Evening Star Newspaper, September 26, 1926, Page 17

CHICAGD T0 GREET YOUTHFUL ORATORS Spokesmen for Five Nations Will Be Guests at Luncheon There Friday. The spokesmen for England, France, Canada, Mexico and the United States in the International Oratorical Con- test will be the guests of honor at a luncheon to be given at the Palmer ; House in Chicago next Friday. The International Oratorical Con- test, in which more than 2,000,000 se ondary school pupils of the f natlons have participated, has two major objectives. First, fo increase interest in and respact for the hasic principles of government of each of the participating nations: second, to bring about a better understanding hetween nations by means of a frank nd friendly statement of national wpoints. The project is sponsored leading newspapers In the United States and in the four other partici- pating nations. The five national speakers are: Wil- Silk Hosiery 5128 Slight Irregulars of $1.95 Grade The famouse slenderizing, Poin- tex heel stocking in service weight and square heel in sheer chiffon. Full-fashioned of finest thread silk and finished with mercerized lisle garter tops. A complete assort- ng s Palace Offers New Merchandise at Lowered Prices for Monday and Tuesday' b - expect to find at something just a little better than the usual $10 garment. It's because these dresses are just:a little finer and smarter than those you usually $10 that we feel 5 confident that you will like them. Scores of beautiful models from which to choose and all featuring some particularly new note in line, color or trimming tendency. Ekonomy Kolumn $3 Floortex Rugs, $2.39. Meas- ure 415x9 feet. New and attrac- tive patterns. Perfect quality. 39¢ Cretonne, 29¢ yd. 36 inches wide. A new assortment of Fall patterns. in striking colors and combinations. 40c Table Oilcloth, 25¢ yd. Slight seconds. White tile and * marble, $1.25 Plaid Blankets, $1. 66x80. inch Sheet - Blankets, in blue, gray and tan plaids. Soft, fleecy quality. With Coupon Quly Window Shades, 49¢c Seconds of $1 Ofled Opaque Shades, in ecru and white. Third Floor Boys' 9 Blouses, 5ic. ite- striped madras, striped percales, blue chambray and khaki color. High neck and long sleeves. Sizes 7 to 15 $3.98 Wool Lumberjacks, $2.89. sizes, 8 to 1. Large and small plaids, convertibla collar, two pockets and butten cuff. Roys' §2 Longies, $1.39. Wool ens, in neat brown, blue or gray pattern Boys' Fall Caps, f8c. All.wool ment ot the newer colors for Fall—featuring the tan shades, Golf and Prince of Wales stylea. liam Meades Newton, for England: Henri Rubldon, for Franc Jose Munez-Cota, for Mexico: Herbert Moran, for Canada, and Herbert Wenig, for the United States. These youthful orators, who have won th. right to represent their respecti nations, competed in Mexico Cit Wednesday. Toured Eight Countries. They have toured eight European countries, Canada and Mexico, but have not heratofore come together in the United States at a public gather- Ing. From Chicago, the national spokesmen will come to Washington to compete in the final meeting for the 1926 International Oratorical Con- test in the presence of the most prom- inent officials in the National Capital. At the meeting here the winner will be given a handsome silver loving cup, which carries with it the inter- natfonal speaking championship for 1926, The speakers are limited to T0 minutes, each one dealing with hix own governmental Institutions, thelr subjects being as follows: Willlam Meades Newton, “The British Fm- pire’; Henrl Rubidon, “The French Government”; Jose Munoz-Cota, “Boltvar and the Latin American Rq publics”; Herhert Moran, “Canada’s Part in the New World.” and Herbert Wenig, “The Constitution of the United States.” Each speaker will apeak in his na- tive tongue, #o that the audience will have the privilege of hearing three | brief speeches in English. one in | Spanish and one in French, by 18- vear-old boys who have proven them- Eelves to by ae-eminent as public £peakers among those of their own age in competition in which the ablest and most ambitious boys and girls in five nations have taken part. Comparison of Languages. One of the most interesting features of the meetings in which these speak- ers have participated has been the opportunity furnished for comparing the tonal value of the three languages used. For the benefit of those who do not understand French and | Spanish, programs containing English translations of the French and Mexican speeches will be made avafl- ahle, 80 that they can follow