Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1924, Page 39

PERE MARQUETTE APPROVES MERGER| “Nickel Plate” Consolidation i Is Brought Step Near I ! Completion. Milady of fashion required per- fumes and cosmetics, including creams and powders, to the value of $3,078,037 during 1923, accord- ing to an analysis of these im- ports, made public today by the Department of Commerce. Cos- metics included in this total amounted to 1,348,584 pounds, val- ued at $711,050. “Some comparison between the use of perfumery by American Perfumes and Cosmetics Impo In 1923 Were Valued at $3,078,037 G_STAR, rted “That our women are not unique in their delight in the accessories of the toilet, however, may be read frém the fact that ir the same period, according te the pub- lished figures, the United States exported to other countries per- fumery and toilet waters to the 85, talcum and simi- lar powd worth $1,671,589, and cream rouges and the like to the extent of $1,003,747." WASHiNGTO STORE CLOSED T0 WOMEN. Men Only Allowed in Ladies’ Mart for One Night. BATTLE CREEK, Mich., December 18.—A department store here, cater- ing exclusively to women, was open last night “to men only.” Man clerks were behind the counters, the|, propristor announced, and no women ware permitted in the store. The theory the proprietor advances is that men who seek to purchase Christmas gifts for women are em- barrassed when obliged to shop among women. | ’&%odward&mpmwn Stairs Store See Upstairs Store Advertisements, Pages 34 and 35. ' men and women.” the department France, the figures showed, is = S sald, “may be suggested by the the main purveyor of perfumery Spectroscoplc observations of Mars fact that during 1923 imports of | 4na cosmeties to the United [during its recent approach to the bay rum and floral waters, largely d to the rest of the |earth disclosed the fact that its two favored by the men, amounted to e T oM poRsN; OFiITor: a total valuation of but $90,753 GREETERS ELECT. Morgan English Named President of Local Charter. The annual election of officers of the cters of America, Charter Thirty- one, was held Monday night at the| | L Fayette Hotel. | Following are the office - | for the enusing year: Morgan N.[]ish, New Willard Hotel, presi Roger S. Creel, Washington Hotel, first_vice president; J. P. Edwards, - | La Fayette Hotel, third vice president Cecil W. Daniels, Roosevelt Hotel, secretary: Daniel H. Greenspoon, Lee House, assistant secretary; Myron A. Gowans, New Willard Hotel, treas- mall, Hamilton s. Those elect- Women’s, Me_p’s and Ci\ildren’s Gift Suggestions GiftsLat 51 - sy or Less Women's Sports Hose, $1 4 New shipment. French lisle sports Special hand-drawn work or hose In plaid effects. Navy, cordo- van, camel and gold. Sizes 833 to 10. these newly arrived linen dresses. Some you'll fin. Wool Underhose, 50c Irregulars of $1 grade. Ideal for have & touch of embroider. them off. In blue wear under chiffon hose. Very slight imperfections. Medium and ! SOl ==t ? leather, tan, green, copen and coral. Women’s Beacon Robes 37.5() Beacon Robes, in a varied assortment of newest and most desirable patterns. Light and dark shades, trimmed with satin rib- bon. Heavy silk cords. These are very acceptable gifts. Sizes 36 to 44. Others $5.95 and $9.95. DOWN STAIRS STORE large sizes. Sports Hose, 50c Fine cotton sports hose in camel, gray and cordovan. Sizes 81 to 10 Mercerized Hose, 35¢ 3 pairs, $1. Excellent quality and well wearing. Black, gray, cordo- van and polo, Slzes 8% to 10, Trimmed White Aprons, 50c Small white aprons, either lace or embroldery trimmed. Also plain aprons with fold of Swiss lace. At- tractive gifts. Bungalow Aprons, $1 In light and dark shades. Of good quality percale and chambray. For Men Initial Handkerchiefs, 15¢ 2 for 25¢. Specially