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Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
TUNES OF WORLD
WAR DAYS lobe
HEARD AT DANCE

One of the most enjoyable af
fairs planned for this winter in I'm
perial Valley is the Memory
Dance to be conducted at the Red
Wing pavilion, in Brawley neNt Tues
day night, under the auspices of
Brawley Post, American Legion.
The title of Memory Dance, y
has been chosen, say the .legionair-
es, as they intend to bring back to
memory the songs that were famous
in 1917 and 1918, when the whole
country was singing songs having to
do directly or indirectly with the
prosecution of the World War.
All the world remembers lover
There and other stirring war songs,
while the men who We're in service
Will never forget the :" Darktown
Strntters Ball, - How | Hate to
Get Up in the Morning, =
"Frenchy,' and of course 1.-The
Old Gray Mare and 'Hinky
Dinky. All these and many more
vii be played dsring the dance by
the Calipartiaf Melody. Five.
service men from all parts of
the valley are invited to attend the
dance, and they arc promised more
fun than they have had since their
discharge froul service.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
DELPHIANS ENJOY
IOLIERES WORKS
AT MORNING MEET

Dclphian members enjoyed Il morn
ing with Moliere' s delightful com
cdicS Yesterday. No meeting of the
veaf has been so altogether enter
tanning, in the opinion of the large
number of members attending. The
meeting was held at the attractive
home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Brooks on West Main street, with
Mrs Henry l.. Loud as class leader
of the day.
A brief review Of French drama
was given by Mrs. Loud in IA most
manner, the talk dealing
for the most part with l7th century
writers, of whim Moliere is alto
gether preeminent, taking rank with
Sophocles and Shakespeare. as Il
writer Of uudying drama
Mrs. }. Stewart Ross spoke more
particularly of the life and works
of Moliere, bringing out salient fea
tgres, and preparing the class for re
views of his plays.
Mrs. +. +. Anderson reviewed
: ibe- bourgeois Gentlemen' i'll Il
manner which brought out all of its
subtle humor. and often caused "a
laugh to ripple oNer the class. She
READ many lines most charminglv
winch added TO the story very
greatly.
Mrs. Vaughn Francis followed
with the Amenities of Authors, -
her. style of presentation exactly
fitting the comedy. Mrs. Francis
IS always enjoyed by Delphians be
cause of her original approach and
independence of thought.
" Tartuffe by most critics
thought 10 be the masterpiece of
the writer. was presented by Mrs.
Ray Edgar. This comedy has IA
serious purpose and its humor is
more subtle but none the less eff
feetire. Mrs. Edgar gave an appre-
clatlVe Interpretation of the play,
bringing out all of the meanncss
and despicable characteristics of
the main character, who has his
prototypes in every age and every
cline.
The class comments and discus
SIohs revealed the deep impression
the plays had made upon the mem
bers of the class.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
MEN TO AID OF
FAIR WOMEN AT
.SNAPPY REVUE

Who said chivalry was dead?
Not while Ray Edgar makes
delicious waffles. Not while
Monte" Fenton and Arthur
Edgar vend those luscious hot
dogs. Not while Leroy Holt,
Todd Allison and Drum
Huston are Official "barkers
for the refreshinent booths at
the Ways and Means revue (all
to help the ladies)
Can the most profound skeptic
say
That chivalry is dead in El
Centre.
At the Ways and Means revue
10000 Club next Monday and
tuesday nights), the men of our
fair city will vie with each 9th
er in furnishing toothsome eats.
They will be ably supported
by Mrs. E. A. Nance and Mrs.
Earl Venciu at the hot dough-
nut Tooth. Mrs. F. r. c. Fenton
and a bevy OF pretty high school
girls at the candy booth.
Come-and bring your appe-
tite!
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
OLGA .STEEB TO
APPEAR IN TWO
VARIED RECITALS

