Evening Star Newspaper, May 10, 1931, Page 40

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B8 e e e de sk ook kkok ‘Once Upon a Time F Not so very, i long ago— § sl ID( the finest of the colonial mansions +in Georgetown, and now the property | ney, ! —THE SILVERFISH | “3% 10 was named Bellevue by and =THE MOLE CRICKET [ =together with their other * friends of the forest con- sented to an interview. | And while Miss Athey was busy jotting down ' the favorite sports and " pastimes, Miss Foley made sketches of them. What ' they do will be revealed to you in a series of little i stories entitled: Natures (huldren beginning tomorrow MAY 11th by Lillian Cox Athey Boy Scouts Girl Scouts . Campers ‘Hikers and to all lovers of the great Qutdoors Here is a new and inter- esting way to learn about the origin, habite and life of the countless little in- habitants of field and for- est. CLIP THEM and paste them in a scrap book. Each article is cleverly illustrated to add to the attractive- ness of your finished Nature Story Book. ¢ Star . Rk Ak gk Ak Ak o * . THE SUNDAY STAR, . WASHINGTON, D. €., MAY .10, 1931—PART THREE. OPEN BELLEVU - TO PUBLE VW Proceeds - to Be Used for Washington Birthplace Restoration. Historic Bellevue, on Q street, one | of the National Soclety of the Colonial Dames of America, will be open for | public. inspection next Saturday from {2 to 7 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the |fund being raised by the District of Columbia branch of the Wakefleld Na- | tional Memorial Association for restora- |tion of the birthplace of George Wash- ington. Bellevue was built about 1760, and is ideslgned in the beautiful and dignified style chargcteristic of that region and period, with a central two-story building and a long low wing at either end. It is of brick with stone trimmings. Moved Without Damage. How staunchly it was built is shown {by the fact that when in 1915 it was | moved to its present location on Q street, because it stood in the direct ! path of the Q Street Bridge, then to be: built, the central portion of the house | showed not even a crack after its jour- ! The wings, which had no cellars, | were razed and rebuilt, brick for bric nd with the same windows and door ) that the house was again in its orig- | 121 form. It stands on a terrace with| A handsome retaining wall of colonial | Charles Carroll, who became its owner in 1813. He was a cousin of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and also bought a large tract north of Bellevue, on part of which the Washington Cathedral now |stands. When the White House was! burned in 1814, Dolly Madison_stopped | at Bellevue en route to Virginia. harles Carroll added the portico to the e in 1813. Harry Lee Rust is president o(i 3ald_National Memorial As- tica and Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins ~w§~u of tho District of Columbia anch, 'HEART DISEASE HELD RISING IN CHILDREN Dr. Thomas Lee Declares Many of School Age Are Afflicted. More than 2,000,000 American chil- dren, including 200,000 of school age, are suffering from heart disease and the allment “Is increasing with alarm- ing steadiness” according to Dr. Thomas 8. Lee, president of the re- cently organized Heart Association. ‘The statement was made in a radio address sponsored by the Tuberculosis Association as a part of its “early diag- nosis” campaign. Rheumatism is the chief cause of heart trouble in childhood, Dr. Lee said. ‘The malady often manifests itself as an acute tion of the joints, but sometimes by chorea or tonsilitis, and the pains are a warning the heart is in danger, he added. Buch attacks may be prevented, Dr. continued, by avoiding ‘cxposure t0 cold or dampness, and by ering to a m which includes adequate clothing, wholesome food and pienty of rest, fresh air and sunlight. If rheu- matio infection occurs, however, the victim should take a complete rest in bed and make the period of convales- cence a long one, he said HOOVER ACCEPTS SPAIN'S NEW ENVOY Diplomatic Custom Followed Submission of Name, Stim- son Says. in By the Assoclated Press. President Hoover has accepted Salva- dor Madariaga as Ambassador of