Evening Star Newspaper, March 16, 1937, Page 28

THE FEVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1937. Bedtime Stories Something BY THORNTON W. BURGESS. Winds are soft: the s There is something HE snow was gone from the Green Meadows. Over in the Green Forest it lingered ih patches. Looking from the dear Old Briar-patch across to the Old Pasture, Peter Rabbit could see & bit of white here and there. In a | few days these reminders of Winter would disappear. Suddenly Peter kick®d up his heels “What did you do that for?” de- manded Mrs. Peter “I don’t know,” confessed Peter. “Really, my dear, I don’t know. All of a sudden I felt like it, so I did it. Brain Twizzlers BY PROF. J. D. FLINT. in the Air. “Say, what did you do that for?” demanded Peter, “For the same reason you did, I | guess; I just had to,” replied Mrs. Peter. Then she added slyly, “You can't catch me!” | ©Once more little Mrs. Peter kicked | up her heels and off she started. Peter started after her. Away they ran, lipperty - lipperty - lipperty - lip, along their private little paths cut all through the dear Old Briar-patch. Mrs. Peter dodged in and out along | these little paths, with Peter after | her. Now and then she would kick up her heels in the funniest way. 'HE Australian natives from down Peter would do the same thing. under, as the authors phrase it, Peter, being bigger and heavier, was | have a fascinating game in which the first to get out of breath. He | trained kangaroos take part. 10™ 1™ F AND G STREETS WOODWARD A Indirect Floor LOT &%—&@a I have a funny feeling” “What sort of a feeling?" Mrs. Peter asked Peter chuckled. “I can't exactly tell | you,” said he. “For one like doing foolish things.” ““Huh, that's nothing | stopped at the edge of the dear Old Briar-patch. He was puffing a little. | Mrs. Peter popped out onto the Green Meadows just beyond him, kicked up her heels and sat down, facing Peter. | | "For a couple of old Rabbits like | us we are behaving in the most silly | thing, I feel new with Ten kangaroos are lined up in two rows five in each row. Four of them at a given command jump to new positions so that the 10 kangaroos are so arranged that there are five rows of kangaroos, four in each row. The ol' professor had trouble with Lamp and Shade An Exceptional Value at | manner,” said she. his kangaroos, so we suggest that | | “What of it? There is no one | You Dplace 10 coins in two parallel | around to see us. Besides, we are not | FoWs and work that way the only silly ones,” retorted Peter. (Answer on page B-12.) “What do you mean by saying that (Copyright, 1 we are not the only silly ones?” Mrs, | = Peter asked. thing has happened to Whitespot?” Listen,” replied Peter. Just then he straightened out and Mrs. Peter listened. For a moment | began to climb upward again. Peter or two she heard nothing. Then a | chuckled. “Nothing happened to him,” shrill whistling cry reached her from | said he. “Didn't I tell you that we far off over the Green Meadows. She | are not the only silly ones. There is pricked up her ears a little more. | something in the air. I guess it must | “Why, that sounds like Whitespot the | be—-"" Marsh Hawk!” she exclaimed | “I know!” interrupted little Mrs. | This Special Low Price $”.95 Sturdy bronze-finished cast lamp, 3- candle effect, including 3-way bulb (100-200-300-watt), which makes six light changes. The opalescent diffusing bow! gives a soft light through the trans- HROP ProNE DIsmricr 5300 luscent mica shade. The plain base is distinctive in its simplicity. Lamps, SEVENTH FLOOR, it sounds like White- Peter. “It is Spring fever!” | spot /hy houldn't it? It is White- [ spot. He is back from the Sunmy | T South,” replied Peter. “There he is, %BQ”GRAYHAIR | way over yonder. Watch him. I wish [ : REMEDY IS MADE AT HOME = | he would.come over this way.” i SUDDENLY PETER KICKED UP HIS | “I wish I could have my wishes U, cun rmow make at bome & Z : Semiiate i tier gray hair remedy than HEELS. come true as easily as you are hav-| 5., S S7Y nair Remedy, thas ., 4 | ing yours come true,” said Mrs. Peter | simple recipe: To half prat of you" retorted Mrs. Peter. “You 8re s moment Iater. mrater add one ounce bay rum. a v 28" + L3 0 b o1 always doing foolish things X Whitespot the Marsh Hawk Was | and one-fousth aunce soaroind 'hPeur prP);end!‘d not to have heading straight for the dear Old fne. Anydmxm.fl'un put shis et remark. “What I mean is” he Briar-patch. Then they saw Mrs, | BP°F ¥ou canmix It yourself at Lt : T . 1 they s - | very littlo cost. Apply to the continued y things like kicking Whitespot also. The two began to | hair twice a week. until the de- up my heels the way I did just now.” | climb higher and higher in the air sired shade is obiained. \ i qus & e arbo imparts color to streaked, faded or Pemgm then and there lutle Mrs.| until Peter and Mrs. Peter had to tip gro b0, BEerS (IROFEana Fioess AT sl ter kicked up her hee Yes, sir, | their heads back to watch them. Sud- Yu‘ru off your Iozks. It will not color the she did that very thi Then she | denly one of them came tumbling 8aP. is not sticky or greasy and does not | y thi 1 rub off. Do not be handicap: scurried behind a bush and, turning, | earthward, turning over and over. | by mers foL] Tl peeped around it at Peter, o) cried little Mrs, Peter. “Some- | #d of it in your own bome, Clear Crystal Glassware Hand-Engraved to Order Here in the Glassware Section you watch our master engraver at work, graving with infinite skill initials monograms on fine, clear q tumblers, goblets, ash trays and p to mention only a few. % ) THE THREE INDISPENSABLES OF THE PRE-EASTER MODE IN DYNAMICS 53.50 & 5.95 Shown above (A, B) are a goblet and high sherbet in pattern 7693. Priced, each, with one initial, 85¢; 3-letter monograms, $1.15. Plain goblet, pattern 461 (shown C) with one initial, 55¢; 3-letter mano- gram, 80c. THE PEEP-TOE pump as shown in shiny black patent. Also in navy calf or that new rich pottery tan calf =550 The covered glass cigarette box (D) with block 3-letter monogram, priced complete, $1.75. GLASSWARE, FIrTH FLOOR Simmon’s New Tiltaway Studio Couch Two easy motions turn this new couch into a bed. Simply tilt up the front of the couch. The added fea- tures include arm rests and back for extra comfort, and the inner section carries a handy bedding compartment. Innerspring mattress and coil-spring base. A selection of fine new fabrics for coverings. BEDS, SIXTH FLOOR. Be-Flowered, Matching Bedroom Ensembles Beautifully subdued shades blend in these glazed chintz drapes, bedspreads, dressing table skirts and scarf sets to bring Spring to any bed room. Blue, peach, gray, gold, green, brown and blush pink are the grounds, with dark con- trasting bindings and pleated edgings. Spreads 6'75 Bed Rests ‘7'50 6-Piece Scarf Sets ’3 Dressing Table Skirts ’5'75 Pillows sI Drapes 57-50 o ld (K : | B S THE HI-FRONT os depicted in pottery tan calf with beige gab- ardine or black patent with black gabardine ART NEEDLEWORK, SIVENTH FLOOR. New Shipments Have Brought New Colors in Pottery For Your Easter Flowers 50¢ w0 %10 Roseville pottery in an interesting variety of lovely patterns, including the popular Primrose, Thornapple and Pine Cone de- signs. Stangl, in blue, tangerine, yellow and green. Trent Art pottery is offered in engaging shades of Spring green, yel- low, Persian red, turquoise and pink. The collection also includes Weller and Rumrill pieces. Besides vases and bowls, you will find here jardinieres, pedestals, hanging baskets, console sets, umbrella stands, ash trays and book ends THE WRAP-AROUND—Shown in black, navy or gray gabardine with embroidered eyelets and patent leather trim_______5.95 Now in our new location, Fourth Floor, F Street side, adjoining The Toy Store. PoTrTERY, FOURTH FLOOR.