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Evening star., 1938-03-03
Card TabIes and Chairs
Reduced IA to 1a


Tables, choice of coors leatherette tops Were s5
Tables, leatherette tops Were $395. Now ~ $3.50
Tables variety of leaherete tops Were $685. Now s215
Tables, leatherette tops Originally S295 Now S115
Steelart Metal Bridge Tables leatherette tops Were
Tt-Top Tables with pedestal base green floral design
Were So Now---------------------. 81
Walnut Finished Hardwood Tables. Were $20 Now SIS
l Leg-O-Matic Card Table, walnut finished hardwood
with red leatherette top. Was $3.50. Now--S4
Tit-Top Card Table, white with painted floral design
Was $696. Now -----------. -----.-------- $4.95
rs Folding Chairs Of metal with padded leaherete
Assorted colors Were $425. Now --$2.S5
Metal Chairs, maroon or red. Were $3.50. Now 81
23 Metal Chairs in green. Were $3 Now $1.S5
Bridge Chairs Of finished hardwood with red
seats. Were $7.25. Now -- ----.. -.-. S525
Table (non-folding) in finished hardwood with
of-white leatherette top. Was s35 Now Se25O
Chairs (non-foldng), to match above table. Were
S1250. Now s795
Table (non-foldng), in light mahogany with brown
leatherette top Was $40. Now $14.75
Chairs nonfoding) to match above with padded seats
Were $1250. Now . s7s5
Automatic Leg Tables with eatherette tops were
$5.95. Now .~---------- $3.S5
l Game Table mahogany with green felt top, Was $4s
FURNITURE, SIXTH Floor.
Evening star., 1938-03-03

1 Mans Hamilton Strap Watch.
discontinued model. 17-jevel
movement. Was s65. Now.
S4s..5
Hamilton Mans Strap Watch,
discontinued model, 17-jewel
move ent. Was s47.50.
Now $3.50
5 Mems Swiss Strap Watches,
is jewels. Originally s45. Now,
S16.50
2 Elgin Cord Watches, discon-
tinued models, 17-jewel move
ment. Were $45. Now S33.75
1 Swiss Cord Watch, Z jewels.
Was S35. Now $19.75
l Elgin Pocket Watch, discon-
tinued model. Originally
500 $3.50
Elgin Pocket Watch, II jewels.
Was SIS. Now $42
3 Elgin Pocket Watches, II
jewels. Were $50. Now -S33.75
2 Elgin Pocket Watches, II
jewels. Originally $50.
Now -----S $3.50
l pair Sterling Military Brushes.
Were $40. Now SIS
l Sterling Cigarette Case. Was
$40. Now ow-------.S20
2 Sterling Cigarette Cases.
Were $3.50. Now w-S So
Compact. Was s3.95. Now S2.95
l Brooch of lax yellow gold
with one diamond and two
sapphires. Was $45. Now S25
l Brooch, large amethyst with
seed pearls. Was $50. Now, S45
l Brooch, platinum filigree with
one d ia mond. Was $32.
Now S18
l Bar Pin, platinum tiligree
with one diamond. Was S45.
Now S33.75
l Brooch with bow knot and
one dia mond. Was s42.
Now $3.50
l Brooch, carved lapis lazuli.
Was SIS. Now SLIPS
l lax Yellow Gold Polo Club.
Was $14.50. Now w----- S10.50
l Platinum Circle with one
diamond and one sapphire.
Was $35. Now $3.50
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Tailored Marquisette Curtains
Special 95e pair

