Evening Star Newspaper, March 20, 1924, Page 11

v HARVARD AND NATION HONOR DR. ELIOT, 90 Great Assembly of Alumni, Stu- dents a~d Citizens Pays Tribute to Noted Educator., ' By the Aswociated Press, CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20.— Harvard alumni from all parts of the country and representative Ameri- cans not of Harvard tradition assem- bled here today to celebrate the nine- tieth birthday of Dr. Charles William ¥liot, president emeritus of Harvard Tniversity. N Jerome D. Greene of New York, as chief marshal, led the procession of university and alumni officfals, guests and delegates escorting Dr. Ellot to the platform of Sanders Theater. 1 Tatt Will Speak. ‘There the program of speeches was to include an address by Chief Jus- tice Taft of the United States Su- me Court Other greetings were %0 be presented by President A. Law- 11, on_behalf of the corpo- rge Wigglesworth, on £ o board of overseers; Dean 1. B. B. Briggs, on _behalf of the uities of the university; Charles T. Greve, on_behalf of the Assoclated Harvard Clubs; Charlton MacVeagh, senior class orator, for the unders graduates; President James R. Angell of Yale, on behalf of other colleges, universities and learned societies, and Gov. Cox, for the commonwealth of Massachusetts. At the conclusion of the Sanders Theater program the president emeri- tus was to receive the greetings of the assembled students of the uni- versity in Harvard yard, in front of Tniversity Hall. Committee of Citizens. . _The alumni association was repre- sented at the exercises by its presi- dent, Associate Justice Edward Terry Sanford, '85, of the United States Supremé Court. Serving under Presi- dent Coolidge as vice chairman of the honorary committee of citizens are Chief Justice Taft, Gov. Cox and Premier W. L. Mackenzie King of Canada. Arrangements for the birth- day celebration were made by a com- mittee composed as follows: Jerome D. Greene of New York, chairman and chief marshal: Thomas ©of Boston, and J. W. D. « Cambridge, secretary. All are Har- vard graduates, as are the thirty- eight members of the honorary com- g_ these latter being Senator Henry Cabot Bishop William Lawrence iscopal diocese of Massa- Thomas W. Lamont, '92, 3 , assistant s there was recognition Te art which President Eliot has in the development of modern education. While he was president of Harvard he saw the rise of new philosophles, new means of communication, new religious align- ments and all the wonders of modern science. Due largely to his initiative, there was a complete transformation in educational methods. Gave Ald to Science. He inaugurated at Harvard the elective system whereby the student s given a broad field from which to select subjects for study. Trained as cian and chemist and e subjects at Harvard husetts Institute of e became presi- he saw the im- in’ the educational dent of the un vortan acheme. A he first flelds of study which he expanded at Harvard were those of history, government, economics and the sciences. Developed Graduate Schools. He developed the g-aduate schools and recognized the relation of busi- ness to education In Lis approval of the establishment in 1908 of the Har- vard graduate school of business ad- ministration. He was particularly in- terested in increasing the value of the department of fine arts. He has always looked upon religion . as an integral part of the national well-being, and his career has vir- tually coincided with the growth of the Unitarian Church. The completion of nine decades since his birth found Dr. Elfot in ex- CONNECTICUT AVENUE Ready for Occupancy ADJOINING Cathe- dral Mansions, these attractive new spartments will strongly appeal to those seeking refined comfort with reason- sble rentals. | One Room and i ‘ Bath to Five Rooms | ' i i i i and Two Baths. All large, outside rooms, with spacious closets, ! Opem for Inapection Uutil ¥ P. M. 