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CITY HEADS CABLE TOKIO Announcement Sent to Mayor Cherry Fete Is Prepared. A cablegram sent by the District Commissioners to Torataro Ushizuka, Mayor of Tokio, informed the Jap anese capital that Washington was preparing to celebrate cherry blos som week April 4 to 11, "commem orating budding of the trees received from your people.” The message, wishing the Tokio Mayor and his people "every happi ness," informed them also that Miss Saklka Salto, daughter of the Jap aneae Ambassador, would be crowned queen. It was signed by all three Commissioners. Oranges “Smudged.” Seventy thousand acres ol California orange groves require "smudging" or heating to prevent frost. MONEY AIMS EXPLAINED Sir Charles Morgan-Webb Speaks to Farm Hands’ Club. Great Britain and allied countries, including the United States, planned through control of currency policies to raise wholesale commodity prices and to continue this until a proper stabilization point has been reached. Sir Charles Morgan-Webb, British economist, said yesterday In an ad dress betore the Farm Hands Club at the Hotel Harrington. Gold as a monetary base Is entirely unsuitable to this mass-production age, in the opinion of Sir Char lee, who declared the present controlled currency plan will prove far more practicable. --- A blue darter hawk has its nest in the tower atop a 13-floor hotel in Laredo, Tex. GRANT BRUCE TO RETIRE Clerk of Forest Service Gets Gift From Associates. Grant Bruce, principal cleric In the Forest Service, retires tomorrow after IS yean in that agency. Bruce for a long time vu charged with keeping the atlases of the Forest Service up to date, as the territory under Its jurisdiction expanded from a little more than 44,000,000 acres to 170,* 000,000 acres. Associates presented him with a I chair at a farewell ceremony. _ msrLt Dtunoum suns—a irrny capuvai ing design, constructed of solid maple. Rich subdued antique finish. Three pieces—dresser or vanity, chest and bed. Anni- r a versary Sale Price_ CONVENTIONAL BEDROOM SUITE—Simply designed and constructed of fine veneers and gumwood. Walnut or mahogany finish. Four pieces. Anniversary Sale MODERN BEDROOM SUITE—Made ol matched walnut veneers and gumwood. Gen erous pieces, with ample drawer space. Straight-line mirrors. Four pieces. 1 A Anniversary Sale Price_ JjpAAU MAHOGANY BEDROOM SUITE—A beauti ful adaptation of a lovely Sheraton design, in mahogany veneer and gumwood. Lustrious gloss finish. Four pieces. Anniver- (m-i cfM MODERN BEDROOM SUITE—An eloquent presentation of modern craftsmanship. The new waterfall edges and either burl walnut or V-matched walnut fronts. Four /'ey pieces. Anniversary Sale Price_ V AO i WALNUT BEDROOM SUITE—A suite of ex tremely appealingly plain lines with spiral carved posts enhanced with fine veneers and superb construction. Four pieces. n Anniversary Sale Price_ V“AU CLUB CHAIR—Built for solid comfort and relaxation. Covered with durable friezette in rust, green or brown. Reversible seat cushions. Anniversary Sale im-iey rn Price. $17.5U RECLINING CHAIR AND OTTOMAN—A real luxury. By simply pressing against the back it glides into a reclining position. Tapestry covering. Anniversary Sale ^2^ EJQ OCCASIONAL CHAIR—Graceful Queen Anne style. Friezette covering in choice of green, rust or brown. Nicely finished. Ar Qf* Anniversary Sale Price.. JJpD.VD VIRGINIA SOFA—18th century design. Solid Philippine mahogany frame. Delightful tap estry covering of neutral shade. «»a rn Anniversary Sale Price_ DUNCAN PHYFE DROP-LEAF TABLE— Suitable for living room or dinette. Solid mahogany or walnut base. Veneered top. Anniversary Sale aw m rn Price. COLONIAL ROCKER — Large, comfortable rocker with high beck and spring seat. Ap propriate small-figured tapestry a-a covering. Anniversary Sale Price 7 SIMMONS STUDIO COUCH—A real utility. Opens to full or twin beds. Covered in lovely selftone figured fabric. Rust, green or brown. Anniversary acwa r A Sale Price. ^7iJU WINTHROP SECRETARY—A convenient desk with roomy bookcase above. Pour-drawer base with lock on each. Walnut or ma hogany and gumwood construe- aqq e/k tion. Anniversary Sale Price. - KNEE-HOLE DESK—Designed, built and finished for use in the living room or den. Ample drawer space, with one drawer de signed for filing. Mahogany or walnut finish. Anniversary Sale ^27 COFFEE TABLE—Duncan Phyfe style. Solid mahogany or walnut base with veneered top and removable glass serving or nr tray. Anniversary Sale Price_ 3 COCKTAIL TABLE—Conservative design In solid mahogany or walnut, with glass inset top. Large size. Well made and daw a rn finished. Anniversary Sale Price. ylw.jU MODERN COFFEE TABLE—Designed to harmonize with any modem grouping. Wal nut and gumwood, with removable daev wr glass tray. Anniversary Sale Price. $ • • ( O END TABLE—Smartly styled and well con structed of hardwood In walnut finish. Un usually attractive for this low price, daw on Anniversary Sale Price_ yl»w7 LIFT-TOP CONSOLE TABLE—A turn of the top and it makes a dinette or card table. Walnut or mahogany and gum wood. Carved base. Anniversary daw a nr Sale Price . WINDSOR CHAIR—Typically Colonial In da sign. Sturdily constructed of hardwoods in fine walnut or mahogany finish, dao Qr Anniversary Sale Price_ J MAPLE HARRELL CHAIR—A fine maple occasional piece suitable for boudoir or living room. Artistic covering in several designs and oolors. Anniversary