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Evening star., 1927-06-02
Girls and Junior Misses
Dresses and Coats Reduced

Girls One and Two Piece Dresses, of wine
Gle chine: long-seeve style; in sizes H. IA and l6.
.
Girls English BrOadclOth Tub Dresses, in plain
coors and prints; sizes and L. Were IS.
$3.50
Girls Velyet-trimmed Crepe de Chine Dresses, in
wine and green; sizes 12 and ii. Were $3.50
WOW SoSC
Girls Spring Coats, in sizes g. IL and IA years
Junior Misses White GeOrgette Dresses, with long
sleeves; size H. Were $3.50 and 500 so. Now $3.50
Junior Misses Crepeback Satin Street Dresses, In
blue and black: size II. Were $29.50. Now. SIS
l Junior Miss Crepeback Satin Dress, in black,
trimmed with TAM size II. Was $29.50 Now $3.50
Junior Miss Rose Plaid Sports Coat, with fur col.
lar; size II. Was $16.75 Now. $3.50
l Junior Miss Spring Coat. trimmed with fur and
tucks; in brown size II. Was $3.50. Now. 22.5O
Junior Miss Charmeen Coat. in rose trimmed with
tan: size 15 Was $39.5O Now. .$8.95
GIRLS JUNIOR MISSES SECTION, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Philippine: Chernise, $1.95
GREATLY REDUCED

IL Philippine Envelope Chemse, beautifully hand.
embroidered. in sizes "a and 36.
l3 Philippine Hand-embroidered, LOwneck Gowns.
Reduced from much higher price to. 81. .95
Pairs Step-in Drawers Of voile and nainsook; size
81. Were much more. Now, pair. ............75 .75c
Pairs Sateen Pajamas. long-seeve, vee.neck style,
in copen blue; sizes &c. 38 and 40 Greatly reduced
TO ........................ $1.95
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SECTION, THIRD FLooR
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Boys Khaki Knickers
Special, $1.15 Pair

Just in time for vacation wear, we offer l2O
pairs of Boys Khaki Knickers, of a durable
yarn-dyed fabric, wellrnade and full cut, in
sizes 7 to IL years, at this very special price.
81 Boys Refers and TOpcOats, including imported
English sorges and cheviots. Sizes to 10 in the
lot Were $15.75 and $16.50. Now ......... $3.50
Boys Coats, attractive shades; sizes 2, g. and
years. Were $10.75. Now .............. .$5.75
Boys SECTION. FOURTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1927-06-02

The adult Bible class Of Foundry
Church will meet Tuesday evening,
June Z, for a monthly social at home
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Ferrell, 206
East Underwood street, Chevy Chase,
Md
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FUTURE.

. The Young Men, Jubilee Chorus of
Friendship Baptist Church will give
musical and literary program June
6. at the Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church, under auspices of the Tribe
of King David. The senior choir and
other talent of the church, Deacon
George Onley, chairman, will assist.
Proceeds for the church building fund.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Women's and Misses Coats
Reduced

10 WOmens Sports and Dress Coats of lorchene and
novelty sports weaves. trimmed with squirrel and
fitch collars in gray, green, tan, brown and
Greatly reduced TO ...................,.S SlS.oU
WOmen's SquirreLcOllared Dress Goats. in navy.
light blue and gray sizes So. 30 and AZ. Were
WOmen's Imported Tweed Coats. in brown plaid
and rust; size 38. Were $95. Now S29.5O
WoMEN's CoAT SECTION. THIRD FLOOR.
Misses Coats Of camels hair, tweed and char
meen in rose tan and gray; sizes Ia, Is and 1S.
Were $22. so to S3950. Now. w............... Sl3.75
Misses Tweed Suits in green and blue; sizes II
and 16. Were $2250. Now. .S13.7S
MISSES CoAT SUIT SECTION, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02

Reduction of the weight to be carried
by United States soldiers to So pounds
will make their burden three pounds
less than that of the British infantry
man
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Friday Rug Reductions

