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DR. CLARK URGES Maine University Dean Elected | Grand Sire—Next Convention to | % = | Warns Against “Smattering”| 1ot stRix at Opening Exercises of American University. Warning that t 8 tendency in A £tudents ‘to many subje ummuq to be t today in Hurst 1o o called | to concen- ery of at least one | upon the trate on ently from a tour of [ 1 forred to many of the un and their master of learning. Speciatization Urged. “Decide if v an which you w »ficient you can do some- ical with® the knowledge from the Americr woula be placed on public vi Hurst Hall. The chancellor praised the spiv ‘r of [ &, sportsmanship of the Oxford versity men, who, he said, had t} reputationt of playing the game fa at any cost, even the loss of victory. | He admonished American University athletes to emulate such idea Deseribes European Schools. Of all the 014 World schools he had wisited, however, Dr. Clark sa was not one which had a o roaching in beauty tha Iniversity. Most of th the European universi had been reduced until the schoc ared as merely parts of the hich they Dr. George B. Woo Pollege of Liberal Arts, ppening exercises, the new students were officially introduced to the | #chool, and music was by the choir of || Foundry M. E. Church. Classes start | tomorrow morning. ANSWER ATHEIST’S PLEA. Government Defends Payment of /f| Salaries to Chaplains. The appeal of James I. Elliott of | lamaica, Long Island, to the Court (\f ppeals in his suit seeking to prev e pavment out of public fun falaries to chaplains of the mi ind naval services was opposed il rief filed yesterday in the higher | [i Eurt by United States Attorney Pey- |l n Gordon and his assistants, Leo A. over and Neil Burkinshaw. The Government counsel in their ree-page brief cited the famous rothingham case, in which the United tates Supreme Court decided that a itizen taxpayer cannot interfere with e use of public funds when such junds are disbursed under authority ¥ law. Elliott, who is a member of the poard of directors of the American | Association for the Advancement of || Atheism, sued as a citizen taxpayer. e GETS HONOR IN FRANCE. CHERBOURG, France, September | P1 ().—Port Admiral Renault pinned ths cross of the Legion of Honor yes- | o rday on the breast of Commodore tvlerhert Hartley, commander of the nited States liner Leviathan. Admiral Renault said the presenta- ion was made on behalf on the rench _government as a reward for Fommodore Hartley’s achievements as A seaman and officer and that it was flesired to “engrave the name of Hart- fey as a citizen of the United States n one leat of the French nation’s ook.” The medal of the cross was set ith diamonds, presented by the Cher- g)urg Chamber of Commerce. “Washington Belles’ Your adventuring along smart footwear paths, this Fall, need not be an expensive trip! 4,50 THIS pretty shoe comes in patent leather, black satin or br leather with lower heel. afld many other new wonderful group at $4.50 you'll imagine you are back in the good old days when money went twice as far as it does today! I£ Your Feet Trouble You Hahn “Health™ Shoes ILL restore their your pep. Arch- bination “Health” lasts. ber of good-looking oxfords and strap effects $5 to $7.50 for Fall. 3912 14th s of the Old World, of making a student | s least one branch of | m LEON S. MERRILL HEADS ORDER OF 0DD FELLOWS Be Held in Montreal. By the Associated Press. 3S, Ark., September 21. _The Independent Order of Odd Fel. | lows, meeting in 103d annual con-| vention here vesterday, elected Dean | Leon 8. Merrill of the University of | Maine grand sire, and Frank Mar tin, attorncy general of Boise, Idaho, deputy zrand sire, Montreal won the 1928 convention | in a contest with s hout opposition. ger. Duluth, Minn., s solution proposing the or-| on of a junior Order of Odd 1 s. A similar resolution, for the formation of a junior Order of | 1 a nted to that| ' rization by Miss | | g sred by Beck- | man Overstreet of Louisville, li;‘. sted the establishment of a life | recommendec headed by J T ., Canada. T £ the revision would be to shorten | the ritual. | The airplane that will travel between | | and Mosco 11 have an up: I ||| THE SWAN BOAT | I Will Soon Sing ITS SWAN SONG For the Season of 1927 REMEMBER That When Fall Comes Winter Is Not Far Away || So you should make the most of || these delightful Autumn days, and also remember that the | i Swan Boat offers the unusual | | opportunity for personal pleas- | ure, combined with charity. || When Driving in ‘ | Potomac Park | Stop near the Tidal Basin Boat- house. Let your kiddies be thrilled by a trip around the || Basin in this safe and smooth- | i riding boat. You, too, will en- | {| Joy it—Iike taking the children | to the circus. And, when you || | re-enter your car, you will glow | with pleasure in the realization | that you have helped the less | fortunate children of the Dis- | || trict by your contribution to the Child Welfare Society. | THE SWAN BOAT | | Sailing From | Tidal Basin—Foot 17th St. From Noom Until 6:30 P.M. On Hour and Half Hour | Adults, 25c. Children, 10c | own kid. Also patent When you see this styles assembled in this comfort and bring back bracing. Special com- Shown in a num- 7th& K 414 9th 233 Pa. Ave. S.E. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1927. “The PALAIS ROYAL Serving Washington 50 Years Down on the Florida Coast —there's a lady who likes to occupy her spare moments with the making of fancy work. And where does she obtain her supplies—the Palais Royal Art Needlework Shop! To be sure, she must use the mails for her requests, and it takes her a day or two longer to get what she wants —but she knows she can get exactly what she wants here, and she de- pends upon us for her needs. Hun- dreds of people in and outside of Washington have been depending upon this store for fifty vears! The Palais Royal. Septemher 21, 1927, Copyrighted, P. R, Inc,, 1927. Women'’s “Merode” [ - (1) and “Kayser Low Neck Vests 50c¢ =d 59c¢ Fashioned of good quality ribbed cotton, in built-up shoulder and bodice style.. Regular and extra sizes. PALAIS ROYAL Knit Underwear—Main Floor Warm, Cozy Bath Robes Just Unpacked and Specially Priced $2.98 Sizes 36 to 46 Just the robes you will want for the cool nights and mornings that will soon be here. Fashioned of soft robing in new floral, dresden, Indian and conventional designs. All have braid-trimmed shawl col- lar, silk cord and tassel. Corduroy Robes Nicely Lined Throughout $5 Extra Sizes, $6.98 Fashioned in straight or side-tie effects with long, set-in sleeves. Obtainable in these colorful shades: rose, copen, firefly, blue bird, and wistaria. All cut on full comfortable lines. Exquisite Silk Negligees $10.98 The loveliest, new styles you can imagine, of crepe de chine trim- med with chiffon, georgette laces and gay ribbons. Tailored styles, too, for those who like plain underthings of Florentine, Bettina and Satin, are cleverly fashioned on mannish lines. Pastel or darker colorings. PALAIS ROYAL Negligees—Third Floor Very New and Practical Reversible Smocks That Can Be Worn Either Side Out Specially Priced $1.98 Sizes 16 to 42, in Rose, Copen, Leather Brown and Green Here's a smock gay with color on one side and plain on the other—to be worn as your mood directs. Fashioned of excellent quality linene, and trimmed on one side, as sketched, with vivid, Chinese medal- lions. Skirt length for wear as a frock if you choose. PALAIS ROYAL—House Frocks Third Floor Crepe Satin! —and Canton Crepe Predominate in Women’s Daytime Frocks for Autumn! A Group at b 29.50 Regular Sizes, 36 to 44— Larger Women’s Sizes, 42, to 46, F you are secking a frock that . combines slenderizing lines, qual- ity materials and - moderate price, this collection will solve your prob- lem at once. Youthful one and two piece models showing tunic ef- fects, flares and soft drapes that fashion has declared authentic for Fall. In all the new brown tones, marine blue, pine- needle green, black and navy. PALAIS ROYAL—Women's Dresses—Third Floor A Sale of Rayon Underthings That Thrifty Shoppers Will Not Miss! $1.75 to $2.50 Rayon Undergarments Priced for Savings $1.49 The Assortment Includes— GOWNS—COSTUME SLIPS— ENVELOPE CHEMISES—FRENCH PANTIES AND BLOOMERS Every garment carefully fashioned of superior quality rayon, in tailored or lace-trimmed styles. Shown in wanted blossom shades. PALAIS ROYAL—Enit Underwear—Main Floor REDUCED for ONE Day Only! All-Wool Plaid Blankets Regularly $9.89 pr. Sale Priced A Small Deposit Will Hold Purchases Made in This Sale for LATER Delivery. Soft, extra thick, 100% all-wool blankets that will make sleeping warm and pleasurable. Large, dou- ble-bed size in enormous block plaids. PALAIS ROYAL Bedding—Second Floor Buy Now and Save Black Enameled HAT BOXES Very Specially Priced $3.29 A roomy 9x18-inch hat box that will carry several hats and enough apparel for a week end. Sturdily built and well enameled. Neatly lined and complete with hat block and spacious pocket in lid. agree. PALAIS ROYAL—Lug And priced wonderfully low, you'll ‘ourth Fioor Our New Fall Hats —Are Fascinating! And here’s a wonderful assortment at 35 Velvets—Soleil Felts and Velours N every style you could wish for—from tiny col- lapsible turbans and tams to hats with brims and trimmings of feathers or metallic ornaments. In these new colors that appeal to both the conservative and carefree— WINE CARRARA SPRUCE GREEN TAWNEY BIRCH MARRON GLACE DEAUVILLE BROWNS PALAIS ROYAL—Millinery—Third Floor BLACK “DOROTHY DODD” Presents Three Chic Models in Autumn Footwear $8 Very new styles that will harmonize and add im- measurably to the smartness of your Fall costume. All featured in BLACK LEATHERS which are be- coming decidedly popular. N —"“Arcadia,” a pump of patent leather or black satin, trimmed with steel beaded buckle, is unusually smart for street or afternoon wear. B—"Tamagra,” a clever, one-strap pump, developed on interesting lines, of all patent. C—"Delphine,” a four-eyelet tie, which you will enjoy wearing, is shown in all patent or all kid. PALAIS ROYAL—Daylight Shoe Shop—Second Floor LINENS Reduced for ONE Day Only Box of Six Hand-Emb. White Linen Napkins Regularly $2.98 For One $ 1 49 . Day Only, The popu- Excellent for household or later gift use. lar 12-inch size exquisitely hand embroidered on fine white linen. Buy several boxes while the quanti- ties last at this low price. PALAIS ROYAL—Linens—Second Floor $1.69 Chinese Filet Scarfs Priced for One Day Only $1.00 18x36 Inches Truly a remarkably low price for scarfs of real Chi- nese hand made filet lace. You will save by purchasing now, for values such as this are offered but rarely. PALAIS_ROYAL—Domestio—