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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Jun 1924, p. 3

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ARDEN SHORE CAMP OPENS 500 Mothers and Children Take Poaaeuion of New Screened Cottqea HOSPIT~L Daily Deliveries -:- Fountain .Square Evanston VACATION ACCESSORIES TOTS THERE fairy Godfather, . Mother Good to "Guests" The summer se~son at Arden Shore camp opened Fnday morning June 27, when t~e first group of soo' mothers and chtldren 'came out from their crowded hot:nes to enjoy the rest and the go~d ttmes that await them at open at~ camp-the only free camp . near Chtcago. . Numbered in tbjs first group are 30 ltttle. convalescent boys, from Chicago ~ospttals, who will occupy the Willtts cottage, and across the green will b~ found 30 small, pale convalescent gtrls, all of whom will have a chance to grow ~trong and rosy before the sum":ler ts over. In the beautiful Ham!ll cotta~e one may see 30 undernounshed gtrls from the Vocational bun;au. All of these children will recet_ve t~e same expert care and the sp.ectal dtet that works such wonders wtth the boys in the winter. Han Fairy Godmother I . The 25 little Cinderellas, most ~f them motherless and themselves "little mothers," will ~nd that a · regular godmother has gtven them a beautif?l new cottage under the big trees, nght OJ! t~e bluff overlooking the lake. The fatry godmother is Mrs. Arthur F. Tuttle, '<' f Winnetka, and the cottage was built in memory of her mother, Mrs. James Houghteling. Perhaps nobody ever heard of a fairy godfather, but these little girls have one and he has sent out a whole troop of dolls so that each little girl who is there during the summer may have a 'doll to love and to take home with her when she goes. In open water or tanks, grey, the most Every garment is ·made from virgin . Many of the mothers have surprises natural shade is recomm, enc;led by health m sto.-e for them also when tn~y wo.ol knitted into fine jersey weaves, so find themselves and their familie s authoriti-es as the most sensible and sanithe elasticity of rubber every time it has quartered in charming screened cottary suit to wear. Entrants in local you put it' on. Plain colors and pretty tages instead of the old tents. Across tank classes are requested to use these. stripes are used on one-piece styles and the playground from Cinderefla lodge Cv!:~;.vu ~.,o. "TTOI.1!~~ Ita.~ are thwe of these cottages one of ~"::v:~ieee ef£A4h -...,&t~ b..lto. them ~gift of J. J. Charles, of EvAt $7.50, an all worsted anston, one given by Mrs. ·George At $6.50; we are showing a At $5.00, one par'ticular' all Atlantic City suit has a conA. Mason, of Highland Park, and one Bradley, reinforced worsted, worsted fiapper model wool trasting skirt, white belt and built in memory of L. J. Lamson. rib-stitch suit. Contrastin1 col· is shown in a beautiful range three Navajo stripes in skirt ored piping and side stripe Li·e iD Cottap· of solid colors. A suit deand chest. charm, ' adds All the mothers with tiny babies sjgned for real service. will live in cottages this year as the Matherville jZroup has been augmented by three little houses. One of these is called Wilmette Cottage and was given by friends of the camp, in Wilmette; another comes from a dip.ner ---·Dashing all woorjersey robes have warmth as well as smartness to club of ten members, also in Wil offer you. Navy, brown and scarlet are very popular and have contrastmette, and the third is the gift of the Service club of Chicago. ing trimmings . .If the weather man had not handed out such a shocking brand of weather Second Flo.,this spring several more cottages would have been ready for occ~pancy when camp opened on Friday. These others are in the process of construction and will be fini shed as soon as possible. Three of them have been given ~ Sud Paib, tOe, 31c. by the following or~anizations: The Bathing Suib For Camp Fire Girls, of Wilmette; the \..._ Arden Shore Boys Alumni association, Girla and Boya Sud Moalda and Screen, and the staff, past and present. of $1.75 to $4.95 tOe to 7Sc Arden Shore camp. Of the others, two will be built by the Jelke family, - Waders for tiny folks and of Chicago, and one will be the gift swimming suits for older Sail Boats, 25c. of Mrs. Norman Harris, of Winnetka. children are shown in all Ho·pital b Enlarred wool jersey styles and every Sanely Aady, SOc and $1.00. The hospital, which was originally imaginable color. built by Mr. and Mrs. Willits, of Highland