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30 WILMETTE .. LIFE December 21, 1928 : I WI! tl News of the .North·Shore Clubs [[nlJ Catholic Club Will . N. U. Authorities Observe Guest Day, to Address Schools Schools of Foreign Affairs Offer Distinguished Speakers for All January Sessions Authorities from Northwestern university on the various topics scheduled for consideration at the Schools of Foreign Affairs on Thursdays in January will conduct round-table discussions during the afternoon sessions. Professor Charles S. Braden of the department of religious education will lay the historical and political foundation for the symposium on "Latin America'; on January 3; On January 10, Professor Arthur Guy Terry will develop the structure and machinery of the British Commonwealth of Nations and will indicate its relation to world peace. Professor Kenneth R. Colgrove has charge of the J~nuary 17 school, on "Disarmament," Professor Clyde L. Grose on January 24, on "Fascist Italy," and Dean H. F. Harrington on January ~q, on "The Influence of the Presli on International Understanding." D.oes the British commonealth :n itself represent an approximativn toward better international relations? Does the membership of a dominion in the British commonwealth prejudice its action as a member of the League of Nations? Was the AngloFrench understanding of 1928 a de~p laid plot against America or was it the mistake of a sick foreign minister? \Vhat has the Russian government proposed to the preparatory commission of the Disarmament Conference? Is the Russian plan practical? Is Italy's Balkan policy justified? Has Italy a promising futur~? Such questions as the above will direct the discussion during the afternoon sessions. In the evening among the speakers who will give the addresses are Profes!or Henry Rulssell Spencer who has studied at first hand in Italy the Fascist go'v ernment, and will talk on "M ussolinian 1taly," on January 24. He has been teaching in the political science department at the Ohio State university for twenty-five years. M. Pierre de Lanux. head of the Information bureau of the League of Nations in Paris. will give the speech on January 17. on "Disarmament." Charles F. Dennis, editor· of the ~~Chi cago Daily K ews" will speak on January 31, on the "Influence of the Press on International Understanding." Vivian Carter, editor and manager of "The Rotarian" will speak January 10, on the "Influence of the British Commonwealth on \Yorld Peace'." Professor Chester Lloyd Jones of the economics department at the Universitv of \Visconsin will give the addres.s January 3, on "Latin America." Distinguished speakers and guests will attend the dinner sessions beginning at 6 :15. All schools will he at Plymouth hall. the Congregational Church house. Hinman avenue. Evanston. Course tickets are on sale with Mrs. C. S. Grant at the Commercial Trust and Savings Bank. Evanston. Single tickets ma:.· be purchased at the door. The charge for the dinner i extra and rec;enation are made through Mr. . A. E. Cullev, Uni,·ersity 4203. M r . George Tomlinson is chairman of the School of Foreign Affairs. I I Garden Talks Reciprocity Day ' - - - - - - - - - - · (Contributed by the \Vilmette Garden Club) Last Saturday, at the opening of our second beautiful new · bank building, several thotuands of us passed in and out of the doors. It was a real occasion, a neighborhood party, to which everyone had been invited and to which everyone came. There was a fine large ha.ll to 3ee and there were many acquaintances to meet. But it was of the pleasant, courteous greetings of tl1e bank officials, the good music, and the lovely flowers that made it a memorable party and gave it distinction. Everywhere about the hall stood great baskets of flowers bearing cards of friendly gretting, congratulations, and good wishes to the people who had shown their faith in Wilmette in giving her this handsome building. The feeling of good will was not oniy written on these cards, it was in every heart. The Girl Scouts had been invited to be present, a few at a time, not in uniform, to give out roses to the guests. They added a pretty, youthful note to the picture. I To Send Baskets to Vets' Families Women's Clubs Send Out Plea for Contributors to Christmas for War Vets' Families This is the last week that the local ex-service committee of Women's clubs of the Tenth district can send out, through this medium, their pleas for aid in carrying to the families of disabled veterans the spirit of Christmas in concrete manifestation. The families of the war veterans to he gladdened by the much needed gifts all live on the north side of the city. Mrs. Joseph Joyce, Tenth district chairman of the work among ex-service men, as usual, is taking care of a number of families whose names she has. Baskets with Christmas dinners, clothing and toys, will be sent to the families Saturday and Sunday, and anyone wishing to contribute toward the food, or give donations of clothing for men and women or clothing .a nd toys for the children in these famili~s, is asked to communicate either with Mrs. Joyce, Kenilworth 2134, or with the chairman of the vVoman's club of Wilmette ex-service committee, Mrs. Willis Hutson, Wilmette 1447; the chairman of the Woman's Cathoiic club committee, Mrs. P. J. McGurk, \Vilmette 2672; or Mrs. Frank Nason of the Kenilworth Neighbors, at Kenil\\'Orth 4363. They will give out complete information concerning arrangements. \\'omen of the clubs of the district spent \Vednesday at Great Lakes packing Christmas gifts for the men at the Great Lakes hospital and sewing names in the sweaters for the men at the U. S. Veterans hospital 105, at North Chicago, and packing boxes for them. Women of the Tenth district, the craiman remarks, have heen so ver~· faithful in the giving of their time and interest to holiday plans for the mep in the hospitals that their Christmas promises to be a very bright one. This was the first community party J of the season. All of the windows bury, Mrs. Phillip _Newman, Mrs. Ed- of the stores in