Evening Star Newspaper, March 14, 1930, Page 21

FLORAL SHOW SETS WEEKDAY RECORD EVENING STAR, THE WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, ELDRIDGE SEEKS FIRST DRIVER’S PERMIT ISSUED IN MAY, 1903 Assistant Director of Traffic Believes Even Photograph | |BOMBERS VICTIMIZE VILLAGE PRESIDENT Home Partially Wrecked Early MARCH 14, 1930. “THE FIRST ARMY UNDER HEAVEN” TO FEEL CHINA’S AVENGING HAND Military Authorities Plan Modern Warfare Campaign \ B—5§ ! LUNCHEON IS PLANNED— | TO HONOR STAGE GROUP Advertising Club of Washington to Greet National Theater Players for Fifth D. C. Season. Today for Second Time With- of Original Would Be Historical Asset. in Two Months. As a token of appreciation for their work here in the last five seasons and to welcome them this year, the National Theater Players will be given a testi- monial luncheon by the Advertising the National Club of Washington at Press Club on March 25. Wilton J. Lambert, prominent attor- ney, will be the honor guest speaker at the luncheon and will present the players. An orchestra will play during the luncheon &eeflnd Many prominent men in large busi- ness organizations of the ecity have accepted the invitation of the Advertis- ing Club to attend. Against Big Band of Tahu Lake Pirates. Yesterday’s Crowd at Amaryllis Exhibition Here Reaches Total of 5,383. By the Associated Press. SHANGHAIL, March 14.—“The first army under heaven” is due for destruc- tion if the military and civilian au- Sun Chang-Chung, commander of the 52d Division of the Chinese Army. The general proposes to blockade all waterways, then send his forces inland, following the creeks and rivers and using the river police as guides. Junks thorities of Kiangsu and Chekiang | Provinces have their way, found with arms aboard will be classed as pirate craft and sunk. The name of this army is not ns‘ formidable as it sounds, nor is it a h y | military force. on the contrary, it is | Paris’ Bead Craze Grows. | band of several thousand pirates op-| Beads are the craze in Paris just th erating a fleet of junks on Tahu Lake. now. It makes no difference which kind, just so they are beads. Rubber In the last six months the organiza- tion has so terrorized shipping that beads are still “in,” and those made of resin and look like dark amber are a authorities recently decided to declare novelty. Then there are the paper war. rating by lending mache baubles, which are very light legal appearing document, somewhat similar to the licenses issued to bar rooms before the Sheppard law tolled their death. Back in May, 1903, the District issued the first automobile driver's permit, but who got it and where it is today 1if still in existence, Maurice O. Eldridge, as- sistant director of traffic would like to By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, March 14.—The home of William Evans, president of the subur- ban village of Broadview, was bombed early today for the second time in less than two months. | ‘The bomb, placed at the head of the | steps leading to the front porch, wrecked the porch and broke every win- dow in the two-story house. Evans was in bed and was not injured. | When the first bomb was exploded January 13, police said they thought it had been placed at the wrong house, but asserted today the same mistake could not have been made twice. Evans said he had received no warning before either of the attacks and knew of no reason for them. e PALAIS ROYAL G STREET AT ELEVENTH TELEPHONE DISTRICT 4400 Cunard Plans Biggest Ship. LONDON, March 14 (#).—The Cunard |Line officially announced yesterday |'that it is in communication with cer- | tain shipbuilders regarding the building | of & new steamer for its Atlantic ex- press service. It is understood the company has sent out preliminary inquiries and spec- | tAications for a new liner, which, it is | reported, will be the biggest ship afioat. kn&:f Eldridge, in the spare moments he finds between canceling driver's per- mits and investigating accidents, is making a collection of the early records of motor vehicle regulation in Wash- ington, and has been unable to find any trace of the first drivers permt. lieves the permit or even a photc- gl‘!lg; of it anfd be an asset to the historical collection. The original driver's permits were - .- — quite unlike the small bill fold size | Germany has 100,000 more automo- cerds now issued. They consist of a biles than a year ago. All records for any weekday attend-| ance at the amaryllls show of the United States Department of Agricul- ture during the past 20 years were broken yesterday when 5383 persons filed into the exhibition greenhouse at Fourteenth and B streets northwest. | One party in a White House car and | Mrs. Dolly Gann, sister of the Vice President, gave the visitors glimpses of leaders in Washington soclety. | Groups from most of the em- bassies and legations, leaders in the Congressional Club and prominent mem- bers of the Army and Navy circle| have been seen in the record-breaking MISS LUCILLE BUBENZER, attendance. i | Who will preside as queen at the May from schools and Icg'a‘:ldnelr:': 1ncfilding one group {rnm‘flly festivities at Centenary College, Trinity College, representing 20 States, | Shreveport, La., by selection of the elped to swell the throng. 2 P ise Byrnes, superintendent of the Student body. —Associated Press Photo. greenhouses, announced today that m[ of the houses, containing many inter- esting collections of plant life and un- usual and historic specimens, are open daily to the ‘d‘:“c from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays. g‘r ing space has been reserved in the Department of Agriculture grounds : for show visitors. i First to Present from 9 am. to 9 pm, in the green- White PigSkin Gloves $5 pair houses, Fourteenth and B streets north- west. They are quite the newest, smartest gloves for sports wear—pull-on styles in all white, or white with black stitching. Or you may have them in the natural color. Women who like to wear the new things first will want to see them! The study of Chinese history reveals that even at a comparatively early stage OChina enjoyed century-long periods of peaceful prosperity such as were never experienced in Europe. the provincial of ments of soldiers and a number of bombing planes, all under Gen. Hu Nanking is co-o) iclals several regi- but will melt in the rain. WHITEHURST TO ATTEND PARLEY IN MEXICO CITY District Official in Party of 125 Highway Engineers to Meet With Highway Builders. Among 125 highway engineers and road-building pl el will jour- Everybody’s ney to Mexico City in April to attend U'in‘ th‘ & congress of the Me: n national EsmE S GITY CABS. h ‘hief engineer co-ordinator of f.h': g{::’r‘l:l and pr':sidenl of the city officiale’ division of the American Thoroughly Organized ‘“’!