Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1935, Page 4

4 Washingto Random Observations of Interesting . Events and Things. IMPOSTER! T TOOK considerable persuasion on the part of his mother to get s tiny youngster visiting a de- partment store to walk over to meet Santa Claus. Santa boomed a greeting to the timid lad, drew him upon his knee| and asked what he wanted for Christ- mas. The crowd became quiet and attentive, awaiting the child’s answer. It was somewhat delayed while the youngster carefully scrutinized the patriarchal face. He seemed to be cogitating deeply, which made the crowd that much more anxious to hear the end of the story. Finally it came: “Gosh,” said the youngster, “you look like a real Santa Claus.” * ok K R FURRED FRIEND. There is one bird in Washington which is mot going South jor the Winter. It is perched atop the radiator cap of a passenger automobile, and it looks mighty cute sitting there, with its special fur coat. * % % = TEMPERAMENT. NO TEMPERAMENTAL film star ever put a battery of photograph- ers, sound men and directors through their paces with more nonchalance | than the small son of the Mexican Ambassador who turned out with other diplomatic children the other day to| rehearse a “Christmas greeting” broad- | cast to be put on by the Greater Na- tional Capital Committee. | The 4-year-old, who seemed about | half the size of the great sombrero he waved in the faces of his admirers, declined to say his piece or pose while camera men at first commanded then suggested, then pleaded and finally offered ice cream cones as bribes. The youngster met these supplica- tions with a lordly disdain as he strolled about under the Kkleig lights, arms akimbo and a realistic-looking toy gun dangling from the cartridge belt about his waist. | At least one news reel photographer, | however, kept his camera on the | youngster in search of some.informal | shots not called for by the program. After the other children had recited, | the 4-year-old consented to say his piece, but cut it in half with a final | wave of his hand. OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN Charles T. Hoffman Heads In- ternal Revenue Employes. A slate of officers headed by Charles T. Hoffman, as president, has been elected by Internal Revenue Lodge, American Federation of Government Employes. Others are: Vice presidents, Ira Y. Bain, Miss Eleanor E. Capers, Henry C. Tler, Miss Bertha Neff, Guy F. Glosbrenner and Mrs. Irene C. Cantt; treasurer, Carl A. Baumann; secre- tary, Miss Sarah B. Allison, and ser- geant at arms, James D. Gillard. This is the largest lodge in the { tarily stilled by the childish crescendo. federation; with 1,217 members. ‘WobbDWARD n Wayside CAPSULE CRITICISM. , | A WAYSIDE artist recently com- pleted a Christmas card for a friend. The latter liked it very much and wezated to do something equally handsome in return. One of his proposed forms cf repay- ment was an airplane flight. it rather interesteq the artist for a moment, but only for & moment. “Who's the pilot?” he asked. “I am,” was the reply. “Forget it,” said the artist. DISILLUSIONMENT. SHRILL wails of juvenile anguish suddenly rent the toy department at Woodward & Lothrops on a recent and otherwise pleasurable shopping afternoon. The demonstrative clack- ety-clack of miniature streamlined | tra’as and the rasping antics of vari- ous mechanical figures were momen- | “Oh, muvver, muvver,” trilled the | plaintive small voice, “Santy isn't working on my airplane!” The protesting cry came from a little form, clasping a parental hand, which stood near the throne upon | which a certain bewhiskered old gen- | tleman traditionally sits in regal | splendor at this time of the year. The | cause of this childish outbreak? On | the fence encircling the dais was this | all-too-mortal sign, “Santa Claus Has | Gone to Lunch.” * k¥ % PUZZLED. A third-grade pupil of Phoebe A. Hearst School already has tasted of the limitations of the National Capital. Recently, during a dis- cussion with his father about such civil problems as who pays the firemen, the matter of the ballot came up. “What do you mean?” asked the puzzled lad. “What's a vote?” R REVENGE. MOTORIST with a firecracker | temper got his fill of those am- ber-light horn blowers a day or so ago while waiting for the light to change at Connecticut avenue and Macomb street. When he got the sig- nal to go he pulled to the side and let the impatient driver pass, but fol- lowed him the length of Connecticut avenue blowing his horn. Speeding up, slowing down and pulling to the right failed to shake the blood-thirsty heckler. But when Chevy Chase Cir- cle was reached the fiery tempered one swung back toward his home in Cleve- land Park, probably to the great relief of both of them. AaNNUY MAIL HOME A BOX OF FRESH CANDY Fannie May Candy is made fresh 2very day. Over 50 famous varieties. 