Evening star. [volume], November 08, 1934, Page B-15, Image 33

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DAILY SHORT STORY
TEA FOR THREE
Bashke Wanted the Indifferent Berrel to Propose to Her, and
Marasha Volunteered to Make thfe Match.
BY ΝΛΜΚΟΝ DYOLL.
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BASHKE'S eye·
followed Berrel,
the blond, as
he strode down the
avenue of trees aft
er the Sabbath
dinner. With his
friends he had
Joined th; Satur
day promenade to
the synagogue for
the afternoon serv
ices. Deaf to her
mother's chatter.
Bashke listened to
the sturdy voice of
the light-haired
• blacksmith's help
er. How strong and
healthy he is, she
thought.
Bashke was 19
Her father had
carefully t^ved 400
rubles for her <?ow
' ry. Her mother
had helped her *ew
pillows a nd bed
d ί η g. Bashke
should be looking
for a husband.
Her mother poked her.
"Bashke, look at Berrel. He is a
fine fellow. Soon he will own Lazer's
shop. He is a good worker and will
make money."
Bashke was silent. Her mother had
spoken her thoughts. Berrel would
make a fine husband, Bashke was
sure. In fact, she had been loving
him from afar for months.
"Mother, he never looks at me,"
Bashke complained. "Always he runs
»way with the fellows. He doesn't
care for girls."
"Don't worry, dear." encouraged her
mother. "I will go to Marasha to
morrow and ask her to bring you two
together. It will cost 10 rubles, but
she is a good matchmaker."
So Bashke and her mother visited
Marasha tHM Sunday. Marasha lived
in a rotting log cabin at the end of
KarkhofT Ulitza. As the two women
pushed past the rickety door they were
swept over by a wave of heat from
the oven.
Marasha was baking bread for the
■week. She pulled out a large 12
pound loaf and set it on the uneven
table. Sweat dripped from her fore
head into the folds of her spotted
■hawl.
"Come in, Channeh and Bashke,"
ihe beckoned.
They lifted their skirts and stepped
Into the room. The earthen floor had
not been sanded since the holidays
last Fall. In a corner some chickens
pecked for worms.
Marasha sat down on the only stool,
letting the two stand against the
table.
"You come about Bashke?" Ma
rasha inquired.
"Yes, we have decided on Berrel,"
Channeh told her. "Bashke likes him,
too."
"Does he come to you?"
"No, he never even talks to Bashke."
Marasha fell silent, as if in thought.
Then she rose and went to a small
basket hidden in the darkness near
the oven. From it she drew a tiny
herb.
"Serve this in Berrel's tea when you.
Invite him some evening," she ordered.
"You will have him, never worry."
She smiled with yellow teeth, at Chan
neh.
Berrel, the blond, cftne. Schnapps
end strudel woukr have lured him
even to the next/town. But. to the
disappointment hi the family, he
brought with him Mendel, the cob
bler's apprentice, who also liked his
liquor and sweet cakes.
Channeh brought out the refresh
ment reluctantly. It
would be wasted
on the hp.rd-drink
ing Mendel, whose
presence would dis
courage the warm
ing of Berrel's love.
After the old
people left Bashke
lit the samovar
with the prepared
water. The men did
not wait for the
tea. The wine in
the flagon dwin
dled to repeated
"l'chaims," long
lives. The schnapps
was not nagiected.
Bashke's checks
were red and her
eyes sparkled. Ber
rel and Mendel
were singing bois
terous army songs,
pounding on the
table in time. The
samovar lattled in
sympathy.
She poured the
tea into tall glasses. Eacn tooK a cuDe
of hard sugar. Holding the sugar
on their tongues, they drank from
their saucers.
Bashke searched Berrei's face for
signs of new-found affection. 8he
was disheartened. Berrel continued
to banter Mendel
"Well, Mendel, when ν ill ycu get
strong arms ana rhe^t?" h? teased.
"I'm as strong as you," \j>ndel re
torted, irritated.
"You won't get the&i knocking pegs
into shoes."
Berrel swallowed another glass of
schnapps with a loud "Ah-h "
Bashke was becoming discouraged.
The wine, cake and strudel had gone
to nothing. She hoped Mendel would
. leave, but it appeared he would stay
until the decanter was empty.
Berrel rose shakily from the table,
holding out his hands to Bashke.
"Come, let us dance a vlngerke."
Bashke. glowing at the invitation,
rushed into his arms. Singing the
tune. Berrel swept her about the room.
They separated, met. Around and
eround they twirled.
Mendel watched them abeently, stu
pid with drink. Suddenly he jerked
from his chair and lurched toward
the couple. He grasped Berrei's shoul
der.
