women, 16 to 44. SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER ~. Pillow Tubing, for pil- Costume Velveteen, in navy, golden brown, seal, burgundy and black. Fast color and pile...ce.. $2'25 Velvet Dresses Are Smartest for Girls HESE dresses of rich, twill- m back velvet are designed especially for girls of 7 to i 14 years, but there is a touch of dignity in their soit fabric and demure styling. Some are fashioned on straight lines, while others have a waist line. Embroidery and ribbon in pretty colors make an attractive finish. Girls’ Rain Capes $1.98 and $2.98 Full sweep rain capes, guaran- teed waterproof, that keep the little miss and all her belongings nice and dry. They have attached hoods, lined with plaid. Girls’ Rain Outfits, $3.98 Rubberized rain coat, hat and school bag to match, a convenient combination with which to meet the win- ter storms. The coats are full belted and equipped with large pockets. In navy or tan. Sizes 8 to 14 years. FOURTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Domestics Make Practical Gifts @HOOSE from these high-grade bed linens and do- mestics, and give gifts that are sure to please the practical home keeper. Atlantic Sheets, fine quality, hemstitched. x90. Extra Double-bed fi!x:?i(t)y $1-25 size, 81x90.. $1-69 Embroidered and Hem- Taped Edge Sheets, gitched Pillowcases, 43x pure finished. Excellent 136, in beautiful la ‘;." de ‘g‘l"g designs. Each.. 59C quatael Initial Pillowcases, with 90 eeveeesees $1'39 lace and scalloping, 45x 36. Pair, $1.50 and $1.75. Fine Cambric, for un- dergarments and chil- Wearever Sheets for double beds, low and bolster cases, without seaming. 36 to 45 inch width. dren’s wear. Yard ccocioonovo 35c Yard wide. Yard 25c THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER The New Lustire Pottery Table Lamps $25 Combine Beauty With Usefulness in Giving ERE'S a gift sure to be received with enthusiasm by any of your friends or relatives who keep house. A Roseville Lustre Pottery Lamp, in blue,old rose or taupe, with rich bronze-finished base and mountings. - Gorgeous shades of brocaded silk and geor- gette “are finished with two-tone silk fringe and valance. Equipped with two-light cluster—an in- comparable value—wonderful, enduring gift. SIXTH FLOOE, LANSBURGH & BROTHER The K Yo 3 dvisor \suggests‘a Dainty Lingerie There is intimacy and per- sonal charm in a gift of fine lingerie that cannot fail to appeal even to that puzzling woman who “has just every- thing.” To give gifts such as these will win you praise for your exquisite taste and thoughtfulness. Soft Underthings of Glove Silk The very touch of glove silk is caressing, and every woman loves it. You may give just a vest or just bloomers, or a matching suit. Besides the heavy Kayser silk, there is a ribbed knitted silk, lighter and more clinging. Of course, there is plenty of pink, or- chid and white, besides the new underwear favorite, black. Vests are $2.50 and $2.95 Bloomers are $3.50 to $5.00 If You Want to Give Your Handwork Three-quarters of a yard of silk lingerie tubing makes a delightful seamless vest, with very little work. Just hem the top and bottom and attach ribbon straps. It is shown in a variety of plain and fancy weaves, in pink, flesh, orchid and white. And tomorrow it is included in our Annual Christmas Silk Sale. Special at $1.25 a yard. Pandora surprise Boxes Ii you want to give a genuine surprise, ask the Gift Advisor to pack a Pan- dora box for you. You may choose the pieces of lingerie to go in it, or may leave it entirely to her. Silk or Philippine under- things, silk petticoats, neg- ligees and boudoir caps make delightful surprise contents. There is no extra charge for packing these boxes. Choose Sets or Single Pieces From These Silk Vests and Step-ins, each, $2.98 to $10.95. Silk Gowns, $495 to $16.95, Silk Envelope Chemise, $2.95 to $14.95. ‘. Handmade Philippine ‘and Porto Rican Undergar- ments, $1.95 to $3.95. Boudoir Caps, $1.00 to $2.95. Silk Petticoats and Petti- bockers ‘to match, each, $5.95. The Gift Advisor will shop with you or for you, and offer suggestions of suitable gifts for any person on your list. @@@@@%‘3@@@ @@@@W@@@@@@@@?@ TRPPTPRRRPBR The youngest applicant for divorce who ever appeared in court at Evane two | ville, Ind, is Helen Barr, a fourteen year-old bride, who asked for a dis He | solution of the martial bonds afte: one month's experience of wedded