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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 May 1924, p. 12

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12 WILME'ITE LIFE, FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1924 Every Sewing Need Effective Trimmings OCIAL Presbyterian Church Scen. e of Pretty Wedding PRETTY Spring wedding was solemnized last Sat~rday evenincr at the Wilmette Presbyterian church when Mtss Phyllis Sm;ll, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Small, 411 Maple avenue. became the bride of. ~erle C. Nutt, son of Mr. an~ Mrs. Lester E. :\utt of Moline, Ilhnots. The Rev. George P. Magtll read the sen·ice at 8:30 o'clock. . . . . The bride's gown was of white crepe satm m~de m stmJ?le hnes, with bodice and skirt embroidered in a rose destgn. A wtde band of lace edged with lilies-of-the- -=;;:;=-:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii valley held the tulle veil tp the · ,-;; head, and weet peas, valley lilies, and orchid formed the shower bouquet. Mrs. Vere Nutt, the matron of honor ·w as gowned in white georg~tte and lace over shell pink silk, with a girdle of larkspur blue, and she carried pink roses and sweet peas. The bridesmaids were the Misses Jean Miller of Sturgis, Michigan, Marie Hayssen of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Dorothy McKinlay and Laura Nowak of Beverly Hills, all of whom were dressed in gowns of sheer white lace over silk in rainbow shades, and they carried bouquets of spring flowers in contrasting colors. The little ribbon stretchers, Doris Heaton of Kenilworth and Betty Jane Mills, cousins of the bride, wore dainty taffeta dresses of pink and blue. The pages were Stoddard Small and Gilbert Day. Vere Nutt was his brother's best man, and the ushers were: Harold McKelvey and Russell Whorton of' Moline, Albert Barber of Chicago, and George Kinsman of Beverly Hills. · Three hundred guests attended the reception held at the church Mra. Merle c. Nutt at the close of the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Nutt left for a motor trip after which they will be at home in Moline where Mr. Nutt has built a home, and where he is associated in business with his father. Pla S a CORJ nenc~ A Fountain Square A New Service in Our Art Needlework Shop Many women who use good judgment, practice economy and enjoy beautiful things are unaware of the great possibilities in Fancy Art Needlework. Just think of the beautiful things you can make for yourself, your home and for gifts to friends. The lack of confidence in their ability to do fancy work keeps some from attempting this interesting work. Here is our solution. We have secured the services of Mrs. Phillmore, an expert in all needlework, who will give our patrons free instructions ·in knitting, crocheting, embroidering and beading every afternoon between 2-and 4 p. m. Consulting privileges at all times. to L selves th rangemen biggest ~ season, t be given the surro1 and 21, western In addl popcorn, that one "'county a fashio1 Duncan room wli be follow Mrs. :R Burnham1 las ·comJ The tow Granger Blair fo A. Prest Bruce 11 MJorris 1 Marsh f Foresma Kenilwo anston. Thomas tions an bee and men of Mrs. Ca \\'esterho are the Ernst vo orations; Mrs. Wa \\' ilson, AllcnWi Sevent 0. socic nesday Lake av ganizatio women on phih The aft ness and conventi Attractive New Pieces Available For Simple Hand Embroidery N. K. E. C. Students Plan Spring Festival have been issued to alumnae and friends of the NaI NVITATIONS tional Kindergarten and Elementary college for the spring festival, "The Pageant of Seasons," to be given by the students of the college at the Evanston Country club on Tuesday evening, June 3. The spring festival is an annual event and judging from those that have been given at the college in the past, the fame of which has traveled even to the north shore, the festival this year with the lovely new clubhouse as a setting, will indeed be a beautiful event. The Junior Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare society meet on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. A. Wheelock, 718 Ninth street. Mrs. Carl Widney, who was the assistant hostess, presided at the brief business meeting, as the chairman was out of town. It was decided that all future business meetings should begin at 2 o'clock, with the first hour devoted to a business meeting, during which the members will sew for the Welfare station. At 3 o'clock all who wish to, may play bridge or mah jongg, contri1>uting a small sum of money to the sewing fund. Those who prefer to, may sew. Tea will be served as