Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1927, Page 16

ANGESTORS LAND Trip Should Be Combined: With Pilgrimage to Paris, ‘ Declares Savage. By the Assoclated Press. CHICAGO, February 7.—Members | of the American Legion should ¢om- | tine a visit to the lands of their fore- fathers with the pilgrimage to Paris for the Legion's convention next Sep- tember, Howard P. Savage, national -ommander, said today in giving his ndorsement to the “Visit Ireland” movement sponsored by Francls J. Kilkenny of Chicago. “To me, as national commander,” ge sald in a letter to Kil- there is one outstanding ob- ligation which rests on the entire or- zanization that the successful com- pletion of the movement and conven- tion of the Legion in Paris. To insure its maximum success, the co-operation and assistance of every member is re- quired. “Your co-operation in starting the sit Ireland’ movement finds a par- ularly warm spot in my own heart. irty-seven countries were repre- ted in America’s Armies during the war. This means that 37 nation- alities are represented within the Le- They have our highest admira- t and the pllgrimage to France could not be complete, to my mind, without glving these men an oppor- tunity to visit the land of their an- re “Your proposed movement has my personal indorsement, and I urge every post to glve this and like move- ments their thorough and careful con- sideration.” COLORED SCHOOLS STUDY NEGRO LIFE Nation-Wide Drive to Have His- tory of Race in School Books. As a part of a national celebration planned by the Assoclation of Study of Negro Life and History among col- ored schools and organizations in com- memoration of the birthdays of Abra- ham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, this week, programs were held at How- ard University and the colored public schools of the District today and will continue daily throughout the week. Dr. Mordecal W. Johnson, president of Howard University, addressed the student body today at noon in Rankin Chapel on “Negro History.” Similar programs will be held in the chapel each day of this week at noon. Exercises were held at Dunbar and Armstrong High Schools, the several colored junior high schools and grade schools of the District today. Dr. O. T. Cromwell is chairman of the District committee in charge of the local cele- brations. G. C. Wilkinson, assistant superintendent of public schools, has arranged programs for the various public schools. The celebrations are a part of the association’s efforts to have negro history included in the curriculum of the negro schools of the Nation. The association also plans to have sclen- tific works on the negro and pictures *of famous colored men placed in the colored schools, Dr. Woodson stated. FOUR ONE-ACT PLAYS. Forrest Players to Appear at Hine Junior High Tuesday. The Forrest Players of Southeast Community Center will present & pro- gram of four lact plays in_the auditorium of the Hine Junior High School tomorrow evening, under the direction of Marie Moore Forrest. George E. Burt, director of the newly organized band and orchestral classes, will give violin selections. Among those who will take part are: Willlam Bigney, Charlotte Lu- com, Sarah Bergling, Rosina La Fon- taine, Claudia Burlingame, Bernice | Kaiser, Grace B. Moran, Grace Mo- ran, Ray Epperly, Christine Bare.l Mary T. Hughes, Mrs. M. J. Moran, Mrs. Edith L. Wood, Mrs. Alice Ep-| perly, Mrs. E. B. Godfrey, Eugenle G. Godfrey, Antoinette Bisaillon and Hisie Moody. Divorce Decree Awarded. Justice Smith in equity division 1 has awarded an interlocutory decree of. absolute divorce to Mrs. Alice E. Lloyd against Herbert 8. Lloyd. The wife charged that her husband had married another woman at Mariboro, ton, July 29, 1923. Attorney Robert Hardison appeared for the wife. To protect babies . _use SQUIBBS o, Health suthorities now ssy “Bv- erybabyshould have cod-liver oil.” Izs use has become a routine meas- wre. Because without it, baby is in danger of having ;z’bonu snd teeth of such poor quality that they will decay easily. o hi : is needed, the :nefu; mother chooses & product that has been i di that cod-liver oil must be handled and prepared with the ise its healch- T denica pyinroosd methods —m which preserve the important vitamins. So that small doses, taken regularly, are sdequate. Its viramin content is i tested and protected. Its quality is guananteed. At all reliable drug-stoves | Sauisp's CopLiver On 'PRODUCED, TESTED AXD GUARANTING BY L. R SQUIBS & S0, MEW YORE e = e bt Pefraten Stoe WP Lovely Dance F for the Valentine Party Quaint, sophisticated and arresting are these youthful taffeta and tulle frocks that the smart younger set will wear to Valentine parties. Bouffant frocks—ever be- coming to youth—are here in a wide variety of mate- rials and colors. One may choose from georgette, chif- fon, tulle and taffeta and from a rainbow of colors. Debutantes’ Frocks Sub-Debs’ Frocks $22.50 to $42.50 $16.75 to $49.50 Sketched—Junior Misses’ pink georgette ruffle frock, with bertha collar, $29.50. Sketched—Misses’ coral tulle bouffant frock, with a smart bow, $32.50. Junlor Misses' Dress Section, Fourth floor. Misses' Dress Section, Third floor. Why Not Give Books As Valentines High Tide, by present-day poets, leather bound. .$2.50 India’s Love Lyrics, by Lawrence Hope, leather bound Love Songs, by Sara Teasdale . A Few Figs from Thistles, by Edna St. Vinc, Millay § Where the Blue Begins, by istophe Collector’s Luck in England, by Alice Van Leer T Y R R e b What Every Woman Knows, by James Barrie....