9xl2 Greco Fiber Rugs. Were $40. Now. :. .S145O
8x10 Greco Fiber Rugs. Were SIS. Now. $3.50
6x9 Greco Fiber Rugs. Were $3.50. Now. :. $975
l 6x9 Kinliark Fiber Rug, discontinued pattern.
Was s1350 Now ...::....::...: 80. $S75
46x1.6 Kimark Fiber Rugs discontinued pattern.
were 800. NOW 1920
l 76x9 Seamless Velvet Rug. Was $35. Now. .$l975
l 76xlO6 Basket.weave Fiber Rug. Was $14.50
6x9 Basket weave Fiber Rug. Was $1,000
1>oW .SI13
9x2 Wool Wilton Rug. Was $9250. Now. $3.50
83x1O6 Seamless Administer Rugs. Were $45
4>OW .%SSOu
83x106 Seamless Velvet Rugs. Were $3.50
Wv pOf 90
26X54 Chenille Rug Was $7.75 Now. 1923
24x36 Oval Rag Rug. Was $375. Now. .$245
6x9 Administer Rug. Was $3.50. Now .$245O
24x4S Imported Oval Rush Rugs. Were $375.
Now ......................S2 .S275
28x56 Imported Oval Rush Rugs. Were IS.
NO" .$5oU
10 24x36 CretOnne Rag Rugs Were 81. Now. Csc
Also remnants OF Inaid LnOleums, ranging from
to 20 square yards Were $3.50 square yard.
'RUG SECTION. FIFTH FLOOR
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Mems Union Suits, Special, 75c
Boys Sports B1ouses, CSC
We're $50 and 81

800 Boys Sports Blouses, including Kaynee
and other we'll known makes: in sizes to
ii years. Wise parents will purchase
Summers supply for their boy at worth
while saving
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Women's and Misses
Sportswear Reduced

Is Silk Sports Dresses: jacket frocks. with printed
blouses, in navy and colors; and two piece
dresses. in white, tan and yellow. Were S29.5O
~ Ia p; so'isU t, nov & @ ia ] Sto,oo @
nel Were $3.50 pair Now. 81. .95
IA One Piece Striped Bathing Suits, in orange and
green, orange and TAM nd tan and red. Were
much more. Now ........................S1.9
10 Bathing Caps, in yellow and green. Were soc.
10 Pairs Zipperfastening Canvas Bathing Shoes, in
white. trimmed with several colors. Were $2.95
palr NOW G0c
SPoRrswEAR SECTION, THIRD FLOOR.
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The Woman's Guild of Wesley M. f.
Church will have a lawn fete and bake
sale OH the church lawn Friday from
s to pm.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Cotton Dress Goods Reduced

800 Remnants of Cotton Dress Goods, in usable
lengths of Il to yards.
34-inch Silland Cotton Crepe. Was 85c yd. Now 64c
36-inch Plain Cotton Canton Crepe. Was 75c yard
Now ............................. ,55c
36-inch Plain Poplin. Was 75c yard. Now. 49,. 55c
36-inch Printed Wolfe. Was 81 yard. Now 75c
36-inch Printed Wolfe. Was 75c yard Now. 80. .55c
36-inch Printed Wolfe. Was soc yard. Now. Bic
36-inch Printed Dimty. Was soc yard. Now. :. SIC
36-inch Printed Batste. Was soc yard. Now. SIC
32.incf Printed Zephyr Was 45c yard. Now. .33c
36-inch Printed Charmeusette. Was 5Sc yard.
Now Observation-Disclosures. .43c
Also 1-yard lengths of printed vOile crepe, wash
alpaca, printed batiste and cotton crepe reduced "a
and more.
CoTToN DRESS GocDs SECTION. SECOND Floor
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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

The Susan B. Anthony Foundation
will hold a special meeting, 8 o'clock,
at the Arlington Hotel.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Reed & Barton Trip1e-p1ated Ware
Reduced

Sets Teaspoons (6 to set) Were $3.50 set Now 81
Sets Table Spoons (6 to set. Were $2.75 set.
Now .....................,..... ......,............S2
Sets Dinner Knives s to seu. Were $2.75 set.
Now ......................... ........s...........S2
Sets Forks (6 to setl Were S275. Now So
Sets Five O'clock Teaspoons (6 to setl Were 81 25
set. Now ...........,.,......,... 76c
4 Sets Coffee Spoons Is to set) Were 81 25 set
Now Observation-Disclosures, s5c
Sets Ice Cream Spoons 6 to set. Were $1.75.
l.SJ
10 Long handle Cocktail Forks Were 25c each.
''.' l0C
IL 1847 Rogers Butter Knives Were 15c each.
NOW IUC
IL Dutch Silyer.pated Card Trays. Were soc.
Revolving Smoking Trays. We're sa7h Now n s2s 2s
/ Electric Candiestick. Was $3.50. Now .........$2
SnvERwARE SECTION, FIRST Floor
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Special Size Apparel Reduced

