Evening Star Newspaper, April 25, 1925, Page 18

18 REAL PLAN CONFERENCE ON SHPPING POLY U. S. Commerce Chamber to "ESTATE: * Will Rogers Takes Short Flight, But Evades Long Jaunt Aviators at Bolling Field yester- day .afternoon. got the impression that Will Rogers, noted cowboy philosopher, would rather be on a broncho than in an airplane. Will was given a hop by Hrig.-Gen. READERS’ CLUB.GIVES SHAKESPEARE DINNER Annual Event Is Held at Hotel. Dr.-Peul Kaufman Is Guest of Honor. Toast, “The Washington Reader: Club,” by Claude N. Bennett; quota- tions from Shakespeare's works by members of the club; soprano solos, “An Open Secret,”- “The Summer Wind” ‘and “He Met Her on the Stairs,” Mrs. Benjamin D. Shreve, ac- companied on the piano by Mrs. J. F. Couch; ding, Miss Emma L. Os- trander; violin solo, Mrs. Rose Max- well Dickey; plantation sketches, Cecil Burleigh, accompanied by Mrs. Z. W. ‘Alderman, and reading, “The Death of Hope” (“Othello”), by Rev. Dr. Earl Wilfley. sisted by Mrs. Willlam . Bryant, Mrs. Sarah Morrison Smith, Mrs. AJlard H. @asque and Willey O. Ison. The-officers of the club are: President, Mrs. Emily Frech Barnes; vice presi- dent, Fred E. Barbour; recording sec- retary, Mrs. C. C. Bennett; corre- sponding secretary, Miss Elizabeth C. ‘Willson; histerian, Miss Emma A. Jordan, and treasurer, Edward C. ‘Townsend. xS e I In the early part of the last century it was no uncommon thing in Eng- land for workmen to be imprisoned REAL. -ESTATE. Lieut. ~Albert N. Va., Engineers at Fort o Texas, as military instructor at the ) = 4 & Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical |lon at New York, and First Lieut College, Blacksburg, Va. Vere A. Beers, Corps of Engineers, at First Lieut. Morris the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Tanner, jr.; 24 |Military Institute, Lexington, OFFICERS TRANSFERRED. Capt. Fred T. Bass, 13th Engineers at Fort Humphreys, Va., has beer de- tailed as military instructor at Johns Hopkins University, Md., and First W. Gilland, FOR SALE—Beautiful New Detached Home—GCne Acre Lot Corps of Engineers, at the Virginia | duburn, Ala., to Fort Humphreys, Va. Sam Houston,|nay heen transferred to the 1st Divis-- Call Session of Merchant “ Marine Interests. The ninth a.nnli;u Shakespeare ban- quet of the Washington Readers! Clul was held at the Hamilton Hotel last night. Dr. Paul Kaufman, professor of English literature of the American | University, was the guest of honor. He spoke on “Shakespeare and Interna- tionalism.” He read passages from a volume of tributes to Shakespeare, printed in 60 different languages. Dr. Kaufman made speclal reference A the six countries which the club hds been studying during the past Winter, He drew comparisons between the character of intellect pertinent to this country and that of the European na- Miss Anita Schade was chairman of William Mitchell, assistant chief of b ) the banquet committee, and was as-|for daring to join a trade union. the Army Air Service, and although he made no attempt to junip out of the plane while being cavorted about in the air, on landing he po- litely declined an invitation to be flown to New York. Lieut R. C. Moffett, aide to Gen. Mitchell, heard the famous comedian would inent and prac-| return to the New York- stage by narine poliey for | rajl and offered to fiy -him up in a nounced today by | “couple of hours instead; - - Commerce of the While being rigged up in his fly- ing gear by Harry Short, engineer of Gen. Mitchell's planes, difficulty was encountered in-getting a hel- met to fit Rogers’ head. Short’ tions. helmet was 00 small and Rogers | Preceding the banquet an informal said, “I guess your head is smaller | T ption was held. Mrs. Emily Frech than mine. Barnes was toastmistress. Between courses and at the close of the dinner | the following program _was _giver 2222 QUE -ST. NW. High-grade apartment build= ing in first-class residential | neighborhood. One square from fashionable | Sheridan Circle. Apartments of 5 rooms and| bath, $125. | Apartments of § rooms and 2 baths, $140. | Representative on premises. | H. L. RUST COMPANY, Decidedly the Greatest Value on the Market Construction, Arrangement, Finish and Location Ideal LOCATED AT CLINTON, MARYLAND, on a sloping terrace fronting on the STATE BOULEVARD, with 150 feet of parking. Private driveway, sidewalk and electric light in front of premises. NO SUBDIVISION in or near Washington can compare with it. Plenty of safe space for children to play, room for garden, tennis, poultry, etc. Two city blocks from grammar and high school, near postoffice, bank, stores, churches, bus stop in