Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1926, Page 30

e Eg -5y~ MEMORIES AND VISIONS BLENDED AS OLDEST INHABITANTS DINE (Coutinued from Page Twenty-nine.) term of service the District would be extended. Col. Bell took as the theme for his address the statement of President Coolidge in his nual message to Congress yvestere in which the President mad plea for the de- velopment of Washington in keeping with the greatness of the Nation it Tepresents. Col. Bell in said the words_of Presi- dent Coolidge regarding ~the future development of Washington . consti- tuted “one of the finest expressions ever written” about the city. and the Comniissioner said he intended to see that it framed and preserved at the District Building. He added the wish that it also might be kept where it would = as a constant reminder to members of Congre “The time has come,” continued Col. Bell, “when we are no longer providing for the needs of a small town, but_buflding the Capital of the zreatest Nation in the world. We need to make this city cleaner, and we can- not expeet the machinery of the city Government to keep ~ Washington | clean unless we help.” Urges Beautification of ®awns. 1l In this connection <ol. Bell ~ sug- gested that property owners can o much to improve the appearance of the District by beautifying \heh;. lawns. lie said he makes an annua Yisit fo the suburbs of Woodridge, | Brookland and Michigan' Park to| judge hor entered in community lawn conte and he commended this | ement “We need to work also for the de-% veloped of more attractive vards| around our public school buildings, | and I hope vou seiation will lend its support_ to that movement, l‘lfl‘ Fngineer Commissioner concluded. Introducing Commissioer Dough- | Ir. Bryan pointed out that only ago he was the baby mem. er of the Board of Commissioners | i v he is president of the| Joard as a result of the retirement of | . Rudolph. Commissioner Dougherty d he “is In love with Washingtor { pided that he hopes some day to merit membership In the Association of Oldest Inhabitants of the Distriet of Columbia. Tolds Progress Remarkable. The progress made in Washington ince the Capital was brought here in ) remarkable,” said Mr ou go back to that ne executive -ady for the Kedera and that was a part of Building. . House was hardly fin-| Capltol copsisted only ving. In 1840 Washing- | d street, it| Dougher rime you find building wa e goattered at pply water.” Mr. Dougherty recounted. that in 1S58 M@ city government had a total| to other sections of the | James F. Duhamel, corresponding sec- retary, was directed to communicate | the good wishes of the organization to Mr. Néyes. The association had as its guests representatives of trade and civic or- ganizations, an in closing the pro- gram Vice President Bryan made brief reference to the work of these badies. He recalled that the Oldest { Inhabitants organized in 1865 and that the associationi has consistently ob- | served the Fourth of July and Wash- irgton’s birthday with appropriate ex- ercises. Other organizations®represented at the dinner and the dates they organ- ized were given by Mr. Bryan as fol lows: Board of Trade, 1889; Columbia Historical Soclety, 1894; Chamber of Commerce, 1907; Federation of Citi- zens' Associations, 1910; Merchants’ Munufacturers’ Association, 1910; Citi- zens' Associations, 1910; Merchants Representation, 1917; City Club, 1920, and Citizens’ Advisory Council, 1925. The invited guests were: E. C. Gra- ham, president Board of Trade; Ivan Weld, vice president Chamber of mmerce; J.- G. Yaden, president You cau buy LIDO HOSIERY In two minutes That she can Wear for Twice that Many months! Fine as you ‘Want them — Inexpensive as You hope they’ll Be! THE BLACK METAL— A gunmetal chiffon With a black heel and Toe—special at only $300,000, and there was ral ongress indicating that the| legislators were not at all certain the Capitul would remain permanently in Washington. | ‘It was not until 1871, under Presi- | dent Grant, that the territorial gov- ernment was established, and then | there was set up the Board of Public! Works, through which Gov. Shepherd lubored. It was from that time that! he improvement of \Washington tarted.” | Coming down 1o the present time,| Mr. Dougherty said in conclusioln: v call your