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Evening star., 1923-07-21
RUGS MEAN LESS
WORK THAN CARPETS

In the selection of floor coverings
experience has shown that tackled
doWn carpets and mattingS mean too
much work in cleaning to he recon-
mended. and removable rugs of some
: Kind are much TO be preferred Rugs
large enough to cover the whole
moor are not as easy to handle but
stay i'll one place better than small
ones. In choosing rugs one should
select those which are firmly woven
ana lie fiat. If they are too thin or
loosely woven. they will work IN
into wrinkles or ridges, especially if
they are large.
Good oriental rugs are very beauti-
Iul and wear long time. but they are
too expensive to he generally ussd in
the majority of homes. Garnet rugs
are now manufactured in a great
variety OF shapes. sizes and materials
as well as designs and are very salts
FACTORY. Some of the best are those
adapted from oriental ones Good
brussels and some of the firmer pile
carpetlng are excellent. as are also
those which resemble the heavy old
fashioned three ply ingrains. Old
fashioned rag rugs and their modern
iIllIta atlohS nave an attractive, pleas
ing style Of their own They are es
pecially appropriate for bedrooms and
bathrooms. but are often too thin for
places where there is constant pass
Ing. p"'"
Mating rugs. which come now in
sood tones of the standard colors
o1ten prove useful though thew are
not as durable as wool.
sort colors and inconspicuous fig
ures wear better to the eye and bar-
nome better with the other fur
nishings than gaudy figures on
bright background. The rugs shouId
tone in with the coloring OF The wafi
and and should ordinarily be darker in
cansa onaae ina Shan the latter, not only be.
aus lhey show soil less. but hccaus..
shey seem to bring the room and its
furniture into their proper relations
Evening star., 1923-07-21
SEEK TO STABILIZE
BUILDING INDUSTRY
Organization Meeting Held
at Atlantic City This
Week.

The working out through nation
wide cooperation of possible steps
toward sterilization of the nations
Construction industry is a plan of the
Department of Commerce in which
the National Association of Real Es-
tate Boards will participate through
the appointment of it's president. L. F.
Eppich of Denver, to membership in
the representative committee for
study Of seasonal activities in the
building Industry recently appointed
by Secretary Hoover. The committee.
made up of employers, labor leaders,
engineers and architects, held its or
ganization meeting in Atlantic C't7
this week
Sharp fluctuations in building costs,
resulting in part from sharp seasonal
variations in building activity. have a
pronounced effect ON the amount of
building which may be depended upon
TO relieve the recognized national
shortage of homes and business con-
struction. it is pointed out. The
Hoover committee has been appointed
with the idea in mind that c0ncentra-
tion of construction into seven to ten
months of the Year, as is done under
present practice, mas DCen uue per-
haps more to custom than to weather.
and could, perhaps, be remedied
through cooperation of the factors
affected, if the committee, as a ma
tional investigatory body, is able to
work solution.
Enforced idlcness for workmen
and slack seasons for architects, en-
Sineers. building material producers
and others connected with the con-
struction industry mean general eco
nomic loss to the industry, to the
workers and to the public, Depart
ment of Commerce officials point out
Other members of the committee
are: Ernest T. Trigg, manufacturer
OF philadelphia, chairman; John w
Blodgett, manufacturer, of Grand
Rapids; John Donlin, president of the
building trades department, American
Federation of Labor. A. L. Green's
fielder. contractor. ST louis; John NJ
Cries. Department C>l Commerce; Otto
- Mallcry. public works expert
Philadelphia; Rudolph T. Miller, engi-
neer. New York; James p. Noonan
president of the Brotherhood of Elec-
tScal Workers, and William Stanley
Parker, architect, of Boston.
Evening star., 1923-07-21

Mrs. Grace Broadway, California
oil well owner. is probably the only
woman oil operator in the country.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
DROP IN BUILDING
TO COME BY STEPS
Phenomenal Fall in Prices
Not Looked for Now,
Experts Say.