Returning from Los Angeles to
day, Prof, Elmer A. Todd III the
Academy of Music announces that
hs has completed arrangements Tor
a second recital to be gwen by olga
Ssecb, noted pianist, following her
program q, t'ebfuary / which has.
already iecn t@hn0unced.
he twp consci p1ll he8gisen on
the evenings afs February l and >
at the Acadeins4 ot Music i, this
city and viii provide a genuine
treat for all who love good musie.
The first program, rrof. Todd
announces, Will be composed of HIS
torical selections. me i.lin@ApGpu-
lar classics from thcsearliest3rom-
positions to the ultra modern music.
Cltraamodern rGmposltioa> Will be
presented in tue recital gwen on
February ;.
While in Los Angeles. Prof. Todd
was a guest at the bpnle of olga
Stceb add her husband, e. +. lln-
tdtH. "a
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
OFFICERS
eOF REREKAH AND
I. o. O. +. LODGES

2A %E
sssMailis sreprc>cnta.iSsss, from az
valley schapters and local members
numbering about l25 present, the
Joint installation of officers of the
Rarbara Worth Rcbekah and |. o..
o. +. lodges held at Davis hall last
night proved decidedly successful.
Mrs Violet Allen and George
Iauiin. districtt deputy grand3 ma
tton and district deputy grand mas
ter, respectively both Of Calexico,
acted as installing officers for the
impressive ceremony. The hall was
ciaborateiy decorated with flowers,
which formed q pretty background
tur.the ceremonieS.
Rebekah officers installed were
noble grand. Miss EMora Strange;
vice. grand. Mrs. Josie Gr.der; see
.ctary, MIS-. Maggie DratIey; treas
uxcr. Mrs. Elizabeth Winstow; war
Zen. Mrs. Mary Fredennv; conduc-
ter, Mrs. Mateson; right supporter
of mohle grand, Miss Elizabeth
Iiockcnsmit left supporter of no
be grand. Mrs. Gertrude elders;
right supporter of vice grand; Mrs
Ilume; left supporter of ;ice grand.
Mrs. Name Evans; chaplain. Mrs.
Reic4te: inside guarutau, Miss Car
lie poud.
/. q. o. +. Officers were installed
a> follows: past noble grand, W.
Glider; noble grand, j. Moon; vice
grand. j. Evans; sec,etarv. Nj.
Clifford; warden, Il. Brown; conduc-
tor, G. Thomas; right supporter of
noble grand, Mr.. .iustin; left sup
porter of noble grand, j. Norton;
right supporter of vice grand. i.
liume; left supporter of vice grand.
q. Hartman; chaplain. r. i,anison;
inside GUARDIAN, Mr.. johnson; on,
side guardian. l.. Royce: right scene
supporter to noble grand. Mr.. N"-
lin; left scene supporter to noble
grand. j. ReNer
Refreshments were served by II
of local Rebekahs follow
ing the installation ceremonies.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
us. War Mothers
Plan $4,000, 900
Hospital, Colony
Ry United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, Jan. IL Erection of
u $37,000,000 hospital and farm col
ony. for world war veterans aud de.
pentlents os veterans will be made
al Albuquerque, ~ NJ, by the War
Mothers Memorial association, il
was announced by the location
committee inftonference here.
The hospital WIN be for the care
particularly Of dependents of veter-
ans, although Veterams may go there
for Treatment ifsthev desire. MAJOR
T. J. Toulhouse, Albuquerque, secre-
tarv of the association said.
The project will be financed en-
tirelv bv the association, according
to Major Toulouse.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
Card Party GiUen BY
Altar. Society PrOUes
Successful Affair

With AN attendance of approx
mately 30, the card party given by
III" Altar Society of 81. Mary :.
Catholic church last night at the
home of Mrs. p. II. Grogan proved
very successful.
The house was prettilv decorated
with sweet peas. Five hundred was
the diversion Of the evening. Mrs
LittletOn and Mr.. Nanderlinden,
both of Imperial, won the women 5
and men 5 prizes, respectively. Alex
stewart was awarded the comsoIa
ton.
Refreshments were served by Mrs.
Clogan. Miss Julia Grogan and
/ Mrs. f. Il. Ferris.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
If Ruptured
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Sent Free 10 Prove This