attention now to the new construction program upon which we are about to enter. It 3 along the ington to | malke this the most beautiful capital in the world.” | Other Groups Represented. Before the program was brought to # close the assoclation adopted a reso- lution of regret at the inability of President Noyes to be present and' $2.25 3 pairs for $6.50 ido HOSIERY nd Exclusively at STEVENS i 1113 G Street NW. e T WASHINGTON'S TEADING FLORIST # Flowers for the Debutante birth sarie Three Stores for ¥ 1212 F St. N.W. Main 4278 3103 14th L GUD Poinsettias and Cyclamens for Christmas Greetings Lovely floral takens of good will and happiness brought to periectian greenhouses. Flowers for all occasions— in Gude's own days, weddings, anniver- BROS. CO. ‘our Convenience 1102 Conn. Ave. St. NNW. 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Davis. Others present were: W. E. Allen, Samuel Altman, W. Spencer Arm- strong, Lester A. Barr, W. L. Belt, Dr. W. M. Barton, H., C. Belt, Wil- liam Brodt, H. C. Bright, Henry F. Broadbent, Henry H. Bergmann, Harry Beasley, Herman ‘Bernau, Judge C. S. Bundy, C. P. Boss, Au- gust Bruehl, Charles Brown. Harry L. Bryan, Frederick C. Bryan, Dr. R. P. Cronin, Fred G. Coldren, Mich- ael J. Coffey, Charles H. Calvert, M. R. Crandall, Early D. Crammond, William H. Cooper, W. H. Cooper, Randall Cooper, Wendall A. Cooper, George H. Carter, Rev. J. Harvey Dunham, Henry E. Davis, Lieut. James L. Denham, Julius C. Dowell, Frank W. Dowling, Frank W. Dow- ling, jr.; J. F. Duhamel, J. B. Derrick, | George M. Emmerick, Fred A. Emery, John H. A. Fowler, William H. Gro- verman, John B. Geler, John P. Guynne, E. D. Godfrey, John Green, Louis Hartig, Albert Harper, James “At Home One need never “tion available. Dunhill priced at $10 each. in college, $5. Smoking There’s a Wide Variety of Suggestions for A Smoker’s - livery pipe smoker hopes some day to “drag” from an English Dunhill Pipe of his very own. fhere is no surer way for you to hold a cher ished place in his heart than for you to give him one of these pipes: H. Houston, R. K. Helphenstine, Ed- ward Hollander, Christian Heurich, Karl Heurich, C. H. Howland, Wil- liam Hollander, Dr. F. D. Hester, Percy B, Israel, Edward Keen, J. L Keefer, George A. King, F. A. Ken- dall, Max Kohner, James B. Lambie, Lisle 8. Lipscomb, C. A. Langley, J. Lee, W. G. Lee, J. William Lehmann, W. B. Marche, Capt. Wll-J liam E. Luckett, Donald Macpherson, John R. Mahoney, Charles W. Mor- ris, Rev. J. J. Muir, E. F. Morgan, Blwood S. Moorehead, G. W. Nash, H. H. Nichols, William Neuland, S. G. Nottingham, E. J. Nottingham, Gen. Charles H. Ourand, Albion K. Parris, Edwin F. Pywell, H. W. Pote, Charles W. Pimper, J. Clagett Proc- tor, Dr. B. W. Summy, Leland P. Shidy, George Spransy, Joseph Ste- phenson, Fred S. Smith, Odell S. Smith, Theodore F. Shuey, Washing- ton Topham, Gustav Voigt, C. H. Venable, T. P. Van Arsdale, J. Eliot Wright, Madison Whipple, J. A. Watts, George Wright, John F. ‘Woodworth, W. L. Wilkinson, Wil- liam E. Wise, Dr. L. D. Walter, Louis Winters, Ivan C. Weld, Edward W. Zea. » —_— Sweden now has more than 200,000 radio sets. Hours” worry about what to give a man who smokes, for our stocks contain an end- less variety of articles, any one of which will please him im- mensely. Below are six sugges- tions typical of the wide selec- Pipes | Humidors For Dad, who thinks his cigars ure the finest in the world and deserv- ing of the best, we mention this solid mahogany Humidor, with its porcelain lining and sterling silver monogram plate, $15. finish Humidor and Smoking Set is an attractive table fitting for the vounger man’s home or for the chap The bronze- .Stands This solid mahogany Pedestal * Smoking Stand, with its nickel- plated fittings, will be both practical and becoming to the home, $4.50. A new combination and one that is certain of finding great favor is the Reading Lamp and Smoking Set, $22. Smoking Accessory Section, First floen, D0 W this enjoyment. ALUMN! WILL DINE. Princeton Men to Hear Prof. C. W. Kennedy Friday. The annual banquet of the Prince- ton Alumni Association will be held at the Willard Hotel Friday evening. Prof. Charles W. Kennedy, chairman of the board of athletic control of Princeton University, will be one of the principal speaker: A feature of the evening will be the presence of the Nassau Quartet, which has been together for 20 years. Lawrence A. Baker, secretary of the alumni association, announced.