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* dustrial revival, which is closely linked MOVETO STABILIZE ' BRITISH INDUSTRY! ‘filationalization" Movement! iDesigned to Avoid Harm- ful Competition. @pecial Dispatch to The Btar. NDON, England, March 328 (GDN).—Charles Bruce Gardner, heretofore known only to a very few connected with the steel industry as one who, at the in mnmam; some % 17 rung into promin hls been ofl!rrd any ed v.h: biggest and highest paNi job \n, the United Kingdom--director of ra- tldnalization of British industry. Mr. Gardner has given up all his directorships and is devoting all his time and energy to this new job. l Very little has been said to the pub- Mo about this new “rationalization” | movement in Great Britain. T whole! story is that the Bank of Englari ported by the leaders of Ve parties, is going to do what the gfP-rn- ment’s and individual efforts have been unable to do so far. It will compel fn- dustries to combine in order to save money and avoid harmful competition. of 43, succeeded | ) enternrises, ; For over a year the Bank of land, | 8 supported by some of England’s most inent economists, has been survey- England’s economic troubles, en- deavoring to find a solution for an in- with the unemployment problem. Everybody was looking to the various governments in office to solve the un- uploymem question, either by spend- ing the taxpayers' money or by intro- ducing safeguarding—protective—tariffs, but nobody believed that the indus- trialists alone could help to solve the problem and the crisis by making mergers which would cheapen produc- Most British industries are overcapi- talized and most directors prefer paying large dividends to provide more sub- stantial reserve funds which would eventually enable them to scrap and re- place antiquated machinery. When the economic survey reached Montagu C. Norman, governor of the Bank of England, and other leading I bankers, it was decided to take drastic § After consultation with re- i sible men in English public life, the | k of England decided to form a trust company which 'nu.ld dle t.he credits given to various lish banks. rs of this new trust company will travel around the country and every time any concern asks for new eredits or :‘nu extension Bt:wolgd um J.lh; tnspectors will report on v of the concern’s continuing to operate dently, or whether, in their it would be necessary to merge ‘with another. In the latter case the Bank of land Trust Co. will inform the firm that & merge is considered pecessary, and mmld the company re- fuse to take such steps, credits will be refused. T A LAST BURLESQUE SHOW ON BROADWAY TO CLOSE Columbia Theater Will Be Torn THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, MARCH W, B, TNoses & Sons SINCE 1861—SIXTY.NINE YEARS OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE 9 AM. to 6 P.M. P @UP@@ Sizes 2 to 6, $2.50 6108, $3.50 8Y; to 12, $4 12% to 2, $5 “The World’s Greatest Health Shoes for All Ages These, high quality shoes for active little folks are priced surprisingly low considering their important special features. Good looks. Long wear. Shape retaining. -Patented construction at 9 different points to prevent irritations, pinching, binding and promote healthful growth. Careful Fitting Here Bring in the children to be fitted by our experts during this Spring Showing of latest Pied Piper styles. Many beautiful leather combinations. Sizes 815 to 12, 54.50 Sizes 121 to 2, Ss Pied Piper Shoe Section, Second Floor F Street at Eleventh . FOR SATURDAY (BAPeA Bersemone OFFERS A Special Group OF NEW STRAW HATS INCLUDING B a k o u, Ballibuntal, chauvre soie, porte bon- heur and panamalac. $ SPECIALLY PRICED AND IN E very conceivable model, color and head size. The Hat Salon, First Ploor Cousins Shoes Present Originality $14-50 This dainty strap slipper will complete