purchased and very moderately priced. Of good quality cotton. Ties, 50c New shipment of boxed ties of knit and cut silk. Large variety of pat- ferns, Silk and Wool Ties, §1 Just received. High quality wool and silk ties. In a large variety of pleasing patterns and colorings. For the Home Turkish Towel Sets, $1 Fancy boxed colored Turkish towel s include 1 towel and 2 wash cloths. White, with pink, blue, gold One would make a charminz EIft to a woman or miss. 36 to 46 'AIRS STORE Charles Il Joseph H and W. W. ( Shoreham Hotel, on, Hamilton Hotel. AVALUED PRESENT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY 1218-1220 F ST. N.W. Skates, or stingarees, are found in comparatively shallow water and have been known to attain a length of more than six feet. A blue poppy from Ck of the new plants recen to this country by the Department of Agriculture. Manufacturer's close- out of higher priced scarfs. All perfect. Camel, browns and oxfords. Suitable for men and women Soft, fleecy brushed wool scarfs are sure prepandwi(hbefiufiful and . \; ) to meet with ‘ap- useful gifts for every member of the family, and all at B & :’xr:"n:ln‘nulg’”‘ v popular prices. The tiresome delays usually associated with price. Holiday shopping are avoided here, because everything is conven- iently located on one floor. Perfumes (1 SETS Shirts l;i'. .o si;zs u};fi g:-z_ o e lm-‘JJS and lavender borders. Nome . . ! to . . 2.00 ® 10.00 81 .95 Tuneve 650 Other scrs from foremose § Turkish Bath Mats, $1 i 5 In cope: i () mmvmu,}h PACKAGES | Neckband Style | rency i dhranane et ‘The best known creations perfume makers’ att o e White Cara Nome . Fancy Turkish Towels " 2x1 and 50c and 58¢ 1x1 Ply CHRIS'rMASsboppe!swfllfindm DOWN STAIRS STORE English Broadcloth DOWNX STAIRS STORE 2,000 Women’s Pumps and Oxfords 32.95 Satin and Patent Leather Black and Browns Sizes 3t 8 Faney colored towels in jacquard designs. Blue, rose, lavender and gold borders. Dresser Scarfs, 58¢ White hemstitched dresser scarfs with good wide hems. The wanted 17x50-inch size. Underwear Tubing, 68c %-vard lengths of rayon jersey un- derwear tubing. In colors. of flesh, peach, orchid, pink, white and apricot. Embroidered Tubing, $1 ard length of high quality 3 underwear tubing, with neat ¢ As ovrcidered designs. In white, flesh, orchid and peach. Wrapped, ready for gifts 3-Piece Dresser Sets, 95¢ 3-pieco unbleached dresser sets in oval designs with lace edges and inserted lace medallions. 58x58 Tablecloths, $1 Mercerized damask tablecloths in round patterns. 5Sx58-inch size. Mercerized Napkins, 6 for 75¢ 18x18-inch mercerized damask hemmed napkins in a large assort- ment of neat patterns. = % Girls’ Gowns and Slips, $1 Gowns and Princess Slips for girls 4 to 14 vears old. Handmade with hand drawnwork design. Very low priced. Handmade Gertrudes, $1 In long and short styles. These are very attractively handmade and make splendid Christmas gifts. Sizes 14 to 16Y2 DOWN STAIRS STORE Women'’s Silk-Mixed Hse | b Serviceable and ncat appearing hose or silk and De Vilbiss Perfumirzers = . In the wanted shades of black, nude, (S) —1k to ‘11 -3 3 French nude, DOUBLE COMPACTS - - $1.50 , white and cordo- Cara Nome - - $200 TeeJur - - - 125 codworth’s 175 Thwee Flowees, Djer-Kiss, Colgate, Narcisss/de Chine—8$1.50 DOWN ETAIRS STORE Philippine Gowns Underpriced $1 .58 dainty a &t as you could give would be a Philip- assortment. have just been re- ceived at this very special price. Gowns have round, square or V necks. Entirely handmade underwear neat, dainty patterns Philippine Chemise, $1.45 Laroe Turkish Towels 45c¢ Each Large-size double- thread colored border Turkish Towels. These towels are of that soft absorbent quality so much desired. Two or three towels will be, surely welcomed as Christmas gifts. Plain white towels with blue rose, lavender and gold borders. DOWN STAIRS STORE Sale— Leather and Dozt i aces sen Moeilk Handbags, $3 Perfume Bottles, hand painted and Alligator, Patent Leath- with silver deposits, $1. 