usual at 4:30. Mrs. Widney reported that aft'er paying all expenses for the play, "The Four Darlings," a sum of $150 was cleared by the auxiliary. -o-- Mrs. daughtem Central last Fric o'clock l Willi~w.. ~and, w part of ]. Maho at luncH Stamped Serving Aprons, SOc Attractive aprons of fine count muslin in natural, pink and blue. They are stamped in charming designs for the simple lazy daisy stitch. Ma Jongg Table Covers, $1.95 Card table size covers with pocket hems, stamped for embroidered characters with the initials of the four winds. The covers are tangerine, offering good contrast for embroidery. Very Complete Display of Yarns, Crochet Thread, Embroidery Floss and Beads First Floor-Center Aisle r I I Special Selling of NOVELTY RATINE $2.25 Values $1.50 yd. Here is an unusual opportunity to purchase timely, summery fabrics in a most complete assortment of colors and patterns at great savings. All are imported materials, 40 inches wide and are shown in fancy plaids, checks and stripes, beautiful in color combination. The annual Victoria day luncheon of the Daughters of the British Empire in Illinois will be held on Saturday, May 24, at the Hotel LaSalle, at 1 o'clock, in celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday. Mrs. Gray Brown. 212 South Grove avenue, Oak Park, is in charge of reservations. -o-- M iss Eleanor Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ]. M. Brown, 1010 Central avenue, and Miss Dorothy Hall, dau~hter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Hall, 500 Central avenue, are returning on Tuesday from Sullins college, Bristol, Virginia. -oM iss Elizabeth Simmons returned from Madison to spend last week-end with her mother, Mrs. Frank Simmons, 1040 Ashland avenue, who is convalescinFt from a severe fall she had some time ago. -o-- Dress Fabrics-First Floor Otis L. Heath who is again residing in Wilmette, at 830 Central avenue, left on Tuesday for a visit with his hthl'r anJ mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Heath of Newark, New Jersey. -oEdward Heckler returned from Madison last week to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Heckler, 1109 Greenwood avenue, over the week-end. -oMr. and Mrs. 0. E. Fuchs, 007 Lake avenue, announce the birth of a daughter, Edwina Mary, April 24. -o-Mrs. Edna Day of East Orange, New Jersey, was a guest last week at the MeKeighan home, 1606 Forest avenue. The Travel class met recently in Glencoe at the home of Mrs. Henry Pierce Pope. The luncheon which, in pretense, was served on the liner "LaBelle" going from Cherbourg to Paris, was enjoyed by all the travelers. Mrs. Haskins, who gave the afternoon's reading, chose as her subject, "Livingston in Africa." -<>The Domecon, the domestic science club of New Trier high school, very cordially invites the public to see the attractive fashion revue and food playlet to be given by the girls of the club on Wednesday afternoon, May 28, at 3 :15 o'clock in the school auditorium. -<>Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lodwick, who have been living in Centerville, Iowa, have returned to the north shore. They have taken a furnished apartment in Winnetka where they will reside until they build a home in Deerfield, Mrs. Lodwick is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Nichlos, 816 Forest avenue. -<>Mrs. William Schmedtgen, 710 Greenleaf avenue, plans to go east the last of next week to attend the commencement festivities at Wellesley coltege. Her daughter, Miss Dorothea who is vice president of the sinio'r class, is the chairman of the Tree Day committee. -o-M iss Peggy MacLean of Greenwood avenue, left on Monday for co.mmencement and for her class reumon at National Park seminary. Miss Eloise Arms, another of last June's graduates, expects to attend the graduation festivities. -<>-Lawrence Skewes sails for Englaf!d on the Leviathan on May 24. He wtll Pnter the Royal Academy of Music in London on Tune 1, to receive instruction under Tobias Matthay for an indefinite period of time. -o-Mr. and Mrs. William R. Sinks, 25 Crescent place, and her daughter, Mrs. Esselsgroth, entertained at an informal neighborhood tea on Thursday afternoon. -o-Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cole of Highland Park have announced the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Cole was Miss Catherine Gardner ot Wilmette. -oMrs. S. H. Darst, 727 Central avenue, entertained twelve out-of-town guests at luncheon on Tuesday. Miss ing for ing a lesley VIi Louise, to sail Europe, mer. Mrs. wood a week where s Mrs. J wood a weeks ~

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