The Palais Royal STREET FLOOR to in Perfect Condition

Personnel Reduction Orders Are Clarified 0 SHOP EARLY so that Branches at: By Civil Service your gift con be Bethesda, Md. The Civil Service Commission to- mailed this month. Va. day ordered that race, religion an<} Arlington Farm*, politics be eliminated from consid- eration when the of'the The The Pentagon Building lessening Palais Royal war efforts calls for a reduction in the Federal force. G Street at 11th WASHINGTON, D, C. District 4400 Revising the regulations issued August 5 to govern the order in which the inevitable personnel cuts must be made, the commission said i that "no discrimination shall be Site exercised, threatened or promised in any reduction in force against or in We Slenderize the Women Larger favor of any employe because of race or ■LIST STUB-* his political or religious IE CLE1RMEE 50« 11th St. N.W. RE. 9732 opinions or affiliations.” Next to Assn. Perpetual Building In an explanatory statement the commission said that this prohibi- the standard civil Week-End tion supplements Special service antidiscrimination rule UTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS | which applies only to employes in Thurs., Fri., Sot. the classified service. Because of the j Moke it a to The newly enacted veterans’ preference point visit Palais Royal early tomorrow. Ma ny of these items that are reduced for clearance are limited in All Wool Coot law, separation regulations must Therefore be applied uniformly throughout quantity. prompt shopping is strongly urged. Some merchandise is counter soiled. Sorry, no mail or phone orders. both the classified and unclassified service, instead of only in the former, as previously has been the BEGINNING TOMORROW case. MORNING AT 9:30 Intended to Clarify. The revised regulations, the 'com- i 80 to ALL mission said, are Intended simply j Reg. $3.95 $5.95 WOOL “to clarify and simplify the rules" j originally promulgated. It empha- sized that “there is no change in | 100 REG. $5 ARMY AND NAVY the fundamental provisions” of the- SWEATERS and BLOUSES, *2 due earlier regulations, requiring Broken sizes and colors, slightly soiled; blouses in prints, weight to be given to tenure of em- cottons, rayon crepes. ployment, military preference,; FITTED DUFFLE 30 of service and efficiency BAGS Jumpers of royon butcher linen in 12 in length Culottes light weight green rayon. of or ratings, in prescribing the order Ideol for Christmas red, kelly luggoge. Sizes 12 to 18. Sizes 12, 14, 18. Reg. $5.95_$2 dismissals. gifts. Waterproof bag Reg. $5.95_$2 with 5 Sun Beck Dresees in white cotton. There is no in tne lined oilskin, contains comb, clothes Hfr pp 4 Sports Suits of seersucker in implication gt rayon Size 12. Reg. $5.95_$2 issuance of revised regulations that shave tooth razor brown or green. Size 14. Reg. $15.95, brush, stick, brush, blades, 22 Skirts in soft immediate or early reductions in $5 Reyen pastels, pleated soop, styptic pencil, sewing set and shoe- or plain styles, saddle stitched. Broken force are expected because of a 2 Rayon Jersey polka dot dresses, 2 shine Boxed for sizes. cessation of hostilities,” the commis- equipment. shipping. piece. Blue. Size 12. Reg. $8.95, Reg. $5.95_$2 sion said. the commis- flui 10% lax \ SPORTSWEAR The Palale Royal "However, MIN S FURNISHINGS Tht Falait Roval STRICT FLOOR $2 THIRD FLOOR sion feels that it is necessary to plan ahead and to have the regulations immediately available when $5.95 FLUFFY COTTON 14 HALF SIZE AND QUARTER they are needed.” SHAG RUGS Under the revised rules, employes SIZE DRESSES 2x4-foot size in blue an will be retained according to an "A,” 36 MEN'S SHIRTS j % "B” and “C” ranking. Top priority I ! or rose_ R«g. $8.95 *5.95 will to those under