Evening Star Newspaper, October 1, 1929, Page 30

| THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. D. C, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1929, OF GAST SUCCEEDS IR COPER AT Is Promoted to Be Exec- utive Head. Leonard W. De Gast, who entered Y. M. C. A. work 24 years ago at the suggestion of Willilam Knowles Cooper, today succeeded Dr. Cooper as general secretary of the Washington Young Men’s Christian Association. ‘The promotion of Mr. De Gast from associate general secretary to executive. head of the organization was the result of a unanimous decision by the board of managers, headed by Huston Thomp- #6n, president of thé assdcidtion. The new secretary hias been with the local | Y. M. C. A, for 15 years. ‘The staff of the “Y” held an in-| formal and impromptu “inauguration | ceremony” this morning when Mr. De Gast assumed his new duties. The staff members presented to Mr. De Gast a memorial volume containing the au- tographs of all of the 78 employes and a brief expression of felicitation and loyalty, similar to the one given Dr. Cooper yesterday. Forsook Newspaper Work. Mr. De Gast forsook newspaper work to enter the service of the Y. M. C. A,, having been editor of the Nanticoke Daily Herald, Nanticoke, Pa. He was born in Ouddorp, Holland, 46 years ago and came to this country in 1895, He was educated at the Nount Hermon School, in Massachusetts, and engaged in special studies at a number of other institutions. < His first service with the Y. M. C. A. was as hoys’ work secretary in Butler, Pa., which office he held from 1906 to 1907. He was advanced to general sec- retary of the Butler “Y"” in 1907. On February 1, 1908, he became boys’ work secretary of the Springfield, Mass., Y. M. C. A. Pive years later he was made educational director. Mr. De Gast came to Washington on September 1, 1914, as boys' work direc- tor and continued in that capacity un- til March 1, 1918, when he was pro- moted to director of service. On Oc- tober 1, 1922, he was made associate general secretary. He has been active in civic, welfare, religious and club iife of the National Capital. § Secretary of Lions’ Club. Mr. De Gast is secretary of the Wash- ington Lions Club and is a_member of the City Club and the Washington Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the Congregational Church, he has been identified prominently with reli- glous work and is president of the Con- gregational Club of the District of Co- lumbia. He is a member of La Fayette Lodge, No. 19, F. A. A. M. He is married, has a young daughter and resides at 3526 Porter street, in | Cleveland Park. | FAVOR PACT WITH U. S. British ‘Admirals Reported a§ Co-, ““operating for Agreement. HOVE, England, October 1 ().—First Lord of Admiralty Alexander last night indicated that British admirals had been prompt to co-operate in seeking agree: ment with America. He told a Labor meeting held here in connection with the Brighton Labor Conference, that when the policy of the Labor govern- ment for reduction in number of British warships was presented to the admiralty he and Prime Minister MacDonald found that the heads of the admiralty were not “the flies in the ointment that they had been represented to be.” Three Couples Licensed. Special Dispatch to The Star. 5 UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Octobe! 1.—Marriage licenses have been issued here to the following: George Howland Chase, 3d, 31, of. Washington and Miss Mary Cameron Hale, 25, of Upper Marlboro, Md.; James Marbury Haw- kins, 27, La Plata, Md., and Ethel Elsie Wheatley, 22, Clinton, Md.; Lyman M. Nebeker, 29, and Virginia Bishop, 20, both of Washington. TABLE D'HOTE ALSO A LA CARTE . . *AMBASSAIDOR» H © ¥ E L DINING ROOM CLUB BREAKFAST SPECIAL $1.00 LUNCHEON . NO COVER CHARGE DINNER MUSIC FOURTEENTH AND K STREETS CARL MILLES, SWEDISH SCULPTOR; REACHES U S. Pupil of Rodin Brings Work: for Chicago and New York Purchasers. Special Dispatch to The Star. NEW ‘YORK, October 1.—Carl Milles, Swedish sculptor and pupil of August Rodin, arrived here yesterday in the Swedish-American liner Kungsholm, | bringing a fountain ?mup fashioned for | Chicago and pald for by a group of ' Swedish-Americans of that city. He | also' brought a fountain group for | Phillip L. Goodwin, New York archi-: tect, to be erected in his garden, and a piece called “Europa and the Bull,” designed for the Cranbrook Foundation of Detroit. . After a few days in New York the sculptor will go to Chicago to deliver his work and to hold an ex- hibition of other statues. i Arriving’ yesterday in the Tuscania of the Cunard Line was Felix Morley, Baltimore newspaper man, recently ap- pointed . general representative of the League of Nations Association at Geneva. He has been abroad for 14 months with his wife and children, | studying thder a ¢ uggenheim Founda- | tion scholarship. EXCELLENT CUISINE «» TEMPTING MENUS «» TABLE D'HOTE A LA CARTE DINNER $2.00 TR A M C ) 4 Ruedes Capucines PARIS ANGLE delaRUEdelaPAIX Actual photograph of exclusive Custom Model Z Burchasedbyns. is for 1,100 francs (’43.56) C”MPARE $6 60 ‘ To the 5,000 Women Who Shop in Paris 1f you started to shop