Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1926, Page 33

WYANT HITS ARMY ENGINEER SYSTEN Advocates Department of Public Works and De- | main in U. S. By the Associated Press. A department of public works and domain ivocated in a statement Representative Wyant of | throug |\| t, who is cc t bill, prov ¢! g 5 < ment continued, “ehould’ stick to diering. Th experience of France, 7 mili: lhe reten tion of our civil works by our Army engineers proceeds more from in trenched tradition and long-established custom y)\.ll\ from the true interest or our national defense. In former vears the War Depart- - year, if that the Trea of the Unite es should have thing to do with public buildin “N under modern ditch. ~Furtherm has been m: of the Army e §e ho wendine’ 1ok d, may be sent into the Dep of public w and given the fulle g00d In the tasks o Dare for the exigencies of w: Londo: aris, Marseille, Rome. « Brindisi re included i | LANSBURGH & BRO. BASEMENT STORE Continuation THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. O, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1926. LANSBURGH & BRO. 7th to 8th to E—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860—Franklin 7400 “MEMBEP OF AMERICAN RETAILERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.” A Sale of 500 Sport-Dr_esses —In the Sport Shop— 2nd Floor, 7th St. Bldg. $ 10.95 Shown for the First Time The field is ours! We are proud of our merchandising —ior the tailored frock is not only leading all events for sportswear, but is the accepted garh for business, for shopping—for every informal occasion. Of Sportswear Jersey and Crepe de Chine Finished With a French Accent. But All American in Their Practicability! All Occasion, All Year-Round Dresses An embroidered Jersey model with Peasant sleeves, and frocks of heavy crepe de chine, tucked, button trimmed— New Spring Frocks Another day of sensa- tional values! Dresses worth much more, only $ 5.65 Jacquard Silks Satinsheen Printed Crepes Adorable frocks in | all the newer styles, | desirable for any occa- sion. Charming prints, smart trimmings, lovely materials, and all the other features of a re- markable sale. Sizes for misses and women. smartly tailored! (apn blue is among the colors—and silver, chartreuse, bois de rose, all the loveliest of Spring shades. Sizes 16 to 20 for misses and 36 to 44 for women. The Choicest of pring Coats on Sale! Offered in this Advanced Selling At a Very Special Price °39 Special———becaflse it presents far more exclusive models, and far finer materials than it will be possible for you to secure at this price a few weeks later on. Many of these coats are beautiful samples—some of which display handsome collars and bandings of genuine mole and squirrel; others show charming cape effjects, straight- line and graceful flares. Every one of them shows a certain finesse of tailoring that bespeaks of real quality—every one is a truly extraordi- nary value! SECOND FLOOR. LANSBURGH & BRO. ave You Seen the DRESSES? That is the question smart Washington women are asking one another—for this is a remarkable sale! Yes, it’s being talked about—this sale.’ And it is worthy of comment. Wait until you see the dozens of styles that are just what you've been wanting for Spring—the variety, the new colors, the new trimmings! SPORT SHOP, SECOND FLOOR. LANSBURGH & BRO. There Is a NEMOFLEX Corset or Girdle FOR YOU —No matter what your size and type, and Miss Mary Cannon, specialist from New York, is here in our Corset Dept. to help you in the selection of the particular model that best suits the needs of your figure. Miss Cannon is to be here indefimtcly, and you are more than welcome to bring her your corset problems. Nemoflex Corsets, $4 to $10. Nemoflex Girdles, $5 to $15. Nemoflex Brassieres, $1 to $5. Nemoflex Corse’ettes, $3.50 to $10. CORSET SHOP, SECOND FLOOK In the French Room S rm Hats of Excluswe Chic Featured in Hair Braid—Silk—Felt °10 A threefold choice of materials—each