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18 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1925 PACK HALLTO HEAR EXPLORER Captain Donald MacMillan Thrills Listeners On Friday evening, January 23, Capt. Donald MacMillan explorer and lecturer, gave an account of his trip to Greenland that will long be re- membered by an audience held spell- bound for what seemed only a few minutes but was almost two hours. Some men are remarkable explorers, and some others are remarkable speakers, but Captain MacMillan was a model in both fields. New Trier hall, where he showed his motion pic- tures and told of his experiences in the far north, was crowded to the walls with men, women, boys, and girls. During the recital of his leav- ing Maine, goirg up the Greenland coast, down again, and back to the states, the interest of his hearers was .almost painfully intense. The speaker was introduced by his close friend, Principal Clerk of New Trier. Captain MacMillan at once launched into an account of the part played by the radio in his northern voyage. At first, he said, he was somewhat skeptical about the value of the radio in practical connection with his special work in the north, but he was persuaded to take an out- fit with him. He then went on to tell of how completely he had been won over to the view of radio enthusiasts. He had not only received thousands of messages from his home country, the Middle West especially, but as al- most every boy round about Chicago knows, he sent a multitude of thrill ing messages. He spoke of the north magnetic pole and the queer effect it has on the com- pass, and also of the relation of this pole to the northern lights. He in- cidentally made it quite plain that his chief interest was the study of ter- restrial magnetism. Then his moving pictures, showing his trip, were thrown on the screen. I'he audience saw his boat, his crew, his friends, and himself just as he was leaving for Greenland. The pictures then, most realistically, presented to the eye his whole voyage--on sea, land and ice; his experiences with the I'squimaux, the daily life of those far ff people and the animals that serve them as food and daily helpers; the ups and downs of his journeyings {tom place to place in Greenland. livery one in the big audience hoped that he might have the privilege of Jiearing Captain MacMillan tell, at some time in the future, of the trip he plans to make this year. The New Trier Hi-Y club 'is to be congratulated on being fortunate enough to be the sponsors for the captain's very fine lecture. PRESENT TROPHY AS SEAL AWARD District 40 Public School is - Named Winner Miss Frances A. Cook, director of the Modern Health Crusade for the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute, was the chief speaker on the program at the District 40 public school on Glenview road, on the occasion of their recent health meet- ing and party given by Mrs. John A. Hoffman, Mrs. Edward J. Hoffman, Mrs. A. W. Boylston. Mrs. Thomas Kerwin and Mrs. Carl Widney, members of the Grosse Point Health Center hoard, as a reward to the children for their work in selling Christmas seals. Miss Bertha Engel in charge of the secondary classes, and Miss Margaret FE. Bottom of the primary, each hélped their own pupils to contribute some very good numbers. The Junior orchestra com- posed of pupils in the primary grades gave an admirable performance and the of song accompanied by the display Cook County's motto, "Learn to do by doing," was most effectively given by students in the upper grades. Miss Cook was asked to present the handsome silver cup which has been awarded by the Public Welfare commit- tee of the district to the school for the highest per capita sale of Christmas seals in this vicinity. The members of the committee think that the school de- serves great credit for the effort that it has made in this connection, which means an outstanding piece of work for the health of the community. Of course Miss Cook told of her high opinion of the school in connection with the Modern Health Crusade: this was one of the first schools in the county to adopt the crusade and has carried it on faithfully for a number of years. This, of course, means ex- cellent health and cleanliness records for the children. They are now, under Miss Cook's supervision, trying to win a national honor. Miss Cook also gave a performance of her "Tiny Tim Theater," a little marion- ette show in which the characters were