Evening Star Newspaper, August 1, 1927, Page 17

T § LAUDER OVERCONE| BY DEATH OF WFE Comedian May Never Appear | on Stage Again After Bereavement. By the Associated Press. DUNOON, Scotland, August Sir Harry Lauder, who has li the hearts of hundreds of thou; throughout the - world by his clever d prostrated with grief toda sudden loss of his devotes constant companion for There were even reports that he resolved never to appear on the st again, but he did not make a publi statement, and was =o crushed with griet that it is not likely he will talk | for publication for some time. ! Less than a fortnight ago Lady Lauder went to a nursing home in Glasgow for an internal operation She bore the ordeal well and W progressing s when art failed and she died. Sir v, whose deep affection for his wife ‘made him keenly anxious an troubled ever since the i ernoon, delighted to find her cheerfu and getting stronger. End Was Sudden. The same evening he ro message at his home, 1 Dunoon, saying she splendidly. Thus the ter which was sy, 1l with the | blow | ple had been marred one great | grief—the loss of their only son, Capt John Lauder, killed in_ the battle of | the Somme, the end of 191§ i Annie Vallance, future der, was one of 17 humble miner living in 1 later, when she was lass and he was work Hamilton. His comical vein made him popular in local entertainments, and when eventually he was thrown out of work by a strike she encouraged him to try his luck as a profe: nal comedian, He traveled about, while Mrs. Lau. stayed in Hamilton, meet on 30 shillings a w: ing after baby John. ng constant inspiration to the rising tertainer. She inspired his lo 5 helped him write some of his greatest successes and_constantly encouraged | his efforts. Later she accompanied | him on his world tours, t ing thou- | sands of miles and ever w: i Success with devoted admi Lady Lauder’s bright, v ,perament made her friends ‘where, and her natural simpl: w mot spoiled by the wealth which fol lowed her husba success. When | he was knighted in 1919 she made Jokes about it, but was very proud of _this recognition of his merits. Lady Lauder was 58 years of age and both her parents are living. The funeral will be at Inverodan, Argyll, Wednesday. Zulus Like Western Films. ‘When it comes to moving p - the Zulu likes the Wild wfim’;éf“iif: iAriety, and the wilder the better. Next | line of favor is the American com- | jiedy. Educational films are tolerated ¥'but society dramas are zero in estimation, according to Arthur L. Adams of the American Board Mis. | sion at Rhodesia, South Africa, where | picture shows are given out of doors to entertain the thousands of native who work in_the diamond mines. —_—— | D RY CLEANIN AT WOOD) e G ‘Light Spring_- Overcoats, $1.00 ates. Main 1400.1401.7413 Real Estate Loans (D. C. Property Only) 6% No Commission Charged You can take 12 years to pay off your loan without the expense of renewing. $1,000 for $10 per month, including interest and prin- cipal. Larger or smaller loans at proportionate rates. PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION Largest in Washington Assets Over $15,000,000.00 Cor. 11th and E N.W. JAMES RERRY. President JOSHUA W, CAKR, Secretary / AC‘E‘? for SUNBURN Famous Life Guard Recommends Noxzema “TS0R severe cases of sunburn we apply Noxzema,” writes Damico, the popular leader of Atlantic City Beach Pattol. "It gets rid of soreness the instant you apply it ‘Noxzema is snow-white, greaseless, an stainless, $0 you can leave it on day anc. Pight without soiling clothes. 5 When applied before bathing, this fa srous healing cream prevents sunburn oo, Ca'S jar at any drug or dep't. store. NOXZEMA SKIN CREAM Greaseless—It Heals New Autumn FROCKS Javy and Black, at $10 —The season’s new models seem particularly partial to georgette and satin. There is such variety in the neck lines that any one may find a style to please—collarless style, “V” neck models, vestee styles, with the vestees, collars and cuffs of flesh colored grorgette. Two- piece effects and many tucked effects. Most of them have long sleeves. Colors—Wine, Green, Navy and Black—Sizes 16 to 20 and 38 to 46 Kann’s—Second Floor. 39-Piece Decorated Dinner Sets (Slightly Imperfect) $4.95 —Attractive sets of American Porcelain, priced so low in this sale that every home can afford a set. They are subject to makers’ slight imperfections, but it is nothing that mars the looks. One pattern only, a gayly colored leaf design, and each set including Six Plates 8ix Soup Plates Six Bre. d Butte Six Frui Saucers Six Cups and Saucers Reduction Sale Glider Hammocks Formerly $34.95 to $69.95—Now $19 and $29 —Floor sample Glider Hammocks, all mounted on guaranteed collapsible steel frames. Straight and arch shaped back styles—some with reclining head rest. Complete with well filled and tufted mattresses and National Link Springs. Some of them have separate cushions. Grouped as follows: $34.95 to $39.95 $44195 to $69.95 Values Values $19.00 $29.00 Kann's—Third Floor. Best Qualities! Lowest Prices! NOW! the August Sale of FURS A Reasonable Deposit Will Reserve Any Coat You Select Until Cold . Weather. —One of the largest and best collections of fine Fur Coats this store has ever shown is offered in this year’s August Fur Sale. Early buying and advantageous purchases have enabled us to gather many remarkable values and with a large increase in fur prices practically assured within another month, our August prices become still more unusual. amples of the savings in the sale. The following are typical ex- —Bay Seal Coats (Dyed Coney), with soft crush collars. Sizes 16 to 44. (September price, $99.50). Now —Sealine (Dyed Coney) and Kid Caracul Coats, with becoming collars. Some with cuffs. (September prices 75, $195, $225). Now —Black Caracul and South American Muskrat Coats, in attractive styles with becoming collars. (September price, $225.) Muskrat Coat Sketched —Natural, Silver and Golden Muskrat, also 285 Russian Caracul Coats, fox trimmed. 