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About Well-Known Folk In Books, Art, Politics Art Treasures Here Will Be Protected But Galleries Plan to Remain Open; Misconceptions Are Corrected By ROBERT CRAWFORD. Owing to an announcement recently that every possible care was being taken for preservation of valuable art treasures In the National Gallery of Art, the National Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Phillips Memorial Gallery and the Freer Gallery, there has been some misconception on the part of the public, to whom the galleries are a great source of interest and recreation, as to whether or not the galleries were to be completely denuded of their treasures. This is not the case, however, as a recent tour of the galleries showed. It is true that every precaution has been taken. Bombproof shelters have been provided, and1 are in use, for safeguarding invalu able paintings, rare statuary, his toric papers and irreplaceable scientific objects. The Corcoran Gallery haa not had in some time more interesting or delightful exhibitions than It is having at present. Moreover, its calendar is dated up to April 4 with a series of exhibitions includ ing the Adolphe Borie show which opened yesterday. On January 31 an exhibition of “Naval Defense Activities." in water colors and draw ings by Vernon Howe Bailey which hav# been authorized by the Secre tary of the Navy, will be on view. In talking to Mr. Ruel P. Tolrnan, director of the National Collection of Fine Arts. Smithsonian Institu tion, he made it. clear that every possible step was being taken to keep the museum attractive and interesting. Exquisite Chinese Piece* Shown at Smithsonian. The museum certainly presents a charming, refreshing appearance, and exhibits are being changed from time to time. Just lately many nf the Japanese exhibits have been removed and replaced with beauti ful Chinese fabrics, embroideries and ivories. Speaking of ivories, there is now on exhibition in the Pell collection an exquisite set of rose-tinted ivory chessmen carved with infinite skill and patience in cobwebby lace effects, the queens and kings carved as native Chinese with all the charm and artistry of their native costumes . . . and the pawns delicate in their imagery. We were intrigued at the National Museum by a most unusual and beautiful collection of jade, jadite. lapis lazuli, gold amber, amethyst and other quartz. The collection was loaned by Mr. Georges Estoppey of New Jersey and is one of the rarest small collections in this coun try. There are dainty figurines— about 10 inches high, lovely ex amples of rosy jade. Deeply carved pieces show dainty bits of trans lucent white jade through a net work of delicate green vines or flowers. The masterpiece of the exhibition, as far as money value is concerned, is a very beautiful and minutely carved vase about 12 inches high of white jade. This is of the Chien Lung period of 1736 and 1795, not old for a Chinese art object. An antique agricultural piece cut from a solid boulder of mutton-fat jade took 13 years to carve. It is 12 by 4 inches and about 6 inches tall. The elephant, inset with rubies and sapphires on its hind and fore quarters, is harnessed to a plow by a chain of links as delicate as a thread, and driven by an old man with a long white beard. A pupil of Confucius asked him; “Master, why is it that wise men value jade more than other stones?” The answer was; “It is not because jade is rare that it is so highly valued, it is because, ever since the olden days, wise men have seen in jade all the different virtues. It is soft, smooth and shining, like kindness; it is hard, fine and strong, like intelligence; its edges seem sharp but do not cut. like justice; it hangs down to the ground, like humility; when struck, it gives a clear ringing sound, like music; the stains in it. tvhich are not hid den and which add to its beauty, are like truthfulness: its brightness is like Heaven, while its firm sub stance, born of the mountains and the waters, is like the earth. "The Book of Poetry says: ‘When I think of a wise man. he seems to me like jade'—that is why wise men like jade.” First Greenland Library NEW YORK i/Pi—The Brooklyn Public Library reports that the first librarian in Greenland's first library is typing a card catalogue with his mittens on. The man, Private Harold E. Fowler, wrote his former library to say he was