Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1930, Page 8

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON. . C., ANE MENORIAL " SERVIEE PLANNED Exercises to Be Held at Fort Myer, Sponsored by U.S.W.V. Ceremonies in memory of the men | who lost their lives on the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor 32 years ago | will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:15 | %’c]uck in the riding hall at Fort Myer, a Speakers at the exercises, which are sponsored by the national order of the United Spanish War Veterans, will in- clude Dr. Orestes Ferrara, Cuban Am- dor; Senator John M. Robsion of Kentucky, and Department Comdr. Lorin C. Nelson of the District Spanish ‘War Veterans. Special invitations have been sent to members of the Senate and House of Representatives and the heads of Gov- ernment departments, many of whom | have accepted. | Governor to Preside. ! Gov. Fred W. Green of Michigan. | commander-in-chief of the Spanish War Veterans, will act as master of | ceremonies; Jeanette McCaffrey, Wash- | ington's young soprano soloist, will sing “The Star Spangled Banner”; Fred East | will render a selection and the United States Marine Band. under the leader- | ship of Capt. Taylor Branson, will give a program of appropriate music. | ‘The arrangements for the services have been made under the direction of | Past Department Comdr. William L.| Mattocks, chairman of the Maine memorial committee. One platoon of Marines, one platoon ot Bluejackets and a troop of Cavalry | will form an honor guard, and the Ma- rines will fire three volleys preceding the sounding of “Taps.” The riding hall will be decorated . under the direction of Lieut. Col. U. S. « Grant, 3rd, director of public buildings : and public parks. % Exercises at Arlington. %1 Preceding the exercises in the rid- Tuing hall the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans will hdld brief o Services at 1:30 o'clock at the Maine | jo shaft in the Arlington National Ceme- sdstery, when they will place wreaths ’“.flemthy President Hoover on the monu- wgsent. W'The program in_the riding hall ;uawhich will be broadcast over a com- b ensive hook-up by the National -37Broadcasting Co.. is as follows: i Master of ceremonies, Gov. Fred W. n, commander-in-chief, United | J$nish War Veterans: overture, “Song ' f. the Marching Men” ‘(Hadley), United ' Marine Band, Capt. Taylor 30 , leader: call to order, William - . ‘Mattocks, chairman of the Maine ial committee: presentatien of colors, color guard. United States Navy; on, Capt. A. F. Vaughn, United te§ Army chaplain, Fort Myer, Va.; . -Hred East. accompanied by the t ‘Msrine Band: dress. Dept. Comdr. “JEMFR C. Nelson of the District De- Upper left: Gov. Fred W. Green. Upper right: Miss Jeanette McCaffrey, soloist. Below: William L. Mattocks, chairman of Spanish War Veterans, ar-, ranging the ceremonies. partment of Spanish War Veterans; selection, “Battleship Maine” (Fulton), Marine Band; address, Dr. Orestes Fer- rara, Cuban Ambassador to the United States: selection, “American Patrol” (Meacham), Marine Band; address, WATCH AND CLOCK ° REPAIRING Clocks Called For « Delivered - Guranteed| National 7280 | | Next to Keithiy An Unusual Offer Distinguished ten-piece din- ing room group in solid mahog- any with crotch mahogany panels. Expressive of the rare genius of Duncan Phyfe, Chip- pendale and Sheraton. Pieces may also be purchased sepa- rately. Special in the Sale at.....$400 Here Are Values— Not Merely Reductions MID-WINTER CLEARANCE you have been putting off buying furniture, here is a most timely and delightful F I piece of news: Baum’s Mid-Winter Clearancc continues! not only important reductions throughout our four floors—but the values for which Prices, while always definitely low for the type of fur- Baum’s has long been famous. TAKE PART IN MAINE RIT Senator John M. Robsion of Ken- tucky; march, “Stars and Stripes For- ever” (Sousa), Marine Band; vocal solo, “The Star Spangled Banner,” Miss Jeanette McCaffrey, accompanied by the Marine Band; three volleys, platoon |of United States Marines; ‘‘Taps,” | trumpeter, Marine Band; benediction, | | Samuel G. Mawson, department chap- |lain, United Spanish War Veterans. The railroad sleeping cars in Central Africa are made of metal, because the | ants would very quickly destroy wooden | sleepers. ter work . . for estimate. 710 12th St. N. W. niture we offer, are never lower than they are right now. This year finds our Collection at its most varied and beautiful peak. In the choice of living room, dining room and bedroom furniture—in designs, in woods, in values— it is an opportunity of first importance for all who would know the double thrill of enduring beauty and worthwhile savings. CONNECTTI CUT AVENUE Opposite Mayflower Hotel Il e | G00d Business . but don’t confuse fresh air with dangerous drafts! Murphy Special Window Ventilators Admit the Air—Keep Out the Draft! Here’s a ventilator easy to install . . . need- ing no attention whatever . .. a first class investment in health. vour office before March winds arrive. EJ Murphy INCORPORATED It is an event that offers DEMAND FOR PENSIONS MADE BY COMMANDER Head of Disabled Veterans of Amer- | ica Advises Congress to Act. Before leaving Washington yesterday | | after a two-day visit, Willlam J. Mur- phy of California, national commander of Disabled American Veterans, issued 2 statement in which he warned that; “unless and until Congress meets the matter of our uncompensated men, the demand for pensions will be irresistable.” Comdr. Murphy had an interview with President Hoover during his visit | here on the whole subject of veterans'! legislation and spoke before the veterans ccmmittee of the House at the invita- tion of Chairman Royal C. Johnson.