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THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C, DECEMBER 29, 1920 PART THREE. PARENT-TEACHER " ACTIVITIES 2 T 9 : Cl ' s S he Year’s Great earaway. ton Hotel, by the Wednesday preceding the Sunday on which publication is de- . - . ~ . . . . - = A FASHION INSTITUTION Fine apparel for two days more in the Year-End Sales! From juniors to larger sizes the entire store is participating. Many women are investing in coats—some special “buys” have been added—new Spring models brighten up the dress floors—bags, gloves, accessories all offer big vear-end inducements to buy. Josephine Burke Museum, where re- e e 100 New Coats French Shop Clearance Mendelssohn. ! Semi-Annual Reductions in This Gage. Shop of Exclusive Modes . . . The first part of the December meet- | ing of the Gage Association was de- voted to visiting the class rooms and Afternoon and Evening Dresses for Women and Misses . . . . Ranging in price from $65 to $145— V4 of f—$48.75 to $108.75 showed one room with 100 per cent enroliment. Nine blue ribbons were pre- An actual saving of one-fourth the marking of the gown. .. what more ideal time to replenish a wardrobe and to pre- sented to the Summer round-up chair- man and they will be awarded to the | pare for the season’s gayety. . The French Shop—Second Floor “Janette's Christmas Dream” was the of the play given by Miss Flaur- Paris mery's seventh-grade class at a recent meeting of the John Eaton Association. class sang a special song of appre- elation to the association. L, gpAt the conclusion of the meeting, | the members of the asiociation visited | the school building, where they met the teachers in the various class rooms, and then gathered for a social in the | Washington NewYork 4 children at the next mecting. | ‘The association voted to give $5; v toward installing a radio in the receiv- | ing home. A request was made by the chairman of student aid for clean, used clothing. The second grade, Miss Wil- cox, teacher, won the attendance ban- mer for December. L] All parents are requested to enroll s membors before the meeting, January 30, at 8 pm, Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, State president of the District of Co- jumbia Congress of Parents and Teachers, will speak on “Why a Parent- Teacher Association.” The McKinley Manual Training Bchool Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Thompson, will entertain. Macfarland. ‘The Macfarland Junior High School Association met December 20. Following an address on “Child Character Train- ing” by Orin Powers, professor of edu- | e'ai n_at George Washington Univer- | sity, the Singing Mothers entertained } with a number of songs. ‘The next meeting of the association will be Jan- uary 17. Great Savings Are Awaiting You Tomorrow— Coats . . . at these reduced prices 7 o Women’s $65 892X to 982 Coats... Flattering fur treatments on these season’s smartest coats...deep shawl and mushroom collars, deep cuffs of black fox, Russian flat caracul, black lapin, natural wolf, civet cat and black lynx...brown coats, too, furred with wolf, muskrat, beaver, skunk, and brown fox. Straight lines, flared lines . . . re- W/' b omen s $ $110 to $135 Coats... 95 First praise to the all blacks in this group with black fox, kit fox, cross wolf, beaver and krimmer, Persian lamb, Jap mink . . . wolf and fine skunk . . . beautiful lines that are straight or flared . . . smart stitched panels, wrapping models after Vionnet . . . really exquisite coats and fine values at their first markings. Browns in the group, too, and greens as-well. Sizes 36 to 44—Third Floor The Eve Before New Year’s and) sy gay athive’ ..o o v v v here are wonderfully lovely frocks to usher in the New Year and to wear when it be- comes old . . . New versions of the evening silhouette, beautifully developed in flat crepes in the s 00 fashionable high shades . . . tiers and . drapes and trailing lines proclaim certain smartness. Emery-Eckington. ‘The executive board of the Emery- Eckington Association met December 6 in the Emery School. Plans were com- pleted for the next meeting to be held | January 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the Ecking- | ton School. Mrs. W. T. Bapnerman will explain the elective school board bill and the free text book bill. Mrs. ‘W. P. Roop will speak about the State Bulletin. After the business meeting Santa Claus will distribute gifts. Edmonds. ‘The Edmonds Association held Christ- mas exercises December 20. A festive Christmas spirit prevailed and each class, under the direction of the respec- tive teacher, participated in individual pmt‘r:m of plays, songs and Christmas | caro A group in which we accent lace . . . love- Iy laces lending themselves to the undu- s 50 lations of the mode with the utmost ef- . fect in grace . . . exquisite colorings of green, pink and blue . . . At Clearaway Prices Misses’ .50 $89: to *110 Coats.. $69 just received 25 coats . . . wrap and flared and straightline