Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1924, Page 4

f ; POLICE HEAD ISSUES |New Year “Swearing Off” Ancient N'TS FOR NEW YEAR Custom Among Peoples of World Bullivan Thanks Pedestrians and Someoli‘intlmtquxakeldcto VowbuNoebGec Motorists for Safety Co- Drunk—Elaborate Religious Ceremonies /™ Operation During -933. Historic Among Japanese. hmu CONTINUED CARE| o ficst day of the New Year Pharcahs symbolised thelr purifica- Ph bri i with elaborate baths and fast- Fings to mind an old custom which |tlon with elaborate HAths anl TAuc” Yenr with i has been transmitted to us through iDTtes Courtesy Between DIIVers|ins crapso of the feos caiten o ot Ma cidents. modern times as “swearing-off-day.” | all th y Cut Ac which is sald to have originated in |regard In a message to the general public |of France decreed that on a certain |year. Mauggesting what pedestrians and mo- New Year day the soldlers of his torists should do in co-operating to |army should vow to retrain from in- the nationa! lon of all follles an: e the twelfth century when the king |limon wmenament for the coming In ast ages the New Year greetings, It seems, assumed rather & character in its solemn prevent accidents, Maj. Daniel Sulll- [dulgence in strong drink for the com- [ functlons, but in the sing of the wen, superintendent of police, took|ing twelve months. But in these | centurles the old New Year vows and occasion today to extend his thanks!times of national prohibition which resolutions have lost much of its former force and importance. o the public for the hearty co-opera- | has relcgated the “‘water-wagon” to ' “Turning over a new leaf” with its g artment during |the scrap heap, the old “stunt” of [new arrangements is ni Sledisiech, the oo | swearing oft” is heard of mo more. S indiviflualiasdiaot & ANIL His mensige resds: In fact the old habit of “swearing” | “*™™ “The year just closing has been ‘wery successtul, I am happy to say, |90, the eyening of the frst day of w & matter 0 national con- one down before the Edinburgh, the Scottish capital and from a police standpoint. This has|strenuous efforts of the Anti-Saloon |usually regarded as one of the most been due In great measure, I am sure. ague. %0;the snlendld spirit of co-operation [y Lhe Rractice of beginning the New Year with good resolutions, however, | istrate. conservative cities in Europe, hi Mrs. Ella Millar, upo: &nd w’ g -hearted support which has | is very old. It really goes back to |the distinction has been bestowed, een k:ven by the good citizens of |the first years of recorded history.|comes to her ne: a) the community, for which I am in- |, Meed very grateful and appreciative. u “The advent of the New Year|marked by elaborate religious cere- |opposed b: monies. st S w_office with a fine T cr quite a solemn affair, | an independent candidat y both a liberal ai he was, however, retul &hould render renewed Inspiration | 7The Egyptlans in the days of the|a substantial majority. “within us, however, to do everything that is humanly possible for our of admonitions, which, I borne in min constantly practiced for their own Don’ts for Pedestrians. 1. Do not step off the curb and nto the street before you look to the When you reac street in the direction of oncoming || o 3. Do not fail to watch traffic ot- (['| flcer's signal and to move with the street traffic at busy corners. W . Do not pass behind gtreet cars without stopping, looking 4nd listen- | [/ ing to make sure that you will not walk into another vehicle. . Do not fall to tell your friends | and relatives, especially your chil- dren, to be careful when In the street. o careful yourself and carry the sson to others. Don't for Motoriats. Prosperous New Year. 1. Do not violate the traffic regu- Sations, especlally the speed law. - Picking the Right Time *Opportunity knocks sometime or other at everybody’s door. Right now at Mayer’s is an opportune time for the family that needs a new Dining Room Suite. The aftermath of Christmas has left us with some very good suites of Lifetime Furniture we would like to move to make room for spring stocks. So we've marked them low enough to move them fast. Quoted are a few of the unusual values sug- gestive of what you'll find., Dining Suite of nine distinctive pieces, with 66-in. buffet, oblong table and tap- Italian Style Suite in walnut, with good-size buffet and semi- closed china; four pieces. §195 Berkey & Gay Dining Suite of ten pieces, after the manner of Heppelwhite; 66-inch - buffet and oblong table. . §528 Mahogany-finish Dining Suite, ten * pieces, with genuine leather seat chairs. ......$105 SRR ‘|I Happy New Year | To our many Friends and Clients we ex- tend a most cordial wish for a Happy and H. C. Maynor & Co. 1402 No. Capitol St. 2378 Rhode Is. Ave. N.E. ———————— Lifetime Furnituve Is Movre Than A Name Seventh Street Mayer Eq" CO.. Between D & E ’ and women, 16 to 44. Special Purchase! Extra Size Fur-Trimmed Coats *43 Outstanding values that are the outcome of an unusual purchase at a remarkable conces- sion. Coats that are modeled to conform to the particular requirements of the larger propor- tioned woman. The silhouettes accentuate the slender effect that gives that apparently pounds lighter look. Featured are coats of Brytonia, a lustrous, rich pile fabric, trimmed with collars of soft viatka coney. Included are a-number of smart models in regular sizes. : | — Featuring taffeta Sale! New Spring Frocks . ’15 With the holidays over one’s thoughts immedi- ately turn to new spring clothes. - An assortment of charming new street frocks in the smartest of the spring fashions are now; shown. : : Demure bouffant and basque frocks of crisp taffeta that are certain to appeal to the piquant miss. For the mature women there are beauti- fully styled frocks of canton crepe, crepe de chine and similar fabrics. In these the slender line is stressed. i Every frock in this showing is an advance forerunnet of the spring mode. Sizes for misses (Geosaa Wisor—The Hecht Co.) 1e Hecht Co. / Sake! New Handbags, $1.95 Recent arrivals, new styles, varied fabrics. Silk, beaver calf and other smart leathers in pouch and envelope modes. Black, gray, tan and brown. Many with inside purses. At- tractive frames. (Pirst Floor—The Hecht On) Sale! vChiffon Silk Hose 79¢ Perfect quality, chiffon- weight silk hose, in black and gun metal. Seamed backs; mer- cerized tops. Good quality hose that have the appearance of higher priced ones. (First Floor—The Heckt On) Women'’s Knit Union Suits 95¢ Carter’s and other-makes specially reduced to this low price. Medium weight, ribbed cotton. Sleeveless or short sleeves. Knee and ankle length, Sizes 36 to 44 in the assortment, but not every size in each style. All good fitting, ‘A Knitted Suit for a Five Dollar Bill! A very rare event Sale! 800 Knitted Suits 5 Who can resist the charm of a swagger knitted suit, particu- larly when a $5 bill buys it? Worn most everywhere, for street, sport, shopping, motor- ing, business and even for visit- ing, they form the mainstay of fashionable women’s wardrobes. This choice array includes slipover and jacquette models of worsted or wool. Many with jacquard borders and trim- ' mings, some. brushed wool col- lars, chenille embroidered and collarless effects. Colors: Tan, " gray, navy, cocoa, brown, rust ;g;‘a! a few high shades. Fash-