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Mother n euls n said. ther on it for Although the initial announcement of the Ravinia Opera season of 1929 was made only last week by Mr. Eckâ€" stein, work at Ravinia has been in progress for some time and the stuâ€" dios where gcene painters and other; members of the technical staff are plying their arts, present a scene of tremendous activity. â€" The task ‘in hand at_ present, Mr. Eckstein explains, is the construction of the sets. which wil} be used as backâ€" ground for Puceini‘s.‘"La Rondine" and Respighi‘s "La Campana Somâ€" mersa" which it is likely Ravinia paâ€" trons will know best this summer by its English title of "The Sunken Bell" in â€"view ofâ€" theâ€" fact â€"thatâ€"that â€"title is so well established in the public mind by reason of Gerhart Hauptâ€" man‘s dramatic. poem of the ~same name, which has been used to give this opera its story. ’ â€" â€"_â€" Create Curiosity . Both of these. works have already elties and both have created such cuâ€" riosity among opera patrons that they will of course, arouse untoward . interâ€" est. The scenic investiture of both operas is elaborate and pictorial.~ It is well known that all the Puccini works demand atmosphere and this is in keeping with the well established| Ravinia policy of creating realisml through stage decoraton as well as through acting and vocal interpretaâ€"| tion, a deal of work is being lavished | on the settings for this work. Thet scenery demanded by "The Sunken Bell" is much different from that o-f‘ "La Rondine", but if anything it is even more elaborate than that of the‘ Pucéini work, for "The Sunken Bell”' in its dramatic form is mystical and symbolical and these elements have' (Continued on Page 13) | Junior Star Night at Campbell Chapter Junior Star night will be observed at Campbell Chapter, No, 712 O.E.S. next Wednesday evening. This is an annual event which is looked forward to with the greatest anticipation each ve cromby; Marshal, Emma Burridge; Organ, Caroline Winters;â€" Soloist, Gertrude Gooseman;. Adah, Emma The officers of the evening will be: W. M., Elsie Collins; W. P., Andrew Yowell; A. M., Dorothy Hamer; Cond., Ed‘th ‘Ringdahl; A. Cond., Bessie Okcy; Treas. Ottolie Cumming; Sec., Margaret Hanson; Chap. Helen Aberâ€" cromby: Marshal, Emma Burridge; Timm; Ruth, Eleanor Ohrmund; Esther, Elien MceArthur;~Martha, Lflâ€" liin Culyer; Electa, Esther Dever; Warder, Hazel Maechtle; Honorary Sentinel, Lillian Swanson. es All members and visitors are inâ€" vited to attend. LuUME XVIII l had The Higbland Park Press |â€"eameâ€"as.a _complete surprise. â€"Mrs. Everett is, however, well. known . in 1 the state where for many years she | has been closely associated with variâ€" ! ous organizations working for the best interests of Ilinois. In Highâ€" land Park, where she has been a resiâ€" ‘â€"dent since 1894, many interests of i the community have been served by ‘ her, and for the past 28 years she has | been a member of the Public Library ,l Board. j _A number of local people are planâ€" ing to attend the dance this evening ‘at Everett, TI1., given for the . beneâ€" |Gt of St. Patmcks cemetery there. _ She has the unique distinction of having served in an official capacity for 18 consecutive years in the State and General Federations of Woman‘s clubs. j It was during her administration as president of the Tllinois Federation of Women‘s clubs that that body acâ€" tively .supported a Library Extension bill before the state legislature: and public library interests of â€" Illinois, became a law. â€" To a great extent, her vision of the growing library needs of Highland Park has made possible the present prospect of an adequate library buildâ€" ing:; for in 1924 through the efforts of Mrs. Everett and the mayor of Highland Park an additional 50 feet of library property was acquired, making possible the present childâ€" dren‘s entrance to the building and looking forward to a fitting site for the new building which is to come. Mrs. F. D. Everett Hicumuaxd Park, luuxoms, Tnursoay, May 9, 1929 Big Crowd at Sunset; Valley Club Sunday; __ Prepare Playground A total of 270 persons registered for. play on Sunday at Sunset Valâ€" ley Golf club, despite the cold wind blowing from the west. The