"I want to dance with her," Ven
del said bellicosely.
Berrel shook him off and whirled
away with Bashke.
Mendel stumbled after them.
"I want her," he shouted.
"You're not going to have her," Ber
rel returned.
"I am," Mendel vowed. "I will
marry her."
Berrel wrenched Bashke from Men
del's grasp.
"Let her go, you horse's tail," he
cursed. "She's going ot marry me."
He knocked the cobbler against the
wall and continued his erratic dance.
He stopped unsteadily as the door
suddenly opened on Bashkes aston
ished parents.
"He's going to marry me," Bashke
cried happily as she clung to steady
him.
"Oh, Berrel!" Channeh gasped. "Is
it true?"
Berrel nodded ctupidly.
(Copyright. 1934 >
Tomorrow: "Our Wife,"' by Zentha
Mver» GarfT, relates Sid Benton's sur
prise when he returned to the town
from which he had fled, deserting his
wife.
BERREL AND MENDEL WERE SINO
INO BOISTEROUS ARMY SONG8.
China Remit» Rent,
NANKING UP).—Tenants of land
recently seized from Communiât* in
Central China are not required to pay
rent for the first year under a ruling
Issued by the nationalist government.
Observatory Goes Modern.
CHELTENHAM, Md. (/P).—Because
of lack of fundi, oil lamps used for
30 vears In the government magnetic
conservatory here are only now being
replaced by electricity.
Woodward & Lothrop
»"■ II™ F λΜ) 0 Stuœt» ΡιβΝ· Mmmct 5300
For Lithe, Young Figures
Vanity Fair Offers
Playabout
Just the youthful sort
of garment its name
implies — Playabout
gives slender figures
just the necessary re
straint to mould them
to long, smooth lines.
Of lightweight, pliable
Lastex, with glove silk
pantie crotch, it washes
beautifully. In blush
or white. Sizes 4 to 7.
Playabout in style sketched, fo* $9.50
those who roll their stockings L·
Playabout with garters attached—a new
idea in a pantie Ο
Knit Undeiwiak, Third Floο».
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8 TO 10 BILLIONS
IN CREDIT LIES IDLE
Banks Report Vast Sum
Awaiting Quickening
of Business.
By the A«eoci»tid Preu.
NEW YORK, November 8 —A sur
vey by the Association of Reserve City
Bankers among its members shows
that between $8,000,000,000 and
$10,000,000,000 < f unused credit Is
lying in the co ntr banks waiting
to be used by buo..
In a letter to Ray id Moley, editor
of the magazine I ay, Lyman E.
Wakefield, president < the association,
said the survey was nade to reduce
to a "factual baslr discussions of
whether the Nation's anks were ade
quately serving the rrent needs of
industry for com -ial loans, a
question which h? jeen raised by
Moley.
The letter, made public today, said
the survey showed that members of
the association, which hold about
$13,100,000,000 of deposit"!, had
granted or made available credit lines
totaling $8.165,000,000, or which only
$1,060,000,000 was being used. On
the basis of the unuaed credit Unes of
roughly $4,200,000,000 shown by these
banks the estimate of unused credit
commitments for the entire country
was made.
"The charge has been made," said
Wakefield, "that the banks are not
making loans, because the aggregate
volume of loans has not Increased ma
terially on recent dates. The princi
pal reason is that old loans are being
voluntarily paid ofT about as fast as
new louis are made · * *.
"There can be no question but that
the banks are making greater efforts
today than ever before to utilize their
surplus funds. * * * Further, they
have a very substantial volume of
credit available when borrowers are
able to find profitable employment for
funds and are willing to make for
ward commitments. We hope and
believe this period of Increased ac
tivity will not be long delayed."
Blind 13 Years, She Sees.
Mrs. M. Hamer of St. Helens, Eng
land, who lost her sight nearly 13
years ago through shock on hearing of
her son's death, has had her sight re
stored.
WOODRIDGE CLUB
ELECTS BISHOP HEAD
Garden Organisation Win* Eve
ning; Star Cup for Potomac
Rose Show.
John L. Bishop vu elected presi
dent of the Woodrldge Garden Club
Monday night at the annual meeting.
Other officers elected for the ensuing
year were: Vice president, H. J.
Clay; corresponding secretary, F. H.
Goetzger; recording secretary, Mrs.
M. C. Kissinger; treasurer, William
White, and librarian, Lyle Werth.
The Evening Star Cup, donated to
the Garden Club winning the most
points at the Potomac Rose Show,
and won by the Woodridge Club for
the second year in succession, was on
display. The evening way devoted
to a discussion of chrysanthemums
and an informal show wai held, with
several of the members making at
tractive displays.
