Evening Star Newspaper, September 22, 1929, Page 15

SPEAKERS NAMED | s s FOR TESTIMONIAL i et N Bishop McConnell and F. W.! Ramsey to Address Dinnet Given W. K. Cooper. 1 Bishop Francls J. McConneli, presi- | dent of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, and Fred W. Ramsey, general secretary of | the national council of the Young | Men's Christian Association, both of New York City, will be the principal speakers at the testimonial dinner to Dr. Willilam Knowles Cooper to be held October 2 at the Willard Hotel. ‘This was disclosed last night with announcement of the program for the dinner by Clarence A. Aspinwall, chair- man of the citizens' committee” in charge of arrangements. The dinner, | to be attended by a large group of friends and associates of Dr. Cooper, will be in recognition of the latter’s service of nearly 40 years.with the Young Men's Christian Association. Retires October 1. Dr. Cooper will retire October 1 as general secretary of the Washington Y. M. C. A. after 21 years of contin- uous service with the local organ tion and more than 39 years of asso- clation work. He will be succeeded by Leonard W.DeGast, now associate gen- | eral secretary. Bishop McConnell, in addition to paying personal compliments to Dr. Cooper, is expected to speak on a topic | of current national interest. He will | be introduced by Huston Thompson, president of the Washington Y. M. C. A, who will preside. Dr. Cooper has | been associated with Bishop McConnell | in the work of the-Federal Council of Churches, having served as a member | of the national executive committee of the council. He also is a member of | the Washington committee of the na- | stripped some of the saintliness from BISHOP FBANCIS J. McCONNELL. Chairman Aspinwall's committee in- | cludes Dr. Luctus C. Clark, Charles W. Dsn‘ C. Graham, Arthur J. May, pre rtson, H. L. Rust, jr.; George Oll& "Smith, Wwiillam M. Steuart and Leon Tobriner. Dr. Cooper will go on the regular re- tirement list of the Y. M. C. A. On leaving active Y. M. C. A. work he will | | engage in lecturflnz on current events. HEARST JOINS FOX New Company Will Produce Sound — News Reels. NEW YORK, September 21 (#)— Formation of a Fox-Hearst corporation, brought about by the purchase by Wil- liam Randolph Hearst of a “substan- tial” interest in the Fox Movietone Corporation, was announced today by tional council and of the executive w0 vyn- ra- committee of the local federation, | g, " o0 awyn-Mayer Corpora D, ooper also has been closely #s- | The new company will produce sound ted with Mr. Ramsey in the na- |news reels, which will be supplied to tional ufivltlu of the Y. M. C. A, Hearst Metrotone News and to the Fox Committee Personnel, Jovietone News. Other friends of the retiring secre- — will have an opportunity to do | Chinese have gone into the hire-car honor to his i hum. musical program. The dinner will |ing one large American firm to 80 out begin at 7:30 o'clock in the evening. of business. LANSBURGH & BRO 7th, 8th and E Sts.—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860—National 9800 A New Price—That Lives Up High-Quality Standard! New Transparent "Velvet Dresses at Featuring Three Styles (Sketched) in Four of the Most Popular New Fall Shades—Navy, Black, 'theen and Brown You've probably wished you could buy one of the new transparent velvet frocks for as little as $12.95-—and up until now you couldn’t. But here they are, of a supple, . shimmering quality (with a cotton back that wears longer), smartly draped into the newest Fall styles. One with Patou’s shirred waistline, one tucked snugly about the hips, another moulding the figure gracefully—surely you. will want to start the season off right, and the only way is in one of these Juxurious transparent velvet frocks. 14 to 20 and 36 to 40. *Cotton Back m. Mr. and Mrs. Jack ' auto service in Shanghai in such num- | Bowle and Fred East will assist in the | bers that a price war has started, forc- | THE SUNDAY STAR, DISCIPLES BRANDED | AS “A TOUGH LOT” Bishop Roubts if Peter, James or John Could Get Into Illi- nois Conference. By the Associated Press. ' DECATUR, 1IN, September 21.— | | Bishop Edgar Blake of Indianapolis, | presiding at the annual Illinois Con- | ference of Methodist Episcopal Churches, Christ's 12 disciples in an addres, be- | (ore thA Methodist Laymen's Conference | Apologlzlng for the ruthless manper !in which he assailed the disciples and offering to halt his talk if the laymen wished—he was not interrupted— Bishop Blake averred that the dlsclples were not saints. but were “a tough lot of Gallilean fishermen, who qunreled ,and swore and were self-seekers.” He <aid the first thing they said when they forsook thelr beats and approached Jesus was, “What are” we going to get out of this?” Bishop Blake declared the disciples | even quarreled and cursed among them- - | selves on the way to Gethsemane, and he surprised the laymen by observing, “I don’t believe Peter, James or John could get into the Tilinols Conference.” The bishop said the disciples deserted Christ at the crucifixion, but went on to say that after the resurrection, when Jesus called for them to come to Him, they were repentant and redeemed themselves. . i Coleraine, Ireland, has decided to offer free to any one who will take 11t away a German trophy gun which | has been lying ct the railway uut!on | since the World War. DANDRUF F ears Sold everywhers | or by mail, Thoe ' botile. Est. C. A. Voorhees. M. D.. Philadelphis to Low-Price, Three Smart Models in Fall Hats - These and Many More—Values at 2.95 Copies of hlghu' nrlcedf hats—and in many in- stances coples of late Parisian successes! Some with brims that sw downward, others witl brims that go off thi face—while many ‘are longer in the back to cover ingrowing bobs. Felts and velvets In new browns, greens, wines, tans and plenty of b'ack. All Head S}lzel. WASHINGTON, » D. C, SEPTEMBER. 