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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Apr 1929, p. 29

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April 26, 1929 WILMETTE LIFE Wilkomirski Plays Blackfriara Rehearse for . Musical Show at U. of C. at Shawnee Music Blackfriars musical ' comedy organHour . T his Sunday ization, in which men are men and also Michel Wilkomirski, the young Polish lad whom the great Y saye says "must become one of the foremost violinists of our time" and whom Herman Devries of the Chicago American re-: fers to as "the coloratura of violinists" will be the ·artist at the Sunday afternoon musicale · at Shawnee Country club April 28. In his debut concert in Chicago last Fall Wilkomirski startled the musical world with his violin playing. Mr. Devries goes on to say: "Mr. Wilkomirski appeared for the first time among us, i11 recital at the Studebaker, to face a capacity audience and to 'bowl us over' by the extraordinary brilliance of his technical virtuosity. I heard him play the well named 'virtuosity.' fantasies by Paganini and a Bach Partita. and I am still marveling at his technique. Never have I heard such thirds executed with the rapidity and correctness of those he played in the Campanella fantasia. It was hair raising. And everything is so clean cut, nothing blurred · or sloppy, precision and pitch absolutely perfect. The Moto Perpetuo movement made you positively nervous-it was so astonishing. One felt as one might fed at an automobile race. fearful lest the auto might 'skid' from too great impetus. But he did not skid. He was heartily welcomed and applauded." Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Collins of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son on Saturday, April 20. Mrs. Collin ~ was Dorothea Schmedtgen, daughter of the William Schmedtgens, 710 Greenleaf avenue. Mr3. Schmedtgen, who is in Philadelphia now, will remain with her daughter for two or three more weeks. chorus ladies and heroines, will present their twenty-fifth annual show at the University of Chicago May 10, 11, 17 and 18. The title of the silver anniversary production is "Mr. Cinderella." In contrast to last year's satirical ~~ow, the current offering aims to stmply be a fast moving musical comedy, dealing with the adventures of John Gilbert. screen star, who comes to the University in disguise to obtain college "atmosphere." The first act scene is the famous Cobb hall quadrangle, meeting place of the students between classes. The second act takes place in · Foster hall, residence hall for women, and the third is laid in the Beta fraternity house. Donald MacDonald III, who pro duced the Service club show in Chicago last autumn, is producer of the Blackfriars' musical comedy. He is noted for his ability in directing dances and music, and the pony ballets he is training promises to be the sensation of the show. Rehearsals have been held since April 1, with a cast totaling seventy men. Six performances will be given on the four dates, wi ~ 11 evening performances on May 10, 11, 17 and 18 and matinee performances also on M<t; 11 and 18. ALICE WHEELOCK ILL Miss Alice Wheelock, of Wilmette, has been in the Evanston hospital for seve,ral days suffering an attack of bronchial pneumonia. ) Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Soule, 915 Lake avenue, spent several days last week in French Lick, Ind., with friends from Evanston, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jenks. Mint Ice Cream Between Two Layers of Vanilla Orders taken for fancy Ice·Cream .Moulds Snider.Cazel Drug Co. Wilmette ... I eloquent o/ grace anJ luxury · pL.oeni:x twi.n-spi.re eLi.llon wei.:Lt Lose in tLe new suntan $195 ··· and sunLurn Lues \. All Around Sportsmen know that for outdoor sports the most up-to-date equipment possible to get for them is here on Second Floor. which. proves that it is possible to achieve fashion and accessory dta.rm at a modest expenditure. Tapered witL rare llnes&e t~ dellne tLe slender grace and youtltful ao1le contour tL.at smartly dressed ' Golf Tennis Crisp, white linen knicktrs, sport sweaters and socks, golf shoes, besides golf sets. Cool, white tennis ducks, tennis shoes and socks, sport sweaters; also nationally known rackets. cord riding breeches. Fine leather Riding Whip riding crops. -L Approved bow and arrow sets with targets Afwery in many sizes. Also single arrow , sets. women evenrwllere demand. All ~iJ1. Tipt-toe and toe pard ensure longer wear. Eoanston 's ·Spalding Store ()---- Chandler's 630 Davia Street · ·EVANSTON ROSEN B·ER.G'S DAVIS STREfT- EVANSTON Wilmette 724 Othtt Rounbtrg-, Newa on P~~ge1 26 and 3 7 University 123

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