An address on the chrysanthemum
and its culture waa given by Dr. Free
man Welu of the Department of
Agriculture. Mrs. C. R. Speaker re
lated the origin of the chrysanthe
mum as told In Japanese legend and
read an Autumn poem.
A vote of thanks and appreciation
was extended to Mrs. A. L. Foster,
retiring president, and the officers
who served with her during the last
year. Mr. Bishop, the new president,
has been active in the club for sev
eral years, serving during the last
year u chairman of the Award* Com
mittee.
TURKEY TO BE SERVED
A turkey supper will be given this
afternoon from δ to 7 o'clock by the
Glrft' Friendly Society of the Church
of the Epiphany In the church parish
house. Miss Irene Harding is In
charge of the supper.
Those in charge of tables offering
miscellaneous articles for sale are Miss
Ruth Barnes. Miss Llssetta Gasch and
Miss Louise Roy all.
It's a Wonderful Way
to Soothe Ugly Eczema
Soothing, rooting, healing Zemo re
lieves Itch in* distress and helps yon
escape from the tortures of Eczema.
For 25 year· this wonderfal remedy
has produced such amasing résulta
because of Its rare ingredients. Get
Zemo today—(or Rashes, Pi m ρ lea.
Ringworm and Eciema. Worth the
price because yon get relief. Tested
and approved by Good Hotwekeeping
Bureau, No. 4874. All druggista, 35c,
«Oc, $1.
kdsthi Home of Ρ<Μφ|
• 1 CRACK- SHOT is Λ _V
g] sua ranteed to rid the
home of roaches. Get JLr
a ean now. Worry no m^·
more with those dis- Ê M W
ease-carrylng pests. wV
CRACKSHOT DEATH
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jOTHiJTHp^ o Streets PHOf»e DIstrict 5300
BEC A USE
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—the factory decided to stop mak
ing cotton spreads, we were able
to secure a limited number of—
Dolly /Madison" Spreads
Of the quality made to
sell for $5 . . . and have
placed them on sale at
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The name "Dolly Madison" means QUALITY . . . and is known
to most people because of their fine quality rayon-and-cotton
spreads.
They attempted to enter the cotton bedspread field ... but they
made them too good—better than the grades required by most
of the people who buy cotton spreads.
They have closed out their stock to us. to
sell at the price of much poorer qualities.
One Design Full Sizes
-—a copy of a hand-appliqued pattern. 72x108 inches and 90x108 inches.
In Rose, Gold, Green and Rust
Every spread bears the "Dolly Madison" label.
Beospiiads, Sicons Flooi
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Woodward &Lothrop
Down Stairs Store
Friday—Remnant Day
Savings for Everyone
Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not
sent C. 0. D. or on approval; phone and mail orders not accepted.
Another Shipment of Special
Silk Hose, 58c pair
Irregulars of ringlets hose
2,532 Pairs including chiffon with run-stop welt and plaited foot and service
weight with lisle top and plaited sole. In Fall shades. Sizes 8V2 to IOV2.
360 Pairs of Boy·' Golf Hose In assorted patterns. Sizes 8 to 11. Special, 20c, 3 pairs 50c
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
For Misses, Women and Little Women
Fall Dresses, s5
Were $7.95 to $13.95
30 in wool, matelasse and plain crepe. Sizes 14-20, 38-44, 16^a-24V$.
35 in a group of Miscellaneous Dress** in
prints and plain crepes for women, misses
and little women. Sizes 14 to 20; 38 to 44;
18»'a to 24Vi. Were $4.50. Now $2.95
S Draaaes for women and little women in
broken sties. Were 110.99 to $13.95. Now. $8
15 in a group of plaid and checked wools for
misses. Sizes 14 to 20. Were $5 95.
Now $3.95
5 Evening Dresses for misses. In satin and
crepe. Sizes 14 to 18. Were $13 95.
Now $9.50
DOWN STAIRS STORE DRESSES
Manufacturer's Sample Men's Hose
Special 15C
1,200 Pairs, well made, full sized. Sizes 10 to 12.
8 Pairs of Men's Wool Trooaert. well tailored
and full sized. In browns and grays.
Sizes 32, 34, 36 and 38. Were $3 95.
Now $1.95
324 Men's Full Length Neckties including
mogadores, satins, warp prints and jac
quards. Special 25c
DOWN STAIRS 8TORE.
ST Men'* Winter Union Suite of heavy cotton,
knit, in ecru color. Pull sl$ed and sturdily
made. Sizes 36 to 46. Special $1
13 Men's All-Wool Zephyr Yam Sweaters
with crew neck, pull-on styles. Were $3 95.
