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Evening star., 1935-12-22

Former Postmaster General and
Mrs Harry S. New have with them
for the holidays the formers sister
and niece, Mrs. BernayS Kennedy and
Miss Betty Burford of Indianapolis.
Former Senator and Mrs. David A.
Reed have with them for Christmas
and the holidays their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Den
by, of Whitemarsh, near Philadel-
phia.
Former Senator and Mrs. Harry
Hawes have with them for Christmas
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd Moore, whose mar
riage took place recently in New York.
Mrs. Moore was before her wedding
Mrs. Eppes Hawes Preston.
Former Senator and Mrs. Hiram
Bingham are entertaining their son
and daughter -in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Bingham and their small
daughter Alfredo and Mr., Jonothan
Bingham for Christmas and the holi-
days.
Former Representative and Mrs.
James M. Beck will be joined today by
their son, Mr.. James M. Beck, jr., who
arrived in New York yesterday from
his home in England. and will remain
through the holidays.
Former Representative Fred A. Brit
ten will leave Washington Friday for
a brief trip and will remain away over
Sunday. Ms. Britten will join a
house party near Richmond for the
week end.
Former Gov. o. Max Gardner of
North Carolina and Mrs. Gardner
have gone to their home in Shelby,
N. c., for Christmas and will be back
at the Mayf1ower the first of January.
Mrs. James c. Pilling has as her
guests for Christmas and the holidays
her brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Hudson Harper, who ar
rived yesterday from their home in
Evanston, III.
Mrs. Pillings daughter, Mrs. Carroll
Dunham of New York, and the lat
ter's debutante daughter, Miss Angela
Dunham, will come to Washington
early in the new year to visit Mrs.
Pilling.
Mrs. Emlen Knight Davies has with
her for the Christmas holidays her
daughter, Miss Emlen Knight Davies,
who has arrived in Washington from
VaSsar College, where she is a student.
Mrs. John Allan Dougherty has gone
30 New York for the holidays and
Joined Mrs. Fenton B. Turck at the
6avoy-Plaza.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke Entertaining
Son and CIassmate over Holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs Aubrey Lynn Clarke
are entertaining their son, Cadet
Blaine Clarke, and his. claSsmate,
Cadet Wilson Miller of Broadway, Va,
who came from their studies at the
Augusta Military Academy at Pors
Deposit Va, for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Dennis left
last night for Kentucky. where they
will spend the holidays with their SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Riker. They will return to
their home at 2135 Wyoming avenue
in 10 days.
Mrs. Daniel C. Stapleton will have
with her for Christmas her nephew,
Mr.. Frank Hamilton. Mrs. Stapleton
and her daughter, Miss Stelita Staple
ton, will entertain at dinner tomorrow
night in honor Of Senorita Amelita
Alfaro and Miss Mary Wells, debu-
tantes of the season. On January 3
they will entertain at dinner for Miss
Angelica Lloyd and Miss Yolande de
Mauduit.
DR.. G. Bache Gill left yesterday
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S T E LO S COM
PANY. Helene is
certain that at
this time of the
year garments
should be given a
second chance in
life. They should
be taken in for in
visible repairing of
moth holes, rips,
tears, cuts and
Evening star., 1935-12-22

