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Among the local students returning home for the Christmas holidays from their respective schools are Janet Bard, Vassar; Bill Gifford, Illinois; Mae Bliss, Wellesley; Vera Purdy, I!linois; Jean Whinery, Vassar; Hugh Seyfarth, Princeton; Gertrude Welâ€" ters, Illinois; Everett Mills, Deerfield Academy;. George Bliss, Dartmouth; Carl and Evelyn Bakke, Madison; Gerrit Van Schaik and John Harmon, Princeton; Junior Cope, Harrison Walther, Dick Martin, and Harold Bloomfield, Illinois; Malcolm Millard, Andover; Elsie Watkins, Wellesley; Martha Jane Thomas, Rosemary; Jack White, Neal ~Rumbaugh and John Dingle, Culver; Arthur Emerson, Jr., Deerfield, Mass.; John Snite, Carleton Vail, Jr., Roger Taylor, and Mac Pherson Thomas, Dartmouth. . Encore . Numbers As encore numbers, Mr. Cowell presented "Aeolian Harp," "An Amâ€" iable Conversation," and "The Harp of Life," leaving his audience deeply moved by his brilliant performance. Students Home for < Christmas Holidays Among Mr. Cowell‘s interpretaâ€" tions were several Irish folk tales, "Advertisement," a protest against this custom of the age, "March of Inâ€" vincibility," the inevitable movement of primary forces, "Anger Dance," the musical record of a personal exâ€" perience, "Irish Jig." Technical exâ€" cellence and magnificent dramatic power were vividly proven in his numbers. . Mr. Cowell played a number of his own â€"compositions, employing an original technique as the only means of expressing the harmonies necesâ€" sary to transmit the idea. In All Ages In part Mr. Cowell said, "There has been "Modern Music" in all ages. Plato‘s laws first mention "Modern Music" and in a derogatory way. Things primary today were radical, discordant ideas when they first apâ€" peared. Even the beginning of harâ€" mony in music was accidental and for the use of it, the monk making the discovery was excommunicated. Beethoven was not accepted in his time. Critics declared he turned aside all form, his music was unâ€" bearable to the ear and there was no harmony. Devotees of Bach durâ€" ing his time were considered radicals, critics saying his works had neither rhythm, harmony, or melody. Classics Plus an Idea Moderns use the classic fundamenâ€" tals of music plus an idea of their own, adding, not subtracting from the music of the past. Henry Cowell, internationally recâ€" ognized as the composer who is inâ€" troducing significant new materials in music, presented "The Growth of Modern Music," before the Highland Park Woman‘s club on Tuesday aftâ€" ernoon. . His excellent school in the discipine of the traditions of musical essentials makes it possible for him to develop his new materials with convincing logic. WOMAN‘S CLUB HEARS GOOD TALK ON MUSIC Henry Cowell, Noted Composer in Address on Growth of Modern Music Thursday, Dec. 18, 1930 Miss Betty Williams of McDaniels avenue entertained friends at dinner and cards Sunday evening. Remember the usual Saturday serial which is recommended as A1 for junâ€" ior matinees "The Indians Are Comâ€" ing." "Playâ€"Boy of Paris" the popular Maurice Chevalier is found to be a waiter in a humble cafe. The story has to do with the inheriting of a forâ€" tune and many amusing and gay reâ€" sults and complications. It is hardly a worthy vehicle for as talented an actor, but may be regarded as a fair and unobjectionable entertainment for the family. "Girl of the Golden West" this old stage melodrama is most excellently screened. It is a Western Frontier victure with fine sets and splendidly photographed. Ann Harding has a role which is not very well suited to her special talent, but can always be depended upon to give a conscientious finished performance, though she may be misâ€"cast, as is the case in this film. Doubtful for children. "Liliom" it is a difficult thing to transport such a picture to a screen, and the result leaves much to be deâ€" sired. Charles Farrell doubtless does his best with a subtle, elusive, fanâ€" tastic character but falls very short. Rose Hobart as Julie gives a superb characterizationâ€"one of the finest of the year. A picture for adults. "A Devil with Women" a rather meâ€" diocre soldier of fortune picture much on the order of the Cockâ€"eyed