many a new Spring ensemble. The intricacy of the trim around the entire top of the shoe is further cus. tomized by the twirl and contrasting dart on the outside only. Shown in black moire or potato brown kid trimmed in the latest fashionable mannet. The Shoe Salon, Second Floor National 3770 Our New $16.75 “Print” Frocks Are Going Into the Smartest Wardrobes As a matter of fact, the whole town is talking about our new $16.75 printed silk and chiffon frocks. And no wonder! When they reproduce the most ex- clusive of Spring fashions with a faithfulness and per- fection that only the most practiced eye can tell them apart! Boleros .. . capelets . . . yokes . . . flares . .. bows . . . little sleeves . . . every enchanting detail that the fashion-wise person wants in her Spring wardrobe « . styles she can wear with smart assurance from dawn to daybreak. Model sketched is just one of our exciting collection, Splashy rococo flower patterns, little sprig effects reminiscent of by-gone Directoire days, dots and geometric designs for sophisticated moderns, in new shades and combinations of shades that are sheer delight. they’re And remember, only $16-75 Misses’ Styles: 14 to 20 . Women’s Styles: 36.to 46 The Apparel Shop, Second Ploor v/ Sport Coats Are in Great Demand Whether you prefer the normal or raised waistlines, we have $29.75 them both. Interesting form-fitting models with flares, Vionnet side closing, tie string belts and chic little capes. With fur-trimmed collars or cuffs, or with no fur. Tweeds, cheviots or coverts in Down to Make Way for R-K-O Movie Palace. to By the Associated Press. NEW_YORK, March zl—'nno!nn White le is to lose the last its | burlesque shows, The Columbia Theater, at Broadway and Forty-seventh street, will down next week to Jor Raal-Kekin-Orpneam. Corporasio for 10-] leum tion. ‘The new hwu will seat 2,300. \ Blrlhs Reported. Ths ollowtng births h-n Dbeen h Department i1 esse arles and Adel Barnes. boy john and Josephine Washingion, girl. john and Rosa Harriso: dward and Evelyn Car Deaths chort;i The following deaths have been reported t thg Fevith Depuriment In tne Just 34 hours? amberlin, 85, Casualty Hos- nnd rke, 83, Home for Incurables. euland, 0. 9: (ast Caitol st. abeth N. Fingles. 64, 4 F & l‘i'rk:r flmll”hlllnbethl John Trimerchi. 51 Gallinger H Apoie L. Dybrot, ¢, Jso3 $0tn Sheater. 47, Sibley 'Ho Pl-unu lrnfielh . 27, George 05} e Foatz, 73, Galllnger Hospital . ma_Leflyear. 73, 2303 Ontario rd. ary, K Herbeit. 8o, 1639 4th st. da Baker. 56 Gall.iiger Hospital Bookman, 56, Garfield Hospital. Awn‘l flam 3. Holimes. 47 Freedmen's Hos- Flora West, 46, 1201 Carrolbers st. john Harri Ehizanecn's ‘Hospital s Wil 36, Gatlineer Hospital Butle, Tuberculosis Hospital nd Sarah Kearney, Gal- Imperial Auto Polish gives a brilliant dust-free finish [ The Cliilden’s. Shop " Where ‘the youngest moderns are doing their very important Spring shopping . . . where clothes, instead of being a bore, are really quite momen- tous events in one’s busy life . . . where one can secure fashionable togs at very reasonable prices. Dresses . . . Coats . . . Ensembles . . . Hats Sizes 2 to 6 Sets Sizes 7 to 14 Girls’ Silk Dresses $5 95 The Ohildren's Shop, Second Floor Spring Showing of $5 Handbags Newest Stj'les-—Unusual Values In this selection you will find a handbag for every costume. The newest styles and di- versity of colors in Florentine, calf, mo- rocco, lizard grain, real snake with calf and tapestries. Also a few smart two-toned leath- er combinations. Handbag Section, First Floor Cretonnes Play Important Roles at the Smartest Windows This Season Down with dull Winter draperies. Away with faded drab colors. Up with brightly hued cretonnes as crisp and fresh as new flowers. Warp Prints for the Living Room, $1 to $3.50 Yard Their soft, mellow tones, usually on tan or gray, lend