the sense as well as the sound of the speeches, The International Oratorical Con. test is an outgrowth of the National | Oratorical Contest. which has heen carripd on by leading newspapers in the United States for the last three years and which i= new ranked as one of the foremost educational and patriotic movements in this country. | It was organized and is directed by | Randolph Leigh of California. who has headquarters in Washington. The American newspapers par. tlelpating are represented by a publishers’ committee, consisting of the following: Frank B. Noves, The Washington Star;Adolph Ochs, New York Times; William L. McLean, jr.. Philadelphia_Bulletin; Walter A. Strong, Chicago Daily News: Frederick 1. Thompson, Birmingham Age-Herald: Ralph E. Stout, Kansas City Star, and Harry Chandler. Los Angeles Times. President Coolidge. who has presided | at two of the annual final meetings of the contest in Washington. said that the contest is “The greatest competi-, tion of its kind ever held in the world." Taft Among Contest Judge The hest speakers from each of the seven zones into which the United States Is divided in the national phase of the contest come to Washington in June each vear to compete for the national champlonship. For the last | three vears the judges have been Chlef Justice Taft, with four of his T'nited_States Supreme Court associ ates. The 1926 finalists received as a reward a Furopean trip through eight countries, with: all expenses paid. In addition the winner of the national championship received a loving cup and a trip to Mexico and Canada and various parts of the United States. The seven national finalists for 1926 are Herhert Wenig, Angel Calif.; ) Pogey. Washington: Helen ‘lund, New York Citv: Guita Bearman, Minne- apolls, Minn. Ann Hardin, Louis-| ville, Ky.: Joseph A. Mullarky. Au- gusta, Ga.. and Thomas P. -Cleary, Philadelphia. Pa. These _finalist who have just made the European trip together, will be present at the luncheon in Chicago on October 1. The international finalists, who are to be heard at the luncheon on Octo- bar 1. have distinguished themselves ! in other lines than those of orator: The English spokesman, Willlam Meades Newton. has been awarded a acholarship at Balliol College. Oxford ! University, for distinguished accom- | plishments in history. He holds a i number of gold medals for prizes in | history, French. Latin and English, and i one of the ‘ol! athletes among English sacondarylschool pupils. He 18 vears old. born of English par-| ents. lives in Liverpool and is 5 feet ! 11 inches in height | Rubidon Has Fine Record. ! Henr! Rubidon lives in Parie, is 15 | years old. has distinguished himself in his secondary school work. and will enter the Sorbonne. perhaps the most | famous university in the world, this Fall | Jose MunozCota. 19 vears old, is | from the National Preparatory School of Mexico City, is the president of the ! Students’ Federation of Mexico. and speaks English apd French in addi- tien to Spanish. He has distinguished himeelf hy various articles which he has contributed to Mexican ne papers on philosephical and histori- cal subjects i Herbert Moran, 18 vears old, of To- ronto High Schonl, Toronto, Canada, is a sturdy athlete and an excellent acholar. He will enter McGill Uni- versity this Fall. ! Herbert Wenig. 18 vears old, is the president of the student hody of the Hollywood High School, Los Angeles, | Calif., and is @ gnod track man in ad. | dition to making high grades in all| his classes #anford University late in October. When Smoke Appears Steam. In temperatures of 40 degrees he He will enter Leland ||| low zero or more a wood fire in the open appears to give off steam rather | | than smoke. This method of telling how cold it i is used by workmen in he Far North countries when their mereury and spirit thermomgters have become unreliable on account of ure. new grays, gun metal and black. 2,000 Pairs—A New Shipment! Silk and Rayon Hosiery Slight Hurts of $1 Grade . This splendid stocking sells so fast it keeps us stepping to keep to the welt, nicely textured and stocks replenished. imperfections are really very slight, Silk and rayon A complete assortment of all the new shades, including tans, grays, black. Street Floor—King's Palace Krinkled Bedspreads, $1.98 £1x105 Spreads with bolster in one. Blue or rose stripes. _Separate bolster. size. Scalloped edge. Fast colors—gold and helio. 