front of premises, ! HIGH, HEALTHFUL CLIMATE, GOOD WATER. Property enhancing in value. Two stories and attic, six farge rooms, modern bath, three bedrooms and inclosed sleeping porch, large closet in each bedroom, large kitchen with outside pantry, cement front porch, hard- wood floors upstairs and down, open fireplace, hot-water heat, 43 electric outlets, concrete cellar under entire house; screens, awnings and shades. Price, Only $11,750—Ready for Occupancy TO_INSPECT—Drive out Pennsylvania Avenue to 1ith Street S.E., cross Anacostia Bridge, follow State Road to Clinton, about seven miles from District Line. INQUIRE FOR DENT’S NEW HOMES OPEN : GARDINER & DENT, Inc., Agent W. GILBERT DENT, 1409 L Street N.W. Builder and Owner Main 4884 ference repre- ts directly con- r the purpose of Owner Offers Snappy, Classy Bungalows At Takoma Park, D. C. i Must Be Seen to Be Appreciated Pictures Don’t Do Justice States. movement was said to be in re- se to a request of representatives pping, industrial, exporting and ests, as made in a reso- pted at a recent meeting in that the business opinion ry thus be brought to bear | A prior inquiry ses of the problem will be al nittees, rep- | ts, with a “It may be,” replied Short, “but T'll bet it's thicker.” “'Say,” Rogers exclaimed; “you're stealing my stuff.” 7 ARTISTIC BUNGALOWS 3 Different Plans 3 Sold This Week i NEW COUNTERFEIT FOUND| | Fake $20-Bill Detected by Treas- ury Department. A new counterfeit $20 gold bill has| S been detected by the Secret Service o ent aid to shipping and | division of the Treasury Department, | sposal of Governnient-owned ves- | according to announcement today by | -| Chief W. H. Moran. | : Sl The certificate is briefly described WAID HEADS ARCHITECTS. as follows: Series of 1922, check let- | ter B, face plate No. 297; H. V Now York Man Elected by Ameri- can Institute. Speelman, register of the Treasu Frank White, treasurer of the Unite NEW YORK Waid, New for adopting ictive policy Il embrace four These were of the mer- 1 trade and na- ent adminis- ns to the shipping indus- The advantages of a de- tached home with all the comforts of an apartment. If you can appreciate an artistic home, well designed, with first-class material "and fixtures throughout. do not fail to see these bouses at on Have 5 large rooms (2 bedrooms), tiled bath with buflt-in_tub. oak floo Jarge sleeping porch. front porch. attic and large cellar, Every including hot-water Heat. Large. well-graded lots and sbade trees. District sehool and stores and west of railroad. PRICES ARE LESS THAN $10,000 — EASY | TERMS. Location—4th and As- pen Streets—west of rail- road. SUNDAY — Take 14th St. cars marked “Takoma Park™ to Aspen Street and walk one block west to 4th Street, or 9th St. cars to 4th Street and walk one block south. H. L. THORNTON Owner and Builder Office, 6904 4th St. Takoma Park, D. C. Opposite Takoma Theater—Office Phone, Adams 5254 Homie Phone, Call 4957 Week Days Phone for Auto States; portrait of Washington. y at the fi(t_\vgl]:hlh convention of the organiza- elected included: . Cleveland, first vice 1-director; William L. , Towa, second vice director: - William B. treasurer and d Brown, Minneapolis, and director. The institute’s 1 If There Is a Buyer in the Ci Who is Looking for a Bargain in Cleveland Park 3421 LOWELL ST. Will surely prove the end of their search NI Garret Park “The Suburb Ideal” A Sylvan Paradise in Nearby Maryland, Less Than Thirty Minutes from the Treasury ELECTRICITY—WATER—SEWERS Attractive' Bungalow Homes—$5,450 and $5,950 plus the price of the site you select. Choice Home Sites situated on beautiful tree-lined roads in de- lightful established community—around $500, some loweér—some higher. . Within Financial Reach of All By Our New Purchase Plan INVESTIGATE TODAY " Ten Bungalows under construction—Seven Sold British architect mous Queen’s Doll s given the institute’s gold reception at the Metro- pvolitun Museum of Art this evening. A posthumus gold medal was awardled Bertram C. Goodhue, Ameri- can architect, who died last year. COLLEGE GETS MILLION. Ectate of Henry S. Fox Goes to Rice Imstitution. HOUSTON, T ! of the p : investfi VW}VIere Values Ad:rance Rap}dli Hyattsville Hills Close to car lines, stores, churches and Washing- ton-Baltimore Boulevard. Just three blocks from | where $125,000 High School is being built. - lued at more than $1,000,000, > to_ Rice Institution, Houston, used either for dormitories or . according to pro- 1 filed “i‘ T — PO, Representative on Property Every Day Drive out Connecticut Ave. to Kensington, thence one-half mile left to Garrett Park; or drive out Wisconsin Ave. and Rockville Road to Gegrge- 455 L Pl 5] uray . town Preparatory School, thence one-quarter mile right to Garrett Parly Near® the Park' Road en- — M e \ : My, ; 1 i 4 \ R FRRTE K trance to Soldiers’ Home— ROW i ; 3 . 