World. Spanish fiesta scenes are very beautiâ€" ful but can not be endorsed as a deâ€" sirable picture for children‘s matinee. "Matrimonal Bed this is an enterâ€" taining farce bearing an unfortunate title. The story has to do with Frank Fay suffering from amnesia as the result of a train wreck, and situations and complications which follow are amusing. Not recommended for chilâ€" dren but not as bad as the name would imply. ‘ White Gift Pageant at Bethany Church ] Sunday Afternoon An urgent appeal will be made in the closing scene to give aid and help to the orphan children of our land. An opportunity will be given to all who wish to present their "white gifts" for the Orphan Children of the Flat Rock Orphanage of Flat Rock, Ohio.‘ Clothing, towels, handkerchiefs, toys, etc., will be appreciated. The following pictures are soon to be shown at the local theatre: D. A. R. Better Films Committee Review The entire community is invited to attend an impressive White Gift paâ€" geant which will be presented by the scholars and teachers of the Bethany Evangelical Sunday school on the comâ€" ing Sunday afternoon at 4:30. The scenes of this pageant will portray many familiar pictures of the Christâ€" mas story. The singing of many of the old Christmas carols, with the hue of colored lighting will add much to the worshipfuiness and impressiveness of this service. Another item of keen interest in the presentation of this pageant, is the fact that it has been written and arranged by the superinâ€" tendent of the school, Dr. E. D. Fritsch. THE PRESS Dance, January 10 Lake Shore Temple, Pythian Sisâ€" ters, will hold a dance Saturday eveâ€" ning, Jan. 10 in the Osk Terrace school. A well known orchestra has been secured, and the evening promâ€" ' ises to be a very gala one. . The public is invited to attend. 8 Motor Car Electric of this city and the Philco Storage Battery Co., have donated a Philco baby grand radio set to charity. It was sold to the American Legion post here, and the Legion made the check payable to the Salvation Army fund, as is being done in the sale of all of the 3,000 sets which Philco and Philco dealers throughout the country are giving away as an aid to unemployment reâ€" lief. The accompanying picture of Mr. and Mrs. Smith was the only one available, showing a good likeness of Mr. Smith in later years. Mr. Smith was a member of the Royal Arcanum and a man highly reâ€" garded in the community. He made many warm friends during his long residence in Highland Park and by them he was greatly beloved for his many fine qualities. Funeral Tuesday The funeral service was held at 9:30 o‘clock Tuesday morning, at St. James church, Highwood, the Rev. Father Holly officiating, and burial was in the North Shore cemetery. Many friends and neighbors attended the services, and the floral tribute was large and very beautiful. Motor Car Electric Aids Philco Charity there is also one sister living. He was born at Northfield Sept. 23, 1870, and came to Highland Park with his parents when he was less than two years of age, from which time this city was his home until his death, He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Catherine Rouse Smith, to whom he was married 38 years ago. There are no children living. _ A brother, Arthur Smith, lives in Peru, Illinois, and Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Smith and express busiâ€" ness here for many years and reâ€" tired, taking up the gateman‘s job more as a means of occupying his time, as he had always been used to an active and busy life. GEORGE SMITH, OLD _ RESDENT, IS DEAD Lived Here Nearly 60 Years and Had Many Friends; Funeral Held Tuesday George Smith, 11 S. Green Bay road, a resident of Highland Park for nearly 60 years, died Saturday in the Highland Park hospital after about a week of illness of diabetes. Mr. Smith, who was. well known and esteemed in Highland â€" Park, had for the last 12 years been emâ€" ployed as gateâ€" man for the C. & N. W. railroad at the Elm â€" Place crossing on St. St. Johns avenue. Prxgviously he was in the cab and express busiâ€" Service and Highland Park Auburn Company 505 Elm Place Highland Park, Ilinois Phone H. P. 2830 We also have some Sales used car value, exceptional