Evening Star Newspaper, September 30, 1925, Page 23

420 STREET GAY ON'T00TH BIRTHDAY Celebrates Centennial of Graduation From Cowpath to City Thoroughfare._ Wy Consolidated Preas. NEW YORK, September 30.—Forty- second street, rated only a little below ¥ifth avenue and Broadway in the =ong and story of New York, vester- day celebrated the 100th anniversary of (s graduation from a country cow- vath to “the greatest cross-town thor- oughfare in the world.” The street, sold to the city for $10 back in September, 1825, by John L. Norton, today boasts two of the buslest street intersections in the world— Broadway and Forty-second street, and Fifth avenue and Forty-second street. The center of the retail shopping zone and the theatrical zone, the site of the Grand Central terminal and of scores of big stores and hotels, Forty-second streel today is in the very heart of the eity. Greatest Congestion Point. 4mong its other “greatests,” it also hoasts of the greatest subwav conges- n point in the world —the Times ave station of the Interborough where nearly half a million peo- ally are jostled and squeezed as sh to and from trains. One of the most impressive exhibits connected with the Forty-second street centennial exhibition, being held this week at the Commodore Hotel, is a chart of the Interborough. showing the number of persons who daily use the Interborough Forty-second street. I and off mark the cars daflv. And statistics accom the exhibit recite that 190,985, persons travel through the Forty-sec- ond street stations annually. litles through hts flashing on sage of 47.58: The exhibit of the Brooklyn-Man-|_ hattan sit Co. nearby accounts 6.06 5 more persons hurtled into the Forty-second etreet Forty-second street birthday party was formally opened late Mon- Aay—100 vears to the hour from the time John L. Norton sold his cowpath 10 the city—when President Coolidge pressed a button in Washington flluminating a big electric flag. There were speeches and music. and then the exhibitors got busy with their stuff of proving how fast Forty-second street has grown. Show of Contrasts. 11 was a show of contrasts all the way through. One of the biggest men's clothing houses on the street staged 2 style show marking the prog- vess of at the well dressed man will wear” by decades, from 1825 to 1925. The New York Edison Co., which furnishes most of the lights for, this “street of lights,” gave a then: and-now exhibition. Even Police Com- missioner Enright was on the job with a then-and-now exhibition of styles in police apparel and methods. But the celebration is not confined to the formal exposition at the Com- modore. All up and down Forty-sec- ond street from East River to North Tiiver, business houses from the two great temples of music which are the sireet’s pride, to the theatrical hock- shops and second-hand shops, which ave its share—were boosting the “old” street with flag and bunting displays #nd with ballyhoo cards. Forty-second street, they are pro- claiming with pride, is just one year vounger than Fifth avenue—which Eoes to prove once more. what a young city, after all, as great citles go, is this lusty young glant of the New World (Coovright. 19251 BROWNLOW FELICITATES HESSE ON PROMOTION Former D. C. Commissioner Also Congratulates Police Depart- ment on Move. wormer District Commissioner Louis Brownlow, now city manager of Knoxville, Tenn., has wired congratu- Jations to Edwin B. Hesse upon his promotion from chief clerk to mafor and superintendent of police. Mr. Brownlow also congratulated the’de: partment. Another message of congratulation was received by Mr. Hesse from Maj. Gen, K. W. Walker, chief of finance, War Department. Mr. Hesse s a re- serve officer in the Finance Division. The auditor's office is taking an in- ventory of the property of which Mr. l{esse was custodlan as chlef clerk preparatory to his taking office as superintendent. Although his ap- pointment as superintendent is not affective until November 1, it is prob- able he will relfeve Inspector Charles Evans as acting superintendent wirhin a few davs. EDMON New Store Between F & G Sts. | TIGE Towa Lists 100,000 Residents of State Unfitted to Marry By the Associated Press. DES MOINES, Iowa, September 30.