bread, vegetables, etc. This is a clever little entertainment that the children al- ways like. Among the visitors were the members of the public health committee, a num- ber of children who are friends of the pupils and ahout 25 of the mothers. Miss Cora Queen, the former public health nurse and Miss Helen M. Nor- cross, the present public health nurse, were also in the audience. Tenth District Notes HE new club house of the High- land Park Woman's club was the scene of the meeting of the Feder- ation of Clubs of the Tenth Congres- sional District of Illinois, January 20. It was "Child Welfare Day" for the 40 federated clubs along the north shore. In a greeting that was full of warmth, Mrs. Wilford C. Shipnes, the able president of the hostess club, welcomed the assembled delegates and presented the gavel to Mrs. Frederick W. Blocki, president of the Tenth District. Mrs. The department of American citizen- ship reported through its charman, Mrs. Wm. F. Farrell that in Highland Park classes arc held at the Y. W. C. A. for the purpose of teaching foreigners how to secure naturalization papers. The Woman's Library Club of Glencoe sponsors a night school and conducts a French class. The Waukegan Woman's club has a regular department in the local newspaper. Mrs. John A. Ruchelt, Jr. chairman of education, reported that the Iake County schools are taking advantage of the funds granted under the Smith- Hughes bill in Libertyville, Antioch, Waukegan, and Gurnee. All of the high schools in lake County are teach- ing "Citizenship." Mrs. Robert Finley Walker, chairman of public welfare, reported that under Mrs. E. A. King's leadership the Wil- mette Woman's club and Glenola club gave birthday parties to the soldiers at Great Lakes hospital. Attention was called to the "Buddy Table" where handwork from the hospital was display- ed for sale. "Buddy tables" are recom- mended for club adoption. The department of publicity reported two district committee meetings held in The speaker of the morning was Dr. Lena K. Sadler. Her subject was "The Coming Generation." She discussed ably the physical, mental, and moral welfare of the child. After the luncheon which was served by the Woman's club, Mrs. Wm. S. Hefferan, member of the Chicago Board of Education, addressed the meeting on "Some Educational Problems." Dr. James H. Hutton spoke on "The Best We Can Do for This Generation." Dr. Hutton discussed goitre in its relation to public health. The music of the day was furnished by the Waukegan Wom- an's Club Trio and by the Brownson Circle Double Quartet. Mrs. Oscar Hebel who arranged the program has the gratitude of all for a splendid day. Among the guests were Mrs. Francis D. Everett and Mrs. Wm. H. Cade. The Frank D. Fultohs are expected home soon from their trip to Miami, Florida. Telephone 1098 ALEC W. KYLE M=--=<20M M® Electro-serve says that eletrie fixtures do as much to 'eaytify a house as the piCl. gq They are ornamental anc afford the lighting that every room. needs. Let us help you select them We'll give you an esti- mate on wiring and fix- tures for the whole house. Blocki responded in her usual vivacious the North End club Miss Maureen ds e 58 3 : imanben 3 ; McKernan of the Chicago Tribune ad- Contractor JER 1491 : The reports of department chairmen | dressed the first meeting on "News- EH were especially teresting. Mrs. Oscar paper Ethics." Mrs. Ada Fisher of the PLUMBING--HEATING E, H - Hebel, first vice president, gave a report| Club Woman's World discussed in the 95S ND) - of the Ti Ens ovcament committee | second meeting the proper preparation 674 Vernon Avenue SBARD VOL meeting held at Federation headquarters | of material for the magazine. Mrs. pl ALLI3(T. December 16. The committee is doing | Fisher suggested a "Magazine Day" in GLENCOE, ILLINOIS RE W NN KA splendid work under Mrs, William H.| each club as part of a subscription cam- 0 Cade. paign. condition. Included in the Appliances to be sold at a reduction are: GAS RANGES WATER HEATERS CLOTHES WASHERS ROOM HEATERS GASTEAM RADIATORS Some of these Appliances have been demonstrated, but they are all of standard quality and carry our usual guarantee. will be sold that is not in good No article Look for the Green Tag! Bearing a Green Tag will be sold Below Cost Green Tag Clearance Sale Look for the Green Tag On Our Sales Floor It will Save You Money All Merchandise This Sale Begins Monday, February 2nd, 1925 North Shore Gas Company PHONE WINNETKA 80 A x NE a r----------