coats with the smart all-black predominating. ..furred becomingly with kit fox, fox and wolf in shawl and muffler collar effects. Spiral and bell sleeves, . . . Browns Parker and Mrs. Daiker; sixth, Mrs. and tans with the proper furs, too. Sizes 14 to 20. nklin; seventh, Mrs. A. L. . J. Fri Phillips; eighth, Mrs. Hild and Mrs. A. Third Floor ‘Whinerey. { Advanced fashions that women will wear in the Southland or the very smart who $ 50 know fashion will take to right now . . . . flowered chiffons of long and graceful skirt lengths .. . b A tree, a gift of the association, trimmed by Mrs. Hawkins, fourth grade teacher, aided by several pupils, added much to the occasion. Association members distributed pack- ages of homemade cookies and vari- colored candy canes to the pupils. The kindergarten was sponsored by Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Crickerd, first A by Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Eschner, first B by Mrs. Gosnell and Mrs. Langmeade, second, Mrs. Joseph Parker, Mrs. Klop- fer and Mrs. McCloskey; third, Mrs. ‘Thomas Crisp; fourth, Mrs. Lichner and | Mrs. Symonosky; fifth, Mrs. Joseph | Charming chiffons . . . best of mediums for the silhouette evening gown of 1930 + .« and there is a new adaptation of Pa- s 50 tou that merits particular mention . . . . narrow and high the tiny belt with jew- eled buckle, Evening Wraps in charming variety specially offered to- morrow at $49.50 upwards. 5 Women's Dre:ses—Secand Floor Tenley-Janney. The first community Christmas tree in this section was sponsored by the ‘Tenley-Janney Association in co-opera- tion with the Friendship Citizens' Asso- ciation. Mrs. Miner W. Buell, president of the former organization, and Frank- ln Rice, president of the latter asso- ciation, made short speeches. Other speakers included the pastors of the Catholic, Methodist and Episcopal Churches of the neighborhood. Carol singing by the school children was a feature of the entirely local celebration. Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter has accepted § membership on a committee appointed For Party Wear Rosador, Sun Tan and Mauve Mist Gold Stripe Silk Stockings! Two numbers in ultra-sheer chiffon silk—with or without lace clock—French heels, colored picot tops. $2.95 pair. Style 590—Sheer chiffon—silk from top to toe—with French heels, colored picot tops—evening shades of. Biscay, nude, The materials . . .Pin seal, smooth calf, real shark, calf trim antelope suede . .. lizard grain calf .. . crepe seal made beautifully with extra com- partments, zipper closings, passport pockets and enamel, marcasite and lacquer clasps. . . . Women's, Misses’ and Junior dress shops all participate in this widespread year-end clearing. Fine choice of models in all departments—for daytime and evening wear.— : : WOMEN MISSES Misses and junior news of im- s]- 5 $19.50 to $25 Dresses Street and afternoon dresses sweepingly reduced for year end. Never more than two or three of one style and a great variety of styles from which to choose. One-piece dresses in the popular coat effects...surplice modes, and flared and straight- line styles with jabots and tucks and tiers... brown, black, blue, green and red. Sizes 36 to 44, Also dresses for larger women portance . . . New frocks . .. Charming prints, crepes and chiffons, in fifteen of the most wanted stvles. Printess models, snug fitting hip by the Board of Education to investi- gate “vocational education.” She is gnhltyL committee of the Community es B A ' S B A ‘ S B A ‘ S atmosphere and magnolia—$1.95 pair. social hygiene, and Mrs. Joseph Sanders, " . ¢ State hé'mh EIRIYIDAD, P attenaing e o o h e o o d Guaranteed against garter-clasp runs and with all the beauty the series of lectures given at the Amer- Gcm‘oni_u.m\"m) wm'm'% In this great Year-End Evenl—SlO and 513.50 Bags dancing and all evening wear. Only at Jelleff's in Washington. L bd’:::f‘gn.?‘g:‘;"fl":lmé.l‘l“ Extra Gold Stripe Shap, 1013 Conrecticut Ave., in Stoneleigh Tuesday over WOL. The next speaker in this series of parent-teacher talks over WOL, at 6:05 pm. Tuesday, | . " . chairman of safety.” Her subject will | f f le ’ nd A lo d g chatrman of eaturing rine leathers a ntelope suede W‘ — r e S S e S Envelope, pouch, over-the-arm and under-arm styles ; 9 'y I GIRL SCOUTS ] % ¥ ol Scouts from 69 Washington troops held their first Christmas cele- | bration in their new headquarters, 1825 M street, on Monday; December 23, at Yule log and the sin t Christms . e Kot e R Reproductions of Vionnet and Patou of its own plans for holiday community v i Vi e ) Black and brown, and green and dahlia as well. Fhich was suspended_ from the. large fireplace e assembly room at head- uarters. Dolls_which had been dress- S4'by the Girl Scouta for the Associsted show, following the regular ceremonies. | lines, high waistlines, boleros, side drapes, even and tiered . house committee, composed of skirts, sleeveless and cap sleeve models . . . lace collars, e chasToTne ... and here are