$50 pairs in plain cotton nnarquisette, cream and
ecru. "a yards long, bottom hemmed.
$50 pairs Rufed Curtains in point despt dotted cotton
marqusette, wide rufe white and 2A yards
long Special for Friday selling, pair r---------.S 81
23 pairs Daperies in figured red sateen cotton cntz
assorted colors Originally $l95 pair Now pair-- Csc
pairs Draperies in striped brown rayon 2h yards long
Were $39s. Now pair Observation-Disclosures S2A5
pairs Draperies in egghel cotton chintz az
yards long Originally $295. Now,
Ase short lengths Of curtain dapey fabrics IN cotton
chintz, cretonne marqusette and linens to yard
lengths. AL greatly reduced.
CURTAINS DRAPERIEs SEVENTH FtooQ.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Furs Greatly Reduced


l Leopard Swagger Coat. Size 18. Was 1895 Now
Black Persian Lamb Jacket. Size H. s295 Sl85
Gray kdskin Swagger Coat Size 49, Was s275. Now s35
Gray Persian Paw Swagger Coat. Size l6 Was sl95
Now Sl29.75
Manchuran Ermine Swagger Coat. Size 49, Originally
Black Persian Lamb Fitted Coat Size 1S. Was $780,
l Brown-Dyed Lamb Swagger Coat Size 16. Was $685.
Now S135
Dyed Pahmi Jacket. Size l6 Originally s15975. Now SIS
Skunk Boero Jacket Size Originally SITS Now sS5
Jackets. Brown and black kdskin. l6. Originally
White Lapin Swagger Coat. Size Was $40 s2975
White Lapin Cape. Size 49, Was $40 Is. Now S29.75
Blended Jap Martens 3Skin Scarfs Were s395 Now S45
Brown Kidskin Swagger Coat Size 90 Originally
l Seadyed Coney Coat, size IA. Was sl2975 Nows7425
FURs, THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Fur trimmed Winter Goats
'199o OrieinnHy s69.75 to 500

IS dress and casual styles in black brown, gray
navy and mixtures in smart wool fabrics. Collars
Of Persian, beaver skunk; wolf, raccoon, caracul,
Fur Trimmed Winter Goats Brown black beige
and wine wooens trimmed Persian, beaver skunk and
kolinsky Sizes IL. 49, 10, &c. 49, A. Originally $5s75
s85 Now-------------- $685.
Fine Fur Trimmed Coats in green and brown with collars
Of lynx; with mole sleeves and collar Woolen fabrics
two of Petawate Sizes a. 16 Originally s125. $685.
IL Untrimmed Shagmoor Goats and
mann Voolen. Oxford, brown, navy gray green copper
Sizes IA to 49, 80 to 3s 432 36 49, A. Originally s35
S4995. Now 2625
Trimmed Dress Coats In black and wine woolens Col
lars OF beaver kolnsky and black Sizes 35 397 462
40 a. Were s85 to $780, Now $5225
Sports and Dress Coats in black TAM green gray wool
mixtures Collars of lynx kit fox beaver, wolf, black
Sizes IL to Is, Al A. Were s5975 to s85 $4475
l TwoPiece Suit, in copper woolen with buedyed
white fox trim size l6 Was $685. Now so
COATS SUITS, THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Girls, Juniors Hats
Greatly Reduced

Wool and fur felt hats, chiefly
in sports types. Green, brown,
navy, rust or black-in head
sizes 2012 to 2212.
IA in "Collegette" styles. Were
SO. Now S2.25
8 in velour. Originally 1895.
3>oW coC
10, originally 50. Now Csc
6 Cotton Velveteen Hat and
Scarf Sets. Originally 81.
Now 75c
IL Wool Cap and Scarf Sets in
pink or assorted stripes. Origi-
nally $3.50 and 81. Now --75c
GIRLS AND JUNIOR MISSES
MILLINERY, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Fine Jewe|ry Reduced