Anyone ruptured. man. woman or
child. should write at once to w. s.
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free triaI of his wonderful stimulat-
Ing application. Just put it on the
rupture and the muscles begin to
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and the need OF support or truss
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Don't neglect to send for this free
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bother you what is the use of wear
ing supports all your life? Why
suffer this nuisance? Why run the
risk Of gangrene and such dangers
from small and innocent little rup-
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host of men and women are daily
running such risk just because their
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them from getting around. Write
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certainly a wonderful thing and has
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Try and write at once, using the
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Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
MRS. Art BA&HORE
CONPLINENTED AT
FAREWELL DINNER

Complimenting Mrs Art Rashores
who is leaving the end of this week
to join her husband at Olympia,
Washington where they will make
their home, Mesdames Il. j. Mather
and Mrs. c. +. Ferguson gave Il din
ner party at the Mathcr home near
Calexico last night
4 dainty color scheme of pink
and yellow was carried out by the
flowers, nut baskets and other table
decorations. Covers were laid for
the eucS, Of nunor, Mrs. Bashore,
MIR. and Mrs. Marshall Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Keller, Mrs. Esther
Ball, Paul Durham. Al Nelson, Mr.
and Mrs. Ferguson and Nj. and
Mrs. Mather.
The evening wis spent with mus
ic, cards and dancing. Mrs Ba>horc
was presented with a number of
gifts by her friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Bashure have tleen
residents Of Ell Centre for some time,
having lived here since their MARI
age. nine years ago. Mrs. Bashore
viii sail from San Diego Wednesday
to meet Mir. Bashore.
Z You hear Il Iot Of tn K ;,baa; self
matlp, men bUt All men are that
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
Az, OF
STAND b ByLDEk|
SET FOR. .M0NDAA
Nv United Press Leased wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2l.--Pa1
G Mahonev. builder of the review
ing stand which collapsed at las''
dena New Years LAY, and G.
Buckncll, building Inspector VIII "I
.arraigned Monday in con''ec''o
with indictments charging nan
sBaeknell was arraigncd in SUI
erior court To-Day for prehminaf
bearing Int was allowed eGntia'1I j,'
ancc tlntif Monday on the pleaR
had not prepared his answer
Mahoney's case was also put oveI ",
until Monday on grounds he ma
not been officially notified of ihI
Indictment.
His bail has been set at $9Voo IN
Bucknell 5 lat $1,000. r
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
NO ELkS' DINNER
AT CLUB TONIGHT

There Will be no dinner at the.
Elks club tonight, because of
" Ladies Night which is to be oh
served by the lodge. The regular
meeting will be held at $ o 'c!och
and VIII be shortened so that the
evening s program will not be un-
necessarily delayed. -. .-
Dancing and cards will follow the
meeting, with a short entertainment
program. All members of the lodge
and Elks who are, not members OF
FL Centre lodge. are invited to at
tend with Their ladies.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
BANDITS CAUGHT
MONDAY CONFESS,

AUBURN, Calf, Jan 81 Plead
ing guilty to ruuDing the Railroad
National Bank of Roseville, three
bandits brought here from Sacra-
mento yesterday were sentenced to
from five years to life and taken
to Falsom Immediately.
The trio, John Ryan, Thomas
Newman and Raymond Parker, ap-
peared before Judge J. F. Landis,
pleaded guilty and were inlmsdiate.
u sentenced, within 4S hours of
their capture.
Efforts to identify Whitley, y
the fourth member of the band who
was gilled by Sacramento Officers.
still are unsuccessful An inquest
will be held tonight in luba City.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
Whaf l like about Sperry Flour

It's SO dependable! In the II years
I've been using Sperry Drifted Snow
Flour, it has never once disappointed
me.
They make it of the finest wheats,
with exacting care, and then they test
it-hourly-by baking with it! We
actually cannot buy it until it pro-
Guces perfect results.
BELLE DE GRAF
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
Loyal Young Ladies'
Class IHUifes Public
to Box Social Friday

