Evening Star Newspaper, May 2, 1929, Page 30

30 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ¢, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1929. 0 Le Matin, presented him & mml 5‘fim from a group of men who had - formulated plans for' the first attempt at building the Panama Canal at the hotel. | Prior to the dinner the guests wan- 4 dered once again through Peacock Alley and the other lobbies that had made the | i hotel known as one of the most luxuri- ous iia the world The auctioneer’s ham- mer, however, had already done part of Ch d Ktai its work and many of the walls and flogs were bare. ampagne and Cocktail Era he first day of {he auction brought : 525 000. It is expected that lore the Hotel Passes to Toast in | end of the month, the $2.500,000 worth | of the hotel’s furnishings will have been Mizeral Water. | carried awa WoobpwARD & LoTHROP 10™ 11™ F axND G STREETS 3 |HALF-HOLIDAY EXTENSION NEW YORK, May 2.—A survivor of| ASKED BY U. S. PRINTERS the champagne and cocktail era, the | ) Waldorf-Astoria Hotel passed out of ex- Union Appeals to Hoover to Have istence at midnight to a toast drank m} eroyMenthp Added mineral water. | T . Sousand guests attended the | to Period. final dinner in the grand ballroom. Government Printing Office employes, The menu, an elaborate one, Was|through Columbia Typographical Union, Were $8 to $12 chosen and its preparation and service | No 101, yesterday appealed to President : » y a 60 Pairs Men's Bla directed by Oscar Tschirky, who as| Hoover to extend the' Saturday half- it Pk e “Oscar of the Waldorf” had earned a | ::;";d{:{ i s i SI?L‘&?F, bt Scotch Grain Oxfords, wide, me- : 9 dium and narrow toe lasts. Leath- reputation that extended around the | "' rhe” appeal bore the signature of | o g g ol As the hour of midnight struck the | FTcd S. Walker and William M. Leath. | . L lice el s O Sirick &e | union officials, and pointed out thai | Sizes A 613, 7, 8%, A 9.“ 10, 10', Buesis ose in ,i0ast lo the hotel and | the extension would affect 1,100 print- | B 55 6 61 7 38 societies who long had held their | frs 8nd hundreds of other workers in o] ety Who dong | the Government printing plant. i 7, 1 w : otel. | 'The additional “holiday, it was de- Chpeiand Bpeaks. | clared, “would not only be a great boon | | to Federal employes, but would place them on a working basis more nearly | equivalent to conditions enjoyed in | private emnlu\mml | Remnant Day Savings are 25% and More Remnant Day merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. O. D. or on approval; mail or phone orders not accepted. Colored Glass Ice Tea Sets, Special, $1 48 Sets; including six ice tea glasses and covered pitcher. Choice of green or rose. 24 Colored Glass Console Sets; complete with bowl and two candle Tolders. _Special. . 5c 2 Colored Glass Fruit or Fiower Bowls. Were $4. $1.50 1 Imported Colored Glass Flower Bowl. Was $5. 