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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community VOL. XIII, NO. 41 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1924 THIRTY-TWO PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS ARCHITECTS COMPETE FOR URGE ACTION ON LABOR LAW Women Seek Ratification of Child Labor Law by State Legislature ADDRESS LOCAL CLUBS Urge Citizens to 'Write to Representatives The Winnetka Teague of Women Voters has been obliged to keep up its activities in spite of the many and more pleasurable demands of the Christmas season, for the Child Labor Amendment to the Constitution of the United States comes before the Illinois Legislature for ratification at its next session, which convenes early in January. Mrs. Charles Strong, chairman of the Child Welfare committee of the Win- retka league is in charge locally and has among her best volunteer speakers Mrs. James Beardsley and Mrs. Warren C. Agry. : These women are addressing such circle and club meetings which convene between now and January 5, explaining the terms of the amendment, if passed, will enable Congress to enact laws pre- venting the exploitation of childhood at premature or injurious labor. The speakers are further urging their audi- ences and friends to write to their re- presentatives immediately requesting them to vote favorably on this measure. Adopt Campaign Slogan On January 12, at the regular monthly | meeting of the Winnetka league, the subject of the amendment will be fully discussed by Mrs. Willoughby Walling, Miss Ruth Matz and Mrs. A. W. Cush- man, with time allowed for questions at the close of their talks. But, as the matter may have already been disposed of by the legislature before that date (depending on how early in the session it comes to vote) the league is adopting as its slogans in the meantime--*"When you send your Christmas cards, send one to your representative,"'--and-- 'Be fore you fill your Christmas stockings, write a letter for the good of all chil- dren." . The men to whom: Winnetka citizens who are interested in the measure should write are: Senator Frederick B. Roos, 512 Marengo avenue, Forest Park, Ill; Representative Lewis B. Springer, Wil- mette, Ill; Howard P. Castle, Barring- ton, Ill; Martin H. Finneran, Calumet City, IIL Establish Bureau The league is endeavoring to call the attention of interested people to the fact that the term "child labor" does not mean the wholesome and profitable employment of children, but the work of children at unfit ages, for unreason- able hours, or under unhealthful condi- tions. Mrs. Charles Strong, Mrs. Walter Benson, Mrs. James Beardsley and Mrs. Warren G. Argy have volunteered as a holiday information committee. LONG FINGERS The dusky night man at Richard- son's Garage has improved materially in color since Thursday night. Fred Richardson, Jr. the proprietor, left the garage about 10:30 o'clock. Shortly after he reached home a southern accented voice called him by phone. "Boss, did you shut the cash drawer," said the excited voice. "Huh, well it's sure open now and all the money is gone." Fred was lucky, it was only about $15. Deadline Advanced Christmas comes next Thursday. Therefore for next week's edition of WINNETKA TALK all advertising copy and all news copy must be in our office by WEDNESDAY NOON December 24 NEXT WEEK IN WINNETKA (As recorded at office of Community House) Christmas play, "Eager Heart," given by Community Players in Com- munity House, Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for children. Sunday, December 21--Christmas play, "Eager Heart," Community rouse at 8:15 o'clock. Monday, December 22--Christmas party given by Winnetka Woman's club for children in afternoon at Club House. 4s Tuesday, December 23--No meeting f the Winnetka Choral society un- til January 6. North Shore British American club Children's party. i Wednesday, December 24--Christ- mas carols on the Village green at 5:20 o'clock. CHRISTMAS DAY. Fr'day, December 26--Rotary club "nncheon at noon, at Community House. North Shore Congregation, bard Woods school, evening. MANY SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS Congregationalists Have Big Day Sunday Hub- Tomorrow is observed as Christmas Sunday at the Winnetka Congregational church, when the Christmas spirit lends its joy and thanksgiving to all services. "The sermon, by the pastor, Rev James Austin' Richards, will center on the thought, "Afraid of Christmas!" Christ- mas music by the quartet and the girls' chorus, directed by J. William Fleer, and with Mrs. Harvey Brewer as violinist, will be as follows: Violin and organ Religioso," Vieuxtemps. Quartet, "Before the Heavens Were Spread Abroad," by Horatio Parker. "0 Holy Night," Adolphe Adam. Soprano solo and Girls' choir, "Silent Night," Frank Grueber. A special service at 3 o'clock on Sun- day afternoon is planned for the bap- tism of children. This will give parents nn the parish an opportunity to present their children in dedication to the Chris- tian life. The Young People's High School club will have a Christmas meeting at 6:45 o'clock, Sunday evening, in the Neigh- borhood room of Community House. Richard