Evening Star Newspaper, October 16, 1926, Page 19

REAL NODEL DWELLNGS FEATURE EXHBIS ESTATE. BUILDING INCREASES. Shipment of Materials Shows Gain Over August. The volume of construction per- formed during September, as indi- cated by shipments of construction materials, was slightly greater than Better Homes Exposition to|that recorded for August, reaching Show Pictures of Houses in Star Program. Among exhibits that will be dis- played at the Better Homes Exposi- tion, which opens Monday evening at the Washington Auditorium, will be a booth showing pictures of The Star's model homes, which were ected this Summer. Nine projects, ranging from row houses and suburban houses to semi- detached and detached houses, were built as a part of this undertaking sponsored by The Star. The projects were: A colonial stucco home at Thir- teenth street and Alaska avenue, buflt by L. E. Breuninger & Sons and de- signed by Victor Mindeleff. A brick Georgian detached house at Wesley Heights, built by W. C. & A. N. Miller and designed by Delos H. Smith. A stone detached colonial house at Thirty-fifth street and Massachusetts avenue, built by Hedges & Middleton and designed by Robert Beresford. A detached frame Virginia-type louse at Lee Heights, Va., built by Ruby Lee Minar and designed by Ward Brown. A Maryland suburban house at Wynnewood Park, Md., buflt by the Stambaugh Construction Co. and de- signed by Percy Adams. A group of row houses at Fifth and Decatur streets, built by the Cafritz Construction Co. and designed by Louis Justement. A group of row houses at West Virginia avenue near Queen street northeast, built by C. H. Small and designed by J. Wilmer Smith. A community group of Italian de- «ign at Fifth and Longfellow streets, built by Walter Dunigan and de- signed by Gilbert Rodier. A semi-detached group at Thir- teenth and Upshur streets northeast, bullt by Walter Vaughn and de- signed by W. H. I. Fleming. REAL ESTATE BOARD ADDS MORE MEMBERS 16 Join Active, 54 Associate and index number 221, The total volume of construction performed during the Hrst nine months of 1926 exceeds by 3 per cent the total volume recorded for the corresponding period in 1925. “USELESS” CUSHION IS SEEN RETURNING ‘Women Favor Colorful Creations as Works of Art Variously Deco- rated, But Poor Comfort. The ornate, perfectly unless cushion seems to be coming back into style. But the women who advocate these new colorful, elaborate cushions assure you that while the fancy cushions of a generation ago were monstrosities, these new cushions are works of art. One that might be mentioned 1s a | large cushion of black velvet decorated | with large apparently Chinese letters | worked in green and gold. One always wonders what these Chinese letters really signify, and if some of the | stories one hears are true it would | be better not to entertain any guests from China until you were quite sure | too ridiculous written on your new | cushion. Satin cases stuffed in fan shapes elaborated with colored feathers are among the new perfectly useless or satin cushions that are decorated | with bouquets or baskets of flowers | worked In rafia. Uneasy lles the head that tries to rest on’ one of these new show cushions. CURTAIN MATERIAL SHOULD BE TESTED Heavier Goods Held Best as Design Will Withstand . that there was nothing offensive or | i cushions. Then there are black velvet | fi THE EVENING HOME EXPOSITION 10 BE BIG MAGNET Show Will Be One of Largest Affairs of Its Kind in Washington. The Better Homes and Building Exposition, which will be opened un- der the auspices of the Washington Real Estate Board on Monday and continued until Saturday, will be one of the largest affairs of its kind ever held in the National Capital. Approximately 42,000 square feet of exhibit space has been taken by the exhibitors who are bastily com- pleting their various wares prior to STAR, WASHINGTON, the opening on Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Every effort has been made to keep the show on a high plane and exhibitors who are accus- tomed to placing their various com- modities in shows qf this description are unanimous in statirig that this exhibit will be one of the best that they have participated in. All the booths have been decorated in a uni- form fashion with elaborate electrical decgrations. Both the upstairs and downstairs of the building will be used. All the seats from the main auditorium have been taken out-and scores of booths of various exhibits have been placed on the floor in their stead. One of the chief features of the exposition will be the absence, of any attempt at “peddling.” No contests or affailrs of this nature have been permitted and the show will be ex- clusively for the better homes and building idea. Little Dorrit’s Vestry, near London, where Dickens’ child character slept is to be redecorated and hung with Dickens’ pictures. D. -C, MODEL WILL SHOW CROSS-RIVER AREA