Evening Star Newspaper, September 23, 1924, Page 10

» STARVING FILIPINOS ARE EATING ROOTS 40,000 in Two Provinces Suffer From Floods and Plague. By the Associated Press. MANILA, September 23.—Forty d persons in Pangasinan and re reported reduced WOMAN’S CLUB HEADS OPEN SESSION HERE Executive Board Will Name Com- mittees for Year's Work. For the first meeting since the elec- tion of new officers the executive committee of the General Federation of Women's Clubs convened here to- day. Mrs. John D. Sherman, the new president, said the program in- cluded appointment of committees of interest to the 3,000,000 women in the organization. Attending the sessions are Mrs. Ed- ward Franklin White, deputy attor- THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1924. Woodhmard & Lothrop ney general of Indiana; Miss Florence Dibert of Johnstown, Pa.; Mrs. Flor- ence C. Floore of Cleburne, Tex.; Mrs. James E. Hays, Montezuma, Ga.; Mrs. John Booth, State president of New York; Mrs. . O. Leatherwood, Salt Lake City, and Miss Ann Shelton, Fort Worth, Tex. - Among the subjects to be taken up is “get out and vote with your men folks,” as Mrs. Sherman expressed it. DISTRICT POSITION OPEN. House of Detention Attendant Wanted at $1,320 a Year. The Civil Service Commission will hold an examination in Washington only October 8 to fill vacancies in the position of attendant at the House of Detention under the Metro- politan Police Department. The ex- amination is open to both men and women. The entrance salary 1s $1,320 a year, with maintenance pro- vided free of cost. Advancement in pay may be made to $1,650 a year. Applicants nfust have had at least six months’ experience as a resident worker or caretaker of dependent, defective or delinquent children, or one year's experience in the care, discipline and maintenance of good order of women in institutions or tac- tories. Special credit will be given for education and training in the care of children. 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If you are a housewife that has not tried it, order this unusual loaf from your grocer today and find out why so many of the keen housewives of Washington are now serving Rice’s bread. : Y T ZITZILZe- LT the smartest places this Autumn And here is a collection, some of them our personal selections in Paris, ready for the smart Washington woman to wear fittingly at any aristocratic function, this winter. The lovely one we sketch, is the new cape shawl, an exclusive Parisian shawl of black crepe, lux- uriously embroidered and fringed in gorgeous pur- ple, crimson, yellow and blue, $75. Others are of broche-velvet an chiffon, of sheer and lovely crepes, bold printed designs, rich bro- cades—Spanish laces, handsome Chinese embroid- ered shawls—and for the younger girls, there.are’ smaller shawls of crepes edged with deep fringe, in lovely colors. $13.50 to $87.50 Neckwear Section, First floer. In the Misses’ Section, Fourth floor, Misses’ Smart Frocks $39.50 Clever interpretations Faille Crepe Satin Crepe Fashion’s first fabrics for Autumn frocks Paris says, “the smartest dinner gowns are of satin”, bengaline is featured for the fashionable Directoire and tailored coat frock— of new Paris modes and all of these fabrics are 2 at a price, mo- ready for your choosing - prace, now. derately low. One sees a beautiful new rust-red shade, handsome browns, navy and black. Bengaline, $4.50 Faille Crepe, $4 Satin Crepe, $3to $6 Silk Section, Second foor. A distinctive Paris note is seen in the frock sketched— a frock of black faille, with circular godets of black satin crepe adding fulness at the front—a touch of chic red in collar and cuffs, and in the irreproachable rows of buttons—$39.50. Other smart frocks of faille, crepe satin—charming af- fairs of metal lace and chif- fon for evening—$39.50. Junior Misses’ Coats Luxuriously Furred Moderately Priced » $390 to %125 This attractive mod el sketched, a simple, one-strap R model, with covered Cuban \ heels and light-weight welt soles, may be had in the very fashionable patent lea- ther, or dull kid, $9. ‘Women's Shoe Section, Third foor. Attractive winter coats especially designed for the Junior Miss of 15 to 17. Value in a Sale Apron Frocks Special, $3.95 Of hand-drawn crepes and colorful ginghams Several different styles, of checked ginghams and plain colored crepes with a touch of haend-drawn work, and fresh white collars and cuffs that mark them as just a little better than the usual house frock —especially at $3.95. House Dress Section, Third floor. The Silhouette of Youth| Is emphasized in New Fall Models Lily of France and Woodthrop Corsets A silhouette which means slender hip lines—a straight back, and, at the same time, an uncorseted effect. This may be easily achieved in these new models, especially designed to create this particular effect—and no longer is there a necessity for heaviest fabrics and a vast amount of boning. ‘We sketch an exceptionally smart model, of a soft, fleecy- striped woolen in a new brown, collared with dark muskrat, $69.50. Other coats in the popular slim line style, plaids and plain colors, with collars, cuffs and some- monizing shades. Junior Girls' Section, Fourth fioor. Newer models—two of which we illustrate, a Woodthrop model of handsome brocade in a new bordered design, combined with fine silk surgical elastic, in pink, $22.50. The Lily of France Step-In, a girdle of imported silk elastic with panels back and front of dainty pink silk brocade, $30. ) Other Models, $6.50 to $30 Expert Corsetieres At Your-Service Corset Section, Third fleer. times bands of furs in har-’ In Disguise as Salt and Pepper Shakers —are these quaint and quite funny little ducks and owls, and chicks and pelicans that stand so straightinarow. Individual salt and pepper shakers in “real life”. 20c each $2 dozen China Section, Fifth fioor, ) 5003 The “Cozy” Pot —that becomes a teapot, coffee pot, a milk pitcher or any kind of jug for any kind of liquid— is this “magic” little jug sketched. It cannot drip, is a self-strainer, has a lock lid, and comes in a variety of sizes. You'll want one $1.15 to $1.75 China Section, Fifth floor. The Ponies Are Here .Bring the children in and let them ride the ponies from the Belle Meade Farms. Toy Section. Fourth fioor. Extra Size Silk Petticoats Special, $5.95 —of heavy quality jersey and tri- cosham, a straightline embroid- cred model, or a pleated flounce model from which to choose—in black. navy, tan and rust Petticoat Section, Third foor, Sidelights on the Bob Some of the milliners in Paris gave Vogue this interesting sidelight on the question oi bobbed hair. “Yes, several of our clients have begun to let a long lock grow in the back, just enough to make a tiny chignon to hold a diamond pin or two—But, when they come in to buy a new hat, many of them go right back and have the lock cut off again. Heads must be as small as ever for nothing else looks smart with the present type of dress.” Expert Men Barbers skifled in every type of bob — at your service. it Dressing Section, Second floor. New Winter Coats and Hats —manage to be as warm as pos- sible, and at the same time to_be quite adorable with their mannish, little tailored collars and double rows of buttons—or luxurious little fur collars, and narrow bandings of furs that sometimes trim matching hats and coats. Coats are of fleecy fabrics, broad- cloth, serge or chinchilla in lovely colors: $12.50 to $35 Hats in adorable styles, the pret- tiest of colors: $3.50 to $10 Outfit sketched, blue fleece trim- med in beaver—hat and coat, $36. Infants’ Section, Fourth fioor.