The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 17, 1923, Page 9

_MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1929, _fnm SRATT PAGEANT WILL BE PRESENTED Peon Lake School to Give : Holiday Entertainment BY G. LUCILLE BUTLER ‘Tho fond parents of children of the Green Lake grade behoot will have ‘AUR to be prideful on the night of December 20, when a cast of ap: Proximately 360 children will present the spectacular pageant, “King of the Holidays,” at the Roosevelt Nigh School, selected bocause of ita stags ing facilities, This pageant, written and directed | by Mrs, DellA Gould Emmons, Woodlawn ave, was enacted last Christmas by the Green Lake puptls, When it met with such unqualified | Success that by popular request It ts Delng put on again this season. A teacher of music, and Sunday school worker, Mrs, Emmons first Conceived tho idea as a Christmas play for her Sunday school class, but after submitting tho play to J. M. Knisely, principal of the Green Lak school, for criticism, he saw such | road possibilities for it that he de-| to use it with the larger cast le possible by the pupils of his| School, Tncluding a chorus of 175 children, the pageant consists of presentations ‘0f the various holidays of the year in &n effort to find out which ts the Most popular with the children, No especial stars are featured, but the Spectacle Is said to be very delightful for both children and adults, MOTHERS AID IN COSTUME WORK White some of the major costumes are hired for the occasion, the cos- tuming of the various choruses is done by the parents, and the work- Ing up of the pageant has so ap- pealed to the community spirit of the district that mothers have formed Various sewing circles ta better co- Operate in the work, Knisely has apportioned one scene in the pageant to each school room. Thus the personne! wil! be complete- ly changed from the previous show- ing, the same teachers, however, coaching the youngsters for scenes enacted last year. ‘The money raised will go for school benefits, playfield equipment, etc, Good-Bye for Dobbin ire Horse Will Be Thing of Past Marking the final appearance of historic fire horses in Seattle mu- nicipal administration, a special “run” down Second ave., some time im the next three months, will be staged by Fire Chiet G. M. Mantor, as celebration of the complete motor. jantion of the Seattle fire depart- ment, he announced Monday. Word has been recelved that the newly ordered fire apparatus will be bere in 90 days. When !t arrives, the old, falthful-fire horses, hitched to thelr old engines, wit: dash Gown Second ave. and off the stage of Se- attle forever. Behind them will race all the other horses soon to be re- Placed by the mechanical “horses.” And then will roar the modern, mo- torized sections of the department, marking the advent of a completely motorized department and the suc- cession of the automobile over the ine. have already had numerous for the horses,” Mantor said. ’ will be pensioned on farms and places like that.” France, Belgium | PARIS, Dec. 17—France and Belgium have agreed to enter into} @irect negotiations with Germany. | ‘Tho subject matter to be ‘discussed | must be plainly limited fn advance] and must not involve: 1, Reparations. 2. Withdrawal of the armies of| octupation. 3. Revision treaty. Model’s Case to Go to Jury Today 17—The} SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. } case of Grace Barratt!, beautiful mod: el, accused of murdering her hus. band, Harry Barratt!, musician, was expected to go to the Jury in su.| perfor court here today. of the Versailles “CAPITAL” Six-hole Range $68.00 With porcelain trim in Blue, White or Gray. Polished six-hole top, oven-door thermometer, 18-inch oven and duplex grate for coal or wood. $68.00. Best Quality Water Coil, $3.00 Fourth Floor FREDERICK & NELSON Agree to Parley ||, ————<<<$<$— IT WAS ONLY A DOG AND CURIOUS ONES WERE DISAPPOINTED Sarehnar about noon a blir crowd had gathered at ono of the busy downtown street inter sections, People on the outer edges wero straining and craning their necks to seo what the at: traction was, X | — il - oo) tn T was curtous, oo, = folka, 1 nner aa a foot ball player goes bru the Ine, Being a little jeethecon-aite shorter than the rest of the people, T waa slight. ty handicapped, but, when wo finally reached the center of tho group, I saw several men work ing over something that lay on the pavement, And the young lady who has #0 valiantly forced “our” way fm before dozens of others who were trying to do the same, exclaim. ed, “Pshaw! It's only a dog. I thought there had been an ac: cident," It was true, too, It was only & Ittle dog with a broken leg. Most everyone was deeply dis- appointed, BLACKIE BEAR. Says Coburn Slayer Incurably Insane ATLANTA, Ga, Deo, 17.