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The Th Record of Community EtciiU vol. ix, no. a WILMETTE, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1921 TEN PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS IW1LMETTE PASTOR IS ICY SIDEWALKS CAUSE WORLD PEACE ORATOR) SEVERAL ACCIDENTS Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, Faster of Congregatational Church, Named Member of Disarm Speakers' Bureau SERVICES WITHOUTJPAY Will Arrange For Meetings at Churches, Granges and Civic Bodies to Spread Peace T~ Doctrine 7 Bishop William F. McDowell, chair- man of the Speakers' Bureau of the General committee on the Limitation of Armament, 1319 F Street, Wash- ington, has appointed the Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, pastor of the First Congre- gational church of Wilmette, as a representative of the General com- mittee, in this community, and to Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd make speaking engagements for the public discussion of disarmament, America's position in world relations growing out of the International Con- ference, and practical means for the preservation of world peace. The General Committee. on the Limitation of Armament is a citizens' body, with Samuel Gompers "ITnlf Oscar S. Straus as Honorary chair- men ; OttoT. Mallery of Philadelphia as treasurer; Herbert S. Houston of New York as chairman of the Ways and Means committee; Mrs. Arthur C. Watkins as recording secretary; William H. Short as executive secre- tary. This committee was formed for the purpose of upholding the efforts of the American delegates and of fo- cusing the strength of public opinion in behalf of the original spirit, as- pirations, and developing purpose of the conference. Its Governing board has passed resolutions favoring the administration's "stand in behalf of future conferences and an agreement of nations to consider future prob- lems in international relationships, ami--going one step farther---the com- mittee has urged a nation-wide ex- prcssiOn of public opinion in favor of an International Economic confer- ence, to be invited by the Govern- ment of the United States, following tlie present Armament onference. Would Crystallize Opinion ------TiLJurnish_a, public forum for the open discussion of America's stand in --these vital international problems, and to crystallize and clarify public opinion so that it may be effective, is the purpose of the Speakers' bureau, of which Mr. Lloyd has become a member. Approximately 1,500 men and women hive responded to Bishop McDowell's invitation, and are ready to accept speaking engagements in any Mate. "Any organization--civic, commer- cial, religious, fraternal, etc.--may be prrovided with a speaker, by notifying a representative of this ,Speakers' bureau." Mr. Llovd said today. "The General committee, however, is sup- ported entirely by voluntary contrib- utions, and carried on largely by volunteer service. The arrangement. from headquarters at Washington, of all these addresses before Chambers of Commerce, Granges, Lafcor Unions, chuches, etc., would involve the ex- penditure of a prohibitive amount of money. So the committee has urged the personal work of its speakers, in 2city or the local arrangement of. these addresses. Speakers receive their expenses. Several Pedestrians Injured Last Week; R. E. Brane Suffers Com- pound Leg Fracture in Fall Last Wednesday The heavy rain storm of a week ago, a freezing spell, and a subsequent snowfall disguising the film of ice that coated sidewalks and streets, brought its toll of accidents. At least five north shore residents were taken to the Evanston hospital on Wednesday and Thursday of last week suffering broken legs or frac- tured knee-caps. One of the unfortunate victims was Richard £. Bruns, 751 Michigan ave- nue, who Wednesday evening slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk at Sheri- den road and Central avenue, break- ing his right leg in two places at the ankle. Passing motorists took Mr. Bruns to the Evanston hospital from where he was later removed to his home. As a result of the accident Mr. Bruns will be confined to his home for a period .of at least six weeks. While Wilmette has no ordinance compelling property owners to clear off ice and snow covered sidewalks, officials are urgently requesting householders to "keep the sidewalks clean," in the interest of the safety of pedestrians and of the members of their own households. An icy side- walk, they warn, may mean a fatal accident or,<at the least, serious injury to pedestrians. "Keep the sidewalks clean." Charches Awu it Big New Year Audiences Services Especially Helpful and At- tractive in Preparation for Sunday, January 11 With the promise of especially pre- pared programs of music and unusu- ally interesting*u«l inspiration*! ser- mons, Wilmette churches are expect- ed to be crowded to the rear-most pews this Sunday, which is also New Year's Day. Confident that most residents of Wilmette are of the opinion that the logical and best plan of beginning the New Year that begins on a Sunday is attendance at divine service, every pastor is preparing services that will be especially helpful and attractive, A glance at the New Year's Day announcements on the Church Page of this issue of The Lake Shore News affords one an Opportunity to select the church and service of one's choice. JUSTICES IN BANQUET North shore Police Magistrates and Justices of the Peace attended the annual banquet of the Cook County Justices and Police Magistrates asso- ciation held in the Rose Room of the Morrison hotel Wednesday evening, of this week. Prominent jurists of the state and city were guests with the members and gave interesting and in- structive addresses. Miss Elizabeth Hannah was a