2 White Gold Identification
Bracelets. Were So. Now So
pair Zircon Ear Drops. Were
S57 Now S42.5O
l pair lax Gold Sports Cuff
Links. Were 500. Now SIS
Mans Agate Ring. Was
$3.50. Now $12.25
2 Mems Green Chrysoprase
Rings. Were s25. Now S19.75
Mans Bloodstone Ring. Was
$3.50. Now -$l3.75
2 Brown Sardonyx Rings. Were
$50. Now S22.50
l Mans ChrysOprase Ring.
Was SIS. Now Sl2
l Mans Sardonyx Ring. Was
S11. Now $3.50
Woman's Aquamarine Ring.
Was SIPS. Now $3.50
l Dinner Ring, five stone dia-
monds and sapphires. Was
500. Now S56
l Woman's Yellow Zircon and
Pearl Ring. Was $50. Now $3.50
l W0man's Chrysoprase Ring
with one diamond and pearls.
Was $32. Now S24
2 Women's Synthetic Ruby
Rings. Were $3.50. Now,
S1o.50
1 Woman's Topaz Ring. Was
SIS. Now -S11.25
l Woman's Amethyst Ring.
Was SIS. Now SLIPS
l Wedding ing, platinum. nine
diamonds. Was $50. Now $50
l Diamond Ring, 18K white
gold. Was s17.50. Now -S9.75
Rose Quartz Ring, lax gold
mounting. Was s14. Now s10.50
l Aquamarine Ring, white gold
mounting. Was s22. Now $3.50
Simulated Sapphire Ring.
lax yellow gold mounting.
Was SIS. Now SLIPS
2 Lapis Eazuli Rings, yellow gold
mountings. Originally $3.50.
WV -----"H''o
Diamond Ring, lSK white
gold with three diamonds.
Originally s45. Now $1,000 S13
FINE JEwELRY, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Towels Reduced

Clearance of fine quality cotton
Turkish bath towels. hand
towels and bath mats. Mostly
all soiled. Some slightly i'm
perfect.
3 Bath Mats. Were $3.50. Now,
S1.50
z Bath Mats. Were $2.25. Now,
$1.50
2 Bath Mats. Were $1.o5. Now,
$1.25
Al Bath Towels. Were 81 and
81 rs. Now
81 Hand Towels. Were 60c and
Csc. Now -40c
48 Hand Towels. Were 45c and
soc. Now 25c
LINENS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Sugar and Creamers
Special 81 pair

38 pairs English earthenware in wide colored bands
with gold bands.
Coseout of Fine Imported China
Haviland Blue with Gold Band Decoration.
8 Dinner Plates Were $3.50 Now --s1 $3.50
IL Breakfast Plates Were $215 Now $l15
IL Fruit Dishes. Were S130. Now 75c
After-Dinner Coffee Cups and Saucers. Were $3.50.
Now S150
3 Cream Soups and Saucers. Originally s475. Now S225
2 Bakers, 8-nch. S4.25. Now 1928
Platters 10nch. Were $3.50. Now------ $3.50
Creamer. Was $3.50. Now ----~----- $3.50
Is Coffee Cups and Saucers Were ST. Now
10 Cream Soups and Saucers King Edward VIII decora-
ton Originally &c. - Sl50
Havland Green with Gold Band Decoration.
Dinner Plates. Were $3.50 Now S15o
IL Breakfast Plates. Were s215. Now S1l5
IL Tea Plates. Originally SITS. Now----
Teacups and Saucers. Originally 1925 Now ..S S1s5
10 Cream Soups and Saucers. Originally $47o Now Sc25
CHINA FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Misses Wraps and Gowns
Greatly Reduced

Evening Wraps and Jackets, greatly reduced. Sizes
in the group-10. IA, 16, 18, 20.
Sequin Bolero Jackets Were S25. Now $3.50
Ful-Lengh Wraps in slk-backed rayon velvet. Were
S22.75 to $25 Now S18.75
Length Wrap in sikbacked rayon velvet with ermine
collar. Was 3975. Now e.. s26
Lame Wrap blue and silver color ful-length. Originally
S7975 S29
Ermne Colared Wraps, fulength, in sk-backed rayon
velvet. Were s49.75. Now----------- --- S32
Gowns for dinner and dancing in silk chiffon and taeta
and rayon crepe satin and lame Black white red blue
purple, orchid and charreuse. Sizes IL to 20.
3, originally $16.95 and s2275. Now-----------S7.7
16 originally S14.95 to $29 u.s. Now---------$ $9.s5
5, originally $25 to $39.75 Now S14.5O
6, originally S29.75 and $3975. $3.50
3, were SPOTS. $18.75
O. $35. Now so
2 were $39.75 Now ----.-----.--.-.--S2 SIG
3, originally $45 to $95.
/, originally $135. Now $46
Wedding Gown in rayon satin, size 16 Originally $225
MISSES FORMAL Room, THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Women's Dinner and Evening
Dresses Greatly Reduced