Exhibit at Better Homes Ex- position of Lee Heights Development. Ome of the interesting exhibits at the Better Homes and Building Expo- sition, which will open Monday at the j Washington * Auditorium, Is that of Ruby Lee Minar, Inc., owners and developers of Lee Helghts, Va. A feature of the exhibit will be a model especially constructed for the occa- sion, showing a section of Arlington County northward and westward from the Francis Scott Key Bridge and including that region which is ELECTRICAL COMPLETENESS vices displayed —The newest models point” Electric Ranges; we co-operate with it. most sincere wishes for the success of its— BETTER HOMES EXPOSITION Washington Auditorium-—Week of October 17 ELECTRICAL appliances have done more than any other factor to make houses “better homes.” Be sure to spend some time in a detailed inspection of the many de- MAKES “BETTER HOMES” HEARTILY we indorse the Better Homes Movement, and gladly do The Washington Real Estate Board has our in this Company’s Booth. SEE ON DISPLAY THERE—OR HERE in “Hot- 10 Affillated List, Report Light. Shows. - It you buy chintz or cretonne or any other figured material for window curtains, always hold it up against the light before making your selec- Under the direction of the member- ship committee of the active and asso- clate divisions of the Washington Real Estate Board the membership of the board during the past year has increased by 16 active members and 54 associate members and 10 affiliated members, bringing the total member- ship of the board tq 331, composed of 144 active, 131 assodlate and 56 affili- ated members. The affiliated mem- bers are composed of bullders, law- look when it is at your windows. For although most of it will be ove the wooden frames and the plaster walls, still some of it will hang over ! the glass, and the light will shine behind it. If the material is thin, pattern. this light spofls the effect of the ! | . SunnYsuds Electric Washer and Ironer Every home is a “better home” when solu- tion of the weekly washing problem is left to Sunnysuds. Inspect its simple and safe action and see for yourself how gently yet thoroughly it cleanses clothes, If you can’t come to this Exposition phone Main Ten Thousand and we will gladly demon- —An Electric Ironer which will do much to better any home; —Decorative and useful electrical Urn Sets in classic designs; —Electric Cooking Utensils—in- cluding a detailed display of ap- vears, property owners and persons directly interested in Washington real estate. Three deaths have occurred in the hoard during the past year, one being John F. Donohoe, father of the retir- ing prestdent; Willlam Corcoran Hill and Jerome Hubbard. Building Permits in 20 Cities. The volume of bullding permits Is- sued in 20 principal cities during Au- ust was equal to that recorded for uly, the index number remaining un- changed at 197. The total volume of building permits issued during the first eight months of 1926 was 31 per cent less than the volume recorded 1or the cbrresponding period in 1925. | LYON in Granada Terrace. PR pRRREYNCR DR RS PR can be studied. SAGER WAS RIGHT! The Beautiful PETWORTH Section of the for the Introduction of TWO-FAMILY HOMES at Moderate Price Exhibit Home 5623 8th Between Longfellow and Madison MIGHT AS WELL COME TO THE PRICE AT ONCE On terms that do not dis- courage Home-owning desire. 7,450 IERYEREREEE IR R EERE VILLAGE Lyon & Fitch, Inc., owners, operators and exclu- sive agents of LYON VILLAGE, the beautiful real estate development in Arlington County, have two unique houses of Spanish design open for inspection These houses have been con- structed with every detail in harmony with good build- ing practice and architectural taste. Your visit to the Exposition will be complete after you have inspected these properties. booth at the Auditorium will provide transportation to LYON VILLAGE where the whole development | | | E Some of the new chintzes are made double-faced—that is, the pattern goes through the fabric so that there is no right and wrong to it. And| these fabrics are thick enough so that | the light does not shine through. If you wish to choose one of the thin fabrics, then by all means line the curtains. A good quality of sateen is_the best thing. This makes the fabric opaque. Choose a gray or cream or yellow tone, preferably, for the lining—something ~ that harmo- nizes with the chintz. PO A motor dining room equipped with mahogany tables and chairs where travelers nfay listen to radio concerts has been placed in service in this conntry. Inquiry at the I e e 6 City Was Ripe St. NW pliances for Table Cookery. e o strate it in your home! These eight homes—for the first time offered—are of an individuality of design that adds immeasurably to attractiveness of the residential neighborhood in the t which they stand. _Specially dation of two families. built-in ¢ kitchen—with cabinets. Pittsburg automatic