Evening Star Newspaper, February 29, 1924, Page 13

\ land Mrs. John T. Huddle, Thomas S. Hopkins, Miss Ada H. Johnson, M and Mrs. J. Altheus Johnson, Miss ! } Flora_Johnson, Carter B. Keene, Mrs. | Robert H. K Mrs. George M. i elton, ! Koonce, M: E. Kramer, L Mr. and John B. Larner, Dr. and Mrs. William Mather Lewls, Mrs. Ellis Logan, | Miss Cariie Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. { Harold N. Marsh, Mids Meda Martin, ENer=fipey Mrs. L. S. Morlarity, Mr. and Mrs. ! Her: Munroe, Bri, i, and Mrs. 1 Cros John Myer, it Society of Mayflower Has Annual Dinner—Dr. Lewis Among Speakers. arles F. Nesbit, Dr. s. ewma Nr. and Mrs. J. K. Parish, Mr. and M nklin C. Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Mre. J. R. 2 per. Robbins, Mrs. Ber- Edward G. ers. The eighteenth annual dinner of the Society of Mayflower Descend- ants in the District of Columbla was | given at L'Alglon last night. Following invocation by Rev. John T. Huddle, the toastmaster, Carter B. Keene, led the i fug of “The Compact” and the sing- ing of “America”” Between courses Harry S. Evans directed the singing ©f & number of old-time songs. guests included Willlam Lewls, president of George fugton University; Willlam E. ham, president of the Gridiron C and Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, president of Howard University. If there is to b the aims and ideals of the pilsrim fathers, Dr. Lewlis sa great step is for Ristory. The y said, would study of history step by step thr Buch men as Presidents Harding and Wilson the time when the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Advocates Blographies. President Lewis favored the kee ing of a blography by individux written, not for publication. but for the edification of coeding mem- bers of a fami This buildi of family history would be the rig step in the preservation of the prin- ciples of those hardy souls who land- ed with the Mayflower, he sald. Mr. Brigham gave an account of his fourteen years' activity as a genealogist and urged all to stand by the standards as laid down at Plymouth Rock. Was the natiol unger genera Coolids: The utory of the landing of the Pilgrims {3 one showing a grim de- termination to build, expand and to ttay in the mnew-found land, Dr. Durkeo stated. He said the Pilgrim fathers and mothers were adventur- ers in fate. Explaining the three cycles In color domination extending from the yellow znd black to the white races, he made a plea for race adjustment and racial unity, which he said shall revail, but v when “we ea nge to do things which God asks of only” will come. he b fourth cyele. with no di. in color. v in the read- ;) The | 4o Mather [ John B. Bloo " Gould Executors Sell and so on to | adel, Mrs. and Mrs. Jason Waterman, Mrs. Whitcomb, Mrs. A. O. White, ir. and Mrs. Wright, man re the officers of the rernor, Carter B. K , Frank H. Brigi captain, ard W. Blanchard; T, ¥ J. T. Huddle; Secretar: hittlese: Rob a realization of | % EXCHANGE SEAT SOLD. Place for $85,000—Bought for $25,000. NEW YORK, February 29 {tors of the estate of the lat J. Gould vesterday sold for § York Stock 1ld_bought thirty 2 or $23,000. Paul H. | K in was the buy i berhardt, a {the exchange since 1915, sold hi 5> Charles P. Berdell, jr. Polished Floors of Hard Wood Requests for estimates on refinishing old floors or lay- ing new ones have prompt attention without obligation. ‘Telephone North 6323, J. M. ADAMS 1503 Connecticut Ave, Calls Pilgrims Practical. Mr. Keene said the belief that the | Pilgrims were mere ligious extremist aiso a practic He announced plans for an ¥ test for school children in which would be awarded for the best on the Pilgrim Fathers. at the dinner follow: Mr. and Mrs. John atherine Blanchard, H. W. Blood, Mr. and William Edward coughs— A cold often leaves behind a cough that hangs on and on— wearing you out wi i tent hacking. Dr. g Discovery wil stop it quickly by stimulating the mucous mem- branes to throw off the clogging secretions. It has an agreeable taste. All druggists. D. B. Barber, Lerlin, 3 Ashabel Crocker, Crocker, Mrs. Ella § Mrs. W.'C. n. Maj. Cha; Ruth Godfrey rond, Dr. iss Marie Mrs. Kis George Holman, Combining the Pleasing Factors of Quality, Wear and Economy Featuring Such Reductions as Several hundred pairs of pumps and oxfords in suede, patent satin, tan and black leathers. ALL SIZES! Choose NOW at, a pair— Puritan Pumps Reduced to Shown_in all their stylish. beauty of patent and dull Icathers. Colonial tongue and buckle, and all sizes. Fore mer price, $5.75. The Southern Tie In Seven Leathers For Spring 0.75 ALL SIZES Airedale Suede, Gray Suede, Brown Suede, Gun Metal, Biack Suede, Patent Leather, Tan Leather. Reduced to........ Neélecté?— ‘ Silk Hosiery Shoes for Growing | THE EVENING STAR, ‘WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1924 SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA ADDS TO MEMBERSHIP 500 Enrolled Last Night Before Charter Closed—Representative ‘Woodrum Addresses Body. The history of Virginia from the early settlement of Jamestown to the present day, with its traditions and its institutions and a roll call of the great men that the state con- tributed to the hench, bar, sclences, education, peace aml war, Was the topic of ‘an interesting address by Representative Clifton A, Woodrum. congressman from the sixth Virginia district, last night before the Soclety of Virginia at the Willard Hotel. More than 500 members of the so- clety were present, representing every section of the Old Dominion. Two hundred new names were added to the roster, after which the charter list wad closed. Of the 40.000 Vir- ginlans resident of Washington it is hoped to enroll at least 20,000. Those entertaining the large gath- ering were Mrs. Kincheloe. wife of Representative David H. Kincheloe of Kentucky, who sang southern ne- gro dlalect songs, whistled and told negro dlalect stories. Miss Elizabeth Keyes, harpist-go- prano soloist and her @ister, Miss Mary Keyes, violin soloist, as ac- dompanist, offerc! several selections and conciuded their numbers with “Carry Me Back to Old Virginfa,” the audience joining in the singing led WASHINGTON'S GREATEST WOMEN'S. STORE - W by Miss Ellzabeth Keyes. Mrs. Maude Howell Smith gave a recitation, and Mrs. Maletto Spengler sang. Rev. 8Sam Small, chaplain of the society, pronounced the invocation and bene- dictlon. The soclety will hold a big social function in March, the date to be determined later. Car of Liquor Seized. MALONE, N. Y. Febru United States customs offici; a $20,000° cargo of {llicit freight car at Malone junction. wet goods were billed as “baled hay,” shipped from,Montreal and consigned to a fictitlous firm in central New York. o= . Most of the table knives of today are made with hollow handles. PLAN FOR D. C. BRANCH Promoters of Progressive Political Movement to Meet. To consider the advisability of or- ganizing a District of Columbia branch of the conference for pro- gressive political action a meeing will be held by the unity committee of the District in the boardroom of the Machinists’ bullding, 9th and K streets, at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Repre- sentatives of trade unions have been invited. An_announcement today from Wil- Ham V. Mahoney, executive secretary of the unity committee, sald: “Some of us have learned, after many years’ experience In progressive politics, that nothing worth while can be ac- complished without the definite co- operation of erganized labor, and also that we cannot move faster than the organized workers and farmers are ready to go. What should be our chief concern, therefore, 18 to do our utmost to maintain labor's progress in the right direction and not be discouraged if its rate of advance is not as fast as we would like to see.” Trio Robs Missouri Bank. ¥ORT SMITH, Ark., February 29.