Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1929, Page 33

ARO BY NANNIE Philanthropic ladies were holding a ge sale—as philanthropic ladies often do. This particular function was suffering the lull of a rainy morning, when a heautifully Intentioned patron- ’ hurry, followed by 73 I _m told the rummage 7 clerk exastly what | a man. The lady’s haste end the man’s expression UND THE CITY LANCASTER. The criminal, being of the wisdom of the authority we know as a Wise Old Owl, felt that 1t was more likely to be that she had eaten more than was good for her, She had experience to go by. Cuba’ Rushes New Capifil. HAVANA, April 20 (#).—The Cuban government has tripled the number of workmen on the new national eapitol in an effort to have the building ready Seeing London Social. Life Revivified by Wales’ Appearance at Dance BY JOAN LITTLEFIELD, Staff Correspondent of The Star and the North American Newspaper _Alidance. LONDON, April 20.—Now that the Prince of Wales has started to dance again London social life is really itself. The prince’s first appearance inthe ballroom since the King's illness was at the Empire Fellowship ball. This event, held in a spacious house in Upper Grosvenor street, was very fashionable, and one of the most crowded social functions of the year. Rex Evans contributed to the cabaret, and among those present were the Hon, Evan and Mrs. Morgan, Lady' Cunard, L.?‘rd Scarsdale afid the Austrian Min- T, ‘The prince, Who doubtless will set a fashion with the red flower he now wears with evening dress, has & most enthusiastic style in dancing. He grips his partner firmly and his steps and nldsztxzm which hnh rforms grea y, are so ol leasing to him “that they would d{u%n m: sternest. critic. Occasionally he stamps his foot loudly, and when the music ceases he stops with evident reluctance. ‘The Duke of York is the most ortho- dox dancer among the princes, He studies the floor carefully before he ventures on its polished surface, and then proceeds to dance himself in by a series of quiet rounds on the outer edge. itly as he dances. And left hand clasps his partner higher than that of the average dancer. He favors plain white pearl studs in his shirt front, and his collag and bow are rather larger than most. A Building Completely Biack. London's latest bullding is entirely black, the only completely black build- ing in this country. It street, off ty's Tudor 3 and its walls of polnhzd granite glim- mer with a thousand colors as they re- flect the chai lights of day. In sunshine the buil dazzles, at sunset it glows, and when London is s in blue hage, it, too, takes on a bluish tinge. At night the building is to be flood- lighted in different colors, and it prom- ises to become one of London’s evening showroom the spectacles. on ground floor is lined with & cream marble called travertine. In one corner is & Moorish staircase. J. C. Squire, eminent English critic, editor and poet, has written the lbretto of a musical comedy for which Arm- S e 1 o e e y Pro; w on 2 cricket tour in Somerset. Mr. says the plece is on the lines of Gil- bert, only more farcical. Mr. Squire has written two gphyl Te- cently, one a toral, and is, of course, part aul with J. L. Balder- ston of “Berkeley Square,” now being revised in the West End. Mr. Squire is a parodist, historian and politician. He also likes to shoot woodcock, but his ruling passion cricket.. He not only plays it vigorous! ;“ma“dlmy v but n.'