Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1927, Page 55

.BABY POSSUM, CAUGHT IN CLOSE OF CATHEDRAL, TO BE MODEL | “Bil's™ Image Will Be Carved ,in Stone: Boss for Pos- 1 . terity to See. Friends Now Living on Mount St. Alban. Bill, a baby opossum recently cap- | tured in the Cathedral Close, will have U his likeness carved i “ature lovers. ' insects and other living things of the of the bosses of the Gothic and thus go down to posterity representative of his typs whic habited the grounds of Washington Cathedral in the twentieth century, Bill, all unconscious s pending fame, is lelsurely pass: < day the custody of P. S. Tevis, tl at edral cabinetmaker, who has tamed | him hy lavish feeding and kind treat ment. That opossums and raccoons | make good pets ha demonstrated by President : Coolidge, whose raccoon, Rebec a favorite in the White House erie. Bill seems very content in his in rovised home in an old box i carpenter shop aks. The: fmported completed N¢ Resurrection of sembling the ch England for the ne man_ Chapel of tt ‘Washington Cathec Bill Is Six Weeks 0ld. Bill is splendidly m ed and about & month and a half old. He dotes on | carrots, lettuce leaves and sim delicacies and will beg for a daint BIll shares his luncheon wit of partidges, whi the door of the c handout. by, have also learned tha largesse for feathered folk ground squirrels also inhabit the| Cathedral woods with their better| known brothers, brown and gray squir- rels, and may be seen at times by These timid wood folk as well as| other birds, insect and animal life of the Cathedral Close will appear in the | Cathedral bosses and other carvings. | It is all part of the plan of foliation | of the bosses and keystones of the | massive Gothic arches to utilizc the flora and fauna, the birds, animals, Close in the decorative scheme and | thus tell to future generations the simple story of those humble lives now inhabiting the smiling acres of the Cathedral hill. Many Birds Live There. i Perched on the edge of the famous | font dating back to Charlemagne’s time which adorns the quiet of the Ybishop's garden, a group of feathered | songsters congregate daily. The Close is a veritable bird sanctuary and the ! { of a pair of catt Y 4 Gral Close. Through {lowing, clinging to moving branches | through city | quiet domes! P. S. Tevis, Cathedral cabinetmaker, | | with “Bill.” ‘baby possum he caught and tamed. s noted there range from gor- | cardinal birds to saucy little | ws, who are mot despised on | 1y hill, for it is considered that they attest anew the divine promise | “that not a_sparrow falleth” without | the knowledge of the Creator and | teach a lasting lesson of Kindness and | i t in other kingdoms of ex- | » than ma told by Mrs. G. C. | wden n of the t dral, ton (% who built in a tall holly t to tb bishop's den of the Cathe- | 1o miles of the journey of the holly the two birds kept close to the trailer, never losing sight of what they loved. fiving, fol- stree! then darting away, only to retur 'And their ic peace,” concludes Mrs. Braten: “has had no other inter- ruption; while nearby in another holly in the bishop s garden a pair of moeck- ingbirds built their nest as soon as hat ancient tree took the turn into hedral boa el acro- bat w regularly climbs a cable from the ground, leading to the roof of that portion of the choir now being completed. What the squirrel’s mis- ¢ be s unknown, but he makes t rney almost daily, balanc- ing on the swaying cable til he reaches the roof when he | isappears in some nook of his own, inknown to the workers on the vast edifice. It is_possible that he has| hidden a cache of nuts near the aspe. THE DAILY HOROSCOPE Monday, August 1. Friendly stars rule early tomorrow, according to astrology, which finds | benefic aspects dominant Women should bestir themselves in | the morning, which should be espe- | cially favorable for banking transac- tions or business plans. The sway ecially fortunate for riters and again the seers foresee ‘the rise to fame of new authors, | August issue of Pictorial Review, in among whom women will be promi-{which he nent. This is read as an especially auspi- cious time for starting advertising or | publicity