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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
c. v. j. To GIVE
30 DEGREES

George Washington University
will hold its annual mid-winter con-
vocation this afternoon at 3 o'clock
at Memorial Continental Hall.
Eighty degrees in course viii be
granted and the principal address
viii be made by DR.. Henry SuzzaIlo,
president OF the University of Wash
ington, leading educator OF the
West, author, lecturer. scholar, So
biologist and editor. DIR. SuzzaLo
will speak on THE Civilized Mind.
The Washington University presi-
dent is a brilliant speaker and Is
expected to attract a number OF
Washington University alumni. He
is taking the place of President
Frank Aydelotte. Of. Swarthmore.
who notified the authorities here
that he was suffering from an at
tack of the grippe.
The musical program will start
at $50 D. m, the exercises be-
ginning promptly at o'clock. The
Rev. Joseph I. Herson, pastor of
Hanline Methodist Church, viii
officiate. The deans will be pre-
scented by DR.. Howard L. Hodgkins,
dean of the university. Dean VIII
liam Allen Wilbur, of Columbian
College; Dean Hugh Miller. of the
COtSge OF EnBulOSEAuBI LEAH Wu'
liam C. Ruediger, Of Teachers Col
lege: Dean William Cline Borden,
of the Medical College; Dean Viii
liam C. Van Week, of the Law
School, and Dean George N. Hen
ming, of the School of Graduate
Studies, win present the candidates.
Diplomas viii be presented by
President John B. Larner, of the
board of trustees and President
william. Mather Lewis. DR.. Lewis
will deliver the address to tbs
graduating class and will award
the many prizes due the graduates
for their attachments during the
past year.
Following the graduation exer-
cises the graduates. members OF
the board of trustees. faculty and
guests viii be the guests of honor
At the annual Junior Class recep-
ton to be held in Corcoran Hall.
The festivities incident to Junior
Week will start tonight with the
Evening of Music at Mt. Vernon"
In the gymnasium on H Street at
Twentieth, at which Carmela Pom
selle, noted opera singer. and others
will participate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
cY PRES CLUB TO HOLD
ANNUAL BANQUET TONIGHT

The annual banquet Of the Cy
Pres Club of the National Univer-
sity Law School will be held to.
night at the Franklin Square Hotel.
Justice Frederick L. Siddons, of
the District Supreme Court, will
be POSTMASTER. Charles r. Carusi,
dean of National University, and
Peyton Gordon. District Attorney,
will be guests of honor.
The program will be in charge
Of Miss Constance Fogle. president
Of the club. Mrs. Edwina Avery,
chairman of the entertainment COM
mittee, will be assisted by Misses
Viola Robinson. Esther Martin,
Evelyn Jarvis, Ellen Ready, Bertha
Richardson and Catherine Meyers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
Lecture Is Announced

William ID Fitzpatrick. C. S. b..
Of Detroit. Mich. will deliver a
lecture on Science and Religion, ="
tomorrow night at o'clock. at the
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
Columbia Rd. and Euclid st. Elmer
]. Baldwin, first reader Of the
church. under whose auspices the
lecture Is given, will introduce Mr..
Kilpatrick. 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

I Black satin afternoon dress, size 50.
Was SOS, NOU $3.50.
I BI0ck and metallic brocaded dress, 80.
Was $3.50, NotU $3.50.
Epinard green satin frock (bsGded), So.
Was $126, NoGC SIS.
I Epinard green Balero dress, size 50.
Was $I25, NoaU $3.50.
Epin0rd Chiffon and lace tea goDn,
size IS. Was $50, Now 5000.
Metallic 2.piece dinner gosOn, So. Was
$50, NOW $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
~ IN. Misses Oil
SlicLkers, 81. ~

All the girls like the swag.
ger style. These have the
raglan sleeves. They were
1896. sizes is, II. 10.
Second Floor.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
90 Pairs ChiIdren's
High Shoes, $2.65

