Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1926, Page 25

THE SUNDAY NEBRASKA SOGEY HAS 300 ENROLLED Classed Among Most Active of State Organizations in Local Social Life. BY MARGARET B. DOWNING. Nebraska's local State Society, like the majority of those which have an | active social non-political life at pres- ent, is successor of the Republi can Club, organized in 1895 by | C. Snyder, now United States ma tor the District of Columbia and one ot the veteran newspaper correspon- dents had ser the local society and uphold all its | interests most sympathetically. The Nebras two of their usu: meetings and at | the next they propose to honor the Vice President and Mrs. Dawes with the most signal honor, but the date for this celebration is yet to be settled. Gen. Pershing was the guest of the Nebraskans the first Winter after his return from his memorable mission to nce and their invita tions was the first he accepted after he filled all obligations toward official Vashington. A brilliant reception was given in iotel Washington and all the mighty and distinguished at the Capital attended that levee. Ne- braska men who had been in the war were | umbers | out to keep track of affairs important | and many 1 of the | t0 its citizens at home and those tem- can Legion we: invited. |porarily domiciled in Washington. President s and Gen. Absentee Voters, br., the retired at the invita Harding for the less | irshal. He formed ican Club very soon after * had taken over his duties in the s galleries of Congress, and he inued at the head of this organi affairs until, together other sim r the ban o al hundred 1 of Nebraska to join the State S on the lines now familiar to Washington public and he became the girst president of the body which was anized, | + suaded Some The officers have done good service for the adsentee voters and they are | keenly interested in the visitors from | the State, and whenever poesible they entertain’ them and introduce them to formative ones of th ret to carve the v sat (OL,'(‘thl‘ on more arduous and exa STAR, WASHINGTON, D. U, FEBRUARY 28, 1926—PART 1. BB G G PEERLESS FURNITURE CO., 829 SEVENTH ST. N.W. Ve e e e “KROEHLER,” -“FOX,” “MADDEN” AND OTHER MAKES OF FLOOR SAMPLE LIVING ROOM SUITES AT BIG REDUCTIONS. MOST OF THEM AT NE-HALF OF REGULAR PRICES TEN ADDITIONAL PIECES TO COMPLETELY FURNISH YOUR LIVING ROOM! LLI‘.ANI\'(: HOUSE OF MANY FLOOR SAMPLE LIVING ROOM SUITES to make room for our large incoming Spring stocks. Every suite offered in this sale i SO rldlculously low. perfect and carries our usual guarantee. It's house-cleaning timé, that's why the prices have been cut These suites have served their purpose, and are being sacrificed for quick clearance. Original price tags on every suite—Note the special prices during this clean-ap—We'll arrange the terms to suit you. g I g ! I P— g Odd Pieces Specially Priced for This Week z ;’,’ %) Sy ey the that Washington can_offer. | Thewr first meetings, held in the old )dd Fellows’ Hall and then in Metze- gt s vs a L Y, ws the privations which come when r‘ ; ambitious young men without finan- |rott's, now Columbia Theater, have clal resources are climbing up the | nded into renting large apart- ladder. Pershing was just out of \ments in hotels or in clubs. Sev | West Point and had been appointed |eral meetings have recently been held s military instructor at the State |in tne salon of the University Wom- . n agri- | en’s Club. The Nebraskans plan when sarning | they have given their grand levee for ligible to receive Na- | the Vice President and Mrs. Dawes to | follow the example of Missourt, which ity gave a brilllant and most in ting reception for the officers of Jorder States. Nebraska thus will have the opportunity of entertaining bovs he took {the State Soctety of the Dakotas, re |after be had drilled the bovs, he took | (6 Stale Jouety, of he Do ol . W. Cra v, UP the study of law in the Lincoln | ;" gesoctation, and of presenting Miss Billy Dunn, | college. Young Dawes had just taken |3 ity e L et this bod Allen Crozier and Mise Tuth Elder. | his degres in the Cincinnati Law | s pody e A L Thero are three other committees, of | Xchool and he selocted Lincoln ns the {ae s to Gslzigidar And oteOMPUEE *\Mvh the Mre. | place to try his fortune. He had |2550Ciates. Mrs, | never met Gen. Pershing until Jack | Autumn of 1886, but the two have | {been firm friends and com | panfons ever since. ful fashion. Th curred in 1904, and of the f then selected, the treasurer, Hardy Harding, has given excellent and w chosen to guar finances ecutive named were: Miss Hdith Lothrop, president lack Lee, vice president, and Miss Bertha Henderson secretary k. executive committes is he officers chosen from . and _thosc Serainug: ) === F lber Sto]lers $1 6-95 for term at the it Lincol tional Go up of | ¢ NS/ WM s A boon Featuring Beautiful WRIST WATCHES FOR LADIES We have entered a epecial contract with a 500 Members Enrolled. The society bers and this congesssional de former sk tor Gilbert Hitchcock, Washington in Winter, and_former | the Capital of the Nation comes before A Representative Andrews. Four or [that body for support it will no five meetings are held at t receive it most unstintingly. fent dates and to designated p n the great Commoner was in | and in Summe P < 4 ss he represented the first dis- picnic in the 3 i d that contains both Ne- ty Maryl: v | brask: most flourishing cities, 3 Agricultural { Omaha and Lincoln, and he took a , | kindly interest in all that related to | the State, evi in the Republican | club. When M nyder reorganized _Of{Mr. Bryan joined, though he was not | i- | then a resident of Washington. He | um- | renewed his allegiance when he came ality of the grounds | s is more cordially for its an “riend of State. van was a Nebraska State the project to to his memory in | | Bryan Staunc 500 mem- | the entir= | some | staunch 1- | Soclety, n |erect a w has about includes zation One of the Many Wonderful Values Offered in This Floor Sample Sale is a “Kroehler” 3-Pc. Overstuffed Living Room Suite Tailored in Cut, Print and Jacquard Velour, in Two Styles WITH TEN ADDITIONAL PIECES FREE FOR ONLY This special is a Genuine Kroehler Make DAVENPORT, CLUB CHAIR AND FIRESIDE CHAIR—tailored in rich, figured velours and Jacquards, with velour upholstery on outside backs on all pieces—upholstered in first quality velours and with spring construction throughout, The cushions are removable. The arms are rolled gracefully to add to the comfort. A suite that will give you lasting service and comfort. Most of these ®uites regularly sell for $189 and more. Note the unheard-of low price. FREE!! 10 Additional Pieces Are One Mahogany End Table, one Wrought-Iron Smok- ing Stand, one PBridge Lamp and Shade, two fine Rugs, size 27x54; one beautifully decorated imitation Cloisonne Vase, one pair of Book Ends, one Gilt Basel Pioture Holder and one Beautiful Mirror for 1iving room, in handsome frame. These additional articles will completely furnish your living room. when| njoy NPE K10N4"n “Conseauence. 14.Kt. Rolled White Gold Plate Weist | Watches 28 $12 Jow as Solid White Gold Wrist Watches, 15- jeweled_reetangular, oval and other neweffects as low ~oys () @arl teesen) Jeweler & Siiversmithy 513 G St. 19 Floor Sample Metal Beds Including Simmons, Rome, Foster and Others, Slightly Marred. Your Choice— $3.95 Come early, only 19 in the lot, all taken from our stock. Some if perfect would sell for $29, others are regular $15 Beds, in walnut, white and ivory finishes, in different sizes. The president the teaching staff 16 members of f this seat of lea L « mer the s shington in 1913 as Secretary > in the first Wilson admir nd he and Mrs. Bryan attend of the meeting One of the most brilliant events in the' history. of! the 'sccibty Gocurred | when a banquet was given at the Eb bitt House to celebrate the sixtieth an- | the admission of the | > Union, and over which v of State, pre v is purel fto W 1 PAY A SMALL DOWN PAYMENT—BALANCE YOU PAY IN SMALL WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAYMENTS “Lane” Cedar Chests $7.95 Cedar Chests, too, at a very great reduction. Roomy and mothproot. Serviceable as well as attractive. Save many dollars. EASY TERMS 1857—1926 Stelnay “THE INSTRUMENT OF THE IMMORTALS” IS SUPREME IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC With the highest ideals in view and no compromise with commercialism, the House of Steinway has, for over 60 years, produced the Standard Piano of the World for Tone Quality, Responsiveness and Durability. 3-Pc. Bed Outfit $15.95 A metal bed outfit of comfort at a very low cost. Includes metal bed, walnut finish. All slzes; fully guaranteed, with heavy fillers, comfortable mat- tress and a héavy link spring. It has been the choice of artists for generations, because it has always proved the ideal means of expression for their art, and the choice of vocal- ists on account of its near approach to the perfect human voice in tone quality. New Steinway Uprights for $875 New Steinway Grands for $1,425 Convenient Terms of Payment, If Desired 4 Pieces in Hugenot, American or French Walnut Finish Veneered on Solid Gum FREE. 7 ADDITIONAL PIECES, ALL FOR i value that will bring many thrifty homefurnishers here A very unusual opportunity to purchase a handsome bed- % how 24,50, room suite at a price way below its real worth. Includes a large bow- ““ft“rfi:‘:-? em:afl ;1';:(;' ‘Jé‘& end bed, dresser, roomy chifforette and full size vanity; your choice yours tomon-nv:z and save! of two styles in the popular Tudor periods. Each piece sturdily bullt Y WEEKLY OR of selected walnut veneers on solid gum with a rich plain or pencil MD\’THLY PAYMENTS stripe effect. Also included with this group we give you link spring, bench, 2 pillows, easel frame, electric bed Hr.'ht with silk shade and electric boudoir lamp and shade, all for. HAVE IT CHARGED—PAY IN SMALL PAYMENTS WEEKLY OR MONTHLY Seamless Rugs 9x12 Double Day Bed $18.50 Conceals a full size bed. Has continuous posts and cretonne- covered mattress pad. 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