Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1924, Page 18

18 TARINES GREETE BY RECORD THRONG Largest Crowd Ever Assem- " bled in Frederick Pays Visit to Camp. pecial Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICK, Md., September 1.—A. throng pronounced by observers to be the largest crowd ever assembled in this old historic town came to Frede- Tick vesterday to visit the camp of the Marine Corps Expeditionary Force &t the County Fatr Grounds. From #hortly after daylight to long past @usk automobiles and carrlages poured into this city by every road and highway and from reville to taps the marine camp was alive with visi- fors and parking space in its vicinity was at a premium. 3 So great was the demand for places to park cars of visiting parties that ghortly after noon Brig. Gen. Dion Williams, commanding general of the force, ordered a field which had been igned to a unit of the marine artillery to be turned over to the pub- lic as an official parking sphce, and 3t one time more than 2,200 cars were counted within this space, bearing B s from nearly ever State in the Union. In all it is estimated that fn the neighborhood of 50,000 guests Visited the camp during the day. 2 War Equipment on View. In preparation for the throng of guests Gen. Willlams had issued drders that a sample of every weaponi @nd type of implement of war in the équipment of the sea soldiers be pre- he inspection of the crowd of well educated of- n the s of each be designated as nd exhibitors. This feature proved extremely popular with the Visitors and knots of spectators re- pained grouped around each exhibit | tating | 11 through the day requent reliefs of s mMen doing the explaining. Included In the exhibits were French Wwith which the Iight artillery 9f the marine force is equippe 1555, throwing 100-pound shells, which supply the heavy artillery trench mortars, light and heavy ma- @hine guns, automatic rifles, hand and grenades, anti-aircraft cannon machine guns, searchlights, . engineer equipment and air- of all types, ranging from Buge Martin bombers, capable of car- ENIng more than a ton of high ex- " |derson will instruct his aides in the I have a representative at the meeting | Th’ feller that likes himself usually has a monopoly. Now that automobiles are so cheap an’ common it hardly pays t’ teach a baby t’ walk. (Copyright, John F. Dille Co.) ALEXANDRIA. ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 1 (Special).—Business in Alexandr| practically was suspended today while hundreds of townspeople at- tended the annual picnic celebration at Pohick Church and many others went to resorts mearby. Charles H. lahan, Grand Master of Masons in | Virginia, is to speak this afternoon | ‘The Parish of Truro.” Man <ons from every section of the state plan to attend. A meeting of the Defense Test Day committee will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce, when Maj. W. D. A. An- manner of conducting the parade. The city's quota is =et at 773. All frater- nal organizations which plan to have a part in the parade are asked to| tomorrow. Thirty-seven arrest. corded since Saturday night, 10 of which were for alleged violations of have been re- the State prohibition law. No court was held on account of the holiday. Al Layer-Felt Mattress $11.45 Ell and Bee 50.Ib. Mattress, fn double- bed size. Blue art or striped ticking case. Remarkahle value. All-foather Pillows, - 17217 inches, 37c. FIFTH FLOOR / Colonial Candlewick Spreads $6.29 Martha Washington Patt sprea double or twin sizes, | & wpeciaits” nelected A_ipecially selected = group underpriced f Tues Gv LAN SBURGH @ BRQ. Boaghe”to Vail home sing. 0 — s s i FIFTH FLOOR 418-430 7th Through to 8th. Famous for QualitySince 1860 Extra Quality, Mind You, and Way Underpriced co LLAR ATTACHED il LT " Phone Franklin 7400 Two-Pants Suits —Ready for School $7.75 The boy who steps, out in tune with the school bells may well have confidence in his appearance if thoughtful Mother has sclected one of the dandy all-wool suits of tweed or cassimere, Extra strength’ where needed, and both knickers fully lined assure long wear. Sizes 7 to 17. Boys’ Extra Knickers $1.95 All-wool blue serge, cassimeres and tweeds, strongly sewn and fully lined, make up just the extra knickers that every schoolbey needs. And sturdy corduroy, too. All in sizes 7 to 17. FOURTH FLOOR., LANSBURGH & BRO. One-Price Sale of New Fall Woolens Séinch Tricotine Sd-inch Serge 54inch Velours Sé-inch Plaids S4-inch Stripes 54-inch Broadcloth 54-inch Flannels During August 215 arrests were made. Two vears ago today the council manager form of government went ! into effect here. Many improvements | ® Talks on tactics were also given |in the city have been made. A ne &nd explanations made of the train- | school building has been erected; the | Here's an offering our shirt buyer has been nursing along for weeks. The difficult part of the deal was to get EXTRA FINE QUALITY Shirts, to sell at a price that men and their prudent wives would snap up at first sight. Plosives, to tiny fast fighting ma- €hines with a speed of more than a Bundred miles. 