King's Court broadcloth shirts guaranteed fast 12 Inlaid Linoleum in go serving per- 91.50 Rugs 9xl0.6-ft. Solid color rayon crepe or spun royon manent or indefinite size oil ... oil appointments,! color in blue, tan, green or white. Size 15 only. perfect good pot- prints in lovely dresses, broken sizes and or whose present service in war- terns, regularly $14.95 _$10.95 colors. URNS FURNISHINGS ... The Palaii Roval STRICT FLOOR service positions is a continuation 10 Inlaid Linoloum in 7.6x9-ft. 1 size I Rugs Royon Print dress, 37 Vi. Reg. of a permanent or indefinite ap- size, oil attractive potterns, all perfect, $6 50 _$3.95 Next pointment. will come those regularly $10.95_ $7.95 1 Royon Print dress, size 37 Vi. Reg. serving under war-service appoint-) 35 Yards Hall and Plain Carpeting, all $7 95 __S3.95 ments, either by original appoint- wool ond 27 inches wide, taupe with 2 Checked Ginghem Dretsei, size 44. ment or by return to the Govern- green border, regularly-$2.59, yd., Reg $5.95_/._$3.95 ment service after a definite break; REGULARLY 75c TOILET GOODS REDUCED $1.95 EVERl-DAY FROCK SHOP The Palate \\ $3995 in Government service—more than GLASS 24 Shower Sprays. Reg. $1_. 79e 20 Reversible Chenille Rugs, 4x6-foot Royal THIRD FLOOR 30 Last in order—and first to Sparkling CANDLESTICKS size in tan J days. 11 Gilt Edge Mirror Trays. Reg. $3 95, blue, rose, and green, reg- ; go—will be those whose appoint- ularly $19.95 _$12.95 Regular $49.50 and $55 $1.95 14 to are limited to a year or less; 15 Colorful Cotton Rtg. $8.95 SI0.95 ;ments 40c 300 Tweeters. Reg. 75c _ 25c Scalloped Edge, ; who are serving on a Hand-Hooked 2x4 A very special clearance when-actually- j 144 Velvet Rotor Blades. Reg. 50c, 39c Rugs, foot, regularly or who are Just 75 of these sparkling bright viking $5 THRIFT DRESSES *3.88 employed basis, beyond 50 Bottles After Shave Lotion. Reg. 95 ..$3.95 event! Not next glass candlesticks to clear at the low 6 January! automatic retirement age. 50c 25c Gold Seal congoleum rugs, in 9x12- 1 and 2 Piece. Misses' Sizes. price of 49c. NOW! Dressy untrimmed Four 16 Bottles Hand-Saver Cream. ft. size, slightly imperfect; regularly Sub-Groups. Reg. 10 Drosses in fall colors. Misses' sizes. SO oak leaf wall and tree $7.95_ coat of glass plotters, 79 c _ $5 100°o Virgin Within each of these retention 49e Reg $8.95_ S5.BI are four who will regularly $1.19 _89c 36 Jars 200 square yards of felt base flooring Wool lined groups sub-groups, Maynard's All-Purpose Cream. 3 Suits m misses' sizes. beautifully in four high shodes, be kept on in the order 300 fireking casserole sets, 16 pieces Reg. $1.- 49c neat potterns; regularly 49c sq. and interlined. In smart specified.. Reg. $13.95_ S6.IB At the are inches in TOILET The Vd _ 39c top preference employes—, each, 4'i diameter; regulorly GOODS Palau Rnval THRIFT DRESSES Th, palate Royal GREY or a STREET FLOOR 100 of inlaid linoleum very becoming veterans—with efficiency ratings of 8 for $1 _ ...... 8 for 69c square yerds THIRD FLOOR GREEN ONLY. ! "good” or better and then in order: 200 plates with the "Bundles for Brit- remnants in neot colors, morbleized de- 1.09 Nonveterans with efficiency ratings ain" emblem stamped on each, reg- sign; regularly $ _sq. yd. 19c SIZES 35% to RUGS Th* Pclatt Roval 51% _ of "good” or better; preference em- ularly $1 49c NOVELTY JEWELRY REDUCED FOURTH FLOOR Neckwear Reduced to Vi and Less s—^————■a ployes whose ratings are lower than Odds and ends of dmnerware priced Beautiful pins, bracelets and earrings $6.50 Jacket ADVERTISEMENT. good,” and nonpreference employes 12c to 50c. Reg. Type £0.25 drastically reduced for clearance REGULAR ** likewise rated. A sub- t* $9.95, $10.95 Spun Rayon Blouses _ j temporary CHINA, GLASSWARE The Palau Roval 4 Pansy Pins. Reg. $2.50_$1.89 is : group, A-l-plus, provided for vet- FIFTH FLOOR 2 Imitation Pearl Necklaces. Reg. STUDIO COUCH COVERS Just 12 smartly styled blouses, to be D0N7 LAY OFF erans and former merchant seamen $5- $2.95 Includes large cover and

