The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-09

RECORDS
By ETHEL M. PARKS
By ETHEL M. PARKS

Record Attendance, Record Sales, Record Values.
Record Prices
Records are getting to be SO common around the
palals Royal this week that we do not nav much atteh
ton to them any more.
The Management decided to give the people of Wash
ngCOn recOrd6reaking sale, and thousands of Gus.
toners will testify to how well they succeeded-far
beyond all expectations 10
The buyers We'd with each other in securing mer.
certainly succeeded my
haven't the figures in front of me, but many Gus.
TONER'S bought in large quantities one day and re.
turned the next tOr, more, making record purchases
And there you are!
we feared the rain would stop them, but it didn't
and the sale is going almost as strong in ifs cIos;nr
days as it did during the first days. It is really quite
exciting, when you are right in the thick of it,
The things found today about the store which par-
t!culary interested and added much to my enthu.
siaSm were
Exquisite Imitation Pearl on Ivory Toilet set-1S
pieces, in the knife edge pattern-aso the Pearl on
Amber and She'll The set complete is $780, but il NAV
be purchased in separate pieces This store is the only
place in the city where these particular goods can he
purchased, and you will find them well worth looking
would make lovely gifts for almost any occasion
Real Russian FiIet for table runners in the usual
and also the Antique design. They give rich look to
chase the imitation Russian Fet which gives much the
effect of the real et but when the price is not pro.
hbitive one would much prefer it.
Then there are the real Irish linen Iaces from one
inch to one and half inches in width at the truly
remarkable price Of 85c yard. Real Iet laces and
insertions are only 45c per yard.
Every day brings in new scarfs until it seems as If
there could not possibly be another color but the COM.
bnatiOns of cOlOrs and the various materials make
each one just little newer different from yester-
days scarf.
Up in the Blouse department found some charm.
ing tailored English BrOadclOth bOuses with the man.
nsh bosom frOnts-sOme of fancy madras others in
tiny pleats in cross sections and still others with two
straps with crystal buttons and cOlOred tie They are
just the thing for tennis for business and for almost
any occasion to wear with a separate skirt.
The things that have positively raved over are the
sleeveless sport suits of Botany Mills flannel.
This is the first showing in Washington and they are
the most attractive thing one imagine in a sport
suit. The Cut-Out trimming is bit unusual and de-
cidedy effective. The linen knicker Suits with sleeve
less jackets are close second and will be no end COM
Portable for the girls who really go in for
sports seriously, and not just to look pretty.
And wonders of wonders, there are four new cOIOrs
in hosiery, nlusOn-Mrage-E Essence Sounds like
cake) and Vision. can't attempt to describe them.
But you will find them here if you want something
really new.
Next Sunday is Mothers day and there are some
handsome framed verses which say the things so many
people wish to say but can't quite express to their
satisfaction They truly artistic and appropriate
Wear the white carnatiOn send her wire or letter
other appropriate gift. 1t will do her worlds
of good and make the day happy one for her.