The present amount Of building in
the United States, as revealed in
statistics for the first half of the
year, is phenomenal, and those who
follow movements within the con-
struction industry recognize that
sooner or later recession will come.
Many believe that the demand for
new buildings at the present high
prices will soon be filed, although
the real need for new construction as
yet has by no means been met.
The opinion is widely held, say
real estate experts, that the decline
when it comes. will take the form of
series of steps, and that these
steps will be determined by the costs
of construction. How severe each
drop will be will depend on how
readily costs adjust themselves, both
as regards materials and labor, to
the new conditions. The slower the
factors making up costs are in ad-
justing themselves the bigger the
drop will be, experts say, when it
does come.
The suburban movement always
will act as a deterrent to rapid falls
in building costs.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
FURNITURE LINES
GUIDE TO BEAUTY
Gaudy Ornaments Add Nothing to
Attractiveness of
Rooms.

In furniture itself. good quality de-
pends on well chosen materials, good
design and good workmanship. Wood
is the most common material. but
metal is sometimes substituted for
bedsteads and wicker or rattan for
chairs, couches and small tables. Soft
wood, especially pine, is used for
cheap painted chairs, kitchen tables.
etc, but harder varieties are prefer
able for general use. The important
qualities in furniture are strength
and beauty of grain, though color is
also a consideration.
Oak is probably the most common
wood now used in standard grade
furniture and mahogany is always in
demand for handsome pieces. Birds
eye maple, cherry, rosewood. etc, also
occasionally are seen. Black walnut
is another beautiful wood for furni-
ture, but is seldom seen in new pieces
now, partly because the supply has
run short and partly because 1t is
chiefly associated in our minds with
the heavy over-ornamental style of
furniture for which 1t was used some
fifty years ago, and which has now
fallen into disfavor. Some of the
more expensive woods are initiated by
staining cheaper kinds.
The advantages of wicker furniture
should not be overlooked. 1t is light,
comfortable and durable; some of the
simpler designs are very good and
combine well with other kinds of
furniture, especially when the wicker
is stained a harmonious color.
Any piece of furniture should be
and should look strong enough for
the use of which it is to be put.
Chairs and couches should be select
ed for the comfort of the persons
who use them and living room
should he provided with a sufficient
the family. AS regards design. those
which suggest comfort and strength
should be chosen rather than the
"gimcracky" types, and if there is any
ornamentation it should be placed
where it brings out the important
to be put on for it's own sake.
The number and size of the pieces
of furniture in room should bear
some relation to the size of the room.
Though crowded tables. insufficient
book shelves or two few chairs are
inconvenient, having a room so full
of furniture that one bumps into it
at every turn is even worse.
1t should not be forgotten that
we'll distributed empty spaces add to
the beauty of a house. Under condi-
tionS where extra space means extra
cost. small, overcroWded rooms are
perhaps unavoidable, but people who
live in roomy houses ought to max
the most of their privileges and en-
JOY the pleasure of ample space, even
if this means banishinG to the attic
a few pieces of superfiuouS furniture.
Mrs Grace Broadway, California
oil well owner. is probably the only
woman oil operator in the country.
Evening star., 1923-07-21

board of directors of the Kansas City
Real Estate Board.
Side by side with his professional
interest, Mr.. Ennis has had an active
part in political and civic affairs. AS
an active republican he has served
as presidential elector. He has had
directing part in Kansas City social
welfare work and civic art develop
ment. For a number of years his
most notable public service has been
in securing the prosecution of persons
engaged in the illegal sale of habit
forming drugs. and this service may
be said to be his hobby.
The president-elect was born in
County Down. Ireland. 1870. and came
to America in 1887. He married Miss
Kate Patterson of Kansas City in
1896. In church affiliation Mr.. Ennis
is PreSbyterian.
Evening star., 1923-07-21
NEW REALTOR HEAD
ACTIVE IN KANSAS CITY
Takes Interest in Many Civic AT
fairs and Also in
Politics.

