Evening Star Newspaper, August 22, 1926, Page 53

THE SUNDAY' STAR, WASHI CLUBWOMEN OF THE NATION Clubwomen Protest Against Removal of Historic Landmark. Miss Sherwin, Head of League of Women Voters, Scores K Slackers at Polls—Pen Women Receive Unique Gift. BY CORINNE FRAZIER. OMEN'S national tions for the most pa ing a Midsummer iexta, with all activities dormg while their lead ers seck tain the the cool geciusion of moun- r Summer home, awalting Fall weather hefore i the busy routine of re or some time past, however, de Epite the rm weather lassitude, considerahle tion has been evi dent & hwomen over the pro. posal tt e Government confiscate the property on which stands the his tor huilding nsed as the headqu < of th tional Wom a0 pa nd which once served the | nation as a Capitol The plan is to tear down the famous 1 many of iished st visitors, which has hot crection of u il protest have been ve o many clubwonen, some wembers of the Woman's atiliated with other all expressing the and some vemoval of a < linked with our Nistory should be contem <aid that se chapters of N sendiniz protests to n and that the v up by the na nization in the Dames also plan to cearding 1o in eliahle inning to national & heen nd in club- head- en in an planted In heauti- the from the or their ont g for the of the way o 1819, to is st @ very Young d o one clubwoman in the proposal 1o remove that she does not yet which the i property with histo order to ve 1 15 that old hos on Capitol 1L may mean to Ameri cans of future centuries On the sfeps of that house Prest dent Monroe wasx i Within its walls sat the « tha new public for during one of the most perfods of its existence. During time Ilenmy Clay presided as Speaker of the onse. There died one of our greatest statesmen, John . Calhoun and 1 lived and di Yields of the Supreme Court of his famous decisions were 1 in the large room on the g floor which he used as his lin visitors from forelsn famous to the Capital Clty dining ice ields' lfetime, nd princes room among them kings During th ivil War ingnished | Fouthern prisoners were bauscrnent of the spa " RBelle Bove r rebel spy, whose messa onewall Jackse Jed to some of eatest was held eap- e Graves of two Southern far corner of the with ivy and sur- perhaps could not L America % voum b 0 wisite This fiveplice “ vtof the house when it 1 INH, and count s and prominent vica and foreign coun 1 rried their hands before Lluze which used o burn 1 deep srate 1 ~ e ity Dave du . n's 1 \ i W interest. A esk W « used e first Con ed Stites stands in onsing ) W MeKinley a Anthony form, part ! rnishings of one of the high drawing rooms. A tremen e 1! clock of the type known Americans as the “grandfather k" from Warwick Castle, Eng nd, stands at the of one of the The time. . cunningly the coat Warwick, T na exer e hoard of < palm hats of Hawali nd Views o are | were enter- | eavs old. The | vice president . he nd ' rane iana ) tree in fu \ in the Spring 1 Nummer | jionolulu's Jovely flowering trees are a sight which attimets travelers from sarts of the world, just as the blossoms hold court in Wash h April. The streets are | with the flame red of the | the golden glow of the | poincianas, | vellow shower or the exquisite pink of the pink shower trees, so called be- | cause the branches droop like a | { shower spray. in a formation similar | |10 the weeping willow. In addition, the gift hox contained necklaces of native seed and a fasci I nating model of an ancient Hawalian | village. made of cardboard and native materials. The beach and ocean ap- {pear in the foreground, an outrigger | canoe drawn up on the shore. On the ledge of a grove of coconut palms, the | ancient grass hut, with tapa_cloth | spread for “luau” (the native feast), and a bright-colored Hawailan fish | tied in leaves, ready for cooking, are a work of art. A diminutive |statue of King Kamebameha the Great, who conquered and united all [the sinall island Kingdoms into the one Kingdom of Hawaii in 1791, com- | | pletes the group. A short session of the board fol | lowed the reception of (he gift at dolon, the suburbun home of Mrs. Edward Nelson Dingley, national vice Ices weae served later in the beuuty president. the extensive gardens, | Which serves