“l::n\;elmu‘:“?\il be received by Additional Telephone Facilities open-air events. Side trips to numer- Many American manufacturers will national stadium. Efforts will be made With the federal program. DEC AT"R s taan, ated mpmriane s 10 lfer $3333333233332883333833232333323223322283322833888332 Saturday, March 15th LADIES’ A Large Variety of Styles and Patterns (5—10—25 and 1.00 Store) ous points of scenic and historic inter- send machinery and pictorial exhibits 1 aid in co-ordinating the road-bulld- LIVE MODEL MISSES’ , T)o DRESSES in Pi{queo, Percales and Batiste 7th & D Sts. N.W. A Different You Must See Them! What with this new femininity about which everybody is talking— what with the definitely accented waistline—the tremendous popu- larity of suits again . .. the gay new print frocks . . . the soft laces and flattering colors . . . Spring fashions are more interesting and more important than ever! ? Gloves—Main Floor Here’s a-Clever, New Collar and Cuff Set 2.00 It will transform a simple frock and give it a decided touch of smartness, and it’s delightfully easy to attach, too! Of lustrous crepe de chine, there is a well-made collar with'deep petal-like points, finished with a wee pearl buckle and narrow silk tie. The cuffs match the collar. You may have it in tan, white, flesh color or a lovely new blue shade. A fleet The Punans of Borneo are so primi- | 2' m tive that they are not even agricultural. m They possess no houses; they own no more property than they can carry on m.s their backs. Of fine physical build, they are yet shy, timid. reserved and Neckwear—Main Floor It’s Time for the Easter Bride to Order Invitations and we’re doing the work at special prices! 14.75 13.75 This special price includes a hand-cut copper plate, Eng- lish script and printing on best quality kid finish, newest size panel sheets with double envelopes to match. Old English, Tiffany text and Modern Roman type at proportionate discounts. Stationery—Main Floor The Palais Royal Apparel Sections Avre Ready With the New Fashions! Shey’re delightfully wearable, these new fashions, and our Spring showing of these charming new costumes offers models not only for every type, but for every purse, too. It's really remarkable what smart things are to be had for very moderate prices! 100 Invitations, ~ 100 Announcements, Of Course Yow’re Going to Have a Suit No wardrobe this Spring will be quite complete without one! And we have tailored models, peplum suits, cape effects and dressier types of the new fabrics and in the new Spring colors. For women and misses—16.50 to 69.50. The Smart World Sponsors Lace Frocks That’s because of the new femininity we mentioned — certainly nothing is more feminine than lace! Lace afternoon dresses, with jackets that may be removed, sleeveless dresses, models with flares and draperies are here in the pastel tones and black. 13.49 to 39.50. e During Lent we have many requests for these Grained Leather Limp Cover Bibles 1.50 They are medium size Bibles, with plain black print that' is easy to read. Pages finished with red edges. Stationery—Main Floor est have been arranged. to the exposition, to be staged in the | ing activities of all the Mexican states DEMONSTRATION AND —DIRECT FROM FACTORY— F. and W. GRAND-SILVER STORES, INC. b Do d » > - 5P Your Spring Coat Is Important It may be belted or fitted, flared or straight, with a cape or cape- less. And fur-trimmed or not, as you like. You’'ll like tweed for sports wear and one of the new fabrics for other occasions. In new colors . . . 16.50 to 79.50. Here’s a Chapce to Get Some Good Books for Little 50c surplus stock from publishers . . . -original prices $2.00 and $2.50 “A Man Can Build a House,” by Nathalie Colby; “The Kays,” by Margaret Deland; “Shaken by the Wind.” by Ray Strachey—these are some of- the titles in this inter. esting collection. You'll find lots of good reading matter here! Creeron Millinery Co. 614 TWELFTH Hous bocked nd STREET N.W. jon'eiimert’ pert milliners. Exclusive Straws and Wedding Hats made to fit the head at modc,l prices. Miss and Mrs. Large Headsize ‘We now offer a beautiful selection of all the new- est American and Paris ideas in Fashionable Spring Millinery of the varied straws as approved by the woman authentic stylists. $3.95 5 w410 Small Headsize '+ Trimmed and Tailored Hats A charming selection that you really must see and try on to choose the most becoming to your style of beauty. Cute styles in all the fashionable colors. Print Frocks Are Particularly Popular Perhaps it’s because their colors are so gay and Spring-like— perhaps it's because they look so well on so many people. At any rate you must have one print frock this Spring! New models galore—for women and misses—9.75 to $25. Flowered Chiffons Are Enchanting And you'll want one for afternoon wear, for early Summer days, for informal dinner and party wear. Bewitching new flower prints, in the loveliest of colors, with capes and boleros and other fashion features . . . 13.49 to $45. Apparel—Third Floor Stationery—Main Floor IPs Amaryllis Week in Washington! We'd Like to Give You a Sample of Amaryllis Perfume and Sachet We have a thousand dainty samples of Lubin’s perfu:.lw and sachet, which we'll give to the women who come to the Toilet Goods Section tomorrow. PARFUM DE LUBIN Sioms Toilet Goods—Main Fioor Millinery for Home Milliners Straw and hair braid by the piece and yard. Fancy feathers, flowers, ornaments, silk and velvet ribbons, linings, etc., at popular prices, 6