uItSStO NOu4lE "O1Il-
an ought to have a
scarf or cape. In
fact. most of her cos
tunes are only half
right without one.
So drop a hint now
to be sure there'n
be one under your
hristm a s tree.
SAKS have scarfs
of Silver Fox. Stone
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Zone.
Capt. Harry A. Baldridge, U. S. NJ,
retired. and Mrs Baldridge have with
them for the holidays their son, Mid
shipman Edward Baldridge, who has
Joined his parents in their apartment
in Hammond Court.
Capt. and Mrs. Baldridge recently
returned to Washington after a year
and a half on Long Island.
Capt. William A. r. Robertson. U.
S. A., Air Corps, and Mrs. Rob-
ertson will entertain at Christ
mas house party for their three school,
girl daughters, Miss Audrey Robertson,
Miss Bessie Robertson and Miss Gladys
Robertson. A round Of festivities have
been planned for the young people.
Capt. Warren w. Christian of the
academic department Of Fort Benning,
Ga, and Mrs. Christian will be the
guests of the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George B. Christian, jr., at their
home at 2734 CORTLAND place.
Capt. L. D. Syme, who is stationed
at West Point, will spend the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad
H. Syme.
Miss Donnie Goodwin. daughter Of
Comdr. Donald c. Goodwin, U. S. N,
and Mrs. Goodwin, came yesterday from
Annapolis, where her father is on duty
and is the guest Of Miss Barbara
Koenig and Miss Winifred Koenig, in
the home Of their parents, Lieut. Col.
and Mrs. W. c. Koenig over Sunday.
Miss GodWin's mother was formerly
Miss Hazel Jewel, and has many friends
| here where she lived for several years
while appearing in local stock COM
pany in which her sister, then I1etta
Jewell, took the leading roles. Mrs.
| Goodwin renewed her friendships a
few years ago when Comdr. Goodwin
was on duty here before they went to
the West Coast for station.
Miss Helen Wilson, daughter of the
! late Maj. William P. Wilson and Mrs.
| Wilson, will arrive on Christmas day
| from China, where she has been visit
ing for year. Aer brother Mr. Robert
| Wilson, who made short trip to China
is in Washington studying this Winter.
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tail hour unto
the in tt m e
h ours of
dawn. Some
start the
evening with
jackets a nd
wind up prac-
tically with
out a back.
Dinner a n d
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Many Guests Entertained
By Washington Society
Relatives and Friends Visiting Here Over
the Holidays Are Making
Trips Out Of City.

for Miami, Fla, where he will spend
the holidays with his family.
The Misses Moran of 1924 Sixteenth
street left yesterday for PaWtucket
r. l., to visit their brother-in-law and
sister, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Hendricks,
and their young daughter. Jean, for
the holidays. Mrs. Hendricks was
formerly Miss Eva L. Moran of Wash
ington.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Bixby have been
joined by their sons. Mr.. Howard M.
Bixby of Lincoln, Nebr,, and Cadet
G. W. Bixby from West Point. Mr..
and Mrs. Bixby also have as their
guests their nephew and niece, Mr..
John ]. Hadfield, jr, and Miss Jane
Hadfield Of Omaha, Nebr.
Miss Elizabeth Cremen, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Cremen, ac-
companied Miss Aileen Register to
Savannah, Ga, yesterday and will
spend the holidays with the latters
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney w.
Register, in their home there. Miss
Cremen and Miss Register are students
at the Holy Cross Academy and with
Mr.. and Mrs. Register will visit in
Miami, Fla, before returning to
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert N, Budlong
announce the birth Of a daughter
Anne Carter, Tuesday, December IT
Mr.. and Mrs. Budlong make their home
at 6401 Thirty-flrst street, Chevy
Chase.
Miss Mary Bruce Mann Of Embassy
Towers will go to Richmond, Va, tc
spend the Christmas holidays with heI
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. C. Mann.
Miss Bessie Terhune of Tolland
Conn, has come to Washington from
her home to spend the remainder OF
the Winter season, and has taken ar
apartment at the Wardman Park
Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Trapp will
have their Son-in-law and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Moran, Of
Boston, Mass, as their holiday guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Nixon Hosts
To Guest From Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph J, Nix have
visiting them, at the Wardman Park
Hotel, Mr.. T. w. Balm of San An
| tonic, Tex.
Mrs. S. Bingham Martin will leave
| tomorrow tor Dayton, Ohio, to Spenc
the Christmas holidays with her sis
ter, Mrs. Craig V. Morton.
Mrs. Martha Macatee has as hel
guests for Christmas her son-in-laW
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Repplier, of New York, and their young
son, Theodore Repplier, jr.
Mr.. Burton Wadsworth of New
Hampshire will arrive Tuesday to bt
the guest over the holidays of Mrs
George Langdon Whitford at the
Dresden.
Mrs Julien Harvey of New York City
Is again IN washington on visit and
is occupying a suite at the Wardman
Park Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Dodd, accom-
panied by their three sons of Middle
! town, Conn, will arrive today to be at
the Dodge during the holidays.
Miss Isabelle Naughten and Miss
Agnes Naughten of Rosary College.
River Forest, Ill, are spending their
Christmas vacation with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James C. Naughten.
Mrs. David 2eiler and her daugh-
ter. Miss Anne zeiler, have gone to
New York City, from where they will
sail for Bermuda. Upon their return
they will spend some time in New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Rowe of Scars
dale, N. Y, are again in Washington
>~M ~
Evening star., 1935-12-22

