Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1923, Page 34

f_84 fluenced by American initlative. The construction of your Navy airship {was a great- engineering feat, and | the acquisition of German airship as- BRI"SH PRUGRESS [ BlRely 5o have farrenching mect: - INFLYING TRACED Benefit to Britain. “Aviation should not vpe regarded Duke of Sutherland Says Em- | E¥op. s France o Gormans. - “England’s effort is to develop com- pire Is Abreast of World in Aviation. e ac- ember 20.—Tribute yunding achievements" o in alrcraft industry, which he a dinner in his hon da to study American nd regards fiying as essential ¢ us is shipping, he said, upon rivalry in the air as il e His govern- ving to do It to the and’s airship R be i - _THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON,' D. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBEE 20, 1923. Woodmard & Lathrop DOWN STAIRS STORE Christmas Specials mercial flying, and at the same time provide for its air defenses.in pro- portion to the size and importance of the British empire. The English pro- pose to link the dominions together as closely as the British Isles have already been linked to the conti- nent.” The United States and the British empire more than othter countries, in_his opinion, should appreciate the value of flying: he United States,” he explained. ise of the vast distances and great centers of popu- ation within a self-contained conti- nent, and the British empire because the strength of the empire lieg in the dominions and the strength of the dominions upon quick intercommu- nication and the necessity of guard- ing the imperial trade routes.” The duke said he had been mis- quoted by those who attributed to him thte statement that Great Brit- | ain was two years behind the United States in commercial aviation. England Holding Own. he asserted, “that as far than-air construction is concerned, America was ahedd of England because two years ago we serapped our lighter-than-air ships for reasons of economy and are eonly now about to revive lighter-than-air. On the other hand, I belleve that as regards airplanes, we are holding our own very well with every country in the world, except numerically we are inferior to the French.” He sald England probably excelled the United States in commercial avia- tion because of government subsidies which would be withdrawn after ten years when it is anticipated that phase of the industry will be self- SuUpporting. ' 3 | of stat. _r 1 A "l"lh-: d‘:\k‘e'a}- \ i Lovely New Dresses and Coats, $15 Silk, Twill and Velvet Dresses, $15 Silk, chiffon velvets, Poiret twill and twill bloom frocks, in favored models and colors. Browns, tans, navy and black. Silks are shown Shadow Plaid Sports Coats, $15 In the latest sports coats are shown the new and popular shadow plaids and stripes in ver- sions that promise to be the most popular of in new colors. the year. Sports Skirts, Special, $5 Plaids and stripes are again shown in the newest sports skirts, in charming versions. Knife-pleated wool crepe models, in tans and grays. Special, $5. DOWN STAIRS STORE Low Priced Gift Specials Silverware at $495. Cake baskets, covered vegetab dishes, bread plates, cracker, cheese dishes; pitchers and gravy bowls. Silk. Leather and Beaded Pocket Books, 95c to $2.95. Many new attractive styles. Console Sets, $1.95 Polychrome. Consi fruit bowl. Mama and Crying Dolls, 75c. Just the kind that little girls love to play with. Other dolls, 25c. DOWN STAIRS STORE Black Sateen Bib Aprons, $1 Black sateen fudge aprons, trimmed with bright cretonne. With side pocket of cretonne. Crepe Kimonos, $1.85 to $3.95. In side-tie, tuxedo. straight and Japunese siyles in .xgu vd and plain colors. Pink, blue, rose orchid; ribbon trimmed and embroldered. Sizes from to 50 Skirts, $2.05 to $4.95. In jersey, radium, tricosham;_ with pleated, scalloped or straight flounces. . 36 lengths. House Dresses, $2.95 to $4.05. House dresses In checks and stripes. With white collars and cuffs; self trimmed. 