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SIR! SET LOSES George VI, lit Three Months, Confirms Policy Expected Toward Edward’s Friends. Rv the Associated Press. CONDON, March 15.—Three months of a new reign have made it clear 10 Great Britain that what its critics termed the smart international set— i tie fashionable group denounced by i he Archbishop of Canterbury—is no longer welcomed by the British court. George VI has turned the clock back, at least socially, to the days of bis father. The smart set that surrounded Ed ward VIII during his brief reign, called by the archbishop "alien to the best instincts and traditions’’ of Brit Kin. is becoming reconciled to the fact it no longer has entree to the British court. Old Friends Welcomed. instead of ihe internationalists the same small circle that moved around ihe King and Queen when, as Duke and Duchess of York, they lived at H5 Piccadilly are now intimates of i lie empire's rulers. Most of the fa vored friends are members of English »nd Scottish noble families. The new King has received and talked with countless subjects since his accession, but the business of kingship makes difficult the forma tion of personal friendships. In his vouth George VI was handicapped, by •wittering and shyness, from making Uve many friends of his elder brother gathered about him. Probably his closest friend now is Wing-Commander Sir louis Greig, j gentleman usher at the court, el j whose home his majesty staved as ) R-n undergraduate at Cambridge Uni- | Wwsit.v. Sir loins, a former navv surgeon. Is credited with diagnosing the gas raw trouble the King suffered in earlv JWR P5 W 1 Tentifcs I'oiM'i** Prepared. wn*h Sir louis, the King once, en- , Hwed the aH-England tennis chain- i pionships at Wimbledon in pursuit of | his favorite sport. Now the Bucking- i ham Palace hard courts are being pre- j pared for use of his ma,testy and hi* tr-MNOr. A fiO r)r» Li'iFsOO * oo 1*150 Cli.* iLPQfl'Ti I 'in*. fUo/ krince m.r v-iu.i]. 'P.fr*. Aorni' -i Basil BV0c*e, of*e Ot 10°. | •'out siooiiLS-iii-waiLiug and aciieauiea . o be appointed treasurer to the Queen. Sir Basil instructed both Edward VIII and George VI in the * ns of seamanship when they were > adets at ihe Royal Naval College at Osborne on the Isle of Wight, Several of the Kings close friends ►re men of his father's generation, »nd court circles say that Baron Clive Wigram, who advised George V throughout his reign, is the most pow erful figure at court today. Baron Wigraen was recalled from retirement w> act as permanent lord-in-waiting • nd principal adviser to the King. The portly, jovial Earl of Derby, vbo has enjoyed the friendship of both Georges, will be host to their majesties when they visit the Grand National at Aintree next Friday. Morgan One American Friend. Few Americans are numbered in rourt circles, but it is expected J. Pierpont Morgan, wno frequently en tertained the former Duke and Duch ess of York in Scotland, will be sure of a welcome when he next visits I ondon. One of Edward s innovations, how ever. has been maintained by his brother, who also likes to slip away from the formalities of Buckingham Palace for quiet week ends. Their ' majesties often go to the royal lodge j jn Windsor Park to entertain their | closest friends, as Edward entertained Informally at Fort Belvedere, KING FAVORS STUDY j OF SUBWAY FOR D.CJ Senate District Committee Head to Aid Commissioners in Get ting' Appropriation. Chairman King of the Senate Dis trict Committee said yesterday he ! would favor having a comprehensive I engineering survey made of possible subway development for Washington at some future time. He added, how ever, that the expense involved in si mwav construction would he the main factor in determining when it would be practicable to carry out any plans developed. He said that if the Commissioners j decide to go into the question he would co-operate with them in rec- j ommending an approapriation item sufficient, to meet the cost of a study, j An authorization for such a survey | was suggested last week by a com- j mtti.ee of the Board of Trade. Two other members of the Senate committee — Senators Reynolds of North Carolina and Capper of Kansas - have said 1hey would approve a study of ipe subject °ELiGiOUS COURSES SE1 Ciws»es fu&Aued at Pails Church March 15 to 18. t Stan Correspondent of The Star. PADDS CHURCH, Va„ March 15.— Two religious education courses will be taught at the Palls Church M. E. Church South, beginning today and extending through Thursday, It was r. nnounced by Rev. P. C. Helmintoller, jr„ pastor of the Central M. E. Church South, Ballston, dean of the confer ence. Classes will begin daily at. 8 pm., the first, "A Methodist and His Church,” being taught by Dr. H. H. Sherman, executive secretary of the Board of Christian Education of Pront Royal, and the second, "Educa tional Work of the Church,” by Rev. Garner M. Butt, pastor at Herndon. * 7, wr SHF was “notorious” (or her *ick head ache? Finally a friend *»»d, “Why don't you gi ve N Rs a trial?’