—The State board of control bu- reau of child welfare, which is list- ing Towans who are ineligible to ! marry, announced Monday that ap- proximately 100,000 names will ap- 1 pear on the list. These persons are inmates of State insane asylums or hospitals, and under the law “those whom the board knows to be unfit for mar- riage.” CORCORAN TO BE CLOSED PRIOR TO EXHIBITION Gallery Will Be Made Ready To- morrow for Collections of Na- tional Academy of Design. The Corcoran Art Gallery will be closed to the public tomorrow while the grea’ collections of the National Academy of Deslgn of New York City are being prepared for the exhibition which will be held there next week. The entire second floor of the gal- lery is to be used for the exhibits, and because of the confusion resulting from transfering the present works to other floors or to temporary storage and setting up those of the New York academy, the doors will be closed to the public. = PR Labor shifts at German coal mines now are eight hours underground and ten hours above ground, with recesses. GINGER ALE! NONE BETTER A. G. HERRMANN 750 Tenth St. S.E. ) Quality Beyond Question BINOCULARS For All Sports and the Present Rngilg Season pecilfly Priced Fn $15 to $75 They're at the post—they're off! How that cry thrills. Greater enjovment of that par- ticular and other brands of sports is assured with a pair of rellable Binoculars. Our stock is complete with all sizes and styles at a great array of prices. Also 2 comniete line of the famous Carl Zeiss Bimoculars at popular prices. i Optematrists Opticians 935 F Street 33 Years at the Some Address below a myriad of fascinating scenes unfold to your view—if you are able to enjoy them. The sway of the ffain means train sickness—(nauses) to many. Mothersill's stops 3 Car and Sea Sickness at once, giving perfect comfort on your trip. 75¢. & $1.30 at Drug Stores 6 or direct on receipt of Price The Mothorsill Remedy Ceo., New York STON’S 612 13th St. Next to Droop’s Music House The Most Appealing of Dressy Foot Form STRAP PUMPS AT 9.00 Appreciation is won at once by “Style.” It is in- creased by “Value,” and is sustained for all time by “Comfort” and “Cor- rection.” BLACK KID AND PATENT LEATHER A notable feature of this pump is the Foot Form fea- ture that is carried out absolutely. It guarantees close fit at heel and is built with the comforting “Arch Lift” to snug up under the instep. This is but ene of many sew and exclusive medels on sale from $7.50 up. EDMONSTON & CO. (Incorperated) 612 13th Street West Side, Bet. F & G Sts. Next Droop’s Music House Andrew Betz, Mgr. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, NEW Minor Details of Major Importance POINTED TO CORRECT- NESS—Prominent in the collection of new gowns is a Talbot replica—with the use of points, to which Tal- bot is partial, the long, tight sleeve, the uneven hemline, and the modernistic feeling. The frock is of beige satin- back crepe with diamond in- crustations on the satin side. $79.50. ‘Women's Dress Section, Third Soor. BEAVER FACES OUT in this jaunty little upturned- brim hat that has many of the latest notes of Fall. For instance, its color is blue in a2 new light tone—and it runs true to all that’s smart by having three other shades of blue in its trimming. It's felt, and it has the new idea of combining it with beaver. $22.50. Millinery Section, Third foer e~ ENGLAND SENT THESE straight to the bobbed hair folks of Washington through ‘Woodward & Lothrop, for whom they were made. They are entirely new in the line of combs for the short hair. For they are full sized combs with fine and coarse teeth—but they fold up in three sections and fit into a tiny 2x3 leather case, easily concealed. $2.25. Leather Goods Section, First fioer. Jane Curran’s Hair Treatments and Tonics Are being demonstrated for the second week in Wash- ington by a personal repre- sentative of the Famous New York Society Hair Special- ist. You still have an oppor- tunity to consult the repre- sentative on any of the fol- lowing Hair 1lls: —Falling or thin hair, —too oily, ~too dry, —unsightly with dandruff, —fading. Those of our patrons who visited the Hair Dressing Section last week for the Jane Curran- Treatments were extremely gratified with the results, Hair Dressing Seetion, Becad Seer. . C, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1925. Woodward & Lothrap 10th, 11th, F and G Streets A Special Selling of Women’'s New Frocks That Fulfill