Dinner and Evening Dresses of crepes blue
wine. Sizes So to A. 4e7 Originally s22s5 to 1895
Now S12.5O
Dresses for dinner and evening in pastel dark rayon
crepes. Sizes SO to 49, A. 42 Originally s29 s5 to s3s 95
Dinner Dresses silk chiffon, rinestoned embroidered
Sizes SO and 40. Were S45. S26
Larger Womens Dresses in rayon crepe and lace Sizes
421z to 44l2. Originally s6975 Now S29.50
WoMEN's FORMAL ROOM, THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Little Boys Suits, 'I'4'

We're 81
% in cotton, assorted colors.
Sizes 8, 5 and 6.
21 Juveniles Cotton Velveteen
Dresses in navy or green. Sizes
4. and 6. Originally S3.95.
Now - S1.95
Is Juveniles Dresses in rayon
taffeta, prints or solid colors.
Sizes 4 and 6. Originally So.
Now .- $1.95
Is Juveniles Dresses In rayon
crepe; prints, solid colors. Juve-
niles sizes. Were 50. Now $1.45
JUVENILES APPAREL,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Boys Sports Shirts
o. We're 81

90 shirts in cotton Jersey, long
sleeved. Talon fastened and
Gaucho necks. Sizes 8, 16, '18.
20.
80 Boys Sports Shirts in cotton
jersey and twill, with long
sleeves. Talon-fastened and
Gaucho necks. Sizes IA to 16.
Were $50. Now --- CSC
IS Boys Lisle Half-Hose, sizes
8 to 10. 1112. Were 35c, 3 pairs
81. Now, 5 pairs 81
22 Merode Union Suits, 331s %
wool. the rest cotton. Sizes 4,
6, 8 and 16. Were $3.50.
Now -- -- --- $1,000 $1.45
l3 Boys Sweater Suits, three
piece. with striped wool sweater
button-on shirt. and lined wool
shorts. Sizes 6, 7, 9, 10. Were
81. Now $2.S5
13 Boys Sweater Suits, same as
above. sizes S, 6. 8, Q, 10. Were
S. and $3.50. Now $3.65
FL Boys All-Wool Sleeveless
Sweaters, button front. Blue
and brown. Sizes IL to 18.
Were 50. Now ----$1.95
THE Boys STORE. FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Bien JoIie CirdIes
sI'so We're S.

IS semi-step-in girdles, Talon
fastened, panel front and back
or down stretch back. Cotton,
rayon and elastic. Sizes 81, %,
20.
9 Kestos Girdles in white or
blue and white checked cotton
and rayon elastic. Sizes small,
me dunn, large. Originally
$3.50. Now --- S3.95
IL Woodthrop and Other Make
One-Piece Foundations of cot
ton broadcloth, imported elastic,
rayon, cotton net and lace or
batiste. Sizes 33, "a. IS, SO, 40,
Al, AZ. Originally $40. Now.
s4.s5
CoRsETs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Stemware, 65e
Originally SIfo Sl.35 each

l06 pieces crystal goblets. sher-
bets. beverage glasses. two sizes
Of tumblers and 6-inch plates.
10 pairs Novelty Candle Shells.
Originally $3.50. Now 500
IA boxes Place Card Glass Now
elites, IL to box. Originally SO.
Now neutrality-suspicious. 81
20 boxes Of Place Card Glass
Novelties, 8 to box. Originally
81. Now Csc
GLASSWARE, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Girls Sweaters, o5e

OTTYIUUIEV JI
Is in wool slip-on and coat
styles. Assorted colors; sizes 4,
5, 8, IL, IA and 16.
rs Wool Slip-on Sweaters in
sizes S, 8, IL and IA. Originally
$1.65 and 50. Now --- 75c
20 Girls Cotton Blouses, sizes
6 to IL. Were $l.15. Now 85c
10 Girls Blouses in rayon crepe
and cottons. Solid colors and
plaids. Sizes 4, 8 10 to IA.
Originally $1.65 and 81. Now CSC
GIRLS SPORTSMAN,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Girls Dresses, s3'9'

