Evening Star Newspaper, October 31, 1937, Page 9

LUNCH FUND SHOW TICKETS SELL FAST 1,206 Distributed for Bene- fit Matinee Tornorrow at Belasco. Washington's response toward pro- viding free lunches for needy school children reached new heights yester- day as reports of orders for tickets %o the benefit magic show opening tomorrow at the Belasco Theater in- dicated a sell-out week. At the Citizens' Emergency Com- mittes headquarters in the Mayflower Hotel it was announced that al- ready 1,200 tickets for tomorrow's matinee had been sold and a sell- out was near for Tuesday's perform- ances, Bhortly after the tickets went on | sale Wednesday, children in 17 schools had bought 550 of the 50- cent admissions, each of which will | provide seven free hot lunches for | some of their 5,000 underfed school- mates, ‘To answer hundreds of queries that have come in at headquarters as to | the total amount collected during the | drive, Mrs. John Boyle, jr. commit- tee chairman, tomorrow will ask the auditor for & complete feport. The | figures should be available by Tues- day or Wednesday, it was said. Special arrangements have been | made with school authorities to_dis- miss the children early from school to see the matinees plann=d daily at the Belasco. The exhibitions will| feature local talent as well as sev- eral nationally known magicians. The committee is attempting to raise $67,500 to cover the non-labor costs of the free lunch project for the school year. The Works Progress Administration is furnishing the labor | costs. FIRST ‘AIR BALL’ GAME SET TODAY BY PILOTS | Novel Event to Be Played Over Squared Area on Airport in College Park. The first game of airball, said to| be an invention of members of the Washington Air Derby Association, is | to be played at College Park Airport, College Park, Md, from 2 to 5 p.m. today as the October flying event of the association. Designed as a game of flying skill and “bomb dropping” accuracy, the game will be played over a square playing area laid off bn the airport in front of the Derby Association's clubhouse. The playing area will be divided into four quarters, with a small circle in the center. Each player will be given four tennis balls. These he is to drop, one at a time. from an altitude of not leas than 300 feet. The four ap- proaches to the playing area must be made from the four cardinal compass directions. . Painters Plan Outing. An oyster roast will be given by the Painters’ Local Union, No. 368, at 11 s.m. November 7 in Home Stretch Inn, on the Marlboro pike 1!, miles from the District line. Lamps Select a Lamp for Its dual service—illu- mination and deco- ration. It is a very important matter WHAT Lamp is- chosen and for the association with which it is to be used. Sloane Lamps rep- resent exclusive de- signs —selected for their decorative as well as their illumi- nating quality. Here are Lamps for the Boudoir, the End Table, the Cen- ter Table, for Bridge, Junior Floor, Indirect Floor, Torcheires, Girondoles, Desk Lamps. Waterford Cut, Bohemian Crystal. Aechille Bloch French Porcelain. Englisk Stafford- shire. Minton Salt-Glaze. Lenox China. Silver and Gold Floor and Bridge From Plot Fails YOUTH ADMITS ATTEMPT TO EXTORT $2,000. WILFORD R. MARCHAND. The 19-year-old youth is shown being returned to jail in Duluth, Minn., after he had admitted he attempted to er- tort $2,000 from Walter B. Driscoll, paper company exrec= utive. Driscoll’s wife is a cousin of John Philip Wayerhaeuser, jr., whose son was kidnaped in 35, —Cdnurz_aht A. P. Wirephoto. Hughesville Woman's Club. LEONARDTOWN, Md, Oct. 30 (Special).—Mrs. Ruth Jones has been elected president of the Hughesville Woman's Club. vice president, Mrs. Will Moller; sec- retary, Mrs. wis Wetherald, and treasurer, Mrs. Clarence McDonough. ‘The club plans to provide children’s | lunches in the schools this year. Sloamne’s Draperies In the quiet and handily equipped Drapery Room you will have brought to your attention more than 1750 of the newest fabrics for window draping and upholstering. Large as the assort- ment is, each has been carefully se- lected by our ex- pert Interior Deco- rators—and they represent the finest in weave and de- sign. Chintz, Cre- tonne, Linen, Tap- estry, Damask, Brocatelle, Bro- cade, Metalasse, Velvet, Mohair. At