Fall’s Style Prophecy At this very attractive price you can find dresses on the most advanced lines of Fall. Three groups sum up the unusual values. Charmeen Dresses—Here is 2 wealth of colors in this light-weight wool material so favored for early Autumn wear. Along tailored lines with button and pleat trimming, and collars and cuffs of faille, this dress at left typifies the collection. Satin Dresses and t Crepe mark the selections of silks, in wines, greens, blues and browns. A subtle charm is gained bf' trimming with the re- versed side of the material. Velveteens—Represented in this selling are straight- line models of the severely simple type, as the sketch indicates. Women's Dress Section. Third floor. Sweaters of Brushed Wool Promise Comfort For Cool Days And along with the comfort comes a decidedly smart note which brings the sweater wearer into fashion’s world. A new model is stunning with its stripes of many colors :n a plain color background. A. scarf collar is attached. 19.75. Other models in various styles and colors. $3.95 to $19.75. Sweater Section, Third foer. ‘Women’s Imported Kid Gloves Special Values, $2.50 lmported Kidskin Gloves, supple and well ftting, with {ancy tops of bound scalloped desi%l or circle cut-outs in two tones. Single clasp. lack, tan, brown and beaver. Specially priced, $2.50. Glove Section, First Soor. Two-Piece Frocks for Street $16.75 to $75 Not in one material but many—not in one color but all— not with one fashion feature but several. That is the story of the sports dress for street and informal occasions. Dresses of Balbriggan—Twill—Tweed—Velveteen—Flan- nel—Crepe de Chine—Minuetta Crepe—All-over Embroid- ered Jersey. A selection from which to choose the dress that is to com- pléte your wardrobe for the present. Spertswear Sectien, Thind Sher. - Sale Artificial Peatl Chokers and Necklaces At Very Low Prices Chokers, $2—Made of real pearl es- sence-coated Pearls with small seed bead between each, and fastened with sterling silver spring ring catch. These pearls will not peel, crack or discolor and can be cleaned in luke warm water. Necklaces, $1.25 Reproduction o f real pearls, 24 inches perfectly graduated, beautiful sheen. Jewelry Sectloa, First fleor. Women’s Jersey and RayonBloomers Are ¥2.95 It is unusual to find bloomers of t his quality and of such ample proportions at a price so low. The selections come in all the popular shades for Fall garments and match- ing underthings. Blue, black, gray, tan, brown, rust, pheasant, flesh, navy. Petticoat Section, Third Moor. Youthful Styles In Nature's Rival Girdle Brassieres 3350 1o $8-50 Young Girls appreciate the slim, smooth lines in these combinations of faultless fit. Soft boning holds the front at waistline, and elastic sides give the wearer perfect freedom. At $8.50—A model of rich pink satin. At $5—Soft satin Treco top and striped poplin hip section. At $3.50—Another model of Satin Treco top and striped material bottom. Corsef Sectlon, Third floor. Maids’ Correct Costumes The colored uniform is accepted as correct and regarded as undeniably smart. Tt conforms to the most exacting standard yet permits a note of individuality, a harmony in the color plan that the hostess may determine upon or change from time to time as she wishes. Gratklehead Blue French Gray ; Epinard Green Colored Uniforms Silk Mohair Uniforms, with attractive handmade collar and cuffs of Swiss voile. $17.50. Silk Poplin Uniforms. $7.75 to $12.50. Cotton Pongee Uniforms. $5. Novelty Aprons Of Design Especially made to be worn with straight- line garments. $1.50 to $3. Malds' Uniférm Sectien, Third fleer. Swiss, organdy, In these colors: Lanvin Green ‘Wood Black Tan Orchid Purple Imported Apron Sets Dainty Hand-embroidered Aprons of various materials, with collar and cuffs attached. $4 and $6.25. Domestic Apron Sets Tailored and lace-trimmed models of lawn, dimity, dotted swiss and organdy. $1 to $7.50. To complete the costume, Crisp and At- tractive Caps. 25c to $1. lawn. National Hair Nets, 70c Dozen The Lowest Price at Which We Have Ever Offered Them Cap Shape Fringe Style All Shades Except White and Gray “Haie Nets Buy a2 supply now, while this sale lasts, for the savings, as you know, are ex- tremely worth while. Each netis erfect, is made rom real human hair and thor- oughly sterilized. otion Section, feor.