Children don't wear tan
shoes in the summer. But
we can't give them space
they're going out of style
every day. Sizes 81a to 2.
(Second Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
50 Pairs ,Boys' Wooden
Hose, 55c

There isn't a single boy
who'll wear these scratchy
hose in the Summer. Some
of them are PhoeniX-the
rest our own. They were
$1.00. Sizes Z to 10.
(Second Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
The Truth About Lingerie Items
Rubber Reducing
Corsets, 1929

To get rid of this lot
of large sizes. No small
sizes. In long line, lace
back, pink para rubber model.
Sizes 80, "a, SO, SO only.
(Fifth Floor.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
S1.95 "MiLO Sheen"
Pontalettes, $l.40

Because we have only two
icolors-American Beauty and
emerald green, and neither of
these happen to be the fash
ionable shade this season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
$50 FlOrDered Batiste
Underfhings, CSC

Very fashionable last Spring,
but "out of date" now. Pref
ty rose lowered nightgowns
and chemise-will wear as
well as this seasons styles.
Sizes is and II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
The Truth---Though it Hurts

what n thy nameN
of Oand many
Birthday what
pheeau items
should
dnthee tn herom o
FOL tweny
ahingOnS Rrhda $3.50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
$50 Upholstered Bed
DiDanette, $40. IS

We've had this divanette
in stock for a long time.
They're not being used any
more. Bakers cut velour
cane sides. Mahogany finish
over gumwood. Fourth Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

I SilDer lace eOenins dress, size 50. Was
S95, NoU $3.50.
I SilUer lace eUening dress, size 80. WGs
sos, NotO $35.
I Sil0er lace evening dress, size 80. Was
&05. Now SOS.
7 White crepe and sequins dress. size IS.
Was $8S. N0w SIS.
I Peppermint crepe OUer gold cloth, 50.
Was $125, Now $60.5O.
Peppermint creme and UeLOet dress, 81.
Was SI25, NotO $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
Wonen's 81 Wool and
R0yon Hose, $1.39

Not the colors, or the
weave, that fashionable wom-
en- are wearing-but durable
and comfortable nevertheless.
Not smart, but sensible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
The Literal Truth about
43 Pairs Jr. Misses Sc Pumps
Now, S2.85

We don't know what's the matter with these
shoes, but the girls don't to like the styles.
They're the usual one-strap model. Too youthful,
we suppose, for the young ladies who wear sizes
2H to z.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
is EAT Boys y
Suits, $4.05

There aren't enough fat
boys in Washington to buy
all of our suits. So we've
marked these to close out.
They were SIS to $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
The Plain Truth 4bont
II, Day and Evening Dresses

for special display OF
after they'd been the window
they slightly soedand couldn't sell them However
you you'll squander cleaners fee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
For Misses
For Misses
S3.95 to S5.95 Rain
Coats, Sl.5O
Mistake in the Size Mark

The manufacturer made mistake lin
these raincoats. We ordered size Ia and
these came in sizes 10 and IL. They're
really for little girls or exceedingly small
misses-but they're in our misses depart
ment. Yellow, green and red
Third Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
20 Pairs Fat Boys
Knickers, CSC

Fat boys don't seem to
wear knickers. That's why
these are 95c-when they're
the same ones that We're 81
to So.
Second Floor.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
Girls' 81 Wash
Dresses, 2 for 81

We carried these dresses
from last Summer. and
they're certainly in the way.
Sizes Z, 8 and 10 only. or
course, they're soiled.
Second Floor.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
Wonen's $2.95 Onlbre
Silk Hose, 1929

Although these ombre full
fashioned silk hose are all
the rage, our clientele do
not require them apparently.
So We must get rid of them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
The Unvarnished Truth 4bou
s38 to $3.50 Coats Nov, Is
Si1es for Women and MisIes

sell them this season-1or
will Besides they're getting
oed exentthe styles goodtne
the $6950here all SID now Sizes
for misses, Ia to 2Q-Women, sc to 40 ..>
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
WOn1en's Csc Fancy
Handkerchief, I0c

