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LIAISON OFFICER ... Next, I act as liaison officer beâ€" tween the bride‘s mother and the Wroom . . . receiving last minute "Operation Marriage" instructions which I convey to the groom . . . ,Now it‘s time to get dressed . . . and this is no easy task, particularâ€" ly if it‘s to be a formal affair, and tra collar buttons around, too; you always lose those little things just when you need them most. They say the groom usually can‘t tie his tie that day . . . or (And, by the way, I‘d like to station one of my old and rugged first sergeants by the car to keep away all wouldâ€"be jokers!) k I make certain bags are packed for the journey. . ~ thatâ€" the groom‘s goingâ€"away clothes and baggage are taken to the bride‘s home . . . that the bride‘s and groom‘s suitcases are safely stowâ€" ed in the car. I must make certain the groom has not mislaid the marriage licâ€" ense; he frequently does, it is reâ€" ‘Then there‘s the "new bill" to present to the clergyman,. . The best man _ attends to that, of course. A ‘Then I begin my expressman duâ€" On that day the best man autoâ€" matically becomes nurse, valet, expressman, and commanding ofâ€" ficer in charge of seeing that evâ€" erything is in readiness. 4 NURSE, VALET, EXPRESSMAN . .. _ The best man‘s job has incréasâ€" ed during the years . . . and it seems his work earnestly begins when the BIG DAY nears. First, there‘s the ‘bachelor dinâ€" ner ... . a toast to the bride (a nomâ€"alcoholic toast in this case, thank goodness!) . . . and a great deal of wellâ€"wis>irg. Next, there‘s the night before the ceremony .~. . the church reâ€" _bgu-h. repeated many tintss â€". . . _ And, finally, the BIG â€"DAY . . . Now the Atomic Age marriage is slightly different: . Nowadays the couple usually roars away in a car; and the bridegroom usually doesn‘t have to capture his brideâ€" DUTIES INCREASE .. Histories say a best man springs from the pagan past. He is a symâ€" bolic representation of _ those strongâ€"armed warriors who helped the bridegroom capture his bride after which the trio . galloped away. .‘ _(And I‘ve assumed a new duty: Chief executioner of all persons who pay practical jokes on newâ€" md.l. Let these jokers beware! will not be tolerated!) His responsibilities include, my studies show me, those of a valet, nurse, expressman and, generally speaking, chief of staff at key times. TAKES ON NEW DUTY ... Do you know how about the duâ€" ties of a best man? +» For the second time in.my life, I‘ve been asked to be a best man. The first time I couldn‘t perform the honorary duties for the mumwmm-uumu.d&ma-p the same hour I was to have stood by the bridegroom;‘John 8. Penâ€" 26 North Sheridan Road Highland Park 5310 I‘d better have a couple of Mother‘s Day Rapfig@$ Telegraph Delivery Service flowers But this time nothing (I hope!) will interfere WHIT T N.~SCHULTZ Eets Take a Look WILLIAMS, florist FOR (Apecial to The Highjand Purk Press) Ever Been a Best Man? By Highland Park‘s post office for 37 look over Mr. Magnuson‘s compoâ€" sitions. The volume, containing expertâ€" ly written scores, is dedicated to the memory of Lioyd Magnuson, who died in action at Tunisia, Feb, 15, 1943. DEDICATES MUSIC Arvid Magnuson, who has lived in Highland Park since 1897, recently published 25 piano comâ€" positions in a 56â€"page volume, now on sale â€" at _ Larson‘s stationery Then there‘s the confettiâ€"throwâ€" ing (I‘m back at the bride‘s home now!) . . . The dash to the car ... Yep, I close the car door . . . And they‘re off! . . . . And the best man goes to bed for a week! & (Editor‘s note: Names were not mentioned for the engaged couâ€" ple have not made a formal anâ€" nouncement yet.) GET SUITE IN ORDER If the newlyâ€"weds are staying at a. nearâ€"by hotel, I‘m to see that reservations are in orderâ€". . . that the suite is immaculate . . . and that _ fresh flowers are in the At the bride‘s house I check to see if all ushers are on duty . . . check to see if the bags are in the car . . . enjoy the reception cereâ€" monies for a few minutes . . . then help the groom ease into his goingâ€"away clothes : . . (By the way, boss of the ushe Now we‘re before the altar . . . I‘m holding his gloves. No, the sexton has those! Calm down! * I‘m not getting married. I‘m watching to ‘Bee if everyâ€" thing is alright . . . and I‘m ready to hand the ring at the proper The ceremony over, I rush to the vestry . . . hand the clergyman his fee . . . speed, to the bride‘s home. BEFORE THE ALTAR ... ments, (why, I don‘t know) . . . then I take the groom‘s stick (how about that) and gloves‘to the sexâ€" ton in the vestibule. _I give the groom a final inspecâ€" tion How about the ring? Into the watch pocket it goes . . . with a couple extra rings in other pockets just in case . . . Fifteen minutes before the cereâ€" mony we â€"â€" the groom and I â€" GO TO CHURCH ... adjust his boutonniere . . . or get the right glove on the right hand. So, I‘m now a valet . . . Mr. Magnuson is in retirement Here‘s a delightful eating place with soft lights, good music, effiâ€" cient waitresses, a pleasant ownâ€" er, Bill Bruns, and the most deliciâ€" ous chef salad ever prepared! If you‘ve missed this friendly place to eat, Highland Parkers, may we suggest that you try it WONDERFUL PLACE TO EAT! , .. The writer has eaten in many cafes across the nation . . . and outside the country, too. B‘-n'v. never found a spot so to our liking as quaint San Peâ€" dro, in No Man‘s Land. [ 8:15 pm High school operetta. High school. f Menday, May 5â€" 10:00 am Trinity guild. Parish house. »â€" _ 12:15 pm Rotary. Moraine hotel . 1:15 Presbyterian Woman‘s association groups. Homes 1:80 pm Mussart club. Homes. 6:30 pm Kiwanis. Sunset Valley. A ~TB0 pm Rifle and Pistol (pistol). Deerfield range." 7:30 pm Rebekah lodge. Masonic temple. T:30 pm Playground and Recreation board. Com. center. 8:00 pm City council, City hall. Tuesday, May 6â€" yukdeg, May . MBKB .0 .. _â€"_ B â€"<) > T:30 pm Rifle and Pistol~(rifle). Deerfield SeaturdaF, May J,â€" i $525,000 BUILDING FUND 10:00 am 12:15 pm 1 :30 pm 1:30 pm Lincoln PTA spring party. School. 8:00 pm Elks. Elks club. :00 pm Men‘s Garden club. Com. center. 8:00 pm No. Suburban Philatelic. Com. centér. 8:15 pmâ€"Dunbar group. YWCA. ; 9:45 am Girl Seoht leaders. Com, center. 7:30 pm Eastern Star Grand Representatives night. Masonic hall. 8:30 pm Women of the Moose. Witten hall. Make a 3 Year Contribution HIGHLAND : PARKâ€" HOSPITAL :00 pm HIGHLAND PARK NEEDS St. Johns Women‘s guild. Home. American Legion. Legion hall. Sewing group. YWCA. Lions club. Bethany Missionary society. Home of Mrs. Henry Hawes, Highland Park Hospital is a community nonâ€"profit enterprise. It is YOUR hospital. Your home may be the next to need its services. When your neighâ€" § bor calls to solicit your contribution, GIVE generously . . . give MORE than you first thought you would . . . spread your contribution over a 3â€"year period CALENDAR OF EVENTS to make your gift as large as possible. Remember,iliness plays no favorites â€"monekmwswlmhisownfomilymayneedthefoc.ilifiesmatmbe provided by a hospital that is too small. 5 s y_) INCE our hospital was ‘built, the population it serves has ‘increased over 130%â€"yet for 25 years not one cent has been spent to increase its building facilities. That is why our hospital is not equal to the health deâ€" mands of our growing community. That is why it is so vitally important that you make a contribution to make possible its enlargement.. ' 100â€"BED HOSPITAL! T HE P RES S Plans for the sale of buddy popâ€" pies to be held Saturday, May 24, will be discussed. _ Members and prospective members are urged to be present. f For Poppy Day ‘ The Women‘s auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will have a business meeting, Monday, May 5, at the Community center, at 8 pm. VFW Auxiliary Meets To Make Plans yo7) be donated at present market valu6g mmmpitol;';ylwmy. gane w fornia, are again living at 916 N. St. Johns avenue. The F. A. Watkins family will returh to their home at 29 Dale tomorrow (Friday) after a winter Winter Vacations MEET THE PEOPLE WHO ARE MOVING INTO Mr. Merchant! The Welcomers The Welcomers ®@ Learn how you, too, can participate with the Community Building Organâ€" _ iration serving your city. | _ _ ‘_ @©_An organization dedicated to welcomâ€" » ing Newcomers to the community. For Complete Information, write or telephone FOREST AVENUE, WILMETTE, ILLP MRS. CARRIE BAKER BUCK, President Thursday, May 1, 1947 A Better Hospital , â€" Means Better Health! Make a 3â€"year Contribution to the Highland Park Hospital $525,000 Building Fund