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* » . - WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK The Timely Record of Community Events er Vol. X1, No. 38 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1922 SIXTEEN PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS Winnetk reefs PEP" DINNER STARTS OFF CHURCH GANWASS Congregationalists Hear Speeches and Sing Their "Campaign Melodies" FUND DRIVE SUNDAY House-to-House Canvass of Parish Tomorrow Put on your CANVASS bonnet, With the old slogan on it-- "Every member's going to sub- scribe," And we'll pull together, Just the same as ever For the Church here and world-wide. Sung to the old familiar tune of "Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet," this improvised stanza portrays the spirit of what was, perhaps, one of the most enthusiastic meetings ever held in the interests of Winnetka institutions --the dinner for canvassers of the Winnetka Congregational church held on Monday evening. Eighty men were present at the invitation of the fin- ance committee to learn of the plans " for the coming year and to exchange ideas for the canvass to be held Sun- day afternon, December 3. Must Keep Apace Judge Charles M. Thomson spoke on the subject: "Keeping up with the Town." He portrayed the fortunate condition of Winnetka with its few but strong churches, and emphasized the responsibility of the community for getting back of its churches, enabling them to keep pace with the growth of the village. "We need a plan for the future," he said, "a church plan, as carefully thought out as the Vil- lage plan itself". He referred to a $1,500 item in the 1923 budget of the church, for tentative plans and sketch- es looking to eventual expansion, as being the next step for the Congrega- tional church and a very necessary one at this time. John Scott spoke briefly of the tra- ditions of the church and of his con- fidence in the present budget as ex- pended by the Business committee. Introduces New Songs Wallace Rumsey led the singing and in addition to the old Winnetka can- vass songs, which have been adopted this year by several of the churches in the Chicago territory, he introduc- ed some new ones. Good-fellowship was manifest throughout, the different zones vying with each other in ex- hibiting the most enthusiasm. It is understood that the canvass this year will include a call at each home in the parish, asking for pledges for the coming year for the support of both the church and of Community House. In the spring there will be a canvass for pledges to the Commun- ity House maintenance fund from those who are not of the church par- ish. Would Exceed Budget Efforts are to be made this year to exceed the budget in order that there may be ample funds available for requests which the church has had to refuse until assured of a larger in- come. The increase is looked for not from those already taking their share but from others who, recognizing the value of the church, will wish to have a greater share in its work. It is understood that the Budget for 1923, including the benevolent gifts for causes outside of Winnetka will total $55,311.50. "The Everlasting Mercy" Topic Concludes Lectures Wednesday, December 6, at 8 o'clock Rev. James 'Richards concludes his series of six tu.ks on "Modern Books and Their Religious meanings." At the Winnetka Congregational Church the final talk will be on "The Everlasting Mercy," by John Mase- fleld, the English poet, and will of necessity include extensive readings from the poems. GION OPPOSES LLOYD CLEMENCY "Deplores and Condemns" Acts of William Bross Lloyd, Freed This Week ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS Asks Governor Not to In- terfere in His Behalf The Winnetka Post, No. 10, of the American Legion Tuesday evening of this week adopted resolutions '"de- ploring and condemning the acts of William Bross Lloyd, a resident of the village" recently committed to the state penitentiary at Joliet, fol- lowing conviction "for acts seditious and disloyal to our government," and pardoned late Wednesday by Governor Small. The resolutions, calling upon the governor of the state not to exercise his powers of pardon in behalf of Lloyd, came in consequence of en- deavors on the part of certain citi- zens to secure the release of the polit- ical prisoner. The resolutions adopted follow: The Resolutions Whereas, one William Bross Lloyd, a resident of this Village, has by due process of law been indicted, tried and found guilty and sentenced to a term of years in the penitentiary, for acts seditious and disloyal to our Government; and 'Whereas, he did by those acts en- courage and give comfort to the enemies of our country in time of war; and Whereas, it has come to the knowl- edge of this organization that at- tempts are being made or are to be made to secure his release and free- dom from the punishment imposed by the courts of this State; Believe Punishment Just Now, tlferefore, be it resolved: That the Winnetka Post of the American Legion enter upon its record that it deplores and condemns the acts of said William Bross Lloyd and believes the punishment imposed upon him deserved and just; Be it further resolved, That this Post requests and urges said Gov- ernor of the State of Illinois not to exercise his powers of pardon in be- half of said William Bross Lloyd, but to allow the sentence so imposed to be served not merely as a punishment of said William Bross Lloyd but also for the greater purpose of an example to other unpatriotic persons seeking to destroy this Government or ob- struct it in adequately securing the National Defense. Be it further resolved, That the Ad- jutant of this Post be directed to send to the Governor