Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1926, Page 14

LEADERS REVEALED IN LAWN CONTEST Thirty in Rhode Island Ave- nue Group Picked—First 10 to Be Announced Friday. The 30 final competitors in the annual Jawn and garden contest con- ducted by the Rhode Island Avenue Citizens' ~Association are anxiously awaiting the announcement of the winners of first honors, following a final viewing of the lawns by the judges, Commissioner J. §Franklin Bell and B. Y. Morrison, expert of the Department of Agriculture, yes- terday afternoon. The outcome of yes- terday's inspection will be made known at a special meeting in the Sunday school hall of the Sherwood Presbyterian Church Friday night at 8 o'clock. On that occasion awards, including special kinds of shrubbery, will be made to the first 10 in the rating, and certificates of awards will be given to the next 20. The 30 lawns inspected vesterday afternoon were chosen recently as the best out of 2,000 lawns in the Woodridge and Langdon districts by the lawns and gardens committee of the association. H. J. Clay is chair- man. All 30 are on the honored list, but the highest 10 are being kept secret until Friday night. The various merits considered in- cluded general artistic appearance of house and lawn from the street, 20 points out of a possible 100; plant- ings around the place, 15 points; con- dition and appearance of front and side lawns, 30 points; condition of house and improvements, 10 points: condition and care of back yurd, 20 points, and condition of parking— the spzce between the sidewalk and streets which 18 to be found in the sections—3 points. The 30 final competitors were as follows: W. P. McDowell, street; A. S. Henderson, 2300 Woodridge Wood: Wood- ridge street: A. V. Becke, ridge street; John H. Twenty-sixth S Mrs. C. M. Kaul- ¥ Fox, 3011 Tvtent) Tendrix, 2631 Sou!h DLl ota u\enue John L. Mitchell, 2707 South Dakota avenue; W. B. Lydenbem. 2908 South Dakota avenue; E. W. Foers South Dakota avenue; L. C 3002 South Dakota avenu Rodrock, 3004 South Mrs. H. I. Mead Mrs. G. F. kota avenue; 50 Myrtle ave- nue: H. H. Engelbrecht, 3212 Central avenue; J. T. Breast, 2614 Rhode Is- land avenue: L. Clarke, 2440, Mon- roe slreet L Monroe arson, wrence Otis, Ldv\rend.e A. P. Woodson, 1601 Monroe street: 11. G. Bergling, 15635 Kearney s A. J. Peterson, 3217 street; J. P. Schu ney street; D. S: street; H. A. street; R. W. street; Ambrose Higdon, 1937 (xlmrd street, and R. C. Goodhart, 2913 Twentieth street. . BARRETT IS PROMOTED. Salvation Army Divisional Com- mander Given Higher Post. Brig. William 11 Barrett, divisional commander of the tion Army here, has been promoted to principal of the Salvation Army Training Col- lege in New York City. He will take bis new post in several weeks. Announcement of the promotion was made last night following receipt of a_cablegram from Gen. Bramwell Booth, international head of the army, in London. A farewell meeting in Brig. Bar- rett’s honor will be held next Sunday night in the Salvation Army Temple, 607 street. will be guest of honor at a luncheon in the Evangeline residence. Brig. Barrett, who for 27 years has been assoclated with the army, came to Washington just a year ago from Charlotte, N. C. He was only re- cently promoted from the rank of major to brigadier. No successor to the brigadier has been named. 19th Transatlantic Cable. NEW YORK, September 1 (#).— The nineteenth transatlantic cable has just been completed. It runs from Penzance, England, to New York, and is expected to have a sending c ity of 2,500 letters a minute, elsht times as fast a% present cables. . —— More women are cng efirough going to the wrong dressmaker than for any infraction of the Ten Commandments. with Flit. minutes of DESTROYS Flies Mosquitoes Moths Ants Bed Bugs Roaches L. | Special Dispatch to The Star. Monday, Brig. Barrett | The first mosquito discovers the Bopp Family ON’T let mosquitoes spoil your summer. Spray them Flit spray clears your home in a few disease-bearing mosquitoes. It is clean, safe and easy to use. Kills Al Household Insects Flit spray also destroys bed bugs, roaches and ants. It searches out the cracks and crevices where they hide and breed, and destroys insects and STANDARD OIL CO. (NEW JERSEY) TH'E EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., I THEY WILL PICK THE BEST LAWNS B. Y. Morrison, Departnient of Agriculture; Col. Franklin Bell, Dis. trict Commi ner, who judged the lawns yesterday, and H. J. Clay, chair- man of the lawns and gardens committee of the Rhode Island Avenun Citizens’ Association. R. E. Mitchell, who owns a farm on SEEKS A|RPLANE OWNER' the Red lllouse road, six miles east of Rustburg, is looking for an avin.tn‘r Virginian Says Machine Was| turm two months age o0 00 ° The aviator landed thers and Mr. Mitchell brought him to Lynchburg to arrange for repairs to his engine, He did not get the man's name and ptember 1.