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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 9 Nov 1928, p. 41

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November 9. 1928 WILMETTE . LIFE Authority on Tibet Given Lectureship at Northwestern U. Appointment of Dr. William Montgomery McGovern, widely known traveler and explorer, to a lectureship in contemporary oriental civilization in Northwestern university, was · announced this week by President Walter Dill Scott, following a meeting of the board of trustees. Dr. McGovern is one of the few white men who have succeeded in entering the sacred city of Lhasa. In the disguise of a Tibetan coolie he reached the forbidden city after months of hardships. There the dalai lama, the supreme Buddhist pontiff, and a man of liberality and intelligence, had him confined for weeks as a prisoner of state in order to protect him from the monks. Later the lama provided him with a guard who escorted him back to India in safety. He has told of his experiences in Tibet in "To Lhasa in Disguise." Following this expedition into Tibet, Dr. :McGovern explored the unknown jungle of the Upper Amazon, accompanied by one white man and three natives. Dr. McGovern is a graduate of Oxford university. He is assistant curator of South American ethnology in the Field Museum of Natural History, and is a member of the board of oriental studies and examiner in the University of London. He has spent a great part of his life in the orient and is regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the civilizations of Japan, China and India. In addition to his travel books he is the author of "ColloCJuial J a p a n e s e," "Modern Japan," "Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism," and "Manual of Buddhist Philosophy." Dr. McGovern will give courses in contemporary oriental civilizations on the E:vanston campus the next ·semester. Long..Haired Furs Adorn Many New Winter Coats Long-haired furs are won~erfully flattering a'n d Parisian cou~urter~ are using them lavishly to enrtch w1nter coats for both town and country wear. Unusual collections of the most authentic modes are presented at this shop. .. $89.50 and upwards The coat illustrated at the left is trimmed natural lynx. $26o.oo. tn A. T. Sherman I. 0. 0. F. to Visit Palatine Lodge Tuesday evening, November 13, the ffi('mbers of A. T. Sherman Lodge No. 892, I. 0. 0. F., will pay a visit to Palatine Lodge No. 708. This is to be the second meeting of the new circuit of lodges, which was formed this fall. Members will leave the lodge hall in Wilmette at 7:30 P. M. in autos. On Thursday, October 4, a large crowd of Odd Fellows from the local lodge drove to Barrington immediately after holding a short meeting and attended an interesting session of the new circuit there. A class of candidates has been started through the degrees by A. T. Sherman Lodge. The Initiatory degree was conferred on October 25, and the First degree on November 1. Last Thursday an entertainment, consisting of amateur and professional boxing matches. was presented for the enjoyment of the members. It is planned to repeat these matches at the Palatine visit next Tuesday. Collegiate Tweed Coats With Fur Linings Fur-lined tweed coats have made their debut and their popularity is assured in fashionable circles. They are seen at all the big games, in smart cars and on every .college campus. Many of the newest modes are priced at- -A. H. H. Over-night Hikes Prove Ponular at Sears School Mid-we;k overnight hikes have been proving popular at the Joseph Sears school in Kenilworth, according to Robert W. Townley, athletic director. As~istant Scout Ex~cutive McManus ac·c ompanied the boys on the last hike: Two wild mallards, donated by Mr. Springer, father of one of the hikers, were cooked-and eaten-by the boys. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pedigo and their daughter, Dorothy Lee, have returned to their home at 115 Robsart road, Kenilworth, after a two weeks' visit at the Hot Springs in Arkansas. $89.50 A number of unusually smart fur- . trimmed cloth coats featured at $89.50. /'

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