Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1925, Page 19

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1925. ternational Metal Service, London, ‘whose special report was read today by S. T. Tuthill of New York, secre- tary, before the American Zinc In- stitute. demoralized and in a panicky condi- B 5 “From June onward it is possible | [ SSDRIRR T ETr T Admittedly,” the report continued, |¢o takea brighter view, and, assuming | B8 “the United States consumption of |a normal recovery in business follow- zinc 13 hl\:,s:fl and ull;snld nockll nra( ing the present slump, t;:a zcll:cl posi- = & now decidedly small, especially of |tion should rest on surer foundations.’” February and March proved “most | prime ‘Western, but It s equaily troe |® M. Sharpe estimated the total world disappointing months.” the report | that the United States production, in | stocks of zinc as of April 1 at 27,700 sald, and “American as well as Eu- [the light of current everts, is on the [ metric tons, of which 15,600 were held ropean metal markets are wholly 'high side, and unless curtailment Is'in the United States. Woodward &Lothrop Down Stairs Store Cool, Printed Crepe Frocks decided upon the situation will grow worse. WORLD ZINC MARKET IS GREATLY DEPRESSED . April 27.—The et is greatly depressed but improvement is in sight, in the opinion of A. J. M. Sharpe of the In. The Big Economy Event Begins Today—Every Item Specially Priced. An Entire Week Devoted to Outfitting Men for Spring and Sum- mer—at the Lowest Possible Cost for Things of Quality. A Week When Many New Friends Will Be Made for the Men’s Store. Read This Announce- ment Carefully; You’ll Find Many Things You Need. The Men’s Store And Tinted Georgette Frocks Misses’ Women’s Sizes > 1 6 > Sizes Just ahead of the season—cool, soft, printed crepe and pastel georgette frocks. You know there’s a certain satisfaction in being the first to have a smart Summer frock. And we've made it possible for you by this offering of Summer styles at this very moderate price. Fashion has decreed many distinct changes from éarly Spring frock styles, so you should make a special effort to see these, if only to see the latest fashions. Perhaps the most interesting note is the change of necldines—the Vee necks, or Peter Pan collars displac- ing the higher necklines. Prints, Peach ? Blues, Biscuit Blonde, Pink Orchid, Green Red, Beigc Maize, Tan Gray, Nile Cocoa, White Navy, Black Titian, Flesh Smart New Styles Street Wear Informal Wear New Prints High Shades Vee Necks Peter Pan Collars Jal‘:ots. pan:ls Pleated Fronts Shirring, Buttons Embroidery. Laces Full Skirts, Tailored Models DOWN STAIRS STORE Value-Sale---500 Pairs Women’s Pumps Much Less Than Their Intended Price—Tuesday Gray and Patent Brown Calf $ ° 9 Suede Trim Tan and Patent Leather One of our regular manu- facturers let us have these Dull Calf Gray Suede Airedale Suede Black Satin Patent Leather Welt, McKay and turned soles on footwear that will 3-Piece Tropical Suits, $29.75 Worsteds and flannels such as these are the aristocrats of Summer suits. All coats are silk lined ; vest is a great Summer con- venience; trousers medium width. Priced far below usual, Box Topcoats, $29.75 The foremost style in top- coats is this box style; beautiful fabrics in light colors. Broadcloth Shirts, $1.95 Genuine English Broadcloth Shirts, tailored like custom- made ; neck-band style in white; collar attached in white, blue, gray and tan. Sizes 13V to 1714, Silk Ties, $1.15 They are the famous kind that may be tied repeat- edly without creasing; rich silks, hosts of colors. First and Second Floors : English 4-Piece Suits, $41.75 Extraordinary values in im- ported business-golf suits (knickers, jacket, trousers, vest), in grays and tans; patterns that appeal to the fastidious man. Flannel Trousers, $8.75 Biscuit shades (the latest Summer shade), either plain or stripes; striped grays. L. ! /) //{ \\{ 4 { ~= ] Y /N Borsalino Hats, $4.50 The famous Italian hat—a soft, light-weight felt, ideal for Summer wear. Gray, tan and brown. One of the most extraordi- nary values of the week. Oxfords, $6.75 Tan or Black Oxfords that have smart style, depend- able workmanship and comfortable ftting qualities. Sizes 24 to 8 in the Lot DOWN STAIRS STORE shoes much less than usual. 7 give service. Fine values. REDEX BAGS To Store Your Garments, Furs, Blankets, Etec. 2 for 25c Your greatest enemy—the moth—is due to put in his appearance, - He is harmless when you store your Winter clothes in one of these bags. They protect your garments, blankets, etc., from moisture and vermin. With merits of higher-priced bags. Cedar Mothproof and Storage Bags—26x54 Inches’ DOWN STAIRS STORE Our Direct Importations from England Fine 36-inch 5 8 Floral Figured c Yard Printed Quality Tapestry Design Now is the time to think of refurnishing your home with bright cretonnes. And you'll find this imported cretonne just the thing for your overdrapes, chair covers, couch covers, bedspreads, pillow tops, etc. And they’re so specially low priced that they make an irresistible value. 30=Inch Tapestry Cretonne, 48c Yard All-over floral and figured designs on dark grounds. Imported from England—the home of the most desirable cretonnes. Splendid values. DOWN STAIRS STORE Special Sale Tuesday—Slight “Seconds” 50 Gold Seal Congoleum 9x12 Room-Size Rugs Tremendously . Underpriced $129 A remarkable opportunity to select attractive Congoleum Rugs at a very large saving. Thoroughly waterproof. They lic flat and re- quire no tacking. They are sub- ject to slight imperfections, some of which we have not been able to discern. On account of the limited quantity carly selection is advised. DOWN STAIRS STORE Silk Socks, 55¢ and 95¢ Pure thread silk in ex- tra fine gauge; pure dyes; soles, heels and toes of lisle. Several colors. The lighter weight are 55c. Lisle Socks, 25¢ Fine, Light-weight Lisle Socks, mer- cerized; double heels, toes and soles. 4 popular colors. Golf Sets, $14 Choice of 4 W, & L. De Luxe Clubs—and a 3 -stay, leather- trimmed, metal bottom can- vas bag. Pure Worsted Sweaters, in the coat style; light in weight; tan, green and brown colors; sizes 36 to 4. "Way below usual price. Pajamas, $1.85 Summer-weight Cot- ton Pajamas, in plain colors; some slip-on style. All sizes. Half a dozen is not too many at this price. Union Suits, 85¢ Athletic Union Suits, in fine checked nainsook ; elastic band across back for comfort; taped arms and neck; sizes 34 to 46. Handkerchiefs, 6 for $1 Pure Irish Linen Handkerchiefs, with narrow hems ; white. Very specially priced. Coat Sweaters, $3.85 Cowhide Suit Cases, $9.25 and $11.25 Two sizes—two style cases—71% and 8 inch depths; both have shirt folds with straps, also straps in body of case. 24 and 26 inch sizes. Riveted corners, $9.25; sewed corners, $11.25.