— Three men, believed to be members of & bandit gang headed by Ed Lock- hart, notorfous Oklahoma outlaw, late yesterday robbed the Farmers' State Bank, at Branson, Mo., of $2,000, and escaped jn an automobile, according to reports received here. WHERE THE BETTER THINGS COST LESS URGES SOLDIER BONUS. - Post of Colored Veterans of War' in Business Session. Crispus Attucks Post, No. 1, the M- tual Unfon of World War Veterans and Soldiers of American Wars, col- ored, met last night at the 12th street branch Y. M. C. A, 'he post went on record for adjusted compensation for world war veterans, an entire colored American personnel at Veterans' Bi reau Hospital at Tuskegee, Al for the release of the members t Infantry now imprisoned at Leavenworth, Kas. Dr. Jesse Lawson, president of Frellnghuysen University, and the Rev. W, H. Coston addressed the post. G STREET BETWEEN 1 It's the tailoring Boyish Suits With Feminine Charrn' $45.00 that tells in these smartly made suits, for they have a dis- tinction suggestive of the finer models. The crepe de chine linings are finished by hand, and every detail is marked by per- ; Dresses | Aglow With Springtime 'J 39500 Some of these dresses reflect the gay flower colofs that are an important part of the season's plan. while others choose rich black. the better to set off their novel trim- mings. The sketch shows one of black T g 121 STREETS BORNE IN ON THE WINDS OF MARC HETHER the spring mood comes as a lion or as a lamb, Fashion has designed apparel to match your state .of mind. Severely tailored or daringly frivolous, here are new things from which you may choose. i fection. The sketch boyish suit of navy blue twill with an all- around piping of gray. Another Group of Suits $99.75 Including strictly tailored and semi-dressy models in a pleasing assortment. shows a bcwitching flat crepe, clever]y dresses, including many adorned with white soutache braid. Others are weighted with beads or pleated, tucked or draped. And Finer Dresses $59.75 Just one of our interesting groups of better distinctive models. Colorful Sport Coats $99.75 Straight lines, ripple backs, semi-cape backs. Single or double breasted. Sportslike fl.late.nal’s. some with shadow plaids or stripes. All silk lined. ' Coats of Favored Fabrics $59.75 Hylo, with its sporty broad bands: Teddy Bear. soft and woolly; Flamingo, with its novel block effects, and the always dressy Twill. Many styles. Topcoats Are the Keynote of the Spring Costume Coats for Large Women $95.00 Extra size Coats are just as smart as the reg- ular models, designed with a special view to slim- ness. Sport Coats in sizes 3813 to 5415. Trico-Weave Princess Slips Trico-Weave is a new fabric with a clinging quality that is just the thing for the founda- tion of the slim silhouette. fl‘ese new slips may b: C}Iosen in navy blue or black. $9.95 Chiffon Silk Hosiery In spite of the low price, they durable chiffon-weight silk. The lisle tops and soles insure long wear. In nude, biege, sunset, peach and black. March Millinery New and Very Special $ 4.45 The between-season period is gone and March millinery must be newer and more springlike than ever. And who could resist having an extra hat or two, with such delightfully smart ones priced so low? An abundance of styles and shapes, featuring the newest shades and trims. Ruffled Cuff Gauntlets The very newest in Paris. The fine French kid is ruffled in a lacey effect at the wrist. White with black or white with a dashing shade of red—an- other mark of newness. $3.95 Jeweled Bob Combs Bobbed locks are wearing coquettish combs of amber, crystal, rhinestones, sapphires or emeralds. The jewels may match one’s gown or form a dazzling contrast. A Quaint $19.93 Sports Blouse E T Pleated Skirts of e Non];rushable Crepe $10.00 What could be more prac- tical than pleats that will not New ,Slipqver Sweaters $5.95 This season’s slipovers are open and Girls and Misses to Match “Upper Seventh Strect in Location—City-wide i Trade” The touch of old-fashioned grace in this lovely new blouse is sure to emphasize one’s claim to youth. Heavy erepe with white i) organdie and narrow colored bindings. il crush? And this new wool- mixed crepe i§ smart, too, whether box or side pleated. Shown in buff, navy and gray. caught with buttons, halfway down the front. These new ones are featured in buff, lariat, lanvin, silver, gray and brickdust. UAUACAUAUAVACAVATALAY, \UAY)j A e S A S N A A A NN NS S NN AR