1 Fern Stand with Copperized Bowl; slightly IMPERFECT. Was $5.50. Now . $3.50 0dds and En lass- Stationery, Special, 38¢ One pound of fabric-finish paper; with two packages of envelopes. Choice of white or gray. The quality is exceptional at this price.” Tomorrow only... Men’s Week Savmgs b Men’s Oxfords, $545 pair Only Two Days—Tomorrow and Saturday— to Take Advantage of These Exceptional iece Desk Set. New 3-piece Summer Suits, special...._.... e o ’,‘,‘;',,,;:-‘,-; P Linen Knickers, plus-fours and rogularfi, spefla], § by o L IR Flannel Trousers, plain eream shades, special .. $7.75 Fine Rayon Athletic Shirts, special 5 Broadcloth and Mercerized Cotton Shorts, special, 55¢ Self-striped Madras and Broadcloth Union Suits, special Straw Hats, new slmpm. spm' al 3 Colored Madras Shirts, plain or striped, R Rrooe, - !)r"f--haal!.f:f“l"r P"rfl Imported Pure Wool Golf Hose, special, pair.._$1.35 3 1 Seen Addresses expressing regret at the passing of the hotel were made by Charles C. Paulding. vice president of | the New York Central, who presided, | and United States Senator Royal S.| o {1 A Copeland. ' ConE e iokiages of egret Game fromamarnal | SoakeNear ’“I’“‘ x°°°’d°d L i, w-re 10 m Higs! Joffre and Gen. Gouraud, military gov- ~ NEW YORK, May 2 (#).—The seis- st ernor of Paris, both of whom had becn [ mograph at Fordham University yes- | entertained there upon visits to this | terday recorded a “very violent” earth- country. quake 5,765 miles southwest of New Oscar was presented with two gifls | York. Observatory officials estimated that Now. 1, Business u-n. Deak rfm. ar. ware: some slighitly i bl P hlarten Wer A Priced one-half and less than half 1 w: original prices. Each...5c to $1.50 - GrasswaRE, FIFTH FLOOR. Framed Pictures TrE MEN'S SwII, Szcoun Fuxm Belgian Linen A silver loving cup engraved “For Auld | the quake was off the coast of Japan | Lang Syne’ was presented by Col. | “if not in Japan.” The disturbance | Walter Scott in appreciation of past | began at 10:52 am. Eastern daylight | courtesies, while Dr. Marcel Knecht, |time, reached maximum intensity at secretary general of the Paris news- | 11:55 and lasted until 12:40 p.m. DerberichS’ TWELFTH=~F S8TS. ELEGANCE WITHOUT EXTRAVAGANCE ForOneDay / FRIDAY Our first quarter- ly inventory reveals the following numbers on hand which in accord- ance with our regular policy. are now _priced for immediate clearance. EVERY ONE IS REGU- LAR BERBERICH QUALITY MERCHANDISE. 39 Coats P (Originally $25-$35) 23 Coats . . (Originally $39.75-$49.75) 19 Coats . . (Originally $55-$65) WOMEN’S DRESSES 103 Dresses . 18 (Originally $25-$29.75) 56 Dresses . (Originally $35-$39.75) 47 Dresses . (Originally $55-$69.75) 12 <t Ensembles $ (Originally $45-$49.75) 6 “x Ensembles (Originally $59.75-389.75) Special, 38¢c yard 300 yards Belgian Linen, ideal slip cover material. In light or dark lavender and pale rose stripes combined with natural. 48 inches wide. 150 Pairs Marquiseite Curtains, in white, cream and ecru. All 214 yards long. Special.......