Larger Women's Dress Coats of charmeen and
lorchene with mole and broadtail collars; the
tuxedo collar coats have the mole trimming to the
bottom of the coat in gray and copen blue; sizes
441a 461z and 4SK. Were $3.50. Now $3.50
Larger Women's Dress Coats of gray tan lor-
chene straightline models. with inverted pleats
and embroidery; in sizes 421s 4415 and 4s1a. Great
Iy reduced TO .....:....... ...............$l $l9oO
SPECIAL SIZE SECTION. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02

Alpha Delta Phi weekly luncheon to-
morrow, 1890 pm, at Franklin Square
Hotel.
Evening star., 1927-06-02

Public study class, Sis o'clock, at
United Lodge of Theosophists. Hill
Building, Seventeenth and / streets.
No charge or collections.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Pictures and Mirrors Reduced

Subject to slight inberfecfions
Imported Framed Photographs Were $1.75 Now SOC
l Framed Venetian Water Color. Was $40
NOW .$IS.OU
Carved Wood Photograph Box. Was $3.50
Now ,.;.........::.......:.. SIS
Velvet Photograph Book. Was $25. Now :. :. $40
l Console Mirror, with frame finished in blue and
silver. Was $3.50. Now. $3.50
j Upright Mirror, with etched top. Was $12.50
Small Console Mirrors. Were 1895. Now. 1850
PICTURE MIRROR SECTION. SIXTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Housewares Reduced
Slightly shotwOrn or damaged

Glacier TOpicing Refrigerator. with white enamel
lining; Is pounds capacity. Was SIT. Now. .$18
/ utility" Metal Tea Cart, finished in gray enamel
Was 5000 Now. ............... 1913
2 Whiteenameled Kitchen Chairs. Were 475
2 Ironing Tables. Were $3.25. Now. 800. .$195
/ Imported OblOng Bird Cage, in dark blue and gilt
Was $675. Now, $o0V
j Round Polished Brass Bird Cage. Was 50.
2 Auto Vacuum 2-quart Ice Cream Freezers Were
So. Now.....:. '...'. S5oU
Auto Vacuum 1-quart Ice Cream Freezers We're
12 2quart Ice Cream Freezers with metal pail Were
! Unfinished Dropleaf Breakfast Table Was $7.75,
now -. rx;tc,o S4so @
drawer: top size 25x36 inches. Was $40. Now. $3.50
POrcelaintOp Kitchen Table, with drawer; top size
25x40 inches. Was $9.5 Now. ............$ $595
l Unfinished Dropleaf Breakfast Table. Was $14.50
Wv =. ;. - -. -. - %'S'
Also 500 rolls Friday Special Toilet Tissue, 1000
sheet rolls. Special, per dozen rolls. .S5c
HOUSEWARES SECTION, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02

William 3. Cushing Camp, No. 30,
Sons Of Union Veterans of the Civil
War. will meet tomorrow, s pm, at
X. p. Temple.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
China Reduced 10 and More

10 Decorated French China Oatmeal Dishes Greatly
reduced to, each. soc
16 Decorated French China Side Dishes. Reduced to.
each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .................. S5c
Decorated French China Soup Plates. Reduced to,
eacn .50c
Decorated Tea Ball Tea Pots. Reduced to. $S.9S
Decorated China Tea Pot Tiles with metal frame.
Heouced 10 ..'......".. ................... .$I00
Outdoor Fern or Flower Boxes Reduced to-. SIS
Decorated French China Vegetable Dishes. Re-
l Decorated French China Vegetable Dish. Reduced
10 .$l0U
! Decorated French China Sauce Boat. Reduced
l Decorated French China Covered Butter Dish. Re.
duced to-. ......................N
Also odds and ends Of decorated china and porcelain
dnnerware, greatly reduced TO. 10c to s..
CHINA SECTION, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02

