Evening Star Newspaper, November 7, 1924, Page 19

. on or before December 19. "ADJUTANT GENERAL WORK IS EXPLAINED Gen. Davis Speaks to Re- serve Officers—Smoker Is Arranged. Majq Gen. Robert C. Davis, adju- tant genéral of the Army, addressed the Reserve Officers’ Association of the District of Columbia last night on the adjutant general's office and its work and relations to the general staff of the Army. The meeting was held in the Interior Building in P, Department Stewart told of the| ion of the association hio. Col. Stewart said favored use of the that of . | mission, said this group should be cov- rve officers annually. be trained for and 120 officers M T. C, also ed by the convention. erted that the num- flicers coming_from | was not sufficient al committee of re- d Leen appointed to ause. It was stated than 15,000 mem- ation. | Entertainment Committee Named. McKenney ed to hold Thursday in a charge of the othe It is planned to invite re- acquaint serves to the smoker to them with the anization, As stated by . Davis, there are 0 reserve officers men in the reserve e 12,000 regular Army | There will be a_meeting tonight in the Graham Building, 1402 E street, of the reserve quartsrmaster officers. This will be their first meet- ing of the son. SCHOOLS AID PUPILS | IN ESSAY CONTEST Superintendent Announces Plans| for Children to Enter High- way Competition. Rules for the participation of Dis- trict public school children in the annual essay contest of the Highwa: Education Board on national safet were distributed in the school syste through a circular letter issued by Supt. ¥rank W. Ballou. The recommendati of the committee on contests and pri composed of Dr. Hosmer M. John: and J. C. Bruce, were followed by the &uperintendent “In order that there may b uniformity in_the preparation of thi essays,” said Dr. Ballou's circular, “it is expected that every essay submit ted will be written in the classroom under the direction of the teache: After being judged by the committee, the teacher will send the three best essays from her class to the principal The prin cipal will send the three best essay: from her building on or befor January 2, 1925, to the supervising principal of the division. The super: vising principal will send the thre best essays from his division to the committee on contests and prizes not later than January 9, 1925. “It is suggested to the teachers of grades 5 to 8, inclusive, that no better subject could be found for a class room composition than the one select ed by the board for this year's con test.” i K. of C. to Have Smoker. ¢ Members of the law department of the Knights of Columbus Evening Club will hold the first smoker of the scason tomorrow night, at the City Club. : The smoker will be a vehicle for the reception of members of the freshman class, tendered by the up- yer classes, as well as an opportu- wity to plan social events for the coming year. The program will comprise music, & lresses and a variegated bill of en- tertalnment. IWANT WAR EMPLOYES UNDER CIVIL SERVICE Federation Head Asks Emergency Workers Have Protection of Law. The desirability of covering into the classified service a number of employes in the Bureau of Engraving and Print- ing and the Government Printing Office who were appointed without regard to civil service rules under war emergency orders aas been called to the attention of the United States Civil Service Com- miseion by Luther C. Steward, president of the National Federation of Federal Employes. The commission, in response, declared that for the past several weeks it has been engaged in making rvey of the eituation in order to ascertain the number of these employes who are now in the service. Mr. Steward, in his letter to the com- ered ipto the competitive classified serv- ice, 5o that they may have the benefits anted employes under the retirement t, and urged that an executive order | covering the group be recommended. | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, tainty that they will be reached in the near future. Others are willing to take the competitive test, but at this time are beyond the age limit. The Federation of Federal Employes declares that upless an executive order covering this group in the classified civil service is issued these persons will have to be retired without annuity when they reach retirement age. The employes in question, it was ex- plained, were appointed under execfitive order during the World War. Some of them had qualified by civil service examination, but could not be certified, due to the fact that the executive order was in exietence. Many, too, Mr. Steward continued, have since qualified by examination and are on the register for: appointment, but there is no cer- “ask tor Horlick's The ORIGINAL Malted Milk ring the e powder in /' -— hot or cold h ! water. No n cooking (R «) Prepared af home in a minute by briskly stir- \ at Uny " For all members of the family, ailing or well. Serve at meals, A nourishing, easily assimilated meals, or upon retiring. Food-Drink, quickly relieves faintness or hunger day or night. 