Evening Star Newspaper, November 24, 1925, Page 24

THE NEEDS OF GEODETIC SURVEY STRESSED Col. Jones Particularly Em- phasizes New Buildings Re- quired to Carry on Work. 1 report today ppropriations sent quarters waste ir ent.” positions fited as des Conti satd, is o quite the oppo makes N Retirement Law Defect. “Another clerk of the bur for caring for sanitary buildings have been fairly livable in spite of a poor assort ment of tools ng in funds has been accomi Turning to r sald: ““There are ters In the pres: that are distinctly unsatisfactory. One 18 that the retirement age is too high. ‘The other is While t ployes contri bs more tional ret man entering th at the age of of 70 yea on an annui viding his ave preceding 10 v This has the effect of e erally asking they have re: ntinued nuity will not nearl tual necessities of I Many new survey. charts we; Evidencin d during the past million hand cor- ed charts. In t had the co-op of Lig e port comm and harbor ds and pri ganizations and individuals coasts. year more rections to p! ng the Tide and Current Surveys. Tide and current completed during the harbor of New York City ar ¥rancisco and Delaware Bays, while enother survey is being made in southeastern Alaska, and It is In- tended to make others in_ Boston, Portland and Portsmouth Harbors. These surveys, the report says, are mecessary to the safe berthing of large vessels, where an unknown current sweeping counter to the sur- face drift might bring e ship to dis- wster. During the vear the bureau under- took seismological work branch. The St quake of February 28, more serious quake bara in June increased public inter- est in this study to the extent, the report added, that the division of seismology received nume: auests for information i3 co-operating with se 5 und private investigators in Cali- fornla with the intent of protecting the people of that section. “There are several thin Government can do in tion to benefit the people,” st Jones. “One is to collect and pub. lish all possible information. Even though earthquake prediction may not be practicable, it is certain that varfous regions can be designated, as, for example, sub. surve, ar activity and regions practi- cally exempt. When this is done | constructional detalls, fire production and other important earthquake prob- lems can be worked out according to the conditions.” The director also reports that the burean has aided the Army and Navy by means of special surveys in west- e Alaska and in the Philippines, Hawadi and the Virgin Islands. Many areas have been examined by the wire drag, & devico which reveals pinnacle or boulder rocks that he report also indi- cates the changes which will prob. ably. take place In the science of navigation through inventions for ‘measuring depth by sound. “Phat such instruments are prac- ticable,” says Col. Jones, “has been proven beyond a doubt, and it is only o matter of time before these instru- ments will Be in general use on all vessels of the world. This necess- tates that early increase in detailed & F 4 14 Y e F 4 EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1925. EE F E F EE EFFFF Y FEF FFF S FF S F I FFFFF S Y FF VY FIFFFFFYSFFEE Y ;;;&g;g; oyal~AGreat Christmas Slore Attractive Wearing Apparel for Women and Men, Attractively Priced | oo R R R R R S S s S S TP I =Y It Is Not Too Early to Select Christmas Handkerchiefs Our department has been enlarged and the assortment is complete. Ladies’ Pure Linen Hand- kerchiefs, in all colors, as well as white, with woven cord border. Also Imported Cotton Handker- chiefs, with em- broidered corner. 15c Each, Ladies’ White and Colored Handkerchiefs, of pure linen, voile or georgette. Some with hemstitched hem: others with scalloped 2 C border of contrasting color. Each, Ladies’ Colored Handkerchiefs, of pure linen, fine voile or hand-painted 5 C crepe de chine. Each, Ladies’ Handkerchiefs, of the finest Irish linen, with hand-embroidered design and hand-rolled hems. Each— 75¢ to $1.50 Palais Royal—Main Floor Umbrellas Make Delightful and Practical Gifts 16-Rib All-Silk Umbtellas, $4.45 Each Attractive fancy handles of carved wood and novelty amber, with amber tips and stubs. In wanted colors of navy, purple, green, brown and garnet Palais Royal—Main Floor e i : i EEe: Imported Suede-Finished Fabric Gloves $1.50 pair Lixpressing the Vogue of the Season in Afternoon, Dinner and Evening Imported Parisian creations of dazzling beauty—bewitch- ing frocks designed in this country! loveliest styles of the season. The group of afternoon dresses is made of soft satins and graceful georgette crepes. colorful peasant embroideries, fur and bright stitchings. For evening wear you'll find gowns of shimmering and brilliant satins and chiffons. metal laces or very simple if you prefer. Sizes in both groups are 16 to 44. Palais Royal—Third Floor B e e S R R = Y New Gloves to Complete Holiday Essentials Novelty Fancy Cuff Gloves of French Glace Kid, Pair Attractive