8 or, Compacts, in fancy cases, including powder and rouge, 25¢ to $1. Crushed Rose Leaf Bags, in a va- riety of colors. ach, 20c to § Kitchenette Aprons, of pure gum rubber; splendid gift, 85e. in very Nut Bowls, mahogany finished, with picks and cracker, $1. Salt and Pepper Shakers of cut glass, with silver tops. Pair, $1. Sewing Kits, includes thread, thim- ble, needle and pins, 15e. , particularly desirable s, highly colored. Each, 25e. Imitation Cloisonne Vases, unusual values at #1. Spoon and Fork Sets, silver plated, for children, 50c. Polychrome Candlesticks, With red candle, complete, $1. Perfumes, in a large assortment of (7) Thermos Bottles Enamel case—Pine..79¢, Quact 1.98 A very desirable Thermos Kit for '1.98 Ferrostat Bottles Unbresksble vaceum bottle 6,75 to 13.50 Stationery— Attvactively Boxed . 25¢ to 3.00 (8) *“Maycroft” Box of 24 sheets snd24 envelopes . 25¢ Eversharp Pencils . . . 50c to 3.50 Waterman and Parker Duofold Pens 2.50 to 10.00 (9) 8-Piece Ivoroyd Toilet Set Comb, hair brush, mirror, shoe book, nail file, nell buffer, and two giase-lined pomade jars in box. 3.Piece Ivoroyd Toilet Set i Comb, hair brush and mircor (e bex) , . 498 TheBuddyWatch . . . « .« o 100 (10) Ingersoll Watches . . . . 175 wp (11) Gilbert Alarm Clocks, 1.19, 1.98, 2.98, 3.25 Desk and Bowdoir Clocks, 2.98 &ifts Electrical ALL GUARANTEED ONE YEAR (14) PElectric Curling Irons (Electrex Jr.) . Now 79c Eclipse Marcel Waver . . . . (15) Electric Flat Iron (6 end 3-pomd size) The Little Chef (4 handy, light, surdy stove) « Polar Cub Electric Heaters . . . (16) Torrid Heating Pad A cover of dv-nlm-ct’u—.m«u low, medium or intense 12° x 15° 2 A 749 Hememaid Assorted Chocolates Kiddies’ Dolls, 50c to $3% * dolis and toys at these very moderate Pin Seal, Morocco and Combination Col- ored Leather Bags in prices this seling. Unusually 3. Big, small, babies and ma-ma dolls. Also Cuddle toys for boys and girls include rabbits, ducks, cats, dogs and clowns. DOWN STAIRS STORE 17 6‘&’ fot flm Also Underarm’ Bags, Sk - (12) Al 3 for 1.00 50c bottle Hmymy R?l:;l— 30 cube Remall Shaving Cream You Save 77¢ make splendid gifts. and leather lined. DOWN STAIRS STORB Dresses, Coats and Suits Specially Priced New High-Shade Dresses, $10 Fur-Trimmed Coats, $25 and $35 Shiwi ew satin-face crepe frocks in all the new de Very unusual values. Lovely, soft, smooth fabric coats, Showin n S 3 3N .. . 2 ja sirzble Isigh shades and styles, Shades of red, green, brown, f“"dc"?; lined. In the é“l“""ab]; t:bul;r lll‘lc_\ T;\:m- blonde, tan, navy and black. Also pastel shade Evening med with opossum, moufflon, muskrat and sealine. ew Aluminum Coffee Percolators . . (98c and Dinner Frocks. Sizes 16 to 46. shades of red, brown, tan, black. Sizes and styles for Sha 98c s Y Also new high-shade and stripe flannel frocks. women and misses. Silk-Lined Suits, $10 Sperts Topcoats, $8 4—Silk-lined Suits, in navy and black hair- 15—Specially priced. Warm_sports top- lines. The popular boxcoat models. Sizes coats in_brown, gray and plaids. All fully 16 to 42. Very special. lined. Sizes 16 to 42. Splendid, values. - DOWN STAIRS STORE Family Package 2% Ibs. 99¢ A wonderful valus. Ten var- ieties of centers, including eara- mels, nougatines, walmt tops, ete, dipped in rich chocolste. Each chocolate in individual paper cup. et 2 XD 649 (17) Walking and Talking Dolls From 98¢ to 2.98 Dresses, Special, $8 Very specially priced.. 25 flannel, jersey and silk dresses in straightline tubular models. Women’s and misses’ sizes, 16 to 40. 1257Pa Ave. IS&F 1715 Pa. Ave. 7th & E Sts.