— has not heard from him. Fur Coat Values that will win many new customers for this Reliable Shop— ////i/ 259% t03314%, : off next Winter’s prices G on all our stylish Fur Coats during September Coney Fur Coats ....conun $ (Dred rabbit) beanti- fully allored and avirac: uvely silk lined. Northern Seal 28] 29 Coats — self trimmed and beautifully lined with P Liberal Credit to All Small weekly or monthly payments that suit your own convenience. Our Friendly Credit CLOTHES THE ENTIRE FAMILY Coats—Dresses—Millinery—Underthings Abandoned on His Farm. LYNCHBURG, V: cor. " & L. nw. Established 26 Years their eggs. Spray Flit on your gar- ments. Flit kills moths and their larvae which eatholes. Extensive testsshowed that Flit spray did not stain the most delicate fabries. A Scientific Insecticide FTit is the result of exhaustive research by expert entomologists and chemista. It is harmless to mankind. Flit has replaced the old methods because it killsall the insects—and does it quickly. Get a Flit can and sprayer today. For sale everywhere. flies and *The pellow can with the black dband™ PALAIS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1926. M\A\N NEWS fmPALAIS ROYAL 0/4 Proper Education Starts With Proper Clothes from Palais Royal Sale! Men’s and Young Men’s All Wool 2-Trouser Suits All-Wool Suits that were made “to sell for $35, $40 and as high as $45! price. A value that is as sure to impress you just as the style will impress your roomiate when you get to school or your business associates if your school days are over. You can't escape notice in a newly styled 1926 double- breasted suit such as we are showing at.this unusually low : !9'85 i We are showing a remarkable variety in all-wool Fall suits at the price, includ- ing Blue Worsted, Blue Herringbone, Cashmere, Flannel or Platinum Stripe Serge. Small deposit will hold your suit for later delivery. Sizes 34 to 46. Palais Royal—Men’s Shop—Main Floor 2,400 Pairs Men’s $1 Novelty Silk and Lisle “Interwoven” Socks Attractive plaids and stripes in the patterns and colorings that In 24 well dressed men will wear during the coming seasons. different numbers. Decidedly reduced, as these styles have been discontinued. Sizes 915 to 1115. Palais Royal—Men’s Shop—Main Floor To fit men of every build. 55¢ 6 pairs, $3.15 Boys"$12.95 to #15 All-Wool 4-Piece Vest Suits, $10.95 Every suit well tailored of new Fall fabrics Good-loking suits to wear back to school in all the desirable shades. Single or double breasted coat, vest and 2 pairs of golf knickers. PALAIS ROYAL MENS STORE MAIN Sizes 7 to 18. ROYAL BOYS'STORE MAIN FLOOR FLOOR i Tomorrow on THRIFT AVENUE The “Buy-Way” of Washington (Copyright, 1926, P. R,, Inc.) * —Begins at Our Main G Street Entrance and Takes You *Saving-all-the-way!” ORMALLY opened yesterday—and what an occasion it was! Throngs of the thrifty traveled the length of the Avenue—enthus- iastically buying and counting tremendous savings. Things that you expect to happen only very rarely occur on Thrift Avenue every day! Read this list of tomorrow's bargains. * “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL" Charleston Dresses, $1.19 A style that instantly won favor and has been sclling for $1.49!1 Suitable for many informal occasions now, and for Fall. Small, medium or large sizes. Good color assortment. “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL® Boxed Stationery, 39¢ White and Wyckoff, or Reblin stafion’ery sold for 50c to 75c. Boxes of 36 flat sheet d 24 envelopes, or 24 folded sheets and 24 envelopes. White or tints of gray, blue, buff or tangerine. Some have single initial in that is regularly the corner. “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” Cool Lingerie, 59¢ Gowns Chemises Step-ins Bloomers Slips Of tightly woven nainsook, voile or batiste, simply tailored or lace trimmed. White or colors. Sizes for misses and women. “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” Handbags, $2.59 Large, Medium and Small Leather Bags, in colors that go well with Fall wardrobes. Some have metal frames; others are self covered. Many are fitted with purse and mirror; others with inside compartments. “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” Men’s White English Broadcloth Shirts, 99¢ Every Shirt new, fresh, clean, and made of genuine imported English broadcloth. Neckband and collar-attached styles. Well tailored with top center pleat_and 6-button front. Satisfaction guaranteed. Sizes 14 to 17. “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” Sample Neckwear, 49¢ Collar and Cuff Sets Vestees Jabots = Odd Pieces They regularly sell for 75c to $1. Attractively styled of laces, linen, organdie or voile. . “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” Lovely Silk Underthings, $2.98 Gowns Chemises Bloomers Slips Step-ins Of all silk crepe de chine. Trimmnied in nets, ribbons, medal- lions or laces. Slips have shadow hem. Dance sets include bandeaux, step-in and garters. , “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” Philippine Gowns, Chemises, $1.59 Of fine woven nainsook. Every stitch made by hand, and they are well worth $1¢ Strap and built-up shoulder models, in chemise. Gowns of various styles vmh short sleeves. “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” Stop-Stitch Silk Hosiery, $1.09 Perfect, Full-fashioned, Pure Thread Silk Hose. In white, black, nude, gun metal, blonde, flesh, banana, skin, French nude, neutral or gray. Sheer chiffon and service weight hosiery, with the stop-stitch garter protection. “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” New Felt Hats, $2.75 smar!ly styled to sell for $395 and $5. Newest shades. Tiny shapes Paris continues to sponsor. Truly distinctive millinery with the new details of hats that sell for many times this price. Large or small head sizes. “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” Printed Crepe de Chine or Printed Georgette $1.29 Yd. 40-inch fabrics in a good variety of desirable patterns and colorings on either lIight or dark backgrounds. Silks that were made to sell for $1.69 and $1.98! “THRIFT AVENUE SPECIAL” Tots’ Jersey Panty Dresses, $1.19 Well made of durable jersey. Cunningly finished with hand- embroidery. Four styles from which to choose. In brown and blue, tan or green. Sizes 2 to 6 years. PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor