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, Puplh a: mum Hue-let Pre- . vowuxvn “WHEN“ BINDING FOR CITY The Saturday eveaiue performance and also a children's matinee on the preceding Friday an for' the benefit of the furnishing. {and of the new auditorium in which the Sleeping Beauty in to be given. The new lute not only in dimension: but in Ill kinds at stage mum", [was itself ai- utnNytoth requirementsofllniry production; and um» dramatic nur- atrires m in storehr the nudism. The east of chm-um includes: In 1m Ind Iain in Mkt4 the quads»: of building m revived and careful studies were - with . View to amusement. The need of addition! room Va stendilr increa- ine, but I decision to build In. pou- potted from time to time because no suggested plan for enUrtremettt in “thinner-y. In 1927 the and had become " with tut the library board called upon I number of "than: to ex- amine the mum-lg and make recom- mendntions. The "ehiteet-no on. (Continued on we 8) DANCE PANTOMIME AT VILLAGE HOUSE MAY 26 Rare achievement in dancing. col- tamine and airy letting: is ranked for the perform-nee of the dance pantomime " The Sleeping Beauty in the Ravinh Vin-(e Home Satur- (LII. May 26, " 7:45 p. m. The Ra- vinil nnd Highland Put this who have been rehearsing this wring un- der the direction of Mildred Hun!" are giving to the In!" tale all that the talk legend demnds Ind various tempting addition: Inch u an Em- tian bullet. a thatch dance. ete., that A W141" tund which is cumula- tim bu boon inaugurated in word- - with the [my low; tax for tho lune WI- levied t year Ind in m being collated with the [euro] moo "ftueitr,uatd-saathirfund eoatairtirw of the building tax and w and inter-t will mt tho or pundit-are, on about. and hunt in: litany building will be trotted. m pron-t - building In "veudintM6,muatthatti-aa prom will “out“ to tutu“ undo. Hum, only clam yuan Inter, to tho records I”, on the Mth ot Gotcha. 1910, I con-situ- from the “bury Mord In. appointed to would" on Addition to the Win; to meet the [muting need: of tho li- War mud mum No addition was built, for u the library board In: about to adopt de- tailed mhnect'l Plato our country catered the In. no aid to be fit for any “in prince Auntinnthl 'e2'.'.",rid'",,2t'.ft.t'te.ttt “inky-adv.“ ietiityg2Jth.ieii-f Th.reetrtr-d Aatl 'tuW.N'T."rda,rdt, “hi; ".r-.te. ARr'Comm'ntBPhAN CAEDPMrrr3UNrrt “Hutu-Iii“ baa-ind. an! the building will be I} mot-pushed bet within the an: “a public Iibnry bu plans for DRAWING In! “It Accumulated [or Pun“;wuintory;lle- mam-c Prue-t- ed to Council Bully’ ON EXHIBITION An ordinance wan passed declaring the necessity of improving the water- works system and providing for the preparation of an estimate of cost of such improvement. Protest $tretrrovemmrt A number of residents in the vicin- ity of the new hotel building proposed by Schneider & Huntley were pres» ant to protest regarding some phases of the proposed improvement. but u no work has been named and the matter u in the hands of the appeal board, no action was taken. Th: plat of the John L. Dean sub.. division m referred to the pun Commission. In Decrtield tnwnship. including Highland Park. the proposition in (inn good support. The total vote in Deane“ township m an for the proposition and 53 mini it. The vote by precincu. wording to un- otBeinl report. VII u follm: At the meeting of the bond of local improyemu a radiation w” adopted adhering to tho visa to pave the dley in block 6, and also . mo- Itttimt funding the “mulling of newer. water and paving improve- menu In Ridgewood place. COUNTY FARM BOND ISSUE u, DEFEATED Vote Against It in County ts About 5 to l; Carries in tn the upecinl election held through- om Luke county Tuesday on the pro- position to issue bonds to the amount of "lr0,00o to rebuild the county farm building: the proposal was defeated by I heavy universe vote of about four to one, according to reports {rpm Wankenn. Zion, Wankenn. Lake Forest and Deertieid (Ive large majorities stains! the plan. The vote in the run] districts in several see tions also was opposed. on Friday. In, ttr, Inn at sight- thirtrp.m. Meandydnmh- 1tadverr-etrirxtrtshtN-oek “aw-mum Th.rhrmtss.- “mama'sw. .Bt-t,theriam-etet-et, "arP%r-hot.hFrtththe "em-rr-trt-hh- gn_u_!hgwuth_w m if water in the city. the. Mr W refereed to Commissioner Bltper for investigation. Th "quest of Dnvid hvinson that the North Shore Riding "socia- tion be permitted to construct n bridle path along the out Fide of the Skokie damage ditch from Deehield road to West Park Avenue Wu grun- ed on motion. The association is ready to at": the wark of building the path shortly. it wu explained. -. __ iiTfiiG ____ gym-Inc. 1"'l'l'llUd Th. mud report of the libnry hand In: presented, approved and Mod. It "we“: in part in another column of thin nner. "The council mm . resolution thanking the bond for uncle!“ conduct at the " hin of th. “bury dark. the put 05M. to Water But! A Mannie-(ion Wu necked from the Edible laundry mow-ting mint the nte charged for water, melting that this institution In one of the" Inrert, if myth. Intent. In puud at am; that any council loud-y m‘ ordinal-co, which I. PM In full in India: pun. of thin newspaper, Ihm inch-nu in M ill-uncut. A numb" of property when m punt with I petition to mount was: the contraction of a side- wdk on Lincoln luau, between Bach Ind Cedar mu. The matter In hid over foe I weak. Council and Board Meet Mon“ Ah The mm) a” “my oak-m MI! :6” eorets1MPodtr .'lWttt5 Matter: This Township 9-H: All!“ I I ll The town committees of the Ra- vinia club, which, comprising about 200 North Shore women represents- tive of the Man: town: crusading from Rogers Park to Waukegan, form an uuxilinry force for the pro- motion of Elvin“ Opera and Cort- certs, have completed their organ- ization Ind are now actively engaged with their ale-son's work. The Ra- vinin club, which has been in exist- ence for nanny yearn, held its annual luncheon It the Moraine hotel, High- land Park last week, at which time Mr. Heinlein outlined the plans he has formulated for the coming sea- son of Ravinia Opera Ind Concerts, which is to begin Saturday night, June 23. As Mr. Eckstein told the club mem- bein of the array of artists he has engaged for the pending meson. there waa"enthuaiantie response on the part of his Import The In- Iouncement that all the world famous singers who helped to make the sea- son of 1927 memorable in the annals of operatic history would return, brought rounds of applause, and an outburst of uppmvnl greeted the statement that in addition to these artists. the roster will contain the names of several who, nllhough prime favorites at _Ravinia in seasons past have not been heard there for some time. Realizimr that the Ravinia under. taking this yen is greater than it has eVer been before, the members of the Ravinia club resolved to begin their work " once. with the result that the committees have now been appointed and have uken up their allotted tanks in earnest. The work which the club is now engaged in is taking of subscriptions for the Ra- vinln coupon books. which give the holders twenty admissions to Ravinia at a reduced rate. It is the concert- sus of these North Shore women that there should be. Ravinia coupon book in every home, and they have net out to achieve this result. These women believe in Ravinin as n com- munity enterprise and rulize that Continued on page 12, second section TO TEST SOILS AT Be sure to “tend the Mela sturdmt_Mgrrhetwtiettnrsotsrmati p. m, Sunni-y. Kay M, " the Deer- Md lehool hon-c. Mid mad. The tuedmtehttrusarr-or.eoete In the mutter of the suit of T. H. Decker against the city of Highland Park over the question of the classi- Beation of hin lot can of the Alcyon theater, . demurrer to the bill has been ttled by Corpontion Counsel Bum E. Selma-nah". and this will ft w mfttnrvhy morning of ml "at. " Wuhan. in the cir. “news. mmtuWu .frietdir-toeirmrihe.tatm, ofthehrt,l-tieothede- murrerrrrotraMr--otot,uae ttteisaoetttomeU.rmrhmstueaae dqrmeB, up for FILES DEMURRER IN SUIT AGAINST CITY not]; BemrfltWobidtodiruma. plat he!!!" problem: with you and “Mme-no! tramp-MW. ”Mama-d1. y+ettrretrrreetttrtueh-r" ha. mummmam - “undoing-nail 1r48lihdtrrqxe%t-t-rmo- huh-d. ".u3o-tNe--tts. Cum CHAIRMEN 0F RAVINIA CLUB “mm-h by Hum-vvikr This man! cub apple tree was planted on the Chicago & Northwestern rithcof-ny It the Runni- uution over .35 years ago. This is the way It looks gun‘s-IL lf you have not seen it, tt will be well worth your time to go to hunk. Heads of Committees in North Shore “was and Person. nel of Same; Plan for Open Season LISTS OF MEMBERS GIVEN KIM?“ um "HRSDAY, MAY W, was GARDEN MARKET In Court. To Bay Five-Acre Tract I The program provides for purchasei of a five acre tract on Clnvey road mar Green Bay road to provide for a future building site for the sec- Cu " West of the tracks and south of “beer Williams avenue. It is the itoration recommended by Bobbitt and ‘Cx’.ne in their Highland Park school u ' Irs. s. :924 and about the only ( “innate unsabdivided tact. The itive acres can be purchased for $30,- 000 and‘all who know anything about real estate values will readily see the Lwisdom of buying now before subdi- vision raises the price to a higher figure. All who know anything about the history of this part of Highhmd Park realize that there has been a rapid growth and development, especially during the last five years. All indi, cations point to a continued growth, especially in the south half of the dLtriet. . Three Acres Near Burside i -------- l A second part of the plan is to purchase a site of about three acres DR. HIGGINBOmM To. near Bracside east of the Northwest-i SPEAK HERE SUNDAY cm tracks and erect the primary ‘unit. --- 'lf, a building to take cartehot ,t,l','t'sr,'g,'-/ Noted Missionary of Allahabad. ' y growing section in e soul east . _ . part of our district. The children ini India’ alarms? terian this section have fat too ttmat 3. $5-} . "re tance to go to the present Ratinial, _ TTT I school and the crowded condition there, b fl.", if"?! 1i,C"1t',tt,:',tt of Adllaha- makes expansion very necessary” a ' n ta,oneo t E mos note mis-" There are about fifty children whoi sionaries of modern times. will speak; could be cared for at a primary build-i 3; Ch: Highland Park Presbyterian} in; on such a site. The Ravinia . IWC next Sunday moraine at the school has increased 205 per cent l',',').'), eleven o'clock service. He is being in: the past six years and the rooms’ entertained during his brief visit to} are rapidly becoming overcrowded ini Highland Park at the home of Mr. spite of the fact that we have recent-) an; Mrs. R. T. lt. lar"."'",',",:,: I ly added new rooms there. The sitc' wo Sears ago r. imrinbottom selected is the north part of the blocki was a visiting preacher at the local) bounded on the west by Lineolnwoodd church and many will remember his on the north by Brownville, on the message. He has been decorated Irl but by Pierce road. The property the English government with the Kai-L will cost ‘pproximately $30,000 and ser-LHind medal for his work in his, the estimated cost of a primary t1,,'irld) agricultural school and is one of thel ing which will take care of the first [ only two non-British subjects so doc-r. four or tive grades is $40,000. The) mated. Princeton university created! location seems to be about the gun's the degree of Doctor of Philanthropy) available one near the site recom- specially for him. This year he re- mended by Bobbitt's survey and is turns from India to attend his Ci) highly recommended by the board. union at Princeton and will probably Having I school at this point will! travel the longest distance for that make bus service undecessar . lpurvose. Adding. to Linda Schoil The general public notcworshippimt The third need which the insult elsewhere are invited to hear Dr. Hig- ?forPr* to meet is an nddition toitriroottom next Sunday morning. i The Board of Education of School District 108, are asking the support of the people of the district in carry- ing forth a program which will take care of future needs over a period of from five to ten years. Addition to Linda School The third need which the board prom to meet is an nddition to the Lincoln school building which will Continued on page 5 MRS. GARNE'H'S MOTHER PASSES AWAY THURSDAY me. In Evanston Hospital and Funeral Held at Home in That City In. J. M. Barnes, mother of In? J. B. (brunt! ot this city, passed away; but Thur-day morning in the _ ton hospiul, following tn operation Nomad on the previous Hand-y. ( In. Burn“. who had raided tht' Em for " years. was 67 mm of I... She in survived by her his“ bind and two (hunters. In. R. G.; Jolson at Wuhinctan, PL, and Mrs/ J. I. Gum“ of Higilnnd Put. 1". as six with ( 1‘. Ngteeat mien was bid " the' when in hum Stud-y um _ A min: " I). m ttfr th. - be. ill: city M. - n h 'tc -- , My. ft H 'th" at a. M L; TO BUY TWO NEW SITES s Acres on Clavey Road, Three Near Braeside; Addition to Lincoln School; Plan Bond Election Humor M). 108 BUILDING PROGRAM The expense of this affr.ir it being shared by the Men's commission. the P. T. A. and the Woman's Civic club and these orpniutionn tn spur-in: no anon to make this night . men- onhle one to all who Attend. The month: will be entitled “The new}. of Ravinh” And pm!” to ho d notable mum And one which no on Tritt m to min. Following {In no- inn the will ho “I2 and but". ‘m m h and. at! 1tg1tWA"g; In " in” l ' at . 'rib-A. m at It. III. " "M, V... I... Everyone is reminded of the [and opening and dedication of the new Ra-, vinia Vin-go House, which will take place on Friday evening, Mar 18, " 7:30 o'clock. All organizations of the community eo-operating with the Arta committee of which Mrs. James Cody Ewell is chairmm m expecting to nuke this opening one of the biggest. event: in Karina's history. Regarding the matters at issue withi the railroad company. the advice at" ithe commission was that the dimcul-l ties be taken up through the usual ‘channels, Mr. Sehumaeher said yes-i terday. The city clerk will write the ;commission a letter explaining the) minor matters of complaint, and the, incorporation counsel will prepare a' iformal complaint regarding the ’widening and cutting back of the viaduct: on Green Bay road and on i Sheridan place. _ Sheridan Road Bridges 1 In connection with the letting of Ir contract for the south bridge on Sheridan road last week, they were told that the plan being considered has to abandon the north bridge and route the road around over Moraine road. Messrs. Schumacher and Mus- ser endeavored to dissuade the state highway department officials to re-, tain the north bridge, and the locall men believe that their argument " receive consideration, inasmuch that, it was promised that State Engineer‘ Lamb will come to Highland Park to,' take up the matter with the city of- ficials, and if he is convinced of the‘ advantages of retaining the north bridge where it is now, it is possiblel that both bridges may be constructed! this summer, the city omciais believe.l State to Build Bridges The following extract from a letter-i received by Mayor Lewis from C. _ Miller, director of the state depart-; ment of highways, prior to the trim of the city clerk and corporation counsel to Springfield, has bearing on the bridge contract: RAVINIA VILLAGE HOUSE OPEN FRIDAY Dr. Sam Higginbottom. of Allaha- bad, India, one of the most noted mis- sionaries of modern times. will speak at the Highland Park Presbyterian church next Sunday morning at the eleven o'clock service. He is being entertained during his brief visit to Highland Park at the hnme of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. R. Hastings. "I wish to cotttitttt your understand- ing that both of the two bridges in Highland Park on North Sheridan road will be constructed by the state. The briderover Middleton ravine is advertised fur letting on May 9. The bridge over Boyington ravine is in, volved in the relocation of the north end of Sheridan road and this matter was not settled soon enough to allow us to take bids on both bridges at the same time." City Clerk V. C. Mugs" and Cor- poration Counsel Bowen E. Schu- mher returned Tuesday night from Springtield, where they went to in- terview the State Commerce commis- sion resuming the controversy be- tween the city nnd