din- ner hostess Wednesday evening pre- ceding the-Kenilworth club dance. only, for these public talks on dis- armament," Mr. Lloyd said. Any organization that would like to have a speaker. address it, should communicate at once with Mr. Lloyd. From now on, all requests received at Washington headquarters, will be "referred to the committee's represent^- atives in local communities. Every organization which is addressed by a member of the Speakers' bureau, is requested to pass resolutions stating its opinion regarding an "organic and continuing relationship of nations," and future conferences for the peace- ful discussion of world problems. These resolutions will be forwarded by the speaker to the General com- mittee's headquarters, 1319 F Street, Washington. NEW YEARS SERMON AT SUNDAY EVE. CLUB Dr. George Craig Stewart of Evans- ton To Preach on the Timely Subject The Now Year and the New Yearning" MISS SPAULDING, SOLOIST Club Leaders Announce Attractive Programs For Second Half of the Season Dr. George Craig Stewart, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church, Evans- ton, and a well known platform speaker, will deliver the New Year's address before the Wilmette Sunday Evening club Sunday evening, Jan- uary 1. His subject will be "The New Year and the New Yearning". Dr. Stewart is well known to Sun- day Evening club audiences, having several times appeared before the north shore club. He is a keen think- er of the pro- gressive type and an orator of known abil- ity. He accomp- lished a great work during the World War both as a speak- er in behalf of war drives in Dr. Geo. C. Stewart t his Country and as a chaplain with the American forces in France. The soloist next Sunday evening will be Miss Clora Belle Spalding, contralto. Miss Spalding has travel- ed widely on concert tours both in quartet and solo work. The past season she appeared in recital on the largest Chautauqua circuit in the United States. Last Sunday evening, in spite of the holiday, the main auditorium of the church and gallery was filled to hear the Philharmonic Quartet and Mrs. Ethel Benedict, soloist. The program for the last half of the year includes some of the best known speakers and musical organ- izations in the country, also soloists. Among the speakers to be heard very soon will be Dr. Edward A. Steiner, Maude Ballingtoiv Booth, Jeannettc Rankin, America's first Congress- woman, Lorado Taft, Dr. Charles A. Eaton, and others. The Association of Commerce Glee club of 50 voices, under the direction of Arthur Dun- ham, will present an entire musical evening on Sunday, January 15. THE OPEN FORUM NEW MANAGER FOR VILLAGE THEATRE HIT AT XMAS PARTY James A. Salter, Who Succeeds M. L. Sparr, Wae Identified for Years With Prominent Producers; Plan Fine Programs From several hundred applicants the management of the Village The- atre, of Wilmette, has selected the new manager to succeed M. L. Sparr. He is James A. Salter and will take charge on January 1. The" choice of Mr. ^alterwas-made % largely on account of his exceptional experience in the producing end, which fits him, in the belief of the management, to select with taste and judgment photoplays that will appeal to the refined tastes of Village The- atre patrons. Identified for five years with the Vitagraph company when it was pro- ducing some of the best plays filmed, Mr. Salter knows good photoplays. Previously he had been with the World Film Corporation for several years, and at a time when the World's first five-reel pictures were being re- leased. This long experience has since been rounded out by active the- ater management. To a reporter for The Lake Shore News Mr. Salter expressed great satisfaction over his new connection. "I'm going to do my best," he said, "to please the patrons of the Village Theatre,all the time. Tell them for me, please, that I hope they will feci free to tip me off to the kind of-pic- tures they like best. That's thejeind they'll get." "BALUNITIS" SCORES Balloons, Balloons, Balloons, Hun- dreds of Them, Provide Joy at Community Dancing Clasa Frolic SEASON'S BIGGEST AFFAIR Urge Residents to Take Advantage of Dancing* Instructions and Enjoy Real Fellowship "Balunitis," a form of entertainment devised by the ingenious Harry B. Pruden of 631 Central avenue, one of the untiring sponsors of the Tuesday Evening Community Dancing class, proved a happy invention Tuesday evening of this week when 180 resi- dents of the village gathered at the Byron C. Stolp school gymnasium for the annual Holiday fete of the danc- ing class. "Balunitis," as you may have learned 'ere now, has to do with bal- loons, and the gaily colored aerial toys that bring joy to the heart of youth, provided genuine entertain- ment for the merry dancers whose hearts arc still young. Baloons floated down from the balconies, red balloons for the women, blue bal- loons for the men, provoked a veri- table riot of fun. Introduces A column devoted to expression* of opinion by the readers of The Lske Shore News. A PRECEDENT The coast line between the Domin- ion of Canada and the United States, from the St. Lawrence River to and including Lake Superior, is about 2,000 miles. During the War of 1812 there were about forty-six forts, large and small, on the United States side, and about the same number frowning at us on the Canadian side. --r-- At Fort Niagara alone there were at one time between 6,000 and 7,000 troops and altogether the United States Government had on the Great Lakes over a hundred vessels en- gaged in the war and held ready, after peace was declared, for war at the least provocation, or. in other Temple Basement Is Above Street Level Caissons Under Structure Sunk to Depth of 124 Feet; 3S5 Concrete Pilee Strengthen Support Building basements above the