3 Military Tacties Explained. it g, ul’u inch Poiret Twill 1 Yd. Wide assortment of the season's newest and most de- sirable colors, for capes, coats and suits. Don't miss this chance to save generously on Fall needs. 54-in. Suede-Finish Coating —a new. high-grade coating that is going to be much in de- mand because of its smartness, quality and service. QB 95 S0 Shown in wanted colors and black. Yard.... THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. [ i In quality, workmanship, tailoring and every detail, these shirts are equal to any we've sold at a great deal more than this sale price. The fabric has a silk-like texture and finish that is positively beautiful. & and preparations which go to|gas plant has been rebuilt, streets| Wake the marine expeditionary force | have been improved greatly and| the most efficient military organiza- | other improvements are under way gon maintained by any nation of the [ now. World during times of peace, capable s :f putting a fully-equipped reinforced rigade with all arms of the service @n the firing line or on board a trans- WED AT TAKOMA PARK. gort ready to start for the scene of —_ 5 2 & " e e ey ours, iike | Susan Giddings and J. H. Clark If you admire English broadcloth at its best, you'll see in this 150 ven o | R J L £ = ) . Joldiers and attention drawn to the Are United. i sale a wonderful saving on at least a half-dozen handsome shirts. e > Gase with which the marine force| mygq Sysan Giddings of Burnt Mills, ¥ : - : 0‘ ' alne ln ams akes marches of the greatest length. | iniy county. and Mr. Jonn H. Clark of All sizes, 14 to 17. us far on the present maneuvers [ {is COUnty, and Mr. John H. Clark of ‘ o : = the force has averaged nearly fifteen | golock this morning in Trinity Episco- Be on hand early, selling can’'t be anything but brisk. miles a day. while ten miles is con- [ PG T TOLTTE D B = didered a good distunce for a_force | P2p CRURT: JTRIQUE Park =~ e | MEN'S SHOP, DIRECT ENTRANGE TO SEVENTH STREET. df';:.,s"f}.‘n and Sharacter of €aulb- | church, performed the ceremony in the ment. is was lillustrated by many | ;recence of only members of the two instances drawn from history, such as | g 0C® Of, 0Ny MEMbErs of he two the historic forced march of Jackson's | getirateq with white hydrangeas and force in the Antietam campalgn of | oyerereens. the Civil War, when historians re- | _ - dorded with amazement his feat in 5 S dovering thirteen miles within twen- | 2222222027070 2200 T2 2222 eee70T) ty-four hours. After passing through the marine camp, many of the guests expressed themselves as having a comprehension of military tactics and problems and a realization of the Value of national preparedness be- yond anything previously experienced. i 6 “Just a Real Good Car”’ LI LI P LI LRI L O PP 2, Wide assortment of attractive checks and plaids in this most desirable of fab- rics for children’s school frocks. Select Tuesday for school sewing plans. 27-Inch All-Wool Flannel, Fine Grade Long Cloth, in in excellent color choice, for 36-inch width, for chil- women’s and chil- dren’s wear. Irregular 99, drens’ frocks, yard $1.50 lengths, vard 23¢ Plain and Figured Plisse Fine Black Sateen, for Crepe, of a very dainty, bloomers, dres serviceable quality, 250 aprons. Sold :n special, yard ; regular lengths, vard STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO Samples of Jewelry Greatly Reduced 59¢ For Former $1.00 and 81.50 Qualities Clearing up a big purchase from well known importer at tremendous savings. Choice includes one. two or three of a kind in such wanted pieces as: Cuff Links Rings - Bracelets Bar Pins Hat Ornaments A Big Assortment of Bead Chains Here are just the pieces you'll want for the Fall en- semble, priced way under real worth. Save! 500 Strings Japanese $1.00 Opalescent Pearls (Manufactured) Perfectly graduated 36-inch strings of glowing opalescent Japanese manufactured pearls, mounted with white metal Stone- set clasps. These are offered ‘'way under their real worth and have a beauty duplicated only in higher-priced models. STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. Learn the Art of Making Lovely Lamp Shades Each day new lamp -shade frames and fabrics arrive, until we simply must tell the world about them. A competent instructress in at- tendance at all times will aid you in making and selecting all the requisites for making novelties for the home. Instructions gratis when materials are purchased here. ‘Wire Frames, new shapes, $1.00. Bed Light Frames, with pull chain and socket, $148. Bridge Light Frames, 98c. Chic Flapper Dolls, $350 and $6.75. Pleanure Program Faultless, +The greatest satisfaction was ex- |22 pressed by the American Legion authoritles in Frederick at the great Success of the dances held last night. At the National Guard Armory a crowd, estimated at 2,000 couples, was present, and the floor was crowded until midnight, while at the Catoctin Country Club a successful affair also was held. A