check this list $2.50 Beautifully toilored covers in choice of positions. 2 38 in the Rhinestone Pins. Reg. $7.95.- $5 and neat shades group. The revised regulations florals, stripes plain Sore continue] LOW PRICED HOUSEWARES 2 Lapel Pins. Reg. $20_ $15 with 10 Reyen Sheer Blouses in soft pastel Throat, Coughs the that \ contrasting cord weltings end deep requirement reductions be1 6 Silver Bracelets. shades. Short sleeves. Sizes 32 to Take Sterling Reg. $7.95, box pleats. Berry wine, royal blue, just one swallow of Thoxine. made uniformly throughout a unit; 7 practical caffae dispensers designed $4.50 36. rose and powder blue. Reg. $3.95.--.-_$1.9* See how quickly it brings palliative or combination of units—unless the by Silex, regularly $1.45-72e 12 Novelty Earrings. Reg. $2.95, 40 Window shade* in various sizes, 20 smart pastel dickies slightly counter relief. Soothes the throat as you swal- civil service permits an exception- 25 popular Silex glass coffee makers, $1.95 soiled, 69c to $1.59 soiled. Reg. $2 to $3.95_49c low it, then it works -through the sys- in order to forestall the slightly regularly possibility! regularly $2.95-$1.47 8 Costume Rings. Reg. $3.95- $2.50 27c 30 Odd Lot Accessaries including neck- tem. Made of prescription medicines, of a reduction in 21 daubla bailers, selective resulting practical (slightly All Prices Subject to 20®n Tax in wear and hair ornoments. coun- It is and 25 Buttertub hassock* florals and Slightly pleasant, safe, pure. discrimination, arid perhaps the loss! chipped) regularly $1.39-69c JEWELRY ... The Falait Royal ter STREET FLOOR neat plain colors. $5.95, $2 soiled. Reg. 50c to $1_10c A reliable throat and cough medi- of highly efficient employes. 64 and ladles, regularly Regularly bandy practical HECKWEAR ... _lJu roam chair covert, full cut of The ralaii Royal cine for the whole family. Keep it 39c_ 19c Living STREET FLOOR heovy, washable plain twill. Berry wine . handy—100% satisfaction or money 34 and sturdy log carriers, reg- Owner Fined strong and blue. $6.95-$4.95 back. 35c, 60c. and S1.00 at drug Laundry ularly $1.19_-, 59c royal Regularly 30 table skirts with dainty stores. Stay on the job. Take Thoxine! 13 sturdily constructed shopping bas- Dressing 90 PAIRS SEAMLESS HOSIERY For Hour Law Violation REDUCED FOR CLEARANCE florals on grounds of rose, blue and ADVERTISEMENT. kets, regularly $1_ 50e Victor Lee, laundry operator of 79c Printed green, regularly $2.99_99c 27 easy to use, keen edge slicing knives, Reg. Reg. 62c-42* 504 Eighth street S.E.. was fined 25 Boudoir chair cavers with dainty regularly $2.50- $1.25 Luncheon Cloths_ dull-finish with $100 yesterday in Municipal Court florals on backgrounds of rose, green Lovely royon hosiery MANY NEVER 63 sharp, keen edged slicing knives, Splendid quality white crash with ot- on and cotton reinforced tops ond toes for charges of violating the female 1 blue, regularly $2.99_99c regularly $1.50_ 75c tractive printed designs in blue and red eight-hour-day law. IS All Rayon Tailored Curtains. longer weor. Smort shades. Broken 58 well made paring knives, regularly or red and green. Size 42x42 inches, According to the District Mini- | Very wide all rayon curtains suitable for sizes. SUSPECT CAUSE 35c_17c neatly hemmed, ready to use. Fast color. 