-that all Princeton men who have moved to Washington during the last six months are invited to attend. They are asked to communicate with him at 815 Fifteenth street. o Stranded Ship Floated. HOUGHTON, ‘fich., December § (#).—The steamship Thomas May- tham, which was stranded on a reef for more than a week off Point Isabell in Lake Superior, was floated last night by wrecking tugs. But little damaged, the ship will be towed to Marquette, Mich., with its cargo of 210,000 bushels of grain. dward & Loth T he Christmas Store WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1926. DESCRIBES CONDITIONS PREVAILING IN AFRICA Dr. A’ P. Stokes, in Address, Out- lines Habits and Customs' of the Natives. Present conditions in Africa were described by Dr. Anson Phelps Stokes, canon of Washington Cathedral, last night in an address before the Men’s Club of Calvary Episcopal Church in the parish hall. He gave an outline of the physical and political geography of Africa and a description of the na- tives’ habits and customs. Special mention was made of the Abyssinians, the speaker deploring the existence of slave traffic among these natives and in that part of Africa under Portuguese rule. In describing the government of Liberia the efforts being made by Bishop Claire in help- ing the natives to live happily and in spreading among them proper moral and religious conceptions received high pralse. The men were urged to renew their interesw in foreign missions and to T HOME Lvenings “At Home? when the cares and demands of § the day are left far behind and a Man can stretch out in his favorite chair with a good book’and his pipe and lose -himself in a land of fancy, and enjoy for a few hours the thrills and experiences of which the day’s responsibilities have deprived him. How much “He” will appreciate the gifts that augment “He” will be unable to express his gratitude enough, but you may be sure that of all his Gifts. he will cherish these the most. Lounging Robes and | Jackets That Give Him Luxurious Comfort Silk or Rayon Dressing Gowns in rich shades that carry an Orientat charm. Some are full silk or satin lined; others are unlined and trimmed in satin, silk or faille with corded rayon or braided edges. Silk Robes, $40 to $125. All are finished with girdles. Rayon Robes, $15 to $35 Imported English Wool Dressing Gowns, straight from “The Old Country” and embodying all of the easy comfort in which English gentlemen revel ..$15 to $40 House Coats or Smoking Jackets for those t.h’nt dislike the full length Dressing Gown but want something just as ease inspiring. Finished with shawl collars and contrasting trimming on pockets, cuffs and collar Blanket Robes of colorful pattern foreign and domestic makers Terry Cloth Robes in new colorings that ma and designs from the best .$6 to $20 ke these ideal Bath Robes particularly attractive........ ...$7.50 to $15 Clothes Section, Second floor. take advantage of every opportunity to assist the educational and religious agencies at work in Africa. Stanley Shackleford, president of | the club, had charge of the meeting. | Rev. F. I A. Bennett, priest in charge and-a member of the Board of Education, introduced Dr. Stokes. The railroad between Victoria and Estella, Spain. is being electrified. 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Opera Patent Leather Leather Opera and heel, $6. mart New Leathers Slippers Opera Slippers with soft sole and red kid lining, $4. Tan and Black Kid Opera Slippers with leather sole and heel, $5. Patent and Red and Blue Kid Opera Slippers with leather sole Gray Lizard-Cali Opera with red kid lining, $6, and Brown Ooze Opera at the Tan Alligator Calf Opera price. Slippers, $6.50. same The Everett, $5 This favorite version of the Everett is of tan kid leather sole. and finished with The Romeo, $5 Some men will wear no slippers but high ones, and for them we suggest this Tan Kid Romeo Slipper. Pullman Slippers $2.50, $4.50, $5, $8 The first two prices are the style shown in the upper left-hand illus- tration and the $5 Slipper in tan, green or blue is the style shown in the lower right. Men's Slipper Section, Second floor.