OF linen and wolfe printed
in different designs-all I'M
popular. Although the relics
Of many "odd lot" days, their
usefulness is unimpaired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
The Truth About Some Hosiery

Stockings, Csc

Stockings, Csc
(SecOnds)
Seconds of full-fashioned
silk hose-the left overs
from various sales. We
would rid our shelves of the
lot of them.
(First Floor)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
For Misses
SIS to $3.50 Tweed
Suits, SIS
Imported Over q Year Ago

Two-piece suits-with the double breasted
coat long enough to be worn separately
Last years models-still good this year, if
you're not too fastidious. Also 3-piece
ensemble and few silk dresses-they're
too, q year Old
(Third Fioor)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
s GirIs' Winter Goats
SI.05

We've only sizes IA and
Is left in our $3.50 coats,
so they're all S1.95 now.
There's nothing wrong with
the material-nor the styles.
(Second Floor.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
ST. IS, S2.95 and 81 Golf Clubs.
ST.

Only twenty nine to sell. Irons and woods. One Or
two Of model but all in good, strong condition
Main Fiocr1 !.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
Jr. Misses $3.50 Goats, Sis

We've had these coats since November. That's
ancient history in modern business. Stll-they're
this Winters Styles fabrics and furs. Sizes
b. Is and II. second Floor,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
The Truth
$50 and 81 Long
Silk GloUes, 81

Gloves which were In
their prime during 1924 and
1925. Below actual cost, be-
cause the sizes are broken
and the colors few.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
The Unuaraished Truth dbOut
Mems 81 Red Fourth hands
2oc

# you like red ties, you'll like these. They are
very red indeed. Some men like to wear them with
blue suits. We are tired of having them around.
They were formerly ST.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
TWo Spring Coats
From Last Year

Blue cheviot. Size, II.
Was $19.T5. Now, s..
Rose suede - fur border,
II. Was $3.50. Now, 1895.
Second Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

EXQUISITE tapestry upholstery with woven floral
center motifs Bed davenport, fireside and club
chairs Somewhat shopWorn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

81 Silk Chiffon Hand
kerchiefs, Soc
Bought for the holiday
trade, they failed to make
the "hit" we planned. But
at this price their fancy pat
terms should win them a place
in your pocket.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
The Truth About Handkerchief

Soc H0nd-En1broidered
Handkerchiefs, Csc
Pure linen, in many beau.
tiful shades-but soiled AMI
mussed. Nothing but what
soap, water and a little en-.
ergy can remove.
(Ftrst Floor.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
Men's Wool Swe0ters
1895

Were $7.95 to 1880. II
are white, soiIed. 3 are
navy blue. Coat styles and
slip-overs. ALI sizes. Just IS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
S14.05 Woven Wire
Bed Springs, $4.95

For full-sized wooden
beds only-and we have
only 90 of these springs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

81 Radi.zsIa BrO0dcloth
Shirts, $I.79
Truth ii, the collars are
short pointed. Also r1ussed.
Very low collegiate. Plain
colors. Sizes 1871, IA. 16 and
16z.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
ST .65 FInysnelekke
Microbes, $I.l5

Worth while to tuck them
away for next Winter at
this price. Full cut, mill
tary collar style.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
S7.95 to $IO.S5 Two-
Knicker Suits, 1896

Most of the standard sizes
in these suits are sold. But
il your size is here you'll
surely get a real value at
S4.95. Some have vests. too.
6Second Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

The factory has stopped
making these davenports-
we've only one left. Gov
cred in mohair-Inahogany
carved frame. (Fourth Fiocrl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

$50 Silk-and- Wool
Socks, Csc
We have too many. and
they're too heavy for Spring
wear. Black, brown gray.
blue. All sizes.
$3.50 LIniUersal
Pajapias, 2.35
Only so to sell. The well
known Universal quality.
tailored to III comfortably.
Sizes A to p.
(Main Floor. Seventh strest.1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

