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26 STAR, WASHINGTON, NAMES COMMITTEE ON CONVENTIONS, Martin A. Leese Heads Spe- cial Group Announced by C. of C. President. ‘The personnel of the Washington Chamber of Commerce's committee on conventions was announced yesterday by the president, Charles W. Darr. Martin A. Leese is chairman and Wil- lam J. Brown vice chairman. ‘The list of other members includes Joseph Abel, Darrell P. Aub, Miss Sibyl Baker, H. C. Bates, A. F. Brown, C. C. Cappel, Louis C. Carl, Russell A. Conn, T. J. Crocker, Harry C. Davis, George D. Derse James Dewey, Eugene T. Dickinson _ Robert Dougan, Ben D. Dreyfuss, Warner M. Eaton, Loretta A. Imported Kid Gloves— On sale tomorrow Brown, sable, beige, biscay nude, tan, $ 2 -95 grey, black with white. Embroidered or Turn- back cuffs, appliqued de- signs—marvelous gifts. oo e ‘Toiletries 3. —of pleasing * personalities Make-Up Boxes —with decorative tops and large mirror in lid. Green, blue and " orchid, $1.95. i De Vilbiss Atomizers —in a variety of new de- signs, $1 to $2. ‘Isabey’s Perfumes —in floral odors in smart modern packages, $2. Another Purchase of $5 Umbrellas Just in the nick of time All-silk and $3 imported Gloria— plain, with novelty borders and all-over effects — stunning handles of amberite and ivorytone, with tips and ends to match—wooden shanks— big range of good colors. Gift Umbrellas $5-$10 In splendid assortments Street Floor THE EVENING Ennis, Harry 8. Evans, Ed I PR $2,400,000 SURPLUS B. Garrison, George F. Gaul, Mrs. M. | M. Gleason, Cecil R. Grabill, Miss Edith Louise Grosvenor. Granville' Gude, Wil- liam F Gude, Houston R. Harper, Wil- Ao liam H. Hickey, J. A. Johnson, Capt. B. | F. Jolley, Joseph D. Kaufman, George E. Keneipp, W. M. Kochenderfer, | Maurice Kressin, Thomas P. Littlepage, | Edward W. Martin, E. A. Merkle, O. O. | Mills, Robert McP. Milans, Raymond | Lurba, Bert Olmsted. Howell Peoples, Charlés E_Phelps, Water P. Plymale, | Meredith H. Polen. H. H. Rideout, John M. Riordon, B. H. Roberts, Robert J. Rothstein, Sidney Seidenman, Alex- —President Jose Maria Moncada, in his ander Shapiro. G. W. Shockey, Arthur thur | message to @ Joint session of both Esi's%ghb]l;l‘."& s,:"-‘rfg:r’?fi o M(j Sfew: houses opening the Nicaraguan Con- | ner, Austin C. Waller, Miss Florence E. | 8Tess fof 1929 and 1030, said that (IWACTIDNE AW e danne | result of his first year of administration | st . - 3 { would be announced next month. This | Shaw Gives Favorite Dishes. sm;;‘alusldgesknnt dmtclude profits of the o | When Bernard Shaw was entertained | A" part of this Sirmies mar bees oo |recently by the Critics' Circle at a|to purchase from private owners the | luncheon in London he was asked in|Corinto wharf, which handles much of advance what he would enjoy as a the country’s foreign business. menu. Shaw is a vegetarian, and he He also announced that the New “submmed the following: Creme d'orge. | York bankers had relinquished all con- | eufs cocotte, spaghettis gratines au Par- | nection with the national bank and | mesan, pommes nature, timbale fruitiers | railroad, to take effect December 31. | glaces a la Englantine, and gaufrettes. | and that J. G. White & Co. had with- 1 FASHION INSTITUTION Daris Washington NewYork Inexpensive Gifts Gifts need not be expensive to be good . . . or costly to be appre- ciated. . ZAt sany “price . ... the right gifteforiher . . .at!Jellefi’s. President Moncado Reports Finan- cial Situation at Close of His First Year Administration, By the Associated Press. MANAGUA, Nicaragua, December 17. SILK STOCKINGS For the Deb For Mother Styles 870-875. Sheer service, silk from top to toe—pointed or French heel. Sheer enough for smartness, y et strong enough for wear. Duskee, sable, almora, beech- 3 pairs for $5.70 For the College Girl We suggest style 333— new ultra-sheer chiffon— graceful Paris lace clox, French heel and colored picot top. Silk from top to toe — sable, sun-tan, rosador, mauve mist, light gunmetal $2.95 pair 3 pairs for $8.70 For Sister who is in the off ce 49 Styles 530.or 525, chiffon of silk 100% pure—irom top to toe—reinforced with cotton garter hem— pointed or French heel— duskee, sable, afternoon, pussywillow, manon, $1.65 3 pairs for $4.80 Style 590—Style 565, Style 499-—sheer chiffon with choice of French pointed or double pointed heels. Silk from top to toe—colored picot top. Lovely shades. 3 pairs 55.70 3 Really wonderful bags—intended by the maker for January Sales, but snapped up by our buyer — Leathers, Antelopes, Suedes, Silks and Tapestry. The best yet—this purchase of Handbags Tomorrow at Lovely Vests $ the durability of rayon—the loveliness of Glove Silk— Gowns Gowns of fine de lustered rayon tailored with con- trasting colored bindings—round or. .vee .necklines, finished with tiny rosebuds—flesh and peach. Sizes 15,16, 17 Bloomers and vests, full cut garments, well rein- forced bloomers—either elastic top or fitted yokes. Bloomers D. C., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1929, drawn from the management of the|between the ages of 16 and 50. O1 |near future just how many men anu | railroad in November. The President stated that the gov- ernment had assumed active manage- ment of the rallroad under a Nica- | raguan_board of directors meeting in |New York and presided over by Dr. !Juan B. Sacasa, Nicaraguan Minister | | to Washington. FINDS BLIND ABLE TO SUPPORT SELVES Charles Hayes Classifies Work forl 33 Persons at Present De- pendent on Others. ‘The 33 blind persons now dependent upon others in the District of Colum- bia can be made into self-supporting citizens, according to a statement maae yesterday by Charles Hayes, director of the blind for the American Feders- tion for the Blind, who is making survey into the . blind situation in Washington for the Council of School Agencies and the Community Chest. The persons considered by Hayes are A late shipment from France Handkerchiefs 2sc each Gay colored printed linens in assorted colors, with lovely hand-rolled hems adding that desirable “hand touch.” Only in folder. 