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COUNCIL APPROVES DORMITORY FUNS Georgetown University Build ing Proposal Commended by Architect Body. Plans for ihe new Georgetown Uni versity dormitory and two private dwell ings have bee.fi ••commended" by the Architects’ Advisory Council, a volun- # tary jury set up by the local chapter' of the American Institute of Architects to study and make suggestions for changes in plans where deemed bene ficial. There is no charge for the advice. , , . , The new university dormitory is being erected on Thirty-.wenth between O and P streets, from iJlans by Emile G. Perrot. The dwellings commended are to be erected at 2855 Woodland drive for Mrs. P. J. Nee, from plans by J. J. Whelan, and at 2830 Forty-fourth street for W. C. & A. N. Miller, from plans by G. E. Mac Neil. The council “approved" designs for the following projects: Two stores and dwelling to be erected at 5100-5102 Con duit road for I. Stamler, from plans by George T. Santmyers: dwelling for 2834 McGill terrace for Mrs. Deming Jarves. from plans by J. W. Kearney: dwelling for 1213 Hemlock street for Herman J. Heller, from plans by Lewis W. Giles; dwelling for 1415 Holly street for W. C. Kremkan, from plans by Charles E. Dillon, and two dwellings for 3703-3705 Windom place for C. W. Morris & Son, from plans by Santmyers. - MME. EUGENIE LOCATED Women's Wear Shop Operator Leases Building Space. Mme. Eugenie, operator of a women's wear shop formerly located at 1315 G street, has leased space on the first floor of 1415 G street, in the Washington Building, for a period of five years, it was announced today by Weaver Bros., management agents for the property. Dr. William P. Brownell has leased a suite of rooms on the eighth floor of the same building, the agents also report. 4633 sth St. N.W. Corner of Crittenden St, FRTGIDATRE. SCREENED and WEATHER STRIPPED THROUGHOUT, BUILT-IN GARAGE are only a few of the many features found in this Dunigan-built CORNER home. The location is ex cellent. close by Sherman and Grant Circles, a block from the bus and convenient to churches, schools and stores. Big rooms, spacious porches; pantry off the well equipped kitchen; generous closets. A fine corner home at a moderate price on attractive terms. Always Open for Inspection D. J. DUNIGAN INC. NAtional 1267 Tower Bldg. ESSSESSESEESZSSEESSSEESEESSSSESSSESESEEEESESESESESSEESSEEESSEESEEEEE2I ‘ > Massachusetts Avenue Heights 'jst&£& flgiaHiHnKiHnH | 2809 34th Place j Just North of Massachusetts Ave. A Center-Hall Colonial Home of Brick Construction | Close to the National Cathedral and I x New British Embassy Open Sunday Sunday . . In a Quirt square—amid refined surroundings—you will find this 77 to charming Colonial home. It is expensively decorated throughout — 77 to radiating a most pleasing combination of cheerfulness and spacious dp comfort. There are eight (8) main rooms on two floors; five (8) Bed X pis * • rooms and two (3) tile baths—huge living room with fireplace and lovely II u * ,iu • sun room (southern exposure) adjoining—spacious dining room. Modern appointments throughout and numerous added features, including elec- II trie refrigerator. Attic —maid's room and bath—2-car brick garage. II i Lot 60x123—shade trees, shrubbery and plantings In profusion. There is a particular reason for immediate sale of this attractive home, and H|| the price is a special inducement. Schwab, Valk & Canby 1 1704 Conn. Ave.. Fotomac 0830 Ml ’ ;V ■ ••• '■•••" / •i ARCHITECTS TO ENJOY REAL “LOW-BR0W” MENU Delegates to Institute Convention Promised Pork and Sauerkraut and “Fixin’s.” Delegates to the annual convention of the American Institute of Architects, to be held in this city May 21, 22, 23, will be elected by the Washington chap ter of the institute at its meeting next Thursday evening at the Cosmos Club, according to an announcement by Gil bert L. Rodier, secretary. The meeting will be a dinner session, as usual, but it is officially and formally announced that there will be an inno vation in the way of food, in that the food this time will not in the least be of the "high-brow” character. In fact, members are advised that the dinner will include such dishes as "pork and sauerkraut, with proper flxin's.” NEW GARDENING BOOK LISTS OFFERED PUBLIC Library Suggestions Offer Help for Enthusiasts in Horticulture and Landscaping Details. “Gardens and Gardening,” a new book list issued by the