to empha | priateness of the CIlol Land” or “ldeal Land"). * BELLE WIN, prest P M SH dent of the League of \Women | Voters, scores, as out of date and a distinet handieap to woman's political | progress, thoske women who refuse to vote hecause they must disclose their | age on the hallot sheet, of A woman's age, no matter what it may be, is not sonceal or be amed of,” Sherwin, “unless, indeed, it proves that with Club. -Among the activities that will be resumed in the near future will be that of the Spanish section, discontinued during the \mmnu months. The |ing at a dinner held in the Spring, Mrs. Je O. Berliner, a charter member of the felub - and an linguist, | having otfer in Women's City | ! fetuis The L Npanish X e ciul | r The Writerse Y16 in the b met August the Mount were nine Pleasant Library members and five guests pr Miss Manderschied read a story en- |ll|(~<( M On the Knees read a M Conmlkie key a clever sketch ¢ of Pleasure,” and a story, Year.” One of the guests, gave a talk on the foundation and | work of the League of American Pen- | women, of which organization she is a member. Mrs. Little, another guest, gave an account of her writing relative to the | Indians, on which subject she is an | anthority. “One Tlour “The Tenth Mrs. Hamilton, |" “The program for tomorrow will in- | clude an installment of Mr. Mac- | Laughlin’s novelette, “The Parrot,” and stories by Mr. Thurber and Miss Graves Phil Sheridan VWoman's Relief Corps met recently with the president, Mrs. | Addie Hickman, in the chair, Regu v business of the evening included | spointment of committees on appli tions for membership, namely, Mrs, Johnson and Mrs. Kelton, and Miss [ Marston. Those order were Mrs. Frishie Eiker Mrs. Mary Fordsman. Mrs. s sisters, Mrs. Bradt and Mrs rkamp, are members of Phil Sheridan Corps. | whose mrriage to Mr. he secretary, Mrs. Marian B.|man will take place the ke t national and department | October. Mrs. Tho mation on | convention lowir, next orders lent, | in rs, giving infor forty-fourth national the to be held in Des Muines month Department general wivised that the department pres Mrs. Gury, would hold a school of struction” in G. A, R, Hall on the night of eptember to which all| corps are invited Many members ho have been un able to attend rly were wel comed by the president. among whom were Mrs. Agnes Keeler, past department president: Mrs. Luey Graham, past department treasirer and Mre. Katherine Phillips. Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Phillips charter members of the corps. Mrs. Cor Davis, junior department vice dent, attended with the pres Mrs. Caroline M. Gury. who is a member of Sheridan Corps, and its rs. Keeler pleased with a talk on {Panama, where she hax lived for many vears. Cal.” Oldroyd, Dr. Johnson a Messrs Parker and Bobb were pres ent. Refrestments were served by Mis, Lida AL Oldroyd and her com wittes and o pleasant 1 followed Al ational Language Club ! 1582 Monros street ; < uf the evening were the United States Bureau nd Mrs s ention i th Associath elphi et 1*hil to the olub from Prof. (i, principal of Business hool who s soj nrning in Scotls wone there o attend nation yanto Shampo© MAKE THE BOB MORE BECOMING agree that every ange the huh to style of beauty.! worn plai tely curled hair and abu \il heanty exper ome m the m_ somie hut, 1 the lustrous is essential se of the called Canthrox Simply dissolve | ' water ! Ihe ked, welcome ation ed a cup of | cr the head is never ow’” <o fluffy appears than it ally is. is excellent, also, to Ip and leave a clean, Canthrox is inex- 3 cents a sham NEWS OF THE CLUBS Conducted by Nannie Lancaster. |Events of Importance Mrs, Kdward K. Kloman and her | two daught Miss uth Kloman and Mrs. R. G, Thomassett, gave a | surprise kitchen shower on Tuesday | | evening for * rinse and behold the loveliest of white, - DEL-ATONE vears she has not gained understand- ing. The refusal of women on such ound to take an active part in the choice of men and women who are to conduct the Government is as anti- quated as many customs now dis- carded which for centuries hound women within a narrow sphere of activity, hoth social and political. “There is neither rhyme nor reason for perpetuating the silly tradition