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a rr -------------- ---------------------- ia EEE. p------ 12 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1925 GIN SOCIETY Lectures to Attract Educators of Children HE Central Council of the Evanston School clubs is cooperat- ing with the home and education department of the Woman's Club of Evanston in presenting a series of lectures by Miss Alma L. Binzel, lecturer for the Federation for Child Study of New York City. The first lecture was held on Wednesday of this week, the subject being "Twentieth Century Interest in Parents and Chil- dren." The subject of next week's lecture will be "The Importance and Nature of Mental Health." These talks held at 3:45 o'clock at the Woman's Club of Ev- anston on Wednesdays should attract educators and mothers of young children. Through the courtesy of the Woman's club, the faculty and senior students of the National Kindergarten and Elementary col- lege are invited to attend these lectures as guests. Mrs. Harry G. Phillips, president of the Fvanston Central Council of School clubs, is also president of the North Shore Alumnae association of the college. n 8 The Half Hour After Dinner Men to be Guests at Evening Lecture wv ITATIONS have been issued to all members of the Winnetka Woman's club by the art and literature committee for an illu- strated lecture by Ralph Linton at the Woman's club on Wednes- day evening, January 28, at 8:15 o'clock in the evening, Mr. Linton, ! a graduate of Harvard, is assistant curator of Ethnology at the Field Museum. He will talk on the Marquesas, or South Sea [slands, where he spent ten months in visiting and exploring all the larger ones, living among the natives and studying their languages, beliefs and customs. To reach these islands from Tahiti, the near- est steamer stop, requires a vovage of 30 days on a small sailing ERE LAPP Flowers, somewhere, in a bowl; maybe the crackle of an open fire; lights pleasantly shaded; the first three inches of a good cigar; black coffee, and a glance at the late edition of the Evening Paper--that's THE HALF HOUR AFTER DINNER When you're getting Pittsburgh on the super set; for the unexpected caller or the fourth at Bridge, above all, for the half hour after dinner-- that's the time for The Occasional Chair. "The Elgin," pictured here, has wide inviting arms, just the right "cant" to its tapestried back, and comfort in its tufted velvet seat. The solid walnut frame is finished in a beautiful, antique brown. The Price is $33.00 Ris font Wlmlandf "abs 1567 Sherman Ave. EVANSTON . Tel. University 6300 - Imitation-- The Sincerest form of Flattery In your trip through the Coliseum this year - notice the large number of Manufacturers who have tried to imitate CHRYSLER in design and body styles - A wonderful tribute to a car just ONE YEAR OLD-- BUT THE BUILT-IN QUALITY OF THE CHRYSLER CAN NOT BE IMITATED, OR PROMISED! Evanston Motor Sales W. D. Reagan, Mgr. 1017 Davis Sreet Phone Uni. 2277 CHRYSLER vessel. follow the dinner. At the annual meeting of the Dor- cas Home board held at the home of Mrs. John Patricks, of Evanston, Mon- day afternoon, the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Charles Weeks; first vice president, Mrs. Thomas P. Smith, Jr.; second vice presi- dent, Mrs. Frederick Thomas, all of Winnetka; recording secretary, Mrs. Perry S. Eade. of Evanston; correspond- ing secretary, Mrs. Stanley Rogers, Win- netka ; and treasurer, Mrs. Walter Blake, of ILvanston. Annual reports were read, showing that the Dorcas Home, located two miles west of Highland Park, has had a satis- factory year, having cared for an aver- age of 46 children. Vacancies made by twenty older children who left the home, were filled by little ones, all more than two years old. The children have the freedom of the eight acres of lawn and trees, and have the benefits of the farm with its fresh vegetables in the summer and chicken and fresh eggs added to their wholesome diet. There has been no contagion or serious illness during the year, credit for which was given the superintendent, Miss Ardis, for her wise and efficient management. The board members added the serv- 'ces of a kindergarten teacher and a janitor to the pay roll last fall. Spe- cialists in Evanston and Chicago donated their services for care of the children's cyes ,and dentistry and medical services irom Highland Park and Deerfield were also donated whenever