street level may sound a bit queer but that is what is being done on the Hahai Temple now under construction at Sheridan road and Linden avenue. Those great 30-foot steel girders encircling the caissons comprise a part of the basement structure of the temple. Later, the builders explained, a great bank of earth will slope from the-top of these girders where the level of the main floor of the struc- ture will be. Bahai Temple is to have a firm foundation. Nine concrete caissons, six feet in diameter, have been sunk to a depth of 124 feet or down to bed-rock. Augmenting the caissons are 355 concrete piles. The - caissons will support the huge Bysantine dome of the temple. -Plans--for the super-structure of the temple are as yet incomplete, according to Holabird & Roach, the builders. It is estimated the temple will be completed within two years barring labor difficulties such as inter- rupted the work for several months this year during the labor dispute over the Landis wage award. CONCREGATIONALISTS TO OBSERVE "FAMILY DAY" New Steps'* Then, there were refreshments, and some "new steps" introducedt-by Miss Jean Richardson, the genial and sym- pathetic instructor. The Community Dancing class is not a public dance. A small admis- sion charge is made to defray ex* penses. The class has become one of the most important factors' in the promotion of community spirit and ncighhorlmess. It is sponsored by leaders in the community whose sole interest is the furtherance of whole- some recreation for Wilmette. Promise Attractive Programs The. program for the New Yeat^ contains many attractive" c'olnTnlnTrtf* events that villagers who desire good fellowship can ill afford to miss. Miss Richardson's lessons are equal in every respect to the instructions provided in the' most exacting and modern dancing studios, and^they-are given practically without cost to the student. Many of Wilmette's most proficient amateur dancers owe their skill to the careful and expert instruc- tion under Miss Richardson. Better try next Tuesday's Dancing class. Meet your neighbors at the dance at Byron C. Stolp school and enjoy an evening of genuine, whole- some, instructive and constructive- entertainment. The Community Dancing class is endorsed by the Wilmette Community Service association. PAY VEHICLE TAXES Wilmette Village Vehicle taxes are due and payable on January 1,1122, according to all announcement made at the Vil- lage hall this week. The date of payment has been set for January 1 instead of March 1, the time of payment in former years, so that the village vehicle tax paying time will con- form with the date of payment of the state ehicle taxes. Payment is to be made at the Village offices. "Family Day" will be observed at the First Congregational church of Wilmette Sunday, January 1, when it is the plan of the church officials to have every member of every family represented in the congregation at the morning services at 11 o'clock. A feature of the services will be the reception of new members. Rev. Stephen A. LlojW, pastor of the church, who enters his fourth year of ministry in Wilmette, will preach the New Year's sermon on the sub- ject "The Family of God". or. words, held'ready to keep the peace, j Everyone, no doubt, is familiar with » pRFSENT PLAy TONIGHT one little battle we had with our PRESENT PLAY neighbors on Lake Erie. Commodore M„ch interest is attached to the Perry a dashing youth of 28 years, presentation of the play, What We captured six British ships, and killed Live By", this evening at the Byron about 300 men A short time before C. Stolp school auditorium by a group fhS theBrhish destroyed ten ships I of players from the Wilmette Young for us'and Sd about WAmericans, | People*. Union. The Young People's A ter the war was over and peace ! Union only recently organized, corn- declared both governments became prises the young people s societies and very busy, strengthening the forts Subs of the various churches of the and building war ships. At Water- village, town, Conneaut, Erie, Port Huron, Cleveland and Detroit were shipyards, where hundreds of men worked day and night building more war ships-- not that there was imminent danger of,another war, but our Xgreat?) statesmen of the time said ther^ was nothing like "Preparedness. In Canada things were about the same, and there were threats that Perry s (Continued on Page 5) AFTER CHRISTMAS WHAT? Your house was full before you got all those presents. Why not ,ell the older things to Use people that want them. It Can Be Done TlMr0THE CLASSIFIED ADS Phone your ad in to WILMETTE 192U Tis not trie gift that makes you glad, Nor what it. may have cost. If you only think of values the~t2hrot-- mas Spirit's lost. It may be pearls or diamonds and yet - your heart be sad. But a simple Christmas card with a message from the heart Gives a thrill of satisfaction that 'toney cannot buy. The gift is just a means^ by which a message wt impart^ But the valued thought it carries comes from God on high. Throughout the year your daddy's toiled. With no thought of other pay Than the love that you can give hint in honor of the day. . No gift of silver, gold or pearls are half so dear to him As your words of gentle kindness from a heart that throbs within. So their the forget about the presents!, beauty and their worth, __> And listen to the chatter Jof children in their mirth. Don't compare the things you get with those you had in mind, And you'll reap a sense of joy of a more substantial kind., A. J. WOODCOCK, 934 Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Burnham and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Eckhart have issued invitations for a buffet supper on New Year's Day in honor of I Charlotte and Eleanor Eckhart and James and David Burnham.