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Formert; 1\e Lake Shore News · '. ., AWARDS IN SEAL SALESi tlmette Women Offer Inducements to Salea by Local School Children IS Skating Rink Here? Well, Our Experts Will Talk it Over kiddies this season if the \Vater committee of the Village hoard can find a suitable location for an ice rink and be assured that proper attention will_ he given to the matter of preparmg the pond and keeping it in . hip-shape condition. Rinks established in the village last season were anything but a howling success , members of the board explaintd in disc~ssing the subject, in fact they were virtually a total failure. "It's a matter of giving the construction of a rink some expert at tention," quoth Trustee Paul A. Hoffman at Tuesday's board session. "Now it's done t,~is way-fit'st you take a hose . . . . "Wrong again," chimed in one of his colleagues. "I am a lawyer but know a little about engineering my· sel f and ...." "I beg your pardon, . I am an en~ineer and 1'11 tell you right now that you're on. the wr'?,ng track. Now, as I was saymg .... "Question?" chorused the other trustees. The board voted to authorize the Sewer and Water committee to pro!'eed with an investigation into the feasihilitv of securing a skating rink for the children. It is hoped that a report as to a possible location will be in the hands of the board before the skating season becomes a memory. ----------------~ There'll be skating for Wilmette SEEK BIDS SOON SHOP AT HOME, WANT.AGUEST WILL ON NEW LIGHT SYSTEM FOR.CHRISTMAS? XMAS SL()(iAN Lake Bluff Orphana Again to Be Guests in Wilmette Houaeholda CONSULT Bids for the in;;It;ion .of Wilmette's proposed $300,000 ornamental electric street lighting system will be advertised in the very near future, it was intimated at Tuesday's Village board session. . The Board of Local Improvements of the Wilmette Village board will meet Tuesday evening, December 9, it was announced, to make recommendations for the advertising of bids for the installation of the proposed lighting system confirmation of the ordinance providing for which was given by the County court on Wednesday, November 26. Discussion relative to the recent confirmation of the lighting ordinance by the court consumed a considerable portion of time at Tuesday's board se sion and provoked some spirited repartee, with President Zipf and Trustees Bak· er and Drayer, as the principals, the former maintaining a staunch defense o[ the Village's action in hastening court confirmation by settlement with certain objectors, while Baker and Drayer eemed to question the propriety of the procedure which resulted in the confirmation. · Wealth ef Chriatmaa Sqgeationa to Be Found ill Shopa of Village FIRST PRIZE THIS LIST have ~san omen Make CaDvua .of Homea and Storea Sales of Christmas Seals for the ChiTuberculosis Institute by school will be stimulated this year by of prizes which have been Wilmette women. The grand is to go to the school sell· largest number of seals per is a silver cup, which will l>e on in the show windows of the RenDrug company on Central avenue. g other prizes to be given out ral sets of posters, in bright which will be given to every class worth of seals, an intere~t on health to every child who of more than $5 worth and a or volley ball to every school over $50 worth of the seals. cup was donated by the follown: Mrs. W. F. Seng, Mrs. Clark Baker, Mrs. John A. HoffMrs. Carl Widney, Mrs. EdDolan, Mrs. Donald Maxwell, L. M. Cozzens, Mrs. Charles ardt, Mrs. E. J, Hoffman, Mrs. Mrs. Mprton L. Patterrs. Thompson and Mrs. . Boylston. The engraving was through the courtesy of ]. E. 1322 Central avenue, Wilmette. reported that Kenilworth children already have sold o£ seals as against $100 last year. Early returns of indiate that all of the aeala sold. laatit.te Make. Aw.,. The awards will be made by the ChiTuberculosis Institute, sometime the tirst of the year. Mrs. Charles in charge of the Wilmette, and Winnetka district ~ks, the offer of prizes has vast enthusiasm in the schools the sale of seals is very enso far. school children are not the ones pushing the Christmas ~al can be vouched for by north shore men. The women of the difare uniting in a drive to than have ever been sold beThey are making a canvass of of business and private homes the purpose of leaving no stone that all