* f OH THE x ( ALL-VEGETABLE I (CORRECTIVE rut 1 V A STOP TO, ALL J vvitn Natures Remedy (NR ’ i ablets) she noted a thorough cleansing of poisonous wastes - a complete natural action that she hadn’t experienced for ages >rt so gentle and refreshing. Try NRs yourself. They are so ■ hne for constipation, so useful in warding off colds, so-called ! ■•Ii'7ua oldens ana oiner conditions caused by faulty elimination. Only 25c for bo* of 25 at any drugstore. A ONE-DAY SPECIAL! New BAKU STRAWS —Rushed here by fast ex- 0m wmm m press from New York, \ J M MW Chicago and California, to " ^ m M^k give you the smartest type of ^a M hat for Easter—at the low- m m est possible price. Many styles and colors. Kton’s—Second Floor. • Regular $10.95 and $12.95 Values! • Misses’ and Women’s Sizes! ♦ Jacket and Bolero Effects! *5.00 —Lucky you who are looking for a lovely Easter dres* and scheming how to get it! This sale offers you the Season’s most successful styles at a price that is within reach of the smallest budget. Soft crepes, rustling celanese taffetas, silk prints in refreshing bpring patterns and colors, sheers in navy, black and combination colors ... all with the expensive details of more ex pensive models. Come and get them! Iliey'll go in a hurry! It isn t often you find dresses ol this type at such a low price. Kann s- -Second floor *j Beauty Preparations 20% off Do not miss this opportunity to try the newest creations of Helena Rubin stein and to buy larger sizes of your old favorites—at a saving. Remember, Saturday is the last day to get them at this reduction. Be wise, get yours tomorrow— • $1.00 Pasteurized Face Cream. 10c • $3.50 Pasteurized Face Cream . .$2.80 • $1.00 Beauty Grains_ ..80c • $1.25 Skin Toning Lotion. $1.00 • $2.00 Youthifving Herbal Masque._$ 1.60 • $2.00 Herbal Cleansing Cream Special . .$2.00 • $1.50 Herbal Cleansing Cream Special_ _.... $1.20 • $1.50 Water Lily Powder _$1.20 • $>.00 Lipstick _ .80c • $ l 00 Face Powder . . 80c Toiletries—Kitnn's—Street Floor. «<-*'* s““ s"'“ k Misses' end Womens V >« V in spring’s Newest Silhouettes | *18 I, irtvciv dressmaker 1 -4 -sa gar .• fashions ’ hack with bolero skirt, coat, the blouse bac_tr.mrned coat the thp soutache bra „„ej.tthesnm Mainbocher gjjjj-jjjy tailored o! JuJ nart'«»ssrs»“,®i ffifeS-dUfa^ Misses', woeien s sod half sizes. KJM1U* Second Ttoo m SEMI-ANNUAL’ ^2 Price Sale Salesman s Sample Bibles, Testaments, Prayers and Hymnals —A timely sale just before Easter, offering Nelson’s King James and American standard versions of the Bible, Prayer and Hymnals and Testa ments. Included in the lot are fine India Paper Teachers’ editions, Red Letter Bibles. Reference and Text and Scholars’ Bibles in a variety of bind ings and styles. Regularly $2 to $20 Now $1.50 to $10 Kann's—Street Floor and Downstairs Bookstore. SCHIAPARELLI'S iSunerily Norgays 50c*« —Flowers, flowers everywhere . . • Flowers of every hue and kind ... And among the newest and loveli lest are these little nosegays with a sparkling little butterfly nested among the petals. A little pin is attached to each nosegay ready for you to pin it on your suit, coat or dress at a moment’s notice. Jewelry Dept —Kann’s—Street Floor. All This Weeh Sue Hastings Marionette Fashion Show Displaying Children’* Easter Apparel Two Shows Daily—11:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. JEAN ABBEY, Radio Shopper Woman's Home Companion, acts as mistress of ceremonies. Kann’s Fourth Floor—8th St. Sid# Special Said Wood Bead Bags In All-White, Solid Colors and Multi-Color Effects un“~?, *1.77 f —They're larger and lovelier than any wood-bead bags we’ve ever offered at such a price—and if you’re wise you’ll be among the first here in the morning. Prom all indications the wood-bead bag is to be more popular than ever before! A beautiful as sortment of styles in brown, black, navy red, multi-colors and all white. Kann’s—Street Floor. r I ©1VE'DAY OVI.V! HANDSOME ( FUR Coats S Values From ■ $139 to $179 *119 us Little as 811.90 Down —We earnestly feel that it is a good investment for you to buy your next winter’s coat at this saving. From present indica tions fur prices will be much higher next Fall. • 3 Hudson Seal-dyed Muskrats • 1 Black Caracul with Silver Fox • 1 Cocoa-dyed Squirrel • 2 Natural Muskrats • 1 Ombre Muskrat • 1 Leopard Cat • 1 Untrimmed Black Caracul • 1 Block Caracul • 3 Black Pony Coats .. Note: —Any coat purchased In this sale will be stored free of charge until next Fall. , K»nn's—Second Floor.