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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 10 Jan 1930, p. 19

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January 10, 1930 WILMETTE LIFE 19 Iowan Bids· In Xmas Seals · Local Library Has Auctioned Off Over Radio Many Translations It has just become known that the of Foreign Novels highest bidder for the sheet of ChristThe Wilmette Public library has many of the translated novels from foreigp lands in its collection and Miss Anne L. Whitmack, librarian, states that any of the following books may be reserved by filling out the two-cent reserve postal: Audoux-"Marie Claire." The story of the early life of a French seamstress, told by herself with a rare simplicity and a total lack of serf-consciousness. Benoit-"Atlantida." A romantic and fastic story of the North African desert. Two young French captains accidentally discover the lost · Atlantis, which is no,.,· a marvelous oasis ruled by an enchantress, one of Neptune's descend ants. She has a Circe-like power but her victims become beautiful statues. Bevle-"Chartreuse of Parma." A pictu-re of Italian society in which the author displays his love of minor and precise, documentary details and the naturalistic methods which influenced later novelists. Mr. Hewlett placed it at the head of French fiction. Bibesco-"lvor." The author moves among the people of the ancient village, rediscovering its beauty and enchantment, and sharing its superstitions, rites and ceremonials. Bojer-"Emigrants." A fine picture of a group of Norwegians who settled in North Dakota, of their struggles, hardships and final success. Bojer-"Power of a Lie." The story of a man who signs his name to a bond for a friend and ,~~,· hen the friend goes bankrupt denies his signature. One man is sent to prison for forgery, the other is honored and feted by ttis town smen-through the power of a lie. Bordeaux-"Fear of Living." A Frenchman's indictment of a generation that shirks the responsibilities and duties of life. Bordeaux-"Gardens of Omar." For the setting the author bas chosen a spot ,,,hose yery name breathes romance, the cedars of Lebanon, and for the plot the tragic love a Christian maid and a young Mohammedan. Couperus-"Smatl Souls." The first of four volumes relating in detail the gradual disintegration of an old Dutch family long held together . bv the false pride that fosters rather than destroys a morbid strain. The characters are well drawn. Espina de Serna-"Mariflor." A picture of the life in the infertile field s of Northern Spain, depicting the poverty and hardships of these remote people, whose lives arc still governed bv the customs of the Middle Ages. · F euchtwangcr-"Power." The setting of the story is the Duchv of \Vurtemberg during the period Karl Alexander's rule in Swabia. The chief character is Tew Suss. one of the greatest financiers of the eighteenth century, who died on the. gallows in the height of his power. Gide- 44 Straight is the Gate." The stan· of a love that is stronger than death. Gourmont- Horses of Diomedes." The French critic's nearest approach to a novel. The fiction is always sub· ordinate to the thought. Hamsun- Grm..:th · of the Soil." This storv of the slow upbuilding of a farm in the mountain wilds of Norway has something of the strength of the soil in its construction. Heidenstam-"Tree of the Folkungs." A storv that describes the evolution of monarchv among the rude Vikings and landowners of Sweden, giving a vivid picture of the times. Lan.d au-"The Ninth Thermidor," A romance of the French Revolution. Hackett, tenor, Chicago Civic Opera Knights of to company. Hold Dance This Evenina The money will go to the Iowa Tuberculosis association for use in Mr. Ouilmette council, Knights of Colum~ Yokom's own territory, according to bus, will begin its new year's soci~l mas health seals autographed by Mrs. the decision of the National Tubercu- season with an informal dance thts Calvin Coolidge and auctioned by the losis association, New York. evening at the Woman's club of WilChicago Tuberculosis Institute over mette. George Arns' popular six-piece WMAQ was' W. L. Yokom, contractor, orchestra will be there to play, and Mrs. John Hicks, 241 Melrose ave- there will be a program of entertainDubuque, Iowa. His bid was $190. Owing to the holidays there was delay nue, ~enilworth has had as her guest ment before and after dancing. Rein verifying the details as the bid was for the past two weeks, her mother, freshments will also be served. Mrs. Hanna Hunter, of Fresno, Cal. sent by telegraph. The committee in charge of ' the: Mrs. Hicks' mother has been here Prominent bidders were : Clayton since Spring but spent some time wi·h partv is At Schaefer, chairman; EdSmith, Cook county recorder; Edward Mrs. Hicks' sister, until Christmas, wa:-d Greenwald, Leon Steffens, GardJ. Glackin, chief deputy ; Charles which she spent with Mr. Hicks. ner Catlanen, and George Hahn. Columbua IN OUR EVANSTON SHOP l9ur (}real January cSale $SQ and$60 of SUITS and OVERCOATS 'Decisively Cut to These hundreds of Suits and Overcoats were taken from our choicest $50 and 160 ~e lections. All this season's models. The preferred patterns. Most extraordinary values. fJur :Finer $65, $75 and $85 of STEIN-BLOCH SUITS :/\(ow at These Suits styled and tailored in the inimitable Stein- ~loch manner are the last word in fine Clothes. A rare opportunity, indeed, to purchase them at such drastic savings. 14 04 THE{~)HUB HENRY State and Jackson CHICAGO C. LYTTON & E11anston ShoJI 0/le" Tuesday Thursday and SatNrday E 11enings ~· SONS Orringto· a11d Church EVANSTON Miss Dorothv Klunder, daucrhter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Klunder, 909 Chestnut avenne. \Vilme1te has returned to Tames Millikin universitv to resume her studies after spending the holidays with her parents in Wilmette. . .. . . ..

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