$1 pair 100 Pairs Fine quisette Cur- tains, with flat hem. White, cream and ecru. Specially priced $1.28 pair Large Assortment Short Lengths of Cretonnes, an assortment of varied colors. GREATLY REDUCED % and more FOR CLEARANCE. Short Lengths of Nets. Marquisette and Rayon, GREATLY REDUCED 3, and more FOR CLEARANCE. DrareriEs, SixTH FLOOR. Auto Seat Covers, 35 Were $9.90 These greatly reduced seat covers are as follows:. 1 Willys-Knight 1928 Sedan 1 Peerless 1926-27 Sedan 1 Oldsmobile 1928 Late Sedan 1 Studebaker Commander ‘Brougham. 1928 1 Chrysler Royal Sedan, 1925-26 1 Franklin Sport Sedan, 1927 Studebaker President Sedan, '28. 1 Paige Sedan. 1928 —and many others. Avto Szt Covers, Fountr FLoOR. Sporting Goods Reduced 1 Sweater, “as is.” Was $5. Now $§1 ] Vulean Brassie. Was $6.50. b nuumn':} ssie. Was $10. $6.50 gor $15. Now 1 Valean Niblick Was “ Now ... veos 8250 1 Burke Mashie. Was $6. Now $4 1 Butchart® Mashie. Was 3750 Now . . 1 Vulcan Puter. Was $6. Now. u 1 Burke Cleek (left hand). Was $5.25. Now $3 1 MecGregor (left hand). ‘Was $4. Now . $2.50 SrorTiNG Goobs, !‘mn'rl FLoor. Luggagc Rcduced 1 was 1475, 1. was $32.30. Now X% Luceace, Fourtr FrooR. Week-End Candy Special 2 Pounds, 95¢ 2 pounds of our delicious home- made chocolates, creams and bonbons for 95¢, Canores, Awisir 16, Fmst FLOOR. Trimmings Reduced r Sequin Searf. N et Browm 1'inch wide. Was 51.65. 2 pieces Brown Ceney ( Band, 1inch wide. ' is Were §1 15 . 3 Inches, wide. Wos 3480, "Now nf_m ard Black Net with gold seau inches wide. Wus $5.3¢. Now ‘TrIMMINGS, AisLe No. 20 Fist FLOOK. Books Reduced V2 and More for Clearance Il Volumes “T"l "-170 Set Eaitlon ot Oh r Mo First volume signed by author. Now..... t Us Highly Res ton Porter. Were Children’s Books, Now $1 3 “Bible Jingle Rhymes Now. Hesed Te Si ke Siere Tho.. Now.: Books, AsLes 23-25, Fist FLOOR. gummrr-“flght Checked Nainsook Pajamas, special .. ‘Fancy Rayon 'mvks. sp(-‘l' Silk Bullorfly and Bat ]ws, spc-flal .. 40e¢ pair; [3 pairs, $2 2') White Broadeloth Shirts, special.. $1.95 Four-in-Hand Silk Ties, special . $1.15 Pure Silk Socks, special Brown or Black Calfskin Oxfords, special.. 50¢ pair; 6 palrfi, $2.75 Tan Imported Scoteh Grain Oxfords, bpl'(‘ldl $7.85 ‘THE MEN's STORE, SECOND FLOOR. Algonquin Standard Tennis Rackets, special Pennsylvania Tennis Balls, “Far-Fly” Golf Balls, special SporTING Goops, FOURTH FLOOR. Genuine Topgrain Cowhide Handbags, special, $1: Luccace, FourtH FLOOR. “W oodward Fifty” Suits, $32.50 were s50 19 Men's “Woodward Fiity” Suits, mixtures. Quarter-lined for cool comfort. 40; longs, 37, 39; stouts, 38, 40, 42 of fine worsted fabrics, in gray and brown Regular sizes 35 to 44; shorts, 35 to Men’s Two-Trousers Suits, $24.75 were 545 15 Men’s Two-trousers Suits, in light or dark patterns. TROUSERS ALTERA- TIONS ONLY. Regular sizes 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42, 46; short, 34, 40, 42; stout, 38, 39; long, 39. THE MEN’s Store, SEcoNd FLOOR. Gray English Flannel Suits, $32.50 were s60 9 Men's English Flannel Suits, in light and, medium gray shades. Splendidly tailored. Sizes 35, 36, 37, 39, 42, 44 regular; 36, 38 short. THE ENGLISH SHOP OF THE MEN'S STORE, SECOND FLOOR. Men’s Pure Wool Sweaters, $5.85 "¢ 510 7 Men's Imported and Domestic Sweaters, of pure wool, in fancy patterns. Sizes 36, 38 and 40. 12 Pairs Pure Wool Golf Hose, fancy patterns. Size 10 only. Were $4. Now . 10 Men’s Color dium and large size: Now 40 Men’s Silk Foulard Four-in-Hand Ties, figures and stripes. Were $150. NOW ....ooovvcnvenesss.95€ THE MEN's STORE, SECOND FLOOR. 60 Pairs Men's Fancy Socks, silk and lisle or rayon and lisle mixed. Sizes 10 to 11%2. Were T5c and $1 Now . 0c 14 Men's Light - weight Lisle'’ Union Suits, half sleeves and ankle length. Sizes 36, 38 and 40. Wére $2. Boys’ Spring-weight Wool Suits, $7.75 ‘Were $15.75. 16 Boys’ Spring-weight Wool Suits, serviceable shades and fab- rics. Cut full and tailored to fit. clearance. Sizes 7 to 11, 13 to 16. 10 Boys' Button-on Suits, wash top and wool shorts, with belt and tie. SLIGHTLY SOILED. Sizes 3, 4, 5, 6. Were $5. Now...........$2.75 3¢ Boys' Spring Reefers, of fine fab- rics, tallored into sports and dress models. Tan, brown and gray mix- tures. Sizes 3 to 9 years. Greatly Reduced to .$5.795 170 Boys’ Fine Linen and Khaki Wash Haty, SLIGHTLY SOILED. Sizes 614 to 67;. Greatly Reduced to 15¢ Boys' Wash Suits, of fine wash fabrics. Long and short sleeve mod- els, button-on style with belt. Sizes 3 to 7 years, Were $1.95 and $2.50. Now ... : $1.15 THe Boys' Store, Fourti FLOOR. Taken from regular stock and reduced for 68 Boys' Spring-weight Hats and Caps, i; Greatly mduced S T nd 12;' years, Were $1.65. Reduced 13 “ml Shorts, of serviceable (abrlcs in dark shades. Some with belts, Slzes 4 to 7. Were $2 50 and $3. . $L15 & Wik Ohion) Suls 'ains 4 ount Greatly reduced to 25 21 Union Suits, athletic H 2 years. Greatly Eeduct‘d to 25e 48 pairs Spring-weight Golf "fllQ. sizes 7!2 and 8. Greatly Reduced to . Old Hickory Porch and Garden Furniture Reduced One-Half and More for Clearance 16 pieces O1d Hickory Porch and Garden Furniture, reduced one-half price. $6.75 1 Settee, was $13.50; now . 5 Side Chairs, were $5; now Hickory FURNITURE, FIFTH FLOOR. R Rockers, were $6; now . .$2.95 2 Rockers, were $8; now .... Housewares—Reduced Items listed below are subject to slight imperfec- tions—some are slightly damaged and shopworn. 1 Florence Oil Stove Oven, with ther- mometer. Was $8. Now 5 23 Pruning Shears, Were 65c. Re- duced to .. 354 2 Blue Enameled Perforated Metal Clothes Hampers, oblong shape. Large size. Were $8.45. Now..$4.95 Growing Vine Boxes, with lattice work. Were $3.75. Now ...... 95¢ Growing Vine Boxes, with laftice work, Were $2.75. Nor’s Gem Radiator Shield, 'with water pan humidifier. Tvory finished. Top 13 inches wide, length adjust- able from 24 to 44 inches. Was $8. Now ; No. 5 Gem Radiator Shiel water pan humidifier. Ivory finished. Top 11 inches wide, length adjust- able from 24 to 44 inches. Was $7.50. Now ...