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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 24 May 1929, p. 31

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May 24, 1929 WILl._tETTE LJFE ~1 LAlJSONLl ·CLUB OPENS .;r FORMALLY ON MAY 30 Famous Wisconsin Estate·of Victor Lawson Converted into Great Country Club Many residents and golf club mem·bers of the north shore area are interested in the opening on May 30, of the new home of Chicago's newest and smartest out-door colony, the Lawsonia Country club, in the heart of rural Wisconsin on the shores of Green Lake. The recently completed $1,000,00{} club house, designed by Benjamin H. Marshall and decorated by Mrs. John Alden Carpenter, occupies the site of the old Victor F. Lawson residence on Lone Tree point, one of the most picturesque spots on the lake. · With its ou ::loor swimming pool, its promenades and gay awnings, this rendezvous of . Chicago's smart set will suggest a bit of the Lido or Deauvitle. The club occupies a tract of 1,400 acres, with four miles of shore line. and with miles of automobile drives and bridle paths winding in and out among the wooded hills. It was on this estate that its former master, Mr. La\\·son lavished millions of dollars and yea~s of care. It has been acquired recently by a group of wealthy Chi-· cagoans for dub Purposes, where such sports as golfing, yachting, motorboating, fishing, archery, and fox hunting may be enjoyed by members. Tract Ia Bird Haven In the club grounds, wild life is safe, for the entire tract is set apart as an Audubon . society bird refuge. The motorist or the equestrian almost at every turn will startle a pheasant, a covey of quail or partridge, or a lone woodcock. More than 13() varieties of birds have been observed (here in a single season, and Lawsonia is in the path of the wild duck migration. Every species of tree and shrub known to the north temperate zone will be found there. In addition to the 1,750,000 trees, one of America's most lavish display of lilacs is just now in full bloom. These are all French varieties, including such rare species as Mme. Perrier, Congo, Jules Le Blanc, Mme. Andre, and President Lou vet. Supplementing the present 18-hole golf course, a new $250,000 course. designed by Langford and Moreau, is under construction, and will be ready for play by August. Four championship tennis courts will be available to tournament players. Contains Landing Field Among the picturesque building on the groun~ls are the privately-owned Anne Hathaway cottage and Glengary, a thatch-roofed lodge remodeled from an old stQ!!.C barn, and the 75-year-old log cabin on the now grass-gTo\vn Green Bay- Marquette coach road, used as a summer residence by Charles E . ~r atthews of Oak Park. The club is supplied with fresh vegetables and fruits from the greenhouses which were once the pride of Mr. Lawson, while a herd of blue-ribbon Guernseys, al so an inheritance from the Lawson regime, furni shes the dairy produ,£ts. An aviation fi eld, as well as a k .. nding in the yacht harbor for amphibians. will afford accommodations to wee kend guests who elect to wing their wav to this \Visconsin paradise from Chicago or the north shore villages. Thomas White and Tom Smith, both freshman at New Trier High school, left immediately after school last Friday to motor to Champaign in Tom Smith's car, to attend the athletic meet. They reached Champaign, but were forced to abandon the automobile and come home on the train. SHORE Feature Announcement . C R._UI/E ··· u dODe only by the ol AtUmalfcl, "dream thipofcru.lla." A perfect Itinerary 1tudded with le~~CUt'e ewntt-Madelra'· fairy.. lalld BaD, ChdJtmu In the Holy Land, the world'· aayeat New Year' · Eve bl Cairo, India- Java- Slam at their cool lovelieat, Japm In plum..blouom time, and 10 arou.nd the world. Com no more than the uaual world crulae-from $2000 ~ · de luxe. ThU winter- 3 t:. · 1 new porta maldna 81 dazzling placa, In 137 daya. From New York · Dec.Z. Now'a the time One to reeerve choice apace Ms'i:tl~ -yoUI' local aaent or ShoN B...,..aa R. S~ Elworthy, Steamship General Agent, 'H E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Ill., 'l'elephone Wabash 1904. IMPORTANT This Same Sort of Experience and Service Is Also to Be FouQd in Hattstrom 8 Sanders Photographic Departments. W. A. Garrity Optician 26 years' experience Asst. Mgr. Photo Depts. A. Jensen Detty Oestreich Office Manager 15 years' experience 1 The "Modette" style of bridge eliminates also the pressure of the temple bows over the ears because of its resting position on nose, temples merely keeping lenses in position and adjustment.· The "Modette" bas a style all its own that is appreciated by discriminating folk. Beautifully . engraved White Gold, can be used with any shape or style of lenses. Illustration is the popular Colonial style FOR HIGHLAND PARK and the North Shore Our large North Shore patronage has often prevailed upon u's to open a store in convenient territory where a car can be parked with ease. and it is with great pleasure that we are ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF OUR NEW STORE at 391 Central Ave. Highland Park, Ill. This store will be completely equipped in every detail to give the same quick. efficient and careful optical service to be found m our Evanston store. A complete lens grinding plant is on the premises where lenses can be made and ground often within the hour. The Photographic Department will carry a full line of Cameras. Kodaks, Motion Picture Equipment, Film Rental Library, Developing and Printing. etc. Be Clean We extend an invitation to everyone to come in and inspe([ two of the most beautiful and complete optical establishme~ts in America. See the interestmg scientific manufacture of lenses from the start to finish. Dispose of garbage the modern way. Stop the flies, odors and untidiness that go with the old-fashioned garbage can. ln·tall an Adams Underground Garbage Receiver The can is protected by a coppershell, buried in the gtound, 'V. \th cast iron top. Raise the lid with your toe, drop in the garbage and the lid shuts tight. In· side can lifts out easily. Convenient, substantially built, low in cost. Your dealer has it. '~'teel 391 Central Avenue Highland Park Illinois ~ WOLFF-GRIFFIS HARDWARE 1119-21 Central Avenue WILMETTE :. :. IWNOIS Phone: Wilmette 183 Mr. H. R. Booth will be in charge of this store

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