1/, dozen for Undies! Extra Tomorrow Silk Underwear One more special purchase. One riore fine big lot of Creve de Chine Under- wear—ready tomorrow at 31.95 Dance Sets Crepe de chine, in flesh color, blush, eggshell, white, peach, flesh and orchid — lace - trimmed styles as well as tailored. Chemise & Step-ins Crepe de chine trimmed with ecru Alencon lace or net applique. Step-ins and French Pan- ties, with fitted waist- bands — all splendidly made—well cut and only $1.95. Grey Shops—Second Floor the 25 men in the group 15 could be renotating; 1, the repair and upkeep of tennis racquets; 2, press seating ol chairs, and 1 typist and dictaphone op- erator. the home and Hayes says. Congress has already appropriated $30,000 for vocational training here and Hayes expects to find out in the 276 Priced Hats 5 Most hats bear labels of well known Paris couturiers Blacks Browns Blues Greens Red Purple Sand Pastels Felis Soleils Velvets Satins Bengalines Brocades Metallics Hatter’'s Plush All Sales Final! Men—Consyjt Elizabeth Brewster to solve your gift problems. A. Conservative rhine- stone earring for evening, for the woman who pge- fers a short and less elaborate accessory. $6.50 B. Real stone brooch to grace a frock or hat . .. onyx in marcasite setting ... new triple arrange- ment .. C. Beautifully cut colonial rhinestone necklace chain of rhinestones from which hangs a pendant D. Rhinestone bracelet to match the colonial chain ...thinestones set in clusters F. Three-strand pearl necklace, each strand graduated, sterling clasp F. Long pendant...chain of French pearls interpo- lated with bugle beads and large pearl pendant. $3 G. Four-strand pearl bracelet . . . tiny French pearls held together with fine sterling silver bars, $3 H. Brilliant crystal ear- rings after Chanel in lovely pattern . . . to fall in scintillating shower. ...$5 1. Crystal chain also after Chanel ; flexible chain with shower effect .........$8 J. Crystal bracelet com- pleting the Chanel en- semble, flexible band of crystals, three deep. $5 K. Sterling silver bracelet set with square-cut crys- tals and finished in buckle effect .. ..$5 L. Evening earrings Bande leg bloomers with yokes and vests to match. Sizes 36 to 44. beautifully cut rhinestone and.baguette of .the long formal type that’s so SMATL (oeeevovovosnds$10 jA FASHION INSTITUTIO! women on the list are eligible for train- taught broom making; 6, mattress and | ing. While the 33 persons already have | been investigated and tentatively clas- 1 sl lor training. [ayes expects to The 8 women can be taught|have many more persons on his lisc sheltered industries, | by the end of the week. China plans to spend $39,228,000 on new highways. Reduced only to make room for our Spring stocks All head sizes from 20-inch to the 23%4-inch large head size. Tailored Hats Dress Hats Dance Hats Coat Hats Misses’ Hats Matron Hats Large head size hats $ N Washington NewYork Food Dried by Sprayer. ! Milk, milk products, fruit juices, choc- being dried by an atomizer which has been invented in Denmark. that in the process the vitamin content |is retained and none ~‘ the products olate, margarine and rubber latex areito be dried is damaged. DON-ALLS AW A Smart New Gift! Hlustrated with matching smock DON-ALLS SMOCKS 33.95 Both Plain and Printed Cottons —in Exclusive Patterns Don’t limit your gifts of Don-Alls. This new trouser costume appeals to almost every one. Morning Frock Shop Fourth Floor s A FASHION INSTITUTION Daris Washingten Nawlork Smart Jewelry After all, jewelry is a gift that ap- peals to every one . .. mother, daugh- And here is just the piece: for : eachi: ofi-themi. .\ ter, sister, aunt. Our Doormen will park your car while you shop. M. Rhinestone and bag- uette chain to match ear- ring with modernistic pyramid drop N. Bracelet completing the baguette crystal and rhinestone set . . . a flat- tering wide brilliant band. $7.50. 0. New double pearl but- ton earring made famous by Gloria Swanson and named after her ....$1.95 P\"‘.labora(e pearl neck- lace®. . . triple strands with baguette crystal and marcasite clasp and three loose strands. $10. Q. Real stones are inimi- tably smart...earrings of chalcedony on marcasite chains glow softly blne against a pink lobe. $5. R. Real stone necklaces . . chalcedony with mar- casites match up a lovely accessory set. $7.50. S. Bracelets of real stones . .. the third piece in the ensemble are dainty bands in the marcasite setting. $5. T. Compact imported from Italy...genuine cloisonne with gold ‘trimming . . . for her favorite loose powder. $10. U. Pearls in the fashion- able opera length with white gold clasp are sur- prisingly good looking, $3 V. Dinner Rings . .. real stones, too, and set with marcasites for special cos- tumes. $7.50. W. Brooch in the fashion- able Rue de la Paix set- ting . . . baguette crystals and rhinestones . . . double It is said