300 Fine Mesh mum and Industrial curtains or may be used as draperies. pairs Quality Hesiery, Wage Board,; 34 rolls of olfol (solves your radiator Limited to four cloths to a customer. full-fashioned, ideal for sports weor. Lee employed women for 9U hours; insulation 50c Reguarly $7.95_$5.95 problems) regularly $1 1 LINENS The Palaie Royal .... hours a and 350 Yards Slipcover and Rem- Reg. $1.50_B9c OF BACKACHES ;per day. 55’a week, 645 bright and shiny chraminum plated SECOND FLOOR Drapery false records of the hours nants, 50 and 36 inches wide. Reg- HOSIERY The Faleti Royal This Treatment Often j kept forks and spoons, regularly 29c, each STREET FLOOR Brings ularly 89c to $1.95 yd_ 30% off Happy Relief worked. 14c 20 Cottage Sett with baby ruffled edged Many sufferers relieve nagging backache 35 matching shower curtains and drop- tops and plain tailored bottoms, reg- quickly once they discover that the real ary ansamblas, regularly $1 1.98, $5.99 TABLEWARE Vi PRICE 10 GIRLS' SWEATERS. Size 16/ cause of Kappa Sigma their trouble may be tired kidneys. Fraternity 41 sixa clothes ularly $3.99_$2.99 The are largo sturdy baskets, 275 pieces in the group. kidneys Nature’achief way of tak- 15 Plastic Festoon Rings in green, all ing the excess acids and waste out Mark 68c _34c 1 9c 9e Reg. of the Anniversary regularly Rag. Taaspaans_ inches in with $3.98_#2 blood. They help most people eliminate about for 2Vz diameter, complete members will cele- 10 wall dryers your towels, reg- Reg. 21c Dessert Spoons-10c Print size 3 pints a day. Washington j fixtures and screws, regularly 79c..69c 3 Cotton pinafores, 13. Reg. ularly $2_ $1 Dessert Forks_12c When disorder of kidney function permits brate the 75th anniversary of the Rag. 25c 10 Rosebud Festoon Holders of clear $5.98- $2 | 16 constructed wall dryers for Just 8 Silver Plated Dessert Dishes. poisonous matter to remain, in your blood, founding of Sigma Frater- sturdily with 2 White Cotton Loco Drosses, size 13. it cause Kappa gloss complete fixtures, regularly may nagging backache, rheumatic towels, regularly $1.59_79e Reg. $2.95_ $1 20°o tax pains, nity with a dinner at the Hotel plus 69c_39c Reg. $7.98_ $2 leg pains, swelling, puffiness under 13 strong end sturdy wall dryers for SILVERWARE The Palau Royal the eyes, headaches and dizziness. Statler on December 9. Fraternity I STREET FLOOR CURTAINS. DRAPERIES The Palais Jtoyal 3 Royon Shirt ond Shorts sets, sizes 1 2 Don’t wait! Ask clothes, $1.25_62e SECOND FLOOR your ruggist for Doan's members in the Senate and House! regulorly to 14. Reg. $5.98_$2 Pills, used successfully by milli'ons for over 40 47 of universal metal vill be honor guests. Arrangements I iors polish, reg- 2 Twaod Coats, sizes 12 to 16. Reg. years. They give happy relief and will help ulorly 50c _25c 215 PAIRS OF GLOVES REG. the 15 miles of kidney tubes flush out poison- ire in charge of Roy St. Lewis, 1226 $19.98_ $10 ous waste from your blood, Get Doan’s 35 soft and absorbent sponges, reg- TIMELY REDUCTIONS IN Pills. National Press Building. 69c to 3 Coots in Navy Fleece, size 12. Reg. ularly priced $1.50- 75e NOTIONS $1-25c $14.98_$10 23 large sixe practical laundry bags, Complete clearance of gloves in rayon CHILDRENS WEAR The Palau Ret/al regulorly 79c 39e $1.29 Anderson's’ THIRD FLOOR Reg. fabrics, some with leather bocks, others 6 double clothes pin bags, regularly Adjustable Shoe Trees-4*wC in mesh. Broken colors and sizes. $1 _ 50c 300 Pairs of shoe trees to keep shoes GLOVES The Palais Royal STREET FLOOR to in perfect condition. Adjustable sizes 25 Reg. $12.95 $14.95 HOUSEWARES The Palais Ruval » FIFTH FLOOR for men's ond women's shoes. size khoki- JUNIOR DRESSES a 50 Shopping Bag*. Large colored fabric drawstring top. Reg. $1 39c CLEARANCE OF BUTTONS *6.99 BOYS1 CORDUROY 25 75 Rubber-Nui. Renews and revitalizes One and two piece dresses in royon SPORTS JACKETS rubber. Prolongs the life of rubber Reg. 10c a cord _5c crepe, wool and royon combinations in orticles. Reg. $1_25e | shades, pastels or black. Broken Broken assortment of bone buttons in high • 50 Muslin Garment 60 inches sizes 9 to 15. Reg. $10.95_ Bags. a wide of colors. 