may have a chance to to one of the most worthy that ever solicited help. 13,500,000 seals were sold in and Cook county last year. the proceeds from those sales, chest clinic examinations were the tuberculosis specialists of School nurses inspected children in the year; 40,000 home were made by traveling nurses ; more than 14,000 exauunawere conducted at the infant wei· and dental clinics. This year there 40,000,000 seals on hand to be sold three times the number of 1923. must be sold to enable the into keep up the good work. Have bought your share? Methodiat Young Women Sponaor Idea Freda and Ray, Melvin and FararQ. as well as Mary and Gilbert, Victoria ·md George and scores of other little tots from the Lake Bluff orphanage will have a jolly time this Christmas as guests of Wilmette houstholders. The custom of previous years will be repeated this season when the little fellows will be the adopted children of Wilmette families for a day joining in the Christmas dinners and a day of genuine fun. As usual, the Philathea society of the Wilmette Parish Methodist Episcopal church is sponsoring the entertainment of orphans on Christmas day. Through this group the children are allotted to various families. Several children already have found homes for Christmas, but those represented in the list below have yet to be invited and assured a Merry Christmas. Some 5· Year Olda The list includes children si~ years of age and older. It is announced, however, that there are additional youngsters in the five-year old dass who also are looking forward to a joyous Christmas Day in Wilmette. Families interested in having one -or more of the orphans as their Christmas guests are requested to communicate without delay with Mrs. William MacMortan, Wilmette 78D, chairman of th~ comanittee which hu ch-arge of the allotment of the children. The youngsters will be brought to Wilmette on Christmas morning under guidance of the Philathea society and returned by the young women in the evening. "l'h"· An Anilal»le The list of 'available children, including ages, follows: Aalto, Freda .. lt Mar·ochl, Aalto, Ray ... 10 Ornella . . . . 1J Barthollc, Mauochl, Melvin . . . . . II Fernanda .... U Bernacchl, Marwochl, Dina .......... U Mar~uerlte . . I Bernacchl, Peteraon, Fararo . . . . . . 8 Florence . . . 8 Bishop, Amoa .. 9 Peterson, Bishop, Pauline 7 Elmer . . . . . 10 Bad ell, Philip ... 6 Peterson, Badell, Paul · . 8 Edna · . . . . . . 8 Clark. Kenneth 8 Peterson, Clark, Philip ... 10 Margaret ... 11 Clark, Eugene .12 Pera, Erena ·. 11 Dlmodlca, Pratt, Chaa. . .10 VIctoria . · · . . 8 Pratt, Homer .··. T Dlmodlca, Ray, Harold .... 6 Geor~e . . . . . . 9 "Russell, Dunn, George .. 12 VIrginia ..... t Dunn, Gilbert. .10 Rupert, Bobble 7 De yo, Clyde. . . 9 Schubert, Eaton, Edgar .. 12 Richard ..... Ellsworth, Schubert, Keith . . . . . . 8 Evelyn ..... . Grover, Mary· .16 8 Pj~~~:~ine 15 Haakell, Spellman, George ... · · · 8 Elisabeth . · 12 H':f:~~o~.. 15 Sp;~~~~ .... · t Hassett. Frank 10 Tanser, Ralph .. 7 Lake, Elll ... · · .15 Turner, John ... 10 Latka. Turner Stetra . . . . . . H Margaret . . . 11 Moore, Bennie .. 8 Updike, Donald 8 Moore, Allen . . 6 Walker, Ja.ck ... 6 Morco, Peter .. 11 Owen, Herbert .. 6 Morco, John .. 13 North, Billie .... 7 Convenience of Home Sboppm·., · £m-L--!--~ ~...u l.dyer.reek. nt to d ap- OPERA CLUB IN SEASON OPENER "Cheny Bloaaoma" to Be Given Toniaht The operetta, "Cherry Blossoms," will be rendered by the Opera and Drama club of Wilmette tonight and Saturday night in tile auditorium of Byron Stolp school. "This," advance . notice raid, "is a real opportunity for music lovers and others in the village to see a really good musical light operetta, will be the fint &~ of the IIOci&w· . · Cecil Morgan, who will also play tbt hero role. He will be supported by Miss AlliCs Biesimeier, who will P~)' the, ~rt of the lovely Japanese maiden, M1ss Cherry Blossom.' "With 'Cherry Blossoms,' the society opens its fourth successful season, a cir· cumstance set forth as proof that the north shore appreciates and wants pro· ductions such as 'Cherry Blossoms.' "The society wishes to remind its friends that the plays are not given for profit, but that every cent goes into giving more elaborate and more entertaining productions," continues a notice. "For instance, all the proceeds from 'Cherry Blossoms' will