Sale g We will gladly hold your purchase for future delivery. Come expecting most unusual values and you will not be disappointed. We have deter mined that this sale shall stand out conspicuously for value, variety and prices and our con venient credit terms make it advantageous for you to buy now. Check the bargains listed here and be on hand early Thursday morning. Living Room Suite Just picture this stunning group in your living room. A suite for the discriminating who appreciate the charm and beauty built into "Furniture of Merit.” Carved wood hand grips for extra service and nicely carved base rails. Covered In a mohair frieze in rust, green, wine or ^ brown. Look for other values like this in the Anniversary Sale. They’ll be herel LIVING ROOM SUITE—London Club style In mohair frieze. Your choice of plain colors or combinations. Beautifully tailored and expertly <jj»QP LIVING ROOM SUITE—Modern design with wide arms and deep seats. Mohair frieze covering. Especially suited to young modems, ai Anniversary Sale Price..... * LIVING ROOM SUITE—Knuckle arm style. Oenerously proportioned pieces Wide ribbed or plain mohair frieze covering. Anniversary Sale $119 LIVING ROOM SUITE—18th century Chippendale design. Handsomely carved Philippine Mahogany base. Figured damask covering. 45 LIVING ROOM SUITE—Massive modem design, superbly built and tailored in two-tone combination of rich curled mohair fabric. Anniversary HA MAPLE LIVING ROOM SUITE—Three pieces. Made of solid maple, beau tifully finished. Spring seat and reversible back cushions. Appro- d>rQ priate covering. Anniversary Sale Price Convenient Terms HO SE & HERRMANN Furniture of Merit Since 1885 7th and Eye Sts. N.W. 8433-35 Georgia Ave. Exclmhe OSTERMOOR MATTRESS Dealer design, with small carved overlay. Walnut and gum wood construction and a smooth finish you’ll like. Ten pieces. An- n 1 niversary Sale Price. $1^4 MODERN DINING ROOM SUITE—A splen did example of the style that has become so popular. Modified design, in walnut veneers and gum wood. Ten pieces. An- d>‘|/|'7 nlversary Sale Price_ v * * * COLONIAL DINING ROOM SUITE—An adaptation from one of the best expressions of this period. Has a large buffet and deep china cabinet. Walnut or mahogany finish. Ten pieces. Anniversary Sale qi rn MAHOGANY DINING ROOM SUITE—A very beautiful suite of Eighteenth Century influence, in fine mahogany veneers, trimmed ■with fine line mouldings. Superior finish. Ten pieces. Anniversary Sale Price . V WALNUT DINING ROOM SUITE—Louis XVI influence. Designed and executed for the very discriminating. Fine walnut veneer construction. Lustrous finish. Ten &i)QH pieces. Anniversary Sale Price_ * WALNUT DINETTE SUITE—Featuring an entirely new design that is particularly ap pealing. Walnut and gumwood construction. Highlighted finish. Seven pieces. rn Anniversary Sale Price_ V* BREAKFAST SUITE—In beautiful mellow maple finish on gumwood. Drop-leaf table and four sturdy ladder-back ea-s rj rn chairs. Anniversary Sale Price. * *')U PORCELAIN BREAKFAST SUITE—Nicely figured stainless porcelain-top table and four sturdy, well-designed chairs. Choice of sev eral desirable finishes. Anni- nnn rn versary Sale Price.. POSTER BED OUTFIT—A very desirable poster bed in full or twin size. Walnut, ma hogany or maple finish. Complete with com fortable mattress and coil spring, rit Anniversary Sale Price_ BOUDOIR CHAIR—Very attractive chair with spring seat. Glazed chintz covering with ruffled valance in choice of colors, dgf? Q!? Anniversary Sale Price_ INNER-SPRING MATTRESS OR BOX SPRING—Your ehoice of either. Well made for long service and covered with high-grade striped ticking. Anniversary a nr CEDAR CHEST—Walnut-veneered exterior, with interior construction of thick, aromatic red cedar. Many special features. Beauti ful finish. Anniversary Sale gj | "jj WALNUT BUREAU—Attractive bureau of substantial size and made of walnut veneer and gum wood with durable finish. Attached adjustable mirror. Anniversary (g-i n rn CHEST OF DRAWERS—Designed and made to match the bureau described above. Deep drawers and plenty of them, qiq p/i Anniversary Sale Price_ vliJiDU REFLECTOR LAMP—Six-way type, for either direct or indirect lighting or both. Silk shade, rayon lined. Anniversary Sale rt■” nr Price . PORCELAIN-TOP TABLE—Every kitchen needs one of these serviceable tables. 25x40 inches. With utility drawer. Green, white or ivory enamel finish. Anniver- QF sary Sale Price__ KITCHEN CABINET—Complete with acces sories and condiment jars. Roomy top and base cupboards. Porcelain-finish work table. Beautiiul enamel finish. Anni- 001 n* versary Sale Price UNFINISHED CHAIR—Gracefully designed and proportioned. Suitable for many uses. Made of hardwoods, smoothly sanded, n Anniversary Sale Price GO-CART—Folding beach cart type with hood. Strong steel frame, with attractive brown or blue fabric covering, qm nr Anniversary Sale Price BABY WALKER—Smart. snappy-looking walker, sturdily made of sheet metal, enamel finished. Black and white or red and white. Rubber-tired wheels. Anniversary a»o OQ Sale Price. WOOD CRIB—Strongly constructed crib, made of hardwood. Finished maple, green or ivory. Drop-side type. Anni- O/' nr versary Sale Price. < O i AX MINSTER RUGS—A group of specially selected rugs with deep, closely woven pile in exceedingly interesting patterns. 9x13 or «.3xl0.6 sine. Anniversary Sale Free parking on the lot opposite oar Eye «t. entrance.