0 The Dramatic Closing of Shoe Store Provides the most sensational Sale in the mercantile history of Washington Safe Milk For Infants, Invalids, the Aged; Nursing Mothers, Children, etc. Time EVERYBODY'S, that has been a favorite with everybody for 14 years, is now compelled by the termination of its lease to go out of business. Its passing means an end to the wonderful value-giving at popular prices that has made EVERYBODY’S the outstanding Shoe Store in Washington—and now comes the last chapter in this Clinching Climax for Clearance Everything at EVERYBODY’S must be sold— not even a Shoestring is reserved. The word to go caught us with a stock of more than 20,000 pairs of Men’s, Women’s and Children’s New and Desirable Shoes —in the disposal of which no heed has been given to value or cost in fixing the prices for this Clearance Sale. You'll find hundreds of pairs of Shoes 85¢ cut now to You'll find hundreds of pairs of Shoes$ 1 .00 You'll find hundreds of pairs of Shoes cut now to cutnowto ... You'll find hundreds of pairs of Shoes cutnowto ... Dr. CLAUDE S. SEMONES Eyesight Specialist in the modern, fireproof EDMONDS BUILDING 917 Fifteenth Street Fronts on McPherson Square Centrally located in the newer business district. Roomy offices; two ele. vators. Rates and Full Information From WARDMAN 1430 K St. M. 3830 e, efe Wi IF.YOU HAD A ? ten-story, ! % | TONSILINE ) The National Sore Tkroat Remedy cut now to . You'll find hundreds cut now to You'll find hundreds of pairs of cut now to You'll find hundreds of pairs of Shoessz. 45 The Shoes are of the most reliable makes—staple and novelty_ styles in ample assortment of sizes. This is one Sale you musn’t mus, nor can you afford to postpone at- tendance today. literally given away—so paltry are the prices. There can be no exchanges; none can be sent C. O. D.; none charged or refunds given. Every Sale must be final and for cash. But consider the saving. ATTENTION, DEALERS! Charitable organizations, homes, orphanages, etc.,; your opportunity also to purchase quality footwear in large lots at these most ridiculous prices. Apply to manager of store for further information. Shoe Store 7th and D Streets Take Elevator on D THITHRU KRR Crowds are surging here—because Shoes are being . Over Lincoln National Bank Street 1111 AR D. C, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, CAVAVAVAVAVAUAUVACAGAUACA GAY, 1924, WACAVACAUACAUAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAV AU AUAVAUAUAUAU RO - 15 (UAVATGAUAUAUAG AUAOLACAUAUAY M-BRIDKS & G STREET BETWEEN [ITHE |2 Tomorrow Another Coat Day With Tremendous Savings on 85 Richly Fur-Trimmed Coats THIS SPECIAL EVENT IS FOR TOMORROW ONLY New and Smart 1.n Fas})ion and Fabric. EX- All are Taken From Our Regular Stock and Reduced for the First Time This Season Prices Before Reductions, $55 to $69 TOMORROW ONLY—WHILE THEY LAST Made of high-grade Winter fabrics, with luxu- rious collars, collars and cuffs or borders of smart furs; silk lined and warmly interlined: in black and all the new Winter shades. Women’s Sizes—Misses’ Sizes—Second Floor French Suede Gloves Gauntlets with turned- back or frilled cuffs. Braided and Novelty ef- fects. Mode, Beaver, Gray. Values: $5.00 SALE PRICE: $3.95 Pearl Necklaces These are three-strand necklaces, with gradu- ated pearls. 12 and 16 in. length—sterling clasp inlaid with fancy stones. Values: $5.00 SALE PRICE: Collar and Cuff Sets Made of linens—silk and laces, neatly trim- med in white and the sea- son’s most wanted colors. Handkerchiefs Novelty effects in voile or linen, some edged with net footing — others em- broidered. All wanted CO]OX‘S. Values: 75¢ SALE PRICE: Imported Bead Chokers A large variety of stones. Beautiful combi- nations. In Crystal; Red Rock. Jet, Jade. Pearl. Smoked Pearl. ! Values: $1.50 to $2.00 SALE PRICE: ~$1.00 Imported Beaded Bags Pouch and novelty models, heavily beaded in beautiful designs; silk lined. Metal top. Values: $5.95 || SALE PRICE $3.95 P~~~ wear, bought from manufacturers Silk Petticoats Heavy-weight Millaneise Silk Jersey, embroidered or tailored models—in rust, tan, oxblood, gray, ®rown, navy, black. Value: $6.95 Sale Price This is an advance purchase of Silk Under= stocks were complete, who co-operated with us, | while their Silk Teddies Trimmed with lace, net 52.95 footing and tailored models. Values: $3.95—Sale Price Silk Step-Ins Crepe de Chine, lace trim- 5 med. In orchid, peach, flesh. $3.95 Values: $4.95—Sale Price Silk Princess Slips 5 lli‘icellent hQ}t;ality ;II‘ ub ilk. 18-is em. Na and blackl.nc & 32-95 Values: $3.95—Sale Price Silk Princess Slips Radium Silk or Satin. $5.00 In brown, tan, orchid, black. Values: $6.95—Sale Price Earlier Than Usual Christmas Event A Sale of 1,000 Pieces Silk Underwear making price concessions that made this sale | possible now and giving our patrons choice selec= ||| tions at greatly reduced prices. i Silk Nightgowns Of Heavy Crepe de Chine i or Radium. Pastel shades. $5.00 : : Values: $6.95—Sale Price i Silk Nightgowns Crepe de Chine, lace trim- med or tailored. Values: $4.95—Sale Price | S il Van Raalte Silk Vests i | Excellent Quality Silk i Jersey. White, peach, flesh, s l 59 ! orchid, nile. Values: $2.00—Sale Price Van Raalte Silk Bloomers Jersey Silk, reinforced seat. In flesh, maize, each, orchid, white. alues: $5.00—Sale Price $3.95