Originally s5.95 to S8.95
IS in girls, 'teen-age and
Chub-bee sizes. In cottons,
rayon crepes and cotton velve-
teen: solid colors and prints.
Sizes 8 to is.
is Wash Dresses in cotton
prints. Sizes 8, IL and IA. Were
SO. Now -- ~ $1.95
% Girls and Chub-bee Cotton
Dresses in plaids and prints.
Sizes 10 to 16. Were 1895.
Now S2.95
GIRLS APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Infants Sweater Suits

s3'75
Originally S7.95, S8.95
80 four-piece wool sweater suits
in variety of colors.
Is Wool Berets in pink and yell
low. Infants sizes. Were soc.
NOW SoC
IL Infants Hand-Sewn Sweat
ers of wool-and-rayon thread.
Sizes q. Were 81. Now. $1.15
3 Wool Blankets, 48x72. Pink
with rayon satin binding. Were
$6.95. Now w---S4.S5
3 cotton Broadcloth Crib
Sheets, 42x72. Were $l.50.
Now
INFANTS FURNISHINGS,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Juniors Pumps and
Oxfords, s2'95

Originally IS, $3.50
40 pairs in several styles and
feathers. Sizes in the group
AAA, S to 9; AA, S to 8; A, 5 to
81, ~, 8, 81a; B, AZ to 7la.
JUNIORS SHOES. FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Suede Jackets, $50

We're S8.9S and SIO.95
30 jackets in green, brown, black and rust. Sizes
IA to AZ.
IS Tailored Sports Dresses in novelty woods ayon.
Sizes II to 90 Originally s1s9 to s25 Now---Ss35
Is Slipon Sweaters in 80 to &c. Originally $595
IL Ski Suits of wool cloth in navy brown Sizes
II to 18. Were S10.95 to s1695. Now S3A5
SPORTSMAN, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Women's Hats, s!'s'

Originally S3.95 to $40
IS in rayon fabric or fur felt.
Is Hats in fur felt and rayon.
Originally $3.95 to SO. Now
$2.2S
MILLINERY, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Juniors Winter Goats
Reduced

Wool fleece and camelshair in green natural wine,
rust, brown. Sizes II to 15 Slightly soiled
:, were s19.95, s22s5. Now -------. .-- s14s5
:, were s29 95. Now s16s5
junior Misses Dresses in and printed silk.
street and evening styles included. Sizes II to 15
10, were S795. Now $595
g. were $1O.95 Now
TO- were $1295, $l595. -$895
10 Junior Misses Jackets in cotton veveteen, plain wool
tweed plaid wools. Originally $795
JUNIOR MISSES APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Women's Shoes, '5'95

Originally s8.75 to SI675
200 pairs in street and evening styles. In the group
wool gabardine suede, kid and silk
100 pairs Walking Shoes in black white kid With low
heels Were SO. Now S665
lis pairs Street and Walking Shoes gabar
dine. Black brown, and wine in the group
styles and sizes. Originally s675 to STATS s2s5
WoMEN's SHOES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Boudoir Chairs Reduced 10

IL with reversible seat cushions Upholstered in
orchid, green, blue, gold or brown rayon Orig
inally S975.
Boudoir Ottomans to match above chairs. Originally 33
Poster Beds with pineapple posts Group includes three
SINGLE double and three quarters size In walnut
veneer and gum Were $3.50. Now
Double Poster Beds in mahogany and gum Were
STATS. Now NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S1o.75
Double Poster in walnut and gum. Were s1475.
Now $1o.75
Poster Bed three-quarters size In mahogany veneer
and gum Was $14.75. Now w------S1e.7B
Pillow with duck and chicken feathers and tan striped
cotton ticking. Was $3.50. Now ---------------31.S5
Pillow with white goose feathers and striped cotton
ticking. Was 81. Now
Pillows with white goose feathers Tan and white cot
ton ticking Were $685. Now ----------------S1l5
Pillows with duck feathers. Tan and white cotton tick
ing. Were S4. Now S1.4S
Goose Feather Pillows with tan and white cotton tick
ing. Were S395. Now ----------------------s2.4 -s2.45
Bolster goose feathers. With cotton striped tick
ing. Was $3.50 NOW
Pillow with white duck feathers and cotton striped tick
ing. Was $425. Now
Gray Goose Feather Pillow with blue striped cotton tick
ing. Was $780, Now ------------------S7A
BEDS AND BEDDING, Sixth Floor.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Students Suits, 'I47' We're $3.50