Hugh Robert Ennis of Kansas City,
new president-elect of the National
Association of Real Estate Boards.
who will assume the duties of the
office in January, is a member of the
board of directors of the association
and has been it's councillor TO the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States. He is a past president of the
Evening star., 1923-06-17

has as chairman of the supper table
Mrs. w. ]. McGee, who will be as
sisted by Mrs. NJ. L. Allies. Mrs. w. A.
Berens. Mrs Robert Berberich, Mrs.
c. J. Cusack, Miss Crofton, Mrs. J. E.
Dyer, Mrs. W. II. Fontler, Mrs. j. A.
Geir, Mrs. James Cannon, Mrs. I'll. r..
Howser, Mrs. S. w. Hayden, Mrs.
r. T. Holden, Mrs. Frank Heron,
Mrs. /. " Kite, Mrs. NJ. j. Keane. Miss
Heaney, Miss E. Moore, Mrs. c. w.
Aughinbaugh. Mrs. J. A. Phelanti Mrs.
G. E. Plumb, Mrs. Allan Pope. Mrs.
Watkins, Mrs. G. G, Walcutt.
charge of the soft drinks booth and
will be assisted by Mrs. John Fugitt.
Mrs. c. T. Schafer will have charge
of the candy booth and Will be as
sisted by Mrs. c. w. Semmes, Mrs.
r. l.. Costigan. Mrs. NJ Donnelly, Mrs.
Dickens, Mrs. T. w. Pratt.
Mrs c. A. White will have the cake
booth and will be assisted by Mrs.
Deb. Gardiner. Miss Gertrude Miller,
Miss Isabel McGee, Miss Louise How
ser, Miss Elizabeth Howser, Mrs.
James Rogers.
Mrs s. NJ Tucker will have the
fancy work booth and will be as
sisted by Mrs. G.. NJ Fisher. Miss
Margaret Tucker. Miss Gladys Tucker.
Mrs. Postem, Miss Edna Murphy, Miss
NJ. Tyson and Miss Anna King.
Mrs. ]. ID. Quigly will have the ice
cream booth and will be assisted by
Mrs. G.. Nicholson, Mrs. Grady, Mrs.
A Paul and Mrs. Loveless.
Mrs. C. F. Keane Is in charge of
ticket
Evening star., 1923-06-17
Lawn Fete and Dance
By Nonpareils June %

The lawn fete and dance to be given
by the Nonpareils at the Argyle Coun-
try Club, formerly the Town and
Country Club. Thursday, June IS, will
be an enjoyable affair The outdoor
dance floor. good music, Fascinating
decorations and inviting walk ways
are conducive to the success of the
dance.
Through the courtesy of the pro-
prietor, d bus marked "Nonpareils''
will meet the trolley line at Georgia
avenue and Hamilton street to con
vSy the guests to the club. Every one
who is or is not familiar with the
outskirts of Washington realizes the
attractiveness of the open, especially
" hen there will be music and lights.
Mr.. NJ. Shapiro is chairman of the
dance committee.
Evening star., 1923-06-17
Mr.. Lucien II. Mercier Is
Honor Guest at Reception

Mr.. Lucien II. Mercier. secretary to
Senator Peter G. Gerry. United States
senator from Rhode Island. was the
guest of honor ON Monday night at
the WardIeish formerly the Nenezue-
Ian legation. 1ioG Massachusetts ave
nue. 1T brilliant reception given
him by Mrs Ward and Mr.. Raleigh,
prupriet"rs Of the " Nardlcigh. and by
d score or more of his fraternity
friends and fellow classmates of
Georgetown University, where he re-
ceived degree Of bachelor Of laws
that afternoon.
Music for the occasion was fur
nished by an Hawaiian orchestra. At
the height Of the Festivities ard
gageties. which were held in the
French Ballroom. the chimes called
the guests mo The Italian room,
where Il delightful supper was served.
she guests found their places at the
tables marked by dainty hand painted
place CaIdS made hE Miss Corinnc
Heagm&n Of The Milwaukee Fine Arts
School Mr.. Jean Monk. master of
evening u Mr.. Mrrcier. who acknowl-
edged it. Others on the program were
Mr.. Charles {. McCardle of Nebraska.
who also received his degree on that
AFTERNOON. ana MI AldlIln 1OOh, VINO
gave Scottish interpretations. Mr..
Edwin A. Trusheim of this city gave
an exhibition of eccentric dancing.
Mr.. Stanley Burke. tenor. of San Fran
cisco and Newport, sang: Mr.. Albert
A. Niault of the Naval Academy de-
livered some clever poems and selec
tiOnS.
Guests included: Miss Ruth Hall,
Miss Margaret Horne. Miss Lenore
pConuell. Miss Nada Hail. Miss The
hcdauX Cox. Miss Beatrice Saindon,
Miss Margueritt Simmoneau. Miss
Alice Raymond. Miss Rose Fryemyer.
Miss Corinne HeaSman. Miss AIeXan-
driue Cummings. Mrs. Aline StilWeli.
Mrs. Ella Mae Coll. Mrs. Garnet l.
Raleigh. Mrs. y. u. Ward, Mrs. Salome
-dan&field. Mr. i.ucieu Fl. Mercier AIR.
charles 6 McCardle. Mr.. Martin y.
cook. Mr. Edwin \. Trusheim. Mr.. Al
bert y. Niault. Mr. Il. j. Lehman. Mr..
Joseph II. Hagen. Mr.. Jean Monk Mr..
Ned Holman. MIR. Harrison Chatfield
Mr.. Thomas =. Doran. Mr.. Jack
Creecy. Mr.. j. Harper Shoop, Mr.. b.
Jean Raleigh. Mr. Robert Groome
Mr.. George Groome, Mr.. Albert Sands,
Mr.. Albert Due and Mr.. Stanley Burke
Evening star., 1923-06-17
Garden Party June %
To Aid Monticello Fund