'WARDMAN l 1430 K Street Mothers, Do This— When the Children Congh, Rub - Musterole on Throats and Chests No telling how soon the symptoms may develop Into croup, or worse. And then's when you're glad you have a Jar of Musterole at hand to Promot relief. It does not bilster. g first aid, Musts.ole Is excellent. Thousands of mothers know it. VYeu should keep a Jar ready for instant use. It Is the remedy for aduits, too. Re- Ifeves sore throat, bronchitls, tonsillitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neura'gia, , congesti pleurisy, rheu- matism, lumbago, ns and aches of back or Joints, sprains, sore muscies. chilblains, frosted feet and colds of the chest (it may prevent pneumonia), To Mothers: Musterole is slse made in milder form for babies and smsall childrea. Ask for Children’'s Mausterole. of 35c and 65c, in jars [} 4 d tubes. __ | | ! THE Spring Fashion Revue Monday Evening, 8 to 10:30 [ [ 4 You are invited to attend an exhibition on M BmKS & @ ' living models of the newest and most authen- tic styles in coats, suits, dresses and other spring apparel during the hours named. Meyer Davis’ Orchestra EVENING STA WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1924, G STREET BETWEEN 11™&|2™ Open a Chai'ge Account When such events as this come along you lose an opportunity to save if you cannot take immediate advantage of it. Ask us about a charge account A Phenomenal Mic-Lenten Event Offering New Spring Apparel at After-Easter Prices SPRING DEMONSTRATION SALE - Apparently, many Washington shoppers do not know that the store of M. Brooks & Co.. although continuing under the same name, has been owned and controlled by an entirely new organization since January 23, 1923. The policy of the new organization is to pre- sent the newest apparel only, carrying nothing over from one season to another; to give ab- solute satisfaction with our merchandise, and to make the better things cost less. == In our Spring Demonstration Sale we have disregarded cost flgurea and profits. "ust to show you what our new organization can do in the way of merchandiaing. service, and the newest as- sortments at lowest prices. Spring Demonstration Sale of \/Vonderful Coats Surpassing any coats we have ever seen in Washington any- where near this foure. Teddy Bear Sport Fabrics \ Black and White $ Light shades All silk lined Spring Demonstration Sale of Mohawk Glove-Silk Underwear Prices seldom duplicated for this well known make of dainty glove-silk garments Vests 51.85 ' Bloomers $9.75 Fine qual . o il Ly o S Flesh and orchid. String \ Demonstration Sturdy weave Tri- epring colorings. e are claborate- ly embroidered and some have pleated flounces. Sgring Demonstration Sale of Bead Necklaces S‘pom Models Dressy Coats Many samples Canton Crepe Crepe de Chine Roshanara Crepe Satin Flat Crepe Georgette Twill Sheen Crusheen a"lameen Bought sgecially for this sale. Many of them actua”y worth double this price. *15 Fur Trims Fancy Braids Metal Touches Cape Backs Scarf Collars Tucks and Pleats Embroidered Spring Demonstration Sale of Full-Fashioned Chiffon Silk Hose Regular $2.00 and $2.50 qualities fr:om one of America’s famou.s malzers w’lose name 1s on every fifl"f Guaranteed absolutely $ 1 s 3 5 first quality and perfect. All pure silk, very sheer, reinforced with lisle. S¢ring Demonstration Sale of 100 Tailored Suits 325. 829.75 and 835 Sw'ts, taken from our regular Twenty favorite shades, including cinna- mon, beige, gray, black, sunset and peach. Spring Demonstration Sale of 600 New Dresses . ;» Tailored For Sports For Afternoons Two-piece Ruffled Pleated Embroidered New Trimmings Two‘mfi Spring Demonstration Sale of Gauntlet Gloves 50c Kayser Chamoisettes, Kayser Double-silk Cloves, Van Raalte Novelty Gauntlets and other styles, in the leading spring colors— black, white, tan, brown and navy. Similar gloves have actually sold from $1 to $2. .Spring Demonstration Sale of Leather ‘Bag‘s 65¢c We feel sure you have never been able to buy a good-looking handbag at such a price ore. These are marvelous values. Patent leather, imitation alligator and others. Black and colors. Quantity is limited. S$ring Demonstra- tion Sale of Pleated Skirts $6.95 stock for this special event $2 1.50 Would you have believed you could buy a suit actually worth as high as $35 for a few dollars more than half price? _ Certainly not right in the height of the Spring season. ' There are only 100 suits, and we cannot guarantee the quantity to last all day. The suits are all new, the old- est of them having been in our stock only a few weeks. In tricotine, twills, hairline stripes and sports fabrics. Wonderful, hi grade skirts of m roshanara, wool can- ton and fancy block- ed and striped -firt silks. Black, white and summer colors. Models we have ac- tually sold for $9.75 to $12.75. Spring Demonstration Sale of Brushed Wool Sweaters Jaequettes and slip-overs, in white, buff, brown, gray and other shades. Just the thing to wear with spring ekirts. Also some of astrakhan cloth.