the village had been ward Murphy, Mrs. G. Wallace Moore, · speciaUy decorated for the occasion and Mrs. John Kenny. and the lights were on the village Christmas tree on the green. Every National College Alumnae · where was the Chri. tma=- pirit. "Peace on earth. good will to men." Reciprocity day, Guest day, will be the title of the next regular meeting of the Woman's Catholic club of Witmette Friday afternoon, December 28. Among the guests of honor at the meeting which will be held at the \Vilmette \Voman's club building at 2 o'clock, will be Mrs. Harry S. Gradk, president of the Tenth district, Illinois Federation of' Women's clubs. Mrs. Frederick Masters, vice-president, and Mrs. Maurice H. Lieber of Winnetka. Members may have the privilege of inviting guests to this open meeting, for which a delightful program has been arranged. It will commence by the singing, of "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name," by club members, who will be accompanied [.lt the piano by Mrs. John J. Tracy. Then will follow a literary chat by Mrs. Garrett E. Rickard, and a talk on, "Our Girls" by Mrs. Frederic Masters. Mrs. F. X. Thale, chairman of the fine arts department, wilt give a short talk, and the Holland trio will then offer its program. Tht~ trio of talented musicians consists of Pauline Pebbles, pianist, Carlotta Pauli. 'cellist, and Marion Holland, violinist. Hostesses for the afternoon will be Mrs. Anthony Ma,·, Mrs. Albert Salis- F1 1 Plan for Future Activity 0 Mrs. Julius L. Gutmann of Evanston '"·as hostess to the Evanston group 0f the National Kindergarten and Elmen:ary college alumnae on Tuesday afternoon, December 12. This gatherin~ was one of a series ot social tea. being held this season by the north shore alumnae of the college. Preceding the tea, Mrs. Fred S. Kingore, president of the north ohore alumnae, presided at a board meeting when plans were made for the future activity of the association. Among the alumnae present at Mrs. Gutmann's tea were: Mrs. Fred S. Kingore, Mrs. Harry G. Phillips, Mrs. Alfred R. Bates, Mrs. George M. Groves, Mrs. Florence S. Capron, Mrs. L. L. Lane, Mrs. Percy Arden, Miss May Vose, Miss Anna F. Murray, Miss Mabel Piersen, Miss Anne Kappes, Mrs.Clive Bishop Mrs. Daniel K. Lowrie, Miss Virginia Solbery, Miss Ruth Cole, Miss Celia Sargent, Mrs. Cedric D. Carlson, and Mrs. Arthur Wilson. State Regent Guest of Honor at Glencoe D. A. R. Luncheon (Contributed) On Monday, December 10. the C!encoe chapter of the D. A. R. met at a luncheon given in honor of the state regent Mrs. \Villiam J. Sweenev. M . . s. Sweeney spoke on D. A. R. attivities. As there are 104 chapters in the state it is not possible for the state regent to visit each chapter during her term of office. The Glencoe chapter felt that it was an event of .great significance that it was able to welcomr her, and enjoy the charm of her presence and hear her inspiring words. Other guests of honor added to the importance of the occasion. Amonc:them were Mrs. Charles E. Herrick. vice-chairman of the Constitution Hall building: Mrs. Raymond W. Stevens. vice-chairman of Constitution Hall finance. Mrs. Melville C. Chatten. state registrar; Mrs. Charles vV. Pflager, state chairman of foreign relations, and a number of regents uf neighborin~ chapters. These guest.; snoke briefly on their various special subjects. Other distinguished guests who were unable to come on account of illn~ss were Mrs. Frank ]. Bowman, oast state regent: Mrs. Alexander Sclanders, state chairman of Americanism; Mrs . Lincoln E. Sisson. state chairman of national defense: Mrs. Louis Hookins past regent of the Chicacro chapter. ' The meeting was presided over 1)\' the gracious new regent. Mrs. Gronrc W. Mieth. and was deemed hv th~-.e attending the most important- in the history of the chapter. p: et PI I Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers on January 8 Rebekah lodge held its election of officers at a meeting recently, and those who were chosen to conduct the Lodge affairs ~ill be installed at a public ceremony Tuesday, January 8, at Odd Fellows' Hall, Wilmette. Those selected as officers for the lodge are: Mrs. R. H. Klemm, of Wilmette, noble grand regent; Mrs. Francis Duncan of Winnetka, vice grand rt>gent; Mrs. Pearl Tucker, re-elected as secretary; Mrs. M. Herberholz, re-eleced financial secretary; Mrs. N. G. Mergenthaler, re-elected treasurer. tH t fa Postpone Election Election of officers of Guilmette court 848, Catholic Daughters of America, which was to have taken place Monday evening at Odd Fellow's hall was postponed until the next January meeting on account of the illness of Mrs. Mary Spertoli, district deputy. The meeting, instead was devoted to completing the plans for the Christmas baskets, which are to be distributed to needy Wilmette families. Mrs. Mary Schaefgen, 800 Park avenue, who is chairman of the charity committee, was appointed to take charge of the distribution of the baskets. G ci a . r Gives League Luncheon Mrs. Walter Benson of Winnetka, was hostess at a luncheon Thursdav of last week at Chicago Woman's club for the presidents and treasurers of all the local Leagues of Women Voters in Illinois. The collection of dues, the making of' budgets, and the new finance plan of the leagues were topics discussed and worked out. Mrs. J. Fred McGuire, returned tO hrr home. 565 Sheridan road, \Yinnetka, last Sunda v .from her ,,·inter place at De Land: Fla., for the holiSELL COOK BOOKS Mrs. George \Vhite, 1101 Greenwood davs. Her little g-randson. Billv Boh The Wilmette Woman's exchange avenue, entertained her bridge club at Herlocker of Kenilworth returned with held a special sale Tuesday featuring luncheon Tuesday. her. its new cook book. TO GIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY Rebekah Lodge will give a Christmas partv for the families of its members ·sundav at Odd Fellow's hall. Thr program V\:ill consist of communitv si11r.ring and recitations bv a number of children. among whom \vill be Susanne and Francis Duncan, Ellen Burns, and Is:tbel Tucker. a B