campaigns. Theaters are subject to a promising planetary government, in which small organizations, however, will not benefit. In America conditions affecting the drama will change decidedly, it is prophesied, and while the spoken and silent forms will have many common interests and associations, good will result. The seers call attention to the fact that in this transition period much that appears undesirable’ is the nec- essary result of evolution. ), Under this direction of the stars, the | Jyounger ~generation should benefit | greatly, for it is preparing for tremen- s, astrologers forecast. to be than | they have been, if the stars are read aright. Thers is a sign believed to indicate | that agitation of international issues and leaderahip in molding opinion may | be assumed by women. | Politics now comes under a rule of | the stars, for many startling events and unexpected coups. While this configuration prevails, traditions are likely to be ignored and sensational policies adopted by lead. | ers of both political parties. Persons whose birth date it is have the eugury of a year in which material pleasyres are much enjoyed. Children born on that day probably il have a strong leaning toward the arts. Those born under this sign may | have a special liking for perfumes and exotic luxuries. (Copyright. 1027.) — More than 100 men and women In. | terested in the international relations | of the 10 countries from which they come will meet in Honolulu from July 15 to 29. This is the first big inter- H national confere an active part. A DISTINCTIVE DISPLAY OF CHARMING FURS PRICED ESPECIALLY LOW DURING g_, OUR ANNUA The ~—is the best time to select furs. | parts of HOWE PREFERS CHILD, 12, TO ANY WOMAN OVER 20| Explains Preference in Appraisal of Daughter and Her $10,000 Prize Novel. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 30.—Ed Howe, journalist and author, prefers a young child of 12 to any woman over 20. He explains his preference in the appralses his- daughter. Mateel Howe Farnham, and her luo.ono prize-winning novel, ‘‘Rebel- ion.” “A girl of 12 hasn’t found the men out; a woman of 16 is beginning to, and I blush when I think of what women of 20 and beyond think of us; most of it is true. “I have not read ‘Rebellion.’ I do | not know what it is about, but am | willing to wager it does not contain the admiration for at least one man she displayed at 12. No doubt its comments on my sex will be just and accurate. “We men were very harsh with women in the old days, and I rejoice they have achieved victory over us, but somehow I long for the trust, the love, this bright woman had for me | when she was 12." WAGNER FILM UNDER WAY. Foremost Historians Collaborate on the Scenario. BERLIN, July 30 (#.—A film en-| titled “Richard Wagner and 50 Years | of Bayreuth" is being prepared simul- taneously at Leipzig, Bayreuth and Munich “under the management of Film Director Firmans. It will be brought out this year. The foremost Wagner historians have collaborated in the writing of the scenario, which also calls for the in- clusion of the opera performances at the coming Bayreuth festival. For the production and promulga- tion of the film a special syndicate has been formed, comprising Siegfried Wagner. prominent musical professors and Wagner biographers from all _Germany, the director of the Leipzig Conservatory, Prof. Max Paur, and many notables of Leipzig, Bay- reuth and Munich. Mind reuding {8 now being tested . and in some cases proving L FUR SALE Month of August It is for this reason that the prices offered are exceedingly attractive and certain to meet w lovely furs admire bea ith your approval. These should be seen by all who uty and we cordially invite your inspection. A DEPOSIT WILL RESERVE ANY GARM ENT UNTIL WANTED - REMODELING AND REPAIRING Coats Bought During This Sule Stored Free of Charge Until Taken Out THE SUNDAY - STAR, WASHINGTON, W. B, Main 3770 D. €, JULY 81, 1927—-PART 2. B LT O Joses & Est. 1861 Sons F Street & Eleventh Clearance of Summer Furniture 5% Reductions First Floor Shop Allen A Hosiery Jewelry Pearl and Jet (imita- tion) Necklaces, Chok- ers and Tie Strands. Priced at $3.93. Chokers of Crystal and Jet (imitation) fashioned