The garden party for the benefit
Of the Monticello fund will he held
Thursday, June %, after 3 O'Clock, at
the country home of DIR. and Mrs.
Thomas w. Sidwell, 1901 Wisconsin
avenue. The cars pass the door.
Many novelties will be introduced.
among thCm an exhibition OF the
model of the first puD1ic schoolhouse
of Washington, which was opened
under the auspices of Thomas JEFF
ferson, who gave not only money. but
TIE use of his carriage house for
the purpose. This structure was To-
Gated at the corner of 14th and g
streets. and many old Washingtoni-
ans will remember it well, as it was
still a public schoOlhouSe late in the
10's. The old Federal Bank building
now occupies the site.
Mrs. Albert n. BagGs will arrange
drill of the public school children
and the flags of all nations. includ-
ing some old battle flags, will be on
exhibition. \ minuet "f school chill
Evening star., 1923-06-17
Association Celebrates
Magma Charta Day

The international Magma Charta
Day Association, Mrs. Monterio Berry,
vice president for the District OF
Columbia, held a reception Friday
evening at the Headquarters of the
Association of Art and Letters on l
street. Magma Charta day being cele-
brated throughout the world.
DIR. Charles Swisher of George
Washington University gave an in
teresting talk, DIR. Clarence j. Owens
as chairman. introducing him. Mrs
Mary Dickins gave several recita-
tions and the Rev. DR. John t. Hud-
Ole gave some readings.
President Harding is honorary
president of the International Magma
Charta Day Association, and though
unable TO accept the invitation of the
association to attend the reception
Mrs. Harding sent flowers from the
White House gardens.
Evening star., 1923-06-17
Davis Chapter. U. D. c..
Plans Southern Carnival

The Jefferson Davis Chapter,
United Daughters Of the Confederacy,
have issued a general invitation, but
without cards, for a southern earn
ival, to be held at the home of Mrs.
Francois Berger Moran, 2315 Massa-
chusetts avenue, Thursday, June 21,
from to o'clock.
The invitation is extended to the
Southern Society of Washington; the
Sons of Confederate Veterans, and
Confederate Veterans of the civil
war; all members of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy; Sons
of the American Revolution; Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution;
Daughters of 1912; The Colonial
Danes in the District of Columbia
and the Club of Colonial Danes, and
the Sons of Cincinnati. There will
be pictures of Sulgrave Manor the
Cradle of the Washingtons."
There will be a program of music
dancing, songs by the noted Polish
singer. DR.. Alfredo of Warsaw; Eng
lish songs by Mr.. Beveridge, and
during the entire entertainment.
The benefit is for the memorial
fund for the Faithful Colored Nam
mie" statue, modelled by George
Julian Zolnay. Il model of which will
be on exhibition during the entire en-
tertainment.
Evening star., 1923-06-17