2 : MAIL THIS COUPON a very quiet yet convenient s location. - This 6-room and - -ALAM, Until 6 P.M. bath home is in extra fine comrdition. - Colonial front porch. Priced very low— unusually easy terms. Open for Inspection All Day SUNDAY H. WEST CO. ‘v Z Real Estate 916 15th St. Main 9900 For Further Information Clip At- tached Coupon and Mail, or Phone Maddux,‘ Marshall, Moss & Mallory, Inc. 1108 16th St. N.W. gton, Without obligat) . imi klet and ot about Garrett Park. Name Street . Southern Exposure Commanding a view of the city and the Cathedral that is unusual. Wonderfully constructed; in perfect condition; charming in every detail of planning and decoration. Large reception hall. Spacious living room, dining room and kitchen. Four bedrooms, Big sleeping porch, screened and shaded by frees. Two tiled baths, including shower. Servant’s quarters and bath. Screened throughout. Two-car garage. Many other fine features. THhe addition of shrubs and flowers cannot be overestimated as a means of enhancing the beauty and interest of-a house. Near John Eaton School and bus line. Drive out -Woodley Road $0-34th St., north on Mth St block to Lowel<~turn left to house e ,d_uMCKEEVERmd GO TREALTOR City $500 Cash and $50 Per Month TS Chevy Chase, D. C. No. 3726 Military Road Lhoice Jocation, southwest corner Connectiout Avenue and - Military ing porch, ‘electric lights, hardwood floors, pipe furnace, garage; on graveled street, large lot. one Plenty of Room for Garden and Chicken Yard Come Out Sunday O. B. ZANTZINGER Phone Hyattsville 72 = 74 Md. Ave., Hyattsville, Md. e = S Palatiai H OPEN SUNDAY 11 AM. to 6 P.M. eal open I3 \ = + S 5 & Charming and ‘Homelike Country Pl In Fairfax County, Virginia | | —will buy this new 5-room and bath bungalow with large sleep- ] | | | I S about, shaded by large $317,500 Open for Inspection Sunday between 10 w.m. and 6 p.m. Salesman on premises. THOMAS J. FISHER , — & CO., INC. s | , 738 15th St Main 6830 (TR SR T Important Notice This Sprinz we—have Ta flort to accumulate for ou special clients & wé are constantly 50 if you are tired and we will be st vou in solving \ding the right house le price. Our Jarge 'ME SPECIALISTS is : force of troined H AT YOUR SERVICE e = T T e} ! ELIGHTFUL, historic section, within thirty minutes run of Washington and-one hour of Warren- ton, The plains and Middleburg. Fox hunting country. ILocated on three concrete and macadam State highways. Near electric railway and bus line to Washington. =3 THIRTY acres in beautiful lawn,. easily adapted” for a golf course. ‘WELLING contains fifteen rooms, three baths and lavatory — eight. -fireplaces. and electricity.: Ample water supply from artesian well. = Outbuildings Consist of : Cottage containing eight rooms and bath; servants’ cottage; well-equipped barn; stable and garage; chicken houses, etc. .. . : Fertile farm of eight-two (82) acres, in excellent sod, well-watered by never-failing springs and streams—with orchard of over six hundred (600) trees in full bearing. REASONABLY PRICED . ‘BOSS=PHELPS For Full Information and Appointment to See Property, Communicate With . — : : e REALTORS The Fairfax Development Corporation un7 K ; Street Main 9300 1403 F Street N.W. Room 32, Wyatt Building : 2 - “HOME OF HOMES” OPEN SUNDAY nt the utmost in velues and we tly recommend that you inspect at OUR excellent first impression of this magnificent detached brick residence will be more than borne out on seeing the exceptionally fine interior design. Among its outstariding attractions may be mentioned the ten large rooms and three tiled baths, the immense concrete front porch, the roomy inclosed sleeping porch, the two-car brick garage, the-electric refrigerator, the beautiful fittings throughout and the 120. foot deep lot fronting 60 feet on Sixteenth Street. Priced for Immediate Sale! 5710 32nd St. Chevy Chase New Dutch, colonial situated on larce ve of beautiful tulip ady o ride out en’ spot of Chevy Chase k of the Purple Iris Has steam’ heat situ: Inn ated Richmond Ave.—Blair » sixToom brick semi-bungalow ted on_corner of Richmond ave. and Kkland e, in_the most select por- on of Blair. 'Large 1ot, two-car brick e, chicken rum. If you have not Blair you Fave missed Washington's il suburb. This home been sorry you most must L priced “low. missed this if you 'delay. A. C. Robertson Co. Main 7909 " 1319 F st Open every evening until 10 P.M.