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WILMETTE LIFE, FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1924 9 Conference Meets to Select Best of Program Material m the activities of the local clubs 0, and during the season when next ~ timely interest, during the lull s programs are uppennqst in the mmds of the new officers, is the account of the conference of club presidents and program chairmen which is meeting every Thp_ rsday morni'?g during this month in Rec1tal hall, Fme Arts building. At the~e Th_ u :sday morning sessions each ar~1 s t desmng to !lppear before the worn~ s clubs of C~1cago and vicinity is g1ven a few mmutes to set forth his message or to demonstrate his talent. ~ames, dates, terms and questions of 1f!1portance to the clubs represented are d1scussed. Many of the programs heard at clubs from Joliet to Waukegan are resul~s of these Thursday morning meetmgs. Seven years ago, Mrs. Charles S. Clark, of Beverly Hills, founded this organization, unique not only among women, but among men, for its members call attention to it "as the only ?ne of . its kind in the world," and as 1ts pre~1d~nt from the first, she has directed 1t mto a very strong organization co~posed of the presidents, the program chairmen and the heads of each department of 125 clubs. !-t this conference, which meets the th1rd Thursday of each month from Oct ober u~til April, and weekly throughout Apnl a~d. May, many artists appear and are ehmmated, and the program ma~ers learn exactly what they can offer thc1r club members. The artists too arc thus able to make their own 'plan~ for ~he season. It would be almost impossible to estimate the influence this conference has, for it touches the lives o f thous~nds of club women. It sets a very h1gh standard for its own program~, the greatest interest is shown in sec~nng the very best of program matenal a_nd part of its policy is to bring the we1ght of its influence to bear on movements that tend toward cultural moral a~d spiritual development of th~ commun1ty. qne of the pro~rams for next season, wh1ch plays an Important role in a movement of Americanization and w~ich, for this reason, is of especial pnde to the conference, is, "The Makmg of America." Dean Shailer Mathews, Professor ]. Paul Goode and Professor William F. Dodd of the University of Chicago, Professor William Northwestern university James of Horace Bridges, Heinrich Maurer of Lewis institute, John Vennema, consul general for the Netherlands Countess Lisi Cipriani, and J ens J~nsen are among the speakers on this program. "The Fundamentals of American Culture" is another program, with eleven persons of prominence listed as interpreters of this thought who will be available ~~ next season's speakers. In add1t1on to the president, Mrs. Clark, the officers are: Mrs. W. D. Hurbult, Mrs. Elmer A. Eulass and Mrs. Frank N. Prime, vice presidents; Mrs. R. E. Pattison Kline (of Wilmette) recording secretary; Mrs. J. Marc Fowler, corresponding secretary; Mrs. ]. E. Armstrong, treasurer. ye~r Ravinia, sponsoring as it does the best in music for children as welt as adults, has spread throughout the community at large. Interest in the success of the coming season was awakened at the club luncheon given recently by Mr. Eckstein at the Moraine hotel in High land Park to the officers of the north shore and the members of their committees, at which he gave a "behind the scenes view" of what must be done in preparation for a Ravinia season of concert and opera. Stirred into enthusiasm, the chairmen immediately started action and tea s and meetings for the officers and workers have been given in each village prior to the sale of books of admission tickets, now going on. Mrs. A. W. Levy, chairman; Mrs. Perry L. Smithers, vice chairman and secretary; Mrs. Blanche Wanner, 2nd vice chairman, are those directing the work in Wilmette. Miss Isabel Cline is the Kenilworth chairman, assisted by a committee of fifteen . Mrs. Arthur Dean is chairman of the Winnetka branch, with Mrs. Archibald Shaw, vice chairman; Mrs. John Vennema, 2nd vice chairman, and Mrs. Charles F. Sargent, secretary. In Hubbard Woods Mrs. Lewis Wil.Jiams, chairman, and Mrs. Warren Shoemaker, assistant chairman, head a committee of eight; Mrs. Oscar J . We st, chairman; Mrs. Harold E. Foreman, vice chairman, and Miss D'Arcy Orde, secretary, are directing the work of the club in Glencoe. The entire north shore organization is under the direction of: Mrs. Ralph Poole, president; Mrs. Frank R. Greene, Miss Caroline Kirkland, Mrs. George Lytton and Mrs. William Sutherland, vice presidents; Mrs. Arthur Byfield, recording secretary; Mrs. George Parker, corresponding secretary; Miss Juliette Brown, treasurer. Mrs. William