d / n n G T ana evening
gowns come from the
PALAIS ROYAL. For
invitations m ar k e d
formal" :. you'll find
a brilliant collection CT
sparkling evening fash
ions for the Junior,
Miss and W o m e n.
H ele ne suggests you
answer the invitations.
uIoile PAI,AIS ROYAL
Evening star., 1935-12-22

fires. It's an old-fashioned "Yule-
mas" dinner they're serving that
dav with all the holiday fix
ings that 60 to making a feast.
Beautifully served-with all its
courses it's but $50. 1890
until 8 pm. Phone NO. 1918 for
reservation. goth and r STS
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a n d S t h.
ern w e ar a I
F r A N c z S EFT
F r A N c E S.
Dresses for active
a nd form a
sports. Man-tai-
lored Palm Beach
Suits in pastels.
Sun frocks and
pIav SIIitS FilnV
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wondering WnaJ
to give her?" How
about a gift Of
enough wo ool TO
knit or crochet a
sweater-a dress
a coat? Or a prac-
ticsl knitting bag?
Or one of the
lovely tapestries
that W uld add
beauty TO anyone's
home? Stop by.
Evening star., 1935-12-22

Suggests y U u
plan to have
your dl n n e r
there in an
atmosphere Of
the traditional
holly and mis-
tletoe and cozy
nnen blazing
Evening star., 1935-12-22

y o u r sentl-
ments most
DE- ellie ately.
P ST E R.
N A K h a S
the facons
p a c ke d in
books titled
"Une Historic
des Parfums
F a n C ais"
Books con-
Evening star., 1935-12-22

school enables
I he student,
without any
previous train
ing. 10 acquire
an earning ca
pacity in the
same length Of
time that it
takes to learn
Evening star., 1935-12-22

women in charm, In
beguilement. Th e
sort of gift that
every W o m a n is
breathing a silent
prayer for, WHEEL
ANS have a mar
velous selection OF
negligees, pajamas
and robes Tor
Cood sturdy wear
Evening star., 1935-12-22

GABRIEL will pack them and
wrap them most besutifully-so
that all you'll need dds give them.
And don't forget to put your
head in GABRIEL'S hands" and
you'll be assured a glorious holiday.
1919 CONN. AVE. NAT. ITO.
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that makes "lknowing" folks lift
their eyes, headwaiters lead you to
tables marked "Reserved"-and
your friends wonder If you've in
herited a fortune. Send them your
finest things-they'll be returned
fresher than when new. Work
called for and delivered. Every
thing covered by insurance. And
If you've opened an account-say
charge it." 5o1o CONN. AVE.
Phone CL. $500.
Evening star., 1935-12-22

evening gowns for interesting
young things with lots of "quelque
chose" and just as many for
the woman who takes a more ample
dress. Prices begin at $3.50.
1908 CONN. AVE.
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soliciting tn e
aid Of GUIDES
winged mercury,
who will carry
your floral mes
sage Of fra
gra nee and
beauty across
the miles. Flow
ers are q gift
that fairly
Evening star., 1935-12-22
hs'isssi A. S4AsSi