Burke is to be the leader of the program. All former members are especially invited to attend. This club at its regular meeting last week wel- comed about 40 friends from the Glen- coe Union church. They enjoyed the supper served by the social committee, and all took a lively part in the subject under discussion,-- "Prayer." The club also had a delegation at the Young Peo- ple's conference in Evanston last Fri- day, where many points were brought out in the matter of how to make such clubs progressive and worth while. The Sunday night meetings are open to all high school age boys and girls. On the afternoon of Christmas Day, at 4:30 o'clock, the church will hold a Christmas Candlelight service. The auditorium will be softly lighted by candles; some of the old Christmas hymns will be sung; the Christmas story will be read and discussed. This brief session of Christmas fellowship and Christian worship will be welcomed by all who shared in it a year ago. All friends and neighbors in the village are invited. prelude, "Adagio from 4th Concerto, by Scandinavian Parish to Start Xmas Fete Sunday Christmas activities in the First Scan- dinavian Evangelical church will begin Sunday, December 21, with a program to be given by the Primary department of the Sunday school at 6 o'clock in the evening. An early morning service wll he held at 5:30 o'clock on Christmas day. The general Christmas program of the Sunday school is scheduled for Sunday evening, December 28, at 7:30 o'clock. [LLINI SING HERE NEXT Famous University Glee Club To Give Concert at New Trier Auditorium HI-Y BACKS PROGRAM Thirty-two Voices in Talent- ed Group An unusual treat is in store for resi- lents of the north shore Friday evening, December 26, when the University of Illinois Glee club will present a pro- ¢ram of songs at the New Trier audi- Prof. Frank T. Johnson torium. The concert, under auspices of the Hi-Y club, is scheduled to start at 8 o'clock in the evening, and the pro- ceeds will go to the club's scholarship fund. The Illini songsters are making their 34th annual tour of the northern part of the state and besides appearing here will also have engagements at Kanka- tee. Chicago Heights, Joliet, Whiting, Ind., Maywoed, Elgin, De Kalb, Sterl- 'ng, Ottowa, Peoria, Lincoln and De- catur. The club is larger than in previous years, having 32 members, including the director and pianist, as compared with 26 members last year. That it is truly representative of the state is shown by the fact that 29 of the 32 men are native sons. ? Famous Director Prof. Frank T. Johnson, director, is a graduate of the Oberlin College of Music and Drury college and was a member of the famous Schubert male quartet of Chicago some years ago. For the last five years he has been associated with the Glee club, which, under his direction, won second place at the In- tercollegiate Glee club contest held in Orchestra. hall, Chicago, last year. The club was organized in 1891 under the direction of Prof. S. W. Parr and since then has been a dominant factor in pro- pagating the Illini spirit throughout the state. The program to be presented at the New Trier auditorium is of varied na- ture, including, besides college songs, musical numbers by T. L. Anderson, violinist, and H. G. Moore, cornetist with the University of Illinois concert band. This program will be appreciated by all and a large attendance is ex- pected. Will Extend Breakwater Here at Cost of $10,000 An expenditure of not to exceed $10,- 000 for the extension of a breakwater at the filtration plant was authorized by the Village council at its regular meeting Tuesday evening, December 16. This extension will constitute an addi- tional unit in the ultimate plan for the provision of harbor facilities along the lake front. By providing facilities for the dis- posal of rubbish it will save enough in operating expenses to cover the cost of construction, it is explained. L wr Cua, aT Ral on) 't Forget to Join i With the Caroling all the friendly folk of pka are asked to come to the e Common on Maple and Im streets on Christmas Eve to sing the old time carols and help usher in the Christmas spirit. The living Chirstmas tree will be glowing, the Winnetka chorus will help in the singing and the chil- dren will lend their voices. Be on hand promptly at 5 o'clock and if you have a flashlight, bring it along. It may help you on those second and third verses that you don't know quite as well as the first. Spread the news! Bring. your new neighbors and share in the Winnetka Community Christmas caroling. All singing groups in the village are especially urged to attend this observance and to help swell the songs of Christmastide. CHURCH CALLS 10 FESTIVITY Church Announces Xmas Services m---- 5 Wi Christ The services at Christmastide in Chr'st church th's year will have a rec'al interest for the people of the arish and the community, because they vill mark the use for the first time. of he new organ, which has been in pro- cess of installation in the church for the past several weeks. The organ will be used for the first time tomorrow at the 11 o'clock service. On the afternoon of Christmas Eve here will be held the annual Children's