Now $1.95
Dress Coats, S14-75
Were $29.75
β Pur-trimmed Dree* Coati in black. Furs include fox pa we,
dog, skunk and gray fox.. Broken sizes from 14 to 44.
β Tweed Sport· Coat* in asserted colors. Misses' sizes 14 to
20. Were $10.98. Now $6.50
down stairs store
Slip-on Sweaters, 51
Were $3
30 in red. blue, green, rust and brown. Sizes 34 to 40.
Z5 Sports Skirt* in tweedy mixture* and plain colors. Sizes
26 to 32. Were $2 and $3. Now $1.50
15 Knit Suits in 2 and 3 pieces. Assorted colors and sizes.
Were $5.95. Now $3.95
15 Canton Crepe Print Sporta Drea$es in assorted colors.
Slzea 14 to 20. Were $3.95. Now $2.75
DOWN STAIRS STORK. SPORTSWEAR
Boys' Knickers, $1-25
Were $1.95
<2 reduced from regular stock. In broken sizes.
27 Wool Knickers. Broken sizes. Were $2.95. Now. .$2.It
IS Bey»' "Ed Wynn" Sweat Shirts. Were $1. Now 65c
12 Boyt' Wool Sweaters. Sizes 28 to 32. Were $2.95.
Now $1.45
15# Boys' Tie· in neat patterns. Well made. Were 35c and
50c. Now 20c
2 Tweedurov Jackets, wool lined. Slightly soiled, in gray.
Were $4.95. Now $3.50
1 Junior Boy's Nary Coat with matching cap. Si« 10. Wm
$6 95. Now
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Women's Fall Shoes, $1.95
Were $3.95 and $5
200 Pair* of Oxford*, strap· and pumps in patent leather,
black and brown kid and calf In several styles. High and
low heels. Sizes In the group 3 >4 to 9.
8· Pair· of Women's Shoe· in opera pumpe and other styles.
Sizes 3V4 to 8 in the group. Were $3.95 and $5. Now, $2.95
S· Pair· of Women'a Slippers. Broken styles and sizes.
Were $1. Now 45«
DOWN 8TAIR8 STORK
Junior Misses' School
Shoes, Sl-45
Were $2.95 and $3.95
100 Pair* of School Shoes in oxford and strap styles. Sizes
JH to §.
$0 Pair· of Children's Shoe· In broken styles and sices. Were
$1.95 and $2.95. Now $1
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Coat Sets, 51-95
Were $5.95
11 Navy Chinchilla Coat Sets In broken sizes.
31 Baby Dresse·. Slightly soiled and mussed. Were 58c.
Now 28c
35 Baby Dresses, handmade, slightly soiled and mussed.
Were $1. Now 58c
S Flannel Jackets. Sizes 4 and β. Were $2.95. Now...$1.95
DOWN STAIRS STORK.
I
Silk Underwear, M·10
Were $1.50 and $1.65
46 Pieces of Silk Underwear, in
cluding chemise, dancettes and
panties. Soiled from display.
35 Piece» of Rayon and Glow
Silk Underwear and some in
silk crepe. Were $1 to $1 25.
Now *5e
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Foundation Garments
$1-45
Were $2 to $3
16 Gârter Brassiere» in a va
riety of well-boned styles. Ma
jority have lace topa. Sizef 36
to 44 In the lot.
DOWN 8TAIRe 8TORT
Silk Slips, M 35
Were $1.95
31 French Silk Crepe Slips In
white and t par ose with lace
trimmings. Sizes 34 to 42.
DOWN STAIRS 8TORE
Hats, 50c
Were $1.95 and $2.95
75 Velvet Berets and Pelt Hats
with brims. Some turbans. In
black, brown and navy. Assort
ed head sizes.
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Women's Gloves
*1
Were $1.95
154 pairs In slip-on styles.
Capeskins in white and beige.
Kid gloves in beige. Broken
sizes.
DOWN STAIRS STOR*
Woollen and Wash
Dresses, *1·45
Were $3.95 and $5.95
29 Sports Dresses In broken
sizes for misses and women.
20 Wash Drne*. Slightly soiled.
Broken sizes. Were $195.
Now 95c
DOWN STAIRS STORK.
WASH DRE88ES
Girls' Wash Frocks
45c
Were 78c
40 for girls, aizea 7 to 10 years.
25 Navy Blue Regulation Skirts.
Sizes 8 to 14. Were *1.65.
Now 95c
1» White Flannel Jackets In
broken else·. Were $2.95.
Now «1.45
DOWN STAIRS 8TORK