22, 1929—PART 1. e AVIATAAYAAZIV)! An Array of Crisp Ruffled Curtains Ready for Tomorrow’s Selling $ 1095 Pair Here you will find atyle: suitable for any room in the house! For your “living” room; plain or dotted Frefch mnrquuelte with double ruffled valance and tie- backs—for your “boudoir” cream voile with colored edges, fancy valances and tiebacks. Ecru and cream! 50-Inch Sunfast Damask, $1.95 . Heavy lustrous quality nyon damask, in a splendid selection of colors and designs—all of which are ex* clusive with Lansburgh’s. Figured and striped motifs—in lovely Fall colors. Anchor Holland Shades,‘ 79¢ Looking for the best in shades? We can't help saying, “Here’s what you want!” Mounted on guarantee ers; complete with fixtures and crochet ring pull. White, cream, ecru, light or dark green. Curtains and Draperies—Fifth Floor Unpainted Furniture Featured Tomorrow $1. Chairs— square - back styles, of well seasoned lum- ber, smoothly hed. Foot Stools— with upholster- ed to s nnd tumed m Eluicr ng uphol- stered to Coffee Tables —oval shapes with mitred edges and turned legs. Tops 14x24. Chifforobes— Telephnne and wardrobes; Table — fitted can tbe finished with spacious to match your shelf; chair fits suite, under the table. Unpainted Furniture—Fourth Floor Make-up table with bench 'and ¢ o m partments 4or cosmetics; mirror in top. Dinner Services That Are Right for Autumn Entertaining \ Fine white Bavaria china, in a choice of three distinctive pat- terns — all with rich ivory shoulders and handles of coin gold. 95- jece set for serving elve persons. ,$32.50 A lovely service from c:echulov-kil, of fine decorated wn,h a:lnty dresden ttern and gold 1 and handles. 100 pieces or service for twelve. $8.49 A dnnty floral design, done in , blue and Of fine domestic chlnl, ivory color ~with, em- edge. 50 pleces. China—Sixth Floor Through Concent;’ated Efiort We Are Offering This Unusual Value In Seamless Axminster and Velvet Rugs Room Sizes $37.50 Rugs we would ordinarily sell for much mores—but through quantity buying, we were enabled to obtain rugs of true merit at advantageous prices; the savings is passed on to you. - They. have that deep, luxuri- ous pile typical of Axminsters. With particular attention given to color- ings and designs—we can truthfully say we have seen no prettier rugs anywhere at this price! Persian de- signs—and designs suitable for din- ing rooms, living rooms and bed- rooms—with rose, blue, tan and taupe grounds. 9x12 and 8.3x10.6. Rugs—Fifth Floor A Demonstration By a Domestic Science Expert ‘Griswold Cast Aluminum Ware Mrs. Mullins, special representative from the Griswold Manufacturing Co., will be in our Housefurnishing Department this week to give daily demonstrations on special methods of preparing food. This $3.65 Cast Aluminum Sauge Pan—During This Event, $2.95 With self basting cover, cool wood handle and especially heavy bottom. Mousefurnishings—Sixth Floor Investigate Our Budget Plan! Lux Toilet SOAP 12 Cakes 84¢ For One Week Only! By buying a dozen cakes you save 1'sc cn every cake— 16c on every dozen. Stock up now. 3 Boxes Large Lux....69¢ 5 Boxes Small Lux 3 Boxes Large Rinso... 5 Boxes Small Rinso. ...3% 10 Cakes Life Buoy Soap, 59 Toilet Goods—Street Floor Right Now---When Most Needed The Generous This Special Price Two Days Only, Pair $6.95 These of good quality long staple wool are closely woven to insure warmth as well as long satisfactory wear. Block plaid designs, in rose, blue, green, gold, tan, helio, grey and red; 66x80 inches. Bedwear—Third Floor * A Complete Bed Outfit, Only $29.95 The bed pictured and three olher attractive models by Sim- - mons can be had at this low . price tomorrow. Any one com- plete with Simmons coil springs or Never-sag Diamond Link springs ‘and a “Slepeking” layer-felt mattress. Sizes 3’ 3" —4—4'6"—all finished in rich-brown shade. . Bedwear—Third Fisor Wool Plaid Blankets 66x80 lInch Size Unbleached Cotton Mattress Covers special $1.33 All mattresses should go under cover for the Winter season—these of extra heavy unbleached muslin are well made with box sides, tape ties and allowance for shrinkage. Sizes for all mattresses. .81x90-In. Bleached Sheets, Special, $1 Not often do we offer a sheet of this quality for $1.00! Fully bleached muslin, evenly woven, to insure long, satisfactory wear. Each sheet hand- torn and neatly hemmed at both ends. Demesties—Third Fioor