Evening Star Newspaper, October 23, 1927, Page 28

HOME EXPOSITION " OPENS TOMORROW Real Estate Board’s Annuc! | Show Has Host of New Features This Year. " 7The second annual Better Homes | #nd Building Exposition to be conduct- ed under the auspices of the Wash- ington Real Estate Board. at the Washington Auditorium, will open to- morrow evening and will continue throughout the week. Designed on a more elaborate scale than the Better Homes show of last Winter, which attracted thousands of tors to see the exhibits, th exposition will be a demonstra latest building methods and tural and furnishing developmen Sllustrating all p equipment and fi el of a modern d . also there will decoration and sel cording to final plans announced last chairman of E will be obser of Trade night, and Thursda evening the members of the A rlington County and F tate Board and the Arllm}t(l‘n special invitations and arrangements have been made for the mailing out of tickets to these and other groups. Offers Public Instruction. The purpose of the Real Estate Board in presenting the Better Homes and Building Exposition, while it is designed in part frankly for the bene- fit of the real estate and building busi- ness, is primarily to afford the gen- eral public with a more adequate and detailed knowledge of the problems that enter into the building of a home, the equipment of a house, and modern amethods of operating and maintaining 8 household. The program and the exhibits of the show have been planned with a view to presenting to the purchaser of a home, to the seller, the housew] the real estate operator, to the b and to the architect and others having to do with home-building and home-ownership the most recent de- velopments in housing in the National Capital and throughout the United States. In addition to an array of exhibits by building material manufacturers and agents and furnishing and equip- ment concerns, there will be other re- lated exhibits of interest to the pub- lic, includipg those of the Visiting Nurse Society of the District of Co- lumbia, the American Red Cross and the Public Library, officials of the board announce. Model Home Exhibited. A small model house of the bunga- Jow type, complete in every detail of construction and equipment, has been built on the floor of the Auditorium and will be one of the chief exhibits of the show. Of particular interest to the house- ‘wife will be a series of lectures to be given during the evening programs of the week on topics including cook- ing, interior decoration, landscape gardening, color combinations, house- hold hints and proper house light- . Methods of heating a home, latest kitchen equipment and other demonstrations will be given during the week and with other exhibits will be those of The Evening Star and the other newspapers of ‘Washington, showing- the relation of the newspaper to home-life and the efforts of the newspapers to encourage home ownership. fe insurance com- panies will have booths showing sta- tistics of value to home owners and builders. _ Officials in charge of the exposition #ay all phases of the show will be exclusively on an educational plane, with all contests and other stunts ruled out. Members of the committee in addition to A. N. Miller, chairman, are Horace G. Smithy, Wilmot W. Trew, Thomas L. Phillips, J. Curtis ‘Walker and A. C. Houghton. The committee is assisted by James P, Schick, secretary of the real estate board, and J. H. Snyder. Many Exhibits Planned. ‘The following organizations are among those who will have exhibits in the show: Acme Duco Corporation, Aldmore, Inc., Asbestos Covering & Roofing Co., Aurora Hills Homes, Inc., Automatic Heating Corporation, Arthur Sign Co., Ballard Oil Equip- ment Co., Barber & Ross, Inc., Bell- man Heating Co., Building Associa- tion Council of the District of Colum- bia, C. O. Buckingham, Carroll Eectric Co., Chambers Fireless Gas nge, Chevy Chase Dairy, Doubleday-Hill Electric Co., A. N. Dobson, Domestic Sewing Machine Co., District Title & Insurance Co., DcMoll Furniture Co., Equitable Life Insurance Co., Fries, Beall & Sharp, Frigidaire Corporation, W. T. Galliher & Bro., Inc., General