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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 Nov 1929, p. 27

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November· 8, 1929 WILMETTE LIFE -------~----~------- Chicago to Have Largest "Mum" Show in the United States Flower lovers of the north shore will be interested in the announcement of · the West Chicago Park commissioners of the largest chrysanthemum sho\'.· ever held in the United States, to be at the Garfield Park conservatorv November 10 to December 1. This chrys~nthemum show, as well as being the largest, will be the most elaborate and most beautifully arranged exhibit ever held at the co11servatory, and owing to the fact that more space is available, over 300,000 flowers, comprising 570 varieties, \\·ill be included in this marvelous display. Mrs. August Koch, wife of the chief florist, raised interest in the conservatory among north shore women when she addressed the \Vinnetka Garden club recently. ).1 r. Koch ha g-ained a reputation for artistic color a:rang~ment and will p~rsona,lly upervtse tl~ts show. He bcheycs 111 c_hange of dest~n each _:year, at.Hl ts plan_ nlng 0 .n · som.et_hmg enttrely dtfferent tor th1s exhtbtt. The chrysanthemum, according :u Chinese history, was cultivated in China more than 2,000 years ago. Confucius, who supposedly lived 500 B. C.. mentions the flo\\'er under the name "Li-Ki." Previous to the introduction of the chrr anthemum into Europe, the..' Chine se were known to graft certain kinds and c ulti va te specimens sit11 iJar to the singlc-stcmmccl varictic ~ oi th.c present day. :\ unique feature oi the chrvsanthemum exhibit will be 2,000 single stemmed plant.. The~c have a single huge flower, some being fourteen inche s or more in diameter, and of cnry cnnrcivable cnlor except blue. ilcautiiul baskets containing se\·enty plants in each, and having as many as a thou sand flO\\·ers, add a touch of beautv that is unsurpassed as they hang from the rafters overhead. Christian Science Churches "Everlasting . Punishment" was the subject of the lesson-sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on . Sunday, November 3. 1'11e golden text was "God shall I bring every work into j~d.gment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil" (Ecclesiastes 12 :14). Among the citations which comprised the lesson-sermon was the following from the Bible: "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be ·able to stand against the wiles of the devil. And take the helmet of sal\'ation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Ephesians 6 :11, 17). The lesson-sermon also included the following passages from the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with ·Key to the Scriptures," by 11ary Baker Eddy: "~lortals must gravitate God\\'ard, their affections and aims grow spiritual,- they must near the broader interpretations of being, and gain some pruper ense of the inllnitr, - in order that sin and mortality may he put off" (p. 265). - - - - - ---- TUCK AWAY..A GIFT TODAY · So say we-a la greeting card. You'll be glad yon did when the Holidays come. Better selections, lo,Yer prices, more service, less rush-those are just · , a fe.v of the advantages of pre-Xmas shopping. l Haeger Pottery The newest shapes and tnodels. Bowls, jars, taper holders, ash trays, in green, yellow and rose. 7Sc e to $5.00. Leather Goods Address Books .......................... SOc-$2.50 Diaries .................. . .............. 7Sc-$5.00 Writing Cases ......................... $3.00-$7 .SO Bill Folds-Cigarette Cases-Wallets e Mallinckrodt Mothers' Club I I Holds Benefit Card Party A ca rd party, to be conducted as <' benefit for the building fund of the ).lallinckrodt High school, will be be!d on Friday, .:\ovember 15, under the au spices of the Mothers' club of the school. Play " ·ill be started at 2 o'clock in the auditorium of the school, located on I{idge road at \Valnut avenue :n \\'ilmette. and fi,·e-hundred, bridge and turhre \\·ill he featured. An attractive li :> t oi table prizes has been arranged, refre hmcnts will be served and a bakerv sa·le will al so be conducted, according to those in charge. l Onyx Ash Trays metal animals. Deautifully marked heavy standards surmounted by At $5.00. · · · 15~7 Sherman Ave., Evanston Greenleaf 7200 Wilmette 724 L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ j Chandler's COLORS rf Clf0 ®ft0 0R0 ®'- fJ to match your costumes Making A Living is every man's main business. Good Sight is essential to Efficiency and Better Work. Be sure Your Eyes are normal by having them Checked over today! No Charge for this SightChecking Service. STYLES to beautify your feet · I NBUILT Features for Youthful Enetgy and Lissome Grace ... obtainable only in .I Models for Every Occasion- $roup Inc. 626 CHURCH STREET PREQVtll flRCH Shoe Shop ·- ~ EVANSTON ,...

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