storage Open and Lighted Dasly and Sunday Until 9 PM. CHAS. D. SAGER Realtor 924 14th Headquarters for New Homes Planned and built for durability. Six rooms, complete tiled bath, front and rear porches, ice box, built-in garage, full cellar, complete Quality gas range, large pantry, arranged for the accommo- heater. St. NW. Main36 The Potomac Electric Appliance Company This Company Stands Behind Every Appliance It Sells Main Ten Thousand 14th & C Streets N.W. urpassing All! —and Surprising Every One— 7th and Gallatin Sts. N.W. Nobody but Cafritz has—OR CAN—build Homes at such a price— and to sell on such terms—Iless than rent. Only $500 Cash 3 porches as big as rooms—front porch, breakfast porch, sleeping porch. Tiled bath, equipped with splen- . did fixtures. Artistic tures of new pattern. 14th & K 6950 Wonderfully big rooms—and specially well arranged. Hardwood floors of extra thick- ness and double laid, with insula- tion. lighting fix- Efficient and economical hot- water heating plant. Only $65 a Mo. Deep lots—completely sodded. Don’t buy a Home until you have seen these. Open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. every day and evening, including Sunday Take either car line—16th St. bus—or phone us for auto. CAFRITZ Owners and Builders of Communities Over 1,000 Homes built urfl s0ld =800 more under construction i § SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1926. [ known as the Country Club section, | the in which Lee Heights is situated. The model will show in a gene way the contours of the land from the relatively low level of Rosslyn upward to the 400-foot elevation of the Lee Heights community. The entire territory embraced in REAL ESTATE, , Lee Heights development, | amounting to about 400 acres and 1 | stretching from the Washington Golf and Country Club to the Potomac River, will be indicated on the relief map, together with the new roads already constructed and those planned. Such well known places as the coun- CK CREEK PAR - ESTATES - 9= v ease Driven from Home by the sharp tongue of his wife. Seeking rest and quiet in the wooded the Catskills. verresaasly The dream—or was it fastnesses of try club and the Admiral Rixey man sion will be represented on the map by miniature models. TR ‘Women first appeared on the stage in the latter half of the seventeentli century. natures Beauty, though new with each Spring and every rustling breeze, lasts forever. ten Rip, it was familiar . Creek Park Estates, too—over one hundred Homesite acres “truly a part of the Park”—Nature’s Beauty will Even to poor forgot- . . In Rock remain forever protected. However fast Washington may change, years hence Rock Creek Park Estates still will be lovely . . . And how perfect it will be, for you, to enjoy its Home- site exquisiteness during these coming years! a dream?—of dwarves and ninepins . . . Then twenty years sleep . . . The awakening of an old man, who saw no change until, faltering and ragged, he wandered back to his vil- lage. And there the world he had known, had vanished. You Enter the Estates at 16th St. and Kalmia Road Office on Property—Adams 538 Ask for Beautiful Descriptive Brochure Telephone Main 5974 for an Inspection Appointment EDSON W. BRIGGS CO. 0! Owners E-THOUSAND-ONE FIFTEENTH STREET AT K Home Ownership Made Practical For the Family of Good Taste—and Moderate Means “15 Minutes from F Street” and Pa. Ave., or by your own motor a mile and a half south of the Highway Bridge). arren Ave), AuroraHills, Va. You can invest one hour and collect the largest dividend you ever heard of! It takes even less than 15 minutes to get to Aurora Hills (by electric car or motor bus from 12th St. That's less than half an hour for the round trip. Spend the rest of the hour in selecting one of the modern detached homes of- fered in a great variety and— 3 Priced from $7,850 to $9,950 ON THE MOST REASONABLE TERMS You will earn a dividend in real money, because our prices are 207 less than average. end in contentment, because here are all the advantages of the suburbs—minus all you will earn a div But best of the remoteness. Here are big, wooded lots and houses designed to take full advantage of their setting. Here is everything in the way of modern living comfort that you have been accustomed to—water, sewer, electricity, schools, stores and excellent transportation. Contentment? Why, it is written on the face of every child in Aurora Hills. They deserve to be raised in a suburban home—and how they thrive! Come Out Tomorrow And don't fail to visit our booth at the Better Homes Exposition sponsored by the Washington Real Estate Board between next Monday and Saturday at the auditorium. We are showing Aurora Hills in mov- ing pictures, as well as in still views taken from the ground and from an aeroplane. Phone Main 7343 for further information about the show. S S AURORA HILLS.VIRGINIA 1015 15th St. N.W. Realtors & Builders Main 7343