Suther.Jand heads . the children's day committee. Winnetka Aaaiata at Tea for Mary S. Allen OMMANDMANT Mary S. Allen of the Women's Auxiliary corps of the London police force was the guest of honor and the speaker at the tea given by the Illinois League of Women Voters on Monday afternoon at the Casino club. She chose as her topic, "Women as Police." Mrs. William G. Hibbard of Winnetka and Mrs. Rocke-feller McCormick poured at the tea taJ>Ie at which Miss Julia Lathrop presided. C the Chicago company during the 192425 season. Miss Lenska was born in Audtshorn, South Africa, and received her musical education at the University of Good Hope at Capetown. She later studied at Milan and Vienna and appeared in opera in several Austrian cities. On coming to the United States, she toured the country, giving more than 100 recitals, and then returned to Europe for further operatic appearances. Douglas Stanbury, born in Canada. comes of a musical family. He stooied under the direction of Otto Morando of Toronto and has been appearing in concert recitals in the east. His repertoire includes many of the heavy baritone roles in Italian operas. 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On the opening day, in addi- ~ ~ 1640 Orrington A·eaue Phooe Eftllatoa 778 tion to registration and preliminary E~MIIIIIIIIttlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllttlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltiiiiiiiUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIAIIIIIIRIIIIIIIJJIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINI committee meetings, a dinner was given ~IIIIIIIIIIIIUUIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUNIRIby the Moline Woman's club at the Rock Island arsenal for the board of directors and the district chairmen During the three-day session, prominent speakers gave talks on Americanization, immigration, and better movies. II Formerly Gairiq Fine Arb 1613 Oninl(toa A·enue, E..-anatGD, ID. Correct Picture Fl'llJDiq Complete line of Hand Carved and .Stock Moulc;ting frames. Framed and Unframed Etchmgs and Pnnts. Greeting Cards and Novelties. Mirrors resilvered and frames refinished. F. I. B. ART SHOP F. I. BARNHART Chicago Opera Company Signa Two New Singers Two new singers have joined the forces of the Chicago Civic Opera company, according to the announ~ ment made today by the management. One, Augusta Lenska, is a mezzosoprano and the other, Douglas Stanbury, is a baritone. Both will make their American operatic debut with Phene Wil. 727 Wino. 7Z7 In THE ORRINGTON ANNEX you enjoy the comfort and pleaeure of your own furniabin.-a, plua complete hotel aemce aupplyinr: maida. linena, .electricity. ice and kitchenette equip. ment. You are free from eYery houaekeepinr care. yet enjoy every home comfort. You aaYe atoraae coata, tool Elaborate Plans for New Home of W. A. C. T HE Illinois Women's Athletic club includes in its membership list many north shore women, many of whom will be engaged from now until June 15 in the drive for more members which commenced on Monday. On Tuesday evening a reception was held at the Belden hotel for the members, campaign workers, junior members and friends of the club. _ · It is expected that ground will be broken on June 15 for the club's new $300,000,000 home which, it is stated, will be the largest and best maintained by any women's organization in this country. The new clubhouse will have the largest ball room in Chicago, and, in addition, resident rooms, bowling alleys, a swimming pool, beauty parlor, Turkish baths and an open air gymnasium on the roof. Not only resident, but out of town guests will be accommodated. We will appreciate a trial order 571 LINCOLN AVE. F Ravinia Club Members Busy Selling Books OR ten years or more Mr. Eckstein has felt that the apprecia. tion of real music has its beginning in the home, and he has felt, it is said, that if Ravinia were to accomplish the purpose to whjch it was dedicated, "it mu st· be more than a private enterprise, it must belong to the people and be a factor in community life." In order that this interest and appreciation might be instilled into the community by the wives and mothers through their families, Ravinia club, comprising 200 women on the north shore from Evanston to Waukegan, sprang into being. Through these members the value of Costs less and Is worth more than any other roofing tile. Our patented process and quantity production bring DOWN the coat. The rich colors and lasting qualities bring UP the value. Ask tor · quotation. The low price wlll surprise you. " rtve Community Branches: EVANSTON BRANCH 1810 Ridge Ave WEST SIDE BRANCH 4660W. 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