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Rug Beauty Our Duty Call Mr. Pyle Nat. 3257-3291-2036 Sanitary Carpet & Rag Cleaning Co. 106 Ind. Ave. N.W. HOT-WATER HEAT American Radiator Co. product com pletely installed in six rooms as low as *285 No Interference With Present Heating Plant While Installation I» Being Made. NO MONEY DOWN 3 YEARS TO PAY Payments Start May 1st. Free Estimates at Your Convenience. Phone Us. Economy Heating Co. 906 10th St. N.W. Met. 2132 America'» Fine tt Value KIMBALL PIAN< KIMBALLS FACTORY PROGRESSING FAMOUSLY Factory Profit Sharing Industrial Drive Records Largest National Piano Distribution in Years. Great Kimball Plant Approaching Full Production Hundreds of Skilled Craftsmen Daily Retv* '.ing to Work NATION WIDE RESPONSE Factory discounts, while tempo rary, exceed by wide margins anj- savings ever before offered on truly celebrated pianos. Most Attractive Exhibit of Fine Pianos to Choose From in Washington EXAMPLE SAVINGS BELOW 1**11 M sm RARE BARGAIN in a first-class upright, full gs-not· scale, hand somely encased with bench to match. Thia «mall-size upright possesses volume and tonal qual ity of the average email grand and Is a marvelous value. Now reduced $80 during this manufacturer's sale. EXQUISITE UPRIGHT, the finest instrument and case ever pro duced. Compare this piano with any apartment size upright you ever saw or heard now selling in Washington at any price. Now reduced $U0 during this manufacturer's sal·. TEACHER'S UPRIGHT—Exactly S Inches higher than the small apartment size models. Magnif icent tone and even scale. Λ value of this description has never before been offered at such a genuine saving. Now reduced $125 during this manufacturer's sal·. EXTREMELY ARTISTIC GRAND in an apartment size period model. An Instrument ot qual ity which will in iuture years reflect th· good Judgment of whoever is the fortunate pur chaser ot thii once-ln-a-llfetlme real bargain. Now reduced $ 270 during this manufacturer'· eale. GRAND PIANO in' plain Colonial case, full-size keyboard and 6 ft. In length, embodying every mu sical quality desired in a truly beautiful instrument. Only one in Washington available. Now rgluced $275 during this manufacturer"» sale. SPANISH RENAISSANCE GRAND —Very costly, strictly custom built instrument in this authen tic design, including bench to exactly match. Formerly sold at $1,075. Both instrument and bench In perfect condition, and we assure you nothing can prob ably ever be found elsewhere that will compare with the true beauty of tone this Instrument actually possesses. Now reduced $335 during this manufacturer'· «al· EASY PAYMENTS ENTIRELY FREE From Finance Companies' Excessive Charges Manufacturer's Branch Store 7?! ELEVENTH^ street^MP I ΡΗ0ΝΓ national 365» KIM BALLS M North Fatah CHAPTER ELECTS DM AMIES Arrangements for Congress Made by Susan Riviere Hetzel Group. Susan Riviere Hetzel Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu tion, at a meeting at the hocne of Mrs. Richard L. Hoxie and her sifter, Mrs. Robert Clay Sherrlll, 3401 Ma comb street, elected alternates to the Forty-fourth Continental Congress as follows: Mrs. Otis Black, alternated to the regent, Miss Luella Chase; Miss Minerva Culton, Mrs. Bessie W. Gahn, Mrs. Harry S. Klmberly. Mise Mildred Chancellor, Mrs. Wilbur Hinman, Mrs. Harold E. Doyle, Mrs. Richard Paill ette, Mrs. William Broolcs and Miss Mabel Hiatt, delegates' alternate. Miss Hiatt was hostess. Reports Are Read. Reports were given by Mrs. Ryland C. Bryant, genealogical records; Mrs. George Combs, historian; Mrs. Hoxie, literature for the blind; Mrs. Klm berly, Constitution Hall finance; Mrs. William T. Clark, Chapter House en tertainment; Mrs. Geoffrey Creyke, approved schools; Mrs. Hoxie, stu dent loan; Mrs. McPherson, national defense; Mrs. Larz Anderson, library, and Mrs. Harry S. Vann. revolution ary relics. Mrs. Wade H. Ellis, who recently moved her membership from Ohio, and Mrs. Sam Massengale, wife of Representative M&ssengale of Okla homa, were guests. An Informal talk on the Y. W. C. A. Kamp Kahlert was given by Mrs. Doyle. Mrs. John Lester Barr spoke on approved schools and took leading part In a much appreciated play, "End of the Rainbow," written by i Harriet Chase. Others in the cast ! were Mrs. Fred H. Hopkins and Mrs. H. H. Thompson. ι Tea was served, when Mrs. Ander ! son and Mrs. McPherson poured. President Monroe Chapter met at the home of Miss Laura Ruff and Miss ; Mabel Ezell, 1730 M street. The re j gent, Mrs. John Knox Arnold, pre sided. It was decided to contribute a good citizenship medal to one of the junior high schools and also to aid in the purchase of a wall case for the j D. A. R. Museum in honor of Mis. ι John M. Beavers. The chapter ob | served National Defense week and had ; as speakers Mrs. R. W. Means and ! Ashmun