reductions that will make Fall and Winter ing . .. Rust, green, red, dahlia, brown and black. e iy shoes fast disappear...all Fall and Winter models included, Misces' sizes 14 to 20; Junior sizes 11 to 17 . o s : ington troops assisted in trimming the % . Third Fleor 3 § to ‘503 in satins, crepes and travel z.m:-..) ?oummumtyt%hmxlmr tree on without reservation. < s street and afternoon. Marvelous londay afternoon af o'clock. On Christmas eve 50 Girl Seouts took S r is $29.50 to $39.50 Dresses $25.00 to $39.50 Dresses-—O two of | X X ses-—One or two of a munity Tree. A basket of greens was pre- " "S a l' " Ry g P style of afternoon and evening dresses—in sented to Mrs. Hoover by Alice Leake of ers W New styles at year-end reductions,. street, chiffon, ‘canton crepe. net and’ satim, and [ 4 e b . dresses with the new long lines for more who was selected for the honor by Boy the materials which hest express their various § . : i . ormal wear. Decidedly feminine dresses, Scout. headquarters. moods. Therefore, we have in the group soft and_ becoming-_with 2 touch of Jaee; . . . beaded tabs, shirred bodices and sleeves— 1s captain, assisted in the distribution of printed and plain crepe...chiffon and satin. .. oot 4 < i o el tat i of and the fashion details are what you couid ,‘,’;‘;5 ::_‘f:i";flr:‘n:llr.u:;‘s:s‘tt;,r' daytime wear is captain. will co-operate with the colors are green, red, blue, dahlia, beige, brown bodices—cut lower in back—long points that Rockville Charities in their Christmas | and kot touch the floor, Colors: Black, navy. green, program. dahlia, brown, pastel shades for evening. e - Sizes 36 to 44, k .%fi‘fifi’é’ffifibfi?‘éfim. @ .\ $49.50 to $55 Dresses i 4 as eve 5 o Christmas cve and. vhlted the poc $39.50 to $49.50 Dresses Better dresses from exclusive makers of fine Brere aistributea & tamiien by each Gt gowns...one of a kind models for daytime Tailored modes for street . . . done in flat s 75 crepe with even hemlines evening . dresses with long flowing s chiffons, satins and nets exploiting fashion's favorite also a member of the campaign pub- B Mrs. W. P. Roop, State chairman of of silk 100% pure, Gold Stripe Silk Stockings are ideal for fornia, spoke on ““Character Training” | $7 5 0 Court, [J will be Mrs. Henry D. Aller, State 4:30 pm, with the lighting of the each troop in the city placed a record | - € Seee ¥ Golden Eaglets, served refreshments. cuffs and jabots . . . beaded effects, stitching and tuck- part in the carol singing at the Com- Troop 53, in company with a Boy Scout, afternoon_and evening frocks developed in “Troop 18, of which Mrs. C. S. Becker light weight tweed, transparent velvet, ters. Troop 43, of which Mrs, Hoagland expect of much higher priced dresses. The e ey . and evening...beautiful made and finished —_— ' with jeweled buckles, handmade flowers, 28 !!z:{ilt\;;'%efimber&1;’::\;!mx: suede ‘belts, rhinestone pins. The dresses h"nmw.mnl i ey Tt hetiat $12.50 to $15 Shoes themselves in advance princess and flare A banquet was followed by a program modes making use of graceful drapery and during which a film taken at camp last year was shown. Southeast Union met December 17 at T-U_ Government Hotels Bradbu: , by the president. Regular reports were « Biven. Mrs. Arthur, director of White Ribbon Recruits, reported a children's consecration service held in Trinity M. E. Church on December 8. It was voted 10 celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Southeast's organization in February. -Qlln‘"::! dcolsedfl;"h the reading of ““The t e o i 52 36.50 the lowest price of the season . . . slip- pers and pumps in kid, calf, patent colt, reptiles, and satin. Great variety in heels and straps . . . an opportunity to buy several pairs of smart shoes with which to finish the Winter and start'the Spring ... $8.45 Strap slippers, pumps, oxfords and eye- let ties—modes for street, afternoon and evening . . . modes for sports and business . . . All the desirable heels are represented +. and there’s a shoe for your every costume... Shoe Shop-Street Floor flares...brown, beige, green, red, blue and black. $49.50 to $65 Dresses Exclusive gowns from famous New York de- signers repeating the successes the originals made in Paris . . . formal and semi-formal modes in chiffon, crepe and lame...straight- line dresses with' low backs, princess models with high waistlines and narrow belts...lovely lace yokes...A large selection of evening frocks in this gfoup. It's real economy to buy several. Misses’ Frock Shops—Third Floor themes for festive occasions . . jeweled ornaments, high belts . . . flounces and tiers of self material or net. $49.50 to $65 Dresses Dressy afternoon modes in the elegant man- ner that is se necesaary to smarioess in s 75 dresses of this type . .. evening gowns gene 04 formal . . . chiffons, flat crepes and satin with lavish use of lace, beaded embroidery, rhinestone ornaments, Lanvin blue, dahlia, !_reen. red and, of course, black. 4 Sizes 36 to 42, Women's Dresses—Second Floor