36 Rayon Bedsets $3.98 Double-bed Street Floor Here the woman who requires a special size can be readily accommodated. pecialized styles and splendid fabrics are a feature. Crepes, Satins, Wool Jersey, Ncvelties And Gorgeous Colors And Regular and Extra Sizes 16 to 44 and 46 to 50 The Stunning Dresses at —include many new garments that have just arrived from New York and exploit the last word in chic. Sizes 15 to 44 and 46 to 50 Extra Size Dresses at 10 Ranging Gradually to $39.75 Sizes run frem 46 to 52 and 4075 to 52! Black and colors. Second Floor—Kings Palace 800 New All secially purchased within the last few days for this wonderful sale. 5 5 VELVET values. Usual $4, $5 T Just When You Want It! Sale! Fall Hats and- $6 Values and SATINS When you see these hats you will realize that they are unusual Really the choicest styles of the Autumn are featured in models that would ordinarily sell for $4. $5 and $6. Autumn fashions. Extra Large Head Sizes Included These hats will be recognized as the Felt "and velvet . th? chosen fabrics leaders in are daringly employed in the delightful high crown, nar- row brim, tam, beret, draped and crushed ‘effects that characterize the new mode. Chanel red, Jungle, surf, suntan, beige, wood- lond, sand, wood, raisin, Valencia and black. Street Floor 1,000 New Undergarments That Sell Regularly for 59c Gowns Step-ins Bloomers Chemise Costume Slips Regular and extra sizes, too. Can you imagine buying beautiful garments of fine voile, lingerie and dainty muslin in white and every pastel tints? Nicely tailored and lace trimmed models. $1.69 Quality Firmly Woven, Round Thread Cotton Sheets. ol 36-inch width. A lovely, soft- 45x36-inch perfect quality Street Floor—King's Palace 81x99——81x90 ity that*ivill wear well. Hurts are very trifling. finish quality suitable for linge- cases that sell regularly for 33c. ‘Seamless Bleached Sheets 72x90——63x90 Pillowcases, $2 English Longcloth rie and infants’ wear. Splendid qual- Seconds of $1.39 and 72x99——03x99 9 8C VF all Dréss Trimming Offers Latitude for Choice Purchase of Trimming Bands 19¢ Yd. If_ bought in the usual way they would sell for 25¢ to 38 a vard. New patterns and color combinations, in 12 to 113 inch widths. Decorative Laces 5¢ Yd. 12 Yds. for 50c For trimmine curtains. neadle- work, ete. Cluny, torchon, filet meeh and others, in white, ecru, cream and colors. New Buttons 12Y,c Card of 12 Fifty_different kinds of Trim. ming_ Buttons that usually sell for 15c to 39c the dozen. Every desirable color and style, Coney Fur Banding $1.39Yd. Black. bhrown, gray, cncoa beige, white, sealine and moline, 1 inch reversible—looks like a two-inch fur. Good quality, too. Metal Laces, 69c Yd. Formerly $1 to $1.50. Choice of gold, liver, steel and antique colors. Smart for trimmings on evening frocks. Dress Flowers, 50c Of course, no frock i complete witheut {t= attendant flower. This group ordinarily sells for 75¢ to 85¢ each. but was speeially pur- chased at a concession In prica All kinds and sizes in.every hue. Street Floor New Fall Silks Are Rich In Weave and -Radiant In Coloring $1.50 Sport Satin $1.50 Georgette Crepe .00 yd. The Sport Satin in heavy-weight suitable for sport frocks and costume slips is featured in stunning colors rose, turquoise, nile, jungle, coral, jade. navy. black, chin chin, claret, peach, mountain haze and tiffin. 39 inches wide. The Georgette Crepe, in all-silk firmly textured quality, 39 inches wide. A complete assortment of colors includes light and dark shades, also black and white. $2.50 Flat Crepe | '$ $2.50 Black Satin Charmeuse yd The Flat Crepe—A new. heavy-weight, all-silk weave in white, tan, gray, ,ungle claret, navy, rose and peach. Splendid quality. The Charmeuse is 40 inches wide, in rich, lustrous satin-face quality. ally desirable for Fall and Winter frocks and in combination with other. fabrics. Chin_Chin, Bokhara, Louis Philli Street Floor Satin Canton Crepe Silk and Cotton Canton $1.79 Black Messaline The Satin Canton contains a small percentage of cotton. Lustrous finish in vari- ous charming colors—Chin Chin, Canton blue, copen, gray, rose, claret, navy and black. The Silk and Cotton Canton is 39 inches wide. Beautiful line of colors including jungle, claret and others. The Messaline is 35 inches wide. O8 ' $2 Duchess Satin yd. Exceptionally heavy qual- A sp lendid grade. Black only. ~and $2 Satin Charmeuse The Satin Duchess, in black only. All silk. 40 inches wide. The Charmeuse, in claret, jungle, canton, tiffin, aladdin, marine, midnight, gypsy and black. 