Electric, J. C. Harding & Co., Inc., Hutchinson Manufacturing Co., Inter- national Bedding Co., Iroquois Co. of Washington, Inc., Kinser Sales Co., Ludowici-Celadon Co., Ruby Lee Minar, Inc., Morene Products -Co., Minneapolis Heat Regulator, Edgar Morris Sales Co., National Electrical Supply Co., Northern Virginia Bureau, Oil Burners, Inc., Operative Builders, Inc., Overhead Door Co. of Pennsyl- ‘vania, Rock Creek Nursery, Rosslyn Steel & Cement Co., Savage Appliance Agency, Smoot Sand & Gravel Cor- poration, Stoneform Corporation of America. The Shade Shop, Silent Automatic Corporation, Potomac Electric Power Co., Standard Homes Co., Stoneyhurst Quarries, Sterrett-Fleming, Inc., Syra- cuse Washing Machine Co., Walker Sales Co., Washington Impeller Co., ‘Wilcox-Gibbs Sewing Machine Co., ‘Washington Gas Light Co., ton Times and Herald classified depart- ment, Housekeepers' Alliance, Chil- dren’s Welfare Bureau, DeWalt Manufacturing Co., Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, Washington Public Library and The Evening Star Newspaper Co. BUDGE ROW, LONDON, NAMED AFTER BUSINESS Ancient Lambskin Dealers Had 8hops in Heart of Trade District. Correspondence of the Associated Prens. LONDON.—Budge Row, one of the streets in the heart of London, geis its name from an obsolete word, Many centuries ago the street was the place of business of dealers in “budge,” otherwise lambskin, the fur of which was used as trimming for gowns of the lord mayor and the alderman and the state robes of Judges. “Budge” was likewise used by ladles of the nobility, In 1338 and 1358 the city authorities forbade women with- out title to decorate their coats ‘with it, Milton uses the word in “Lycidas” when he ridicules the “budge-skin” doctor. —_— About 300,000, which is one-fourth of the miners in England, are still un- ‘ employed, o Ideal Shopping Days Fall house cleaning, which has taken a_good deal of your attention, is now out of the way. The excitement of the first few weeks of school is over and the children are now all settled in a smooth- running routine. The weather is ideal for extended shopping tours— and every department is full of interesting things for the present season and the months to come. It's a splendid time for shopping at Lansburgh & Bro. Warm and Attractive Quilted Robes $8.95 They're practical — they're warm—they’re smart! Well tailored robes of quilted cotton- back satin, lined with seco, and interlined with part-wool and cotton. Cut long and full—an exceptionally comfortable gar- ment. Cord girdle at waist. Convenient pockets. Sizes 36 to 44. Delightful colors.. Third Floor—Lansburgh & Bro. Kayser’s Rayon Vest for $1.00 Soft, lustrous, levely gar- ments of Kayser rayon. Made bodice style. In all the delicate pastel shades. Garments that will give unusually”long wear. Bloomers to match vest, $1.95, Third Floor—Lansbursh & Bro. Full-Fashioned Silk Stockings $1-50 “Phoenix” brand, number 732, a splendid hose that will look, feel and wear exceptionally well! Hose with the 4-inch lisle top that means such satis- factory wear. And there are eighteen smart colors, includ- ing, champagne, gun metal, nude, evenglow, moonlight, elf, roselle, grain, twilight, atmos- here, morn and haze. Sizes g% to 10. Boys’ and Girls’ Sport Socks, $1 grade for 59c. Street Floor, Lansburgh & Bro. Lansburgh & Bro. 7th to 8th to E-FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860— Franklin 7400 Styles Unusually Appealing! Remarkable Savings! reat October Coat Sale Sold inthe Regular Way Theyd Be $59.50 to $69.50 The second day of this great coat sale is The same won- derful values—the same smart styles—the same excellent quality and workmanship that won the approval of Washington wom- en on their first showing—we are sure far from “second best”! will win yours tomorrow! Manchurian Wolf Skunk—Fox Wolf—Ringtail Baby Lynx Oppossum Women’s Imported Novelty Kid Gloves $1.95 Smart comfortable gloves! De- lightful little turn-down cuff effects, some gayly embroidered in contrast- ing color—others more simply made, The very newest effects—gloves that will give the proper finish to your *50 coats! Misses’ Sizes 14 to 20 Women’s