The pGhlr il cordially invited to-
attend tue box social and evening 5
entertainment panned for tomor-
row night hy the Loyal Young
Ladies lass * the State Street
Christian church.
With ID. l. Zinn acting as auc-
tioneer, boxes containing supper fer
two will be sold. beginning at
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
CHARLEY CHAPLIN FILES
SUIT AGAINST CIRCUIT.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2l.-Charles
Chaplin, screen comedian, has filed
suit III supreme court here against
the First National Exhibit. Circuit,
Inc, it was disclosed here today
when notice of the trial was filed
III the -seunty clerk 5 office. The
papers do not reveal the nature of
I he suit
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
I. SOCIAL NEWS j

e,cIoek, at the church. Following
this. IA program of splendid numbers
viii be given. y pamom ne, Noca
aud instrumental selections, read
mgs and several surprise features
have been plamncd. The public Is
invited to attend whether they
bring boxes or not.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
Young Peoples Club
of st. Mdry's Church
to GiUe Dance Friday

The Young Peoples club of st.
Mary's Catholic church will give II
dance at st. Mary's hall Friday
night. Refreshments will be served,
and the public is invited to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
from
ON E
Master
Recipe!

with a salad coursel Prepare Master
Recipe. After cutting spread y of
each rcr with deviled ham. Fold over
as for Parker House Rolls, place in
baking pan, brush tops with melted
butter or. substitute. Bake in a hot
oven (425o F. about 20 minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
TEXAS MAN IS ELECTED
HEAD OF OIL INSTITUTE

Los ANGELES, Jan. CIV. 5.
ed president today of the American
Petroleum institute. Parish is pres
ident of the Humble Oil company.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21
Drop Dumpiings

Dumplings-the best part Of the
stew, men folks say. For 4 or per-
sons, prepare one-half Master Recipe,
making these changes: Use one tea
spoon of shortening and one-half cup
of milk. The dough should be spongy
and full of holes. Drop on boiling stew,
cover tightly and steam Is minutes
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21

HELlCIOUS, fluffy biscuits
that's the kind you'll get
- always when you follow this
Master Recipe carefully.
But look above; see what lot of
other good things this same Master
Recipe makes, with only slight
changes. Tear out this ad and try
these:
The Sper-y Master Recipe z
for Biscuits
2 cups Sperry Drifted Snow Flour
] teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons shortening
"a cup milk or equal parts of milk
ani water
Nix and sift dry ingredients; work
in s.,ortening with knife or finger tips.
Gr==11:.ally add liquid, mixing with a
knife to soft dough. Toss on a
Toured board, pat or roll lightly to
one-half inch thickness, cut with bis
cult cutter, place in pen, brush over
tops with melted shortening or milk.
Bake in hot oven (4250 F. II to Is
minutes.
For this old Scotch favorite that
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21

Z You hear Iot Of ta.k about self
made men. but All men are that.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21

Be sure to keep liquid con-
stantly boiling and do not re-
move cover during cooking.
How to make fifteen other
delicious dishes using this
same Master Recipe, is told
in a booklet, EIGHTY Food
Delights from EIGHTMast
Recipes. Write me and I'll
send you a copy, free. You'll
find it wonderful help in
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21

ter Place in pan. then brush over
tops with the unbeaten egg white;
sprinkle tops with sugar and CHINA
mon. Bake in hot oven Is min
t:.es. When baked split open and
spread with jelly or jam. Replace
tops and serve.
So0ory Biscuits
For luncheon surprise, serve these
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21

everybody loves, use the
Master Recipe with these
changes: Add l more table
spoonful Of shortening, l
tablespoon of sugar and lwell
beaten egg and extra yolk re-
serving the white. Put beaten
egg into a cup and fill with
rlils leaving fourths
fun; sift sugar with -four. Roll
cut and cut with biscuit cut
ter. Place in pan, then bru
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-21