of refusing to tell one’s age,” continued Miss Sherwin in discussing the point. v have ever been deluded by it. A woman who indulges in a vanishing Victorian foible to the exclusion of her right to select the men and women who are to control the welfare of her community, State or Nation, is out of | all proportion a detriment to progres- sive women who bravely accept life today on life's new terms. The voting power is a serious one. | Tt should not be nu]mlled by trifling.” Misx Sherwin in expressing this opinion is but echoing the views of thousands of clear-thinking women who :ealize the nect - for urging their sex 1o take the voting privilege serfously, resorting to this simple menns for getting the sort of legisla- themselves and seeking tion they desire for their children, rather than through more devious and r whom they and women of Americ: cakened to the (\nll) of slacking duty as voters on that one day in November and then complain- ing bitterly the 364 others. Miss Ann.\ v in their n, dean of e College, I] be in ¢ hfir(p nf a special pro- gram of child study for the Anerican Home Economics Association this Fall, spent several days in Washing- ton during the past week making plans for her program. gress, held this vear in Kdinburgh, was read by Mrs! 1. B. Petérs. A part of the evening was devoted to the relating of stories and anec- dotes in Esperanto and to the singing of songs. While -the hostess was serving refreshments attention was lled 10 a recent statement by David rnoff, vice president of the Radio Corporation of America, in which he “The battle for language supremacy il be fought in the air. adio is destined to prove the agent the adoption of & world auxtliary lungnage for scientiic and commer- cial purposes.” It was voted to hold the annual picnic in Rock Creel Park August 29. Avrangements were also wade to hold other outdoor meetings during the Summer. The next regular meeting will be held at 1882 Monroe street on Thurs- day. Any one interested in the study o ix invited to attend. Club met Thursday in wom of the Raleigh Hotel. vice president, Bartlett is still he Zon the oak Miss IHettie Anderson, presided, as Jane here is no special program dur- ing the Summer months. The enter- taining is _usually something im. promptu. The roll call was had, and | i at the end of each name the member entertaining or marvelous storm she had wit- nessed. Mrs. Alice Buchanan had as her | had to tell of the most hubert Rathborn, | artist traveling an R. Street | <. Anna De Golia, | nographic bureau | had N manager of the s at the Willard. In Arl;ngton County Miss Dorothy ) tive new home in Cli i rated appropriately 1o guests included lin Benjamin Fr: Reott, Miss Jeannette Scott, Julin Sullivan, Miss Iisie Ball, Miss | . Miss Dona ]'nllm’k.‘ Hedge Miss Dorothy Miss Cora Byvd L. | \|I~\ l|mn¥|n i3 for the Trs. I Mrs. . Az 4 son. | W s, N % Le. Keifer, Mis Mrs MeDaon: on and i (R D! Heish- | man, Mrs. Mrs. | Samuel T Hatcher and Miss Ada | 1 of Clarendon W. W. Phillips. State Senator from Lake City, Fla.. with his voung: | est son, William Phillips, arrvived last | veek for the wedding of the former's | son, Mr. Hal Phillips. and Miss Bertha | Galloway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. | 1. Do Galloway of Clarendon, which will take place before noon on | Wednesday, September 1 An inf luncheon Friday Tulian . i "Marvelous! Yousay || ittookonly3minutes” I | | “Yes, and see how white and smooth my arm is. Not a trace of hair. I've tried other methods but I give all praise to For nearly twenty years -tone has been enhancing beauty and true feminine charm; a record un- matched. Nothing Like It! ! Just 3 minutes after applying Del- tone to arms, limbs, back of neck or face, hair-free skin. Removes Hair CREAM or POWDER The quick, effecti whether you use the old rel (powder) or the newer Del-a- pared, resdy for immediate use. e e pure, snow-chite, fragrant depilatory cream that removes hair in 3 minutes, At drug and department stores, or sent prepaid anywhere in U. S. A. in pl per for one dollar—a big econom whether you wish Dela-tone or Del. Cream, A trial package of Dela-tone or be sent prepaid in Dela-tone Cream will plain wrapper for 10c. Twre DE ATONE COMPANY Dept. 34, 321 N, Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ik her home on the Chain Bridge road in honor of Mr. Simpson's t- aunt, Mrs. Julla Demarest, of Hack- ensack, N. J., who is the guest of Mr. Simpson's mother, at 4119 Con- necticut avenue, Washington. The guests were Mrs. Ruth Simpson, Mrs. G. M. Robinson, Mrs, Demarest, Mrs. Harry Thompson, Mrs. Darnellle of Washington, Mrs.’ Florence Cannon of Aurora Heights, Mrs. J. H. Walton and Mrs. Sebakian-Ross of Cherry- dale; Mrs. 'Fred Cook and Mrs. Ella Denton of Dominion Heights and Mrs. Catherine Rogers of Clarenford. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rogers of Clarenford left this week for Shell- fleld, Md., where they will join Mr. and Mrs. Kimer Jacobs of Ballston, who left for the same place last weele. Mrs. J. H. Walton of Chain Bridge road left this week for a visit to her old home, at Deposit, N. Y. Mrs. Edwin P. Gouchet and daugh- ter, Mary Dixon, of Dominion Heights have motored to Buffalo, N. Y., for a visit of two weeks. Mrs. Virgil Bouknight has returned to her home on the Chain Bridge road from Frederick, Md., where she was called by the fllness and death of her mother. She was accompanied home by her brother, Howard Cauli- flower, and his daughter Betty, who will visit here for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. George Saar of Thrif- ton have as their guests Mr. Saar's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saar of Fort Madison, lowa. Mon- day evening Mr. and Mrs. George Saar entertained informally for their guests, Mrs. Brelterbach has left her home in Thrifton for a two weeks' visit with her sister in Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Carlton . Lowe hus with her in her Thrifton home her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Harrison of Castleton, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Brown of Thrifton left Wednesday for two weeks' camping at Ocean View, Md. Miss Dorothv Compton of Cherry- dale ix spending a week at Chesapeake Beach, Md. Miss Mildred Jacobs of Cherrydale is visiting with relatives at Mount Fort, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shotwell of Westerfield, Va., formerly of Thrifton, are visiting with friends in the county. Mr. and Mrs. family - of Cherry to Asbury Park, M They were accompanied hy Marjory Loomis of Glebewood. Mrs. Lawrence O. Mankin and son of Thrifton are spending the week in Herndon, Va Mrs. John | R. J. Keeper and ale have motored J., for two weeks. Miss McCarthy of Claren- NGTON, don entertained at luncheon and cards Wednesday _afternoon, guests being. Mrs. W, W. Cosby, Mrs. W. D. Lamborne, Mrs. R. G. Th sett, Mrs Jack Davis, M Willlams, Mrs. Walter Warner, Mrs. Nestor of Caldwell, N been Mrs. McCarthy's for several weeks past. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. have with home Mrs. Sunderman’s brother, Mr. Grover Neuman of Lima, Ohio, his wife and young son, Richard. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Clarendon have J., who has house guest Sunderman and Miss Elizabeth mour, Ind. Beldon in her Clarendon home on Tuesda TWELVE, T her J. T. Lipscomb, jr., and Mrs. Olive them in their Clarendon and Weir of as their guests Mrs. Weir's two nieces, Mrs. Walter Eckert of Sey- Mrs. George Robertson. entertained at * D. C. AUGUST 22, 1926—PART luncheon and bridge. Her guests in- cluded. Mrs. Carl E. Raymond, Mrs. G. Leonard Willlams, Mrs. W. C. Wel- burn, Mrs. Hoyt L. Johnston, Mrs. red’ S. Swindell and Miss Margaret Swindell. Mr. Charles Hollins, who has been in Abilene, Tex., 'for two vears, is back with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hollins in their Clarendon home. Mr. and Mrs. 1lugh T. and sons of Clarendon ha from a six-week's towr of ew Eng- land, stopping at the Nesquicentennial on their way home. Mrs. Clarkson will entertain on Wednesday for her house guests, the Misses Clarkson of “fsher’s Island, N. Y., and Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. W. K. Hyer and Miss Lelia Hyer of Pensacc Mr. and Mrs. James B. Lockwood and daughter .Jean Allaire are leav- : Special to Close Out | 0+ 47 DRE SSES for Street, Sport and Evening Wear 19.75 Formerly 74.50 55.00 apd 39.75 All Sales Final ¥+ Remainder of Stock Greatly Reduced FEIR FEE N 11 Chastleton Hotel Dlmng Room ing this week for Long Island, where they will spend the month of Septem- bei Mr. and Mrs. Ashton companied by their house Clarence Porter Jones, the New for & motor trip through England States. Mr. and Mrs. C. . Leighty ana| 16th and RStu.