q with two pairs of trousers. In woolens suitable
for Spring wear. Sizes 81 to SO Us to 21 years..
22 pairs Wool Stacks waist sizes q to 32 Were S.
Macknaw all-woo, Sizes "a 3e Originally Sits
is Overcoas in medium weight woolens Sizes 81 to 49,
PREP CLOTHING, SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Wilton Rugs, '35''' Yer. $3.50

3 in 9x12-foot size. OF high grade WOOL
American Oriental Rug, Chinese type Okla size Was
American Oriental Rug, 86x10e $153 Now $3.50
American Oriental Rug 46x6 size Was $51 So Now S2S75
American Oriental Rug 22x4 size Was $1e75 Now $s75
Guistan Rug 9x12. Discontinued pattern. Was Slb6.
Anxlo-Persan Rug, s6x1o6, discontinued pattern. Was
Sis. Now S6975
Seamless Wool BFoadl0om Rugs:
Red Duratwst 12x69 size Was $6555. $3.50
W. in cedar, 12x42 size Was s312o.
Duratwist in tan, 12x76. Was $7230 S475S
Duratwist in blue 12x7 Was SGT 80
l Tufted Linen Rug, 36x63 Was 2185. S137s
Texture Broadoom Rug 9x12 Was $59 So --S3675
Samples High Grade Carpet in plain coors and with I'm
ished ends Ax1yard size Originally s425 $595. Now $165
RUGS FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Originally SI4.95 to S2975

80 rayon crepes with long sleeves in black and light
coors. Maternity styles included
IL Black Ray0n Crepes, Coorful Woods and Maternity
Dresses. Originally S1695 to $22 Now 1918
IA Wool Rayon Satin Dresses in red green
blue, black Maternity included Originally s22 Is to
S39.75. Sl45O
MISSES DRESSES THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Remnant Day Merchandise reunable exchangeable;
c. O. approva telephone accepted
Misses Daytime Dresses s575 Womens Dresses Reduced

IA Dresses in rayon crepes, mostly trimmed black
Sizes "a to A. Originally s1695 to $2295.
IL Dresses crepes trimmed in cotton pque fagotng
and silk print Sizes SO to a. Originally $1695 to $22e5
Dresses, pure silk print crepes with white braid
embroidery. Sizes 36 to A. We're s29 95 Now SIS 50
IL Dresses black brown Rayon with interest
ing detailing Sizes 162 to 241a Were $685. Now 1886
Ii Frocks of eslk print with lingerie
colored trimmings Sizes 1872 to 24 Were S1995 to $25
Now --- $125O
WoMENs DRESSES THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Quilted Robes, @I'95

Originally S5.95, S7.95
IA robes in slightly weighted
silk crepe and satin with cotton
interlining. Tearose, blue, black.
Small size.
6 pairs Lounging Pajamas in
rayon crepe. Red tunics with
contrasting trousers. Sizes IA
to 20. Were S5.95. Now S3.95
8 pairs Lounging Pajamas with
rayon velvet tunics and rayon
satin trousers. Red, blue and
green. with black trousers. Sizes
16, 18, 90. Were $l0.95. Now.
A.95
NEGLIGEEs, THIRD FLOOR,
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Special Purchase for Friday Selling
Cotton Dress Fabrics, 49,

Would Regularly Be 39c yard
$50 yards printed lawn, poplins and zephyr SO
and 80 inches wide
50 yards Imported French Cotton Ratine effects
suitable for beach robes draperes inches wide
Would regularly be 81 yard. Friday special 3sc yard
CoT1oNs, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03

