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I WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1922 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES - ITEMS OF PERSONAL MENTION Four-College Benefit Assumes Appearance of "Petticoat Lane" [13 ETTICOAT - LANES" fair, familiar to all who know the London of old, is to be remov- ed to the north shore for a brief period this fall as the outstand- ing feature of the "Four-College Bene- fit" conducted under auspices of the local alumnae organizations of Vassar, Goucher, Wellesley and Wells colleges. The date of the celebrated London street fair is November 10 and 11. The place is the Evanston Country club. Plans. for "Petticoat Lane" are be: ing advanced with great enthusiasm by the different alumnae organiza- tions. It is purposed to follow closely the atmosphere of the world renowned street fair in the famous Billingsgate district in the East End. The sale and entertainment will include every es- sential detail of the old 'Petticoat Lane" of storied fame. There are to be all the alluring offerings from red herrings to bridal veils, from the goose- berry jam of Olde England to the Bamboo sprouts of Far Cathay. To tickle the palate of the customers will be many a tasty dish recalling the illustrious inns of Chaucer's day. In the market places will be heard the call of hawker and vender proclaim- ing in raucous voice the merits of their wares. Here and there will be the puppet shows and maskings lur- ing the customers from the stalls to enjoy a spell of laughter and a glimpse into the earlier art of pan- tomime. Altogether, "Petticoat Lane" will take one back to Merrie England of centuries past. Proceeds from "Petticoat Lane" are to be directed into the funds of the four colleges for women in the interest of furthering higher educa- tion. -- The Ravinia program for the sixth children's afternoon, August 3, is giv- en as follows: Interpretation of Orchestra Numbers ....Mr. and Mrs. Marx Oberndorfer Chicago Symphony Orchestra: March "Tannnauser... ec. es Wagner Andante "Surprise" Symphony...... EA a Haydn 2 Minuet dn. G.....v is uvnn Beethoven Br -Humoresque. ....:ccrvevvee Dvorak Suite 'Pear Gynt'... . voi vues Grieg Morning Aase's Death Anitra's Dance In the Hall of the Mountain King. INTERMISSION Surprise On Grandmother (One-Act playlet) Presented by the Children of the Kin- zie Recreational Center Eleanor Paradis, Director Helen Kurniker, Instructor of Dancing Scene 1 (Children plan party for Grandmother, who feels sad and neglected.) Playtime. Chorus: "What shall we do this Summer Day?" Scene II (Grandmother crowned and Enter- tained) Beautiful Spring. Chorus: "Yes, we will Crown Her" Raggedy Ann Baby Doll Scarf Dance Scene III (Grandmother tells of her youth) Gossips Virginia Reel Chorus: "We thank Thee for Thy Love" --_-- Great interest has been aroused by the announcement that Wilmette is to have an Operatic and Dramatic So- ciety, which is to be inaugurated in September and sponsored by the Par- ent-Teachers' associations of the vil- lage. The organization of the society is under the able management of Mrs. Charles Douglas and Mrs. Harry De- lander the new President, who hopes that it will be a means of real service and enjoyment to the community at large as all will be welcome to take part in its activities. It is proposed to give a series of performances throughout the winter, about every six weeks, of works including the ever popular Gilbert and Sullivan, and that of one of Wilmette's own talented resi- dents. The Dramatic director will be Mrs. W. E. Beasley whose work is quite well known in the village, and the Musical Director will be Mr. W. E. Beasley, who before coming to this country was a Professor at the Royal Academy of Music, London, England, and was sent to Canada as Professor of Singing by the late famous Mae- stro, Alberto Randegger of Milan, and Principal of the Royal Academy of Music, Sir Alexander McKenzie. He acted as assistant to Senor Moretti of Milan and studied under George Chais of Paris, and has acted as Coach for the members of the George Edwards Company of the Gaiety Theatre, Lon- don, England. Besides being a fel- low of the Royal College of Organists and Assistant of the Royal Academy of Music. Mr. and Mrs. Beasley had a similar Society while in Canada, which was successful in every way, and from the names already submitted for membership the Village may look forward to performances of great en- joyment provided by Wilmette's own talent. ---- The North Shore Wellesley club will meet with Mrs. William Sherman Hay, 645 Sheridan road, Winnetka, on Friday, July 28th, at two o'clock in the afternoon. Members are asked to bring their thimbles with them, as this is the first meeting for sewing for the "Four-College Benefit" which is to be held November 10 and 11 at the Evanston Country club. The North Shore alumnae organization of Vas- sar, Wells, Goucher and Wellesley are uniting in a large entertainment and sale for the purpose of raising money for the endowment funds of their respective colleges. --_--O-- The eighth episode in the Pageant of American History, "Period of the day, children's day, at 3:15 o'clock, at World War," was presented Thurs- Ravinia, and was in charge of Win- netka and Hubbard Woods. The Miss- es Virginia MacLeish and Marjorie Janney were flag bearers, Miss Mar- celle Vennema represented Columbia. The Red Cross was portrayed by the Misses Phoebe Fuller, Eva May John- son, Margaret Neuman and Virginia Wallace. Civilization--Miss Mary Taft --responded to "The Call of the World." --)-- Mr. and Mrs, Laird Bell and daugh- ter Helen, 1352 North avenue, left last week on a two months' European travel tour to England and the conti- nent. The two younger children will spend the time at the home of their grandparents in Minnesota. During their absence Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bertha will occupy the house. cs () The Choir of Christ church is ex- pected back next week after a short vacationing in the Michigan Pine