themselves beautifully to the living parts of the home. In pastel color- ings of maize, jade or blue, they are espe- Puritan Crash, $1 to $1.50 Yard These cretonnes of the heavier type, many part linen, are in bolder designs, especial- ly good in the club, living room, sun room or for the porch. cially attractive for boudoir use. They are also ideal for Spring and Summer hangings, for upholstering or for slip covers, Glazed Chintz, 85c to $1.25 Yard A fabric of quaint charm, much used with eéarly Ameri- can and Colonial furniture, Usually printed on fine percale in unusual designs. black and white, tan, green, navy or orchid. Lapin, Canadian wolf, squirrel and other furs. The Apparel Shop, Second Floor 65 To the Wearers of Allen-A Hosiery Do You Know the Number You Wear? Does Your Number Appear Among These? 3780 3760 4100 If so, a Real Opportunity Presents Itself No. 3780 is that very sheer, full-fashioned all-silk number. So many have been using this style for the past three years, and consider it the best hosiery value ever offered at $1.50. This number is now being replaced by another new model.’ This hose has everything you desire in stockings—an even tone, the French panel- cutve heel, and a lisle lining in the foot to guarantee wear. The remain- $1_20 ing stock of 3780 will be sold (starting tomorrow) at No. 3760 is the full-fashioned sheer service stocking. For three years this number has been the largest selling model at $1.50 in the service-weight hose. A new number takes its place, but the pres- ent stock will be sold at. s]_‘20 No. 4100 is the very fine gauge full- fashioned stocking with the dainty, slenderizing pointed heel. This number has formerly been popu- lar at $1.95. Because it is to be dis- continued, what stock is on ¢ .60 hand will be sold at 1 The number of stockings offered will only last a day or two. A wide range of colors. Not all sizes in all colors, but a very good selection. Exclusive Washmglon Representatives for Allen-A Hosiery —Just a Step to the Hosiery Section—F St. Entrance Rayon Bloomers Special Saturday 95¢ Your EYES o~ S\ $1.50 Values Beautifully tailored and generously cut bloomers, Yoke front Sale—-PEARLS* with elastic at knee, Specially Priced crotch reinforced to give real service. Rayon Underwear, Pirst Floor Care for Their Beauty The Quinlan Eye Bath cleanses and refreshes; Eye Cream nourishes and freos from lines the delicate skin Tomorrow Is' the Last Day That Essays on Cretonne May Be Sent In One trouble with a lot ot ' auto polishes is that they con- { tain too much oil. That's bad. ; It gives an oily attempt at Be sure to have your essay brilliance which quickly dulls in the mail before midnight | by catching dust, ; k ARSI tomorrow. The ‘winner will & What you want is a polish 3 ; $ e i be announced and the ensem-. . 1 3 ble valued at $100 will be pre-_ £ and leave ry, hard, shiny ¥ finish of brilliant depth. The sented during the week be- ; \ @inning April 6. ' way to get it is by professional body builder methods. Geta Drapery Section, Third Floor can of Imperial Auto Polish today at your garage or acces- sory store—and do a real job, this very week-end. J. PAUL WARD CO. 26th and D Street N.W. ness to the rounding tissues. If used faithfully, these will pre- serve the young beauty of your eyes. To enhance their loveliness, Kathleen Mary Monday brings to a close this sale on an uxtnordinarly ;o]lec- tion of pearls. Three- strand choker of long Scarfs lengths, back drapes, ::‘n:ll.n::‘d ;;l:i:;ou::g ’2-95 Quinlan has prepared Cos- 3 crystal necklaces, ¥ ::‘:'lq::‘ "l’u::“‘:y': graduated pearls and Pleating makes these Shadow to letengtly ‘;. o braided chokers in ombre chiffon scarfs a i th . ke pastel tones. little unusual. In pas- S """ biw 5% *Imitation tel shades. Jewelry Section, Pirst Floor Scarf Section, First Floor ol Hloaeotio® Chiffon