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T TIE_SUNDAY STAR. WASAINGTON, 1. ©. NOVEMBER 27. 1927_PART T._ e — SAYS PATENT OFFIGE sioner of patents, decl: in his an-|made considerable strides In cutting . nual report today (v Secretary Hoover. | down the time required for passage of “When the L ind in its| 1tent application through the ma EFFICIENCY CURBED ot 3 rinery of certification. The number | . 4 s of the country.” of new applications Is increasing con- | 3 . ons, in addition (o the stantly, the 1927 total reaching 113, | Z for 1928, should ‘hc or compared with 103,591 in 19: | | il e | B ad to push the work shead to a | tention was called in the r t| | Commissioner Reports Lack of Per. rent basis, ‘Mr. Robertson sn]i;l- to the high turnover in the examining | he force now authorized will hardly corps as-a result of the present low | sonnel Delays Work at —m ||, ficient even to act upon the cur: | senla of salaries. Ninety-élght of the | es as rapldly as filed, and will | {aohnical nnd professional force re- | | Bureau Here. cortainly not b nfl\fl!i‘lnlYfl;"‘(;‘““?‘h‘f'smnml during the last fiscal year for | number of case ready piled up on hig reason. 1 the desks of the various examiners.” | "8 T¢a8on 1877—OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR—1927 Efficiency of the Patent Office is| TFor several years, Robertson | e menaced by a lack of adequate per siid. the Patent Office has been under-| Sydney. Australia, has a vogue for sonnel, Thomas E. Robertson, commis- staffed. although the office force has 'red hats. 5 o> ‘Think of your Home and % he PALA 0/ 4 i LAIN 4 the comfort of your Famlly 1877—OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR—1927 57 | roTrTRy & pe : this Christmas---/ . Each year the custom is growing—the pleasant custom of making gifts 7o the home and to the members of the household for the comfort and the beauty of the house. These are lasting gifts—gifts of permanent remembrance and enduring pieasure. " v . 500 Eagle | : An Electric Sewmg’ Machine Crepe | ; R SRl ” Nevw Soantlbes How delighted she will be on Christmas day . . . | The Pfe-ChflStmaS " —and all the days to come! Surprise her i | Sllk | Sale Of Furniture | AXmlnStel‘ Rug,s with an electric sewing machine. The All-Y ear-Round Christmas Gift —for the Mother Who Sews! i Sale! For Men! There are four models—each | f ‘ M ffl : ! (Slight Irregulars) 2 S N —is attracting hundreds & i as beautiful as it is useful. § | u ers G g iy | At 259 Less Than chular Prices to the new— ; THE PORTABLE—a handy machine—use it in any gy | | for Tomorrow! nd tuck it out of sight when not in use. bk N | F RNIT' ’RE THE PRIN a standard high grade machine, pre- & i { L Here is an excellent ferred by many women et THE CABINET and CONSOLE—beautiful enough to |2 | E ” | i use in your living room. These are the popular ((ANN X ;:':u:i\“c:pll,'::::"‘y“fi(i’:g 3 i i o i like—they are Every model equipped with General Electric kind men 2 - % T gt i i Motor, built-in sewing light, and a full set of . Ll e s 1106 G Street—Just a few steps slight misweave here L : 'l colors to please him—all diagonally across the street. flf;" “"jm; :'elcag-‘-e Christmas Fund checks could be put to no bet- P washable, too. White, g 3 ! of this irregu asity, ter use than to put one of these electric sew- tan or gray, with con- iA ‘\yonsdcrful opportunity for Home Gift Se ;Il:;: A: hlarch no!lku:‘; ing machines in the home. Or they may be [~ == | § trasting dots and figured €Stions. ’ ’ ot ‘m :S'[fl‘: e bought on the Budget Plan, terms being ar- 4 Sh | effects. The colors are Values worthy of consideration! ; eul 257 less than ranged as low as $5 DOWN AND §5 A guaranteed fast. egular price. MONTH. |0 PALAIS ROYAIL—Men's Store = e CONSOLE PALAIS ROY AL—Scwing Machines—Second Floor PRINCESS Main Floor 9x12-ft. $ 714x9=ft. 32 _—— We Can Assure Perfect Size ....... 39 '50 Size 9'50 —_————————— G 84x104-ft. 6x9-ft. Hanging in These Sina St Custom-Made Velour In This Lot— Smaller Rugs at pmportionate Savings portleres‘ $10,88 pr, 474x67; Size........$13.50 22%;x36-in. Size A 36x63=in. Size $6. 27 In. by 9 Ft. Size...