the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad company and to learn the status of the North Sher- idan road bridge contract awarded Inst week. To Take Railroad Controversy Beforg _ State Commission l The ncxt regular monthly meeting , of tho Infant \Vr-lfare will be held at 'Hat home of Mis. Charles Benson, W331 Lincoln avenue. All active mem- [.trers are urged to be present, there “are a few garments which must be 1iiiisii,d' and sent in to the Central Nancy Eamond Fleming, littlé daughter of Captain and Mrs. John Fleming, Fort Sheridan, died early Monday morning, from the eftecta of burns received Friday, when the child's clothing caught tire from matches with which she and a com- panion were playing, “cording to re- ports received here. - _ To those who have responded so generously, we thank you. Every- thing so far points to a very success- ful party. Mrs. Robert Bosworth, and her committee, Mrs. W. H. Mast, Mrs. E. Leonard, Mrs. Beverly Per- son, and Mrs. Harrington, will have charge of refreshments. Mrs. Ross Marvin, with Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Lynn, Mrs. A. B. Cook, and Mrs. Wai, lace will have charge of prizes. Mrs. Rrerl, is chairman in charge of gen~ erat arranqrments. with Mrs. W. R, Saul as eo-chairman. Anyone wish, ine tickets phone, Highland Park "The chief difficulty seems to be," continued Mr. Schneider, that the zon- ing ordinance is not clear in the mat- ter of height of buildings. In one place it provides that buildings shall be not more than 45 feet in height and of three stories, and in another makes exceptions regarding hotels, public and semi-public buildings, which may be 60 feet in height; bat the ordinance fails to say whether Continued on page 5 Where the children amines tho matches is a mystery, and the first warning the parents had of the leci- dent was when the child beg%t screaming. Mrs. Fleming rushed to her dnughter’s aid Ind beat out tin fumes with her hands but the child's chest and face almdy were - burned and her etothintr almost eon- sttmed. The little girl w“ hurl-Id to the hospital where everything pos- sible was done for her, with Huh hope of mecca. and the mad - about 8 o'clock Tuesday tannin. An inquest was held "and” " ternoon atth.odBeeof R. I.“ Co. in this city,tho "peut, moi-mmduth. Th ,mrtseid6-Hr.ftemmrer,_ Umhmmubm mamwmm‘ M “a“ T Nth.“ " If and when satisfactory arrun¢e~ ments can be made with the city au~ thorities PostmastereHutro Schneider and W. E. Huntley are phnning to erect at the corner of Sheridan road and Park avenue a modern hotel build.. ing of five stories, with the first floor providing space for several shops. The estimated cost of the proposed stum- ture is about $225,000. Plans of the hotel building have been on file in the city building in- spector's office for some time, unit ing omcial permit, which has been withheld, it appears, largely because of an inconsistency in the zoning or- dinanee, but a meeting of the zoning appeal board is to be held this eve- ning, at which time it is hoped by the prospective builders that some deti- nite decision can he reached. Elicia Protests "We have waited now four weeks for a ruling on this matter," said Mr. Schneider yesterday. The other day we sent an excavator onto the lot, and Monday night a number of neighboring property owners were at the council meeting to protest. How- ever, as we had not started excava- tion, they were informed that no ac- tion could be taken. Station. thereby completing our work for the summer. LITTLE GIRL DIES AT FT. SHERIDAN OF BURNS The Infant Welfare society of Highland Park and Ravinia wishes to remind all those who have tickets for the annual card party to remember the time, Tuesday afternoon, May 22, at 1:30 o’clock, and the place, the Highland Park Woman's club on N. Sheridan road. Come and help the good cause. Schneider & Huntley Ready Erect Fine Building, " Permit ls Available; DitBeuities ANNUAL CARD PARTY TO BE HELD TUESDAY 1743. PLANLARGEHM .. (“WAN ROAD ZONING RULE CAUSE HALT Infant Welfare Sponsors Alfair at II. P. Woman's Club May 22 NUMBER " Ready to