Typing. Investigate this progress
Sive art schools sinplified and
thorough methods now and be pre-
pared to start with the new classes,
Day or Night. which begin Jsnu-
ary 9Th. I747 RHODE ISLAND
AVE. Phone NAT. 1855.
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Officers in Army
And Navy Visitors

Col. william C. McChord and
Mrs. McChord left Washington to-
day to spend Christmas with the
formers father, DR.. r. c. Nc
Chord, in Lebanon, KY. They will
return to the Mayfiower in about a
week. Col. McChord recently was
transferred to duty in the office Of the
chief of the Air Corps from the Canal
Zone.
Evening star., 1935-12-22

once-over? You
won't mind their
gaze If you have
your cloth h e S
cleaned and cared
for at the PARK
WAY" CLEAN
ERS. They give
you that conf
de n t, amuent.
person = about
ITJael1ip1fnp q -
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6. A LADY PASSES BY"
Satin gown, sable cape,
precious jewels a feeting
glimpse of beauty. But her per
Evening star., 1935-12-22

fume fingers on.
The fragrance of
any of the per-
fumes at GABRIEL
have Just such
h a u n ting spells.
Discover them for
yourself - lie arm
their potency-and
give til e m a S
Clnrief VNaoe nift
Evening star., 1935-12-22

g HERE'S AN INTEREST
ING HEADLINE!" The
clever milliners at JELLEFF'S
Casual Shop" will give a tilt to
Evening star., 1935-12-22
ADVERTISEMENT

H A NICE TIME" will be
had by all those
smart Winter Sportsters who re-
ceive "Ski-Suits" for Christmas
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" A CHRISTMAS GIFT of
smart fur scarf or
cape from SAKS-will make for a
happier New Year!" Every well
Evening star., 1935-12-22
NORBUD

flannel. Negligees for ladies who
love to lounge in luxury. Stop by
1913 CONN. AVE. or any OF
the other conveniently located
NCRBUD SHOPS.
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&c A BAG FULL OF KNIT
's' 'H1 TING TRICKS" g.
await you at the EMBROIDERY
SHOP. Are you still frantically
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+. S2s 18th ST.
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answers your fashion problems.
Priced from $l0.95 to $39.75.
Third Floor.
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shout best wishes" at Christ
mas time. So for a CHEEKY, merry
remembrance the flowers from
GUIDES will answer your desire
perfectly. They also have a va
riety of pionsetta plants. artificial
Christmas trees, traditional holly
and mistletoe. 1124 CONN. AVE.
Evening star., 1935-12-22

burns in silks, woolens and fine
linens. Prices are the most rea-
sonable In town. 613 18th ST.
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&C IT'S THE SCENT -INIENT
''A THAT COUNTS"
a gift Of a book Of concentrated
perfume essences-will convey
Evening star., 1935-12-22
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4" A VISIT TO FELIX MA
900 n HONY'S National Art
School" will convince you that
Commercial Art as taught at this
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CAVALIER
G. BUCKLEY

grained Calf. The leather-bound
frame goes all around the bag and
forms the handle and it has
the grandest innards imaginable.
TIE price? Only $40. 114l CONN.
AVE.
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" ITS HIGH TIME TO BE
MUSING ON CRUIS-
ING" So see the excitement in
the sun-swept fashions for cruise
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ADVERTISEMENT
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Share your happiness! And
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/" q PROMISE ME A
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fiattery and devotion imply
ing that its receiver is above all
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&c T ovELY TO LOOK AT
- 80 delightful to give
or to received" Little lingerie
Inquiries from NORBUD will add
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" MADAM do you iove your
husband?" Well never
mind, in any case you're doubtless
planning a nice gift for hiu- d.
Evening star., 1935-12-22