prices ranging from— 90cto $19.50 yd. Please feel free to call upon our staff of decorators to assist you in the selection + of materials and in the development of Others elected are | THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, OCTOBER 31, 1937—PART OXE. WAGNERIAN GROUP HERE FOR CONCERT Singers Appear Today With National Symphony Open- ing for Season. The Wagnerian Festival Singers, a quintet of leading vocalists from the festivals and opera houses of Europe, who will appear as soloists with the National Symphony Orchestra in its opening concert this afternoon, arrived in Washington late yesterday. They were greeted at the Raleigh Hotel shortly after their arrival by C. C. Cappel, manager of the orchestra; Mrs. Cappel and music critics of the local newspapers. The five singers, each of a different nationality, wanted to reach here soon- er for sightseeing, but a cross-country concert tour that will take them to California and back to New York by the middle of December keeps them moving at a fast pace. The director is Richard Hageman, well-known composer and conductor, who was born in Holland but is a naturalized American. He will share the podium tomorrow with Dr. Hans Kindler, conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra. Hilda Konetzni, the soprano of the quintet, is a former swimming cham- pion of Austria. She speaks little Eng- lish, but was able to get across the fact she is enjoying her first American tour. The others are Marta Krasova, con- tralto, a Czechoslovakian; Henk Noort, a Dutchman, tenor; Joel Berglund, a Swede, baritone, and Alexander Kip- nis, a Russian, basso. The singers made their American debut in New York October 17. Their American tour includes 28 concerts. They probably will sail for their homes about December 14. Mr. Hageman was conductor at the Metropolitan Opera last season. His opera, “Caponsacchi,” which was first presented in Vienna about two years ago, had its American premiere last season at the Metropolitan Opera House. Flowers to Be Topic. N. J. Hansen and F. A. Kerr, flower enthusiasts, will be guest speakers at a meeting of the Woodridge Garden Club at 8 pm. tomorrow in the Sher- wood Presbyterian Church, Twenty- second street and Rhode Island ave- nue NE. OColor pictures of flower gardens will be shown, LEADERS PRAISE PLAN FOR GIRLS’ SHELTER Transient Committee Welcomes Volunteers of America Move for Capital Home. Plans of the Volunteers of America to establish a terhporary shelter for girls of the “white collar class” who are in financial distress at 1525 Six- teenth street N.W. were declared to fill a long-felt need yesterday by Mrs. John J. O'Conner, chairman of the Transient Committee of the Council of Social Agencies. At the same time Lt. Maj. H. Mills Eroh, District commander of the Vol- unteers, announced that remodeling of the building is proceeding rapidly, and that he hopes to get the project under way within a short time. Mrs. O'Conner said, “From experi- ence of many years in Washington we have felt a definite need for a house for self-respecting girls in temporary financial difficulties where they can get comfortable living until their cir- cumstances improve. “When Maj. Eroh made his state- ment on the home before members of the Transient Committee of the coun- cil every member was very interested. They felt that it was a particularly happy thought of the Volunteers to fill this long-existing need.” Sloane’s =711 Twelith St. Two Specials in Sloane Broadloom Carpets 9 and 12 foot widths—in a variety of plain colors. Pebbly Weave that eliminates foot prints and mark- ings; but with deep, rich pile. Colors are Burgundy, Sand, Royal Blue, Reseda Green, Henna, Rose. Sq. yd. 55-45 27-inch width for halls and stairs to match any of the above colors: Per yard.__$375 Velvety Weave Broadloom, closely woven; all wool face and one of the most durable of the Broadlooms. Colors are Royal Blue, Mahogany, Beaver, Taupe, Burgundy, Heather Mixture, Reseda Green. Sq. yd. $ 4-95 All the above shades in 27-inch widths for halls and stairs. Per yard..$3.50 Oriental Rugs A special group of 25 Rugs From Persia—Kirmans, Sarouks, Keshans and Ardebils. From India—Khanbahs. From China—the beautiful Chinese embossed effects. Each Rug is true to the tradition of the looms from which it comes and is made of the finest wools, perfect in every thread—matchless patterns of Oriental art and skill. Lillehans Chinese Moussouls $z9.75 All 9x12 size Choice $2'79 Two Groups of “Scatter” Oriental Rugs Approximate Size 3x5 Domestic Rugs Kermans Sarouks Kershans 549.50 "’Sheen-Type'’ solid-color seamless rugs, with fringed ends. A new and luxurious type of floor covering—in Rust, Burgundy, Blue, Eggshell and 9x12 siz6 .ovvriieeeiiiie.... $7Q.50 Beaver. American Orientals Clever domestic reproductions of famous Persian and Turkish master- pieces—woven the Wilton way, which means the best wearing of domestic rugs. Choice of 20 Persian and Turkish patterns. 9x12 8i%6 ..oovveriiineens... 59850 A—9 S10ANE’S =711 Twelfth S, m——— November Brings Serious Questions "Concerning the Home Sloane’s Answers Them With Wonderful Opportunities Months and months ago, when the market was at its low point we planned—engaging ample stocks of Authentic Furniture, Carpets, Oriental Rugs, Domestic Rugs, Dra- peries, Lamps—which we are placing on display now at the special prices for which they were purchased. This means that in “putting your house in order” you can Save 10% to 20% Remember the Sloane staff of Interior Decorators is at your service . Bedroom Croups It should be kept in mind that every Sloane Bedroom Group is an expression of a master design, of master cabinet work and in the GENUINE CABINET WOODS. Normally, these groups would be marked at materially high prices. But because of the fore- ticipated buying you pay far less than for Suites of mediocre de- sign and constructed of substitute woods. American Colonial Bedroom Group, of eight pieces; with Twin Beds and handsome hanging Mirrors. Con- struction is genuine Honduras mahogany American Colonial Bedroom Group, of eight pieces; with Twin Beds. Honduras mahogany construction, and with the interesting fretwork of Chippendale inspiration Sheraton Group, of eight pieces, including Twin Beds. Genuine Honduras mahogany construction and ex- quisite in its Sheraton details French Provincial Group, eight pieces including Twin Beds. Genuine walnut construction and with the unsophisticated expression of this period 2’70 295 265 290 Of course, the Sloane stock of Bedroom Furniture includes groups of all the famous schools of design—in full 8 pieces, with twin beds and 7 pieces, with double bed—and gen« uine cabinet wood construction throughout. No substitute woods ever enter into the making of Sloane Furniture ... $185 to $1,000 L) k2 R * iving Room Pieces Sloane 18th Century English Sofa, with its smart lines and real comfort. Genuine down-filled cushions; 3129 tailored in fine damask Sloane Wing Chair, a faithful adaptation of an original Colonial piece; tailored in tapestry_ $57 Sloane Easy Chair, an adaptation of a fine English model; made with separate down-filled pillow back and seat cushion. The acme of comfort; tailored ¥ in damask 3 567 ”» Sloane Secretary-Desk, of the American Chippendale school; genuine Honduras mahogany construction; and 51 15 every detail exquisitely executed - Sloane Slant-Top Desk, with graceful serpentine front. $ Construction is genuine Honduras mahogany 54 Sloane Cocktail Table, a pleasing adaptation in minia- - ture of a fine Duncan Phyfe double-pedestal dining table; 516 genuine Honduras mahogany construction Console Card Table, a handsome inlaid Sheraton piece of genuine Honduras mahogany construction $28 Sloane’s Pie-Crust Tip Table, in the Chippendale motif, with carved base; genuine Honduras mahogany con- sls struction Rug Cushions Bissell Sweepers These are but a few examples of the variety and the interesting prices in Living Room Furniture. It is everlastingly true of Sloane’s—Always High Grade; Never High Improved new Bissell model—the most practi- cal and efficient CARPET SWEEPER Made especially for us by the manufacturers of “Ozite.” In two sizes, 9x12 and 8.3x10.6 $6.75 your decorative schemes. $1.95 o §115 W.&J. W.&J. SLOANE | SLOANE | W. &J, SLOANE 11 tweit . W. &J, SLOANE 11 tweitn se. Park at Capital Garage Courtesy Parl Capital Garage Convenient Charge Accounts Courtesy Parking, Capital Garage Convenient Charge Accounts "‘ | <