Brown. Refreshments were ; served by the hostesses. I ■ Louisa Adams Chapter met at the home of Miss Catherine Watkins and Mrs. Julia Prentiss, in the Kenesaw Apartments. The chapter voted fa vorably upon the application for membership of Mrs. Frye. In addi I tion to the iegent and vice regent, the following alternates were chosen to ι the congress: Mrs. Harry Morris, ! Mrs. Lena Ellis, Mrs. Cora Drake, Mrs. Julia Prentiss, Miss Catherine Watkins. Miss Mary Black, Mrs. Ha zel Hickey and Miss May Husted. Appropriations were made for the camp fund for the Sons and Daugh ; ters of the U. S. Α., for Americanism and for chapter house. Mrs. F. W. Holt, chairman of the Braille Committee, spoke on the Braille work. The chapter voted to pay for a set of books of history printed in Braille. Mrs. John Beavers spoke on the D. A. R. halls. Refreshments were served by the hostesses and assistants. Emily Nelson Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Albin L. Gemeny. Mrs. Irene M. Dilsaver and Miss Olive Brearley assisted the hostess. Mrs. Lois E. Hicks, regent, presided. The chapter contributed $10 to the Literature Committee for the Blind for a volume in Braille in memory of Mrs. Mary E. St. Clair. The following were elected alter nates to Continental Congress: Mrs. Alice L. Curtin, Mrs. Alice Mason, Mrs. John J. Ragan, Miss May H. Dickin son, Miss Esther Lyerly, Miss Olive Brearley, Mrs. Helen M. Collins, Miss Ella Whilldin, Mrs. Una Dorsey and Mrs. Harry G. Duvall. Miss Jane Duvall, a new member, was welcomed. Mrs. S. H. McCrory, State historian, ι talked on the work of her committee. Refreshments were served. I Ε Pluribus Inum Chapter met at ! the home of Mrs. William L. Pfeifler, J the Portner Apartments, with Mrs. L. ! R. Mabrey, Miss Mary L. Pfeiffer, Mrs. ! Marguerite W. Godey and Mrs. Ε. E. Curry assisting hostesses. Mrs. Wil liam B. Sinnott, regent, presided. Mrs. Evelyn K. Athey, Mrs. W. Kent Naylor, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Charles A. Tawney of Pittsburgh, Pa., are new members. The name of Miss Edna Broedhead Houser of Philadel phia, Pa., was presented for member ehir> Ι Mrs. Elmer E. Curry, State chairman ! of genealogical records, reported the ! completion of one volume of church ; records, in addition to other data se | cured. The resignation of Mrs. Carl H. Smith as recording secretary was accepted and Mrs. Harold F. Machlan was appointed to fill the unexpired term. I The chapter indorsed Mrs. Harry Colfax Grove for the office of registrar general, on Dr. Flora M. Gillentine's ticket. A gift was presented by the chapter to Mrs. Lyle R. Mabrey, a re cent bride. The special guests were Mrs. H. L. Bouscaren, Washington, D. C„ and Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins of Chicago, 111. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. The National Board of Management, C. A. R., met at Memorial Continental Hall. Mrs. C. A. Swann Sinclair, the national president, presided. Mrs. William Henry Harper an nounced the annual party for the children of the District would be given at the Washington Club on Washing ton's birthday. New State directors appointed were Mrs. James Edge of New Jersey and Mrs. Herbert A. Black for Colorado. Mrs. Black will bring a number of Colorado children to the convention to present a historical pageant. * I* Committees were confirmed to take charge of the annual convention the ! week of April 19. Chairman of the ' Program Committee, Mrs. C. A. Swann ; Sinclair; Seating, Mrs. Lawrence Quo ! rollo; Credentials, Mrs. Charles S. ! Groves; Evening Party, Mrs. William H. Wagner; Publicity, Mrs. Amos A. Fries. Other committees were headed by Mrs. John M. Kerr, Pilgrimage to Mount Vemon; Mrs. Joeiah Van Ors del, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution; Hospitality, Mrs. Wil liam H. Harper. Mrs. Fries will take charge of the junior officers' luncheon in the Little Scout House. Major l'Enfant Chapter will conduct a benefit card party tomorrow evening at the Kennedy Warren to raise funds for the purchase of a talking book for the blind veterans at Mount Alto Hospital. Reservations for tables (or cards should be made with Mrs. Ster ling Bockoven, regent. The March meeting will be held at 1527 New Hampshire avenue. Two new members, Mrs. Floyd W. Reynolds and Mrs. H. R. Smalley, will be wel comed. Plans will be made far the celebration of the twenty-flfth anni versary of the chapter April ·. Mary Washington Chapter cele brated Its 43d birthday anniversary Tuesday evening at the Washington Club. Mrs. C. A. S. Sinclair, national president of the C. A. R., gave an illustrated lecture'on "The Historical Homes of Virginia." Miss Janet Rich· I ards gave a short talk on the history of the chapter. ' American Eagle Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Charles F. Taylor, 3101 New