60c Ib. 2-Ib. box $1.00 Mailed Anvwhere—Insured Free 7 FANNIE MAY SHOPS Open_Evenings and Sundays Main Store, 1010 E St. N.W. & LorHRoP s r THe CHriStmas StOre ww e i N WobbpwARD & LoT wan Qe e 7he ChrisStmas Store e -t The Coat Check Room, Tea Room Bal- cony—Seventh Floor—is open daily, 9:15 to 6 o’clock. (No fees.) ST m——— Unusual Shipment ‘of An Christmas Gifts from China An engaging variety of quaint and unusual pieces, including figures, paintings, jewelry, wood carvings, porcelains, earthenware, em- broideries, dolls, pewterware and Peking glass. Representative of the distinctive group are: A—Distinctive and exquisite flower candlesticks with leaves of jade. Pair B $20 B—Nine-piece Beverage Set in the famous $25 Peking glass ________ e C—Five-compartment Dish in brilliant colors, $4 25 holds Chinese sweetme: L g D—Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figure, the $2 50 - goddess of mercy Our collection of Chinese antiques includes more fine col. lectors’ pieces than ever this year, as well as a large stock of the popular blue lined bowls and footed plates in an- tique famille rose porcelain. CHINESE ANTIQUES, SEVENTH FLOOR, ROP THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1935 Az, PR N Gifts that will enhance your reputation for imaginative, “just right” choices. Gifts that are not likely to be dupli- cated . . . many of them are to be found only here in Wash- ington. Gifts—in short—that are just such distinctive “in- spirations”’ as you expect to find at Woodward & Lothrop. Ty o RN P I S DWARD & LoT «~1The Christmas Store <= N - oP LA e A—A LOVELY SILVER- PLATED ENGLISH CANDLESTICK of Georgian simplicity SIO ol greee:. oo B—A COFFEE POT in beautiful old Sheffield plate. A handsome antique piece that should become 575 treasured heirloom® C—BECAUSE RENE LALIQUE, famous il wished to make Lalique glass a able for every home, he determined upon a limited number of designs to be reproduced at ex- ceptionally modest prices. We show tmo of $ () them—the vase. The rose bowl _ _$10 Grrrs, Arsie 14, Pmst Floor, D—FOR HIM—a thoroughly mas- culine case of russet, black or brown cowhide, with quality fittings. With Talon fastened outer sls closing LuccAce, FourRTH FLOOR, E—SMART PERFUMES—perfect tribute to a lovely woman. Among those from noted house: John-Frederics Golden Arrow, its stopper a gold- plated arrow. very new, smart scent Guerlain's Sous Le Vent, a subtle fragrance, in an intriguingly modern bot- $|0 e s TOILETRIES, AISLE 14, FIRsT FLOOR, F—DRESDEN CHI LAMPS, particularly smart in pairs, for her Gifts for Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Southern States and New England States F TUR 7 i | : should be mailed before 4 TR oot ' - | i:., ::Lf,if”fi' g Tuesday, December 16th, | Ry A7 if you want them delivered before Christmas. boudoir.. . their bases dancers “tripping the light fantastic.” In 59,50 ivory and gold. Each, 3 B, Tk e LI § ) Sy o o " o t erations for its pa- # i . § ricit graciousness For Gala Frocks - B Y $285 \ Shining Lame’ "" :' - " “ | :u:’uflml,rnnnool. e Glowing Velvet H—COMFORTING THOUGHT OF HER—your gift of a hand- quilted “comfortable,” lamb’s wool fillfii. dW:t: nllllllldl i'nflp:r(.ell m‘. jaimctive sz4 rich shades._. e (Not Sketched) KENWOOD “FAs MOUS” BLANKETS, extrs long— 30x72 inches. In six lovely col. 12,50 Opulent fabrics to fashion important holiday Guideto o B A Holiday Beauty Printed Lames, soft and plisble in $3.50 t $|2 texture. Yard 2 R Dain il Weriing Sualt e SEOE V09 So that you may look your loveliest for Christ- mas_festivities . . . Miss Cassi of Contoure Dress Velvets, in black or daytime $l 95 to $3 will be here, Monday and Tuesday, to help you and evening colors. Yard i I—ITS DROP FRONT makes this with her advice. fitted case for Her especially nice. Of Morocco grain ealfskin . . . with slide- fastened travel cover. Its nine fittings are handsomely _chro- mium plated Luccace, FounTr FLOOR. Printed Velvet, particularly smart for the $I 50 hostess gown. Yard ... . Lyons Coat Velvet, to wrap you in luxury when you set forth for a brilliant evening. In black only. An all- silk velvet. Yard SRR Frock Sketched is Pictorial Preview Pattern 8083 Suxs, Szcons FLoom, too . . . for instance, the kit shown with - its five Contoure beauty aids _______. "BEAUTY SaLON, SECOND FLOOR. And she has suggestions for gala gifts, s 3