$1 Book Section, Fifth floor. New Sports Hats for Spring—Are Priced $15 to %25 Close-fitting little felts and crotched straws, balli- buntls and stitched silks—sports hats that strike all the new notes of the new season—with compose effects and interesting insets of felt or belting ribbon. One will find here not only the style that is becoming but large and small head sizes in these sports hats. Sketched—Black felt fashions this smart model, with inset and jaunty bow of blue felt, $15. Millinery Section. Third floor. . Laird Schober & Co. Sends Us New Spring Shoes, $13-50 Comfortable as well as smart are these Cuban heel patent leather pumps, with matt kid band that cleverly outlines the tongue of this pump. Also in rose blush and black kid. i Sketched—Five-eyelet Alligator oxford, for sports wear, $15 Sketched—Patent leather Colonial pump with kid applique, $13.50. Women's Shoe Sectien. Third fieor. Woodward & Lnthrop 10th, 11th, F and G Streets Unusual Values in Women’s Tailored Robes Rayon $ I 0'50 Flannel $ I 5 The very newest in mannish tailored robes—in single- breasted block rayon robes, with contrasting colored roll collar and cuffs and two tailored pockets—and ombre striped flannel, with mannish lapel, pockets and tie-belt. In all desirable colors. Ideal for rest-hours or traveling. Either one of these robes will appeal to you, and when you see them you will realize how exceptionally low-priced they are. Make Your Selections Early—They'll Sell Quickly Full Line of Colors and Sizes Now Negligee Section, Third floor. New—Silk Dance Petticoats ~ Attractively Priced at $5.95 Now there’s a short dance petticoat—23 to 27 inches in length—that all the smart younger set is wearing. They’re of lovely quality crepe de chine, with dainty lace at the bottom of a deep double hem. Every debutante and clever co-ed wants them for sorority teas and for dances. In pink, white, nile and peach. Costume Slip Section, Third floor. Exquisite Costume Slips Georgette—Crepe de Chine $7.50 o $25 All the beautiful styles that you'll want to wear under your dainty tea gowns, your lovely theater and dance frocks. Exquisite in every detail—these slips will charm you with their insets of georgette, lace and rhinestones. Cloth of Gold and Silver Slips $13.75, $20, $25 Costume Slip Section, Third floor. New Pussy Willow Printed Silks ‘Assemble the Spring Wardrobe on the Proper Foundation Lily of France Duosettes The Lily of France manufacturer has designed lovely new Duosettes for the new silhouette of Spring. The subtle changes constitute the chic of the new season. Dousette—the combination garment that combines girdle and brassiere to give smart, youthful lines. $10.50 to $32.50. All-in-one Duosette—with a laced back, that gives wonderful control of the figure. $10.50. Duosette—for the average tall fig- ure, with excellent waistline control, giving smooth lines. $16.50, $32.50. Corsst Section. Third floor. Fashion’s Favorite for Spring Never have Pussy Willow Silks been lovelier than this year, in their new blocked and broken basket weave ef- fects, geometrical designs and gay or conventional, precise floral patterns. Nor have the colors ever been so en- chanting—nor the combinations quite so interesting. Discriminating women insist upon Pussy Willow Silks—for past years have proved its dependable wearing qualities and its ever fashion-correct- ness in new designs. Woodward & Lothrop pre- sent a wide and varied collec- tion of new Pussy Willow Silks — in delightful new Spring prin t s—distinctive and flattering in colors and designs. 40 inches wide. $4.50 yard Silk Section. Second fioor. Bright, Brisk Spring Days that are just ahead—call for Children’s Imiported Coats For Boys $2 5 and Girls Our Infants’ Section has a selection of light-weight all-wool Spring coats—in smartly tailored double-breasted models that will be worn by young fashionables this Spring. Lined throughout. Sizes 1 to 6 years. Infants' Section, Fourth floor. New Waistcoats, $5-75 To Wear With Suits Every new model is here—high neck, low neck, double-breasted styles—with long or short sleeves—all smartly tailored. In radium and baby broadcloth. White, tan, blue, gray, flesh. Long-sleeve waistcoat of white radium, with scall, fi $8.75. Smart qumo‘;fihwr:‘l'q $295. Blouse Section, Third floor, Smart Sports Coats Made Smarter by Flat Furs For Misses One finds in our Misses’ Section new imported fabric coats, man-tailored English coats, homespuns, tweeds and novelty cloth with pony and American broadtail that add greater smartness to these hand some coats. And, if one goes to the Women’'s Section, one will find an equally varied collection—including Shagmoor coats, exclusively here. American broadtail, pony, sea dog and Susliki trim many models. Sketched—Misses’ diagonally striped tweed coat, with tuxedo collar of pony, $49.50. Sketched—Women’s smart novelty tweed coat with American broadtail collar, $125. For Women Women's Coats Misses’ Coats $49.50 to $135 $49.50 to $89.50 ‘Women's and Misses' Coat Sections, Third floor. Pleats Give New Freedom to Larger Women'’s Dresses $25 to $69.50 Pleats—the outstanding style note of Spring is espe- cially suitable for the larger woman as clever grouping of pleats is slenderizing and at the same time gives added fullness for freedom. One may choose from a wide selection of new Spring styles, fashioned of crepe Elizabeth, crepe de chine and georgette. Exceptional in Every Way, These New Dresses Will Interest Larger Women Special Size Section, Third floor. New Handbags for Spring Costumes, $5-50 « $37.50 Smart handbags for Spring have arrived—more inter- esting than ever this year. The three sketched are typical of the latest development in handbags—others are equally “different”—and will be on display in the Leather Goods Section, tomorrow. The Four-Compartment Alligator Bag—sketched center—is a smart innovation in pouch bags. $21. The Reboux Beret Felt Bag—sketched left—is the bag that smart women are carrying with theiir sports costumes. One’s beg and hat must match this season, $18.50. Suede and Silver Envelope—sketched right—is an_outstandingly smart combination and will be carried by fashionables this Spring, $7. Other New Conceptions in Handbags—The Apron Bag of Moire Silk—The Back-Strap Pouch Lesther Goods Sectien. First floor.