Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1925, Page 19

REAL FLECTRLIHTIG POINTERS OFFERED Writer Says Home Builders Should Aveid Errors in Selecting Fixtures. BY SUSAN ELLEN DODGE. to the lot of most people buying, building or renovat- £ a house to have to select their n electrle lighting fixtures. This ore of a responsibility and less of than appears at first, and oulder it unless ac- st with the rudiments of what constitutes a good choice of fixture: s can so casily be giving a few point- as guideposts which I hope may prevent errors. An electric lighting fixture should never be chosen as an ndependent unit, just because it hap- to appeal to you, but must be lly fitted into the house and 3 it is to be placed. So st of the guide- oy Cites “First Guidepost.” guidepost ought to be the design. The second, the shape and height of the room which the fixture or fixtures are £. Third, the surface of the wall and its color, and fourth, the furnish- ings of the rooms themselves Of c e, it relatively mple to choose fixtures for the house adher- ing to one period of architectural de- sign, for there are loads of beautiful period fixtures on the market and one i n to be right. The rub, how- . mes where ong is selecting electric lighting fixtures for a house of hybrid design. In this instance, more than any other, the points given b d be co dered. Then, in addit to design, the type of con- struction of the house must receive attention—that is, whether it is k, stucco, frame or rubble ma- sonry. Frame Cottage Considered. It the house is of the frame cot- tage variety, then the simpler the ighting fixtures the better, while ESTATE. Divorces Scarce When Couples Own Homes, Says Judge The couple who own their own home are in little danger of grounding on the divorce rocks, according to Judge Joseph Sabath of the Superior Court of Cook County, 1lL, known nationally for his work as a divorce judge. “Very few people who own their homes come into the divorce courts,” Judge Sabath said in a re- cent address before the board of governors of the Chicggo “Own Your Home” exposition, one of the circuit of such expositions licensed as part of the “own your home™ campaign of the Natonal Associa- tlon of Real Estate Boards. “Men are eager to stay in their own homes, to drive a nail or two and cut the grass. Having a home of her own glves the wife the op- portunity to serve her husband that she does not have in rented quar- ters, and this will make him love her more. If the home Is hers, she, too, will improve it and create a home life that will be attractive to and hold her husband.” brick, stucco or rubble masonry houses are more dignified and there- fore a more formal design of fixtures ell be chosen. Silver-plated fixtures are appro- priate for any rooms the colors of which berder on the grey, while fixtures made of brass are better for walls finished in tans, buff or gold. Again, fixtures made of bronze and wrought iron are best against a rough plaster background. This does not mean, however, that any of these fixtures may not be otherwise em- ployed, but 1 have found them at their best against such backgrounds. Of course, there are also fixtures fin- ished in various colors or enamel as polychrome finishes for but the use of any well as sleeping rooms, of them but the polychrome or ivory is liable to be a risky venture B Announces Film Romance. LOS ANC April 4.—The Los Angeles Times today will quote Alma Rubens and Ricardo Cortez, motion picture players, as saying that they plan to marry next January when Miss Rubens' divorce decree from Dr. Daniel Carson Goodman be- comes final. Distinctive New Homes With Many Unusual Features 5002 to 5016 Illinois Ave. N.W. (A Beautiful Avenue 120 Feet Wide) 5 Sold 3 Left These houses are 20 ft. wide by 32 ft. deep, splen- didly constructed of carefully se- lected m aterials and present not only a very un- usual home buy- ing opportunity, but an investment of sterling worth. DESCRIPTION and lasting admiration. Open Sunday and 1410 H St. N.W. Overloo n @, = Sy B 9. 