Woods. --_---- Mr. and Mrs. James McFarland of Watertown, South Dakota, were the | guests of their sister, Mrs. Charles H. | McNie, 266 Forest avenue, during the | | past week, Mr. and Mrs. McFarland | (have been making a trip through | | points east, including New York and Washington, and came to Winnetka as a final stop before returning home. paps ie Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Thompson and daughter, Ennette, of 1067 Oak street, have returned from a three weeks' vacation at Lake Mills, Wis. where they camped with a party of twelve 'persons at Rock Lake. Mrs. Thompson's niece, Miss Mildred Joeckel, of Lake Mills, returned with them for a brief visit. -- Miss Olivia Fentress, daughter of Mr and Mrs. James Fentress of Hub: bard Woods, has gone to Greenwich, New York, where she is studying music. Before leaving, Miss Fentress visited at Desbarat, Canada, and went on a cruise of the Great Lakes. ---- The Sewing circle held its regular bi-monthly meeting last Tuesday eve ning at the home of Miss Mae Hartz- thorne, Locust road, Winnetka. After an industrious stitching a jolly social hour with songs and dainty refresh- ments was enjoved py all. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Lester M. Morse are motoring in Michigan, visiting with friends at points as follows: Harry Jordan at Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. George Garrett and Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. cage at Lee, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Loomis at Colome wns (remenn Mrs. Arthur G. Henning and Arthur G. Henning, Jr., of 458 Linden avenue, have returned from a month's stay in Ann Arbor and Grimbsy Beach, Lake Ontario. Miss Jean is still with her grandparents in Ann Arbor. ne py taking through consin. -- a two weeks' motor trip northern Michigan and Wis- Mrs. Charles S. Cooley of Superior, Wis., will join the party op the return journey. ---- Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Lines of 746 Foxdale a trip t and Mrs avenue, have returned from o Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. . John F. Oepken of Louisville, returned with them to spend a few weeks in the village. ---- Miss Ruth Jansen, of Kankakee, 11li- nois, was a week-end guest at the home of Miss Margaret Hadley, 833 Oak street. The young women are classmates at the Univergity of Illi- Nnois. --(-- Mr. Charles Rudolph, son of Mr, and Mrs. Franklin Rudolph, accompanied by Mr. Robert Clark, also of Win- unetka, left Sunday to be gone a month on a Canadian camping trip. --(-- Mrs. William Browne Hale, 900 Wil- low street, who has been spending the past two weeks in Charlevoix, Michi- | gan, is expected home next week. Hale and Mr. the two children may re- main arother week, ---- Mr. Harold Clark, brother of Mrs. Robert Meleney, 1097 Oak street, en- tertained about twelve young people at a Beach party last Sunday after- noon and evening. --_-- Migs Louise Otis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiliiam A. Otis, 644 Oak street, left last week to spend a few weeks visiting at the home of Mr. and Miss home of Superior Monday Mrs. Mrs. James Porter in home off the coast of Maine. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Mrs. Frank Root, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Reed and Mr. and Mrs. H. Merston left Hawthorne lane, short vacation at Benton Harbor, Michigan. their island ---- Helen Smith of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, who has been visiting at the her sister, Mrs. William Ait- ken, Euclid avenue, left Saturday for Grand Junction, Jowa, to visit another sister Mrs. few weeks. Frank W. Throw, for a -_-- Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Norton, 370 Wal- nut street, Winnetka, who have heen gone since July 15, on , Wisconsin, back Monday. a motor trip to are expected -- ee Hyatt, Mr. and on a week's motor {rip to the Dells, Devils Lake and others places in Wisconsin. nae § end Charles 'E. Lundquist, 480 left Monday for a Mr. Lundquist will follow later in the week. --_-- Mr. William Aitken, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Aitken of Euclid avenue, received first prize in the golf tournament at Brier Gate Golf netka, club, Deerfield, last Saturday. --_---- Mr. and Mrs. James Weart of Ocono- mowoc, Wisconsin, formerly of Win- were week-end guests of Mr. | you dont want aSkin like ather fotect it rom the Jfeather - and ruinous effects of exposure with a most delightful application of 'ARINELLO Motor Cream before venturing out of doors at any time. PHOEBE JANE The Jewell and Norton families are 747 Elm Street, Winnetka, Ill. Phone Winnetka 822 See Ee RATE The Charlotte Shop | LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR 1 Charlotte M. Hogan EAE 1120 Central Avenue TE AE Phone Wil. 553 HH ACE ER and Mrs. Earle S. Barber, 278 Linden avenue. --_---- Mrs. Edward A. Biery of Los An- geles and her small son, Edward A. Biery, Jr, who have been visiting Mrs. Maurice H. Lieber of Winnetka, have returned home. he § imam : Mr. and Mrs, Robert Cluett of Hub- bard Woods will open their country place at Williamstown in the Berk- shires this week. --_---- Miss Ruth Risley, society editor of the Winnetka Talk, is spending her vacation at Lake Geneva visiting her aunt. Biery's parents, Mr. and Mrs. | EXIT xx Mr. and Mrs. Willoushby Walling re- turned this week from Goodman, Wis. ALL ITIIIIIIIIIIIXIIIIIXX Poultry Broilers, Frying and Roasting Chickens--- Freshly Dressed Mrs. Smith 819 Oak Phone 112 Winnetka ALIX RAZR Z XIII XXIXIXIXX ARAL LA 2 AAA AZAR 22 XX XXXIXXX comfort. 'arner's WRAP-AROUND Increasingly popular is the new Wrap-around, de- signed not only for the flapper but for the woman of full-average figure, who finds in it the fashion- able "natural" figure-contour, as well as perfect A panel or panels of elastic take the place of lacing, but it does not stretch like an all-elastic corset. In fact, it wears exceptionally well. G. L. ZICK & CO. 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