in Paris this morning, you would probably saunter down the Champs Elysées and wander through the usual f: ping haunts. You would take a peek at the ex- quisite parfum shops and step in the famous Parisienne bottiers in the Rue de la Paix, Place ‘Vendéme and Rue St. Honoré. If you knew the place where ‘women of Paris go to get their shoes, you would certainly visit the shop of N. Greco, 4 Rue des Capucines, where we discovered this attractive new model, made of Grison’s ashionable shop- the best dressed newest shade of kid which he calls his “Nautical Blue.” Greco would show you this new model with a skin of this “Nautical Blue” Kid and the Calcutta lizard which he uses.for decorat distinctive design and color combination. And incidentally, he would mention the fact that the shoes would be ready in about four weeks and the price would be 1,100francs ($43.56). If you prefer the original model and can wait four weeks and are willing to 2 hand-mad€ shoe, we will be your order to Greco in Paris and charge you just what he charges us. The Lasts are identical in.measurements and ap- pearance, and the Design is exactly the same. The Leather in Greco's new T-strap pump,is Grison’s "Nautical Blue” Kid, trimmed. with | genuine Calcutta lizard. We went direct to Grison in Paris arid purchased the same ideritical color and tannage ‘for the Regal Reproduction. ive inserts in this pay the price for glad to forward ONE 1327 F Street N.W. (Men's and Women'’s) To the 50,000,000 Women | Who Shop at Home Paris is the recognized source of inspiration for everything that is feminine and fashionable— that's why we send our trained Style Observers every Season to shop for you in Paris. The newest Style Idea for afternoon wear, both | in design and color was this new T-strap model by Greco, made of Grison'’s *Nautical Blue” Kid. We actually bought 25 pairs of the Original £} model and paid 1,100 francs ($43.56) for each ™ pair, so we could show you one Original Greco model and the Regal Reproduction in 50 Regal Stores, from coast to coast. And this is'only One of the many Regal Repro- ductions of High-Priced Hand-Made French’ Models we are showing in our windows. This includes the new Fall shades of Browii, Forest Green, Burgundy Red, “Nautical Blue” in Kid Skins, Suede, genuine Reptiles—high heels jand low heels—straps, ties, pumps—they're all $6.60. Actual photograph of our Reproduction French Model—Selling in @l Regal Stores for ALLONE | PRICE « LANSBURGH & BRO 7th, 8th and E Sts.—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860—National 9800 The Inauguration of the Correct Costume for Formal Afternoon Wear OR afternoon fashions have become more feminine, more elaborate and more flattering! Coats are of rich fabrics and sumptuously furred— dresses have that youthful charm only curves, higher waistlines and longer skirts can give—and hats are strikingly individual! Presented is the com- plete and correct wardrobe for formal afternoon wear — a background worthy of any social function. Models Will Display Complete Costumes Every Day Between 2:30 and 4:30 P.M.—Second Floor Gloves Are Longer for Afternoon —and these of beige kid are lengthened in a novel manner by gold kid fringe. Also white kid with silver kid fringe. $5. For Afternoon True Chic Depends Upon the Hat Something entirely ‘new and fascinating for women who dare to be different! The formal afternoon hat of black velvet—wider at the sides so that its veil can be draped in the true Parisian manner. $25. Uneven Hemlines Rule for Afternoon A model after Patou of sleek shimmering trans- parent velvet that falls admirably into the grace- ful, sinuous lines of the new silhouette. Its quaint collar of ecru lace adds a charming note. $39.50. Darker Hosiery For Afternoon And this sheer all-silk chif- fon stocking has a delicate clock which gives to the ankle that slender look. $4. Pearls* and 3 Crystal Rondells —compose this lovely ensemble for afternoon. Wear a long strand for evening by clasping the bracelet on the necklace. Set $12.95. *Imitation Envelope Bag of Black Suede —is the perfect choice for for- mal afternoon wear. This smart aquue-aha%ed model is trim- med with the new frosty white stones. $7.50. Dull Flat Crepes Are Smartest —for the formal afternoon frock, for nothing so perfectly interprets the new moulded waistline _or drapes more gracefully into longer skirts! The model sketched after Lu- cile Paray; in black or dahlia shade is $35. . Black Suede Footwear to Match A graceful one-strap model whose intense blackness is re- lleved with silk kid trim and heel, which makes it doubly . the torrect choice for formal afternoon wear. $10. The Black Velvet Afternoon Coat A luxurious wrap model after Jenny, which reveals the newest version of the slightly moulded sil- houette subtly but convincingly brought about by intricate seaming. Huge natural wolf collar and cuffs strike a smart contrast. $135. The Ensemble of Transparent Velvet If you're to maintain your repu- tation as a fashionably dressed young person you will not overlook this important costume. The smart- est have metal cloth blouses shim- mering from beneath their jackets. $39.50.