Sizes 36 to 46 Larger Sizes 42%2 to 522 Second Floor—Lansburgh & Bro. Sturdy and Warm! Tots’ Germania Chinchilla Coats $12.98 Significant values in coats that are the essence of the newest mode. moderate flare lends a graceful swing—a clever use of fabric—a chic line—a colorful buckle . . . extravagant collars and cuffs of fine furs—a veritable Fashion show of A Wide Selection of Smart Models— N e w Materials! New Colors! Semi-Annual Sale of Hats of Famous Make Monday Is the Last Day! Make the Best of the Opportunity $5.50 Hats of every description—the smartest—the best of the mode! And the values are truly amazing! When you see the clever twists of the brims, the soft draping of the crowns—the smart trimmings, then you will understand why we are so enthusiastic! Shining metallics, rich velvets and soft felts fash- ioned into hats of the most skillful workmanship. There is a hat for YOU in this group! Street Floor—Lansburgh & Bro. A slight Reptilian Shoes Hold an Important Place In the Winter Mode Shoes that step smartly along Fifth Avenue— step just as soon and just as smartly along the streets of Washington! That is what we strive for, what we attain, the newest, the best footwear at their first showing! And reptilian shoes are decidedly “among those present” in Fashion! Featured are two of the styles we are showing— Genuine Python Snake- skin pump, with a. subtle e brown tone running through black. Spanish heel—the the leather. Center strap proper thing for dress or and ankle strap of brown street wear. kid. $15 $18.50 " Second Floor—Lansbursh & Bro. A lizard pump with high ankle strap; in brown or Broadcloths Needleweaves Suede Duvbloom Fashion “Strikes” Gold and Silver in These New Dinner Frocks new costume! Women’s $1.50 Novelty and Slip-on Gloves 95¢ Washable gloves. that are attrac- tive and ever so practical and warm. Two popular styles that are really $1.50 values! Street Floor—Lansburgh & Bro. A Special Demonstration in Qur Corset Section During This Week of Nemo-Flex Foundation Garments All the flexible, gently con- trolling garments in demand by women today are on special demonstration. Miss Cannon, an expert in modern corsetry from the Ne- mo Hygienic Fashion Institute, New York City, is with us to give individual fitting service. In Nemoflex, every figure need is anticipated. Light, dainty, controlling Foundation Garments in great variety of types and styles offer every opportunity to emphasize and determine the best of your figure lines. $3 to $12.50 Becond, Floor, Lansburgh & Bro. Warm coats—smartly tai- lored with full saddle shoulder. Trim double-breasted models with clever slash pockets and cunning flap ones. Heavy suede lining. There is extra length allowed in the hem for lengthening garment. Navy, green, wine, beaver and pow- den;5 blue. Sizes 1 to 4 and 2 to 6. For Tots 2 to 6— ChinchillaCoats $15 Well tailored coats, attrac- tively styled, lovely fur-col- lared models. Cozy coats, beautifully lined—in the sim- ple, youthful styles that are so becoming to the little tot! Sizes 2 to 6. Hats to Match $1.98 to $3.98 Fourth Floor—Lansburgh & Bro, A bright gleam—over "lustrous black—a gown that fairly scintil- lates. A soft draping here, a slight blousing there—and the effect as a whole i a masterpiece! Perhaps the sleeve will be long and tight, perhaps there will be no sleeve at all, but all retain the charming formality that the dinner dress de- mands. Simple straightline effects and drapes at the front—at the side, some clasped with a shining buckle. Beautiful gowns of metallic or bro- cade, combined with chiffon or transparent velvet.—And the colors are black, cedar, sapphire, coral and knowing combinations of shades. $49.75—859.50—$69.50 $79.50 to $115 The Model Illustrated A gorgeous dinner frock in the season’s smartest two-piece effect. The top is of white georgette, entirely covered with gold thread embroidery and cleverly trimmed with tiny gold buttons. The skirt of rich lustrous black transparent velvet, gracefully draped on one side this season. Simplicity, you know, is the key note of smartness, and this frock charm- ingly expresses fashion’s newest style thoughts. i