Evening Star Newspaper, March 16, 1926, Page 21

SEVENTEENFLEE | APARTHENT FRE Blind Man and Three-Year- 0ld Child Rescued—Two Hurt in Collisions. Seventeen persons, including a blind escaped v gutted the three-sta ) ahant apart ment building at sl enue | and T street, causi 1 e esti- | mated at between $35.000 and $41 i The fire, of undetermined or sturted in the basement stornge and was sweeping o at about Spells, colored roaring of the dr ¥e raced thro building, notifyirn ran for a fire-alar: | New: from down rr, Coffman, blin tment on the nd Rober 1 from his md tloor by 1 Four alarms were turned in to ob- | -tain suflicient apparutus to contend | successtully with the blaze. The fire, which raged all the way up to the roof in the western portion of the building, was under control about an hour after the first alurm had been eounded. Smoke and water caused a large portion of the damage. In the three apartments on the west side of the building virtually all personal prop- erty was ruined or dama Residents of the apartmen found other lodgings today Press wagons were carting rugs oiher household gouds away to clean- ers or upholsterers for repair. Two Collisions Oceur. Two collisions were incidents of the vesponse to the alarms. No. 10 En- Eine and a street car crashed at Flor- jda avenue and ington place | theast, and Kireman P. T. Dunn s thrown to the street, but not seriously hurt. An automobile and No. 29 Engine colilded at Tenth street | and Rhode Island avenue, where C. | V. Jeffreys of Ballston, Va., driver of the automobile, was Kknos d to the street. The automobile was wrecked. — POTOMAC’S BID LOWEST. Construction Company Wins on Bridge and Subway. Tho Potomac Construction Co. of Washinston was the lowest bidder for onstruction of a subway and bridge where the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road crosses Van Buren street,accord- Ing to bids opeend yesterday afternoon by the District Commissioners. The subway and bridge <will permit bar- ling and closing of the Lamond jon grade crossing. bid for the work was nd low bidder was which quo ts had all 869,69 the railroad itself price of § authorized an expenditure not to exceed $84,000, of which the railroad is to contribute half. KELLOGG SELECTED. Chosen Honorary President of Min- State, was of the Minnesota St in the Wardu; it. Miss Bede . Furlow, vice : 1) Way, secretary; 2. A. Hohlt, treasurer, and W. M rell, chairman of the ex mittee, At the conclusion of the meeting an entertainment and dance were given. SOCIETY (Continued from Page Twenty) | 1, which is 1 prominent I anad social would not seem Jike Mid T Jaster like ¥ . without the al of the Mask Club with its splendid stunnimg cost ery, its wonderful dancing spontancous comedy. cterans of the club have the pro- duct i and on the c ‘ton McMichael, Bry Blynn, Charles Gilpin, Paul £. Ii: tenstein, h M, Hewlett, Charles €. Morga Paton, James S. Irothero, Jr. will Ramsey and Edmund H. R 1 lar in this and | ciation in W me | : d, -~ “A Sale and a Sailor” are being ' and the subscribers e already numbered so that a big, brilliant red the Pennsylvania en rapidly the evenin in hundred andience iy i boys March Judge and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln Kellogg of Oneon N. Washington, and guests at the May: flower. ' Mr. and Mrs, ( Whitwell left today for Atla v, and will be at Haddon Hall for the remainder of the week. Miss Charlotte B. Brown, daughter Donald W. Brown of New York, ente at luncheon yesterday jential dining room of the Mayflo Mrs. Brown and Miss DBrown guests at the hotel her home, after a visit of it American Country Life Asso shington will meet a vening 30 o'clock in at the Grace Dodge rit will speak The dinner this the dining room Hotel. Mr. Dixon “The I’ A. B aham “houls Education e will e e and Mrs. rom South hus been stationed or the past year. In commemoration of Charter day ay, March 23, the District of Columbia branch of the University of California Alumni Association will observe the fiftv-eighth anniversary of the institution with a dinner at ity Women the dis “Par le Vous” CLEVERLY fashioned French model in Black Patent, giving the much desired shortened effect and the delicate tracery of stitchirg over the vamp and cunning flat bow of Patent combined with Bois de Rose Leather and fastened with a tiny gilt buckle, all contrive to give this a Parisian air. CHIFFONS (Lisle Top) in all New Spring Tints at a New Low Price 3 Pairs 3440 $1.55 1337 F St. N.W. Easy—Says Star By Clabszalyl'indmt -3 Teday it is remarkably easy to ac- quire a ctear, white skin, free from all blemishes, blackheads and freckles. A wonderful new scientific discovery removes these blemishes with amaz- ing quickness. Tonight smooth cool, fragrant Golden Peacock Bleach Creme on your skin. Tomorrow you will be astonished at the milky whiteness. Get a jar of Golden Pea- cock Bleach 44 U less it clea our money wil |y,&flf“ndefl-n y will be gla At all good Druz and_Department Stores O'Donnell’s D: Giliman's Drug” Store Carsatiant s o Palais Roval Dept. | tore, Sigmund’s Griebacher “Jeminine Apparel of Individuality TWELVETEN TWELVETWELVE F STREET FROCKS Have a New Way ofl’laring SHEER crepe frock with flares falling softl y in front and scalloped around the bottom is one ve good reason for hav- ing a new liaster dress. Priced $29.50 Upward ature in Rural |y THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. T, TUESDAY. MARCH 16. 1926. tinguished graduates who will speak are’ Representative Florence P. Kahn and Representative Albert 1. Carter. All_former California students are cordfally invited. On the committee in charge of arrangements for the dinner_are Mr. Morris Bien, chair- man; Mr. T. S. Bretherton, Mr. Paul Ledig, Mr. LeRoy Hanscom, Mrs. V. K. Chestnut, Mrs. A. F. Dannemiller and Mrs. A. R. Kellogg. ‘Wheel of Progress Tea In Regent’s Home Sunday. The tea for the benefit of the Wheel of Progress given Sunday afternoon at the home of the regent, Mrs. Rose uverneur loes, was attended by lace Streater, who was a resident in Tours, France, when her husband, ter, of the inspec- tor gen staff, ' was stationed there, a five minutes’ talk on It was recelved so en- Streater waus asked to repeat the talk on the evening of the twentieth at the Arts Club, but it will also be given at Mount Alto. Mrs. Robert Throckmorton gave a number of musical sel The tea table was | A Minnigerode Andrews, Royal De Lametra Mead and Mrs. Frank Morrison, of the rare antiques in Mrs. Hoes' - velous collection of old china. In the center of the table was a large sil- ver harp decorated with shamrocks, the creation of the clever caterer, Rauscher. In the receiving line were Mrs, Hoes, Mrs. Margaret Hopkins Worrell, the national president of the Wheel of Progress Claies Dickson- * : Mrs, “Capri Bleu” Necklaces, Earring:. Brooches, Bracelets. All charming! All fashionable! $1.00 to $12.00 Biuebell Chur fon_ Two-piece Evening Frock with erystal paillettes * and old_thread. $39.50 son. The guests were introduced by Mrs. Lucy Cooper Shaw. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullivan and their daughters Patricla and Margue- rite of Casper, Wyo., arrived today at the Willard, having come to Washing- ton to attend the dinner to be glven tonight at the Willard by Secretary Work in honor of President and Mrs. Coolidge. Mr. Sullivan is a member of the Republican national committee = Miss Edna Sheehy, Miss Olive Beatty and Mr. J. F. Phelan will present fioupa of Irish songs, with Mrs. Carol lly as accompanist. Mrs. Kate Tren- holm Abrams will tell of the entry of the Irish Free State into the League of Nations, and Mrs. Ellls Meredith will read an original sketch. Judge Mary O'Toole will be hostess. The dinner has already been oversubscrib- ed and there is a long waiting list should there be any cancellations. from Wyoming. The Texas Club will hold its ball in celebration of the declaration of inde- pendence of Texas from Mexico in the Hall of Nations of the Washington g Hotel on the evening of March 25. Smartest Restaurant The Capitol Chapter of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution will meet at a dinner this évening at the garden house of the Grace Dodge Hotel. The Women's City Club will hold a dinner IPatrick’s day, featuring “Tales, v and songs of Ireland.” || Celebrating This Evening Mr. Danlel W. O'Donoghue, former Representative ILdward I Keating A NIGHT IN SPAIN and_Mr. Felix Mahony, will speak. || souventrs, Dancing Till 3 A. M. Nol Jhomas Clrcle All the dash and romance of euany . Special ‘musical arrange- mente—special lrwlnt-tnll for an especially good time. R. McReynolds & Son| S Sales—Service 1423-25-27 L St. N.W. Main 7228 Sales 14th and Park Road N.W. Leon S. Hurley, Mgr. C 2619 ebleffs Y A FASHION INSTITUTION" Paria Washington NewYork for Reserva- tions = Roses! Special, 35¢ Roses for Suits and Spring Coats. Pink, red or tea-rose. Unusually natural copies Women’s Modish Dresses Smart——Different——Reasonably Priced 549.50 This presentation of carefully chosen Dresses for Spring must be of intense interest to Women of discerning and exacting taste. They will appreciate the two dominating notes in these Dresses—Simplicity and Youthful Lines. Only the really clever designer has the art of making a Woman's Dress express the charm of Maturity and the grace of Youth. When such Dresses arc available women seck them without any delay. That Jelleff has announced such a collection means everything to Washington women. Every approved silhouette— Every new and accepted color— Many little personality touches— Every Fashion indication in advance— For Instance—Paris says “Beaded Gowns for Eve- ning Wear”—And here it is, pictured, and in this very collection of which we are telling you. It is a two-piece Evening Gown, by the way—and the two-piece idea for evening is another insistent Parisian dictate. So—TJelleff's and Paris are closely in touch. Tntermediate Dress Shop—Second Floor Sports and Day Frocks A special group of trim little Tweeds, Coverlains, Wool Crepes, Flannels and Jer- sey! just what the business woman wants for daily wear, the schoolgirl for the class- room and the campus alike, the $16.50 athletic girl for motor, golf course or travel. New Collar and Cuff Features, Narrow Plaitings for Trim, Odd Little Pockets for Use and Orna- pointment. From the SO Opening. THE ENID—Black = Satin, with medium "~ Spanish heel. Comes also in Patent and. in Lose Satin. $10.00. Still Coming In! New Spring Hats Fast as they go out to the enthusiastic customers we bring in others, and, regardless of their actual value,wy in- clude them in this special offer to save many from disap- So the Pre-Easter Event Continues with Replicas of Parisian Models and Styles Best New $10.00 Seecialy . Apart from the Hats mentioned here, you should visit our beautiful enlarged Millinery Section in its new and magnificent quarters on the Street Floor of our New Building. There arc so many hats, so many styles and prices. Ranging from $10.00 to $35.00 New Main Floor Millinery Section Models for women and misses, 20 new and unusual de- signs at a price quite as unusual for this season of the year, and specially chosen as a celebration of our New Main Floor Gray Sauterne Putty Beach Black Low heels, flat heels, military block heels, medium ahd spool heels—all here for your choice. % Kid Shoes, patent, satin suede and calf. And here are two styles sketched to show you. ment, and all manner of unique tailory trims. The Street Floor Sports Shop York Makers. Priced Reseda Green Neapoli- tan with Silk Band em~ broidered with Straw, $10.00. Special Spring Showing of ROSIS SHOES Brown Buff Oak Tan ‘White $10.00 high Spanish heels, spike heels and" THE _BALDWIN-—S] 1 Py R Spitehed fo Mo, , apike heel. Comes also infFat- ent and in Hl\fi('k Satin. $10.00. Sorosis Shoe Section—Main Floor Announcing A New Achievement Queen Quality Footwear The Shoes You Want at the Wanted Price America’s Best Your choice of 60 styles of Qucen Quality Spring Footwear await your selection at this new $6 price. All sizes and widths in all leathers. Correct style, fit, comfort and satisfaction are all combined i this new achievement. Other Queen Quality Footwear, $7.50 to $12.50 Charge Accounts Available Queen Quality Boot Shop 1219 F Street N. W. Exclusive Agente in Washington for Queen Quality Shoes Roger et Gallet Perfume, $1.85 Violet. Jasmine and Peau D'Espagne fromn these famous French per- fumers are finds indeed at this special price. Washable Slip-On Capeskin Gloves, $3.75 Capeskin Gloves, the popular “slip-on” style in mode, beaver, ficelle, gray 4 and tan. A FASHION INSTITUTION Warhington NewYerk Underwear Fashion Show With Living Models Miss Barbara Wayne invites you to this Fashion Show tomorrow, Wednesday, that you may have some idea of the beautiful Glove Silk Underwear we have now, and which will later be seen in our new and enlarged Underwear Section. Miss Wayne is the fashion expert for the Vanity Fair Silk Mill, and her talk will be upon the correct underwear to use with each costume. The Fashion Show will be held upon our Fourth Floor on Wednesday at the hours of 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 P.M. Underwear This week many exceptional groups of fine Silk Under- wear will be found here, as advance lints of what our New Section for Underthings will have to offer yvou. Silk Gowns (Sketched) Five Styles, each most novel and attractive; some with yokes of creamy lace or the much-liked net foot- ing; some are tailored styles, and some liberally plaited. Necklines are V shape, square or round. Flesh, Orchid, Peach, Nile Green and White > Silk Chemises and Step-Ins Crepe dc Chine or Georgette Chemises have the high waistline and the flare edge. Laces, medallions and appliques of net, some embroidered in the soft pastel shades form the trimmings. Tailored types with hemstitching or suitably plain embroidery. Step- ins of similar kind. Flesh, Orchid, Peach, Maize, White and Nile Crepe de Chine Gown with dainty lace edged V-neck _with footing bands, $5.00. - Negligees The Department for Negligees, a part of our Underwear Section, is filled with the loveliest Boudoir apparel, ready for the near-at-hand Opening of the New Floor. Mean- while, we are not holding back the beauties we have secured, but are offering you tomorrow, many of the opportunities. Printed Radium Silk Negligees —also those of Crepe de Chine and Satin in the exqui- site pale colors so cool for Summer, and changeable tones liked by many. Laces furnish additional charm in the trimming. Orchid, Coral, Blue and other Color Combinations .95 Blue, Pink, Buff and Orange Printed Radium Underwear Section—Third Floor Silk Negligee, $8.95. »