Fourpece Suits (coat, vest, trousers and knickers
in becoming shades and styles. Regular, 1877
Shorts. 1888, 142; Stouts. 1888. 1879, 1i40.
TROUSERS ALTERATIONS ONLY. Were SIS.
Now Observation-Disclosures. $2S 10
Wool Suit, size "a. Was $35. Now STATS
l Tweed Suit, size 3S stout. Was much more. Now,
AS IS $S.1o
8 Moiair Suits, sizes 2f36 regular and /36 stout.
] Tropical Suit, size 35 short. Was $3.50
Now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .$I115
9 Linen Suits, size "a. Were SIS. Now S17I
2 Palm Beach Suits, 1888 regular, 1888 short. Were
SIS. Now Observation-Disclosures. S415
q Pairs Khaki Shorts, waist size 80 inches. Were S.
Now ........................... $3.50
Evening star., 1927-06-02

ton of society, will be the subject of
discussion. A. interested, invited to
attend
Evening star., 1927-06-02

Ladies' Auxiliary to Costello Post
will meet, o'clock, at the Hamilton
Hotel.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Home Frocks Reduced
$2.95 WsDs sns s. ss''' $5.95 Wsss s'ss

Is Wolfe and Linen Home FrOcks, in attractive styles
some of which are handmade and hand-drawn, in
cinnamon rose and lavender. Were S3.95 and SIS.
NOW '..'...'.'.'...'..'..... .S<50
is Home FrOcks, of printed silk and imported cot.
ton crepe; variety of Styles have leather belts
number of designs white and red backgrounds.
Were $685. Now .$5.95
HOME FRocK SECTION, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Mems Silk Socks, Special, soc

Mems Silk Socks, Special, 5Uc
100 Pairs Mems Silk Socks, a sheer, even
weave, with scanned back and double Isle
heels, toes and soles. In black. navy, French
tan, cordovan and white; sizes 91a to II.
Mems Union Suits, Special, 75c
so Mems Checked Nainsook Union Suits !;
sleeveless, knee-ength style, in sizes "a to A.
20 Pairs Imported Wool Golf Hose, plain legs with
fancy tops, in sizes 10, Io1a, IL and 11. Were 81
Now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Soc
S6 Mems Silk FOuard Bow Ties in fancy colors
were ~. NOW CUc
10 Mems Madras Union Suits; athletic style, self
striped, in sizes "a, sc, 3S and 40 Were ST.
NOW :........'.....'..-. .Sllo
sizes 40 and AZ. Were 81 and SS Now. 80. $685.
MEMS FURNISHINGS SECTION. FIRST FLOOR
Evening star., 1927-06-02

The Progressive Club will meet Sun
day, 8 nm, at 81 oMelwood avenue
Cherrydale. Va. The development OF
machinery and it's effect OH the evolu
Evening star., 1927-06-02

Mems Knitted Sports Coats, 1874, 1875, 1886 and
Mems Sports Coats OF camels hir cheviot.
Regular, 1884 1888, 1886, 1877 and 1885, Short,
Striped Blazer Coats, 2/35, 2/36, 2/37 and 1893.
Were Sl5 Now .::...,:...:..:$ $40
been taken from regular stock and reduced be.
they slightly soiled. Waist sizes 80,
80, "a and 40 inches. Were $1650. Now. .$9.75
3 Pairs Tan Riding Breeches, waist sizes 81 and 80
inches. We're SIS. Now ....................$3. 1915
MEMS CLOTHES SECTION. SECOND FLOOR.
English Two-piece Golf Suits, in sizes 81 3S. SO
THE ENGLISH SHOP. SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Women's Combination Suits, 75c
Were 81 and SIPS

IS Women's Summer Combination Suits: "Shortee"
STYLE Merode make in the low-neck no-sleeve style.
with camsole top or built-up shoulder; in white;
sizes 4, s., Z, and (soedl
l6 WOmen's Gauze Vests, Merode make; mostly high.
neck long-seeve style; few Dutch.neck, elbow
sleeve STYLE in sizes AZ and A. Were $1.50 Now 75c
KNIT UNDERWEAR SECTION, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Misses Umbrellas, $3.45

II MISSES Imported Tape-edge, Pece-dyed Cloth Un-
brellas. In green, navy brown and tan; wooden bird
ferrues.
5 Women's 21inch 16-rib Self-bordered silk Umbrel
Ms IN purple, navy and black; finished with
I.i natural wood handles and ferrues. Were 81.
Womens 2l.inch, 16rib Silk Umbrellas, in green
purple ana brown; assorted composition handles,
WIN matching tips and ferrules. Were $l2
VOW 49,. .....................$1 $14S
UMBRELLA SECTION. FIRST Floor.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Silk Bandettes, Csc
GREATLY REDUCED

