Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1929, Page 40

40 ’ PRIMITIVE CLOTHES INSPRE ESIENERS Fashion’s Moguls Turn to Scantily Clad Tribes for Ideas. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January 24.—Fashion designers are turning to the primitive for their inspiration [ Miss Ethel Traphagen of New York | just returned from British East | Africa with a portfolio of designs | adapted from native costumes. | “It is & far cry from the huts of Zanzibar to the lounge of the Ritz,” Miss Traphagen says, “but the scanty | costume of the headman's lady fur-| nishes hints as to drapery and deco- | ration delightfully suited to evening gowns for Fifth avenue.” Miss Traphagen, who maintains a school of design in New York, has |, brought from Africa a comprehensive collection of native costumes and jew- elry. These latter ornaments, crudely hammered from silver and precious metals, are expe: in the world of fashion which orders a| touch of the bizarre for formal occa- The art of the Africans is not native to the country, the American voman cted to prove popular | thaf THE EVENING STAR., WASHINGTON, Flu Sweeps Island As Only 52 of 2,300 Inhabitants Escape By the Associated Press. SUVA, Fiji, January 24— Broncho pneumonic influenza has affected all the 2,300 in- habitants of the Island of Ro- tuma, except two Europeans and 50 Fijians. here have been 31 deaths, said information received here yesterday. The ecpidemic is decreasing. Rotuma is 500 miles north of the main Fiji group, but under Fiji administration. The first case of influenza appeared De- cember 4, after the arrival of the inter-island stcamer Makatea. Notwithstanding that he was ill with the disease, Dr. W. D. Carew, the resident commission-’ er, gave virtually all of the medical attention to the suffer- ers. of the modern. use and from other and more cumber- been copied by craftsmen of this coun- y. “Designers of this country are not attempting a ‘back to nature’ move- ment,” Miss Traphagen said, “but in these’days of simple effects it is natural t we should turn to the primitives of Africa for ideas. The bright hues and ornate decorations of East Africa | are not to be translated literally, but there is a close kinship between the | fashions of today and those which Zan- | zibar Much of the jewelry | je brought back is suitable for immediate | L some pieces, designs and patterns have E WORAN ON AT TRRTO ACTE Mrs. Cressy-Marcks Expects to Reach Frigid Circle by Way of Lapland. By the Associated Press. LONDON, January 24.—She has seen the mercury in the thermometer freeze, |and she has been forced to eat camel meat, and still she isn't content with | the luxuries of Mayfair. | So, Mr d. She will be gone about eight Two_revolvers, a volume of some evening gowns are in t, equ “I won't be cold in Lapland,” she said. “The last time I was in Alaska | the mercury froze, so I am inured.” Circled Globe Twice. Mrs. Cressy-Marcks has been around the world twice. Her present journey is in striking contrast to her last motor trip, which carried her through Arabia, Greece and Albania, “I am traveling alone this time, as I always do,” Mrs. Cressy-Marcks said ns of women | South America. a them in too small cages, a native was - |recently fined in court at Karachi, ndia. thousand would like the life. It means giving up civilization, shops and com- fort, sympathy and admiration. “If a woman gets knocked down at Hyde Park corner she gets sympathy and is picked up. If an accident hap- pens to her in the wilds nobody cares. Takes Beautiful Gowns. “It is true that I am taking some beautiful gowns with me. I had much rather be the best dressed than the worst dressed woman at any party, especially as in out-of-the-way places I am the only Englishwoman., I ap- preciate the luxury and comfort for two months in the year. For 10 months | I enjoy the simple life—bread, cheese and water, or camel and caribou steak, but-I admit I am something of a gour- met.” t. Mrs. Cressy-Marcks has been in every region of the world except Australia and For cruelty to 75 moukeys by putting | R D. C., THURSDAY, MONAGHAN PUSHES PHILADELPHIA PROBE Says District Attorney, Contin- uing Clean-up Crusade. By the Associated Press. PHILADELPHIA, January 24.—The special grand jury investigation of gang murders, bootlegging and police cor- ruption, which has resulted in a re- organization of the Police Bureau and | S. the suspension of more than 50 police- | offici: men on the ground that they were |¢! | unable to source of satisfactorily explain the their wealth, will continue “until Philadelphia’s ~underworld is wiped out,” District Attorney Monaghan declared yesterday. Mr. Monaghan made this statement after the inquisitors had made a pre- sentment to Judge O. Lewis recom- O JANUARY 24, T | stated that Frank Freund, head of an “Underworld Will Be Wiped Out,” | | about $30,000 he had accumulated. 1929, mending the dismissal of two more detectives and three patrolmen former- ly attached to the defunct liquor raid- ing squad, known as unit Ni < “unfit to hold public office.” In its presentment the grand jury automobile squad, had been unable to explain_ satisfactorily the sources of TWO D. C. COUPLES WED. One Ceremony for Double Knot at Rockville Minister's Home. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE. Md., January 24.