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38 Good Fellow Appeal Sent Out Urge North Shore Residents to Aid War-Vets' Families BY JEAN TEN BROECK Armistice celebrations just past, the recent dedication of Winnetka's beautiful Flagstaff war memorial at- tended by hundreds of north shore shore residents, and the annual roll call of the American Red Cross which lasts until Thanksgiving Day, cannot fail to direct one's thoughts to those in need as a result of the late war. Not only thousands of men themselves, but many of their families are actually destitute and without compensation. Winter's bleakness and the joy that the Christ- mass season should carry with it, will deepen their suffering because of their want. A plea comes from the Veteran's bureau in Chicago and from Dr. Wil- hite, medical head of the Veteran's hospital in North Chicago, that our residents join the Good Fellow throng and bring relief and cheer to the families still paying the price of war. They suggest to the general committee for friendly co-operation with ex- service men of the Tenth district, Illinois Federation of Women's clubs, that the clubs take one hundred fami- - lies and provide for them at Christmas time. Anyone wishing to aid in the spreading of Christmas spirit may communicate with the committee in her own club, or with Mrs. H. O. Weishaar, 1331 Chestnut avenue, and Mrs. W. H. Hutson, 1112 Elmwood avenue, both of Wilmette, or with Mrs. Joseph Joyce, 531 Essex road, Kenil- worth. In caring for the families, the men in the hospitals are not to be forgotten. Because of its proximity, the hospital at Great Lakes is the center of the work among veterans on the north shore. Boys at Great Lakes are in great need of overcoats, shoes, caps, sox and underwear, those in charge of local committees announce, and any sort of wearing apparel will be most acceptable. Announcements of the work of two of the local commit- tees and their needs follow. "The regular meeting of the Wil- mette Woman's club committee on friendly co-operation with ex-service men was held recently with Mrs. Frank Wever, 357 Cumberland avenue, Kenil- worth. Plans for celebrating Christ- mas at Great Lakes hospital and Vet- eran's Hospital 105, North Chicago, were discussed. At the request of the workers at these hospitals a donation of money has been sent to the Red Cross that it may buy articles for the Christmas boxes so that the one thous- and men will share alike. These boxes are to be packed Monday, December 19, by the women of the various com- mittees. Any of the club women who would care to go up to Great Lakes and help on that day are requested to send their names to the committee. Winter underwear still is needed great- ly in Unit 31 W, the Woman's club unit, and may be sent to the above mentioned. . "The Neighbors committee of co-op- eration with war veterans will meet at the home of Mrs. Joseph Joyce, 531 Essex road, Kenilworth, at 10 o'clock Tuesday, November 22. Everyone in- terested in this work is urged to be present. Members of the Neighbors "and their friends are invited to help with Christmas boxes for Great Lakes. Mrs. Joyce has announced that she considers all members of the Neigh- bors members of her committee wheth- er or not their names appear on the list. You are cordially invited to WINNETKA TALK November 19, 1927 Engaged Bride-Elect Photo by Gibson Casebeer An announcement of interest in Northwestern university circles is that of the engagement of Miss Elaine Bur- gess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Burgess of 122° Melrose avenue, Kenilworth, to Norwood Burch, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Burch of Evanston. Both are graduates of the university. Miss Burgess is a member of Alpha Phi, and Mr. Burch is a Sigma Chi. The wedding is to take place some time next spring. Miss Burgess returned recently from Europe, where she spent the summer. Makes Bow T hanksgiving Day at Indian Hill Club Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Harold Atkin of Winnetka are introducing their daughter, Miss Margot Atkin, to socie- ty on Thanksgiving Day at the Indian Hill club, from 5 until 7. Those assist- ing will be Miss Barbara Neff, Miss Elinor Dennehy, Miss Betty Pain, Miss Elizabeth Lamson, Miss Margaret Sin- clair, Miss Jessie Hosmer, Miss Vir- ginia Wallace, and Miss Elizabeth Hol- land. Mr. and Mrs. Atkin will probably give another party for their daughter during the Christmas holidays. Miss Atkin was graduated from the Masters' school, Dobbs Ferry, last June, and spent the summer abroad with her family. Tea Hostess Mrs. Alfred Brittain, Jr., entertained at her home, 238 Ridge avenue, at a tea on November 8. Her assistants were Mrs. Richard A. Aishton of Win- netka, Mrs. Nathan D. McClure of Chicago, and Mrs. Everitt R. Cook, Mrs. John Sweet, Jr.,, Mrs. Marcus H. Hobart, Mrs. Francis M. Knight, and Miss Nancy Knight, all of Evanston. Mrs. Brittain was one of the assist- ants at a tea given Wednesday by Mrs. Ashton at her home at 383 Sunset road. Charity Bridge for Girls The Roycemore Alumnae association will have a charity bridge party on Friday afternoon, November 25, in the Roycemore gymnasium. Proceeds will go to the Service Council for Girls, which aids girls brought up before the Juvenile court. Miss