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Mitchell s Watkins, Champaign, ILL.,,
brother Of Mr. H. A. Watkins, who
will graduate from the Chicago Uni
versity Feb. Is, 1925, was among the
invited guests.
Ihe following were among the most
richly and elegantly costumed ladies
who attended the long to be remem-
bered reception and prom.
Mrs. Harvey a. Watkins the charm
ing hostess, wore a pretty black lace
gown over henna satin She spared
no pains in looking after the pleasure
and comfort OF her more than two
hundred and fifty prominent guests.
Miss Maude Jones wore a very charm
ing dress Of oriental pattern. Mrs. S.
a. T. Watkins wore a beautiful gown
Of silver cloth Mrs. Duke Bovd.
orchid georgette; Mrs. Emma Bell.
green velvet; Mrs. Lula Lawson was
charming in black lace; Mrs. F. A.
Denison was costumed in a pretty
black satin Of simple lines. DR.. Fan
ME Emanuel was attired in white bro
caded satin gown; Mrs. ]. Wesley
Jones wore dark blue satin, Mrs. Jes-
sic Jones, peach colored georgette.
trimmed with black velvet streamers.
Mrs Adelbert H. Roberts. spangled
creation over white satin; Mrs. Her
bert Skinner, dark blue charmeuse:
Mrs. +. G. Cade. light blue crepe de
chine; pr. Mary H. Waring, black
georgette, trimmed with white beads;
Miss Myra Colson wore peach colored
georgette trimmed in black velvet;
Mrs. George T. Kersey, attired in
beautiful black and white satin gown;
Mrs. David MCGOWAN, brocaded vel
vet gown Of one Of the new pastel
shades; Mrs A. Il. Jackson. brocaded
pink velvet; Mrs. Carl O. Roberts
wore orchid georgette with satin trim
mings; Miss Blanche Shaw, gown OF
silver cloth; Mrs Mabel Washington.
pretty lavender beaded georgette;
Mrs. George c. Hall, handsome green
velvet gown. beaded with pearls. with
diamond inserts; Miss Essie Arnold.
tiowered georgette, prettily trimmed
with black satin; Mrs r. A. Williams,
dark blue velvet, trimmed with gray
fur and gold beads; Mrs. Robert
Church, beautiful orchid georgette.
gorgeously beaded with crystal beads
with drop effect (this gown was an
imported Partisan modeD; Miss Glenn
entine Yerby wore fairy-like creation
OF light blue net; Mrs. Elizabeth
kuper. black lace over brick; Miss
Reba Martin OF Wichita. Kansas.
charmingly gowned in peach georgette
with gold lace and ribbon: Miss
Burell Of Gary, Ind, fame velvet and
georgette; Mrs. Mervin r. Bibb. won
derful gown Of canary georgette.
handsomely beaded and trimmed with
ostrich; Miss Moss Clay, lavender
satin gown with oriental trimmings:
Mrs. Irene Lewis, white and black
satin; Mrs. julius F. Taylor. pretty
blue satin gown trimmed with crystal
beads; Mrs. J. C. Ellis OF Decatur. Ill
beaded orchid georgette trimmed with
crystal beads and marabou; Mrs.
Charles Wilson. black beaded velvet:
Mrs. Eugene Renfro, light blue bro
caded satin; Mrs. Frank l.. GILLESPIE.
wore henna velvet gown trimmed with
rich looking fur; Mrs. Edward H.
Wright, green satin, trimmed with
gold lace and fur; Mrs. Louis B. An
derson, black beaded canton crepe:
Mrs. r. H. Baylor Of Milwaukee. wore
pink brocaded velvet; Mrs. "A. E. Pat
Continued on page p
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Wednesday evening, New Years
eve. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adelbert
Watkins, 3657 South Michigan ave,
gave a wonderful and highly delight
ful reception and prom at their
palatial residence, in honor Of their
hosts Of warm friends, who can be
rightfully classed as the cream Of the
four hundred leaders Of the social Or
smart set among the Afro-Americans
residing in the great city Of Chicago.
But before attempting to elaborate
on the reception and PROM we must
pause for a few moments in order to
convey to the many readers Of this
newspaper a faint idea or glimpse Of
the elegant home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Watkins, which for completeness in
every detail will compare with the
homes NJ the wealthicst citizens re-
siding in this city, or in any part Of
the United States
Their richly or elegantly furnished
home is three stories high above the
basement. The main, or the parlor
floor, consists Of five real large rooms,
two spacious parlors, dining room,
serving room and kitchen. There are
seven other rooms Oh the second and
third floors, with dance hall 18x45
feet The wood work throughout the
house consists Of rose wood, which is
polished; beautiful and rare oil paint
ings cover the walls in the parlors
steel engravings are in evidence on the
walls in the dining room; the drop
lights and floor lamps are all properly
located, and all the rich and elegant
furnishings have the proper poise to
them, the wonderful oil paintings al
ready referred to, which do not hang
sidewise on the walls of the large
rooms, but they all hang perfectly
straight up and down. The three
rugs covering the floors OF the
two parlors and the dining room
are all OF oriental design and even the
rugs are enchanting to behold and
they cost thousands and thousands of
dollars They and the other rich and
elaborate furnishings, including the
rarest of lace curtains which cost a
small fortune, were all furnished by
Alexander H. Revell and Company;
the bed room sets are birds eye maple
and the set in one bed room cost four
thousand five hundred dollars.
The greatest Of all the beautiful Be-
longings in their lovely home, which
we behcld, and which made the most
lasting impression on our mind, is the
great collection Of books which repose
in rosewood. built in the wall book
cases in the front parlors No ques-
ton about ii, Mr.. Watkins owns one
Of the finest collections Of standard
books in this city We glanced at
Noltaire's complete works in AZ vol
umes; his extensive library contains
many other historical works of great
importance and historical value and
his splendid collection of books. many
Of them utterly unknown to the vast
majority Of the colored people, were
indeed very pleasing to our eye, and
we greatly enjoyed having the pleas
ure to glance at them for only a few
moments, for some Of them left lasting
impressions on our mind.
No attempt was made to decorate
the house with artificial flowers and SO
on, but the rich rosewood wood work
was permitted to shine forth in all Of
its natural beauty and luster, which
was very pleasing to behold.
Promptly at 10 o'clock, the recep-
ton and prom began and it went at
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey AdeIbert
Watkins Lavishly Entertained
Many of Their Friends New Years
Eve at Their PaIatial Residence,
1857 S. Michigan Avenue