—Rev. W the Christian Church | arriage here Tuesday | n; shington couples— | Miss Clarice Vance Spencer and Allan John Boyle and Miss Mary Elizabeth Dunlop and Larz Bernard Foy. | ingle ceremony, performed at the | home of the minister, sufficed. The | young folks were unaccompanied and | motored back to the city immediately | after the ceremony. single 1 Qexeiey T R E-ne e 0 CO)IE to the feast of crisp toast and Gelfand’s Relish Sandwich Spread. It has little chunks of gherkins and peppers and spice — all in a creamy blend. Made by the mak- ers of Gelfand’s famous mayonnaise. Distributors The Carpel Company Washington, D. C. . N\ GELFAND'S RELISH " SANDWICH SPREAD Friday Furniture Bargains from Julius Lansburgh Furniture Co. A SPECIAL PURCHASE OF THESE FINE LIVING ROOM SUITES MAKES POSSIB_I; E‘_ discovered, but is a mediey of oriental has known since the floads} before she let co ft. *“Dozens civilizations with a pleasant admixture ' receded.” would come with me, but not one in a o —the great underselling store Slgmunds for women, at the corner of Seventh and H Streets announces for Friday and Saturday a spectacular two-day CLEARANCE SALE! Every dollar’s worth of our regular high- quality Winter merchandise must be quickly dis- posed of to make room for new Spring stocks... So our usual “lowest cash prices” have been slashed to cost and in many cases to even less than cost ...For when we say “must go” at Sigmunds we mean it! We urge you to come down and see such extraor- dinary values as these specials on our SECOND FLOOR.. Beautifully fur-trimmed Coats at $18.85 and $21.50, including plenty of ALL Black Coats ... Think of genuine Sealine Fur Coats (dyed coney) that formerly sold at $89 to close out at $49.75 while other Fur and Fur Fabric Coats have been . reduced to half and less than half regular prices ...As for Dresses there’s a special group of real $10 values in new high shades for $6.45...In our BARGAIN BASEMENT you'll find generously fur- red Coats, plenty of Blacks at $13.85 and $16.85, also a special lot of one and two of a kind Coats to close out at $9.85... And three special sec- tions of Dresses at $3.88, $4.88 and $5.88 with a few odds and ends at only $1.98...A special lot of light and heavy weight Sport Coats must go at $4.88...Raincoats, fleece lined, in all colors and sizes, regular $5 values, are $3.89. . . Butterfly Skirts in pretty plaids to close out at 98c ... On the MAIN FLOOR these wonderful values ... 39c Women’s Mercerized Rib Hose, all sizes, choice of good colors, 19¢. . .59¢ Whoopee Socks, wanted colors, all sizes, 39c...69c Picot-top Rayon Hose, pointed heels, all colors, all sizes, 49¢. . .79c Under- wear, of fine quality cottons in slips, chemise, bloom- ers, step-ins and gowns, 39c. . .$1 Mercerized Rayon- stripe Union Suits, built-up shoulders, sizes 36 and 38,to goat49c. . .S1 Corsets and Corselettes, in as- sorted sizes, lengths and styles, 39c. IN THE MAIN FLOOR SHOE DEPARTMENT a great clearance ‘sale of Misses’ and Women’s Smart Shoes in all the popular styles and materials, all sizes and all heel heights. Reduced from $4.95 and $5.95 to $2.95." And in the THIRD FLOOR KIDDIES’ DEPART- MENT a clearance of all Children’s Winter Coats at One-half of regular prices. Sizes2to14...Girls’ Washable Dresses that were $1.50 to close out at 98c...And 79c BABIES’ Nainsook White Dresses, 2 for S1. No Exchanges...No Refunds...All Sales Must Be Final. We advise early shopping for best selection: Remember the sale starts Friday at 9:15 AM. at . the great underselling Store! Slgmunds At the corner of Seventh and H Streets. : Junior Floor Lamp $4.95 Wood base and silk shade. New Metal * Smoking Stand 79c¢ Detachable. Weighted hase hes the No Phorie or Mail Orders Telephone Stand and Stool $2.49 i No Phone or Mail Orders Mahogany Finish Costumer $1.00 No Phone or Mail Orders Handsome Mohair Living Room Suite Three remarkably attractive pieces, comprising Throne Chair, Séttee and Armchair, artistically designéd with carved wood $ 50 frames and carefully upholstered in durable mohair and moquette g o combinations. . Convenient Deferred Payments Get Ready For Spring With This o 10-Pc. Period Desig?i 'Dining Room Suite Illustrated, a Buffet, Extension Table, China Cabi- 1672 g one Breakfast Set Tiwo-tone enameled Breakfast Set, consisting of table 19z net, Server and 6 chairs with slip seats of Jacquard « velour. Tops and fronts are 5-ply walnut veneers on gumwood. This suite represents VALUE—QUAL- ITY—STYLE. Convenient Deferred Payments with drop sides and four Windsor type chairs. Artistical- ly turned legs and neat decorations. Convenient Deferred Payments Porcelain Top Kitchen Table White enameled base, with drawer Child’s Rocker Sturdily made with fiber back and seat. $1.39 No Phone or Mail Orers Well breced and Kitchen Stool nicely decorated. 1.98 89c All_metal. white No Phone or enamel finish. Mail Oiders Mail "Orders “Recepto” Sanitary garbage receptacle. res- sure of the foot raises the lid. 89c¢ No Phone or Mail Oiders 6-Pc. Walnut Veneer Bedroom Suite Hand-Woven Occasional Fiber Fernery i Here is a suite that will attractively furnish the main bedroom, or spare bedroom. It consists of dresser, chest of drawers, colonial able, | Uphobiertd poster bed and a French vanity, all neatly designed and artistically finished in genuine walnut veneer over solid gumwood, with chair and bench to match. i $109-50 $ ]. 0' 9 5 Convenient Deferred Payments he cfulius Lansburgh Furaiture (%, france 909 F Street A Quaality That E e 0, Attractive and com- fortable. Upholstered iful r. .