getting 1,000 books ready for soldiers to read. ? Warrenton Residences Are Leased Audry Campbell At Woodbourne, Old Keith Home WARRENTON, Va.. Jan. 17 — Miss Audry Campbell Is spending some time at. Woodbourne, the old Keith home, near Fauquier Springs.' that she has leased from Mrs. Frank Dorman. Miss Campbell is well known in Warrenton where she has many friends. Her cousin, Mr. Thomas Leiter, also has taken a house hi Warrenton. and both spend much time here as well as in Wash ington, D. C. Mrs. Isabel Cotton Smith is In New York for three weeks. Mr. Amory S. Carhart of the Warrenton Hunt, Mrs. John A. Hinckley of Old Dominion Hunt, Miss Dorothy Vernon Montgomery of Casanova Hunt and Mr. Richard Wallach, racing secretary of Sand Hills Racing Association. Southern Pines. N. C„ were among those from this county attending the meeting of Masters of Fox Hounds of Vir ginia held Tuesday at Farmington Club. Charlottesville. Miss L. M. Bouligny Home From New Orleans. Miss L. M. Bouligny returned yes terday from New Orleans where she was the guest of her sister for sev eral weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Chamberlain are spending some time at Eau Gal lie, Fla., with Mr Chamberlain’s sisters, Mrs. P. A. Triplett and Mrs. William Chinn. Miss Margaret Smith of Princeton is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Al len Nash.' Mrs. G. Latham Fletcher will leave shortly to spend some time with Mrs. L. V. Froment in Camden, S. C. Mrs. Harrison Nesbit and Miss Betty Nesbit will motor next week to Miami, where they will spend two months. Miss Mary Gifford of South Dux bury. Mass., Is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull at their home near Casanova. Mrs. Virginia S. Hyde of Char lottesville, Va., has rented Mrs. 8. J. Macy’s home on Baldwins Ridge road and has taken possession with her son and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Phipps will return this week end from Tallahas see, Fla., where they spent 10 days with Mr. and Mrs. John S. Phipps. Miss Landon Hicks has closed her home on Culpeper street for the winter and is the guest of Mrs. E. S. Turner, while her sister. Miss Bessie Hicks, is at Carter Hall. Oscar Terry Crosby To Return From Hospitil. Mr. Oscar Terry Orosby will return today from Charlottesville, where he spent a week in University Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lake, Mr. Jack Lake and Mr. David Gill have returned from a trip through New England and New York. Mrs. Ludlow Clark, who was the guest of her father, Maj. R. A. Mc Intyre. for several weeks, returned with her husband to New York this week. Dr. W. N. Hodgkin is in New Yorfc for a meeting of the Educational Committee of the American Dental Association. Mrs. Gilbert Green, who has been in Washington, has returned to Warrenton and taken an apartment in the Dickerson house. Mrs. Luther H. Chamberlain of New York and Warrenton is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Hamil ton, sr. ' ■ Store Hours—9:30 A.M. to 6 P.M. 1 Philipsborn . . . Exclusive Agent for Frances Dexter in Washington, D. C. “Trustvro^;.,, tfc« "°'n"a1 ?14-98 For active times ahead . . . you'll want just this type of classic dress. The neck line is convertible . . . the back has a shirred yoke, the skirt softly flared, the studs are lustrous jewels. In landscape pastels, black or navy Dexter luxury Ray on Sheer. Sizes 10 to 42. One of 1 Styles! Mail and Phone Ordere Filled • . • NA. 1133. Sorry, No C. O. D.e\ Hadassah Groups Arrange Series Of Meetings Both the Washington Chapter of Hadassah and the Business and Professional Women's Division of the organization are planning special meetings for the next two weeks. The business and professional group will hold a linen shower for the benefit of the Hadassah Medical Hospital in Palestine at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Jewish Community | Center. Mrs. Lillian Llchtenberg Is chairman of tbo meeting, which will feature a presentation, "Frag ments of Time.” by the dramatic group. Mrs. Jessie Breier, president, will assist In receiving during the social hour. The division Is planning a “vic tory” card party at 8:30 p.m., Jan uary 28, at 1322 Vermont avenue N.W. Proceeds will be used for Youth AUyah projects. Mrs. Mary Morse, ho6pltaUty chairman, and Miss Ellse Livingston, vice chair man of fund raising, are In charge of arrangements. The business and