Marten, Ssble-really in any fur
your heart might desire. And
capes in all lengths and for all
purposes. Stop in and see them
tomorrow. 610 TWELFTH ST.
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&C THERE'S NO TIME LIKE
"'' l. THE PRESENT"
to have your still-wearable clothes
repaired by the SOUTHERN
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sion. Helene
S u g g e sts
your hav-
ing Christ
mas dinner
in tn e
Presi d e n
tial Dining
r DOM at
! the May
FLOWER
HO T E l..
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~' ~ W. or to wear while
pulling the baby's sled. Ski pants
in corduroy are So in heavy
deeced flannel 81. Ski jackets
plaid wind-breakers are IS
in suede with talon fasteners
&6. 18th and r SITS.
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or for glamorous moments
priced from $5.95 up. They've
a goodly supply Of exquisite un-
dies, too! 1105 F ST.
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tanning 6 flacons are $15-l2 fla
cons are $30-24 flacons are $50.
Individual hacons packed in
Balss Wood container are $3.50.
Perfume essences contain no alco-
hol. For atomizer use. combine
IS parts of alcohol with part
essence. 1919 CONN. AVE.
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&c A ND CHRISTMAS COMES
BUT ONCE A YEAR"
=. but that's the reason it should
be made the most memorable occa-
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q" WATERS BOW
w STA C N E S
CHEER Beaux beam" and
nobody guesses that the stunning
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&C CHRISTMAS" There'n be
a gay and jolly spirit in
the air itself at the PARROT on
Christmas day. That's why Helene
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gift hand
ba gs in con-
v e n / e n t
punches at
CAMALIER
& B U c X
LEY'S. The
one sketched
. . is OF the
new London
Tan smooth
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&c TILL DAWN DO US
''' l. PART" + Here's %
those SELDA gowns that know
how to live from the casual cock
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chiffons, laces, and hand-blocked
printed formals. Prices begin at
s1095. FRANCES EFT FRANCES
1915 CONN. AVE.
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&C GIVE HER A HANDBAG
'''o IN DECEMBER
she can wear until May!" Just be
calm-and collect your Christmas
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6 ERIENDSI" This is the
time OF the year when
friendships grow warmer and the
exchange of tokens Of affection
Evening star., 1935-12-22

Mrs. David 2eiler and her daugh-
ter, Miss Anne Zeiler, have gone to
New York City, from where they will
sail for Bermuda. Upon their return
they will spend some time in New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Rowe of Scars
dale, N. Y, are again in Washington
Evening star., 1935-12-22

They're serving a most amazing
dinner for $3.50 that will prove the
''piece de resistance" to your whole
day. There1l be special music by
SIDNEY. Or you can have your
dinner in the Coffee Shop for
SIPS. Christmas dinner will be
served in both rooms from noon
until pm. There'll be dancing in
the LOUNGE during the Cocktail
Hour . and after 10 pm. Plan
your Christmas day today!
You'll enjoy the gay sparkling huge
Christmas tree in the lobby-and
the festive decorations. Phone
Teddy" for reservations. DIS. 5000.
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&C EvER FEEL AS MODEST
AS A LAMB when you
step into a crowded restaurant"
As If every one were giving YOU the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15
REBEKAHS HOLD
 ANNUAL ELECTION

Irene Burke Smith is now Noble Grand of the Rebekahs, as the re- suit of their annual election held Wednesday evening in the I. o. o. F Hall.
 Edna Smith Butts became Vice. Grand and Alma Olson, treasurer. Resignation of the secretary left that post vacant, but Mildred Cashen was the sole nominee, and will 'automat- ically be elected at the next club business session.
 It is planned to have the next meeting an Open House." with en- tertainment and refreshments fur nished to friends of the Lodge. at THE EMPIRES office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15

trip, according to Capt. Larson, but nevertheless the party bagged five deer
 Aboard the Wanderer were. Art Weston, Douglas 3abcock, Sven Thorpe, Walter Nikkols, Roy Mc- Donnel, Bernard Vanderbilt, Bob Sommers and John Harris.
 The Wanderer met the. Yakobi on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15
PULLEN BOWLS
 SEASON RECORD