(Third Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

SOiled Wrappers Make
SOC Bath Salts, lie
So many people unite the ribbons to see
what's in the bottle that they are not as
fresh they should be. There's nothing
wrong with the salts, however, they II soften
and perfume your bath just the same!
SOC Bath Ponder, in Tin Box
With Velour Puff, lie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
1925 to $21 Velour
and Ddn10sk POrtieres,

Left from last Fall. One
of a kind, but excellent
qualities of damask, velour
and rayon fabrics. Several
colors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
SIS to So Lads
OUercodts, $2.06

Just a little bit out of
style-of course, the little
boy won't know. All he'll
see is the wool Innings in
most of them.
tsecond Floor.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

These sweaters actually cost us more than this!
But we have too much stock on hand--not space
enough for display. College style sweaters-navy,
brown, TAM maroon. to Is years.
Second loor.1
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Second Floor.J
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
Truths from The Sport Shop
$50 to $40 Wardrobe Trunks
S23.65

Nine Trunks-floor salnples-scratched about
much as one trip would make them In stock
year, SO they're yours at $23.S5.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22

100 pairsFnore than We
want with Spring 50 near.
Al good color selection and
al sizes, 81 to III.
(First FIoef.l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-09-08
Saunders Family Reunion.

The annual reunion Of the Saun-
ders family was held August % at
their pavilion on the shore of Teddy
pond. Although the day dawned
cloudy with an occasional shower,
relatives and friends numbering 100
gathered and partook of a picnic
dinner. Before the forenoon. had
worn away, the sun came out max
ing it an ideal day for such an oc-
casion.
Many new friends were welcomed
and old ones cordially greeted. Dur
ing the year the association has been
called to mourn the death OF Hollis
Saunders, one of it's oldest members,
whose interest in the association Will
be keenly missed. One happy in
stance was the meeting OF two old
schoolmates, who, as such, were IN
separable, but time had brought
many changes, and these two frlends
married and went their ways. After
forty-six years, they again clasped
hands. 1t was a happy reunion.
After dinner came the business
meeting. The following officers
were elected: Jay Saunders, presl-
dent; Shirley Saunders, vice-presi-
dent; Minerva S. Jordan, secretary;
Nettie Leach, treasurer; Shirley
Saunders, Oscar Saunders, George
Grindle, Ira Conary and Morris
Bowden, executive committee.
BY unanimous vote, it was decided
to hold the next reunion in Shirley
Saunders grove, which was for
merly a part of the late Darius
Saunders homestead. The following
program was carried QUITE Singing;
prayer, Rev. J. D. McGraw; reading,
Mrs. Carrie Anderson; reading, Helen
Milliken; music, George Nevells and
Charles Ellis; song, Jay Saunders
and Virginia Cotton; duet, Mrs. Jor-
dan and Mrs. Anderson; remarks,
DR.. Littlefield; singing. Music was
by Soper's orchestra.
The reunion closed with dance
in the evening which was largely at
tended. All returned home feeling
it was a day well spent, and looking
forward to next year when plans will
be made for new pavilion on the
| new site selected.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-09-08

LYDIA True Scott, Democratic
candidate for the Office of Register
of Deeds of Hancock County, in
election on September 10, 1925, was
born in Ellsworth, and has always
made her home there. She Is fully
qualified for the position, as she was
employed at the Register Of Deeds
office for period of four years,
and is thoroughly familiar with the
duties of this important office. She
has worked in other Offices in Ellis
worth for three years, and has al
ways performed her duties faithful
ly and efficiently. For the past three
years she has held the important po-
sition of city treasurer Of Ellsworth,
and in this position has experienced
duties that qualify her still further
for the position which she Is seek
ing.
She is highly recommended by
city officials, who feel that, should
she be elected, she would perform
her duties as Register Of Deeds TOT
the county as cheerfully and conscl-
entiously as she has in the past
three years as city treasurer OF ELS
worth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-09-08

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-09-08
For Sheriff
c. Edgar Hale of Sorrento

C. Edgar Hale, who is the candidate
for sheriff of Hancock county on the
democratic ticket is getting strong
support from his friends of both the
republican and democratic parties. Mr..
Hale has not the time to make a cam.
paign, to try and meet a majority OF
the voters in the county and ask their
support, neither Is he making any
boast Of what he will do, or raise
promises. Mr.. Hale is man whose
Integrity and honesty Is unquestioned
wherever he is known or had business
dealings, and II elected sherin or
Hancock county next Monday, 1t Is
safe to say that he will be sheriff, and
try to enforce all laws on the statue
books without fear or favor, to the
best of his ability. No man can DO
more.
Mr. Hale lie a successful contractor
and builder, and the several new cot
tages in this town the last few years
are principally due to his EFFORTS. he
also has a large share OF the work
among the summer residents Of Suin-
van. He has served the town WIN
credit in several town ofnces, pelne
chairman of the board OF selectmen
last year, land Is also one OF tne
trustees OF the Hancock sullivan
bridge. He IL not man VINO IS seek
ing puplic office at all times. put can
be depended upon at time when the
office seeks man.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-09-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS
Continued from page ~

ried, in 1888, to the late Rev. AL
fred McGown, native of North ELS
worth, who held pastorates in Bar
Harbor, Amherst, N. H.. and Walnut
HILL Mass.
Vito Bronco was fined $50 and
costs in the Ellsworth municipal
court last Wednesday, found guilty
on charge of reckless driving
Complaint was made by Highway
Officer Harold Carson. Bronco, a
truck driver for a highway con-
tractor, was driving toward Bangor
when he met a Packard touring car
coming toward Ellsworth. Mr.. and
Mrs. James D. Brown and Mr.. and
Mrs. j.. H. Hobbs, of Camden, were
in the Packard car. 1t was alleged
that Bronco hogged the road fore
ing the Camden car off the road and
into telephone pole. Mrs. Brown
and Mrs. Hobbs were taken to the
Eastern Maine general hospital,
where they were treated for bad
wounds and bruises. The men in
the car were not badly hurt. The
car was considerably damaged. This
is one of many cases in which
drivers Of heavy trucks have hogged
the road. Usually the smaller car is
able to squeeze by 1T If the ditch
isn't too rough. These construction
trucks are big monsters but II
trained properly there is no. reason
why they couldn't be kept An their
proper place. on the right 'side OF the
highway. Perhaps the drivers need
little. training, too: fss,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-09-08
IIanOine.

lamO1nc.
Warren Keith, Newton theo-
logical student, will preach at the
Baptist church for the next two sun
days.
Rev. c. Emery and w. H. Rice
motored to Rockland Thursday to at
tend religious meetings being held
there, returning on Friday.
Mrs. Clarence Smith visited at
Jefferson Smiths last week.
Mrs. Mary Leach and son Law
renee of Penobscot and Wilton, Wis
tied her parents in town last week.
Caroline Patriquin left Friday for
her home in Waltham, Mass, accom-
panied by her grandmother, Mrs. F.
Y. Gibson, as far as Portland,
where she will visit before return
ing.
Frederick Tweedie returned from
Appalachian club Wednesday and on
Friday, he and his young brother
James, jr, returned to'their home in
Albany, N. Y.
Mrs. ]. A. Jones has Joined her
daughter, Miss Katherine, at the
home of Mrs. Marcia Chamberlain,
coming directly from Paris, after a
year abroad.
Gordon Emery has returned from
his work as chauffeur on the island
and is planning on an auto trip to
Canada, before attending high
school in Ellsworth.
Mrs. Philadelphia Whitaker closes
her house this week and returns to
her home in Neponsett, Mass, going
by auto with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs /Brotherton return
today to their home in Newark,