of the State of Illinois and all other Legion Posts in said State copies of these resolutions and that this resolution be posted upon the bulletin boards of this Post. GIRL SERIOUSLY HURT WHEN STRUCK BY AUTO Lilly Anderson, 19-year-old steno- grapher living at 1014 Spruce streef, received a fractured frontal bone when she was struck by a motor car driven and owned by Paul Blake, 429 Linden street, at the intersection of Provident avenue and Spruce street last Fri- day, November 24. Immediately after the accident Miss Anderson was rushed to the Evanston hospital. She remained in an unconsious state from Friday until Tuesday afternoon. At last reports she was in a semi-conscious condition. Attendants expressed the belief that Miss Anderson's injuries would not be fatal. The accident occured late Friday afternoon. The car driven by Blake was going south on Provident avenue, Miss Anderson was walking west on Spruce street on the south side of the intersection. Mr. Hadley Is Grateful for Winnetka's Interest The trustees of the Hadley Cor- respondence School for the Blind report favorable progress in set curing re-subscriptions and new subscriptions to meet the budget for the ensuing year. They have been greatly pleased in receiving many unsolicited checks and notes of various de- nominations and in some instan- ces; the donors have been suffi riently interested to present their »fferings in person so that they might have an intimate touch with Vir. Hadley and his splendid work. These pleasant comtacts have sreatly encouraged Mr. Hadley. As a matter of fact, the writer of this article heard Mr. Hadley say that he would rather receive a thousand small subscriptions than a score of large ones. Such shows an ever-widening circle of interest. If this opportunity prompts you to help in a large or small way, the work of higher education for the adult blind, your check or ;ash may be sent to Mr. Harry S. Moses, treasurer, 840 Linden ave- aue, Winnetka. INDIAN HILL PLANS REAL HOME SESSION The regular meeting of the Indian Hill Improvement association will be held on Monday evening, December 4, at 8:15 o'clock at New Trier Town- ship High school. The membership drive last Sunday added many names to the list of members, and a large attendance is expected. clin ddilion to the vatlious™ matteils of business to be discussed, a very interesting program of entertainment has been arranged, including musical numbers of extraordinary character. The business meeting will be held in the aduitorium and the musical program and illustrated lecture in the theater. After the program refreshments will be served. LLOYD HOLLISTER, INC. Lloyd Hollister, who has been the vice-president and manager of the Lake Shore Publishing com- pany since its incorporation over six years ago, has purchased the entire common stock of the com- pany and announces a change in the firm name to LLOYD HOLLIS- TER, Inc., effective December 1. The Lake Shore News, Winnetka Weekly Talk and Glencoe News, publications owned by the com- pany, will be continued in their present form with the idea always in the minds of their editors that they are YOUR community newspa- pers. "They are clean papers," is the comment always heard and as clean newspapers they will be con- tinued. Mr. Hollister has been in the newspaper business in New Trier township for the past eleven years. Originally he owned the Winnetka Weekly Talk and in 1916 he was in- strumental in forming a consolida- tion of all the papers in the town- ship. The Lake Shore News ab- sorbed the old Local News and was made the official paper for Wil- mette. The Winnetka Weekly Talk and the Glencoe News were continued in their present form. Mr. Hollister was called to the service in March, 1917, and re- turned in September, 1919. Since that time the papers have enjoyed a remarkable growth. The circu- lation has reached a point where over 4800 papers are issued each week and many new subscriptions are being received each week. The job printing work and advertising volume has been increased more than three-fold in the last three years. The classified advertising has shown the largest increase of all, having grown to a volume seven times that which was pub- lished in 1919. A. H. Bowman of the Evanston News-Index, who formerly held the controlling stock in the company, will remain as an officer in the new company, as vice-president. E. R. Ladd will continue to act as secretary. Guest Tomorrow PLAIN FOLKS" POET AT COMMUNITY HOUSE An Evening You Cannot Af- ford to Miss It takes a heap o'livin in a house t' make it home, A heap © sun an' shadder, sometimes have t' roam Afore ye really 'ppreciate the tiings ye lef' behind. An hunger for 'em somerow, 'em allus on yer mind. It don't make any difference how rich ye get t be, How much yer chairs and tables cost, how great yer luxury; It aint home t' ye, though it Le the palace of a king Until somehow yer soul is wrapped round everything. Snow, rain, foul weather or fair, Community House will be the mecca for hundreds of Winnetkans tomor- row evening, because folks simply disregard weather conditions when ""Eddie" Guest comes to town. Edgar A. Guest, the poet of the people, the man whose simple rhymes of domesticity are read and re-read by millions of Americans every day in the public press, is Winnetka's guest this Sunday and will be at Com- munity House in the evening to talk the homely philosophy as only "Ed- die" Guest can talk it, and to delight with readings of his own whimsical poems. an' ye with sort o' Don't Miss Him! Every Winnetkan can afford to hear him because the admission price is merely nominal. Community House directors have arranged it so that the cost shall not be beyond the most meagre