Evening Star Newspaper, April 8, 1925, Page 15

- - | FORMER FOES 0.K. | CTZENS COUNGL Columbia Heit:;hts Associa- tion Assents to Will af Majority in Case. b Tndorsement was given to the Citi- zens’ Advisory Council by the Colum- bia Heights Ciitzens’ Association at s meeting, jn St. Stephen's Parish Hall, 3017 Fourteenth street north- west, last night. At a pervious meet- ing this association opposed the coun- %ol plan,-bot it was pointed out that A% a majority of the associations fa- vored it the will of the majority #hould be upheld and the plan be glven a fair trial. W. I Swanton, president of the association, was chosen for comsideration in the elec- tion for councilmen to be held by the Federation April 14 | TREE ASSOCIATION HEAD IS HONORED BY ITALY Charles Lathrop Pack Given' Dec- oration for Work in Restoring ‘War-Torn Forests. Charles Lathrop Pack, president of the American Tree Association, 1214 Sixteenth street, has begn honored by the King of Italy for afd he has ren- dered in replenishing - the *forests of that nation devastated by the World War and his efforts to strengthen friendship between thé two nations, aceording to word received-here. ;> been decorated with the Order of Com- mendatore of the Crown of Italy. The | following information, signed by Sen- ‘headquarters of the association here: “It gratifies me very much to inform vou that his majesty, by a decree, has graciously conferred upon you' tha Order of Commendatore of ‘the Crown of Italy. “In awardipg this decoration the Itallan government intends to show its appreciation and sympathy for the contribution . given by American Tree Ass: which you-so Worthily preside, to the By decree bt the King, Mr. Pack has | ator Cesare Nava, was received at the |\ SIOMOENN N SCHOOLS DRVE Delano Appeals for Hamp- ton-Tuskegee Aid in Na- tional Capital. Nearly $4,000,000 has’ been con- tributed in. the national campaign for $5,000,000 endowment for the Hampton ‘and Tuskegee, institutions, Frederic A. Delano, chairman of the Washington endowment committee, announced today in making an ap- peal for gifts toward this city's quota of $100,000, Active canvassing for the endow- ment was begun yesterday by & group of prominent business men. “Up to tRe present time we bhave recelved $12,500 in unsolicited gifts,” Mr. Delano said. “It is incumbent upon every Yesident of Washington STAR, WASHINGTON, clty always has maintained in the educational activities of this Nation. “Now th active canvassing has been started,” Mr. Delano declared, “by a group of well known busi- ness men who will make personal visits upon many leaders in the civie, philanthroplc and social activities of ‘Washington, 1 feel it is proper to 183u0 an appeal for every resident in- terested in the advancement of edu- eation to make contributions to the Hampton-Tuskegee endowment fund through the local campaign head- quarters, 409 Metropolitan Bank Building, or .to the. treagurer of the local committee, Geory W. White, president of the Metropolitan Na- tional Bank." The membership of Chief Justice William Howard Taft and Dr. Wil- Uam Jay Schieffelin upon the boar: of directors of the two institutions emssures the wise expenditure of the endowment fund, Mr. Delano sald. D. WEDNESDAY, “FROM KHARTUM TO KUT” IS SUBJECT OF ADDRESS Sir Reginald Hoskins . Outlines “Thirty Years of War and Peace” Before Belect Audience. Maj. Gen. Sir Reginald Hoskins, K. C. B; C. M. G, spoke on the sub- PAPERING & PAINTING Experienced men are very reasonable, and the: no dirt or is- convenlence while work is being done. CORNELL WALL PAPER CO. 714 13th St. N.W. Mcin 5373-5374 3 Mg'ronmn.s/ e APRIL 8, 1925. ject “From Khartum to Kut; Thirty Years of War and Peace,” Monday Lefore a fashionable gathering at the home of Col, Robert M, Thompson. Participation of “Great Britain in Egyptlan affairs and conditions lead- i ing up to the present situation were explained by Sir Reginald, As chief of staft of ‘the British forces in Egypt for four years, he obtained an intimate knowledge of During the World Egyptian polities. War he was a member of the general staft -in the British army in France. “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” Oceans of Easter Flowers This season, as always, BLACKISTONE'S display is the floral feature of Ellter week. Your inspection of our beautiful showing of superb FLOWERS and BLOOMING PLANTS is cordially invited. Easter Lilies Splendid Potted Specimens 50c per bloom | HYDRANGEAS RAMBLER ROSES AZALEAS His lecture yesterday was under the auspices of the Washington branch of the English-Speaking Union, which Col. Thompson is president. ot ! Maj. Raymond A. Wheeler, Agsistant Er Commissioner. spoke on zoning and other District matters. He made a special plea for the dedi- on by property owners in-Sher- man subdivision of 30 feet wf front | property on each lot In order. that {he Commissioners may- establish i feetricted line. The préperty .thus dedicated, he said, would- remiafy ‘at the disposal of abutting owners: No tax would be levied on the dedfcafed portion, and it would prohibit. Aay one from spoiling the beauty of the Dlock by bullding past the established ine. work of.