go for the followY!g items : costumes, sce~e~y, ro:yalties, di· rector, orchestra, prmtmg, tickets, ad· vertising and use of hall for and play nights. Any balanc::e at the end of the seasGn is always given to some worthy community charity. "An interesting innovation of tonight's and Saturday's performances will be a complete orchestra to make the rendering of this operetta even more delightful. "'Cherry Blossoms' is one performance you cannot afford to miss," it is em· phasized, "The curtain will rise at 8 :IS at the ·Byron C. Stolp auditorium. Tickets may be obtained at the door, from club members or at Wilson's Bakery~" LEGION DINNER NEXT THURSDAY Wilmette Post to Entertain State Commander The Wilmette American Legion annual post dinner and Past Commanders' night will be held Thursday evenin~r. December 11, at 7 o'clock, at the Wilmette Woman's Club. State Commander Howard P. Savage will be the guest of honor. and principal speaker, and will conduct the installation services for the new officers. assisted by the seventh district committeeman. Fred V. McGuire. All Past Commanders of the Wilmette Post wilt be present at the dinner, and will receive the customary decoration which is given to the members who served in that capacity. The culinary arrangements will be in charge of the American Legion auxiliary-and that should need no further comm<"nt; those who have had the good fortune to attend previous dinners will appreciate the fact that the efforts of these promise a sumptuous rep_ast. The officers who wilt be installed on this occasion are Ralph C. Wessel, commander, Major Boddie, vice-commander, Harry Flentye, finance officer, Chester Ambler, sergeant· at- arms, Rev. Leland H. Danforth, chaplain. Daniel G. Stiles, Fred Lieppen, and Past Commander Lea J. Orr, trustees. Members of the post are highly gratified by the attendanC'e of State Commander Savage and the men are expecting a record turn-out for the occasion. Incidentally, post officers are urging all Wilmette ex-service men who have not filed applications for the state bonus to do so immediately. Application blanks may be secured at the Wilmette State Bank and at the Legion head<?uarters. ':fhe post ~tands ready to asstst ex-servtce men m any way possible. __..... By E. W . W. With Thanksgivinc a ~ry, Wilmette shop and store owners have ~ ed into the busy rush of Chriatmu ,..._ ness and this week finds the merchalita and their patrons engagbl io the Inaugural bargaining of what promises to develop into a record holiday s~ season. Shop- windows are displaying a _,.,. or Christmas gift suggestions, while helves, cases and tables are w·blecl with an almost unlimited stock of co.imodities guaranteed to quicken the iJt. terest of the buying public and ~ the demands of the most exacting shoppiaa list. Coa,_i_t To Shop Hen The Christmas rush has started aa4 the merchants are prepared to ofter their friends and neighbors most exceptioMI opporturuties to ~ure gifts withoat thealmost inevitable inconvenience Dill aly-burly of the mad pre-holiday n-'t loop bargaining. Many of these Christmas are to be found iit the ~ contained in this issue of Wn.,IIITI'& Ltn. Still more will be seen In tile ._ sue of December IZ, which is to be attractive Sh<lppet's Special ~ worthy of the careful scrutin)' of ~ prospective baJer. Buyi,. in t hoee Christmu time, as at any MUOil lll. year, offers especial inducraenta ... conveniences in that first quality artie. . may be purchased at comparatiYe In modem well-or-dered shops and smn. from per~ts who are personalt, K· quainted with and interested io their leilow townsmen. Courtesy, service _. full value are factors uppermost in tile minds of the progressive local merchant who deals with the buyinc public of his own community not only at the holiday season but throughout the year. The merchants are particularly anxioaa the Christmas shoppen feel free to inspect the otlerin1s of tbe home ....._ "Seeing is believinc," standa fot"t!' u their motto, and they are not afraid · display their waru and assume per-t responsibility for the qualitJ o( tiMir commodities. Wn,W:Jt'M't. Lltt reposes the utmMt confidence in the absolute intqrity of the merchants who advertise in these colulnlw and commends them to the Christmu s....