Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1929, Page 25

Mt g0 long ago ~ —A hat was a HAT!— buying it was an event— and paying for it was no cause for merriment on the part of the man who usually had to dig up anywhere from $25 to $50. No wonder a woman only bought two hats a year, and considered herself fortunate at that! But Nowadays Ir’s Different— (Center) —Tricorne Tur- a n giving width at the sides. $10 —Basket weave straw with tri-color grosgratn” " ribbon and. $3.00 Today One Buys a New Hat With Every New Costume! —And the modern woman or miss seldom pays more than $10 and often as little as $2—for she has found that she can get the very newest and smartest Hats at Kann’s—at these low prices. Witness these clever examples of the Millinery Mode for Spring. Floor Second —(Center b elow) “Fu2” Straw, one of the most talked of braids for Spring. —(Above) alli- buntl_and Felt—in Maria o = rev” edaptation. $10 —-(Sketched right) “Pperle Visea” in @ youthful large Rhead size. $10 H tion. Any sum, however large or small, i “non-sectarian gathering and ministers } D H. Kr j tion and the Loyal Temperance Legion § the International Reform Federation N street, h: ed sult for $25.000 damages | § and Henry A. Merriam, Army and Navy § Club, for alleged personal injuries. The N Milton W. King and Joseph C. Bruce, S115,00018 SOUGHT INWAKEFIELD FUND Mrs. H. L. Rust Asks Contri- butions to Obtain Rocke- feller Donation. By the Associated Press. Mrs. Harry Lee Rust, president of the Wakefield National Memorial Assocla- tion, has called for public con-| tributions totaling $115,000 to the fund | for restoring Washington's bpirthplace, 50 that a similar amount from John D. Rockefeller, jr, might be obtained. In a statement Mrs. Rust pointed to what she called a “popular misconcep- tion” that the Rockefeller gift was un- conditional, and urged that $500,000 needed to purchase and restore Wake- field be contributed in time to com- plete the work in time for the 200th Washington anniversary celebration. Her statement follows: Mrs. Rust's Statement. “Through the courtesy of the Associ- ated Press, as president of the W field National Memorial Association, | Inc., I beg leave to correct a popular misconception in regard to the gener- ous contribution of Mr, John D. Rocke: feller, jr., for the acquisition of the historic lands associated with the birth- place of George Washington. Mr. Rockefeller's contribution of $115,000 for the purchase of this 267- acre land is contingent upon the con- tribution of an equal amount by the | public by January 7, 1930. “The restoration of Washington's birthplace is a task that should be un- dertaken gladly by the people of the United States. No one person should assume to perform this task. Appeals to People. “His generosity is arnulully acknowl- edged by the Wakefield National Me- morial Association, Inc., which now asks the people of the United States to come forward and match his contribu- will be acceptable and will be acknowl- edged promptly. “The association has the authority of Congress to restore Wakefleld, but it must raise $500,000 by popular sub- scriptions to make complete restoration in time for the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington.” CITIZENS’ FEDERATION DELEGATES SELECTED Dahlgren Terrace Association Asks Abolition of Present Zoning System. John 8. Miller and A. F. E, Scheer were named delegates to the Federation of Citizens’ Associations at the meet- ing of the Dahlgren Terrace Oitisens' Association in the Social Oyster House Wednesday night. Chairmen of the various association committees also were named last night, as follows: Health and sanitation, John Miller; membership, E. N. Leach; schools, Mrs. T. G. Kingsbury; g\]th: utilities, A. W. Powers: zoning, W. J. Weber; streets, sidewalks and alleys, E. C. Walters; civic relations, D, L. Jones; police, fire and lights, G. A. Cole; entertainment, Mrs. W. A, Powers: architecture and building, Isaac Pepper; laws and legislation, J. C. Potts; parks, A. Carnes, and auditing, J. S. Miller. The association passed resolutions calling for the abolition of the present zoning system and indorsing the pro- posal in Congress for providing free text books for pupils of the junior and senior high schools. The assoclation also went on record as favoring the bill now penrungoin Confrm providinx for a $10,000,000 school program. communication from the association to the Senate civil service committee urg- ing the bringing out of the Dale re- tirement bill so that the House can take action on the measure also was ordered. CAPT. SHERII.)AN