needed. An Evanston laundry has done the flat work of the home free of charge, for the past seven years, thus aiding the home con- siderably from a financial standpoint. --(---- For the first time this season, members of the Winnetka Play Reading group gathered Tuesday for an evening read- ing that proved most enjoyable to the group of 50 present. At this time "The Pigeon" by John Galsworthy was de- lightfully read. During the year there will be three or four more readings which will be open to any member of the North Shore Theatre Guild re- siding in Winnetka or Hubbard Woods. Those who responded to the postal cards sent out will be notified by telephone of the coming meetings. At the annual meeting of the women's board of St. Luke's hospital, hy Hathaway Watson, of Winnetka, was elected secretary. The other new officers are Mrs. Howard Spaulding, second vice- president; Mrs. John J. Mitchell, Jr. third vice president. Those who were re-elected to office were Mrs. Wilhelm L. Baum, president; Mrs. John W. Gary, first vice president, and Mrs. William H. Mitchell, II, treasurer. --Oee The executive board of the North Shore Alumnae association of the Na- tional Kindergarten and Elementary col- lege holds its monthly meeting with the president, Mrs. Harry G. Phillips, Mon- day afternoon at 4. Major-General TY E. Harries, U, of honor, will give a short and bain address. show a moving picture, taken in England, of the riders in action in the Grand National Steeplechase. The club is arranging this informal evening with the hope of especially interesting the husbands of the members. Riding Club Dinner to Open New Season HE Indian Hill Riding club has decided to introduce the events of the New Year with an annual dinner at the Indian Hill club on Wednesday evening, January 28, at 7 o'clock. Dancing will A. (retired), the guest He will also The marriage of Miss Eleanor Mora- lee Bush, daughter of Mrs. Theophile Bush of 830 Greenleaf avenue, Glencoe, to Arthur Burbank Olsen, will take place January 31, at 8:30 o'clock at St. Elisabeth's church, with Rev. John Coolidge officiating.- Thembgide's attend- ants are to be Miss Edit righ, of Glencoe and Mrs. Victor Spoehr of Chi- cago. The best man is Mr. Olson's brother, O. Tanner Olsen of Chicago. Charles Redfield of Wilmette and Evans Plummer of Chicago will serve as ushers. Alexander Theophile Bush will give his sister away. A reception will follow the ceremony at the Glencoe Masonic lodge. On Thursday evening, a buffet supper is to be given at the Bush home for the bridal party. sad, Sa, The weeks of social activity at Indian Hill before the clubhouse closes on Feb- ruary 1, for repairs and redecorating, have been filled with varied affairs. On Saturday of this week there is an ice carnival for adults. No one will be al- lowed within the portals who is not in fancy dress. There will be a six piece orchestra to enliven the skating and other winter sports. At 10 o'clock a supper will be served in the clubhouse with dancing afterward. The season closes on Saturday, Jan- uary 31, with a dance for club members and friends, and on May 1 the clubhouse will reopen. The winter sports will con- tinue as long as the cold weather lasts. The Entre Nous Matinee club will hold its mid-winter snow party Wed- nesday, January 28, in the Wedge- wood tea room of Marshal Field's. Members and their guests are asked to meet promptly at 12 o'clock for luncheon in the tea room. The affair is in charge of Mrs. A. J. Cline and Mrs. D. K. McCammon who are as- sisted by Mrs. F. W. Kraft, Mrs. W. M. Paris, Mrs. B. Lowenmeyer, and Mrs. E. G. Whitaker. After the luncheon the party will attend the matinee performance of "The Show- Off," at Cohan's Grand. --_---- The annual meeting of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago will be held at a luncheon at the La Salle Wed- nesday, January 28, it was announced by Lucius Teter, president of the society. The woman's auxiliary of the society will also hold its annual meeting at the same place, but at 10:30 in the morning. Arrangements for both meetings are being made by a special committee as follows: Mrs. James M. Sheldon, chair- man, Mrs. Robert W. Hamill, Mrs. Frank Winans, Mrs. J. E. Lackner, Mrs. Lyle Harper, Miss Ruth Lester and Mrs. Erie M. Lubeck. Bao Mr. and Mrs. Anders Allen of Hohl- felder lane, announce the birth of a daughter, January 10. The baby has been named Katherine Elisabeth. ial, Cain]