purse. The rew.sl is heyond monetary calculations. "A rare treat is in store for those who have never heard Mr. Guest speak," says one writer. "He reads his own inimitable verse with an ap- pearing charm that instantly captures any audience. Women or men, girls or boys, the appeal is certain. There is a magnetic quality in his voice and contagion in his smile. As his poems range from humor to pathos, and from fun-making to a reverend faith in God, his hearers are apt to be in a gale of laughter one moment, and wip- ing away a furtive tear the next." "Peculiar Fellow" "Edgar Guest is a peculiar fellow," writes a noted churchman. "He is a poet who asks no special privileges in the name of genius. He does not wear long hair; he dresses after the approved style of civilization; he has none of the picturesque vices of the old-fashioned writing man; and he does not entertain eccentric views about any of the big questions of life. In all these ways he is a pathetic dis- appointment. But, anybody who wants to meet a gentleman of dis- tinct quality, a charming companion, a delightful entertainer, a poet whose verses when read by himself have the charm of Whitcomb Riley, and whose delicious jokes and yarns and whim- sicalities make up a memorable eve- ning's program, ought to get ac- quainted with Edgar Guest. He is both wise and witty; he is the best (Continued on Page 6) Presents Opera Stars in Concert Here December 15 Arrangements have been completed for a unique program of music to be given in the Skokie school auditorium, Friday evening, December 15, when K. C. Raclin presents in concert, Alexander Akinoff, basso, and Daphne Edwards, pianist. Akinoff was formerly a member of the Petrograd Grand Opera company and Miss Edwards, a resident of Highland Park, played with great success with the Minneapolis Sym- phony orchestra. Tickets are to be on sale at Adams' pharmacy, Carlson's pharmacy and Hillman's Pharmacy, Glencoe. The concert on December 15 will be the first of a series of similar musical evenings, it is planned. Patronesses for the concert in- clude: Mrs. Samuel Sheffield Hutchin- son, Mrs, Walter Lytton, Mrs. A. C. Roebuck, Mrs. Harry Moses, Mrs. Franklin Rudolph, Mrs. William Had- ley, Mrs. H. L. Rachin, Mrs. Hoyt McClain, Mrs. Charles R. Bear, Miss Olga Menn. Northwestern co-eds v. (l serve as ushers. "PEG 0" MY HEART" BENEFIT, DE. &-5 North Shore Players Pro- duction to Swell Winnetka American Legion Funds CAST IS EXCEPTIONAL Vagabond Orchestra Will Provide Music Three months of tireless rehears- ing; weeks of careful attention to the myriad details of arrangement, and the North Shore Players are prepar- ed to offer their first production of the season, "Peg O' My Heart", as a bene- fit for the Winnetka Post No. 10, of the American Legion, Irving Odell, com- mander. The place is Winnetka Community House; the nights, Tuesday and Wed- nesday, December 5 and 6. Catalog- ing briefly, "Peg O' My Heart" is given under the excellent direction of Mrs. Jessie Royce Landis, the management of Sidney M. Spiegel, Jr., president of the North Shore Players and com- prises a cast of youthful, though thoroughly experienced players who call the north shore their home. Love's Young Dream. J. Hartley Manners' "Peg O° My Heart" is termed a comedy of youth in three acts and is written about the ever interesting legend, "Oh, nothing 5 sweet in life as lo 'S dream." re action passes in yo living Joom of Villa, Mrs. Chichester's bough, England, in early summer. The cast of characters includes play- ers who have appeared favorably be- fore north shore audiences. In the title role is Miss Elisabeth Duffy, a player of experience who has achieved the easy distinction of a true artist, who "acts without acting." Built around the interesting charac- ter of "Peg" are such well recommend- ed players as Benn F. Carswell, as Christian Brent, unquestionably the the best known figure in Northwestern university dramatics; W. Harlan Ware in the role of Alaric Chichester; Fa- nelma Schulmeyer, as Ethel Chiches- ster; Neola Northum, as Mrs. Chiches- ter; Virginia Klein, as Bennett; Joe Driscoll, as Jerry; Giles E. Weise, as Montgomery Hawkes, and Earl Fox as Jarvis. Expert Production Staff. Assisting Mrs. Landis and Mr. Spie- gel on the Production staff are Robert Andrews, assistant general manager; suthsr Adams, stage manager; Thomas W. Brown, assistant stage manager; Emily Hadley and Virginia No, prop- erties, Joanne Golden, publicity. Music for "Peg O' My Heart" will be provided through the courtesy of the widely known Vagabonds, the north shore's leading exponents of harmony. The North Shore Players receive no remuneration for their work. Every performance given in the name of that organization ig in the nature of a benefit for some worthy enter- prise. All proceeds from "Peg O' My Heart" above actual production ex- penses, will be directed into the coff- ers of the Winnetka Post of the Amer- ican legion. On Friday, December 8 the same play will be given at St. Luke's Parish House, Evanston, un- der the auspices and for the benefit of the Woman's Guild and Auxiliary of that church. The Winnetka performances of "Peg 0' My Heart" will begin promptly at 8:15 o'clock. New Trier High Announces "Open House" for Parents "Open House" for parents and friends of the Freshmen students at New Trier Township High school is announced for Tuesday evening, De- cember 5. There is to be a brief program at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of the school, followed by a reception given by the faculty. The buildings of the school will be opened for inspection on that evening. Freshmen students have been asked to accompany their parents on this occasion. Ed lela Lei iiicil