2 /% Parkway, the spires of D be obtained. Six Bright Rooms. Wide Front Porch. Four Bedrooms. Tiled Bath. Screened Sleeping Porch. Hardwood Floors Downstairs. Attractive Lighting Fixtures. Hot-water Heat. $10,750—Good Terms ERE is a well constructed, semi-detached brick home, superbly located on the upper edge of old Georgetown. From the beautifully laid out rear yard or the two rear porches of this home an entrancing view of the new Glover You will note the spacious concrete front porches, the large living room, hardwood fioors, the very unique and com. plete kitchens, the 3 spacious bedrooms, the sleeping porch, the large tiled bath with built-in fixtures, the unusuaily com- plete cellar with best type hot-water heating plant, hot-water heater, servants’ toilet, laundry and other features. features that make up a fine modern home are included—the finish and decoration are such as to excite instant attention All the Dadily Till 9 P.M. Drive out Georgia Ave. to Farragut St., thence 1% blocks cast WALTER A. DUNIGAN Owner and Builder Main 1023 ng 'he New Glover Parkway This splendid George- town home, with built- in fire proof garage, for NE AT 70 ¥ (& Nl Georgetown University and the Virginia hills across the Potomac may Linen Closet in_ Hall, and Closets in all Bedrooms. Bulit-in, Garage. Bright Kitchen, with Built- in cabinet and other con. veniences. Fireproof, Roomy Very Large Storage Closet in Basement; also Lava- tory. 2528 Hall Place N.W. Just west of Wisconsin Ave., at Naval Observatory OPEN SUNDAY AFTER 2 PM. BOSS=PHELPS REALTORS uiy K Street OF HOMES" “HOME Main 9300 THE EVENI REALTY SALES RIE N EADING ITES Number for February Ex- ceeds Seven-Year Average by 73 Per Cent, Beal estate market activity con- tinued on an upward curve during February, according to the monthly index of real estate transfers and conveyances in 41 typical cities com- piled by the National Association of Real Estato Boards. The index for February, just computed, is 173. This means that the of transfers and conve cities reporting was higher during February, 1925 the average number of tran conveyances recorded in the same cities during February in the period 1916-1923. the period taken as the base of the association's index reck- onings. The index for January of the cur- rent year was 171; for December pre- ceding it was 1 The present up- ward swing has been in operation since November, 1924, when the index was 144, Only Two Months Do Better. The index for the month just past, is the highest figure reached'in the | cities reporting in the nine vears 1916-1925, except for the months ot January and February of last year. For January of 1924 the index read 182, and for February, when the phe- nomenal activity of the year reached its climax, the index was 158, Publication of a monthly real es- tate market index, based on actual numbers of transfers and conveyances STAR, recorded in the 41 cities, was begun by the national assoclation with the record of January of the present year. The findings are taken from the following clties and counties: Alameda County, Calif.; Atlanta, Ga.; Baltimore, Md.; Bolse, Idaho; Brooklyn, N. Y.; Charleston, W. Va.; Chicago, 11L; Cleveland, Ohio; De- troit, Mich.; Flint, Mich.; Fort Worth, Kansas City, Kahs.; Kansas .; Jacksonville, Fla.; Salem, - Wash.; Springfield, Wichita, Kans; Los Angeles, Madison, Wis.; Memphis, Minneapolis, ewark, N. J.; ¥raneisco, WASHINGTON Tenn.; Milwaukes, Wis. Minn.; Nashville, Tenn N Orleans, 'La. Calif.; Spokane, Wasi oledo, Ohio; Worcester, Mass.; New York City (County of New York): Oklahoma City, Okla.; Paterson, N. Philadel- phia, Pa: Phoenix, Ariz: Reading, Pa.; Richmond, Va.; Santa e, N. Mex.; Springfleld. 11i.; Waterloo, Iowa, and Youngstown, Ohlo. ¥ Trend of the real estate market as shown by the mnew index reveals a close similarity to the trend of the construction industry for the month of February. Building contracts for the first two months of 1925 were only one-half of 1 per cent under the totals for the first two months of 1924, according to statistics. During January and February, 1925, public works and utillties con- tracts increased 33 per cent over the corresponding period of last vear, while all other classes of structures have shown a decrease of b per cent from last year's totals for these months. The tendency for the vear to continue last year's building rate is reported as strong. Open Sunday for Inspection 5310 Reno Road Chevy Chase, D.C. One of the most delightful and complete detached houses in Chevy Chase—containing 7 large rooms, tile bath and shower, first floor tiled lavatory, opgn fireplace. Garage to match house on large lot. Priced for Immediate Sale See It 813 15th St. N.W. 4404 | __I\EJIIIlIlIIIIIIIil!:fl\E‘.IIIl"IHIIIIiIII:?JA\E:IIIIIlllIlllIMI:?IA\‘Z:IIIIIIIIII“III!Iu = Today ,2||||||||||||||ll|'.?ll\9fl|ml||l|l|lll?4\§lll||lfllHlllflli?llflllllllillllllIIIIZ?IP 4 A Home of Distinetion 17| Sixteéfith t. N.. This Colonial-type home represents the best m design, materials and workmanship. 