Hampshire avenue. The regent, Mrs. Edwin J. Ryan, announced Mrs. M. G. Cooke, chairman of genealogical research, had presented to the State chairman the records of old St. James' Episcopal Church. Mrs. E. Clayton Pish reported that she had com pleted the record file for the State registrar. The chapter arranged to «ke a table at the dinner to be given ay the State Conference at the May Sower Hotel March 5. A buffet supper was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Marlon Brumbach and Mrs, Lydla Noland. Potomac Chapter met at the home if Mrs. J. H. Parker, 1381 Taylor treet, with Mr». Richard Curtis, Mr». >. L. Brlrgs and Mr*. F. 7. Donn as lstlng. The regent, Mrs. Roy C. Jowker, presided. The chapter voted to sponsor the terformance to be given In New York Vprll 8 for the benefit of the Approved Schools Committee. It was also voted ο send a girl of the Girl Home makers' Committee to camp for χ week. Mn. Jesse Hill and Mrs. Charles E. Phraenor were elected to fill vacancies In the ltit of alternates to the Conti nental Congre». A paper on Analoetan Island, now Theodore Roosevelt Island, was read by Mrs. Alfred B. Garges of Frances Scott Chapter. Other guests Included Mrs. Robert De Shazo and Mrs. Fowler Barker. Patriate* Memorial Chapter me* at the home of Mrs. William H. Linking, 1734 La mont street. TTie meeting was called to order by the regent, Mrs. Florence M. Laflin. The chapter voted $1 per capita to the State budget. The guest speaker was Mrs. R. T. Mclntlre, who told of her work among the blind. Karpen's Newest Living Room Suites Have Arrived for THE FEBRUARY SALE OF LIFETIME FURNITURE Smart Designs . . . New Upholsteries Unusually Low Sale Prices You will love the luxurious new Karpen suites. Styles that the woman of good taste will recognize instantly as charmingly appropriate for present-day homes! Upholsteries that seem to reflect light and spaciousness and which are so delightfully appropriate for the ave rage size living room. Comfort, of course, and famous inbuilt Karpen quality which makes this furniture so dependable and so desirable. Come in tomorrow and see these new designs and take advantage of the low sale prices while you are here. Large assortments. Plain Color Mohair Frise Suite SI49 Karpen's Guaranteed Construction You will find it a delightfully simple task to make a s election from the large and varied assortment of beau tiful new Karpen Suites in our present collection. The two-piece Karpen Suite, illustrated above, is here in your choice of green, rust or blue plain color mohair frise and is an outstanding value in the sale. Luxuriously comfortable, too—both the sofa and matching armchair. See this and the many other suites sale-priced now. Same Karpen Suite in Velvet ♦ ♦ ♦ $135 New Tapestry Designs The new tapestries on this suite have the effect of plain colors. Tiny, almost indiscernible designs— monotones and the like—the very latest decorative effects. Sofa and matching armchair in your choice of green or rust. Fifth floor. Mayer fit Co. Two Pieces Style and Comfort Grace of lines and quiet elegance are built into this Karpen design! Two pieces of fine Karpen inner construction and in some of the most artistic small figured tapestries you ever laid eyes on. It is here also in a gold mohair frise, at $179. SI89 Two Pieces Appealing Karpen Design A new and most desirable Karpen design! A suite for the traditional living room or equally appropriate both in design and fabric for the room that leans toward the modern. The brownish rust velvet in which it is covered is beautiful. At Mayer & Co. Two Pieces A Little Formality This decorative Karpen Suite possesses much grace and elegance and will cast a delightful note of formality in the room that adopts it. Two finely made Karpen pieces in an appropriately figured tapestry—rust predominating. See it tomorrow. Decorative London Type Tapestries in the modern decorative effect· are shown on this suite with chummy flat arms and appealing present day style. Sofa and armchair at $149. Also shown in plain color mohair frises at $158 for the same two pieces. At Mayer & Co. Other Karpen Suites as low as $79.75 Twin Studio Couch $ 44 .50 A Remarkable Value in a KARPEN STUDIO COUCH With 2 Inner-Spring Mattress Units and 3 S pring· F i 11 e d Pillows... Living Room Covers A special advantageous Karpen purchase enables us to offer this fine Twin Studio Couch at »o low a price. This is not just another Couch, but a fine Karpen Studio with two comfortable Karpen inner spring mattress units and three box-edged, spring-filled pillows. Crowned center construction to prevent sagging and welted front and sides. Beautiful living room upholsteries. See it tomorrow. Share in the Savings Tomorrow! PARKING . . . DRIVE TO OUR REAR ENTRANCE... CAR WILL BE PARKED MAYER & CO. t Seventh Street Between D and Ε τ