Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1924, Page 12

MERRICK MEDAL AWARD IN STUDENTS’ DEBATE James E. McLarney Winner of Hizhest Honors in Georgetown College Competition. Highest honors in the annual Mer- rick debate, held last night at George- town College, between two teams rep- Special? 1,000 Pairs Men’s Slippers, 95¢ Brown or gray felts, Everett style, soft, padded inside, neat- 1y turned soles outside, in all sizes 6 to 11. A happy thought for any man. (First Floor, Main Building.) Special? 67 Smoking Jackets, $4.95 Of double-faced cloth, with contrasting cuffs and lapels. Collars and cuffs cord edged; double frog fasteners. Colors: green, wine and gray mixtures. Fully cut. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. MONDAY, DE¢EMBER 15, 1924 .. . resenting the Philodemic Soclety, wera (2 member of the winning team, with awarded to James E. McLarney of |Thomas A. Callahan, '25, of Ohlo., New York, a member of the senior| Members of the amrmative side class. As the best individual debater, | were IEsmonde D. Murphy, '25, of New Mr. McLarney will be given the Mer- | York and Joseph B. Brennan, '25, of rick medal upon graduation next|Georgia. Both teams represented the June. Philodemic Soclety, under whose aus- The question under debate, decided |pices the debate was held. In favor of the negative, was: “Re- The judges were Justice Adolph A. =olved, That the concurrence of at|Hoehling of the District Supreme least two-thirds of the justices of the [Court, Dr. Wilfred M. Barton of the Supreme Court should be required to|Georgetown Medical School and B. ostablish the unconstitutionality of an | Francis Saul. act of Congress.” Mr. McLarney was| A musical program had been ar- - Here it is—another one of those important sales for ranged, consisting of a banjo and plano duet by Richard T. McDonough, '25, and Francis A. Shuman; baritone solo by Louis W. O'Leary, '26, and a plano solo by Mr. Shuman. James ‘I Plekenbrock, 23, was chairman of the debate and Henry O. McCormick was chairman of the re- ception committee, which comprised Willlam J. Kalt, Matthew J. Lyons, Thomas B. Fenlon, Edward M. de Cas- tro, J. Brilley Wall, Francis A. Ruff- er, Anthony B. Brennan, Charles I. Rimp, T. Raymond Rice and N, Holmg 5 Clare. Rev. Johm J. Toohey, 8. J, ¥:ho coached the two competing teaw's, is chancellor of the Philodemic Seciety. The officers of the society are: | homas A. Callahan, ‘25, president: J¢,zeph 13. Brennan, '23, vice president; James L. McLarnev, ’25, recording gecretary; Esmond D. Murphy, '25, co/respon secretary; James E. Pleks .nbrock, '25, treasurer. Made to sell for very, very, very much more Every One Society Brand |NEW VICTIM ADDED % To TONG WAR TOLL street home, with bullet wounds in —_———— = last night in the rear of his Mott the head and back. Police sald he probably was the mistaken victim of Fruitstand Proprietor Held Killed |tong gunmen, as he aia noty belonz by: Mistake by Chinese, , Gunmen. By the Associuted Press. to a tong:. Chin was shot down just as he turned the fatch on the rear door of his home, his body falling across the threshold. Although policemen and .|, NEW YORK. December 15.-—The {detectives were standing nearby on body of Chin Sing, 41, proprietor of lfixed posts only 20 fcet apart, none Tuesday—A $50,000 Purchase and Sale of 3 Two-Buttoi a Chinatown fruitstand, was found |of them heard the shots.: In his pocket were found 3240 tn bills and. silvér, proof, according fo the police, that he was not the victim of robbery. . ———— After following a sheép 23 tmiles in an effort to capture it, august officials of the board of agriculture of Brit- ain finally had to shoot the animal, which was supposed to have been subjected to the foot-and-mouth dla- case. nriely Brand Suity Special! 