-a. an-. and ~hoppers. --------- UGHTLESS BICYa.ES NEW MENACE TO CAR DRIVElS Acting Chief Henry Brautiaaa itsued an appeal through Wn,MIC'M'S Lt n todily asklnc parents to cooperate with the police departmeat in preventing children from riding .... lighted bicycles on the streets at niaht. There have been several narrow escapes ftoom serious accidents freaa that cause recently and Chief Braatigan points out that it is a very d...,_ gerous practice for the cbiklrea. as well as hazardous for motorists who mar. be forced to wreck their automobiles in an attempt to avoid injuring a child. "I have seen and heard of several near accidents," said Chief Brautipa. "and the ridin&' of bicycles withoat lights must stop. In the first place it is likely to cau e serious accideat· and in the econd place it is in violation of the Village ordinance re~uir ing bicycles to carry lights at n11ht. If it doesn't stop we shall have to make an example of some children in order to curb the practice. But that will be unnecessary if the parents will cooperate with me and see that t children do not ride at night withcMit proper lights." .... Proceed with Plana for Central Avenue Extenaion Extension of Central avenue from its present west terminus to Ridge avenue is to be considered by the Streets and Alleys committee of the Village board as the result of action taken by the trustees Tuesday when they authorized the committee to confer with interested property owners relative to securing the land located on the prospective extension. The committee is to confer with the property owners without delay and will report to the board at an early meeting. The extension would open another west traffic artery in the village and greatly relieve the increasin~ conjestion on Wilmette and Lake .. venues, it was pointed out at Tuesday's board meeting. first all-music program of the Wilmette Sunday Evening season will be given this Sunevening at the First Congregachurch, Wilmette, at 7:30 program will be in the nature recital by Madame Clara ns, d~uJ;rhter of Mark Twain, ife of Ossip Gabrilowitsch, diof the Detroit Symphony ora.dame Clemens is a vocal artist ieved reputation. Her voice is Ito, perfectly trained, rich and In her are combined naturfi~e gifts of oersonality, mind, yo1ce. She is primarily a singer tnterpreter of songs-of the great songs which have come down to from the past, of the great songs our own time, of the deceptively le folkson(ls which utter the griefs of the people. Few have so deeply into the literature g. and few have been so suctn re-creating the atmosphere e&c h individual work. _ _____ Only $45 a front foot for Winnetka Property! pWNER MUST SELL LOT ON Cherry St., Winnetka: 76x180 at $45 per foot. $1 ,000 down, $40 per month. Addren \VInnetka Talk, 393. Dialikea Wife'· Cookinr and Aclminiaten Beatina Fred Montanaro, of Ridge avenue, Wilmette was fined $25 and costs by Jud~e D: M . Mickey in the ."Wilmette police court Wednesday momtng on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Montanaro was arrested Tuesday night by Sergeant Borre and Patrolman De Groot on the complaint of his wife who said that he had been beating her. Mrs. Montanaro said that her husband had returned from work drunk that evening and after indulging in caustic com· ment regarding the meal she was preparing proceeded t~ abuse her. ~he fled and enlisted the a1d of th8 pohre who locked him up. She told in court how Montanaro on previous occasions, had kicked her' and at one time had blackened her eyes. Magistrate Mickey wa~ed ~ontanaro that if he were brought tn agatn a sentence· to a term in the Bridewell would be the pc;nalty. Col. Denman Reaipa u Chief of Wilmette Police Cot. Albert L. Denman has formally resigned as Chief of Police of Wil· mette to accept a position with VicePresident elect Charles G. Dawes at Washintrton. He has been on a three months leave of absence, accompanying Dawes on his campaign tour. Col. Denman came to Wilmette in October 1923 and was responsible for the or~ani:z:ation of the Wilmette Junior Police. He will go to Washmaton as Dawes' personal bodyauard. Look Into the WANT ADS for Good Investments WANT AD DEAl) LINE WEDNESDAY NOON C. OF C. MEETING The Wilmette Chamber of COIDmerce will hold its reaular Dec:emMr meetin&' in the As embly room of the Village ball Monday eveninJ', Decaaber 8, at 8 o'clock. About 20 aew members. eeured in a recent ~ paign, will be formally takea iato membership at this ~tin1.