285 = (September prices, $350 to $395.) Now.. —Genuine Hudson Seal Coats (Dyed Muskrat) with soft crush or roll shawl collars, Sizes 16 to 44. (September price, $375.) Now $12.95 Values for $5.95 —Because an importer needed money we were able to get these lovely tunics at a great price concession. Otherwise we could not sell them at such a reduction. They are made of beautiful laces combined” with net, are in cream or tan, and in sizes 36 to 44. $5.95 and $6.95 Tunics /\‘x% $3.95 —White and black, and black and white combinations, also plain cream-colored tunics, with Vee and round-shaped necklines. Kann's—Street Floor. Il Reg, $11.95 Room Size CREX Grass Rugs $7.45 Ea. —The famous American made Prairie Wire Grass Rugs which are known for their dura- bility. Every one is guaranteed perfect, and .bears the genuine crex label. An excellent variety of patterns and colors from which to choose, in sizes 9x12 and 8x10 ft. Reg. $9.00 Art $1.95 Con- Squares goleum Rugs $4.88 95¢ Ea. 2x6-ft. size, in choice —9x12 and 9x10% ft. X 3 sizes, perfect quality ~ patterns, and blue, rose, and good-looking rugs. taupe and other colors. Reg. 39¢ Reg. $5 Rag Rugs Grass Rugs 20¢ $2.45 —18x36-inch Washable Rugs, hit-and-miss pat- —Two sizes, 9x12 and terns, with pretty bor- 8x10 ft, in blue, green ders, reversible and and brown colorings. washable. Kann's—Third Floor. A Special Sale SHEETS—5 Sizes At $1.00 —Our famous X. L. C. R. brand, bleached, per- fect and made from regular sheeting. Choice of five different sizes—63x90, 63x99, 72x90, 72x99 and 81x90 in. (Sizes given are before hemming.) Spreads at 31.00' —81x105-in. Double-bed Spreads, long enough to cover the pillows also. Colors are rose, blue, helio and gold stripes, on a cream ground, all tub-fast, but of some colors we have a limited quantity only. Spreads are finished with scal- lops. Featherproof "Ticking —45x36 inches (before 4 Yds., $1 finish, free from filling. e i Wit Regularly 35c each. stripes, 8-0z. weight. Pillowcases 4 for $1 Kann's—Street Floor. Special August Sale Low Shoes $2.99 —Pumps, Oxfords, Sandals, Strap and Step-in Pump models, of satin and of patent leather — some plain, others trimmed with applique. Styles suitable for street, dress and sports wear. Cuban, French and steeple heels. Sizes 3% to 7. Kann’s—Fourth Floor. st Sales-al Kann: Largest Variety! In Fall Crepes! 39.Inch Crepe-Back Satins Extra Heavy Canton Crepes $2.50 Yd. —Beautifully draping silks, particularly adaptable to the new Fall styles. They are shown in 35 or more of the season’s newest colors, have a lustrous finish and are all 39 inches wide. —$200 Printed Geor- gettes and Printed Crepe de Chines, at $1.29 Yd. —$250, $3 and $350 Gt ot mrirerre TS 50 295 All-silk G‘sz;shab;]‘:f}-'lizgfic?u,s‘az $1.65 yd. Kann’s—Street Floor. Wash Fabrics Cool Printed Batistes and Printed Dimities at 29¢ Yd. —36 and 38 in. Batistes and Dimities, with col- orful floral and figured designs on white grounds. Dainty summery fabrics for women’s and children’s dresses. All fast colors. Kann’s—Street Floor. Tailored FELT Sport Hats $1.89 —Every fashionable colo is included, also black and white, in this remarkable offering ‘of the season’s most popular sports hats. Large and medium head sizes, and every hat nicely lined. Kann’s—Second Floor. During August, a Regular $20 Duro Permanent Wave—$15 —The Duro Process is noted for the soft, glossy appearance it gives the hair in addition to the beautiful permanent wave. August is a good time to have one put in. Make your appoint- ment now and save money. Other Beauty Services Mercelling Shampooing Henna Shampooing Henna Dyeing Scalp ‘I'reatments Manicuring Try a Catherine Day Facial —A treatment that will bring radiant loveliness to your skin. A thoroughly scientific w~y to attain beauty. Beauty Salon—Kann’s—Third Floor. Needed Notions —Qarment Bags, of flowered cretonne, will hold 8 garments ; has heavy inside wire frame in top, zipper fastening, $ making it dust-proof. Each.... 2-59 —Bathing Caps, Kleinert’s make, in Whale pattern and Aviator style, with chin strap; all colors; made to sell for $1.00. Each .. . 59C —Kleinert’s Tourists’ Cases, of fancy cretonne, in assorted patterns, all rubber lined. Men’s and women’s cases, regularly $1.00, for.. 59¢ —Reg. $1.00 Sanitary Step-ins, in as- sorted styles. Choice........ s s beia 59 C —Sonia- Hair Nets, cap shape only, single or double mesh, all colors but white or gray. A dozen 35 (o4 Kann’s—Street Floor.