!' e{:ebn'ad N!"z arra. E) mee of foxhoun k nearby, but‘ the cricketers 'erepl!:: daunted and all turned up in flannels, My, Squire’s team Inciuded Rafe Strauss, | |; last whose book on Dickens appeared year; a bandmaster from the British Broadeasting Corporation, and Capt. Reginald Berkeley, playwright and poli- ticlan. Burley, & hamlet of 160 Eeopu in Yorkshire's lovely wharfdale, is becom- %‘hwvn as the “Village of Play- hts.” It has just held its third wufim in short play-writing and production. Fifteen plays were performed and five is ! reached the final, and though none is likely to reach the professional stage, few Lve been dull. Among the finalists Ifx;“ trhe mmlget:unm have been a chauf- , an innkeeper, a gamekeeper, a solicitor’s clerk and a typ?n. i ‘This village 1s typical of the social revolution sweeping the north o’ Eng- and. Life, manners and customs are altering in indusirial districts. Miners play golf and tennis and act in Shake- speare. pit girl recently took the principal part in a Pinero play, and factory hands have been seen as Portia, Jullet and Peer Gynt. (Coprright, 1929, by North American News- paper Alliance.) . Approximately 5.000 officers and men and 55 vessels of the United States Navy are at present in Chinese and Philippine waters. ess entered in a 4 i C for the scheduled dedication on May 20. $&ZF had bappened? | ~ e+ Women understand % li;\llxe things so 7 ! E)Q“e“éh,}‘Mls. sl:}x):k, 1 U Srercont 1 conateds ||| WHERE COURTESY A STORE THAY | corZ7#& D sus, \g-overcoat 1 donated, . don’t you?” Mrs. Blank rte- culled it perfectly. It looked almost as good as new, but #t was three years old, and now that Winter was over and her husband had & new Spring coat, Mrs. Patroness had decided 1t ‘was better to give it to the poor than to run the risk of moth holes. With the coat came a ‘derby that she felt she should get rid of for her hus- band’s own seke, he looked such a sight | in it, and every necktie he owned. ex- cept the one he was wearing, and a couple of white ones for when they % went out evenings—oh, yes, she remem- bered the coat—for which an old col- ored customer had already paid a guar- ter on account— | LDy e e Khaki-colored cloth and has open or T don't get & cent for Spring shop- |f| €1ds: ping—the mean thing.” ‘The mean thing smiled grim indorse- ment, and the rummage clerk went to & curtained shelf and produced the coat and derby. “You are fortunate” she told the man, as he welcomed his garments from the philanthropic clutch, ~“I wanted $5 | for the coat and 50 cents for the hat, | but I had to let an old colored man have both for $3.50, on time.” ’ “I paid $75 for this coat a couple of seasons ago, and it has got to last me another—and the hat was $6 last Fall.” The man was mad, but a streak of | humor lightened his wrath, while the | wife shook her head at the rummage | clerk—though careful not to let him see | The HUB Furniture €o. 7' s Dsis | GREEYS THE VISITOR PEOPLE EJtE " Ppr;h Glider | Here's solid $ 1 6. 75 comfort o n t h e porch for the Summer days and eve- nings. This glider is covered in Couch ammock Stand and Canopy Extra $9.75 Covered in khaki-colored cloth. Complete with spring and chains for hanging. A Week Pays For Any Refrigerator Hardwood Porch Swing Slat seat and back, complete with galvanized metal chains ... wyoolils $1.98 her. | What the poor old customer would | “Alaska” have "1) say, \v)m})1 }:;(caz)r;‘ back to pa_\{} o nent | S B - . . 3 B e titdiy ot alivoet s ‘gpod | = $23.95 Cavalier $1595 Cavalier Drip Pan, Tongs, Ice Pick “Alaska” Top-Icer 3-Door And Shaver as new, would doubtless make good literature of the human-document Sort, | but, after all: It is only proper that to the owner | | should belong the spoils. * %k X X A $34.75 Refrigerator $29.75 Refrigerator Less $5 for your old refrigerator $18.95 Refrigerator Less $5 for your nl:l refrigerator $21.95 $16:95 4-Passenger Lawn Swing GOOD conscience is a noble asset and common sense is generally sat- | isfying, but neither of them is a bit of $7.95 elp if you are ceught in the sartorizl 3 $ ] 0.95 blaze of a fashionable musical comedy | v ' cloth suiz and umbrell—gloria— Folding Lawn Bench Handsome hardwood case, e ’7 i ks Canopy Extra R e Made of hard- with three compartments. | This style iced from_top. Teh medium size “Alaska” [ . @ 'fi_r"f,;:;‘f;‘, e Substantially made of hardwood, with built-in features you'll et > finished in natural and red. Slat all around. Every woman Knows. Two