DR.. J. c. ELLIS, THE MOST WORSHPFUL GRAND MAS
TER OF THE MOST WORSFHPFUL PRINCE HALL
GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
OF ILLINOIS AND IT'S JURISDICTION, AND MRS.
CHARLES YOUNG, WIDOW OF THE LATE COL
CHARLES YOUNG, WHO HAS BEEN THE HOUSE
GUEST OF HON. AND MRS. LOUIS B. ANDERSON
FOR THE PAST WEEK, WERE AMONG THE DISTIN-
GUISHED GUESTS OF THE EVENING.
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the past four years, that he is one of
the Directors of the Union Lincoln
Fire Insurance Company, that he has
met with great success in the real es-
tate business.
Mr. Watkins is one Of the most
prominent Republican politicians in
this city or throughout the state of
Illinois. In the past presidential cleo
ton he worked hard night and day to
further the election of Hon. Charles S.
Deneen to the United States Senate
and for the success Of all the Repub-
lican candidates at that election.
Presented With Howard Watch and
Chain
Mr.. Watkins is held in high esteem
by large circle Of prominent friends
in this city and throughout the coun-
try.
Last Sunday evening at the Wendell
Phillips High School, Mr.. Watkins
was presented with fine and expen-
sive Howard watch and imported
chain which cost one hundred and fifty
dollars as a testimonial to him for his
worth as a highly honored citizen and
Continued on Page p
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Successful real estate broker extensive property holder who
resides with his good wife, Mrs. Watkins in beautiful
home Of their at 1857 Michigan Ave. and
of the directors of the Union, Lincoln Fire Insurance
Company also treasurer of the Metropolitan Community
Center Church; president of the Metropolitan Sunday
Evening Club; member of the Masons, Eks Knights of
Pythas, Odd Fellows and other orders.
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MRS. HARVEY ADELBERT WATKINS

The helpful and dutifu wife Harvey A. Watkins the
successful real estate broker She very gracefully prees
her elegant home at 1857 S. Michigan avenue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-12
.B0BS PUT KNVk
IN HAIR Ne
IMPORTS
America Makes Big Cut IN
Purchasing All Goods
Abroad