Mr.. ard Mrs ". : Townsend and
son and Mrs. y. /. Townsend motored
FROM Pittsburgh. Pa. to be the guests
nf Mrs. J. :. IiarrclI and Mrs. Pauline
iIarrcI and Miss Marion Harrell.
They have returned home and Mrs.
Harrcll returned with them for a
-<Nffr,rt visit.
Evening star., 1923-06-17

Mrs. Nellie t. Keleher of the Con-
sr"ssiunal is leaving for Atlantic
there of her son. Mr.. a. H. keleher
until the middle OF July.
Evening star., 1923-06-17

Mrs Albert Cottle who has been
visiting relatives and friends in
Richmond. Va. has returned to
<hingtOn.
Evening star., 1923-06-17

tuckett later in the season to re-
main until autumn.
Miss Clyve Graef will go to New
York tomorrow, and will sail Tues
day aboard the Mauretania for Eng
land, to spend the summer Mrs. Fred
"rick Haskell and her daughter, Miss
Hope Haskell of Chicago who have
visited Miss Graef in her Washington
home. also are sailing aboard the
Mauretaua.
Air. and Mrs H. Campbell parents
OF Miss Graef. will go To Elkins. W.
Va. June 26, to attend the wedding
81 Miss Ellen Bruce Lee, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee, to Mr..
Stoddard Pintard Johnston. Later
they Will motor to Hot Springs for
ii visit.
Miss Lillian Merritt Thompson,
daughter of Mrs. Douglas b. Thomp-
son. will return to Washington the
first of next week from Portsmouth,
Va. where she is visiting Miss Vir-
ginia New, daughter of the former as
sistant chairman of the Shipping
Roard. Miss Thompson and her mother
viii go to kennebunkport, Me, early
in July. for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Hewitt and
daughters. Miss Dorothy Hewitt and
Miss Evelyn Hewitt. with Mr.. Win
free Johnson and Miss Mary Flor
south Bethlehem, Pa. the first of
rhe week. to attend the commence
nent exercises of Lehigh University,
where Mr.. Alfred George Hewitt. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Hewitt re-
"eiVed his degree chemical engi-
ne.r, taking second honors in his
lass. He also distinguished himself
IN athletics, winning the varsity let
ter in lacrosse.
MIR. and Mrs Charles j. Brand, who
since their recent return from Europe,
have resided ut "400 10th street. have
taken an apartment ut 1868 Colum-
bia road, where they will make their
home in the future.
Mrs. Albert Cottle. who has been
Richmond. Va. has returned to
Washington.
Mr.. ard Mrs. ". :. Townsend and
son and Mrs. y l. Townsend motored
from Pittsburgh. Pa. to be the guests
"f Mrs J. :. Harrell and Mrs. Pauline
iIarrell and Miss Marion Harrell.
Thry have returned home and Mrs.
Harrcll returned with them for a
N-sfrtrt visit.
Mrs Nellie L. Keleher of the Con-
gr"ssiur;n is leaving for Atlantic
'itv today, I" be the guest while
there of her son. Mr. a. H. keleher,
until the middle of July
Mrs Annie NJ Bohrer. a well known
aud very popular hostess of this city,
viii sail from New York. Tuesday
hoard the Pittsburgh. for Europe,
loing as delegate from Calvary
baptist Church to the Baptist con-
Nention at Stockholm. sweden. After
the convention She will make an eX-
tended tour OF Norway, Sweden. Den
mark. Switzerland. Germany, France
and England, returning home in the
late fall.
Evening star., 1923-06-17

anniversary. There were several
tables of bridge and later there was
dancing. Winning the beautifully
selected prizes were Mrs. John Briar,
Mrs. Henry Seaford and Miss Lang
worthy.
Guests for bridge were Mrs. Charles
Slater, Mrs. Charles BrockwelI, Mrs.
David Moore, Mrs. John Briar. Mrs.
Horace Chandlee, Mrs. Edison Briggs.
Evening star., 1923-06-17
Regent of D. A. R. Chapter
At Home to Honor Bride.