¥eplenishing of the Italian HYACINTHS PRIMROSES % TULIPS b CINERARIAS Easter Corsages —and all other choice Flowering o Plants and Cut Flowers at special, $3.50 up \ODERATE PRICES Flowers' Delivered Anyewhere by Telegraph 14th and H “STANDARD" SERVICE STATION “STANDARD" GASOLINE ETHYL GASOLINE t this Wo00d fieu}:‘?yfli or. devastated !,) ‘“‘_}“’ uphold the high »p!u:e tha war, as delt as lts recognition of | vour efforts to strengthen the bonds|” FEFFFE FFFFRTEETTVEE Y Easter Boxes of Cut Flowers $3 and up Early Ordering will be appreciated wide campaign in t national ferest policy, ican tram seeds.to Great Britain, Bel- glum and ‘Fraunce, in addition to his work i Italy. Reports from these countri¢s are that the seeds are mak- ing good progress in nurseries. As soon as,they have attained the right growth they will be transplanted to the battlefields where American sol- diers foughtiwith those of the allies uray St. N.W. - $9.000 6 rooms and tiled bath, hot- water heat with instantane- ous heater,. clectricity and all improvements. Attract- ively decorated throughout —special grade electrical fixtures. House in abso- lutely perfect "condition. This is an“attractive home on a pretty street ;overlook- ing Soldiers’ Home, in a home-owning section, and is well worth your atten- tion. Terms. W. H. WEST CO. Main 9900 "“STANDARD" Congress’ Ald Praised. Commendation was given to Con- gress for the large amount of con-~ mtructive legislation affecting tha District by C. T. Clayvton, chairman of the committee on laws and ‘legis- lation After reviewing the ndmber of District laws enacted Mr. Clayton Jamented the failure to provide for a yermanent fireproof building for the recorder of deeds, to replace the present seven-story “firetrap” now used, where from 300 to 400 papers are filed daily and where, in avent of Jire. the loss would be Incalculable, he said Resolutions were adopted urging the purchase of the Lenman tract and a plot in the rear of the Hub- bard School for playground purposes. The association voted to support th Ppatriotic pageant to be given in Cen- | Y tral High School Stadium in June. | @ Resolutions of sympathy and respect on the recent death of Edward Per- | kins, long a member .of this organi- zatlon, were adopted. It was voted | o petition Congress to provide for publishing corrected maps of the city property by the surveyvors' of- fice, accurately and up-to-date each | year, instead of the present privately owned system whereby a sel of four books costs $300. . 14th and H “STANDARD" BENZOL Have a complexion’ that everyone admires Dispel the blotches Restore skin health RESINGL Soothing and Healing Laster Coats that Look a Great Deal More than Their Price Trafic Rules Froposed. Approval was given to resolutions urging the director of traffic to make the following regulations: Pro- hibit parallel parking on Fourteenth street between Columbia road and Monroe street; prohibit parking be- ‘tween painted lines for crossing pur- poses; provide police protection for children attending the Cook School A request-for a fire house will be c 3 near Six- Tiger Bridge neh Association will be asked to co-operate in the latter request Nomination of candidates resulted as follows: For president, W. L | Swanton; first vice president, Alton B. Carty; second vice president h A. Havden;.third vice pres- John C. Mulfordy. treasurer, A. wards; recording sécretary, W. B. Hargett; correspondig secretary, H. C. Phillips; delegates.to the Fed- ration of Cifizens' Associations, W. Todd and Harvey B. Speelman. Election will take place May 5 Willlam Buckley. Charles R. Bour- dene, Os. A. Reed, Wendell M| Reed, A. Briggs, W. R and E. McD. Kintz were membership. President Sw sided. Tailored Models of Fine Twills, Cheviots and Velora Capes of Crepe Silk and and Dress Coats of Figured Jacquard Silk Flannels, “\AN'T afiord to paint,” you say. Nonsense! Lack of ready money needn’t stop you. The Devoe Plan takes care of *that. 3 Also remember that every dollar invested in paint saves $100 in repairs, and adds materially to the value of your property. Ask us about the Devoe Home Improve- ment Plan whereby yow can paint your honse — inside and out — and pay for it in tew monthly installments. Geo. E. Corbett AINTS, OILS, GLASS They look more than their price for a very logical reason. Because the entire shipment was a little late, we marked them far below the normal margin of profit for quick selling before Easter. All that’s new in coats is here. The boyish Prince of Wales models; the chic flared and tied- to-the-front styles; Summer fur borders; plain and braided collars and cuffs. And topcoats that created the idea of “swagger.” These, and a dozen other styles, in every new color, and a range of Heads Contagion Service. Dr. James G director of adelphia, was appointed chief of the | ». contagious disease service of the Dis- | trict Health Depaftment by the Com- e A MuITIN g g g g missioners yesterday. The -salary Is Becker Paint & Glass Co., Inc. B $3,000 per year. | ] 1239 Wisconsin Ave. Phone West 67 < < Dr. Cumming was at one time an | . A employe of the Health Department, | - John Sawyer but resigned to_go to Philadelphia ElenvLinodnimg, ASEY Michels ‘Ave B, > Je succeeds Dr. John T. Sprague, who | L sizes that make them ready to put right on. For \\'omefi, 36 to 44. For Little Women, 1324 to 21%5. For Misses, 14 to 20. lecht Co. Cumming, a public health in former Phil- resigned a week ago. FIRST choice Of Amcrica's best Easter. dressed men for m‘w‘”l Just as tl’ley are o{ o America's most successful Most Sty’es $10 men the whole year around. A. Displaying bright suede cloth, bor- dered with Summer fur. $25: B. A shing black satin coat with front flare and fur border. $25. C. A slim black silk faille coat, trime med with fur and braid. $25. Other “HAHN" Shoe Leaders $5.95 to $12 D. A graceful cape of black silk crepe, with smart crush collar, $25, Cor. Tth & K Sts. e s s s B 414 9th St. 1914-16 Pa. Ave. 233 Pa. Ave. S.E. “City Club Shop” 1318 G St.