Evening Star Newspaper, March 25, 1924, Page 9

STONELEIGH COURT CAFE Conn. Ave., Corner L St. Special Table d'Hote Service 6-Course Dinner (6 to 8) $1.25 PONY DINNER, $1.00 MUSIC DURING DINNER Club B fast, 25¢ to $1.00 Alno regular a In enrte wervice Your Patronage Is ‘Invited Lansburgh & Bro. 420-430 Seventh St. N.W. Phone Tranklin 7400 | week | “Quality is Important Fit is Imperative” PROBE OF AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY IS BEGUN Representative Lampert, Named to Head Committee, Holds In- formal Conferences. Representative Florian Lampert of Wisconsin, an active member of the “insurgent” group, who was named yesterday by Speaker Gillett. as chairman of the special committee to investigate the aircraft industry, is today holding informal conferences with other members of the commit- tee. He hopes to get the investiga- tion started next week. There will | be a little delay because ene member | of the committee is absent from the city Those who will serve with Mr. Lampert on the aircraft committce are Representatives Vestal, Indisna; Perkins. Jers Faust, Mis- Hlinei: republicans, and Lea ifornia: 11, Peungyl- vania; O'Sullivan, Connecticut, and Rogers, New Hampshire, democrats. souri, S Gl i WORLD FLIGHT PLANES PREPARE FOR NEXT HOP | | | i { Four Craft to Be Swung Onto Pon- toons Tomorrow—Leave Next Week. | | | B5 the Associated Press | "SEATTLE, Wash., March 5.—Four | United States Army air cruisers on |a globe-encircling Alght, now being | converted into seaplanes in prepara j tion for the neat lap that will take | them to Prince Rupert. B. ¢, nest will he swung onto pontoons | tomorrow. and wmeored in Lake Washington Maj. F. L. Martin, mander the squadron, and mechanies have mpleted iuspection of the steering | gear of the flagship. The mator of | Plane No. 2, piloted hy Lieut. Lowell ! Smith, has becn thoroughly over- bauled, Minor pepairs have been mage wings of Lieut. BErik Nalson's and Licut. lLeigh Walsh ha ta buoys cor of 5 starting point of 23.000-mile trip. e Births Reported. ag birtha have i 1o | ens e R Erment 1n” (e sl weniy-Tour THE EVENING. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, TUESDAY. MARCH Pacific Volcano And 3-Day Quake Believed Fatal By the Associated Press. MANILA, March 25.—A volcano on Babuyan Island, situated be- tween the Philippines and Japan, was in eruption early this month and it is feared inhabitants have perished, according to advices to- day to constabulary officials here. Although records indicate that the island was not inhabited, officials believe a number of fishermen re- cently established headquarters there. 1. Sapp. a foreigner, while re- turning to Aparri, Luzon. from Maunguin Island. which is in the vieinity of Babuyan Island, the advices said, heard roaring noises accompdnied by ilJumination of the northern horizon. Karthquakes which lasted three days fotlowed, Sapp asserted. JAPAN HELD RECEPTIVE TO FURTHER NAVAL CUT Minister Would Widen Scope of Washington Agreement Under Certain Limitations. By the Associated Press TOKIO, March Kakuichi principle’ further of naval arma- ments, including classes of warshi not restricted by the Washington armament treaty, according to a high naval officer who is recognized as the minister's spokesman Tt was exp! i. however. that the minigter feit must hold to the fundamental prinei f her naval policy. maintaining suflicient strength to defend tha empire against any pos- sible hostile combination in far-east- ern_waters. The pressing need for economy as & result of the quake, it was (urther pointed out, inclines Japan i 0 limitation that s fense b THREE OIL MEN JAILED OR FINED $500 TO $1,000 By the Assaciated Press. FORT WORTH, Tex, March ij.