Mrs. Thomas Smythe Wallis, regent
of the Francis Wallis Chapter. Daugh-
ters of the American Revelation, will be
at home Tuesday evening at Glenwood.
Cherrydale, Va, in honor of the two
brides of the chapter Mrs. Charles S.
Turner. formerly Miss Eunice Sasscer.
and Mrs. Charles V. StiefeI formerly
Miss Eleanor Brooke Perry
Evening star., 1923-06-17

Gren, arranged by Mrs. Grace Porter
Hopkins, will be another pleasing fea-
ture of the party.
Mrs Minnegerode Andrews is chair
man of the garden committee, and
she will be assisted by a direct de
scendant of Thomas Jefferson, Mrs.
John Speed Morris.
Evening star., 1923-06-17
Arrangements Made
For Rose Festival

Arrangements are complete for the
rose festival and supper to be held
OH the evenings of June 10, 20 and 21
,at ST. Roses Industrial School
Mrs. d. J. Callahan is chairman and
Evening star., 1923-06-17
Mrs. King Hostess at
Bridge and Dance

Mrs. Franklin King entertained at
her home, 1407 Delafield place, Fri
day in celebration of her birthday
Evening star., 1923-06-17

Mrs Edward German, Mrs. Henry
Seaford, Mrs. James Dwyer Mrs
Bowers Hodges. Miss Regina Hodges
and Miss Lillian Langworthy.
The decorations of the home were
in pink and the refreshments so far as
possible were in the same shade
Evening star., 1923-06-17

The islands of Scotland number
about 500 altogether.
Evening star., 1923-06-17
News Notes Relating
To Folk Prominent
In Capital Circles
tuckett later in the season to re-
main until autumn.

Continued from Fourth Page.y
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
WYE LA FRANCE

When the Hon. George 5. Chandler. at the Mens Club banquet Wednesday evening began Co paint the map oi and prosperng coors inclined Tor little skepcal of the happy basis for many very cheering remarks Bl evident that ths speaker merely praceing his hearers the popular meth Nancy In other words, 10 Mr Chandler al Europe appears by be getting better and better in spite Whether this fact not only history the process and history will tell There those who not persuade themselves easy and progressive solution of European troubles.
 But Mir Chandler turned from his almost oFiay op tmsc upon the European state today and launched into truly stirring splenddy outspoken defense of tho French occupation the Ruhr wanted o stand ID and cheer Nothing refreshing happened these in a long While propagaHds and uoube-makers al home aborng interfere while overt and subtle criticism France fills columns of and national papers good hear sturdy American voice in plan Anglo Saxon that occupation the Ruhr of Americas ba ness country do nothing better than keep s mouth words graceful, they clothed charm they express did Mir Chandler the poHbank opinion who inclined to regard Germany as renegade and unregenerate un the damage ef l9f4=fs is paid for and paid for in f9ll.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
PUTNAM LIBRARY NEEDS

always that city of the sze o Put public institutions that worthy of the greatest interest and support the public schools hospital and third the public library There s eyhng paiseworth be said of Putnam schools and hospital beginning from the public serves the support and interest help long needed Btu public library another matter Our library in ts material is an institution but remotely situated t lacks furtherng progress of H work and Is not u eiently known the city whole. Putnam needs
 library building centrally located where it's current pubea daily be within the reach of those interest a6ual ea #staag and t needs more money II could i'll with equipment possesses well B ezeeeny arranged material much larger place in the ely
 help and promotion o the hbrarys work would form an excellent group of interested and public spirited citizens.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-16
THE SODA WATER FOOT BATH

We predict that the class go mad and hold pogrom St Barhoomew Eve all their will be that honest class of literary artisans who have devoted of their lives the cultivation of style and technique vehicles sion And have idea that the poets will be the leaders hand with the older school novests waving rebands behind Also picture them attacking perhaps first all S Eliot youth who has suddenly gained prom mention considerable of money-through the composition rather the assembling ef the words that
 tute so-called poem entitled The Waseland awarded The Dals annual two thousand dollar prize What it is s about this Waseland affair only The Dial editors appear know. brilliant and cultivated men that they But i'm agnes there would be considerable stirring few poetca graves could read for this specimen taken at random from Mr. Eios prize-winnng work.
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