Indicating the increased indie
pendency Of the United States from
foreign sources OF supply. detailed
figures on Americas IS, Go 522s 600
Import trade for 1924 were made
public today BY the Department Of
Commerce
or ten principal imports eight
declined from the 1928 marks.
Only one heavy increase was
noted coffee imports ieaped from
$3.50. 231 900 IN 1928 to SEAS, S5i 600
last year.
al gain was made in the group
comprising Goals and oils. where
$246 ,276 900 imports compared with
$246 ,926 900.
The American market for textiles,
the biggest single import item, an
parently Ii turning to the domestic
producer. Imports were 1917, 451 900
in 1924, compared to $l,01S.7S2 ,O0g
Cotton goods imports valued At
$139 ,sO4 900 were $23s0O0,OOO under
those 81 1928.
sink dropped from $446, 2S6, 600 70
S372, All 900. Wooden products Tell
from $198,S28,OO0 to $162. 400 ,0OO.
Imports 81 wood and paper
products declined from $12l ,OSS Wv
Is S112,O94 900; chemicals, 3lzS, 1905
600 rs S121, 673, 600; sugar, $3.50 ,OOO,-
900 ia S363 .0O0, 900; ores and metals.
12o4 5S1 900 Is $3.50 .224 900. and rub
Der from $I89 4 81 900 to Sl79 ,s6s 900.
Bobbed hair put a kink n the
hair net industry. Last year Inn
morris were valued at $1,784s 900,
COMPARED to $4,O3S, 900 IN 1928.
Popularity Of foreign perfurnery
Vas on the wane, according to
figures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-12
| oLD-FAsHIoNED HOMES
LAUDED TO RoTARlANs

a plea for the restoration Of the
oId-fashioned American home was
made before the Rotary Club yester-
day by Senator Ferris OF Michigani
who spoke on education.
He reviewed his own life; told q
being born and raised In q one
room log cabin, with none Of the
comforts OF the children Of today.
He said he was compelled to work.
There was obedience, loyalty and
seIf-sacrifice In my home" he de-
cIared. AWhen I grew large
enough. father put me to work II
the fields. didn't want to work
but had To. II We had more q
this sort of home rule, homes
would Be better or today
Senator Ferris criticised me pup-
lie school system, declaring II was
created for d class. He made a plea
for schools in which persons Or All
ages could enter.
The Reverend Charles Warner,
member. OF the club. announced the
annual Rotary service would be held
Sunday night, February ~, II Sc.
Adams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-12
.HONl||VG GALES
HERALD new
WINTER
Temperature Expected to
Drop to 20 Above Zero,
With Clearing Skies

Howling gales and rapidly falling
temperatures today hailed q return
engaeement Of Old Man Winter IN
washington, after an absence Of
almost a full week.
The hoary old gentleman,s out.
of.town engagement was scarcely
long enough to enable the city TO
get rid of Ice and snow blanket
from the last spell of winter In
Rock Greek valley and other shelf
erred places the snow hasn't dis
appeared yet.
The new. advent of winter is via
the southern route. Shows and Icy
weather are gripping Georgia, Ala
bama and Tennessee, where the
temperature last night was lower
than that of Minnesota and other
place0 where winter is nothing to
sneer at
Snow fell last night in northern
Alabama and in the greater part
of Tennessee. Chattanooga and
Knoxville reported temperatures Of
% degrees.
While Washington temperature
last night was slightly below freez-
ing. the second winter OF the season
will not really begin until tonight,
when the mercury Is expected to
fall to 90 degrees.
The suIlen clouds which have
hung thickly over Washington dur
ing the past few days. opening the
eiIiice gates and releasing spring
thunder showers at intervals, last
night discharged parting salvo Of
scattering hail and today are ex-
pected to clear away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-12
90, 900 At TEND
St PETERS
ERV|CEs
Anniyersary Of Pope Plus
Coronation Draws Vast
Crowds 70 Rome

ROME. Feb I2.-Fifty thousand
members 81 the Catholic faith we're
admitted ID ST, Peters today where
the third anniversary IS the corc.
nation Of pope Plus vas celebrated.
1T was the first time TIE celebra-
ton was not held II ne Sistine
Chapel. The public was admitted
after high mass had been cele-
brated BY Cardinal Ls0catelii who
was the first to receive the red hat
from the present Pope.
Pore Plus entered ST Peters
from the Sacrament CHAPEL At 80
o'clock, the professional taking the
same order as when Cardinals
Hayes and MundeIein received the
red hats.
Special seats we're reserved for
royalty, including the Princess JO'
sephine OF Belgium and Princess
MathiIde az SaxOny, Prince John
of saxony, Prince George Of Ba'
varia. Prince Godfrey of Austria.
SIS vel as for the Pores family
Perosl, the priest -conlpose con:
Quoted the coronation orchestra.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-12
,1O-Piece Dining Suite

Attractive Combnaton WaInut6nd consisting 81 Serv-
ins Table China Closet and Buffet. each Of which has eec
raised design the wooden doorsye Side Chairs
and Arunchair-covered with Tapesuy-Ob-
long Table-extendable to feet In the Febr $07EOO
ary Sale 49,. ,.. -
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daughters and then took quantity
81 tire poison herself with fatal 81
suIt The Two children recovered.
The NoInaN husband WIS killed
in 4 railr0ad actGent SIX years 9 g..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-12
Extradltion Is Asked