— J. 0. Galloway, oil operator and geol- ogist, pleaded guilty in federyl court here yvesterday to use of the mails to defraud, and was sentenced to ninety daxs in jail and fined $1,000 by Judge James . Wiison L. D. Stephens and Carl Jennings, —_——— e Society (Continyed from Eighth Page.) man, who returned to her home in Baltimore today. Mr. Henry Parsons Erwin has gone | to Miami Beach, Fla. where he is at the Flamingo, 'to join Mrs. Erwin, who went south some weeks ago, Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the late former President Woodrow Wilson, has gone to St. Augusting, Fla. where she is at the Fonce de con. H Mrs. Paul H. B brief stay in New at the Hotel Amb The District York, where dor. Columbia Divisi of the United Daughters of the \E . federacy gave a Mi-Careme con: and dance last evening in the ball- rooms of the New charming program wax given by Miss Josephine Houston, soprano, and Mr Victor Golibart, tenor, assisted by Misg Kathryn Weber und Mr. August King-Smith at the piano, The reception began at 10 o'clock and the guests were received hy the | officers of tire District Division, Alblon Tuck. pi t; Mrs. V Houston, first v ent: Mrs Eugene Barr, s ce president Miss Verna Hutton. recording secre- tary. and Mre. Ashton Todd, corre- sponding secretary Miss Mary B. Boyd, treasurer: Mrs. Samuel Bur. lelgh’ Milton, iustavus Werker, Miss Mazi and, Mrs, Kerr Maxwell, 3 arles Fisher Taylor, Miss Matil Meister and Miss Kle nor Saund The boxes have federate flags draped the el and many of the veterans in their &ray uniforms attended the concert and enjoyed the dancing which fol- lowed. at ba Miss Evelyn A. Foster was hostess Thursday ecvening to ompany ut mah-jong and bridge the apart- ment of her mother, Mrx, H, A . ter in Sixteenth Mangions Mab-jong and g were followed v m of music, after the company danced. Mps, Fostar and her daughter have spent four years in Washington, where the latter is a student at George Washingto: University, her guests Thursday including many of her classmater. They will nrobably re- turn to ir home in Dallas, Tex., in the summer. William Chamberiain. presi » Wamea's City Club, will iving at the tea for Mme - of Polish min- b do 18 making a |} | dance to follow the University me at house. ~ Assisting the hostess Mra Boswell, will be Miss Merrill! Mes. Samuel Herrick, Mrs. Goodwin Gra- ham, Mrs. E. Boal, Mrs. Alvin Rarber, Mrs. Merle Thoppe, Mrs Joshua Evans and Mrs. Wilson Compton. &tw;l; vlll >ht. he ll‘ 1 il cyrus flg‘uf oL Snd )ffi"'ao"fmm iy e v Mr. an e H C. Jeweit ang Gup Bridge ta nted the dancing. R. D. Yeatman was hostess for her litsle daughter, Anna Marla Dan- dridge Yeatman, at her home Saturday afternoon in honor of her fifth birthday anniversary. The decorations were car- ried out in orange, 1 to 4. o8ts were Marjoria Io(l% sJun Shull,"l'lxry A:I?en lzlln. ‘ran 5, Waller Yei i liam' A. Reutorman. — coes and Wi Mri stin Kaut: i W % and Mrs. Myron u are in Charge of (he tea and ridge and mah- jong party to be given 4t Wardman Park Hotel tomorrow afternoon for the benefit of the Columbia Hospital Debutantes assisting Mrs. kautz and Mrs. Whitney are Miss Natalie Hammand. Miss Helen Strauss, Beasie McKeldin, Miss Janet Moffett, Miss Ruth Stoddard, Miss Betty Byrne. Miss Barrine Drake and Miss Chlaudia Read. The Navy Band will play for the dancing, The floor committee includes Lieut. Begjamin Holcomb, Lient W. D. Thomas, Lieut. A. J. Williams, Lieut. ine. Lieut. I P. A - Fullinwider, Lieut. T. 1. Kenworth and Mr. George Tidmarsh. Mrs. Anderson Hostess To Pen Women's League. Mrs. Larz Anderson was hostess at a charming reception vesterday after- noen at her e on Massachu avenue in honor of the Distric Columbia branch of the League American Pen Women, of wh branch she is second vice president She received her guests in the large eption room and was assisted by N. G . national presi- tign; Mrs. Harry 25, 1924 president; Mrs. Harrlet Hawley Lo- Eher, president of the District branch, and ‘Mrs. Dorothy De Muth Watson. first vice president of the District branch. | Prescntations were made by Mrs. Virginia Monro, chairman hospitality in the local society. Bouquete of flowers from Mrs. derecn's Brookline sstate wei sented hy her to those who the recelving liné and sprays of or- chid blooms to the artists of the afternoon. Cut flowers and potted plants decorated the various rooms where the guests were entertained. Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe, onme of the foremost woman compomers of the m)lmu-yi played the pl?n‘o‘ -ueagr; iments 40 & group of her o o gn Tendered with sympathetic ap- reciation and in beautiful voice by rs. Flora McGill Keefer. Instrumental music by Mrs. John L. €able and Mrs. Lucy Page Stelle ccmp‘eted a4 most enjoyable musieal ogram, which had been arranged ¥ Mire. Dorothy D Muth Watson. After the musical thers wae tea, served from a charmingly appointed tea table, where presiding were Mre. Blanche Ray, Dr. Loy McAfee and Mrs. G. M. Brumbaugh. Presiding at colate urn were Mrs. Daniel ot {’fi' M al, A Mrs. Estelle Aubrey Brown. men of District xln-u-neh commitiees cd in_ serving, among Ww! e re Sacnrictis’ Hickerson, Miss Marie - C. Redfern, Mrs. Florence Barnes and Miss Laura Thornborough. Mrs, ¥. B. Grandin will open her h e at 1515 New Hampshire avenue dnesday, April 2, from 4 until 6 ock, for a'tes and linen shower for the benefit of the National Homeo- Hospital. A very cordial invi- tion {s extended to all friends of the hospital. Mre. Lyman B. Swormstedt i= president of the board. Mrs. Grand Mrs. Charle: dents. The Club dance barracks temorrow evening. Musie by the United States Marine Band Orchestra, fourth informal _Sojourners’ will be held at marine Atwood national vice e fifth and last Sejourners’ Club THE LOUVRE 1115 1117 F STREET ‘In the realm of the better dance of the season will be held at the Navy sall loft April 23. Music by the United States Navy Band Orches- The chemical warfare branch of the Army Relief Soclety will hold an in- formal dince snd cara party at the Officers’ Club, Washington barracks, Tuesday evening, April 29, 9 to 13:30 o'clock. There wiil bs music by tne United States Army Band Orchestra. The entire proceeds of this benefit go to the Army Relief Society, and is used for the purpose of providing relief in emergency for dependent widows and orphans of officers and :nlisted men of the Army. Tickets may he obtalped from any one con- nected with the chemical warfare service. Mrs. Claude Brigham will have charge of the cards, and Capt. George F. Unmacht, chemical war- fare service, has charge of the dance arrangements. Monday at lucheon at the A. A. U. W. clubhouse the Washington fund committee for the purchase of head- quarters and clubhouse at 1684 Byo street met with the seetional fund committee. In the company were Mrs. Walter D, Brookings, Miss Mar- garet Merrill, Maj. J tireson : Mrs. Frank O. Wilkins, Miss Marie Cbenauer, Miss Helon Atwater, Mrs. Alvin E.' Dodd Mrs. Prank White, Miss Elizabeth Dean of the fund com- mittee. Those of the sectional com- mittee weie Mrs. P. Kauffman of the north Atlantic_division, Mrs, Wheat- ley Palmer, South Pacific divisiow; Mrs. Howard, south Atlantic; Mrs Austin Stone, ‘southwest central; Mre. I5. G. Nourse, northwest central, and Mrs. Horton, northeast eentral. S VISIBLE SUPPLY OF GRAIN. NEW YORK, Maroh 24~—The vismbio supply of American gvain shows tho following chanwes, in bushels: Wheat, decreased 1,032,000; com, inereased 1,924,000: oata decreased 731,000; rye. inoreased 63,000; barley, increased 56,000, MBROKS &© G STREET BETWEEN 11™g 2™ co-defendants with Galloway, also pleaded’ guilty. Stephens was given thirty days in jail and a fine of $500 and Jennings was fined §300. e three men were the alleged promoters of the Galloway Oil Inter- ests, “a merger” concern, which was said to have merged about fifteen companies. Mrs. Cameron McRae Winslow of Boston is at Wardman Park Hotel for a lengthy visit to Washington She is accompanied by Miss Natalie Winslaw, Miss Theodora and Miss Emilie Winslow. bours v girl and Margaret Lava, and Marsaret FDiggins. bos. and Philena Beale, gir ud Flora Hawkias, girl Helen L. 8§ Spring Frocks $69.50 We are presenting in this group some very exceptional creatjons—of new and original modeling; smart and effective cmbellishing—done in weaves that reflect the very best of fashion’s preference. Staple and novelty colorings—in solid tones and combinations. Frocks designed for street, sports, after- noon and the still dressier occasions. Other Dresses, $25 to $125 Winslow A number of dinner parties procaded the house dance at Merid Hope I'. and Amy William T. and V Foot-Form pumps Deaths liéporle;d- Ihe following deaths have been veported to { the hea!th deparimgnt in tbe last (wemty-four Henderson's—Standard for Quali Established Over 50 Years The Most Exceptional Values in Fine Furniture {1 Our reputation for offering Biggest Values in Fine Furniture, at all seasons, was long since firmly established. T An illustration in point is found in the handsome Ten-piece Mahogany Combina- tion Dining Reom Suite—b6-inch Buffet, Closet Server and Oblong Table (mahogany interiors) ; Chairs with Blue Hair 3450 Cloth