4 to 6 but- with of variety long snop fastening made wash- 15 Junior Two Pieco Dresses in rayon or in tons on a cord. 1 50 cards. Fitted swagger jackets blue or ton. able white muslin with bind- contrasting twill ond royon gabardine. Fall colors; Sizes 10, 12, 14. Provides excellent for | TRIMMINGS The Palais Royal ing. protection STREET FLOOR sizes 9 to 1 5. Reg. $8.95_$5.99 10 Students' Reversible Coats in clothes. $2.98- f gray Reg. $2.49 JUNIOR DRESSES ... The. Palau Roval or blue other side NOTIONS The Palen Renal THIRD FLOOR herringbone tweed, STREET ELOOR water jepe I lent gabordine. Fully lined. Finger-tip length. Sizes 14, 16. Reg. $18.95 -$15.95 50 HANDBAGS 10 pairs Junior Slacks in blue or tan plaid. Sizes 6, 7. Reg. $3.95--$2.95 Reg. $2 to $3.95_ *1 All Labeled os to Fabric Content. CLEARANCE! elut t0% tax

e a a Fabrics or leather in assorted colors and styles. Living Room Furniture S Genuine Leather Handbags in grained envelope or handle Reduced FLOWER calfskin, top styles. V& and V* TRIMMINGS REDUCED Black or brown. Reg. $10 plus 20% tax .. ...$7.50 3 Reg. $49.95 Platform Rockers-824.88 Rog. 50c to $1...10« 20 Kiddie Handbags with in zipper tops Styled for reol comfort with button-tufted high bock. Varied assortment of gardenias, field assorted bright colors. Reg. $1 plus flowers, roses, etc. Mony color com- 20% tax_79e 8 $14.95 Occasional Arm binations suitable for millinery, dress 20 Leather Handbags, top handles,- | j Reg. Chairs__87.88 trims or hair ornaments. 125 in the drawstrings or envelopes in block, Covered in solid shades or plaids in wine or green cotton homespuns. Sturdy group. brown, green or blue. Reg. $7.50, plus mople-finished hardwood frames. 20% tox_ TRIMMINGS Tht $2 Failil Roual HANDBAOS tonal 6 STREET FLOOR Reg. $19.95 ^Occasional Chairs__812.88 I Comfortable channel-back occasional chairs with exposed hordwood mahogany- finished orms. Wine cotton tapestry. 12 CANVAS AND LEATHER Reg. $39.95 Lounge Chairs_818.85 DUFFLE BAGS Comfortably, roomy lounge choirs with button-tufted seats ond backs. Covered with cotton tapestry. Fitted with shoe shine kit, sewing kit and toiletries. Reg* $2.95 to $7.95 ffiCE Khoki with russet leather trim 8|.50 t0 »3.*s * 2 Reg. $59.95 Lawson Club Chairs____828.75 Sturdily built club chairs covered with mohair and cotton in rose or plat tt% tax handsomtily blue. Reversible seots. a For lovelier you, choose Park & • rmt iWMf Rail Rita, 8 fittings 24 Canvas Carry All Bag* with leather with Tilford Face Powder. Whyf 12 pockets for toilet articles. Ton handles and trimming, buckle 3 Reg. $139 Love Seats_____868.50 or closing. navy, Reg. $5, plus 20% or Because among Its lovely shades tax, Khaki, navy russet. 16 or 18 inch Channel back kidney-style love seot. All-metal coil spring underconstruction. $2.50 siies. you will find the smart, true Reg. $2.50 to $2.95, plus 20% Reversible cushion seat. 24 Canvas tax ------$1 to $1.50 shades for your type I You Furlough Bags, water repel- lent with button ond zipper IB 1 Reg. $159 Modern Love Seat___878.50 are closing. Fitted Canvas Army Apron* con- they Khoki or navy. 16, 18 or 20 inch taining 7 to 12 fittings in khaki. Reg. Love seat handsomely styled, sturdily built with metal coil spring underconstruc- •iso*. keyed" Rag. $1 to $3.95, plus 20% $2.95 to $4.95, plus 20% tax, tion and reversible spring-filled cushion. Covered with rose modern cotton tapestry, new l»x.50c to beauty $2.49 $1.50 to $2.50 rVMilTVM Th» PalaU Moral roVMTH PIOOM Shade Selector at *■ tlirvil OOODM cosmetic counters...... Th» Palau JtetcJ ...... MTRRIT FLOOR