TIe state Department has ii.
sued j warrant 81 the British en-.
baasv FOR the extradition from Can
go to the United States Of Owen
Baker, said to be wanted Tor the
alleged Staying 81 Captain w. y.
ellison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-02-12
A Group Of Administer Rugs

That are exceptional quality
of varied patterns; and conven-
lent sizes from the throw
Rugs to room size. AT special
prices in the February Sale
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-
Covered In Taupe-colored Gut Velour on Rose back
ground; plain Velour the outside back and under
arm exposures The springuphotered cushions are
versible: spring ledge upholstery. Suite consists
Of Davenport Rocker and Wing Preside Chair. 81 90 50
In the February Sale /. =
0adH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-19
BEZDEk MAKES
FULLBACk Of
L|NEMAN
Mike MichaIske, 2o0-Pound
Guard, Looks Good in
New Position

STATE COLLEGE, Pa, Oct. 49,
A football coach must be versatile
if nothing else. At Penn State, he
must be able to take backs and
mold them into stellar linemen, and
he must take linemen and develop
them into powerful, smashing backs.
Witness the latest shift in the Nit
tany camp, the moving Of 20O-pound
Mike Michalske, veteran guard, to
the fullback post.o And those who
seem to know, say the move 10
going to be a success.
Back in 1920, Coach Hugo Bez-
dek was swamped with backfie!d
material of such caliber as Joe
Lightner, Charlie Way, Hinkie
Haines, George Smell, Glenn Kill
niger and others. LiTemen were
scarce, so the Nittany coach took
Clarence Beck and Harold Hess from
the backfield and worked them into
the line, the former as a tackle and
the latter at guard. Both made
good. Now the reverse takes place.
The latest shift is not necessitat
ed because Of a superabundance Of
line material or because there are
few backs. 1t is made with one
weight into the backfield. Most Of
the backs who have shown ability
this fall are Of the pony" variety
weighing under 100 pounds. and the
need has been apparent for q smash
ing. crashing. plunging. tearing full
back who can gain ground for him.
self and who can also clear the way
for the lighter men.
Bezdek believes he has such a
back in Michalske, who is not en-
tirely new to running with the ball.
In a number of games last season.
the burlv guard was brought into
the backfield to carry the ball or
to hurl forward passes. and he
showed flashes of ability at that
time. 1t remains to be seen what
he can do when playing the position
regularly. but apparently Bezdek
has confidence in him or he would
not waste valuable time at this
stage Of the season in working
Michalske into the backfield COM
bination.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-19
GREEN Lose s
TITLE CONTEST
To KN|CKS
Ross Fisher Triumphs Over
Thompson in SandIot Ball
Game, I to o

Sandlot baseball comes to a SEN
sational finish, with the Knickrr-
booker club vanquishing the Sham
rocks, champions Of last year,
to 0, in the deciding contest for
the Independent championship II
was a pitchers battle between Ross
Fisher, of the Knickerbockeis and
Tommy Thompson, of the sham
rocks, and the better performer
won. Fisher yielded four hits and
famed ten. He gave six passes
but was invincible when the Sham.
rocks reached base.
Thompson yielded five hits and
pitched well enough to win nine
times out of ten.
- The Knickerbockers scored their
run in the fourth when Charles
hit a Texas Lacquer over third base
and Stay drove him home with a
hard-hit double.
1t was brilliantly played game
In the excitement Tommy Hook
Shamrock catcher, lost self-posses
sion and made break to sock
Umpire Eddie Bradburd. HoOB
was escorted from the field. He
objected to Bradburd's decision call
ing him out at second in the eighth
on an attempted steal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-19
CIRCUIT
IN FLORIDA
ASSURED
Tampa to. Be Awarded
Dixie Championship
Tournament