feature of the occasion was a dinner given by Col. D. J. Mar- key, commanding the 1st Maryland National Guard, to Brig. Gen. Dion Williams and members of his imme- diate staff. Besides Gen. Williams, Col. Macker Babb, his chief of staff; Maj. T. S. Clarke, Maj. R. L. Denig. Maj. E. P. Moses, Lieut. G. M. Sturgis 8nd Lieut. R. C. Kilmartin were. mong the guests. EThS Marine force broke camp at Phone Us For Information ||| Concerning Chevy Chase Homes QUINTER, THOMAS & CO. Main 8416 Six of the Best Sellers in Fashionable Fall Silks A half dozen Lansburgh & Bro. quality silks that already have proven their pop- ularity for imnrediate and Fall use. Of course, the values here have a lot to do with the popularity of the fabrics. Just note the prices and then see the wonderful selec- tion of silks. 40-inch Satin Canton Crepe and Heavy Crepe de Chine, excellent qualities, in scores or desirable shades for all needs. Formerly $269 and $298. $2.00 ;v“sglendid value. 31.69 40-inch Crepe de Chine and Radium, of lovely weight and texture for frocks and lin- Boncilla Double Compacts 69c¢ Formerly $1.50 A discontinued number that up to this sale sold for $1.50. 36-inch Dress Satin, a high- luster fabric, shown in scores of colors and plenty rich, velvety surfaced, of black. Excellent weight suitable for frocks, blouses for all-fall use, and and millinery. z:v:dl\e ?ew shades. $2.00 36-inch Silk-face Duvetyne, aylight today and marched off at 6 52 Excentiomllyfne g al ‘clock on the last-day’s hike to the Civil War battlefield of Antietam. Where maneuvers of two weeks’ durd- | fon will be conducted. culminating eptember 9 with a duplication of the Antietam battle. The force will then farch back to Quantico, reaching ?vasningmn September 18. 36-inch Corduroy, 98c—The smartest school frocks for children and the daintiest of 40-inch Printed Crepes pre- sent innumer:blclchoxce of atterns and colorings to ¢ g 1 pmcct all tastes and i1Z1u:c|s, gerie. is our regular negligees are now fashioned Heavy quality. Formerly $195 quality, reduced for of this sturdy fabric. Twen- $200 o szos $1.69 ;9:{:th selling. @] 65 ;)r'sfiv;;;:lw Fall col- Q8¢ Yard 2 THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. A Purchase and Sale of New Underarm Bags The Season’s Smartest - $2.95 One of those extra valueful offerings that make shopping at Lansburgh & Bro. always ¢ worth while. Girl Injured by 100-Pound Weight Blanche V. Smith, 16, 1246 Ninth street, was serlousiy injured by a 00-pound balance weight attached to . :he Jower section of & fire escape in Large size, double compact, fear of her home yesterday. She with two mirrors, handsome was hanging to the fire escape, it metal case, strong clasps and §s stated, when the weight fell and large powder and rouge. This is njured her back. The injured girl a wonderful value at 69c. was taken to Emergency Hospital, where an x-ray will be taken to de- termine the extent of her injury. 3 Festival to Open Today. i . The St. Agnes harvest festival at | Woodlawn, Md.. will open today with an all-day outing on the grounds at Bt Agnes lane and Old Frederick foad, Woodlawn. A chicken dinner will 'be served, followed by dancing and games. Earrings Lingerie Clasps Beauty Pins Toilet Specials At 39¢ Bonton Bath Salts, 3%c. Maidor Talcum, 39c. Ipana Tooth Paste, 39c. STREET FLOOR ©FP. C. Co., 1924 ja[——=Jo]c————=]oo]———=o]c——[o] Store Hours: 7:30 to 5:30 Saturdays, 1 p.m. all year Notions You Need Right Now i “Man Can'’t Live S R S Kieinert’s Reversible Crib Sheets, 34x45-inch $l.50 size,at..... . Pure Rubber Kleinert’s Pure Gum Natural Color Sanitary Bloom- e =, 35 41,50 fll Cotton, pure m etc. No trouble for us to submit suggestions, make —by bread alone.” Pleasing environment plays its part in our welfare. Now’s the time to begin , your Fall painting, so the Winter home can be Plain and novelty-trim Vachette Bags—beaver calf, in brown, tan or gray or combined with contrasting color—beaver calf with leather-laced edge, armadillo calf, novelty and plain leathers. bright and cheery, within and without. We're ready for your every requirement in the way of— ‘Running the gamut of styles that fashion adheres to for Fall, top strap, back strap, cord handles, large or small and all splen- R didly fitted. 2 ; gh B A’ sale intended as a real service—profit [ ¥ i 3 n_fl Metal Laces, novel ribbons, flowers and ruffling in nu- merous widths from 1 to 4 inches, 15c to 75c yard. Rosebud Trimming, all col- ors, 39c to $1.98 yard. Novelty Ribbons, ail colors, 19c to 39c yard. THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. Home Batt Cs bleached, 72x90-inch $1 .25 estimates, etc. Prompt attention to all correspond- size, two-1b, weight at Two-pound Wool ence—Shipments anywhere. 33'75 NEWRER OV Batts, 72x90-inch size ENl Bee Hair Nets, cap and fringe style, single and double mesh, six shades. 45c per dozen STREET FLOOR HUGH REILLY CQO. 5 e PAINTS AND GLASS "-I STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. 1334 N. Y. 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