Winter Underwear Reduced
to u Lower Than 1t Has Ever Been
1913 Pieces including vests pante and combinations
In cotton and mixtures of and-cotton, and silk,
WOOL and cotton. Originally 81 and s125 Now---5sc
As Pieces including vests, panes and combinations.
Silk, wool, and cotton Originally 81 to $3.50. Now CSC
IS Combinations ski under-suits in all-woo and
silk and wool Originally s295 to So. Now S145
Is Combinations in all WOOL and silk wool g.
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Wool Blankets Reduced

10 1909 Wool Blankets made by Of Americas best
blanket manufacturers. Wide choice Of oolors Slightly
soiled Were $14. $925
pairs Wool Blankets 60xs4 white with colored rayon
binding. Slightly soiled Were $2760 pair. SIS
BLANKETS BEDDING, SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Silk Chiffon Hose
Special, ! pairs 3

420 pairs in the new Spring
shades. Sizes 81 to 1912.
HOSIERY, AISLE 10, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-03-03

38 pairs English earthenware in wide colored bands
with gold bands
Evening star., 1938-05-22
LoyoI Order of Moose

Charles M. Kennedy, regional direc-
tor of the Supreme Lodge. will be the
guest of honor and principal speaker
at q meeting of Columbia Lodge
Tuesday, at 8 pm, at l4l4 I street
NV.
Dictator George H. Eddleman ap-
pointed Joseph Foran chairman Of
the moonlight trip on June II. Will
liam Hubbs appointed Inner Guard
Howard Clark as q member Of the
House Committee.
Past Dictator Wade H. Mitchell has
arranged for q class initiation on
May 81.
Dictator Eddleman and his stan Of
officers will attend the class initiation
Of Clarendon Lodge at Lee Tavern.
Arlington, Va, next Wednesday night,
leaving the Moose Home at 1880 pm.
Women Of the Moose.
Columbia Chapter will attend the
massing Of the colors ut Mount st.
Adams today at $50 pm.
THE Relationship Between Parent
and Child" will be the topic for dis
cussion of the child care and training
study group Wednesday at l4l4 I street
NV. at 8 pm.
On Friday the chapter will meet at
Moose Hall, at 6 pm. Omcers will be
nominated. Memorial services will be
held.
The final story hour of the season by
the Child Care and Training Com
mittee Of the chapter will be conduct
ed at the Emergency Home for Chill
dren Of the Central Union Mission At
pm, May 28.
Evening star., 1938-05-22
Wooden Ships
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stunt" he was heard to say. What
does the A. p mean by loading US up
with such tripe."
And that newspaper appeared next
morning without line of the great
prose epic of q century. not line
concerning the worst disaster. by
storm, in the history Of the United
States Navy!
Because of apathy and ignorance,
born of indifference. all units of the
United States Navy were kindling
boxes of wood until William c. Whit
ney became Secretary Of the Navy
during the first administration OF
Glover Cleveland.
IT WAS Whitney, on the platform
and through newspapers. who
caused people to finally realize the
danger lurking in unpreparedness. 1t
was Whitney who aroused the Congress
to action. and who was the prime
instigator in creating what was known
as the White Navy"-the Olympia,
Boston, Concord and Yorktown,
modern ships of that day. with modern
armament. Other ironclads followed
battleships and cruisers-and when
the hour struck. signaling that Cuba
must be free, the United States Navy
was ready.
Following the Spanish American
War ships Of wood still sailed the
seas, complementing those of iron and
steel. AS late as 1893 an old-time
frigate was in service In Honolulu.
moored to pier opposite the modern
Boston. She was the Mohican, and
like the hero in one Of J. Fennimore
Cooper's novels, was the last Of her
tribe in active service.
A word picture of this vessel will
describe the manner Of craft which
formed the first and only line OF de-
fense against q foreign foe until the
year 1890; as for the American Navy
making an aggressive gesture toward
either England Or Germany at any
time within 20 years prior to that
date, 1t would have been madness.
The Mohican boosted as cannon.
That sounds bigl Few battleships Of
today carry that number. But ~ Of
these cannon were smooth-bores
mounted on wood truuionS, which
were wheeled back and forth when In
action, the forward motion being to
thrust the muzzle through q gun port