39 inches wide. 39 inches wide. This fabric is exception- Fall Neckwear Imported— Worth $1 67c Charming Venise laces, appliques, nets, cutouts beautiful laces. -Organdy and linen are included. Vestees, Collars Collar and Cuff Sets scrn and butter shades as well ae col and every one fresh and new. Street Floer ' Bet Tdite ind dainty colors. = Really ‘vers stun- ning 810-818 Seventh | J{INGs PALA(] The Benefita of a Charge Account No need to carry a large sum of money or wait for change if you _bave an account. Satisfaction Since 1859 A great help between pay days. Lengthens your shopping time and lessens your fatigue. And it is so convenient to have a charge account here—let us arrange one for you. Credit Office—Balcony Street i . It makes quite a difference when \ you can buy such splendid and at- tractive underwear at a saving ‘ such as is offered here. Light and dark patterns. Sizes 61 to Tk Boys' $1.95 Suits, $6.85. Four- piece, double-breasted and Fng- lish coat style suits. One pair long and ene pair short pants or twn pairs knickers and vest. Sizes 8 to 17 Boys' $1.50 Knickers, 9ic. Splendid for school and play. Nicely patterned cloths and brown corduroy. Sizes 8 to 17. $1.50 Wash Suits, $1.15. ton-on style. Good gras bray trimmed with white braid. Various neat colors. Sizes 3 to 8. Boys' Pajamas, Regular- Iy eold for $1.39 and $1.50. One and two piece stvles. Muslin and flannelette. Trimmed with rayon frogs. Sizes 4 to 1S, Street Floor With Coupon Only Castile Soap 1-Lb Bar, 17¢ Street Floor King's Palace Wax Paper, 6 rolls for 10c. About 100 sheets. Children's Umbrellas, $1.49. Styles for boys and girls. Reg- ularly $1.95. Fruit of the Loom, in all colors. Perfect quality. 59¢ Sport- Hoslery, 39¢; 3 prs. for $1.00. Women's Mercerized Hose, in light and dark colors. Perfect quality. Infants’ Shirts, 25c. Ravon- stripe Shirts, in straight-front style. Sizes to 3 years. Children's Onyx _ Hose, 39c. Usual 50c quality. 73 Derby Rib- bed Sport Hose, in a wide variety of colors. Fancy tops. Perfect. 50c Bnrson Hosiery, 35¢; 3 prs. for $1.00. Slight firregulars. Women's Black Stockings with white feet. Regular and extra sizes. F Street Floor ) to $3.50 Laces, $1.69 Yd. 36-inch Dress Flouncings and Allovers, in black, brown, cocoa, tan. Scalloped edge. Large and medinm designs. Baby Flouncings, 5% Vd. 27 inches wide. Fine Swiss Em- broidery Flouncing, set on a ruffle. Baby Yokes, 25¢. Embroidered Yokes to match flouncing. Street Floor Fabric Gloves, i9¢. New styles for Fall in Chamoisuede Gloves, with fapey embroidered and braided cuffs, in turn-back or down effects. Al colors, and sizes from 51; to 815 Street Floor With Coupon Only 50c Pencil Boxes, 34c Includes ruler, seven pencils. eraser, pen and pen points. All colors. Street Floor Tots' Panty Dresses, Regularly selling for Smart, new styles, daintily made of prints and ginghams. All de- sirable: fast colors v trimmed with contrasting colors. Sizes 2 to 6. Second Floor. Stamped Needlework 19 Smocks, 39c—Made nup of blue, gold and lavender cham. bray. Figured collars and cuffs. Small motif to he embroidered. $1.25 Linen Luncheon Sets, $1 —Applique pockets for napkins. Teapot pattern. 36inch square and four napkins. Shadow-Lawn Aprons, 3e— Dainty tea aprons in mais. pink and honey dew. Neat patterns. $2.50 Linen Breakfast Cloths, $1.89- Basket and floral designs stamped on 34x54-inch cloth, Linen Bedroom Sets, $1- size scarfs and three.piece vanity set. Dainty pattern. Luncheon Set, 39c—Neat de. sign stamped on unbleached cot- ton. 36inch square and four napkins. Street Floor With Coupan Only Colgate’s Fab, 17c large 1i-ounce package. Street Floor 23c Pillowcases, 19¢ 42x36-inch size. Slightly imper- fect. $2.50 Bedspreads, $1.98—White erochet, doublebed size. Heavy weight, ready for use. Comfort Challis, 1ic Yard—3s inches wide. Light and dark, floral, figured and Perstan de- or comfort coverings and- 35c Imperial Chambray, %9¢ Yard—Checks and plain colors. A splendid quality $2 Birdeye Cloths, $1.39 Doz.— 24x24-inch diaper cloths. Perfect quality. Hemmed, ready for use. Street Floor Notions—Very Special Sew-on Hose Supporters, 15c Palr. ¥ Sanitary Aprons, 19¢. Flesh and white. Sanitary Step-ins, 35c. All gum rubber or with net tops. 39¢ Whisk Brooms, 25c. Good quality. 12¢ Bucilla Crochet Cotton, 3¢ Ball-Some numbers in white. 30 and 50 in colors. 29¢ Dress Shields, 2lc Pair— Splendid quality in. flesh and white. 10c Baby Rubber Bibs, Se. Knitting Yarns, 5c¢ Skein— Best quality 3%-o0z. skeins. Black, white and good range of colors. Electric Bulbs, 25c.. The w inside frosted style in 25 and 40 watts. Street Floor