—"Phil B. Fox, Ku Klux Klan editor, charged with the niurder of W. 8. Coburn, | fs inourably Insane,” Dr. R. C, Swint, an allenist, testified on croas- examination In superior court today, “I believe he fe in a chronio para. noid condition,” the most dangerous lype of insanity, the expert declared, “Ho is permanently tnsane—I have never known of a paranotac to be cured.” Swindle Victims Will Be in Court CHICAGO, Dec, 17.—Victima of Leo Koretz‘s astounding oil swindle, which is now believed to have netted him $10,000,000, were to appear be- fore a grand jury here today. They | ard expected to tell. many important | details of the gigantic fraud At the same time Mrs. Koretz will testify in a bankruptcy hearing which is expected to indicate the ex- tent of the swindle. A Chinese general plans to teach Chinese soldiers scientific cultivation with modern farm machinery and then organize them Into labor bri. sades for colonization of the vast Waste lands of Northwest China. very low figure. mis: try South Dakota primary next spring haw been delayed to await the out: Johnson's entry, It wan stated to. day at the White House, Commissioner Charles Burke, one of the adminis wormed my way tration leaders in South Dakota, to thru the crowd in delay entry of his name for this the wake of a reason, young lady who FEDS AWN nae was going thru in $ uch the same || Ashes of Aberdeen Coolidge Delays in South Dakota Filing WASHINGTON, Deo, 17.—Tho en- of President Coolidge tn the me of the legal action now being kon thero to decide upon Henator The president of was advised Tndian by Affairs Free Clinic for ‘Babies Scheduled A froo baby clinic will be the fea ture of a demonstration by the ehild hygiene division of the state depart mont of health, which will open at tho Bon Marche on January 2, A mothers’ and bables’ health school will also be conducted, The demon. |' atration will later be given in other of the state, The city health dopartmont will have charge of the baby clinic, according to announce- ment, cordance with a dying request, a com: mittee from the Knights of Pythias yesterday cast on the waters of Ban Francisco bay the ashes of William Man Cast on Water SAN FRANCISCO, Deo, 17.--In ac: MeDermott, who died at Aperdeen, Wash, « short time ago, Men’s Sweater Coats $6.00 OOL - AND - COTTON Sweater Coats in the style pictured, An appropri- ate gift for a man. Choice of several good-looking heather mixture effects. In light and dark colorings. Sizes 86 to 44, for men and young men. At $6.00. Men’s Outing Flannel Night Shirts | Special 95c Hi AN unusually low price Night Shirts like these. Of medium weight, even-weave fabric, Neat made, in V-neck style. Sizes 15 to 20 (neck measure- ment). Special, 95¢. FREDERICK & NELSON DOWIMSTAIRS STORE Men's Bection, DOWNSTAIRS STORE. for good Outing Flannel | served an a first ieutenant of tn. PASTOR RAPS SEATTLE VICE “Has Increased 100 Per Cent Under Brown’”’—Hawkins Denunelation of the administration of Mayor Brown was yolced by the Rey, Chauncey J, Hawkins in @ ser: mon at Plymouth Congregational church Bunday evening, during an4 appeal for churches and churehmen to take an active interest in polities. “Under Mayor Brown's administra tion vieo and corruption have in- creased 100 por cent and the police force has become so disorganized that law enforcement has become a joke," the speaker sald in part, Rev, Hawking declared that the |chureh would be putting the stamp of Approval on unsatisfactory condi tions were {t to hold aloof from poll- tea, Prosser Resident Legion Adjutant J, Kelley Doe Priest, comroander of tho Sixth district of the’ Amer- jean Legion in this state, was elect. od state adjutant by the executive committee meeting Sunday after: noon, in the Legion club tn this state, Do Priest will move his fam- ily from Prosser, Wash., to Seattle to assume the duties after January 1, Ho {* a