recent cold weather. retarded the growth of the grass, but with warmer days conâ€" ditions will become normal. |\ â€"The Dumaresqâ€"Spencer Post â€" of | Highland Park plan to present the lGraeme Players .at an early date in } theirâ€"latestâ€"comedy . entitled *‘Is Zat [ §o." _ The Graeme Playes, featuring |‘Joe Drigcoll of Highland Park playâ€" l ed to eapacity houses at the Alcyon \ Theatre on Friday evenings for over | 20 weeks last season. . Tom Kelly, the congenial Pro, handled the starting like a veteran. Only six weeks until the big event.i The North Shore Open, to be held June 17. Don‘t forget there are many prizes for the amateurs. Get your entry‘in early, the closing date is June 18th. #~ Sunset wood is being put in condiâ€" tion for the summer season,â€" the bowling green has been returned and will beâ€"in excellent condition shortly. Cricket will be one of the attractive pastimes this season. If you have not seen this game played you will have an opportunity this‘summer. The necessary preparation for the game is being made on the field. AVork hss been: started on the Linâ€" coln Park playgroundâ€" and. by fall will be in condition for the use of the â€"Lincoln school. yhe yine & American Legion toâ€" _ ___â€" = â€"Present Graeme Players ~â€"â€"_ in "Is Zat So" Soon "Is Zat So" wasâ€"written by James Gleason and Richard Taber andâ€" is eonsidered to be one of the best comâ€" edies ever presented. on the American stage.. This is the first time that" it will be played on the north shore. â€" _ The same cast that delighted Highâ€" land Park audiences last season will comprise the cast of "Is Zat So." Hazel Christy, Billy Frankenburg, Marjory Swip, Nicholos Roth and a host of others together with Joe Drisâ€" coll play the leading parts. â€" â€"The date and place of performance will be announced in next week‘s paper. Motherâ€"Daughter Banquet to Be May 24 Friday evening, May 24 at sixâ€" thirty o‘clock the annual Motherâ€" Daughter banquet will be held at the Presbyterian church.. This has been planned especially for mothers and daughters of the church and church schcol and any others who may care to attend. ° Mothers and daughters from the Junior department up are invited. The banquet will. be worthwhile and a good dinner will be served. â€" Reserâ€" vations may be made by calling H. P. 683. 0_ lg . *~ ____ OPEN BIDS FOR NEW l â€"~ TY HALL MAY 20 i dtaw } Feb. ecever ‘ deta‘l Handsome . Structure Planned â€" "tby Arehitect Hodgden;â€"Brief.....â€" c Description . = Ample Room _ 5 ‘The plans provide ample room for all â€"city offices with a commodious counzil * chamber. _ It will comprise two stories with a handsome cupola and willâ€"be furnished completely and adequitely for all purposes of municâ€" ipal government. . _ Â¥ > .â€" The exterior will be. of. Wisconsin limestone with trimmi igs _of cut stone, and the lobby, si‘aircase. etc. will hbe handsom !v_ Paished in marb}s â€"and the lighting fazilities will be orâ€" nate and fitting. Ne "â€"-bin the first floor the plan shows rooms for, offices uf the police departâ€" . (Continued on Page: 51) â€" tructure the same as Tax Schedules Must â€" Be in Before May 25 Township Assessor Martinâ€" Ringâ€" dah] reports property schedules have been coming in fairly well, but points out that all must be in his hands beâ€" fore May 25 to avoid penalties, and he urges all property owners to take care of this matter as soon as pQssâ€" ible and before May 25, so as to avoid â€"penalties. . Assessor Ringdah] has made a.good record as assessor and is careful to warn tax payers in time so that they may avoid unnecâ€" essary expense, all of: which is appreâ€" ciated by his constituents.~ * Flower Sale May 15 f at H. P. Woman‘s Club Wednesday, May 15, atâ€" ten o‘clock a. m., the Community Garden class is having a plant sale on the lawn of the Womans‘ club (ingide if it rains). The club members are each asked to bring one dozen plants to contribute. There will also be provided a large assortment of excellent perennials, some annuals and some nbvelties all at reasonable prices. Here is a conâ€" venient way to get those delphiniums, rock plants, etc., you have been wantâ€" ing. This sale is not primazily planâ€" ned to make money but as a conâ€" venience to home gardeners NuMBER 10