of small ron- dells. Priced at $3.95 and $6.95. Exquisite are the Pearls (imitation) and Rhinestone Pins, fash- ioned into fruit designs. Luscious - looking peaches, strawberries, etc, with rhinestone- studded leaves. Safety clasps. Priced from $3.50 to $6.50, Fancy Underwear Dainty, Cool Crepe de Chine Underthings, fashioned into teddies, slips, step-ins, gowns and negligees, some are hand-embroidered, while others are daintily trimmed with laces. Attractively priced from $3.95 to $22.50. Handbags Splendid and unusual as- sortment of high-grade calf- skin leathers in all the popu- lar grains, in envelope and pouch styles, with shell frames, gate tops, top and back-strap handles or large underarm effects. Black and full assortment of colors. Priced from $8.50 to $25.00. Sold exclusively here. Sheer chiffon all silk, $1.85 per pair. Medium weight all silk, $1.98 per pair, Colors of atmosphere, blush, nude and white, also many other mew shades, in all sizes. One Mahogany Two-piece Living Room Suite, uphol- stered in mohair reversible cushions.......coovvununnn Mahogany Four-piece Bedroom Suite, as illustrated, ex- cept for Chest of Drawers..........ccoovvnenann....$264.00 GHATEIOMHAECH -« . . civicinieicios ibe st sahasismmsese saras s e SO0 IBEROIBCOMIMEC. . e e o b5 s 0 s 5 B s ooy oo RROLOO The Linen Shop Moses “De Luxe” Sheets and Cases. The recognized mark of fine quality. Cases, size 45x36 inches. . <. 380 Sheets, size 63x99 inches. .$1.42 Sheets, sizes 81x108 inches. ..... .$1.75 Sheets, size 90x108 inches. . . 2 ....$1.98 H. S. Dinner Sets, $9.00 Set. All-linen hemstitched dinner sets. 1 set consists of cloth, size 64x64 inches, with one-half dozen 18x18-inch Napkins to match. Three neat floral patterns. Sell regularly for $11.25 set. Napkins, $6.50 Dozen. All-linen dinner napkins, size 22x22 inches. Five neat patterns. Lily of Valley, Vine, Tulip, Spot and Chrysanthemum. Sold regularly for $8.50 dozen. Luncheon Sets, $1.59 Set. Colored bordered Luncheon or Breakfast Sets (set consists of cloth and six napkins to match) with green, gold and blue borders. 5. Two Bohemian Glass Table Lamps, with gold s 00 taffeta shades. Regularly $67.50. Special.. bt Two Normandy Pottery Table Lamps, with 0 peach color taffeta shades. Regularly $754$ . 0 Special . - One Alabaster Electric Figure (3 figures). s 50 Regulatly '$125. 'Special ... ou s vnbnnpis == .00 = All Silk and Parchment Shades, ‘Twentye Five Per Cent Off. Two Alabaster Table Lamps, with striped taf- feta shades in gold and rose. Regularly $125. Special . One Alabaster Electric Figure (2 figures). Regularly $110. Special ........ccviaaeee Ten-piece Dining Room Suite of combination walnut, consisting of 66-inch buffet, 8-foot extension table, semi-inclosed china case, inclosed server, five side chairs and one armchair. Price.... St Floor Coverings Greatly Reduced All of the cool, charming, colorful Summer Rugs—many of them made expressly to our order—have been reduced. Rattania Rugs Kimlark Rugs IR ) O o S RS ..$10.25 8x10 $7.75 6x9 .... Crex de Luxe Rugs 9x12 . i o 8x10 6x9 . 9x12 ... 7.6x10.6 6% ... On Hand-woven Belglan Mourzouk Rugs and Hand-woven California Rush Rugs Awnings Made to Order B3 Reupholstering Furniture Let us estimate now, so you can get the benefit of their Now is the best time to have this work done. We carry use during the hot weather. We use very best materials and at all times a large selection of staple and up-to-date materials. workmanship. Let our man come and advise what is best to be done and give an ertimate. Aerolux Porch Blinds The heat and glare of the sun’s rays can be tempered by the use of Aerolux Ventilating Porch Blinds, they allow cir- culation of air and still give privacy. Selection of colors to suit house. We have sold these blinds for years and can recommend them thoroughly. We will be pleased to send man to estimate complete and installed. ' Interior Decorations Your new home decorations shauld be considered now, so that they can be decided upon before the Fall rush, We have skilled decorators to advise and assist you, and they will be pleased to go over the hduse and estimate whether you want inexpensive materials or the finest the market affords.