entirely genteel women went to | wood, slat_ seat $1.19 the theater on a night that was chill | and back. Priced and gusty, with raindroppy intervals specially low at $L19. that seemed to call for comfort rather ks % were comfortable, seif-respecting women, fi/\ /\/\ /\/\fi' ‘ a Nationally Known Radios, $10 Down ¢ ‘ with cork lining that guaran- tees perfect refrigeration. Hardwood case. N AN OIL COOK STOVES, 50c A WEEK “DANGLER " S O "FLORENCE’ Generous ice capacity. Nicely made and finished, one shelf in food chamber. Generous size. A most satis- factory style for the average size family. seat and back; bolted construction— no nalls used. like. Cork lined. Less $5 for your old refrigerator, - il % Hose Reel and 25 feet of Hose $3.59 special price for s splendid com- who looked as if they had bank ac- counts, but goodness they were plain! Having _arrived early, they were serenely oblivious of the low-downness of their attire until a friend sailed down the aisle in a scrumptious wrap, billowed it over her seat-back and came over to exchange greetings—all in nile satin and lace, lots of lace—and jewels. More scrumptuous wraps, bare heads mostly bobbed, bare arms up to where they begin, bare necks, shoulder blades and lavish' spines; fans of pink, yellow and blue ostriches, Greek fillets and FRESHMAN YOUR ULTIMATE RADIO i floaty scarfs—all making so many beauty spots around the cloth-suit women that, when the show was over | and the two were in a street car going | . home—with a couple of Way-up Stars Sl::lad:e‘r trying their best to shine—the one who wore eyeglasses on a_black cord un- Joosed the pent-up Utica that had raged throughout the three acts (one| minute between the second and third)— “What on earth made you wear that dowdy dress?” “It isn't dowdy. It is almost new. And I wore it because it was rainy and | cold.” “Oh, I looked as tacky as you. ‘What | are you saving that white silk for?” “For proper weather—I thought I was all right for a wet night.” “Then you were never more mistaken | in your life. As for me, I felt like 2 * cents, and looked it. Next time I go to a thing like that, T'll wear my best gown if I have to swim, going and coming.” “Don’t be so hard on yourself—I thought you looked real nice.” *'Well, that's more than I can say for you.” “I'm sorry.” “Shut up. You couldn’t look any worse | . .Chair canvas stretcher. i 2-Burner Style $19.80 Top Extra 2-Burner Style $17.95 Top Extra Model No. 71 $12750$137.50 than I did, if that's any comfort.” | f : f : . At & At AT F avhioh S Jusb to| An all-electric Radio Cabinet s of finely A new and modern Radio Cooki : ¢ The § Perfecti prove that m;m come occasions whe:' set of the highest type. finished Walnut veneers. {r‘ctwer—altelectnc with thisO&;:gisozu?t'; 2‘51 ;::Z:k‘;l Qtov: M:d“s‘°n‘;!in"f‘:1;§:;:: Florence oil cook stoves neither a good conscience nor common | § % i i ic \f i i S . Cabi 24 » i Sonse 1s the least bit of help. Console cabinet of beauti- All electric! No bat- ;:’"ha:,'dc,o,mfl;ak‘fcr“"(,:gm;,f 4% with gascertainly less ~in the average home. The and ;’;{‘,’"{‘;“L’;, :Cr:’\',“:’,’}:'"“l Every woman knows. fully polished walnut teries! Not evenanaerial goyred walnut. Ask for a P h R k expensive. . This stove has = style offered has TWO The wickless burness pro- 'R veneer. Tubes extra. necessary. Tubes extra. ra : orci ocKer wickless burners and the top ~ BURNERS, provides blue- yide j t o ant: 3 lemonstration. it EXTRA. Al heutsand v neat wd }1 e instant heat for satis- s EX actory cooking. Model No. 591 2-Burner Style $11.75 Top Extra MagneticSpe_akér $89 IT has heen doctrine for a thousand | § 16 efficient. Top extra, v years that confession is good for One Freshman $220 Model Complete With Tubes, Special, $179 the soul. The truth of this dogma is ’ given added proof by a friend who $1.98 L] “ ‘fessed up,” like this: > Made of maple—natural finish L afaitts 2 “I was enjoying the evening at one > : —double-woven splint