Park, boasts an addition Garclen Seta, 2Sc. Boy'1 Two-Piec:e which has been supervised and largely contributed to by Mrs. W. E. CasselSuits $4.95 Water Volley Balla, $4.51. berry. White shirt and navy This has been the year when a great Second Floor trunks with white belts. many things have had to be repaired or replaced at the camp. The pier Grey Tank Suits for Girls had to be repaired at a cost of $1.300 and Boys, $2.00, $2.95, $3.95. and the old water pipes, laid when Women'· Bathin1 First Floor the camp was in its infancy, have Capa ZSc to $1.00 bad to be replaced throughout the grounds with larger and permanent Close-fitting rubber caps cast iron pipe. This and necessary in pretty shades are ofrepairs on the sewage system will cost fered in many new styles. close to $5,000. Both Mrs. McGre~r Adams and Mrs. Robert Gregory have Select yours tomorrow. contributed generously to these improvements, but still there remains Women'· Bathin1 a large sum to be taken care of. Sboea SSe to $1.50 Many of the blankets have worn out and will just have to he replaced High and low shoes in at a cost of some $300. These and ~ Men'· One-Piece rubber or canvas. All I" minor repairs have added greatly to desired c.olor combinathe year's expense budget. Swimmina Suits Men's Bathing tions are available. Thin1· Camp Need· Shirts and T runlu People interested in the camp are $3.50 to $6.00 First Floor asked to visit it to. see how things are $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 ea. Boy'· One-Piece carried on. "Bradley" and other well The announcement from Mrs. JosePh Heavy worsted wool jerknown lines are represented Combinatiopa, $3.50 ]. Siddatl, president of the Arden sey, well made, all edge Shore association. states that amon~ Sizes 26 to 34 made just here in fine quality wool doubly bound. Many pretty other things needed are mirrors and jer. eys. Beautiful new solid bathing suits for the children in the color combinations to suit like the men's two-piece c,olor and gay body stripes tyles only that shirt and camp. There are not nearly enough your individual desire may suitable for men and young to fill the needs. be made up when stocked in trunks are sewed to- men. Contributions sent to Mrs. E. D. gether. Belt included. this manner. Parmelee, treasurer of the Ardt'n Shore asso':iation, O~rington hot~I, be credrted to the vd1~ lage~ from which they come. Colored Flannel Skirts $12.95 and $13.95 These skirts are remarkably attractive in their soft quality and new shades. Canary, powder blue, rust, grey and tan are very pretty in these models. Pleats and fancy stitching trim them. · ;Envelope and Step-In Chemise . · $1.75 to $3.50 Charming styles of fine muslin, longcloth and batiste are made with self or lace straps, also built· up shoulders. Some are smartly tailored, while others have lace, hand embroidery or imitation filet . trimming. . .. Summer'S Seaside Styles Tank Suits for WOMEN Bathing Sui~ for WOMEN Tweed Knickers $3.50 and $3.95 Gray and brown mixtures with buttoned cuffs and belt of self material are ideal garments for motoring and picnics. $3.95 to $8.95 $2.50 and $3.95 Khaki Hiking Suits $3.95 poe f'ts, e t a ,knfcker!l are made with toned · cuff. Jersey Beach RObes $g.so and _~.9s Khaki Kaickera, $US Khaki Sbirta, $Z.5I Khaki Miclcliea, $2.25 aad $Z.50 Khaki Coats, $US Valuee, fncft but. $t.t5 Tweed Ridin1 Breeches, $7.5e Firsl Floor Fibre Auto Cases ' 24-inch. $12.50 26-1nch, $13.00 28-inch, $13.50 Waterproof vulcanized fibre cases, in black only, are sturdily constructed for road travel. The metal drawbolt catches and heavy locks add to the security of the contents. Childteri's Seaside Equipnient ~:.. . 7 )[._ 28:ct Suit C.... $S.M to $Z3.80 Tranliq Bap $8.00 to $31.80 Picnic . Equipment The call of the great outdoors suggests motor trips and picnics, which in turn demand tasty lunches. All the conveniences that make serving out in the woods a pleasure and an economy are presented here for your selection . Wooden Platea, 6 ia a pack· qe, Paper Napkiaa, per 180, 2Sc Wued Paper, per roD, Sc. Paper Drinkiq Capa, per doaen, lie. Paper Spoaaa and Forlu, I iD packqe, to $t.ZS. tOe. tOe. '"'0-~- Flags for Independence Day Sizes 3x5 to 7xH ft . ~.SO to $19.75. Sizes 3x5 to 6xl2 ft. $Z.75 to $8.75. Sizes 3x5 to 5x8 ft. $125 to $2.75. Smalt Fla s and Bunting in larae a sortment. AD Wool Flaa· Part Wool Flaa· Cottoa B·W.. ~· ~vanston, w~l "b~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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