FERREE HEADS 1812 WAR SOCIETY | Henry Randall Webb Is Elected Honorary President at Meeting in Army and Navy Club, Capt. Sheridan Ferree was chosen president and Henry Randall Webb was selected as honorary president at the annual meeting of the Soclety of the ‘War of 1812 in the District of Colum- bia, held Wednesday night at the Army and Navy Club. After the entertainment program, the society closed its meeting with a supper and smoker. In addition to Mr. Webb and Capt. Ferree, the officers elected were: First vice president, Samuel Herrick; second vice president, Willlam Marbury Beall; secretary, William Howe Somervell; treasurer, William Henry Marbury; registrar, Dr. Mark F. Finley; executive committee, Col. Mervyn C. Buckey, Dr. Andrew Stewart, Samuel Herrick, Wil- llam H. Somervell; delegates to the general society, Col. Mervyn C. Buckey, Dr. Andrew Stewart, Samuel Herrick, William H. Somervell. This society is the second oldest in the United States, having been organized in 1814 in Balti- more. CIGARETTE EVIL TOPIC OF PUBLIC CONFERENCE Non-Sectarian Gathering at Metho-| dist Building Monday Eve- ning Announced. A public conference, consisting of a from all denominations, physicians, teachers and leaders in church, reform, educational and social uplift move- ments,” will convene “for consideration of the cigarette evil” on Monday eve- ning at 8 o'clock in the Simpson Me- morial Chapel in the Methodist Build- ing, First street and Maryland avenue northeast. An announcement made by the conference committee, 1103 Vermont avenue, said that Rev. Dr. Clarence True Wilson of the Methodist Episcopal Board of Temperance will preside. The committee said that others to be pres- cnt are: Mrs. N. M. Pollock, president of the W. C. T. U. of the District; D: Stout of the Parent-Teacher Associa- of the District; J. Raymond Scmidt of and others. $25,000 Suit Is Filed. Henry P. Blesser, 3145 Mount Pleasant in the District Supreme Court against the Washington Railway & Electric Co, plaintiff was a passenger in a bus of the railway company which was in col- lision with an automobile of Merriam | at Seventeenth and K streets January 3 | last. He is represented by Attorneys | - — Accepting the invitation of a friend, William Atkins, 35, of Marietta, Ga., went for a ride-in an airplane. The ride cost him his voice, for upon alighting B¢ Atkins found he could not even wi 3 ? $ Every Mode a Fashion-First o= Youth! That’s why Jelleff’'s serves so many of the smart younger set in Washington... first to serve the smart . .. usually first to have the smart thing in Washington ... A FASHION INSTITUTION and always in fashion-with-value quality! No place like Jelleff’s is there, to find Darie Washington NewYork Fashions first! % Galyak high-fashion in Coats 1t is the flat fur that is the fashion favorite for Spring! And first of these is Galyak . . . a smooth, moired caracul that accents the neckline, smoothly following the lines of the coat. Flat Bows All Black are high fashion, too . . . and Another high fashion . . . in here one appears to smarten coats for Spring . . . or black a Worth galyak collar! You'll galyak on beige coats . . . the find this everywhere! new soft kashmir woolen. $69.50 to $125 Misses’ Coat Shop—Third Floor For Juniors—Cape Coats $29.50 Another flat fur . .. caracul ... and the smart scalloped cape that is so outstanding smart for Spring, 1929. } One model developed in basket weave cloth in blue beige, Pilot blue, black! If you would be first to be smart, choose one of these gnck coat of kaghmir coats tomorrow! Sizes 13 to 14. with Wort collar, $69.50. Juniors' Shop—Third Floor The Dressmaker Type Ensemble Suit! The vogue started in Paris of course. .. .every smart fashion emphasizes the soft lines of the French dressmaker. .. .soft collar lines. .. .exquisite details on cuffs of jacket and blouse ...intricate fabric cutting that achieves seeming simple lines on blouse. .. .really they're lovely....and so feminine with- out being the least frilly! Finger Tip to % Coats Springtime Colors and 50"““";:5{ thek Ski{'thm mat:}; include beige, tones, brown, black or entire silk frocks with coats o K b the fine kashmir woolens and + « « plain colors and smart mix- tweeds! tures, $39.50 to $79.50 Ensemble Suit Shop—Third Floor Jacket Frocks—First of All for every moment of the day and evening tone epe biowses 875.40, Just note these three important and varied types of jacket frocks for daytime! Quilted silk jacket type in tri-tone . . . a polka dot about-town suit . . . a checked silk suit with sleeve- less blouse for country club wear . . . and all of them are as lovely as can be! And that’s only the beginning of the story! You'll find —Printed Silk Crepe, sportive types —Chiffon, formal afternoon styles —Plain Silk, street styles —Lace, dinner and evening styles And every frock has its own smart jacket . .. the jackets ranging from finger tip to full length! Bi-color and tri-colors are ever present! This season the monotone is rare! And you'll find the “capucine” tone of Patou’s, blues, chartreuse, Soio8 Ik 1 st orange, browns, yellow, greens. $39.50 to $79.50 Misses’ Frock Shop—Third Floor Lace Jacket $25 Silk Jacket $25 Frocks, Frocks, For Misses For Juniors Sheer, lovely frocks ... 