3,000 Splendid Shirts, $1.90 Broadcloth lent quality) English (excel- in tans, grays, Also woven madras and rayon striped mad- and whites, ras in figured effects and the new criss-cross stripes. Sizes 13 to 20. Regular $2.50 and $3 values. Individually boxed, if you wish. (First Ficor, Main Bulding.) No darn it! DuoWear Hose Guaranteed, $1.50 —for a box of six. No more darning, for these are guaran- teed to give satisfaction, or return them to us to be re- (First Floor, men that have made us town-famous. All Society Brand —all 1924 and 1925 models; all the finest fabrics—all made to sell for a great deal more, but closed out to us greatly under the current prices, because we are one of Society Brand’s best accounts. Society Brand Suit Mata Duilding o 5 837 placed. Put a box of six in his Cliristmas stocking and down forever that belligerent big toe of his. First Fioor, Main Building Special! : 2,000 Silk Neckties, $1 Not a tie in the entire lot Special! 77 Men’s Umbrellas $£3.95 Silk Gioria Umbrellas with good-looking handles specially Every brella to re Save, not just on a suit—but on a Society Brand Suit. And save it on your favorite model—whether it's double-breasted or single-breasted, a blue or a London lavendar, a smoked gray or the new game feather brown. For Society Brand sets the suit styles for men, and Society Brand’s newest patterns are all in this sale. that was intended to sell for less than $1.50. Foreign and American silks in regimental stripes, figured effects and plain shades, individually boxed, if you wish. (First Uicor, Main Building.) priced for Chri man needs an u place the one he just lost. A rainy day friend he'll always appreciate. (Pirst Floor, Main Buildinz.) Once you see the cassimeres, or the cheviots, or the flannels, or the worsteds in this quality collection you'll know that the time to buy a new suit has arrived. And vou’ll buy yourself a Christmas present that will be one Special! If you're still puzzled 264 Pairs of what to give him, then make it a CHRISTMAS Golf Knickers, $6.95 If he golfs, here’s the gift of gifts. Knickers of English and American novelty woolens in tan, camel, gray and powder blue. Sizes 28 to 44. Decidedly smart and practical, and, best of all, a special purchase, other- wise they would be $10. (Sport Shop, €24 F Street.) Gifts for Men $1 All - wool or wool - mixed hose, $1. Four “Dixie Flyer” golf balls, $1. Good-looking silk wear, $1. neck- Interwoven pure silk hose, Half dozen initialed hand- kerchiefs, $1. Garter and suspender sets, Popular belt and buckle sets, $1. Three pairs lisle hose, $1. Phoenix pure silk hose, $1. Interwoven Very fine sitlk and wool hose, $1. (Malo Floor and Spest Stop.) ? of the bright spots of your holiday shopping. More fccts. Solid colors, new stripes, rich mixtures, high colors, in sizes from 33 to 46, in regular, short, long and stout models. And no charge for alterations. Single-Breastcd Society Brand 37 NG 275 Sheldon’s Finest QOvercoats That Have 3een Selling for a Great Deal More in Our Regular Stock (First Fioor, The Hecht Co.) eldon Overcoats 57 If someone was to put a substantial check in your stocking’ the night before Christmas, it couldn’t be any more real than the savings on these 275 superb Sheldon Overcoats, reduced as a companion event for the Society Brand sale above. Great coats, box coats, ulsters, tube coats—the newest of the new—in burly warmth without weight fabrics in the favored patterns, and in sizes of 34 Sheldon Double- Breasted Ulster, $37 Gveru»:?o h _ to 44. (Fiest Floor, The Hecht Co.) "The Hecht Co. 4 p a €ift Shop Now Sheldan Double -~ Rreasted. - Dlister, 337 GIIFT CERTIFICATE and let him choose what he wants. desks—all floors. All.exchange Gifts for Men $2.95 Soft brown kid house slippers, $2.95. Twelve “Dixie Flyer” golf balls, $2.95. (Main Floor and Sport Skop.) Gifts for Men 3 and 4 stay golf bags, $5. A Wilson driver and brassie, $5. Six Wl;lton “Pinehurst” golf balls in Christmas book, $5. Imported Swiss silk muf- flers, $! French doeskin dress gloves, $5. Lined gauntlet and strap- wrist gloves, $5. 5Full dress and tuxedo sets, Hickok buckle, beltogram and belt, $5. White or colored Man- hattan shirts, $5. Comfortable Manhattan pajamas, $5. Main Floor aad Sport Sbep.) A N\