Evening Star Newspaper, October 17, 1928, Page 22

o POTONAG FLOD CONTROL STUDED Engineers Survey Water- power Possibilities and Navigation Also. Water-power possibilities, the need of flood control as well as the needs of navigation in the Potomac, Patux- ent, Rappahannock and York Rivers are being made the subject of a com- prehensive survey under the direction ©of Maj. Brehon Somervell, United States Army Engineer Corps, in charge of the Jocal engineering district in which the waterway: located. The forces are being organized now, Maj. Somervell said, for the field map reconnaissances. The force of the engineer’s office will be increased by four engineers and a number of ebployes for the field par- ties. The work was provided for in the general fiood control bill passed by Con- grest last May, and of the sum provided £50,000 has been allotted for the work his district. Some of the prelimi- work in connection with the already has_been done in co- on with the United States Geo- in the establishing of a -gauging stations in tudy will include the rainfall eas drained by the rivers, the un-off, the rain flow, the pow- possibilities and the necessity of flood control to conserve the waters for ites will b2 selected at points and the engineers Il indicate the places where lev- ht be necessary in order to pre- vent damage to property. As to the Potomac River, Maj. Somervell says that considerable data already has been collected in connection with the studies of Great Falls. However, much more data will be collected in the upper reaches of the stream and its tribu- taries When the data are collected they will be studied and a decision made as 1o whether flood control, power or nav- igation are paramount and a compre- in the hensive report sent to Congress for | action by that body. DR. DEXTER_TO_SPEAK BEFORE LAYMEN LEAGUE Dinner to Be Held at All Souls' Unitarian Church Tomorrow Evening. Dr. Robert C. Dexter of Boston, sec- retary of the department of social re- lations of the American Unitarian Asso- ciation and internationally known edu- cator and lecturer, will address the opening dinner of the Laymen's Lgague of All Souls’ Church, Unitarian, tomor- Tow evening. Dr. Dexter, who was at the prelim- nary conference looking toward the formation of a universal religious peace conference at Geneva, spent the entire Summer attending sessions of the As- sembly of the League of Nations. Depredations of rats cause a financial loss to France of $40,000,000 yearly, which is about one-sixth of the damage done by the pests in the United States. 20BOYSAND GIRLS under the provisions of the District|Sybil Baker of the Community Center. of Columbia child labor law they will not be permitted to appear. Under the supervision of Miss Baker, 40 boys and girls from this city will Miss Barrymore was said to be con-|be selected this week as potential sub- sidering the cancellation of the appear- | stitutes for the vacated roles. When a benefit for George | the play. To meet the provisions of the ashington University—got bucy and |law, the girls chosen must be over 18 ved t ance here, but the Columbian Women, | Miss Barrymore arrives she will choose who signed a contract for the open-|the 20 who will actually take part in ing performanc | W sa he da the aid of Miss ! years old and the boys over 16. | Community Center M'embers; to Fill Roles in Ethel | Barrymore Show. ‘The thrill of a lifetime is !usti around the corner for some 20 Wash-l ingtonians whose youthful hearts beat faster at the mere mention of such names as Ethel Barrymore and Robert | Mantell. Because of the child labor law, | October 29 will be marked down as| a red letter day on a score of local| calendars. i On that date 20 boys and girls from the Community Center, whose | mounting dreams have hitherto been | hemmed within the narrow confines | of neighborhood plays, will take three | great steps toward the goal of meb"l P ambitions, i They will appear at Poli's with a pro- | i fessional cast, they will take the places | Conguers Cold to of 20 professional actors and actresse: and, greatest of all, they will act on| the same stage with the famous Elhfl; Barrymore. } Miss Barrymore is scheduled to ap pear here the night of October 29 Sierra’s play, “The Kingdom of God.” |’ The 20 children in her cast receive|th pay for their services, however, and a to It always pays to deal with a man you know! 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Other Ideal Plane Sete $3.75 to $7.50 Tovs, Fourte FLOOR. Beacon Bath Robes $5.95 for chilly mornings A new shipment of these well liked Beacon robes has just ar- rived. They are unusually well made and finished. All seams are bound, which insures long wear. Silk Cords. You will find 2 Beacon robe in- dispensable for the cold nights and mornings of Winter. In wanted color combinations. Other Robes, $7.50 to $25 Nzavioses, Trmo Froon. 10™ 11™ F aAND G STREETS French Imported Gowns from “Les Petites Maisons” The Walnut Room offers a very complete showing of French imports for afternoon and evening—each an individual creation. Such new fashions as these are seen in this extensive collection— The Beaded Taffeta Evening Frock, with cap to match, $125. Beaded Shadow-Printed Velvet $125 to $165. Satin Panne Velvet Gowns, $95 to $135. Frocks, White Moire Frock for Debutantes, $135. THE WALNUT RooM, THIRD FLOOR. 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Mother Goose’s Story Telling Party—Tomorrow October 18th, in the Toy Store, Fourth Floor You and your little friends are invited to Mother Goose’s Just think of having a chance to really see Mother Goose herself—and hear her tell about story telling party. Jack Horner and others. 10:30 to 11:30 o'clock for the Sub-primary 4:30 to 5:30 o'clock for the Grade Classes All you must do for this treat is come for your ticket at the Toy Store, Fourth Floor, as soon as you can. There is no charge for it. Tell your mother and teacher about Mother Goose, too. 2 to 3 o'clock for the Kindergarten Mother Goose Comes Through the Courtesy of Effanbee Doll Company Toy Stork, FourtE FLOOR. " Exclusive Hand-Embroidct_'ed Philippine Gowns Attractively Priced $ 19> Fashioned of our own soft, fine nainsook, that we send to the Philippines, where it is made up into gowns by hand and embroidered by hand—exclu- sively for Woodward & Lothrop. This fine qual- ity nainsook insures a finer gown and one that will wear and wash well. Round or vee necklines Regular and extra sizes Not only may they be had in white, but in pink, green and peach, with either white or matching pastel-colored embroidery. Other Philippine Gowns $1 to0 $3 CorroN UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR. sizes. Special Selling Renal Furniture Polish, 13c¢, 38¢ iess Than Usual Wholesale Price Due to an unusually advantageous purchase we are able to offer this splendid furniture polish—at less than its usual wholesale price. I two popular 4-ounce Bottles 13¢ 16-ounce Bottles 38¢ Special—Preventol and Spray Combination, 65¢ - This special offer includes a pint bottle of Pre- ventol—an insecticide and one spray at half its regular selling price. Proon. Houszwares, Prrrs