25 Bandettes of pink crepe de chine. in sizes 80
and 38.
10 Fine Lace and Satin Bandeaux in sizes 32 SO
and 3S. Were much more. Now. .S1.25
Z BOneless Brassiere Combinations, Of peach satin
Treco, with lace at bust, in sizes 26, 27 29 to 32
Reduced to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Si95
COmpacts (Brassiere and Girdle ConbinatiOns). in
IL and IA inch lengths sizes %. 33. 35, &c. 40 and
AZ. Were much more. Now. .$5.75
Ideal Maternity COrsetS of broche and elastic
back-acng style. in sizes 81 80, 81 and SO. Were
: ROllaway Reducers Reduced to, each. ..... S375
Small Size ROlaway Reducers. Were much more.
CORSET SECTION THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Chi1dren's Silk Socks, SOC

68 Pairs Childrens Short Silk Socks in plain colors
and white with colored top Sizes to 61a in the lot.
81 Pairs Children's Silk and RayOnmixed "a Length
Socks, in white and tan, with fancy tops, and
and gray checks Sizes to 10 in the lot.
we're $l NOW.. DOC
IL Pairs Chdrens Full-fashioned Silk Socks in pink
and white; broken Sizes to 64. Were 81 pair.
CHnDREN's HOSIERY SECTION FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Mems 3-Piece Summer Suits, $24.75
Were $35 and $40

If here, this obtain splendid
In Regulars a. 4 355 6 2 B. 50; 3d. 40; Shorts 3 Sc;
l. SO; 3d. 49, Az Longs l, 81; 49, SO and 49,
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Books Reduced

IS Volumes Everyman's Edition. Were SOC. Now 35c
10 Animal Books tpaper) Were Csc. Now. ... sc
The World and Its Work. Were $125. Now. 1Oc
Mr Marionette: Were Its. Now. .......... CSC
/ Table of Pocket Testaments. Were 25c. Now. .1Oc
set q voIumes) Westward Ho Was $3.50 set
1 Songs Of Challenge ian anthology. Was $175.
j Enchanted Years contemporary verse;. Was $3.50.
/ Complete Poems of Robert Burns cambridee edi.
ton Was $3.50. Now w........................$
! MarmiOn, by Scott Was 81. Now. ........... soc
! Evangeline, by Longfeliow. Was 81. Now. =. soc
/ Mrs Heman's Poems. Was 81. Now. ........ soc
Book SECTION, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Women's French Room Hats, SIS
Were SIS and $3.50

25 Hats from the French Room, including some
French imports.
30 Womens Trimmed and Sports Hats. Greatly
IcQuCeQ 10 %
~ Fancy Feathers, Flowers and Colored Foliage.
Greatly reduced to- each observation-disclosures. .15c
MILLINERY SECTION, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02
Women's Silk Hose, $1.25
We're SI.75 Pair

So Pairs Womens Granite Silk Hose; service
weight, in orchid, copen blue and reseda sizes to
10 in the lot.
Is Pairs Women's Imported Black Garze LsIe
Hose, i'll sizes 9 and oH. Were 81 pair. Now SOC
20 Pairs Mercerized LisIe and Rayon and Lise-
mixed Sports Hose, in gray and orchid: broken
size range. Were $3.50 and 81 pair. Now re-
spectvely ....................7S .7SC and 81
HOSIERY SECTION. FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1927-06-02

Sports Satin Rayon) Costume Slips some lace.trim-
med in orchid maize and rose sizes 49, AZ and Al in
the lot.
Step-in and Petticoat Combination Garments of
black and navy radium; length 81 inches. Were
n NOW $3.50
Radium Costume Slips with embroidered and seal
ioped bottoms, in gray and rust. Were $3.95
Radum Costume Slips. with narrow frills; / rose
size 36i light brown, size 40 Were $685.
$3.50
Kadum Costume Slip, with deep hem in navy.
pa6 s,ae 90 Was $2.9s:, Now .....: .:............H
l Iadum Costume Slip. with deep hem in navy.
size 34 Was $3.50. Now. 1896
COSTUME SLIP SECTION. THIRD FLOOR
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-03-11
TELLS HOW TO SAVE STRAWBERRIES BY HEATING