seat. ‘;\/\/W\/ of the Spring teas, when the old friend I was hobnobbing with passed me a Plate of small cakes to go with our ices and, at sight of that_particular sweet . ¢ £ known as ‘kisses,’ which she was frankly Rustic enjoying, I suddenly opened my heart— like this: Cedar Chair T never shall be able to look & kiss cake in the face without a most awful ee $ 29 inward disturbance, caused by guilty ‘4 memory. When I was a child, with my 4 Made of mother a lone provider for a large fam- dly o litle children, life vas some- ng of & problem. She was so bent on ‘ l ’G an education for each of us that every PayS fOl' a R g little pleamire tad to be sacrificed to 4 =) S S achieve it. But appetite and longing fill— = F bark finish. for sweets kept right on developing just il - o 3 e SRS Rustio Gedar Chair mported Grass Rugs | *\rrsouares * TRA right near the school was a bake-shop [] T e s A el oo X fine ok New, fresh and attractively patterned rugs for Sum- Decorative, - sanitary and serviceable rugs for year ° e mer. Serviceably woven—in all sizes for small or large | round use. No borders but attractive patterns and colors, Folding Chair or lawn .. $1.69 rooms. The following sizes are specially priced for 2 the Spring Opening Sale. . 8-4 Felt Base Floor Covering es. ““Many times I felt like breaking the Felt Base Runner glass, grabbing all in sight and running 79¢ “Of course, I knew it had been lost by the owner—I am not trying to hide my infamy—but I seized it, and like a dart was off to the shop and ordered the whole amount in kisses, And like the little glutton I was, I sat at a mar- ble-topped table and stuffed until I was not only unable to touch another kiss, but felt more horribly nauseated than at any time before or since. There was . 48 such an awful lot to be eaten, bags and - bags and bags. f HedTh'z bl%lfullthltaw:fi! s“}i‘ Ieu:t I ur; school and slip) several . . . chums at recess, for, before that time, Stick Willow Chair 1 did not feel able to leave the shop. Natural willow “Then, to my horror, I heard the —comfortably de- $ 49 story of the poor little girl who had L u!d« Sale . for my life with my stolen treasure, S k Then, one morning as I neared the YD Assorted patterns, 22%; school, along frisked the wind and laid (X0 9x12 feet . . .98 inches wide, Cut from full (Every yard perfect » at my feet a crisp new dollar bill. OO ‘. rolls, all perfect 33 Cut from full 39 | goods. Special, yard, C | rols, sq. ya...... (4 Jnde o bare. (Y L)) 8x10 feet . . $2.98 6x9 feef. . . $2.29 Better Grade of Wire Grass Rugs . The season’s most elaborate patterns and color com- binations. A big assortment of brand-new freshly arrived rugs, Come and make your selection early, Choice of Two Sizes $9 95 DXIR TeRt oot LS G0 Moty o e S 8695 finish. Slat seat and back. Bissell’s Carpet Sweeper Tk setroe, Bl e oo 93,79 New Tie-Back Curtains With Valance Trimmed with col- 79(: ored ruffles; im blue and rose. Criss-Cross Curtains Pair, $1.39 Of voile in ecru shade, finished with ruffles. 5 No Phone or Mail Orders Fiber Rocker $3.98 Roll-arm rocker of brown finish fiber. Comfortably de- OF 810 feet. i iusn,itvas been sent with the money to pay the teacher for something, and who, ever | since its loss, had been in hysterics, since dollar bills in her house were no more piatsia than in mine. “No murderer in his death chamber ever felt more poignant stabs of remorse | fot his crime, nor was more agonizingly unhappy, and to come out and tell the truth in the mattex seemed a physical impossibility—for I Never did tell. Not > even that night, when I was o ill as to frighten the entire household. There ‘was no way I could make good to the little girl. So, that's why I have never been able to eat a kiss cake from that | <ay to this—which is practically my ‘whole life.” The friend who had heen nibbling at the kisses throughout the confession | suddenly put the last bit aside. 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