The best three-game total of the season in the Big Ten Conference 636-was bowled by w. s. Pullen of the Cyclones at the Elks Alleys last night. Pullen also placed first and second for the evening in individual game scoring with scores of 236 and 2l6. Frank Metcalf of the Hoosiers won second place in the three-game totals with 571.
 An unusually large number of players bowled ind ivi du al game scores above the 200 mark, including Nick Bavard of the Wolverines, 213, R. R. Brown of the Maroons, PIP; Frank Metcalf, POS; and R. H. Stew onson of the Hoosiers, 203.
 The women bowlers were also rep resented in the evenings high SCOT ing by Mrs. Bringdale with a three game total of 5O9, and an individual game score of 186.
 The Hoosiers beat the Maroons the Badgers won from the Boiler makers, and the Wolverines defeat ed the Cyclones.
 Complete scores were:
 uInnCVEDC VIC NApnONC
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15
THINNING TOPS
 AT BRUNSWICK
Wins First Place in Com mercial League Bowling
 But His Team Loses

Fred Henning of the Rheinlanders achieved the best three-game total -545-and the best individual game -222-in the Commercial League bowling at the Brunswick alleys last night, but his team was beaten two games out of three and tied in the third game by the Columbia Lumber bowlers. United Meat won three games from A. J. Camp.
 Complete scores were:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15
PARTY ON WANDERER
 FINDS GOOD HUNTING

The ship Wanderer, skippered by Captain Kell Larson, returned this week from a hunting excursion to the Seymour Canal region. Heavy weather was encountered on the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15

s-Average-Dld not bowl
 The Pacific Coast Conference will bowl the following games tonight: i: Lumberjacks vs. Gallopin' Gaels, 7:30
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15

Mrs Sally Shafer, draftsman for the Forest Service, left on the Yukon this morning for a months vacation in Seattle
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15

Daily Empire Want Ads Fay!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15

Games scheduled for tonight are: l: Signal Corps vs. Brunswick. and United Food vs. California Grocery. D. m: Broncs vs Grizzlies, 8:30 p. m.; and Indians vs. Webfooters. 9:30 p. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15

the trip, and fouad the party aboard her had brought in seven deer.
 MRS. SLAYER SAILS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-15

at THE EMPIRES office.
Evening star., 1935-11-16

flowers that are scarcely even visual
lied today. Consider the true lilies.
The introduction by Ernest H. Wilson
of the Regal lily from China was a
great stimulus to improvement.
Many hybrids have been produced one
of which-George Creelman-is now
coming into the general trade. Great
progress has come about in the
Hemerocallis, or day lily. family in
the last five years. DR.. A. B. Stout
of the New York Botanical Garden
became interested in sterility in the
day lily and from his experiments
raised many seedlings, some of great
promise.
Not all the flower improvement has
come in greater beauty and form.
Disease resistance has been advanced
materially. Rust-resistant snapdragons
and wilt-resistant asters have been
created during the decade past. These
new varieties are infinitely more val
liable to home gardeners. For the first
time since science came into agricul-
ture. home gardeners are receiving
special assistance.
Amateur gardeners in the Washing
ton area have had an important part
in the improvement of certain species,
notably the dahlia, gladiolus, iris and
narciSSuS. Several local varieties have
received national acclaim and even
now scarcely a flower show is held in
the local suburbs that does not con-
tain few new seedlings. Hand in
hand with the professional breeder,
the amateurs are helping to create
more lovely flowers for America.
Blue Flowers.
MANY people have a favorite color
in flowers. with blue apparently
the choice of many, judging by the
enthusiasm for delphiniums. Begin
ming with the forget-me-nots and
pansies which start blooming in April
the succession Of blue may be main
tanned throughout the entire garden
season with annual and perennial del
phiniums, blue iris, anchusa, japanese