professional group also la continuing to anroll members tor a surgical dressings unit meeting at 7 pm. Monday under the direction of Mrs. Nathan Hurvltz at the Walsh Mansion. Members also are taking first aid courses at the Jewish Com munity Center. Miss Rebecca Levi tan, Red Cross chairman, said that more than 390 knitted garments have been completed. The Washington Chapter of Ha dassah will hear Dr. Samuel Deesoff. president of the Jacobi Medical Society, at It* meeting at 1:49 pm. Tuesday at th# Jewish Community Center. Milton Schwarts will pre sent violin selections. The senior and Junior units of Hadassah will have a member brlnc-a-member tea January 37 at the home of Mrs. Wolf Ulman, 3116 Davenport street N.W. Mrs. Philip Ooldsteln and Mrs. Meyer R. Bern stein are handling reservations. The FIJI Islands are 11 days from San Francisco by steamer but only two days by planes going via HaVall and Canton Island. Wanderlust Club Motion picture* of Florid* with musical sound effects will be shown before the Wanderlust Travel Club by J. H. Kelly of the Department of Commerce and vice president of the Eight Millimeter -Motion Pic* ture Camera Club. Mrs. Kelly will assist in the production, which will be shown at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Miss Marion and Miss Irma Weiss, 633 Longfellow street N.W. Miss Carol Arnold, president, will preside at the meeting. U-NI-KWEE GIFT SHOP K*nn*dy-Werr*n WEDDING GIFTS Antique* Chine Tee Service Demi-Te*** end Matching Plate* Inn ie A M. U K:M P M. Own Efcnlnia Frena 7:45 Frw Parkin* In Ginn Known /Jlf Ot XjmhUiCfton %i* Pff/L/pm^JfR SALE PACKS A WAUOP! Women LOOK to Pliilipsborn's for ter rific value-giving in furs . . . they wait for Philipaborn events . . . and Philips born NEVEft DISAPPOINTS THEM! You'll agree when you come here Mon day at 10 A.M. DRIVE DOWN SUNDAY AND SEE THESE EXCITING VALUES ON DISPLAY IN OUR WINDOWS! YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF to be here when this sale starts MONDAY at 10 o’clock. Because the whole town will be talking about these values and YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THEM FIRST HAND! Too, these are times to PREPARE ... and a fur coat is an in vestment in good wear, in good value, in BEAUTY for many years to come! *298 Furs *229 Furs *179 Furs *259 Furs *198 Furs *159 Furs Plut 10% Tax Read This Partial List of the Values! 2 Black-Dyed Persian Lambs-— Were $298 3 Mink-Dyed Northern Back Muskrats-Were $229 3 Natural Gray Squirrels —-— Were $259 2 Silver Fox Greatcoats (36-in.)-— Were $298 4 Dyed Skunk Greatcoats-— —-Were $179 1 Beaver-Dyed Nutria-— — Was $298 3 Black-Dyed Persian Lambs —-— Were $259 1 Dyed China Mink —-— — — ———Was $229 2 Dyed Skunk Greatcoats-— Were $159 1 Brown Dyed Caracul Jacket, Hat, Muff — Was $198 2 Blue-Dyed Fox Greatcoats— — — — —Were $159 8 Black-Dyed Persian Paws-Were $179 LI Sable and Mink-Dyed Muskrats-Were $179 2 London-Dyed Squirrels ---Were $259 6 Sable-Dyed Marmots — — — —-Were $179 1 Silver Fox Jacket — — —-Was $229 5 Dyed’South American Weasels-Were $229 3 Silvered Let-out Raccoons — — — — — Were $198 Read This Partial List of the Values! * 12 Black-Dyed Persian Paws-Were SI59 2 Natural Gray Squirrels-— Were S198 6 Black-Dyed Persian Lambs-Were SI98 3 Jaguar South American Leopard-Were S198 2 Black-Dyed Fox Greatcoats —-Were SI79 2 Dyed Gray Chekiang Lambs-Were S179 3 Silvertoned Dyed Muskrats —--—Were S179 12 Sable and Mink-Dyed Muskrats-Were SI59 2 Brown-Dyed Ponies-—-Were S179 2 China Mink Chevrons-*— — Were S198 5 Black-Dyed Persian Lambs-Were S229 5 Gray Persian Paws-Were SI59 3 Silver Muskrats-:-Were S179 1 Mink-Dyed Marmot (Let-Out)—-Was S259 6 Black-Dyed Caraculs-— — Were $159 4 Mink-Dyed Northern Back Muskrats-Were $198 3 Russian Susliki-—-Were $229 1 Natural Skunk Jacket —-— — Was $198 5 Dyed Skunk Greatcoats — — — — — — Were $159 Fur Salon—Third Floor OUR EXPERT FURRIER will be on hand to give you any information regarding pelts and their wearing qualities. BRING YOUR HUSBAND ... let him help you make this important investment NOW! Store Hours ms Usual, 9:30 a.m. to 8 P.M. . . . BUT m SALE BE6HS MONDAY AT 10 AJL to gioa EVERYONE an EQUAL CHANCEl Juniors*, Misses* and Women's Sixes Extra Salespeople ... Extra Space ... We’ll Do Our Best to Give You Philipsbom Specialty Shop Service. CREDIT TERMS ARRANGED to suit you. Pay a deposit and balance out of income each month.