Is there anything about cooking
that you're worried about? Maybe a
tig dinner and you'd like to know
some easier ways to prepare it? Or
what to feed children at various ages?
Write me and III gladly help you.
Address Belle De Graf, Snerry Flour
Co., San Francisco, Calf, Dept.
The Washington times., 1926-05-06
THE LINEN SHOPPE

Each
Cloths
o OOeachC Coseout 775each
Reduced to $500
Pure Linen Luncheon
DOZEN
Specials Each
pink gob
% S9ceah.
otton Sheets sondPHIo
Moses De Luxe Cotton $47
ot Sheesd sizes 1x99in Reduced to S
SpioL2 Each
EACH
Specials Each
Towels
e ch. Coseou prices SOC
The Washington times., 1926-05-06
65th
Anniversary
SALE
LiUinq Room Furniture

% Regularly sss.oo. Special. 60. - $500
IS 5000. Special each. ''s., e $500
French Cellarette and Tea Service combined
contains Two Bottles Twelve Classes
Coffee Pot, Sugar Bowl Cream Pitcher
Five Cups and Saucers las isl. Regu-
lary $225.0O. Special. .............. $500
French Writing Desk closes into an Occa-
sional Table las isl. Regularly $4,000
Special ........... .............. $4,000
The Washington times., 1926-05-06
65th
Anniversary
SALE
Id and Discontinued Merchandise From All Departments
Bed Room Furniture

Bed Room Furniture
Decorated Parchment Dresser. Regularly -, -
Three Decorated Parchment Benches, Regu- . =
larly $500 Special ;..... $3.50
One Decorated Parchment Chair. Regu-
larly $500 Special. ........... $3.50
m s1Ooo % Special as e9s.. $4,000
$1,000, Special. ..................... $500
Ivory 1EDi Enamel Decorated Chest Of Drawers.
Regularly $4,000 Special. .:...,,,. $6s.oO
5000. Special. ..................... $500
iarly $4,000. Special - ............ $4,000
$4,000 Special. =. .esse.' $1,000
I larry $4,000 $1,000. Special. S'... $72so
Two Walnut and Gum Single Size Beds.
Regularly $105.00. Special. ......... $500
One Walnut and Gum Chest of Drawers.
Regularly $4,000. Special. .......... $500
Three French Walnut and Gum Dressers. !,
Regularly $1,000 Special ....... $1,000
Special ..:........... 10000
Special .................... $500
Special -. $500
Special ..................... $4,000
Special ....e............ $4,000
Three Chairs. Regularly $22. 90. Special. $11.5O
One Bench Regularly $1,000. Special. $11.5O
Two Mahogany and Gum Dressers. Regu-
larly $1,000. Special. .............. $1,000
One Mahogany and Gum Chest of Drawers.
Regularly $4,000. Special ......... $500
Four Mahogany and Gum Full Size Beds.
Regularly $1,000. Special ......... $4,000
One Walnut and Gum Vanity Dresser.
Regularly $4,000. Special. ........ $500
One Walnut and Gum Bench Regularly
s24.OO. Special. ................. $3.50
Two Walnut and Gum Vanity Dressers
Regularly s175.OO Special. ........ $3.50
One Walnut and Gum Chfforette Regu-
: larly $1,000. Special. ............ $500
Five Mahogany and Gum Vanity Dressers
Regularly S95.OO. Special. .......... $4,000
Two Mahogany and Gum Full Size Beds.
Regularly $65oO. Special ...... $500
One Mahogany and Gum Chifforobe. Regu-
larly $s5.oo. Special: .............. $4,000
One Walnut and Gum Dresser. Regularly
se5;oo; Special, $4,000
One Walnut and Gum Semi-Vanity Dresser
- Regularly $500. Special 49,. $3.50
Two Walnut and Gum Single Size Beds
=, Regularly $500: Special .,.......... $4,000
Three Walnut and Gum Fu-size Beds. Regu-
larly $500. Special. ;....... $4,000
One Walnut and Gum Chifforobe. Regu-
;, larly y s98oo. Special: ....... $4,000
Four Walnut and Gum Dressers Regularly
$112;o0 Special. :.-.......... $500
One Walnut and Gum Vanity. Regularly
& $4,000 co. ...;.....a... $ss.oo
5000; Special ..,;:............. $500
One Walnut and Gum Night Stand Regu-
la larry y $22.oo. % Special :......... $4,000
Two walnut and Gum Chifforobes. Regu-
lariy $4,000. Special $500
The Washington times., 1926-05-06
Bed Room Furniture