| He was personally presented to the House by Representative Phil Swing of | California. He returns to Washington February 22 to be the guest of the As- | sociation of War Veterans in Congress. “Relief for disabled World War men who have thus far been denied any fin- ancial benefits by the Government is | the most discussed- matter among the veterans of the country, according % the contacts I have had in the past two | months, during which I have visited hospitals and groups of the disabled from border to border and ocean to ocean,” he said. | “In our judgment, this session of Congress should not adjourn withou* | adopting the necessary legislation (o bring about a go-ordination of the Vet- erans’ Bureau, the Pension Bureau and other Federal agencies handling rellef | of the war's disabled, and there should be established a permanent medical corps to improve the medical service which the disabled are to receive.” Fresh Air Is Give your employees fresh air, and they will give you more and bet- Put one or more in Ask © National 2477 FEBRUARY 9, 1930—PART ONE. The PALAIS ROYAL | G STREET AT ELEVENTH TELEPHONE DISTRICT 4400, We Bought 1,000 of These Handmade Philippine and Porto Rican Gowns They're Really $1 to $1.59 Kinds 9 3 ; And a thousand won't be too many, when Washington wom'en discover how lovely they are! Exquisitely fresh and dainty, they are not only handmade, but beautifully embroidered and scalloped as well. Of nainsooks and fine batistes, in white and pastel shades, they have various becoming necklines and sleeve lengths. All cut full and roomy, with generous hems. Regular and extra sizes. With Two-Tone Embroidery Also included at this special price are handmade slips and step-ins in attractive, dainty styles. PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor Sale! Thousands of Yards of Plain and Printed Silks For the Spring season, offered at very moderate prices. New designs, new colors, with a style appeal, as well as price ap- peal. All-Silk Flat Crepe, yd. 1 49 Printed Flat Crepes, yd. 1 95 Attractive value at A low price of a good quality. Both light and dark shades shown in this popular silk. Sale! Imported Waxed Flowers T We've Seen Nothing )o Equal Them Under 25¢! Roses! Poppies! Tulips! Cosmos! b Thistles! Jonquils! Cornflowers! Printed Ruffswah, 1.95 yd. Gay, gorgeous blossoms, for table Printed Sy-Tee, ?-29 Yd- decorations and all homs-hrlghtenm%. These prints are shown in charming guaut,y in no way to be confused wit] gay-hued 1930 prints. We commend lowers usually sold at this price— these silks for dresses, ensembles, these are so lovely you'll want to buy waists, pajamas, parasols, children’s dozens and dozens! y dresses and coats. All the most wanted colors + PALAIS ROYAL—Second Floor Sorry, but No Mail or Phone Orders, - None Sent C. 0. D, No Exchanges. - PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor An assortment that is as fascinating as it is large and varied. These prints are done on an exquisite quality flat crepe; a value that is quite unusual, in a large selection of patterns. Plain Nanoha, $1 Imported Plain Chiffon Plain Ruffswah, 1.49 yd. . 1-95l Y:{'dh - : Thi: vy e, diaphanous fab- Plain Sy-Tee, 1.95 yd. Fic Wil b sach in evidetice thi sea- son. Forty colors. We are also showing Twenty fashionable shades in these smart fabrics. » Shantungs for Sports Wear No others can surpass these three in quality or compete with them in price. Do’t t‘ke to Brag—But! These Smart New Dresses 3.95 —are so attractive, so smart and such exceptional qualities for the price that we feel justified in being proud of them. Gay New Prints Silk Crepes Georgettes Chiffons New Style Features Closely fitted shirred bodices, shaped circular flares, drooping cape effects, lingerie touches, flaring cuffs, even hems; high, slightly bloused waist- lines; long sleeves with deft dress- maker touches; scarf collars, smart- ly tied. For little women, misses, the woman with the average figure, and extra sizes. In greens, blues, melon tones, pastels, high shades and darker colors. PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor Combination Package 75c Generous full-size THREE FLOWERS Face Powder—AND a half-ounce bottle of THREE FLOWERS perfume. A grace- ful Valentine remembrance or for your own use. PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor $30 and $35 Transformations and Wigs 13.95 & 17.95 Imported French sample pleces of beautiful naturally wavy hair, handmade as only the French know how. A lim- ited number in best natural shades and gray, so make your selection early. Bobbed Wigs, also, as low as $22.50 and $25. PALAIS ROYAL—Balcony