0 46. Bathrobex, $2.85. In fine quality Beacon and Lawrence cloth, in Indian and conventional de- signs. Sizes from 38 to 44. DOWN STAIRS BTORE Men’s English Broadcloth Shirts, ¥1.95 The splendid quality of English Broadcloth makes these shirts fine values and gifts that are sure to please the recipients. The popular white kind. Neckband style in sizes from 14} to 16%4. Bath Robes, $450. Full cut blanket bath robes with pockets and tie cords. Flannelette Pajamas, $150. Pajamas with military collars and button front. Pretty console sets of ing of 2 candlesticks and Every Home Needs a Junior OR those dark corners the big lights don’t reach, or for All sizes. reading, writing, sewing, study : ; 3 > - . Flannel Shirts, $1.65. Shirts with col- orwork,usean EmeraliteJunior. lars attached. Slightly irregular. In gray and khaki, 14 to 16%. Gifts Sure to Please a Man House Coats, 6 and $8 Blanket Robes, $6, $7.50 and $10 If }.10 h“fl.] ¢ one, (fr 'the one he has is_getting Men use them on so many occasions that they worn, he'll surely appreciate one of these : S = < well tailored, fully cut coats. Plain colored are truly the year-round gift. W onderfully fabrics in brown, gray and heathers, with col- designed and colored effects, in checks and fancy patterns; full cut; all with silk girdles, lar and cuffs of plaid. In regular and stout sizes. and nearly all with trimming of silk cord. Men's Clothes Section, Second floor Sweater Coats, $1.95. Popular sweater coats with two side pockets. Made of cotton with brushed surface. Shades of buff, tan and oxford. Men's Suspenders, 50c. An unusual sell- ing of samples of higher grade. Men’s Hose, 50c. High-grade fiber hose irol black, brown and gray. Sizes 95 to This handy “chap” renders an inti mate personal serviceabout the home that will please you—a treat, not a threat, to the eyes. DOWN STAIRS STORE The beautifual Emer- ald glass shade tilts to any angle, does not tarnish, protects the eyes from all glare, and puts the light just where you want it. Women’s Sweaters, ¥1.95 Tuxedo Sweaters, of wool, in plain and fancy weaves. In brown, black and white. Slip-ons, $1. A fine value in Slip-ons of good quality wool. DOWN STAIRS STORE Women’s Blouses, *1 Blouses, with the Peter Pan collars necks or tuxedo fronts. Of dimity. In all sizes. They are finely lace trimmed and tailored. DOWN STAIRS STORE Hats Greatly Reduced, 2.37 Hats of silk velvet, beaver cloth and Lyons velvet. Neatly trimmed with feath- ers, coques, ribbon and fancy pins. Hats that are suitable for sports, street and winter wear. In wanted shades. DOWN STAIRS STORE Cotton popular A strong clamp, con- d V an cealedintheweighted, felted bas ches Junior to a chair, bed, dresser, piano, wall— in fact, almost any- where. £y | Twelve inches high, /g &* in brass and other fin ishes, Genuine Emeralites are branded. Look for the name Emeralite. It is ‘your guarantee of satisfaction. Sold by department stores, office supplyandelectricaldealers Write for illusy bookler showing of Emeralites for nd writing need. H.G.McFADDIN & CO.,32 WarrenSt.,N.Y. Makers of Lighting Devices since 1874 FMERALITE JR. Stands, Hangs or Clamps Anywhere for a Man’s Gift $1 to 32.50 Full-fashioned Pure Silk Hose, $1, $1.50, $2. ‘Wool Hose, plain colors and heathers, $1, $1.50. 7.50 If You Have a Definite Price to Pay Pure Silk Shirts, plain white and fancy stripes. Handsome Silk Reefers, two-toned and heathers. Silk and Cotton-mixed Pajamas, frog trimmed. Thread Silk Hose, $1.50 “Humming Bird” Pure Thread Silk Hose, that give satisfaction. In black, beige, nude, polo, silver, gray and beaver. Sizes from 8% to 10. Wool-mixed Home, $1. Buster Brown Make Stockings, in black, white, and brown and white and heather mixtures. Sizes from 8% to 10. Silk and Fiber Hose, $1. High-grade Silk and Fiber Hose, of the famous “Faultless” make. In brown, black, log cabin, nude, stiver, gray and beige. Sizes from 83 to 10. Gloves, $1.35. High-grade Glace Lambskin Gloves, in black, brown, gray and white. 