TAMPA, Fla, Oct. 19.-Plans for
a Florida tennis circuit have passed
the formative stage, and repre-
sentative of the United States Lawn
Tennis Association is due here soon
to complete arrangements for the
Southern schedule. Tampa will he
a member of the circuit, it was an
nounced here today.
One championship tournament on
the courts is assured for Tampa.
This is the Dixie title event for
men, which was won last season
by Robert Kinsey, who with his
brother, Howard, held the national
doubles championship at the time.
In addition to this classic, it Is
planned to hold the Dixie cham
pionship for women. Other cities
in the Florida circuit are st. Angus
tine, Jacksonville and Palm Beach.
Dates for the various tourna-
ments in the Southern districts will
be allotted at the next meeting of
the u. S. l.. T. A., to be held in
New York in December. 1t is
planned TO nOlO the men cIldHI-
pionship here, on the picturesque
courts at Davis Islands, the first
week in March. while the women
are appearing in their annual tour
ney at Palm Beech; then the order
will he reversed the following week,
the women playing here while the
men are engaged at the East Coast
resort.
Invitations for the Dixie cham
pionships here will be forwarded
to the leading players of America
as soon as the oates are definitely
determined. A group of select
Eastern players will make the
Florida invasion, and early indica-
tions are that the party will be
headed by William Tilden, the ma
tional champion, and will include
Vincent Richards, the Olympic title
holder, Eand Dick Williams. another
member and captain of the success
fuI American Davis Cup team.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-19
K|LBANE TRAINS
PROMISING
BOXER
Johnny's Championship Pros
pect, Al corbett, Fights
Tonight

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. H.
Johnny KiIbane Is trying to win
back the worlds featherweiglit
championship for Cleveland. Ohio.
When he was defeated for the
crown by Eugene Criqui, more than
two years ago, the veteran decided
he was through with the game.
However, KiIbane is back in the
gymnasium almost daily. He works
out with AL Corbett, rather prom
Using prospect managed by Jerry
Sachs, and Johnny has gone on
record predicting the youth to be
a future titleholder.
Corbett already has won q lot
of laurels in the ring. He turned
back tho attacks Of Eduard Mas
cart, Frenchman, and Sid Conn,
Britisher, in respective bouts this
summer.
Al is a clever boxer ehrewd. cool
fast and takes advantage Of every
opportunity. He has proved an apt
pupil for Kflbane. who believes
ii will not be long before the cham
pionship will be back in Cleveland
Philadelphia fans will get their
first glimpse of Corbett tonight at
the Arena. where he win hook UP
with Eddie Brady, the Wolf Boy, ct
Brooklyn.
They win box in the sentinel
to the return engagement between
Danny Kramer, of Philadelphia, and
Bobby Garcia, Of Baltimore.
Each of the matches is a feather
weight encounter and scheduled Tor
ten rounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-19
Plan Mile of Buses
to Carry Cadets
To New Haven

WEST POINT, N. Y, Oct. 10.
1t was announced today that
the LOO cadets of the Military
Academy will make the trip to
New Haven by motor bus on
October 81 to witness the Army
Navy football game.
The return trip will be made
in the same way. Forty buses
will be employed and the motor
column will be a mile in length.
The cadets will go by way of
Bear Mountain, Peekskill, Maho-
pac, CARMEL, Brewster, DAN
bury, Redding Ridge, Bridgeport,
and Derby. Upon arrival at
New Haven the cadets will be
halted and then marched one
mile to the Yale Bowl, where
they are scheduled to drill
briefly prior co the game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-19
MERCURYS SURPRISE
COLLEGIATE ELEVEN

Playing the Maryland Collegians
from Baltimore, the Mercury A. G.
1924 unlimited champions Of the
city. surprised even their most
ardent supporters by holding the
heavy and experienced Baltimoreans
to a scoreless tie. The Mercury
defense would have stopped the
Washington Monument in a fall.
The Collegians' Wanted attack
fell before the savage Mercury line
like a tin soldier. Time after time
the fast charging Mercury linemen
and backs crashed through the
line to smear plays before they
were fairly started. Had the
Mercs' offense been as complete
as their defense they would have
rung up a terrible score.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-19
DREADNAUGHTS DEFEAT
CARDINALS IN FINAL

The Cardinals and Dreadnaughts,
of Alexandria, fought their last base
hall game Of the season, ana the
breads walked away with the
honors, 8 to 2. The winners scored
twice in the first frame, and they
were never headed. The Cardinals
got one run in their half of the
ninth, but that one run only made
the event more exciting. 1t didn t
win the game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-19
CauIkins Can Hike

Caulkins. Princeton's quarter
back, proved his hiking ability Sat
urday against the Navy Eleven
when he picked up a fumbIed pass
on his own 3-yard line and, run
ming through both teams, carried
il to Nayy's 2-yard line, where
WickwOrst, Navy's big tackle,
downed him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-19
TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB
vlcToRS IN TEAM MATCH

The members Of the Town and
Country club are today sporting a
noble look. They defeated the
Ashburn Club, of Philadelphia, in a
special team match, scored on the
Nassau system, by a single point,
the final score being 1914 to 1413.
The last foursome coming in
brought Town and Country three
points and the point trophy.