Illinois News Index

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 27 Jul 1928, p. 5

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' July ?J, 19~ WILMETTE LIFE 5 Sings at Benefit The Worthen-Carrico Company 1146-48 Wilmette Avenue ·2 Phones-Wilmette 588 and 589 .Four Deliveries Daa, Do You Sew? Here is an opportunity to buy summery Wash Materials at reduced prices! At the pnce these summer fabrics are offered, attractive frocks can be made at a very small cost. Printed designs suitable for either children or "grown-ups" are shown in each fabric. Anne Kanter, lyric soprano, will be one of the soloists at the garden party and musicale the North Shore Congregation Sisterhood will give on August 15, at Bornleigh, the home of Mrs. Moses Born, 955 Sheridan road, Glencoe. Miss Kanter is an artistpupil of George H. Shapiro, operatic coach and composer of songs. Critics say that she has a crystalsoprano voice, beautifully clear trained, v.·ith a very large range. Miss Kanter has poise and self confidence and a splendid stage presence. Her voice is particularly suited' to German lieder and to the modern Russian songs. She will sing a group of original compositions by Mr. Shapiro, songs which are said to be especially interesting for· their Jewish and oriental coloring. They are modern in spirit and Miss Kanter sings them with fine understanding. Regular 50c-65c-75c Materials Reduced to 39c Yard It is unusual indeed to find materials of such evident good quality, priced so low this early in the season. And the variety of fabrics shown make the offer doubly attractive. The lot includes- Summer Water Carnival Will Be Held August IS The third summer water carniYal will be held at the \Vilmette Beach August 15, Daniel M. Davis. Director of Recreation announces. The water carnival is held each year under the auspices of the park board, \Vilmette Beach authorities, and the· recreation board. A program of events for adults and children of all ages has been arranged and entries may be made with either Mrs. ]. P. Caldwell, swimming instructor at the beach, D. C. Stone, boys' swimming instructor, or at the recreation office, Tenth street and Central avenue. Registration will close August 6. Only residents of Wilmette and holders of Wilmette Beach tickets may compete in any of the events with the exception of the 220-yard swim open. to all north shore residents. The program for the day will be: 20-yard swim-Boys under 10 years. 2.0-yard swim-Girls under 10 years. 40-yard swim-Boys 11, 12, 13 years. 40-yard swim-Girls 11, 12, 13 year~. 40-yard swim-Boys 14, 15, 16 years. 40-yard swim-Girls 14, 15, 16 years. 100-yard breast stroke-Open to boys and girls under 17 years of age. · 220-yarct swim-Open to north shore . residents. North shore championship. Plain diving-Boys and girls under 12 years of age. Fancy diving-Boys and girls 12 years and over. Diving _for _2uarters in flour. The feature event of the meet is the north shore championship swim which always draws a large number of entrants. It was won last year by Tom · Greller, who is expected to be among this year's contestants. · Voiles with dainty floral patterns Fast Color Overprints. Fine Batistes . New Printed Dimities Serv~ceable Tissue Ginghams It is an easy matter to make attractive garments when the simple instructions of either Butterick or Pictorial patterns are followed. We have generous stocks of either pattern for you to choose from~ Su01tner Dresses RedUced! Weeks of hot weather are still ahead! You can be prepared with plenty of cool, comfortable frocks, by taking advantage of these reduced prices! Two Attractive Groups at Values to $6 Values to $ 1 o $§.95 Sleeveless, long sleeve and short sleeve models are ·shown in these two groups. There are attractive styles of most every type included. The varieties of · materials are shown below: Printed Linens - Voiles Tub Silks - Prints Plain Linens Rayons Frock~ for Sports-wear, morning-wear, and dresswear are in these groups for you to choose from.

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