member of tho ‘city counc!] of Prosser, and a captain of the Washington National Guard, He fantry during the war, Sisters Thank All Who Aided Bazaar The Sisters of Providence hos- pital wish to express their sincere thanks for the gen¢rous support by thelr many friends of their fair, held last week at Providence hos- pital, for the benefit of 8t. Vincent's Home for the Aged, now !n course of construction at West Beattie, The fair brought in something over $12,600, about half of thi being cash donations toward the striped patterns. Well Special Purchase of Women’s and Misses Silk and Cloth Dresses °14.85 UNUSUALLY attractive value jobber’s and manufacturer's 3, due to sp stocks being c' Many Styles Are One-of-a-Kind and there are over 35 different styles in the offering. All this sea- son’s fashions in silk crepes and fine quality twill fabrics. Over 50 Misses’ Dresses—Sizes 14 to 20 in pretty straightline models designed for the school and college i Navy-blue, with gay touches of color in tie An attractive opportunity for selecting a gift Dress, or for those planning additions to their wardrobe for Christmas. Unusually attractive values, Tuesday, at $14.85. (DOWN TAIRS STORE) , il purchases of a losed out to us at a and trimming. t ELECTRIO COFFER URN tn heavy nickel-plated finish. With metal handles. Price ELECTRIC TOASTER that toasts two slices at one time. Nickelplated finish, Price ELECTRIO TEA POT with an especially conventont tea ball attachment, Heavy _ nickel- plate finish. Price $16.00, GRILL that has and ready upply quick heat. Price $7.25. HR in a port. 0 that may be pia desired. Gives w of radiant he Price $7.05. ELECTRIC CURLING .75 to $6.75. JECTRIC VIBRATORS, $5.00 00. ELECTRIC WARMING $4.75 to 810.00. HOOVF PADS, CTRIC VACUUM 860.00 and WOMEN’S QQ BLACK and brown kidskin Oxfords in the neat, practical style pic- ing height, with rubber lift. ures adequate furnishing of the|patronized tho bazaar is a predic) non-sectarian home, which Is to new home. furnishing of rooms, which as-ithe present generosity of all who/will take in the welfare of this| institutions in Seattle, FREDERICK & NELSON | DOWMSTAIRS STORE Special Purchase of 500 Pairs KIDSKIN OXFORDS Unusually Low-Priced Black and Brown Leathers tured. With Goodyear welt soles, Military heel in comfortable walk- Widths AA to D Unusually good values, due to a special purchase, at $3.85. (DOWNSTAIRS STORE) Sizes 24 to9 The Sisters feel that/tion of the interest that the public|be one of the greatest philanthropic ELECTRIC TABLP STOVE on which breakfast for two can be Prepared at the table. A com- Plete and convenient appilance. Price $18.50. ’Tis Here They Will Gather on Christmas Eve —before the radiant glow of the hearth. 'Tis here they will gather to dream of the morrow, to “hang their stockings” for good old Santa Claus to fill. And in the morning, when fresh logs crackle and the glow of Christmas morn is spread o’er the household, who will be the first to discover the bright and shining Andirons, the new hearth Sereen and Fire Set that Santa has left i < ELECTRIC COFFED PERCOLA- in his wake? TOR in a graceful design. Equipped with “safety” switch that prevents overheating. —and, later, Mother finds around the Price $9.45. Christmas Tree —a beautiful Electric Coffee Urn from Dad; a new Electric Waffle Iron to replace the old-fashioned one that used to keep Mother in the kitchen while the rest were enjoying a warm breakfast; and even a Hoover to make housecleaning easier in the years to come. Surely these are the gifts that tell of a thoughtful giver. HEARTH black and brass, brass, nish iron, antique brass and copper finishes, $6.00 to $95.00. ELECTRIC WAFFLE IRON that bakes both sides to an even, toothsome brown, Adds & thrill to waffle making. ANDIRONS in polished br Price $15.75. wrought iron, Flemish iron, antique brass and copper finishes, $8.95 to $105.00. and ELECTRIC IRON equipped with a heating element that is built for unusually long serv. soa, A sturdy Domanco fron at @ moderate price: 85.00. I oTRIC HAIR DRYERS, $15.00 and $19.00. RIC TRAVELING TRON $5.25 to 86.95. TRIC Nickel-plated Coffee Service An artistic design in the Grecian effect pic- tured. Electric Coffee Urn, $22 Cream 22.50. Pitcher and Sugar Bowl,*$5.75 each. Tray, $11.75. SHLIGHTS, "1900" CATARACT WASHING M $165.00. ELECTRIC A CHIN,