the Spanish Republic to the United Btates. | Announcing the decision yesterday, Becretary of BState Stimson sald the name had been submitted by the Madrid government prior to the mak- ing of the appointment, as is customary. The new Ambassador probably will be appointed shortly, He succeeds former Ambassador Padilla y Bell, a monarchist, who re- signed his post upon the abdication of King Alfonso. Each family of exiles from St. Kilda who were transferred to Scotland last year to escape the rigors of Winter on the bleak ‘island, has just been given a set of furniture by the Scottish Board of Health. MIDGET PIANOS FOR RENT WORCH’S 1110 GNW. | (b 'A\'fl;‘ DAM € ‘ "y 16th & H Sts. N.W. Overlooking the White House Furnished & Unfurnished Reservations Now Being Made rom_one-room and_bat * rooms and 3 by ‘Electhic et frigeration. Washington's most modern. finest gnd most convenlent apartment INSPECTION INVITED Nathan Sinrod, Manager Metropolitan 2260 W. VA. RESIDENTS HERE WILL GATHER MAY 21 Discussion to Be Held on State's Part in Bicentennial Celebration. West Virginlans residing in Wash- | ington are expected to meet here May 21 with Gov. William G. Conley and members of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission of West Vir- ginia, according to a committee which met last week to formulate plans. ‘The meeting will be held in the cau- cus room in the House Office Building, Chairman W. D. Gall announced. The Overseas Band of the Veterans of Foreijgn Wars will present a musical program. All West Virginians in Washington are invited to attend so they be THE NEW elleffs Whit Misses’, Women’s Salon Gowns, Second Floor Lobster ing red, making the w frock seem whiter, on the informed, committee members sald, as to the part the State and its citizenry will have in the 1932 celebration. Gov. Conley and Howard Sutherland, a member of the State commission, are expected to speak. CARD PARTY PLANNED Benefit for Stella Maris Club to Be Held Friday. A card party for members of the Stella Maris Club of St. Gabriel's Church will be given in the school hall next Priday for the benefit of the church. Tables will be for bridge and 500. Miss Kathleen Baker is chairman of the Arrangements Committee, assisted by Mrs. R. Drissel and Misses Dorothy Collifiower, Helen Collins, Mary Col- 1 elen Ryan and Mary M thy. STUDENTS TO HONOR SPEECH SCHOOL HEAD Mrs. Anne Tillery Renshaw to Depart May 19 for Europe. Holland. She also enna while in Austria. powers of smell and vision, & distance of 40 miles. Mrs. Anne Tillery Renshaw will be |~ hotor guest and principal speaker Tuesday at a dinner given by the pub- Mo speaking class of the Renshaw BSohool of Speech, of which she is head, At the Men's University Club. Yoli Hi- attache of the Japanese embassy, 1l apeak. speaker will talk in the mode of r 1041, Alvin C. Birdsall will be the toastmaster. Mra, Renshaw will leave May 19 for best (. Custom tailored, Belgian linen, cre- tonne, beautiful ensemble _effects. 3-pc. set, 5 cush- ions, installed..... an extended trip abroad. She will be| 1202 G St. N. the guest of Mynheer Jan Viger, the In Each of Our Eight Specialized Dress Shops We Show This Week As Sponsored by the Best Fashion Authorities! Patou, Jenny. Lanvin, Paray, Lyolene . . 'these are just a few of the fash McDEVITT'S Dutch councilor, while in Amsterdam, will study with Dr. Alfred Adler of the University of Vi- Vultures are endowed With most acute and are said to be able to scent their food at SLIP COVERS grade .95 And up is. 3211 es e With Color ion luminaries who are using strong color on white. Vogue magazine features white with color— when combined with Red hite of the scarf collar of this white crepe dress with buttons all the way down the front. for a Miss. Be sure and hear $29.50, and now at Jelleff's you may see how exciting white becomes Lobster Red Billiard Green Reflection Blue See What Stunning Frocks Are Here— These pictured today are from our Salon Gown Shops—where you'll find these and many ot smart styles at— $29.50 $39.50 $49.50 White Frocks —with colored belts and boutonnieres! White Frocks —with colored Ascot scarfs and buttons! White Frocks —with colored jackets or long coats! Reflection Blue The pure Italian lake blue that is so flattering on a two-piece dress, with smart groups of pleats in the skirt and a side closing on for a Woman. the blouse. $39.50, Jellef's Gown Salon—Second Floor Pigskin and Linen Combined with Leather, for New Shoes A—"Saratoga”®...a smart Summer pump in beige pig- skin with tan calf. B—"Belmont” . . . a very light weight oxford in white linen, trimmed with brown or blue kid or black patent leather. Jellef’s Shoe Department—Street Floor Miss McCready Special representat: ELIZABETH A we of RDEN in a special series of lectures on how to look as pretty as you are smart Summer clothes. Tuesday, May Wednesday, Ma in your new 12 y 13 at 11 AM. and 3 P.M. In Our Little Theater—Seventh Floor The Warmth Ocean Liner .. You Need for . Motor Trip . .. Maine Woods . . . or West Coast Travel Coats of Forstmann Tweeds R emember the days when a travel coat was a prosaic, sternly utilitarian coat to keep you warm? are gone! a just something Those days Now a travel coat is FASHION—and the new Summer tweeds from the fa- mous Forstmann ~ Huffmann looms make them a joy to own. 7 st tion. hey gize warmth without bulk they give smoothly fitted, ipple lines—they have distinc- Their hand-woven look, their superb quality are of a caliber that used to be available only in more costly imported tweeds. And they are further glorified by— Taupe Wolf Collars White Wolf Collars Raccoon Collars Kolinsky Collars $ 59.50 Women’s Sizes, 34 to 44 Furless Tweeds, $29.50 to $49.50 Jellef’'s Women’s Coat Shop Third Floor A Camel's-hair-and-wool Tweed Coat With Wolf is is Sketched, §59.50 ) Strong, exciting, on the soft casual its clever diagonal lines. Miss. Fur Storage Costs So Little! . . And it costs so much more to replace your fu her Billiard . Green col- lar of this white flat crepe dress, with $29.50, for a r coat after the moths have picnicked in it all Summer. The only safe'way to protect your Winter garments from moths or theft is to STORE them out of harms’ way. Modern fur storage vaults on premises. Jelleff’'s Fur Storage—Sizth Floor. Tel. Met. 0300. GIlp SIRIPE Silk Stockings Exclusive With Us in Washington—And These Are the Favorite Styles Why Not Know the Satisfaction of Their Garter-Run Protection $1.5 No. 531—A sheer, high twist stocking, silk from top to toe. French heel. Gold picot top. New toe reinforcement. $1.95 No. 870—A sheer service stocking, silk from top to toe. The stocking with wonderful wearing qualities. Fxcellent for business. Silk Gowns . . Silk Slips . . $1.95 No. 591—A sheer * chiffon stocking, with a self picot edge and cradle foot. All silk French heel. New toe reinforcement. —3$1.95 No. 579--Our very smart all silk mesh with an all-silk font, and self picot top, Tt fo even than chiffon, and wears just as well sheerer Gold Stripe Silk Stockings tn all the new Spring ahades, Also at our Connecticut Ave- nue Shop, 1013 Connecticut Avenue, Silk Pajamas Specially Priced 5 Lovely French crepe slips, fit perfectly because they're on the bias...trimmed Alencon pattern that cut with lace...French crepe gowns in the smart fitted styles, some with sashes, some with fine tucking at the waist _stunning printed crepe chine one-piece pajamas lounging and sleeping, with de for sur- plice blouse piped in contrasting color,..and wide gob' trou: sers. In flesh, tea rose, white, baby hlue and nile. Just one fascinat- ing price from our great May Underwear Sales! Jellefi's Grey Shops—Second Flcor 1 Such tiny prices and Utmost values . . . . Marvelous materials . . , ore styles than ver before . . . all eady for summer! resh, cool cottons . . . lluring, plain or printed ilks . . . eavenly hues n knitted boucles . . . Oodles of ew clothes in izes for everyone Miss Junior, Miss, Little Women and Mrs.! Really Smart Cottons . . . . S All the new linens $7.95 $29.75 Grand knitted things $8.90 $39.75 Tailored or formal silks $15.00 $49.75 Flattering chiffons and georgettes $15.00 $65.00 S8ECOND FLOOR W. . Moses & Sons Public Confidence Since 1861 F Street at Eleventh 9 AM. to 6 P.M.

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