Carol festival to mark the opening of the Christmas festival. The service will be held in the church at 4 o'clock, and the people of the parish will welcome to it not only the children of the Church school but all the children of the com- munity. The Children's choir will_lead in the singing of many of the old-time carols; the tree will be lighted, and the rector of the parish will deliver a Christmas address for the children. On Christmas Eve at 11:45 o'clock, the Midnight service will be held in the church, consisting of Holy Com- munion, the singing of carols and an address. This service, which is always very impressive, will conclude at about 12:30 o'clock. A special choir of male voices will sing, and the anthem will be Nevins' "There were Shepherds Abiding in the Field." On Christmas morning at 10 o'clock there will be a celebration of the Holy Communion in the chapel, and at 11 o'clock, ther Christmas Festival service, at which the regular choir of men and boys will be in attendance. There will also be celebrations of the Holy Communion in the chapel on St. Stephen's Day, December 26, and the Feast of St. John, Evangelist, Decem- ber 27. YOU ARE INVITED TO ENJOY "WAGER HEART" The Community Players will pre- sent the Christmas Play, "Eager Heart" to the residents of Winnetka on Saturday afternoon, December 20 at 3 o'clock, and Sunday evening, De- cember 21 at 8:15 o'clock. The children of the village are in- vited to be present on Saturday after- noon, and the grown-ups are asked to come Sunday evening. "Eager Heart" is a play which radi- ates the spirit of Christmas. Not only does the story deal with the shepherds and kings of old, but with more mod- ern people. It is given by a large group of the Community Drama play- ers as their Christmas offering to the village. There is also a chorus of trained voices and an orchestra group. Greater facilities for lighting and ef- fects are possible this year in the new Rudolph Matz hall. : Each year it has been the custom of the Community Drama club through its Community players to give two presentations of a Christmas play, and those who have had the pleasure of attending these in form- er years know how enjoyable they are both to children and grown-ups. There is no admission charge. HALL DESIGN WINNETKANS TO VIE FOR HONOR Edwin H. Clark, Austin D. Jenkins and Russell S. Walcott will Compete ALL WIDELY KNOWN Anticipate an Exceptionally Beautiful Structure By J. D. PIERCE Chairman, Public Buildings and Grounds Committee, Village Council The Village council expects to start work next spring on a Village Ad- ministration building to occupy the center of the block on the west side of Linden street between Elm and Oak streets. In preparation for this, an architectural competition has just been started for a design' for the building. Through this competition of archi- tects, the council hopes to secure the most beautiful and practical building that is possible within the limit of cost--a building that will be a credit and source of pride to the community. If one architect were selected and commissioned to erect the building, there seemed to be less certainty of something exceptionally good. No matter how carefully selected, an ar- chitect is not always at his best, es-- pecially when not spurred on by com- petition. Employ Institute Plan Winnetka has a number of nation- ally known architects among its citi- zens. There was evidently no reason to go beyond our own village for tal- ent. But how should a choice be made? Fortunately, the advice of ar- chitects controls competition among its members, according to fixed rules, to insure fairness to all concerned. The institute advises that the number of competitors be small so as to arouse the best efforts of each; it advises against competition open to all, because the winner of the design might not be a man competent and experienced to erect the building. The institute's rules require that the suc- cessful competitor be awarded the commission to build. Three Winnetkans Chosen These considerations led the coun- cil to the selection of three Winnet- ka architects: Edwin H. Clark, Aus- tin D. Jenkins and Russell S. Walcott. These are all young men of well rec- ognized ability, each anxious to cre- ate for himself a worthy monument in his home town. § The competition closes on Febru- ary 2 and the designs will then be examined by a jury of award includ- ing three of the best architects that can be secured. Afterwards, there will probably be a public exhibition of the designs, of which due notice will be given, William A. Otis, one of Winnetka's foremost citizens and a prominent ar- chitect, is acting as professional ad- viser in the competition, cooperating with the Public Buildings and Grounds committee of the council. OMIT CHORAL REHEARSALS The usual Tuesday evening rehears- als of the Winnetka Choral society will not take place on Tuesday, De- cember 23, and Tuesday, December 30. The society will resume regular rehearsals on January 6 at the Win- netka Woman's club. Fine for a Christmas Present! FOR SALE -- CHILD'S TRI- cycle in A-1 condition; fine for Christmas present. 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