Protecting Strawberries from frost
by artificial means of heating can be
made success, is the opinion of H.
w. Desgranges, manager CT the Big
"Y" Mr.. Eesgranegs has had much
to do with the developing of the prac-
tice of orchard heating for tree fruits
in this district When asked for his
opinion as to the applicability for saw
ing our strawberry crop he replied: Il
cm certain that frost damage to straw
berries can be prevented by the proper
installation of equipment during the
firing period. I have been one OF
those who have questioned the feast
bility Of applying orchard heating to
save strawberries,knowing that heat
rises very quickly from the ground.
We have learned few things about
orchard heating in the last few years
and there is still much to be learned.
Heretofore we have been applying the
wrong principal insofar as heating for
strawberries is concerned.
In California they are heating sue
cessfully for tender garden crops and
if they can do it in California we can
do it in Richland and Kennewick.
We are indebted to Albert w. Cook,
our weather man, for bringing this in
formation to us.
Last year we carried out some ex-
periments in the patches of Roy
Washburn and Roy Yomoaka and
while the spring was not favorable
for extensive tests, the results attained
justifies belief that it can .ba made
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-03-11
PROGRAM PLeAsEs

The Colonial Tea given last Sat
urday afternoon at Grange hall by
the Womans club for the benefit Of
the Library Fund, was an unusually
happy affair and was we'll attended
by members and friends of the club.
The program was bot., interesting
and entertaining. Those who gave the
Virginia Reel wore colonial costumes,
which made it very pretty and effec-
tive. Fed Riding Hood" as translat-
ed from the original French by Mrs.
Alex Park, was very we'll dramatized
by members of the club, giving much
merriment. The Young Ladies
Quartette sang well and the Boy
Scouts assisted with the music also.
At the close of the program very
delicious luncheon was served by Il
committee under the direction of Mrs.
Parke. The tea tables were made bcau-
tiful with large bouquets of pussy will
low and balm branches just now
bursting into bloom. Mrs. A. z. Peck
and Mrs. r. c. Koppen poured during
the afternoon. The proceeds of the tea
were around SIS.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-03-11

District meetings of fruit growers
to select delegates to the state grade
and pack conference at Spokane on
March "a and Is, will be held in Ben
ton County the latter part of this week
and the fore part of next, according
to the schedule prepared by E. E. Hill,
district horticultural inspector. The
first meeting will be held in Prosser
this Friday evening at Kennewick on
Saturday evening and at Liberty hall
In White Bluffs next Monday evening.
One delegate to the conference will
be selected at each of these meetings,
and On Tuesday evening, another
meeting will be held in Benton City
for the selection of two delegates at
large. making five delegates for the
county.
During the last few months there
has been considerable discussion in the
larger fruit districts in the state like
Yakima and Wenatchee. regarding a
change Of some kind in the apple
grades. Many arguments have been
advanced both for a change and for
thu retention of the present grade
rules, by authorities. near authorities
and would be authorities.
There seems to be a general agree
nent that some change is desirable
but the growers and others interested
in the industry differ widely as to
what that change should be. One
school is in favor of two grades with
the C's in one and combination OF
the fancys and extra fancys in the
other. The other school wants to re-
tain the present rules so far as they
affect the fancys and extra fancys and
to eliminate or at least limit the mar
ket;ng of c grades. With this wide dif-
Ference Of opinion. it would not be sur
prising if the conference should COM
promise bv making no material change
in the rules.
The grade and rack rules, however,
are matters in which every grower IS
deeply interested and the meeting IN
Liberty hall next Monday evening will
rrobohlv attract nearly every apnle
grower in this district. The meeting
is called for 9 n. m. ard will he tho
o,,'v9 one held in the Priest Rapids
valley.
In vocing his disapprovai OF any
attempt to substitute any pack rules
that wi result in lowering the
present extra fancy pack w. P.
Morgan who has orchard property on
tie South Mob Hill boulevard in an in
ter,iewl published in the Yakima
Herald, said,
after having been in the fruit
business fe,l the past 20 years as
grower and shipper, to large extent
o. my own fruit, and after attend
ing numerous ho ticultural meetings
"a and ccnferences and studying mar
ket conditions in domestic and Eng
lish markets, firmly believe that
the superior quality and high stand
All as to color and pack, that the
northwest pack has attained, were
built up almost entirely on our ex-
ira fancy grade" said Mr.. Morgan in
discussing the situation.
IF we eliminate this grade, we
lower ou.' standards so that instead
cf getting extra fancy prices for sthe
combination extra fancy and fancy
grade, we will very likely get the price
Of the lower grada in the pack which
is about Is cents bcx less than for
the extra fancy.