11 large rooms, 3 baths, lavatory, 2-car garage, spacious porches L€ Breuninger & Soxs 706 Colorado. Building BN S TS 2 A Group of the Finest Detached Brick Homes in Chevy Chase, D. C. Will Be Open Tomorrow for Located on Rittenhouse Street at Broad Branch Road, about 2 squares east of Chevy Chase Circle, these beautiful homes are of commanding influ- ence in a community already conceded to be one of the most delightful around Rittenhouse Street leads directly from the Circle into Rock the District. BUILDERS and REALTORS Exclusive Agents Main 6140 | S M T il Ih You to Inspect Creek Park, and is lined with homes of the finer type. 2-car brick garage—Servel electric refrigeration plant—built-in fixtures in baths—maid’s room and shower—beautiful electric fixtures and interior decoration, 9 Rooms—2 Baths 11 Rooms—3 Baths 2-car garage—slate roof—quartered oak floors—many other features in both types that will please the most particular buyer. ‘MSKEEVER® GOSS 1415 K Street REALTORS Phone Main 4752 HIIIIHHIIIIIIIIIIIIH"IIIllllllllllllfifilIIIIIIlIIIIIH||Illllllllll!lll"llllllllllIll!llllllllll" v T e T T T T O STNERROERRRE RV RNV AR TR ARERANERRRRARRALINRAAY A D T T T T T T T T L i Ll FRETITENTRANENIEN: RENEBIRRIINARDE SENMEIIEEENTIRERY , D. C, SATURDAY, APRIL 4, i 1925. REAL ESTATE. T——— The # Catthe Measure of Value-Sure HE measure of Cathedral Heights value is sure because of on athedral Ave- nue, 2 blocks from St. Alban’s Ca- thedral and just off Massa- chusetts Avenue. The pleasure of living is enhanced by a healthful cle- vation of 350 feet, overlooking some of Washington’s best built and finest resi- dences. location NOW in Obtain full measure of value- sure pleasure by planning vour home's dral bighfands The Really In-Town Suburb One-nalf block west on Cathedral Avenue at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue and Cathedral Avenue. Realize the dream of years—enjoy all the ad- vantages of a home of individuality built to your individual requirements. We will finance and build your home on a Cathedral Highlands site at a substantial saving over the cost of a ready- made house. p’lonc or SCC EpsonW-Drices —EXCLUSIVE AGENT— Room 201, Investment Building 15th and K Sts. On SUNDAY, Phone Cleveland 3532—Office on Property S A e 2 Main 5974 Within a Few Feet Beautiful Rock Creek Park 1608 aisg s N.W. This is one of the most charming homes in this exclusive section. DESCRIPTION Contains 7 spacious rooms and tiled bath, hot-water heat, electricity, open fireplace, large porch, 2-car garage; a frontage of 165 feet, inclosed by a stone retaining wall; beautiful lawn, shrubbery, etec. . A Home That Has to Be Seen to Be Appreciated for Its, Real Value Price Reduced From $29,500 to $22,500 For Immediate Sale Open for Inspection All Day Sunday 3 Other Desirable Offerings in New Homes ‘ 1736-1738 R Street N.W. Just Nerth of Dupont Oircle Near N. H. Ave. An exquisite bome of 11 excel- lently planued rooms and three com- plete baths. Practically gew, vacant and in perfect condition for imme- diate _occupancy. Hardwood floors, open firgplaces, hot-water heat, elec: fricity, built-fo_garage (will hol three cars), screened throughout, large linen ‘room and cedsr room, complete laundry, etc.. This prop erty is ifully decorated and is most appealing and practical. Gen- erous terms. Open for inspection. Price, $32,500—52,500 Cash William 1108 16th St. 3512 Conn. Ave. $10,750—Easy Terms Brick residence of 6 rooms and bath, practi- cally new. Zoned Ist commercial. Vacant. This property is a rare bar- gain, and is either an ex- cellent investment or speculation. 2034 16th St. N.W. A modern brick residence, located on the corner of 16th and V Streets NW. MUST BE SOLD. This beautiful home contains 15 rooms, 4 baths and 2 extra lavatories. It is practically new and has been entirely redectorated. It is vacant and can be in- spected at any time, and must be sold. K. Hartung & Co. Realtors N.W. Main 371-372-373 AU e T B E T L L T e T T L LTI T T T aEwnraTRTnLE