Seats—priced at only,..... § Inspection and comparison of Henderson Homefurnishings places you under mo obligation to us. James B. Henderson Painting, Paperhanging, Uphelstering and Repairing 1108 G Street—Phones Main 7675 Main 7676 e showing you any of smart styles in Form Pum in the vailing shades, and they e those elements LKoot Form FIT that mean Comiort. ne .41, Georse Washiagton New Sport Coals For All Sorts of Weather $29.75 Models especially selected for beauty of fabric and spring styling, vet they are of practical warmth and will pass through uncertain spring weather un- harmed. They are excellent values, all silk lined. The coat sketched has novel trimmings of two-toned leatl\er. m i . 738 ':ad‘;} - Chasles Buikley, B4, Casualty Hospital You can enjoy foot health Heory & Rerkeiey. 73, Gallnger Hospital. and dress the feet stylishty in Foot Forms. Made in Black Suede 2 Straps W ot ne Elizabeth’s Flosnl Tuberculosjs Hosp! Homeopathic Hospita ergencs Hospital Kart Zeller. s ¥. Browu, 4 dowa Bonebrase, 5, Home for Tncurabies Clara L. Jaques. 46, 17 Zarah G B Wiaglow, &3 heron 3. T Takat e 7. sad Elizabeth Nieholson, aure. Sinlex Hospital Infat of Vertert P. and Lucile Newmss, § | hours, Columby: 1 | Annie B. W Jimmie Hines, Elian Carter, 47, 12 Fitted by Experts Edmonston & Co. (Incorparated) 1334 F Street ANDREW BETZ, Manager Advisers nnd Authorities en All Foot Troubles ;lnfi‘s‘u Columbia u,, Special Selling of ‘Two Assortments of Blouses Some fine Dimities —in White and Suit colorings —effeec- tively modeled, Were $1.95 95° st GarfeldHospital | 233 G st sw. .31, Garfleld Hospital. . 42, §1 Fenton place. 40 st 3 Hospital bitelaw Lot of Costume Blouses — b eaded, embroidered and lace trimmed-—very attractive styles— Were $5.75 51.95 Initial Showing of New Spring Wraps =TTl =] Special Selling of 800 Pairs Imported Tinsel BI'OC aded Boudoirs ‘mum.i.,,”"‘ 4 EVEALING the newest style notes in Wraps for Spring wear; straight, slim, of Fashion’s most fa- vored fabries—Twill and Charmeen, in tan, gray,.navy and black. A number of models have fur collars of Sum- mer Ermine and Mink Dyed Squirrel. TOWN COATS Their Style Fits Them For Smart Occasions Prices Begin at $35.50 Club Building 1316 G Street EEEEEEEE&:E_EE.E_E SHOP SrsmsTRRREesEtlo Wi, O RS eRARD Spring’s Silhouette Demands The Frolaset Corsets The famous Frolasct front- laced corset now boasts two new models, made to accentuate the fashionable slim lines which fashion demands. One is made especially for the full, well de- veloped figure. Sizes 22 to 32, 55 «1222" Like all Fralaset Corscts, this model has soft comfort shields beneath the lacing—a welcome feaiure. Very low bust with rubber insert, flat back and medium length—just wight for slight and medium figures. In beautiful pink Mercerised Brocade at §5, “1622” This model is Jfiuidly designed for the woman of fuller figure. It gllows ~omaplete _j{r« om of matien and yer s scientifically bomed to provide ihe nacessary support, _Swgll bach— low busi and bachb—it's g “dream” in begutiful pink Coutil ot 25. Bccond Floar—The Heeht O, The Heckhft Ca 7th at F » HESE are Coats that are qualified to be present at the most fashionable gather- ings of the season. They in- variably cling to fashion’s faverite straight lire but their trimmings are varied and in- teresting. Medici collars, long revers, petal bottoms -and smart whims will serve as your admission to the haunts of well-dressed women, similar Dresses of Delightful Springlike Styling 25 Gay in all the new tints—grays. tans and the brilliant flower shades—or con- fident in the correctness of navy blue or black, these dresses present a wide choice of street, sports and afterneon models, unusual at such madest pricing. For Smart Luncheons For Spring Tea Hours For Informal Evenings Interweaving of the tinsel and brecaded cloth frfrms wonderfully ing patterns in these com- binatione— Blue and Gold Black and Geld Red and Silver . 9 Blue and Silver Green and Silver G d Gold . e o This is a lot we've just received——and there are only 800 pairs. Selling at $1.59 will make quick disposal of them, They are the very latest in @ Boudoir Slippe: are charmingly effective s e and oomfmtlc with their soft pudd:J‘ soles and i Street Floor—Nerth Section. [ Ezclusively Different . TWELVE-TEN TWELVE-TWELVE F STREET \