styles in circular, turn-back and reversible; new embroideries, stitch- ings and color combinations of all wanted shades—mode, rust, black with white and white with black, Many other styles to $5.50. Trefousse French Glace Kid Gloves Extra long strap-wrist style; sewn; heavy crochet embroidery, in mode, beaver brown, etc. Novelty Fancy Top Fashioned in all the Modishly trimmed with Gleaming with beads and 000 00000000000000000000000000000000800000000000000000000000000d L) The Time Is Short for Needlework Gifts! Stamped Card Table Covers 45¢ to $1.15 Including unbleached muslin, white linene, black sateen and colored linen. Many ready bound and stamped in various designs. Stamped House Dresses, $1.00 Many designs for simple embroidery. Solid colored linene or printed zephyrs. May be made up in sizes 36 to 40. Palais Royal—Main Floor Rayon Underthings Give Splendid Satisfaction! Kayser Rayon Vests An attractive and good quality $ rayon vest, bodice style, with se 1 15 picot strap. In pink and shrimp. Y Kayser Rayon Bloomers wear. Colors to match vests in pink $I 95 and shrimp. - Sizes 36 to 42. Women’s Rayon Gowns $2.95 t0 $3.95 Good quality full cut rayon gowns—plain tai- lored and daintily lace trimmed in plain and con- trasting trimmings. Colors: Pink, peach, Nile, or- chid and white. Regular and extra sizes. Women’s Sports Bloomers Good-weight Rayon and Milosheen $I 95 . Good full cut, reinforced to insure Bloomers, full cut, plain and contrast- ing trimmed. In peacock, black, pur- ple, henna, green and gray. Palais Royal—Main Floor | z $ 3.50 tan, fecille, gray. pique $2.95Pr. R R R R E i Chic little hats and hats with picturesque brims! You'll find all the new modes here in a brilliant color assortment—Lip- stick red, terrapin, oakwood, cranberry, seaside blue, pearl gray, almond green. roseleaf and black. R S S S S ST TR F S Dainty Neckwear New Fall Scarfs Rayon Scarfs, in all the new shades. $ Crepe de Chine Scarfs in pretty floral 2 98 and blocked designs, with and with- out fringe. Scarfs of flannel in plaids and stripes, imported from Scotland. Other Scarfs From $1.98 to $18.98 Gift Neckwear 59¢ to $3.50 Box Collar and Cuff Sets, prettily boxed for gift-giv- ing. In satin, linen, lace or organdy. Boudoir Caps or Bands *1.00 Box With garters to match in lovely shades. Palais Royal—Main Floor A Gift Ideal! Gorgeous Spanish Shawls 349.50 All the charm and dashing beauty of Spain have been woven into these lovely shawls. In all those shades that * blend with festive nemng irocks. Deeply iringed and 5 inches in size. Palals Royal—Main Floor Gay Boutonnieres and Corsages Prove Smartest for Thanksgiving Gifts 39c to $5.25 Each Here we have both gay and chic flowers from which one can choose, such as Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Poppies, Geraniums, Nasturtiums, Dahlias, Pond Lilies, Roses, Pansies, Gardenias, also clusters of field flowers in gift boxes. Palais Royal—Main Floor ! | | “Beverly” Blue $ 4 5.00 fect satisfaction or a new suit. throughout and fit like custom tailored. 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Con- $ I 95 servative and striking color ‘ combinations. $2.95, $3.95 and $4.95 Unusual styles and color combinations— diamonds, checks, plaids and stripes. Very Large assortment in desir- Imported Wool Hose smart for sport or general wear. For Evening Wear Sheer Chiffon Paris Clock Hose The smart style for eve- $ ning wear. Sheer, even weave, 2 95 and the dainty Paris clocks e make them very attractive. Sheer All-Silk Chiffon Pointex Plain, fine, even weav $ full fashioned; all silk to ga 2 75 ter top. The Pointex heel 2 gives the trim ankle effect. Palais Royal Chiffon Hose Our full-fashioned, all-over $ silk; fine, sheer, even weave. I 95 Protected toe gives extra i service and the garter stripe prevents garter runs. Colors are gold, silver, pink, peach, mauve, orchid, nile, daffodil, nude and white Also darker colors. Palais Royal—Main Floor resereee . Suits Kresge Department Stores Owality Mmh-an Courteons Serviee ZiePALAIS ROYAL The Fair Chicage single or double breasted. Hand tai- lored, perfect fitting, guaranteed! Palais Ronl—Mlln Floor LN:W Model Tuxedos for the Holidays, $30 to $45| immmfiww EFFFEFSESES m i hydrographic work to develop more olosely the character of the ocean bottom. As an aviator can tell his epproximate location by the terrain over which he is flving, so charac- teristic submerged valleys, peaks, plateaus, etc., will serve as land- marks for the navigator. The Coast has three of its vessels equip- pedrwm these sonic {nstruments, and on the Pacific Coast the position of the vessel is being determined by the uss of the subaqueous sound-ranging method, which has been successful up to 206 miles" Gloves, $1.50 New style cuffs, in all popular colors and black and white. In new styles, fancy cuffs and in novelty and plain slip- on gloves. All wanted color- ings. 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