3 styles that have Plain silk crepe \\'it!\ bl-cq]or blouses . . . sleeveless dresses so you may be smart for printed silk suits with plain color b.louut afternoon and evening, too! They come in ... finger tip and 7§ length coat . .. tri-color the most wanted colors . . . green, suntan, i effects . . . really a remarkable collection blue, black. One style is brilliant with for smart youth! Every school and college rhinestone buttons! girl will want at least one or two! Misses’ Frock Shop—Third Floor Juwiors' Frock Shop—Third Floor Here—the Scarf Hat ; ‘And a New After Agnes Slipper for Youth It created a sensation in Paris because it combined the smart Agnes baku hat with a scarf that begins at one side . . . is threaded through the brim and hangs free to enfold about the throat as the Two leathers are always smarter tha.n wearer wishes! one this Spring . . . here’s a new Sorosis 5 pump, “Bolivia,” with a medium round In pilot-blue-and-sun- toe, and new high-low heel . . . ideal for tan! An extraordi- youth: lt‘i?:li smart, e bine —in black satin or patent leather with gunbmcnll‘.:lm?:l; 1 —in gray or sunburn kid wi Our Copy 18 matching lizard calf straps. $25 $10 Millinery Shop—Street Floor Sorosis Shoe Shop—Street Floor Tri-Color For Your Spring Scarves Not one or two , .. but every costume is smartest with a scarf , . . no doubt of it! And here’s a new hand painted style . . . striking in tri-color contrast « ». smart for sports and street costumes . .« of fine crepe de chine and only $3. Scarf Shop—Street Floor Seed Pearl (Constructed) Jewelry Ropes of tiny little seed pearls; wound .into the l very smartest type of b necklaces . . . the kind - that you may wear day- time and evening too! Pendant chokers— $1.95 60-inch ropes some- times combined with simulated jade—$§1.95. Bracelets tiw match— You may complete a smart ensemble for $2.95 Jewelry Shop First Floor The Grain’s the Thing in Bags, $5 A bag's no smarter than its grain this season...the grain that may repeat the one in the shoes to be worn with it . . . these bags have beautiful workman- ship, too, to rec- ommend them . . . and they come in. —Boroso grain goat —Serpent grain calf —Real water snake in suntan, beige, grey, green, tan, brown, blaek. Handbag Shop—Street Floor —just created Page Boy Panties When knighthood was in flower! Remember the delightful little pages! They inspired these panties that the young girl will adore , .. a silk cord lacing . . . a fitted band top ... $3.95 in crepe de chine . . . $5 in crepe satin. Grey Shops—Second Floor Silk Stocking If you haven't worr it . . . buy a sup- ply today! Everything you could ask for .. so luxurious and satisfying . .. Sheer chiffon silk to the top Picot tops Narrow French heels And of course you get the garter-run pro- tection because of the wonderful Gold Stripe ...the silk 100% pure, means glorious beauty and maximum wear. The new Suntan shade are of course present . . . the smart- est shades all for Spring . . . Bermuda, the February shade is one of these 3 pairs, § 5 (] Gold Stripe Shop—Street Floor Extra Gold Stripe Shop—Stoneleigh Conrt, 1013 Ceonnecticnt Ave. 5 Savings on Houbigant’s Powder $1.05 50c¢ for $1.50 size for 75¢ size It’s a special price on one lot . . . when it’s one no more! il,()s—The new suntan shade called Rachel soleil as well as Quelques Fleurs, Ideal Subtil- ite, and Au Matin. Quelques Fleurs, Ideal, Mon Boudoir, and Subtilite. Toiletries Shop—Street Floor Four Styles in Silk Slips $5 —Trillium slips of pure silk with featherstitching and hem- stitching . . . band top and shadow hem . . . flesh, white, navy, black, suntan, —or step-in slips with Alencon lace top and bottom, your sli and step-in in one . . . fles and white. —or crepe de chine slips with scalloped bottom . . . flesh, white, suntan. —or crepe de chine slips with Alencon lace at top and shadow hem ... Wonderful choice isn’t it?...at $5 Grey Shops—Second Floor