Public Library, is replete with suggestions for the en thusiastic gardener who now is sur veying his plot of ground. Copies of the list may be obtained without cost at the central building of the Library at Eight and K streets, or at any of the branch libraries. The list includes horticultural ency clopedias. a list of books for informal reading, works on both simple and pre tentious landscape gardening, books for beginners and amateurs, a list on rock and water gardens and other special gardens, works on gardens at home and abroad and a list of magazines on gar dening and allied subjects. Two Join Hooker Firm. J. P. M. Duvall and Warren Hel phenstein have joined the real estate firm of R. M. Hooker, which is special izing in the sale of residential prop erties. Mr. Hooker announced today. Duvall for the past few years has been manager and executive vice president of the University Park Co., Inc. Hel phenstein has been in the real estate business here for about 10 years. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C„ SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1930. NATURAL CHARMS OF CITY EXTOLLED Home-Town Contest Speaker Praises Judgment of Gen. Washington. The natural advantages of the site of the National Capital were cited by Donald L. Luxford, an associate mem ber of the Washington Real Estate Board, in his address in the home town speaking contest held recently by the board. He said, in part: “Until we study the history of Wash ington. I believe most of us fail to ap preciate the wonderful heritage that is ours in residing in the Nation’s Cap ital. Unlike the capitals of the old world, Washington was set aside and deliberately planned for the Capital of the Nation. George Washington him self always referred to it as the Federal city. Taft Praised Selection. “Os its selection, William Howard Taft has said: ’Washington picked a site for the thousands of years we hope will be the measure of our Nation’s destiny. The capital of no other na tion approaches it in the beauty of its situation. Nowhere else does nature so admirably lend itself to the embellish ing touch of art.’ “And Viscount Bryce, formerly am bassador from Great Britain, said that ’as capitals go, few, indeed* are so ad vantageously situated in respect to natural charms as is Washington. You have such a chance offered to you here for building up a superb capital that it would be almost an act of ingratitude to providence and to the men who planted the city here if you did not use the advantages that you here en joy.’ “As most of you know, the city was laid out by Maj. L’Enfant under the supervision of Gen. Washington. Util izing his knowledge as a military en gineer, he laid out a city of such mag nificent proportions that even today it is well adapted to the needs of the Nation s Capital. Washington is today the realization of the vision of George Washington. “Washington is noted for its won | -4705 | Colorado Ave. Facing Rock Creek Park In Upper 16th St. Section A design which was inspired by sojne of ! the Old English Houses, and adapted to the requirements of modern American Life. AN EXTRAORDINARY VALUE $35,000 A masterpiece in a rural setting, facing beautiful woods where no houses will ever be built. Six bed rooms, three baths, center hall, exquisitely decorated thruout. breakfast room, unusuallv handsome fire place. OIL BURNER, ELECTRIC REFRIG ERATION, TWO-CAR BUILT-IN GARAGE: LOT FRONTING 76 FEET, offering splendid possibilities in decora tive exterior treatment. Drive out 16th St. to intersec tion of Colorado Ave., on west side and turn into Colorado Ave. to property in 2nd block, near terminus of street. Open Saturday Afternoon and All Day Sunday. DOsgsaiLPS 1417 K St. National' 9300 derful parks, the chief of them being the famous Rock Creek Park, compris ing 1,500 acres of forest and stream, hill and valley, and the Zoological Park, comprising about 175 acres. The Po tomac Park, reclaimed from the Po tomac flats, consists of over 1,000 acres devoted to recreational facilities, avail able to the rich and poor alike. “The educational facilities of Wash ington are unexcelled In any city in the country. Here we have a fine pub lic school system and nine colleges and universities, from which some of our most famous men have graduated. Scientific Man Attracted. “Washington particularly appeals to the scientific man. Here are to be found original sources of information for research. Ambassador Bryce has said: ‘Washington Is In a peculiar sense consecrated to society and to the higher charms of life; in fact, to all these things which make the delight of human intercourse.’ “We are now on the threshold of the greatest development the capital has ever known. During the last few years much has been done to carry forward to realization the dreams of Washing ton and L’Enfant for the National Capital. Much more will be done in the 10 years to come with the expendi ture of $300,000,000 for buildings, and boulevards and memorials, and for the preservation of the natural beauties, which Washington loved.” Watchman Believed Murdered. SPARTANBURG, S. C., April 5 (fP).— E. A. Waltrip, 65, night watchman at the Clifton Mills at Converse, near here, was found dead from a gunshot wound yesterday. Officers who investigated expressed belief he had been shot from ambush while making his rounds as watchman. I . - . . 111 sas=s=sm f % First Showing of the Second Group of ENGLISH HOMES in the Unique SANSBURY Development in WOODLEY PARK 1 • __ inii; ' CO \ ' a siotmi f _i— ' vft \ A Sg L —V\iW \ Achievement V jt T4«w\y in Community \ toV^^^&siy^x Home Planning 1 THE LOCATION THE HOMES It is generally conceded that location is an all- Designed by a prominent architect, these new important factor in the selection of a home. Study homes . . . offered in a moderate price range . . . the diagram shown above . . . you could not wish have all the architectural refinement and detailed for a more desirable and accessible situation ... sur- appointments of the most pretentious homes. Dif rounded by the magnificent estates of nationally ferent types from which to choose . . . several with known citizens —a safeguard against undesirable center hall. Brick and stone construction, two intrusion . . . yet within a twelve-minute drive of beautiful baths, large rear porches, front porches downtown . . . easily accessible to John Eaton and with rough hewn timber columns, large attics, open Oyster Public Schools and most convenient to Con- fireplace, electric refrigeration and two-car built-in necticut Avenue car service. garages. Open Daily and Sunday for Your Inspection EXHIBIT HOME—29IO CORTLAND PLACE JV X. C ansbury ikC. Owners—Builders 1418 Eye Street - National 5903 T" . **■ BURIED YUCATAN CITIES VISITED BY ARCHITECTS Americans Declare Trips to Europe Unnecessary to View Ruins of Ancient Beauty. Americans who journey to Europe to view ancient cathedrals and castles need do so no more if it is antique archi tectural beauty that they really seek. On this side of the Atlantic is an archi tecture that was great when England OPPORTUNITY!] For Two Real New House Salesmen Salary and Bonus WAVERLY TAYLOR, Inc. 1522 K St. Nat’l 1040 and France were people with semi savages. These are the opinions of a group of American architects who have returned from Uxmal, Chlchen-Itza and other long-burled cities of Yu catan, now being uncovered by arch eologists of the Carnegie Institution. Chichen-Itza, once a city of at least 250,000 Mayans, gives evidence of the highest civilization of its period in its Qiagnificent temples, palaces and other buildings, says Kenneth Clark, one of the party, writing In the American Architect. “This race of cultured Indians wrote the modernists’ story on carved lime stone and left ample proof of tbelr knowledge of geometrical design in or naments that set a mark for the mod ernists to shoot at,” he declares. “These An Individually Built Brick Home in / " * J (i Chevy Chase, D. C. ! 3380 STUYVESANT PLACE / j: ~ Situated amid ample shade and a profusion of rotes and shrubbery, this Is unauestlonably one of the most eharmlns homes in Chevy Chase. D. C. Individually built, embodylns every farlllty for comfort and for the convenience of the housekeeper. Six unusually large rooms, colored tile bath, separate built-in shower, artistic brick open fireplace in living room, oak floors throughout, pantry, sleeping perch, screens, awnings and metal weather strips. Garage. At the price offered it represents an EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Reached via Conn. Ave. to Circle, turn east (right) on Western Ave. to Stuyvesant Place. Open Sunday 10 to 6 Alfred T. Newbold OWNER 5626 Conn. Ave. Clev. 1948 people created an architecture from the pure genius of conception, and that It was & great architecture Is amply proven by what lies before our eyes.” B-3