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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 18 Apr 1925, p. 17

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vr | { | | 1 18 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1925 SUNT [Ti NUH Pr "Good Furniture Makes the Home" The living room set sketched here is covered with the very finest mohair and linen friese The solid mahogany frame is carefully hand carved. The filling is hair and Louis XV Living Room Suite Your taste may be judged with fair accuracy by the daven- port in your living room. There is no doubt that the davenport may be one of the most important factors in the success of the living room if it is well chosen. You will always find a large number of conservative, well chosen living room suites on the floors of Brown-Umlandt Company. We will be glad to assist you in selecting the right thing for your special needs. And you will be pleas- down. With the davenport is in- cluded two down filled pillows. The davenport is $353.00. HHI The chair is $162.00. antly surprised at the SUBSTANTIAL SAVING you will be able to make because of our "one low, year-round price." The Neglected Bedroom The bedroom suite sketched below is inexpensive, yet consistent with BROWN-UM- LANDT policy of "good taste." It is artistically designed--constructed with great care by Master Craftsmen. The burl walnut panels are carefully matched, and contrast beautifully with the exquisite rose wood used for trim. " JL L | ny Hl "to fix up that neglected bedroom." I 1 ih} Inquire about our extended charge account purchasing plan. Open Evenings Tues., Thurs. and Sat. 7:30 to 9:30 Roto Umlandt ™ Fountain Square 1567 Sherman Ave. EVANSTON ONE LOW, YEAR-ROUND PRICE LUTTE ni rait Co. Tel. Univ. 6300 We have a line of selected bedroom furniture at prices--when you compare the quality-- will make you realize, it is no longer necessary to delay the fulfillment of your long desire; DHESTer 5 oo ais coats .$81.00 Duchess Vanity Group... 85.00 Clhifforette =v. Gels sive 67.00 Bed (full or single) ... . 55.00 CHAP. + aioe vositinrinodinn 15.00 Bench... v5 kis « Bote 15.00 re, EE ET ET EE EE EE EEE TEE EEE EET - LTT Benefit Bridge Large Event of Coming Week HREE attractive Winnetka homes will be hospitably opened on Tuesday evening, April 21, for one of the large social af- fairs of the post-Lenten season. Mrs. Austin Jenner of 1005 Hill road, Mrs. C. Colton Daughaday of 180 Chestnut street, and Mrs. Frank Fulton of 884 Hill road, will be hostesses on this occasion for the bridge the Woman's Guild of Christ church will give to raise funds to defray the expenses of the work done for charity through- out the year. Fleming, 850 Locust road. Art league on Saturday, April 18, ticipating a delightful afternoon. On Wedesnday evening, April 22 the home of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Steen, of Wilmette, formerly of Win- netka, will be the back-ground or a small wedding, when Miss Evelyn Marjorie Steen will become the bride of John Lowell Wallis, son of Mrs. W. W. Wallis of 1143 Maple avenue, Evanston. The Rev. Ernest Fremont Tittle of the First Methodist Episco- pal church of Evanston, will read the service at 8 o'clock. Miss Steen will be attended by Mrs. George H. Rellihen of Chicago, the matron of honor, and Willard B. Davis of Evanston will be Mr. Wallis' best man. The bride's little brother, Dud- ley Wilcox Steen, and the groom's nephew, Harold Detienne of Milwau- kee, will be the ribbon bearers. Mrs. W. B. Davis of Evanston, sis- ter of the groom, entertained at lunch- eon and bridge Tuesday, in Miss Steen's honor. ---- On Wednesday evening, April 15, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry I Orwig of 548 Willow road, was the scene of a delightful celebration on the occasion of the Orwigs' fortieth wedding anniversary. The two guests of honor were surrounded by all the members of their immediate family, children and grandchildren. The out- of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lodner, Mrs. Eugene L. Red- ner, and Mrs. Charles Foos, all of Big Rapids, Mich. ---- A very delightful program was thoroughly enjoyed by members of the Ash Street circle last Tuesday, when Miss Phyllis Weir of Northwestern university, character dancer, gave three groups in costume, depicting Polish Folk dances. A one act comedy sketch "The Train to Mauro" or "Mrs. Buttermilk" was enacted under the able direction of Mrs. Belote, Mrs. Sommer, and Mrs. Gillespie. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price of Wal- den road had as their guests at bridge on Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Theo- dore J. Coyne, Mr. and Mrs. Powell of Evanston, Miss Bruening of New York, and the members of the Neigh- borhood Bridge club. PL ' Mrs. Albert Gleaves Berry, Jr. is arriving today from California to be with her father and mother, Dr. and Mrs. Frank W. Blatchford of Arbor Vitae road, throughout the summer. Her husband, who now holds the rank of lieutenant commander in the United States Navy, is leaving with the fleet on a cruise to Honolulu. --_---- Members of the Scandanavian church have given several surprise parties for Miss Myrtle Bothner of 916 Elm street who is to be married in the near future, and during another such affair on April 2, the Plus Ultra Bible class of the church presented her with two beautiful gifts. ---- The April meeting of the Scott Ave- nue circle will be held at the home of Mrs. H. R. Lovgren, 1293 Scott ave- nue, on Tuesday, April 21, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Earl Ross and Mrs. Dwight Muckley will be the as- sisting hostesses. Mrs. Norman Cop- thorne will sing. HE Mrs. J. Brady of 803 Oak street, and Mrs. E. Flynn of Center street, will entertain the Oak Street circle of the Sacred Heart Parish at the Parish hall on Tower road and Burr avenue, Thursday, April 23, at 2 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all Mrs. Cornelius Lynde of 864 Bryant avenue is the chairman from whom information may be obtained. The commit- tee in charge is most desirous that there be a generous ticket sub- scription for this attractive event. Easter Week Brings Simple Wedding NLY the family and intimate friends attended the wedding of Miss Harriet Allport, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Walter All- port of Winnetka, and Sidney Haskell of Cobourg, Canada, that took place on Monday afternoon, April 13. The Rev. James A. Richards read the service at 4 o'clock in the Congregational church, and a reception followed at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Malcolm Invite Art League Members to Studio Tea Baus MARSHALL, whose charming Italian studio over- looking the Wilmette harbor is one of the interesting places on the north shore, will be host to the members of the North Shore at 2 o'clock. His guests are an- On Wednesday evening a capacity audience filled the Winnetka Wom- an's club to hear the reading James Stephens, the celebrated Irish poet, rave for the benefit of the Kinder- garten of the Henry Booth Settlement House in Chicago. Mr. Stephens de- lichted his audience with his prose tales and his poems. Horace Bridges, president of the Settlement, made a clever talk introducing the speaker. Enthusiastic interest was manifested in this program, and about 350 tick- ets were sold by the committee so ac- tively engaged in making the evening a success. Mrs. Francis A. Lackner, the chairman, was ably assisted by th following committee: Mrs. Laird Bell, Mrs. E. V. L. Browns, Mrs. Arthur W. Cushman, Mrs. George E. Frazer, Mrs. Cornelius Lynde, Mrs. Bruce Mac- Leish, Mrs. Roswell B. Mason, Mrs. George S. Parker, Miss Dorothy Sears, A Mrs. Paul Starr, Mrs. Henry F. Ten- ney, Mrs. Ernst von Ammon, Mrs. Hathaway Watson, and Mrs. Morris K. Wilson. --Q-- Mrs. Justus Chancellor of 434 Willow street, and her sister, Mrs. Weilbren- ner of Hinman avenne, Evanston, left for Richmond, Va. Wednesday, with the Illinois League of Women Voters, to attend the convention of the na- tional league held there from April 15 to 22. On their return they will stop at Hot Springs, Va. for a few days, and from there they will go to their former West Virginia home to visit old scenes, friends, and relatives. --O-- The North Shore Catholic Woman's league will hold a rummage sale for the benefit of the social service de- partment, at 631 Main street, Wilmette, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 23. 24, and 25. Someone will be at the shop all day Wednesday to re- ceive any articles members of the league and their friends may wish to contribute. Everyone is urged to do- nate used household goods and cast- off clothing for this benefit. --0-- Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hobart of 1417 Edgewood lane, are the proud posses- sors of a beautiful pool for water lilies and gold fish which they have added in a most artistic manner to their al- ready lovely grounds, as well as to the beauty of this lovely wooded lane. The Hobarts did much of the interest- ing work themselves. ---- The Temple club will hold a busi- ness meeting next Tuesday evening promptly at 8 o'clock, for the pur- pose of drawing up plans for the drive for new members to take place very soon. All members are urged to at- nd. A social hour with dancing and refreshments will follow the business session. --_--0-- The Willow Street circle will meet »t the residence of Mrs. E. E. Stults, 418 Sheridan road, Tuesday, April 21, at 11:30 o'clock. A buffet luncheon at 1 o'clock will be followed by an inter- esting program in the afternoon. Mrs. Royal A. Hoaglund of 416 Willow road, will assist the hostess. --0-- The Thrift Shop of the Winnetka Relief and Aid society is in great need of used clothing and shoes of all kinds for children and adults. Household ar- ticles of every description are greatly needed. Please take bundles to 858 Elm street, or leave a notice there to have them called for. pally hid Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Hill of Wal- den road were hosts to 20 friends at bridge and a midnight supper on Tues- members of the circle and their friends. day evening last. rr.

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