$3.35 HousEwARES, FIFtn FLOOR. 1 No. 2 Gem Radiator Shield, with water pan_humidifier. Aluminum finished. Top 9 inches wide, length adfustable from ‘14 to 24 inche Was $5.50. Now 1 Unfinished :pum Clothes Hamper. Was $2.25. Now 95¢ 1 Unfinished Splint Clothes Hamper. Was $2.50. Now $1.25 17 Slip-in Cedarized Garment Bags, “’A\ $18. Now Fruit and Vegetable Peelers. WPrc $1.95. Now i5¢ Aluminum Milk \Ierlllnr fol’ bnblfl‘ milk bottles. Were $5. Manahan's (‘fd-\l’l!fll Bags, size 24x6x37 inches. SLIGHT- LY SOILED. Were $1.35. Now..50¢ Rugs are Greatly Reduced Plain Color Rag Rugs, size 5x9 Were $10. Now Oval Braided Rag Rug, size fixs Was $28.50. Now ... ..$19.55 Rag Rugs, mottled colors; size 8x10. Were $15. Now ..$9.50 nn Rugs, mottled colors; size 9x12. Were $17.50. Now .. ...$1L50 Rag Rugs, mottled colors; stze 4x7 Were $5.50. Now ... $2 12 Rag Rugs, plain colors; size JD\G Were $2.25. Now ... 12 Rag Rugs, plain colors; size 24m Were $1.50. Now.... .85¢ 12 Rag Rugs, plain colors; size 24x36. Wete '$1.25. Now. 20 Chenille Rugs. Spe 1 Super-quality Chinese Rug, 9x12. Was $425. Now..... .+.$195 1 Imported Jacquard Weave Rug, em- bossed design; size 36x63. Was $10.75. Now . ceeenave..85.95 Rucs, Firre FLOOR. 8 Imported Jacquard Weave Rugs, embossed design; size 27x54. $10.50. Now . High-grade C! 24x48. Was $5.50. vos 5 High-grade (henille Bllh Rugs, slle 27x54. Were $6.7: $3 Plain Jade (:r"n Brnldlnom ( pet, size 8.3x10. $71.50. Now Hand-Hooked Illll'!, Were $12.75. Now .. Oval Chenille Rug, size 30\50 Was $8.75. Now $6. g Was $9.75. Now ..... Oval Chenille Rugs, Were $13.75. Now ... 1 Oval Rag Rug, size 4.6x7. $17.50. Now eeed Short Lengths Linoleum, up to 8 square yards. Were $1.50, $1.95 and §$2.75 square yard. Now, square yard ........... 5¢ Pink Willow Ware Greatly Reduced Were more. M nmu-n Fiates . 'Were ‘more. N «n "sous Pisies. " Were more. Now: ach R e G Fruit Dish each ... No 2 A-rr\un Fottery Were 83.50. 3 Teasectet ‘Besaiuie THoldere, Were $1:50. N 2 Talian Pattery Were $3.95. oW 1 Belgian Brass Desk Be Wad Now Fany ot to: Open Stock. Dinnerware wreatis “reduced prices. CuiNa, Firre FLOOR Hemstitched Towels Spccial $3 dozen 20 dozen 22x43 Boott Mill Hem- moc)ml Towe 8 dozen 17x30 Pure Linen Hem- :m.hcd Towels. re Whife Linen Guest Tor Tien “poiat wol, Venice nsertion filet edee. Were more. Now...S1 pai 12 tex14 \hlrrln Doilies. Were 6c. Now reduced 5¢ 2 3cimeh Round u-dem cm 635, Now reduced te h Round Ma: FANCY LINENS, SECOND FIOOR. Novelty Jewelry (’reall_v Reduced Stone French Neckinces, as Now 3. were 325 N ¥ White ‘Stone “Were 310, 2 1 Bracelct was $15. Now *Imitation. NoveLty JEwELRY, AIsLE 10 Fmst FLOOR. Pillows, Greatly Reduced $1 Were $195 to $2.95 20 Hand-auilted Glazed Chintz Pillows. vere. $19: C fanere 32 % Ca- lin Pillows: were 3$2.75 nbieached Muslin Flilows: sinzham "English Print Pillows. Were $2. Prrows, SEVENTH FLOOR. Pillows, Greatly Reduced $2 Were $2.95 4 'Green Velour Pillows. 