5% to T%. Glo\-? Silk Vents, $1.95. Vests in flesh, orchid, straw, peach and white. Glove Silk Bloomers, $2.95. peach. Combed Ynrn Vests, 50c. Extra Full-cut Vests, In flesh, orchid and Girls’ Dresses, $1.95 Lucette Brand Gingham Dresses, in smart new models, in checks and plaids. Sizes 7 to 14 years. Boys' Pajamas and Nightshirts, $1. Samples of higher grades included in this group. Boys’ Blouses, 85c. High-grade percale, woven madras and fiber-striped madras. Samples of higher-priced merchandise. Boys' Ties, 50c. In attractive Christmas boxes, these high-grade knit ties. Children’s Gloves, 25c. Fabric Gloves, well lined. A fine gift to a child from 2 to 7 years. Scotch Wool Gloves, gray, heathers, $1 and $2. Cut Silk and Knit Neckties, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50. Cuff Links, pearl and silver, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50. Kum-a-Part Cuff Links, $1, $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Belts with Buckles, or without, $2 and $2.50. Sterling Silver Belt Buckles, $2 and $2.50. Madras Shirts, plain colors and stripes, $2. Caps for outing and sports wear, $2.50. Plain Linen Bosom Dress Shirts, $2.50. ‘White Kid Dress Gloves, $2.50. 55 Fiber and Imported Broadcloth Shirts. Genuine Imported Mocha Gloves, new shades. Silk-lined Gray Mocha Gloves, Plain and Figyred Sateen Pajamas, frog trimmed. Silk Reefers, accordion ribbed, fringed ends. Imported Scotch Wool Reefers. Wool and Cotton-mixed Union Suits. Flannel Shirts, gray and khaki, collars on. Woodward & Lothrop Felt Hats in new shapes. Walking Sticks with a bit of silver mounting. Imported Pure Wool Golf Hose. of high-grade combed yarn. Sizes 36 to 44, DOWN STAIRS STORE ‘Damask Tableclotlis, 1 Mercerized damask tablecloths, 58x58. They are hemstitched and scalloped. The price is very special. Luncheon Sets, $1 Scalloped Luncheon Sets, of mercerized damask. Consisting of 1 tablecloth 36x 36 in. and 6 napkins. Genuine English Broadcloth Pajamas, plain. Pu;e Wool Sweaters, two-toned, two-pocket style. Walking Sticks, with sterling silver mountings. *10 Pure Silk Shirts, white and smart colors. Silk Reefers, black, white, gray, fringed ends. Pure Silk Pajamas, plain colors, frog trimmed. Novelty Pajamas, new and handsome; black, plain colors, Persian designs; contrasting frogs and trimming. . Walking Sticks with sterling silver mountings. Stetson Feature Hats; Stetson Tuxedo Hats. Pure Wool Sweaters, light-weight but warm. Fur-lined Mocha Gloves in gray or tan shades. 15 Walking Sticks with gold and silver mountings and inlays. Imported Wool Sweaters, brushed and plain; novelty patterns exclusively here. Beautiful Swiss Silk Reefers; plain and fancy. Men's Furnishings Section, First floor DOWN STAIRS STORE Full Stock of Emeralite Lamps Kept By C. A. Muddiman Co. 709 13th St. One Door Above G St. Dress Patterns, $1 Dress Patterns make splendid gifts. These are of percale, neatly boxed, ready for gifts. DOWN STAIRS STORE Carroll Electric Co., Wholesale Distributor Emeralite Lamps Prompt Deliveries From Stock 714 12th St. N.W. Main 7320-7321 Towel Sets, $1 Turkish Towel Sets, in pink, blue and gold. These make splendid gifts. Turkish Towels, 4 for $1. Fancy colored Turkish towels, in white with blue borders. Special, 4 for §1. Linen Towels, 45c. Pure linen hemstitched huck towels, 17x32 inches. Special price, Pillowcases, $1.65. Lace-trimmed pillowcases, made of fruit of the loom, in_scalloped and straight edge material. Size 45x36 inches. DOWN STAIRS STORE Women’s Felt Boudoir Slippers, 75¢ These specially priced felt Alig-pgrs have softly padded soles, pompons and are neatly ribbon trimmed. Sizes 4 to Purple '0ld Rose Philippine Gowns, $1.95 Sheer quality cloth, with embroidered de- signs; square, V, or round necks, Sizes 15, 16 and 17. DOWN STAIRS STORE Silk Camisoles, $1 Silk Camisoles, in flesh, brown, navy and black. Very fine for gifts. They will be boxed if you want. DOWN BTAIRS STORB National Electric Supply Co. 1330 N. Y. Ave, NW. Distributors of Emeralite Lamps Give Him a Warm Wool Shaker Knit Sweater, #1350 With the coldest months of the year just ahead, it is a gift that is timely and sure of appreciation. Of heavy pure wool, with wide collar, in the smart two-pocket style, as sketched. s Choice of Oxford gray, brown, blue, white and maroo: Men's Furnishings Section, First Floor. 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