—Nor!h 10000 famlly have left Clarendon for Summer Rates July 1st month’s visit to Mrs. Leighty's home in Missouri. Regular T3¢ Dinner—15 Tickets, $10.50 o Handy o Releighe N Special $1 Sirloin Steal Dinner Every bay ss Frances Handy of Ra e C.. is spending some time with Miss | guli ok "“.:J",‘l:"“"; Mt Bernice Brewer of Arlington. Until October 1st— All Emiloil Permanent Waves Rseduced! To accommodate our customers who were unable to secure an appointment during our busy season. Bobbed Hair, whole head .........$20.00 #. Front and i " sides $12.00 to $15.00 | 5 On October 1st our waves revert to their standard ( price. Emile’s Permanent Waves Differ From All Others There is mo difference between an Emiloil Perma- nent Wave and a Marcel Wave or matural curly hair. White Hair and Dyed Hair Waved With Success I Real Parisian Bobbing By Male Experts L4 50 1 Expert Operators For 19 years Washington's Premier Coiffure Maison Francaise 1221 Conn. Ave. Main 7792, 7793, 7794, 2034, 2172 Branches: Wardman Park Hotel and Bar Harbor, Maine Final Clearance— Thousands of Dol- lars’ Worth of Mer- chandise Yy, V3, off Nightgowns Tland Embroidered That Were $1.19 79c¢ Kimonos Embroidered and Trimmed That Were $3.45 $7.69 Rayon Vests In Pastel Shades That Were $1.19 85c¢ Rayon Step-ins In Pastel Shades That Were $1.69 $1.35 Necklaces Pearl (Imitation) J30-in. That Were $1.00 Neckwear Samples of New Styles That Were $1.50 and $2.50 89c¢ Bathing Suits Al Wool—Assorted Colors That Were $3.49 $1.79 Bathing Suits Wool- Assorted Colors That Were $8.95 $4.79 Silk Gloves Milanese—Sizes 514 to 7 That Were $1.25 to $1.95 50c Silk Hose Full fashioned—irregulars. Best known make, 90c " Umbrellas Al Silk—J6-Rib That Were $5.95 $3.79 All “Where the Better Things Cost Less” Ou SA Special During the Entire Month of August glorious new Fall shades are: Second Floor- M-BRWWKS & CO G ~STREET BETWEEN 11th & 12th Decidedly Smart Fashions Combined With a Remarkably Low Price in r Annual LE OF WINTER COATS SUMPTUOUSLY FUR-TRIMMED Sale Price $590.75 ts—enveloping fur collars— straightline or belted styles—decorative pockets. The smart furs include: Platinum Wolf, Natural W olf, FOX, Sqmrre’ Bem'(’r. FY‘C}I 11"(1 Caracul s New blouse effec 7 S The exquisite fabrics re: Venic ‘elves NI(m}ihuW, Monticeno, S ‘abrics. T Green'b Wine, Red; .\laiahar, Jafh, G : P : Thrush, Sorbe, Acorn, Silver Maple, Mulberry and Tanager. Included are Cloth and Fur-Lined Coats. Velvesheen, The Black Hemlock ics are: Venice, Imported Sports Fabrics. Grackle, Gray, Jafh, Garnet, M. Brooks & Co. One of the Many Unusual Values Offered in Our First August Sale of Furs Is CARACUL FUR COATS WITH MATCHING August Sale Price 5159 : We have marked these coats fncvmfiarably low to stimulate August buying; and these same coats wsll be much higher in price after September Ist. These Caracul coats are Winter fur mode. Brooks' Fur Shop—Second Floor The specially selected skins in gray or cocoa coloring are of luxurious quality, and the final touch of richness is supplied by the generous collars of matching fox. The price is unequaled. Open a Charge Account Tomorrow Final Clearance of All Our Spring and Summer Coats, Suits and Dresses Dresses Silks and Prints That Were $5.90 to $8.90 8390 " Dresses Summer Silks That Were $12.50 to $18.50 $8.90 Dresses Georgettes, Crepes, That Were $15 to $. $11-90 Coats Sport and Dress That Wera $19.75 1o $25 $8.90 Coats Flannel, Silk and Georgette That Were $15 to $25 Silk and Cloth That Were $29.75 to $45 e il Coats Silk and Cloth That Were $15 to $65 FOX COLIARS I-'mr I“um;rl That Were $15 to Suits Sport and Dreszs That Were $19.75 to $25 given first place in the Sport and Dress That Were $35 to $65 $23.50 . Beauty “ Whole s Permanent Waving Head Mezzanine By Three Expert Operators—No Delay Bobbed : Bl G F. GaluaSrecialioty i B Bobbing—forrmetlys widsi tho Hair . Palais Royal—is now with the Brooks Beauty Parlor.