$9,50 ; . French edge front and open 4 f bottoms. Each side 215 L] i yards long and 27 inches f H' h 1877—OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR—1927 ild e ol piik Al Grels ale o lg _‘ ra ‘e any door. Exquisite soft i shades of rose with blue, W l R ° i 7 i and blue with mulberry two- 1 tO n u g S ' ¥ toned, so that they're re- iy 2 ca— n e as lon O S v versible. Really a remark- Beauty and long wear are embodied in these high-grade [ hes A able value. Wilton rugs. Their exquisite colors remain bright after years of hard service—the choice of either seamed or seam- less grade gives you a Smartly Style(l and Lavishly Furred | Specially Featured Tomorrow! ol @as @ most complete assort- —An Unrivaled Collection of Distinguished— ‘ 3.000 Window Curtains ol - e 2 T ° Ik = j In Two Most Needed Room | THE PAIR SINGLE PANEL A ; g ST Y 1 . Iiur I rlmmed C A S 2 | ¢ 912 m50 at prices ranging from T3 | find only curtains of the better ‘ S - 2 9 J sort in every wanted style and ¥ $ 50 $ : color. Sold singly or in pairs, =y ¢ 1/ 1 3 | 4o according to style—at an amaz- (oINS 4 ¥ 8Y4x10Y, to i ingly low price. I ¢ 3 50 ! fe Ruffled Curtains Cluny Nets , A 9 5 . | 3 Paneled Curtains Voile Curtains 2 Scotch Laces Rayon Curtains Whether she pays a modest sum or the highest price for her | ¢ . Irish Points z new Winter coat—every woman wants that important gar- : : : B ., ZALas Rovar ment to be, first of all, SMART. We kept that in mind | To Make Your Gift Selection Easier when we selected these handsome new coats, and you will see that smartness and good s[yle are ou[slanding features 1,500 Velour and R ayon For Monday Only—A Remarkable Value of this collection. Every coat was selected for some espe- g d “d ¥ ‘ C shions, Special at 500 Sets Rayon Drapes cial style feature. Every new and authentic fashion is Hiys E o W represented. I VEIGRE CUBINERE, UL SHle SEl o $ Set includes two side hangings and a P They Are Fashionable Coats— | tapestry and novelty braid—there’s a 1-95 scalloped valance, finished with a two- 2-29 TP e In this assortment you will 7 e beautiful gift to please the woman who inch bullion fringe—rose, blue, gold of High Quality loves her home. In the most intriguing and green. e . | . shapes and sizes and every wanted We were as insistent upon quality as upon style! Materials colos. are beauliful, -l-he furs are lovely, PALAIS ROYAL—Upholstery—Second Floor Among the Fashion Features Please Note— PLENTY OF BLACK COATS—trimmed with black furs. [ ] . MANY TAN AND BROWN COATS—so much in demand— trimmed with brown furs. | a e BROADCLOTH COATS—elegant models in black and tan shades. FUR FABRIC COATS—all in black—and beautiful! LAVISH FUR TRIMMINGS—Iarge collars, deep cuffs, bands An Event of Most Unusual Importance Tomotrow! FOURTH FLOOR and borders. P Qesr 2 SILK LININGS which beautifully harmonize with the materials. i When night fa"; and 22 Bridge - — ol NEW SIDE FASTENINGS—new diagonal tuckings and cordings. ::::""f;s o et : Dhastoand '/Eg,? Colonial Sizes 13 to 19—14 to 20—and 36 to 46 & it bl dantti = Shade %=~ Reading soft glow of many lamps. Lamps This sale offers you an opportunity to brighten Special $3 39 g?zbcli $319 up every room! Fl. : = A Wood and metal bases, Lp— $4.95 A f G f h . f f | ) P~ 1 in. polychrome _ finish, et O ternoon Gowns o Crepe Chiffon T piahee ol oot silkaline shade in rose, ment shades. Floor blue, or old gold shades, Lamps have beautiful —an the > 4 hand-decorated, beaded parch- P \ ‘ ment sl);:desc:nél are completo omen's Y Bring Your Lighting able Dm: R ey u ot each PALAIS ROYAL—Upholstery Section—Second Floor Fashion Turns to an Exquisite Fabric! Section Effects Up to Date lf 5 /’ i VSBC-BESC Monday-— | ¢ s ; ; | Lamps Must A tamp of manfl \ Lamps, $2.48 ,P“E A & . . . uses — wil serv - —— 2 b4 k. WITH the beauty of chiffon and the fascinating crinkle Match equally well as wall. e of crepe, these new frocks add loveliness of color to ‘ it ; e b T their other charms. In flesh and deeper rose shades, in a The newest note—your | shades in pleasing parchment paper, . i . . - bridge and junior lamp floral designs. trimmed with fancy new bright green and in black combined with color, these s rAeehE | A e \ ruching. new dresses use delicate laces, novelty buckles and orna- | arrivals — bridge and | ¢ 3 > Water Bottle ments, and many fine pleats for their adornment. The styles {::‘;‘;'rf;::s € Ly i St dnts~ Bk e “fi'}ifl?fv 57-951 - -light fixture, completely are quite new—the necklines, the sleeves, the trimming wired, and an imported deco- touches show that! ‘ Bri dg " Lamps vWith Shades. $9.95 || Lamps. $3.49 rated pleated shade. You'll want them for December teas and lunch- | Junior Lamps With Shades,. $12_95 u‘;fy“",jgf:ii‘,'gs;rfifi" t-;c,,;l_:fiz:j t,fi Dresser Lamps eons—for afternoon and informal dinner wear. green, bronze and ivory, com- | Metal stands in $l 79 3 2 ; Plated stands, with beautifully pin-pleated georgette plete with metal shade. bronze or soit bl Also at $39.50 is a notable collection of georgette, silk crepe, velvet shades, silk lined and interiined, and trimmed in | AN ivory finish, complete with and satin dresses in street and afternoon models. Sizes 36 to 46. fancy braid. ZS ;f;l::ege;il;(o;hades to match PALAIS ROYATL—Dresses—Third Floor | ~ PALAIS ROYAL—Lamp Section—Fourth Floor