3 Brocade Pillows with velour_backs. 14 Black and Gold Velour Pillows; hand-decorated. i signs. 4 Round Satin_Pillows Now box edis PiLzows, BEVENTH FLOOR. Single Powder Compacts, 10c ‘Were more. 50; priced for im- mediate clearance tomorrow. 37_Tourist Bags. Were T5c. No 81 Bottles of Ben Hur & Bottien of Ren W Were' 25c. Now 16 Boxes Ben llur Were 85c. 'Now .| Tree. Was $250. Now $1.50 Powder Boxes Greatly Now Now. 2135 Were 31 50. Were $i. Were 75c. TorLerries, AsLe No. 16, Fmst FL PICTURES, SIXTH FLOOR., Gift Shop Reductions French Bronze Lamps. Were 815 ow 3 French Bronze lmn Were aa - L French onze Lamp. 3 Japanese Poiiery Kose Jar We; Cluarette Boxes. Wi ii Aduariams. V«err 112 Now Tes 2.~ Now £ Cups”and hsecers. | Weit »5: & Plates. " Wer each. o § Suear mowh, - Wag 51 1 Cream Fitcher. “was 15c.) GIFT SHOP, SEVENTH FLOOR. Moth-0-no Garment Bags, 3 for 40c Were 3 for 65c. 200: priced for clearance tomorrow. These bags are moth-proof and dust-proof. You will need many for storing your Winter garments. 50 Ell-‘;ltl lllel! lllnlel black and Were s dkerohied !LIGHTLY sou.sn Were §1. :wl ‘Hoider ‘and fed. T Were 15¢. “Now. (% nnmua Tourist Cases; SOILED. n Novelties; SOTLED. Were soe Kow . . " 'Chair " Seat ' ‘Cov sx.xon'n..v SOILED. Were Nono'«s ‘AtsiE No. 22, First F‘l.ool Philippine Gowns, $1-95 Were $3. 16 handmade hand-embroidered gowns in white; sizes 14 to 17. ¢ Extra-Sise PAIN $1.35 33 Nainsonk sitps mmmm wich, me; or Irish crochey “lace: size 3 2. Gowns. olors: In green, lav- ender and peach; sizes 14, 15 Were $2.95_ N & Noveity Fajamas wiih white d 16, Were $195. Corset-Brassieres Reduced, $295 Were $750 to $15. 15 Lily of France and_ Woodthrop corset- brassieres of swami and elastic, boneless; or heavier types of broche and elastic; sizes 34, 38, 39, 40, 42 znd 4. poireite and ‘elastic: size more. Reduc " Saiin Girdics. $ide-hook modm vmn elastic insets; sizes 28, 30 Were $10.50. ' No u Now 81 Bandeaux of lace and crepe de (chine; sizes 36 to 40. " Were more; to’ 6 Licht-welght ~‘Corsei-Rrassiers the slight figures, of striped sizes 30, 32, ow. Conrsers, Tmnn FLoOR. Crepe and Satin Blouses, $2:%5 Were $7.50 to $13.75 10 Silk Ensemble Blouses; tuck- in and overblouse style. In ck, brown, beige and green. es 34 to 40. 8 Silk Broadeloth lnl Radium Shirts: with convertible and high collars. to 42, ln white lnd tan. 75. !“fl Satln’ Bliouses: in nd navy Sives 38 b 4 ow.... in and_Chiffon Biouse: green. pansy. and print. 40. Were 3$10. Now Brouses, TrHIRD FLOOR. Were Women’s and Misses’ Hats, %3 25 Felt and Straw Daytime Hats: priced for immediate clearance. Good colorings: attractive styles. %5 Artificial Flowers. Were 75¢ and $1.25. Now .. 50¢ MILLINERY, THIRD FLOOR. Hats from The Millinery Salon 25 Sports and Daytime lhh. ‘Were much more. Now. 8. 18 Hats. Were more. Now. MILLINERY SALON, THIRD FLOO Juniors’ and Junior Misses’ Felt Hats, $1 Were $5. 12 Youthful Hats; priced for glearance tomorrow. Feit Were 35, MiLLiNEry, Fourts FLOOR.