Marion Black, 171 Franklin road, Glencoe is chairman of the bridge,and tickets or informa- tion may be secured through her. PHOTO BY GIBSON CASEBEER Miss Elizabeth Jane Kerr of Wil- mette and Eugene Comstock Lathrop of Melbourne, Fla., will marry the eve- ning of Saturday, November 26, at Christ church, Winnetka. The wed- ding reception will be held at the home of Miss Kerr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace Kerr of 707 Forest avenue. Albert Gardners Give Housewarming Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. Gardner of 745 Ash street are giving a large tea Sunday, November 20, from 4 until 7 o'clock in their new home. Mrs. Gardner, formerly Carol deWindt, has lived in Winnetka for many years, and returns to raise her little family in the village. Assisting Mrs. Gardner will be: Mrs. Edward K. Welles, Mrs. Rob- ert H. Gardner, and Mrs. William Gold Hibbard, III, all of Winnetka; Mrs. Randolph Owsley, Miss Mary Gardner, Mrs. Gordon McKeldin, Mrs. Alex- ander Patterson, Mrs. Allister McCor- mick, Mrs. Charles H. Fargo, Mrs. Ewing Webb, Mrs. Albert Brunker, and Mrs. John Magee. Circle Happenings Mrs. Leo R. Campbell and Mrs. George Barberry will be joint host- esses to the Walden Road circle Mon- day, November 28, at an all-day sewing meeting commencing at 9 o'clock in the morning at the home of Mrs. Campbell, 839 Locust street. Members are asked to bring their own lunches. The Skokie Circle bridge party to be given at Community House Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, will take the place of the regular meeting. The proceeds will go toward a shoe fund for the Ridge Farm Preventorium for girls. Members and friends are urged to give their hearty support to the party. The Lincoln circle meets Monday, November 28, at 10:30 o'clock in the morning, with Mrs. John C. Marshall of 112 Green Bay road. Luncheon will be served, and the members will sew for charity. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duane Buckman, 925 Elmwood avenue, Wilmette, an- nounce the engagement of their only daughter, Elanore Anabel, to John A. Thompson, son of A. C. Thompson of 115 Forest avenue. to North Shore Society Children's Charity Ward Will Benefit by Winnetka Bazaar Cards are being issued for a bazaar and musicale at the home of Mrs. Edgar Crilly, 375 Sheridan road, Win- netka, Friday, December 2, from 2:30 until 5:30 o'clock, for the benefit of the children's charity ward of the Post Graduate hospital. The affair is given under the auspices of the Woman's auxiliary of the hospital. This group has been organized for over sixteen years, and owes its exist- ence to Dr. Gay Durbin Ries, formerly of the hospital staff. Due to many calls for help Dr. Ries received from poor and deserted wives and from the children's clinic, she real- ized the dire need of a charity ward, and in 1911 the eleven charter members organized, and elected Dr. Lena K. Sadler the first vice president. From this beginning there have resulted three maternity and eight children's free beds maintained entirely by the auxiliary, all medical and nursing serv- ices for these being contributed by the hospital staff and nurses. In this way all money realized on benefits and do- nations goes directly to the charity ward. Although the majority of the cases being cared for come directly to the hospital, many are referred from the various charities, through visiting nurses, and by physicians outside the hosptal. The cases are taken if needy, though if they are able to contribute, even if it be but a mite they are asked to do so in order to teach them better to help themselves. Mothers are also encouraged to bring the children to the clinic for treatment after they have been dismissed as hospital cases. The committee in charge are the north shore members of the auxiliary, and have engaged Miss Marie Sweet, contralto of Chicago, and Earl Armil, pianist, and instructor at the American Conservatory of Music, to give the program at 4 o'clock. Those assisting are Mrs. Edgar Crilly, Mrs. Duane L. Peterson, Mrs. Emil Staehlein, and Mrs. George F. Suker. Calico Hop Informal Event Next Monday One of the unique social affairs of - Thanksgiving tide, which will draw a noeth shore patronage, is the Calico hop and dinner at the Edgewater Beach hotel Crystal ballroom Monday evening, November 21, at 7 o'clock. The invitation stipulates that women guests must appear in plain wash dresses with a gentleman's tie to match. Those appearing in attire other than this will be fined. The hop is to be given under the auspices of the Ladies' auxiliary of the North Shore Military academy. Mrs. J. W. Benett of Chicago, formerly of Wilmette, is president of the auxiliary; Mrs. Edgar Foster Alden of Winnetka, its vice president; Mrs. J. J. Coffey, secretary; Mrs. Sarah A. Langfitt, treasurer. Mrs. A. C. Sheville is the hostess and Mrs. S. H. Fridstein of 5652 South Park avenue, Chicago, 1s chairman of reservations. Officers of the North Shore Military academy are: M. C. K. Little, presi- dent: W. D. Saltiel, vice president; R. 1.. Furlong, secretary and treasurer; Paul E. Rudd, assistant secretary; Oscar E. Carlstrom, chairman board of directors. Mrs. J. N. Wollett of 99 Indian Hill road entertained twelve guests at luncheon and bridge at her home on Tuesday.