Regularly $4,000 Special. ........... $65.O0
Regularly $1,000. Special $500
One Walnut and Gum Decorated Chifforette.
Regularly $1,000. Special. .......... $es.oo
Regularly $1,000 Special .......... $es.oo
One Walnut and Gum Decorated Vanity.
Regularly $165.0O Special ......... $500
One Walnut and Gum Decorated Chair.
REGULARLY $500. Special. $4,000
larly $4,000 Special. .............. $500
Five Walnut and Maple Decorated Dressers.
Regularly $4,000. Special. $500
Bed. Regularly $4,000 Special. l. $4,000
Size Beds Regularly $4,000 Special. $4,000
Five Walnut and Maple Decorated Chairs.
Regularly $23.OO. Special .......... $500
Regularly $500. Special ......-..1... $3.50
One Walnut and Maple Decorated Pedestal.
Regularly $4,000. Special .... $3.50
Two Walnut and Maple Decorated Console
Dressing Tables. Regularly $4,000.
Three Walnut and Maple Decorated Chests o'oO
of Drawers. Regularly $4,000. Special. $500
Two three-piece Chaise Lounges upholstered
in Denim Regularly $164.0O Special $500
Two Walnut and Maple Dressers Regu-
larly $4,000. Special ......... 80. $500
Two Walnut and Maple Chests of Drawers
Regularly $1,000 Special. ........... $3.50
$3.50; Special. 4. ....... $3.50
$3.50 Special. ], $1,000
Dresser. Regularly s125oo Special 1.'.'' $500
Two Walnut and Gum Decorated Chests of
Drawers Regularly $1050O. Special. $500
One Walnut aud Gum Decorated Chair.
Regularly $1,000. Special. ..'.. $3.50
One French Walnut Decorated Dresser.
Regularly $500. Special ......... $4,000
Three French Walnut Decorated Dressers.
Regularly $4,000. Special. .,..........,, $47.5o
Two French Walnut Decorated Single Size
Beds. Regularly $1,000. Special. 49,. $4,000
Two French Walnut Decorated Vanity
Dressers Regularly $1,000. Special. ses.oo
Two French Walnut Decorated Chests of
Drawers. Regularly $1,000. Special. $4,000
Five French Walnut Decorated Chairs.
Regularly $1,000. Special. .......... $1,000
One French Walnut Decorated Bench.
Regularly $4,000. Special .:.,.... :. $1,000
One Ivory Enamel Decorated Seven-piece
Suite, comprising Dresser, Console Dress
ing Table, Two Pedestals, Full Size Bed,
Chair and Bench. Regularly $68OOO.
Special .................-.. .$35OOO
The Washington times., 1926-05-06
LiUing Room Furniture

Three piece Living Room Suite, upholstered
taupe-rose 4nohar, reversible spring cush-
ions, edging. Regularly $615.OO .--
Special. ..:.....:........ $375.0O
Two-piece Suite, small love seat and arm
chair, upholstered in brocaded silk Regu-
lary $275OO. Special $137.50
Hgh-back Chair upholstered in damask.
Regularly $4,000 Special. l............. $500
The Washington times., 1926-05-06
DRAPERY DEPARTMENT

Maqut two O
o CreamM MaquH gold, orchid O
pie dpry ymati mostly
Imported and Domestic caeonns quality and oloing Of the best -
The Washington times., 1926-05-06
LAMP AND ART GIFT SHOPPE

25 Mahogany
limited