of which occupies its own smart place in the fash- ionable millinery world. Hair Hats—so deli- cately transparent—are delightfully flower and ribbon trimmed ; bright silk or ribbon models often find their finishing touch in a single effective ornament; the soft felts rely solely on their glm'mus colors and the.x clever, ur\e\putu‘ lines— for their great success. Spring’s own lovely colors: Capri blue, pablo, almond, bois de rose, wild honey, henna, lovebird, black and others. SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. The Comfortable Path to Smartness Is also an Inexpensive One! ‘Grip-Tite” Shoes $7.50 Therefore it is small won- der that it is becoming such a well traveled path! Three popular versions of “Grip- Tites” are sketched: A black satin two-strap model that is exceedingly smart with sts black suede trimmings and covered Cuban heel. Also #n tan kid and black or brown suede. Cut-out patent two-strap pump, which also comes in black kil or tan calf. Cuban heel and rubber lift. Tan calf oxford, with comfortable medium heel. Also shown in black or brown kid. These and other styles in sizes 275 to 10; widths AAA to C. Some styles in width D. SECOND FLOOK. LANSBURGH & BRO. February Sales fi')‘rjthe Home A Special Sale Offer! 15% Reduction on McDougall Kitchen Cabinets ONLY $ 1 DOWN —and the rest in convenient monthly payments. The greatest kitchen: convenience ever in- vented—almost a whole kitchen in itself—with room for most everything except the proverbial “kitchen stove.” These reductions on this famous make: $77.50 White Enamel McDougall Kitchen Cabinet $65'75 $80.00 Gray Enamel McDougall Kitchen Cabinet $67-75 $67.50 Oak McDougall Cabinet, $5650 new special at $90.00 White Enamel McDougaIl Cabinet, now .. $7 5 65 Six Other Home and Kitchen Needs The Peasant Frock—with its wide blousing sleeves; the two-piece frock in its 10qt" size for 70, infinite new variations; the new cape frocks, and the smocked models that are so impor- 1 tant a part of the mode. Colorful as a spring garden! New Blues, cool new Greens, Bois de Rose, Capri blue, Chevreu.se, Wild Honey, Phantom Red and Navy and Black. All sizes in one style or another. SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BEO. A~ Double-coated White Enamel Dish Pans, all first quality; oval in shape. only Doubk.—conted White Enamel Sink Strainer, a great convemenciI and very low pnce 29 at (4 D Enamel Combinet, first quality, in 10- q\lllan size. An exceptionally et N 08e Round White Enamel Dish Pan, in a 10-quart size. Slightly imperfect, but a very worth- 390 while purchase at Simplex Self - wringing Mops, that mean no ?toop,:ng and nti;vet hands or the user. W " 79c Wool Wall Brushes, of splendid dura- ble quality, with a. six- foot handle. Sell- ing tomorrow at.. 88c SIXTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. WROUGHT IRON BRIDGE LAMPS Complete with Shade —Repriced at— This simple, artistic wrought iron bridge lamp, with leaf arm and decora- tive parchment paper shade, is a value that is rarely possible at anything ap- proaching this price. 23-Pec. 1 d . Chin:. Tr:apoSr:ets $3 . 95 Luster or Decorated Ware, As Sketched A comj [plete service for tea—six plates, 6 tea cups and saucers, sugar bowl, cream pitcher and tea pot—an amazing valuc at $3.95, but that is all you'll pay for 't in this event! Several attractive designs, plain tan luster or decorative designs | 5,000 Optic \Vater | Glasses | 6for i 25¢ Gond qual- | ity thin- blown optic 32-Pc. Blue Wil-$ 4 9 5 fh‘:“ifi;,?i: low Breakfast Set | for yout A SPECIAL PURCHASE With the quaint blue willow design that is so popular, or two handsome medallion designs to select from. All first quality porce- lain ware—and the set is a complete service for six. Pyrex Casserole in Frame $2.95 This engraved pyrex casserole in filigree nickeled frame. As sketched. Pyrex Pie Plate, with engraved design. Com- $1 9 5 plete with frame > SIXTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO.