Evening Star Newspaper, May 7, 1926, Page 23

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ARCHITECT N\ CAPIT Book in Popular THE KEVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. (., FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1926. APPROVE VOLUME AL’S DEVELOPMENT | Style Would Be Used in Schools Throughout Nation to Develop Knowledge of City’s Needs. The American of tects at 4 meeting devoted 1o “Wash Ington, the Capitol of Nation the Chamber Commerce of United States last night unanimous ndorse the publication of ining in popular torm the development of Institute Archi- plans Washington. This volume would be written so that it can be sent all over the coun try the beautification and development of the National Capital as they are now formulated. According chairman of the on the National ( nent Washingtor fered financ 1o Horace W not be divulged at this time, he said o Book. in 1 the develop and which is used ty. Mr » any proper atn ontinue nal Capital halrman members. this committee is to promo velopment of Washington ®ach of the chapters of t informed as to the development of the Capital so that the entire Institute may act (o preserve the scheme o the expansion of this city harmonious lines. Bishop Freeman Speaks. This action followed Aevoted 1o addres: T hy Mr. Peaslee, E ¥reeman. Milton B. Medary, man of the institute’s public inzx committee and membe; S o e an_eve build- of th Terms as Low as store. 735 7th St. N Living Room Suite— 3-pe. Overstuffed Livinz Room Suite, covered with tapestry ¢ n Bedroom Suite— 1-pe. Redr uite, ing of Chiffon er Metal Finished in mahogany. & in Gold- f, some . consisting nd Rock- er. with and over- stuffed back and el $49.50 s condi Dressers— Oak and Walnut Dressers, with large plate glass mir- rors. Priced Sl 2.50 Beds— a s 1 ow Beds of all sizes and styles, in metal and i 52,95 begin at . Springs— Al <ize S and wood beds. Prices hegin at . to At metal $9.95 0il Stoves— Slightly unsed 0il Stoves, guaravteed in perfect mechani- cal condition. $2-95 Prices at ... Living Room Suite— Room_ Suite, ered in blue cuf velour, good dition and can e used in the schools | 10 explain the comprehensive plan for | house at tremendous savings. Commission of Raymond A Wheeler, Commissioner of olumbia uring the course of his addr in which he praised the work of tocal _architects advisory coun Maj . who has been non nated as u ary member of ) institute, praised the id mes demonstration being spo ed by The Evening Star as one the recent outstanding means | edncating the public to demand b |rer 1 of pointing the w Fine Arts, srment of wticula *t to small house VUheeler explained the s there 2 the interest of the of Washington 1 has heen accomplished 1ddition of powers has been e 0ld system of the devel the city by builders men who levelled and cut down trees is vanishing fore a spirit of co-vperation on part of the inz to preserve the contour land. erect better buildings and i prove the architectural appearar of their structures, the speaker d of 't | olared. Praises Advisory Council. Wheeler praised the architec the work Ma advisory the architects who serve on it gra This council through its sugzestic and recommendations in study plans for new buildings in the « has done much to as tification of Washin Wheeler. The work supplements the work of the Commn sion on Fine Arts, he declared. praised the Zoning Commiss| the support given it by the ci 1 pointed out that this commi council and ton, said not only helped beautify the city, but| established stability In closing However Wheeler the plan, declar affect be constructive the legislation all municipal activities may ncrease in visible beauty of cities is!cluded in Imost wholly accomplished by Davenport Tables— Several Davenport and Con- bles, in walnut and ma- g As good 34'95 rices be- Breakfast Suite— t Suite, painted zra, sisting of gate-leg table and four 516,50 Kitchen Tables— A selection of slightly soiled chairs . Kitehen Tables, with |wr:P:‘ai: 34095 tops drawers Breakfast Set— 5.pc. Rreakfast Set, painted blue and gray, with flowers: consisting of Drop-leaf Table and four Windsor Chairs. This is a very 326.50 Chairs— beautiful st and at Chairs for_the kitchen, din- ing room, living room and bed- room,” ' all fin- ishes of wood. ishes $1 .00 Parlor Suite— t-pe. Parlor . with ma- hogany frame; consisting of Settee and three Chairs. Cov- ered in beauti- $19'75 ful jacquard velour . Rockers— 0dd Rockers, in oak and walut. As good as new.. Sideboard— Oak _ Sideboard, with plenty draw- er space, and good bargain at $4.95 $9.75 v and that a men who are now try in the beau Maj. of the council 3 however ood the regulations, no matter how : co-operation and understand | ing of the individual.” | Bishop Freeman praised the arch itects of the country as “men whose < and building affect and help to pe the ideals ation.” jeals in stone an outlined the hopes all saints Albans. | v |ty Bishop Fre: and aspirations of the Cathedral of | Paul and Mount St bers to Aid. nbers of the institute beautifica ng the m t in the | declared that the architects of country have an opportunity to instill the | into the the American cil. | people a desire “for all that is ni- . i the | ful. noble and inspiring. mx" “This country has been busy on- | making money that it is rather short of | on sentiment, we have of | time for the finer titings of life, but et- | now we are beginning to 1" and ay [look for these beautiful things. The exs hearts of beauti- rtion of the National |War taught us a new appreciation of its [art,” said Bishop Freeman, who prais rly | tion. of the coun-| ¢ ad too little | helping to bring | that people are look- | 1l and spiritual | lling the 25,000 per . which al a half miles from is the third National e there a vearn ideals and institute that sons visited the though three and the center 2 city by | [ il in their universal Would K Medary urged th: the country ta themselves to keep members ional Congress and State nformed on the question ectural problems - and s for public buildings “We must not look at in little bits at a time, we as its development with vision, declared who voiced h velopment of Laf: commercial or utilitarian lines urged that the members of the tute try to bring before pis- | larger vision of the development He | Washington as a whle. Fourteen Theaters Sold. NORFOLK, Va., May 7 (®) | of the Wells theatrical interests in ed. | | he | for he m- we le- must whole the n to the nd speaker de as a ns ing ity in and the Keith-Albee 3 was announced consideration wa. ge amount.” Theater: he deal are six in Norfolk rd eight in Richmond et Co. of May The & Vin | Co. as ing | ter the | to be a ves- said USED BUT NOT ABUSED 5()c ' C Week! Saturday at 8 A.M. we will again feature our SLIGHTLY USED BUT NOT ABUSED FURNITURE. located in the basement of our At this sale one may secure furniture for every room in the s Every piece in our basement is in rood shape—in fact, some are good as new. The quality and price will interest you, and we advise you to shop early. The items listed below are but a few of the many bargains: Phonographs— A bargain in used ‘Phono- zraphs, of well known malkes. Guaranteed to be in perfect B S3418 Drop-Side Couches— Lamp and Shades— Several Bridge $495 Lamps and Shades. As good Library Tables— 'y Tables, as new : oal and Unusually tabhles finished in quartered $5.95 Bedroom Suite— 6pc. Gray Oak Bedroom Suite, consisting of Dresser, Chiffonier, ' Semi.vanity, Bed, Chair and Rocker. A splendid set of furni- ture. A “ooa a $119.00 WEW: oo Refrigerators— Top - icers and - Three.door Refrigerators, goo conditio Prices blog i $2_95 at Davenport-Bed Suite— 3-pe. Davenport-Bed Suite, with mahogany frame. Covel ed in As good as il 09.00 with ress . Davenport-Bed Suites— Large selection Bed-Daven- port Suites, in different cover- ings. Would coxt a great deal more $79-50 new. Washington look | Congress a | sale Norfolk and Richmond to the Wilmer | in- | 2,000, KLAN DATE HBSEBVED. zation of the original Ku Klux Klan celebrated at “Hell's Bottom” ight by a gathering of the order estimated to number more than 2,00 members, including man and woman visitors from nearby Virginia counties and Washington. Flaming torche: huge fiery cross, the white robes the members and other Including Women, Hold of Day Gifts Mgother’s - Whit could be more appropriate for Mother on Mother's day than a gift of appreciation and remembrance? Something to wear or for her com- fort—something that she has long winted for a gift Boxed Flowers 10c to $1.00 hlooms 25¢ tc $1.00 Each nen, silk mull; in whi Initialed and Silk Handbags, $2.95 plain k and col- and fitted ind colors. Hemmed, corners scalloped or lace ed sroidere Pearl Necklaces (mfd) $1.25 to $10.98 in fine AR Lined nicely duating French gift at auality ihle Brooches and Bar Pins 59¢ to $2.50 Smart de: and bright brilliants cameos, Leather Handbags $2.95 to $12.50 diversified -arm an t and d. in antiqu. Some with colored stones and Fountain Pens 99c to $5.00 FFor writing letters to loved from home. Salz mpens Silk Scarfs, $2.75 Crepe de or zeor- zette, in plain colors: printed desizns and fancies. Hemmed fringed ends. showing of pouch styles Fine chine colors Toiletry Suggestions, $1 Smallibox of Narcisseide Ghite Esce Dawder free with cach purct Love Me Body Powder Suivez Moi Perfume Rose of Omar Toilet Water DeVilbiss Coty's L'Origan Perfume Perfume Spravs Mother-of-Pearl Toilet Articles Street Floor—King's Smart Shoes for Summer Days 2.95 select the right harmonize with me. we have provided in assortments of the new 1 colors and combinations <1 i that and So style vour new ¢ generous! est favor! to give that fin you can color to . sport or ootwear need his very special afternoon can be supplic Kidskin Gray Patent Satin Blonde Black Second Floor—King's Palace E;VGWIO‘]q@V Worn by Discriminating Women Warm weather makes many demands on a woman'’s dressed woman chooses her wisely, planning it ¢ have a correct found strength. The well corset wardrobe fully, so that she will ation for every frock and clothes and so that the corset or confiner may be easily laundered. There are Nemoflex garments for every type and requirement. \We mention twa special numbers., Novelty style Combination at $3.50 material fastening Elastic at side, in side sections siriped Long lenzth Sizes 36 to 46, Floral Six hose supporters. Girdle at $5.00 brocade and panels of firm Sizes 27 to 33 Second Floor—King's Palace. elastie. Price Reduced on These things that make Klan meetings dis- tinctive were in evidence at the cere- mony. E. F. Randolph, grea Providence, No. 1, of Harrisonburg, | va., following initiation of about 50 new members, gave an outline of the history of the orig! K county organization was joines titan of celebration by delegations from Win I chester, Harrisonburg, Fairfax and Washington. ‘The meeting was held near the scene of recent wholesale burning of shacks in the county. Dr. NEW YORK, | hootles munic. in the opinion of Itev mental cocktail to varez, singer. The only surviving son of Anthony | about it. 23 Jazz Called Bootleg Music. May 7 (P).—Jazz Straton, but is a Marguerite d'Al They've had a debate John Roach The in the It's an agency of the devil Trollope, the novelist, died recently at | he thinks. She wants it played at he Minchfnhampton, England. | funeral. A New Shipment of the Famous “Pointex” Silk Hosiery LYY Children’s ke for w c grade. of colors that children clothes. Irregulars of A4 % Rayon Hose, 33c Kichelieu Rib Rayon Hose, in a splendid varicty 1 29 Slight Irrequlars of $1.95 Quality A very exceptional value in full-fashioned, fincly woven silk stockings with reinforced tops and soles of lisle to insure longer wear. Just the sort of fine hose in smart colors that will give a rich and pleasing effect to every Summer costume. Blush, champagne, peach, grain, piping rock, nude, zinc, i -Children’s Onyx Sport Hose, 35c. 3 Prs. for S1 Perfect Quality Derby Rib Mercerized H with fancy tops. All sizes in the assortment splendid group of colors. 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Simple styles, with kick pleats, pleated skirts, circular fronts and varioys other charming effects. White collars and cuffs are smart, also pipings and buttons. Sizes 7 to 14. Summer Hats, $1.98 Infants’ Coats $4.98 £ Crepe de chine, crepella Usually $249 to $4.50 and cashmere in white and Leghorn, plain straws, silk pink. Embroidered. Small and braid or fancy brald or large collar. 6 months in pretty colors. to 2 years. Second Floor—King’s Palace.

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