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nd gcmcnt i \ll kinds ng. Wood. Lumber. RUS‘ [CE\[R\L AVEVUE. LETON. iocds. Boots. Shoes 1d Fruits s for the Holidays unmanmdmsmmumfis .Vhwed, P~XRK [)5 1897. and Shipped. Parcel Deliverv. mmmmmvmmw Hunugen IRST STREET Highland Park, Ill , wr‘m Ar! usmg .. _ honor ,ou had within your gift; yet ‘ gt “‘ ma feeling of Reluctance. born of a sense of my inability to? husband; fill the otfieb as I feel it should be Dame and filled. The affairs of this club. iniyond‘the order that it shull be conducted with l as a ressul the highest degree of success. should _ produced ioccupy a very considerable amount ‘ a great a( of the time and thouUhts of its officers nizntion, and directors. To be a liVe and ac; ,4 I“mme to tive club there should at all times be members many plans advanced and attractionsl have 1051 concocted. and discussedto keep the 1 the. Ussol internal tires of the organization 311,3 ladies aglo“ have the members interested 13(1) scho anfl the people on the outside on the Park to t qui vive to know what is going to ceasion- 1N happen next and make allsuch out Cldted by siders feel that they are. out of the special at swim if not ii. this club. I nmsorrV cumulutio that Lhave not been able during the ‘ books we past year. to devote as much- time We have} and attention to the affairs of our 13161101131: club as I think an executive ‘otlicerj have been should, and I believe that your board cott (lurin of directors all feel as I do. yet We. Ofa 1111-111 have given a comiderahle amount of, , by film111 our attention to meetings and dis. 1 members cussions of our club's welfare. and ‘ are 1min“ I believe have accomplished some ‘ berg of 11] good Work. but in our extreme mod 0f the "'m esty We leave you to say whether we ‘ 1,0“; that 1 have been good undfflitht'ul servants”. from the. 1 or not. One of the most ilnportant'say’ howe features in the succem of this club; v0 l”neg n is the entertainment committee. and ‘ member 0 the most trying and oxasperating poâ€" ‘ such 35:“, sition one can hold in this. club is to one 1.31585 be a membegol that committee. We 1y have owe a great deal of the life of this} Again. 1 organization to Mr. Vail, the tireless: the 110110,. chairman of that committee.‘and his 1119' and y1 crrlaborers. As to the financiallthat 111153 standing of our club, you have heard the intére the report of the treasurer VVihich. I 1h. that ha think you will agree with me.is fair‘ ported 1111 ly satisfactory, considering the times 1131.;an re we have been passing through. and our jointi the competition we have had in the. ‘ those who club business. the past year. Fl’r‘ed'them 11 several years back. there has been : of them w much discussion as to how we could lways. and increase our voting and office hold- ileurn the Gentlemen of the Highlafid Park Cluhrâ€"The ("83491143131 roll 0f timehas brought us to the) close of another fiscal year in the affairs of our club life. and it now devolves upom me as your rctiringchiefexecutiveofficer to giveabrief accuunt ohm/steward- ship, befure once more betakingi my- self my», Cincinnatus. to my rural‘pun suits,‘a'nd my "Lares et penafies." I hav; thrice accepted the highest ; At thé conclusion of the canvas. the retiring president. Mr. James H. Shiekk. read‘lu's report. which, in substance. “:35 as follows: The annual meeting ottim High‘ ‘ feltamu land Park Club for the transaction ‘ plans he of regular business. hearing reports‘ offered, and the election ofoflicers fer the eu- ‘; devised suing year, was held at. the club in} of the . - ’ (r , , _ . house on the ewmna of Dec. 19th. lof Impel . ; Finally, ‘ . . v . ‘ > l . from the segretdri. tredsurer, chair gwlnch h: After hearing the various reports. man of" the house committee and: 1 visemen chairman of the entertainment ’conr the plan mittee. all of which were quite satis~ 2 special x factory, the votes were canvassed for'3 hers on ' new officersnaml the retiring Presi- i cerely h‘ dent announced the followinggentle» E byâ€"laws men as unanimously elected to officef that has for the ensuing __venr: Prestdent, lsanguint - . - ‘ u ' I ‘ Robert W. Patton, first Vice presnâ€" mlood of dent. Francis D. Everett; second vice ; he inject club in s urer. Anson C. Morgan; dlreetors: ' E and telli Ford P. Hall. Daniel Cobb. T. Bib iceptihle hour Brown. Russell D. Hill and ‘ served h Fred P. Boynton. élv “Ln“ president, Kenneth R. Smoot; trezmi VOL 111. THE CLUB ELECTION. {lug members, and give our associate i memlxyre a chance to be heard and feltarouud ourcouncil table. :Mauy plazis ham from time to time ' been ; offered but until lately none were f '(levised that would meet the approv» l :11 of the charter members, because ;of imperiling their property rights. l Finally, howaver, the committee \ivliich has had tlie subject under ad- Evisement for nearly a year, ewlved étlie plan which was adopted by a Especial meeting of the charter _mem« j hers on Nov. 27th ultimo. Wesin. leerely hope that this change in our ibyJaws will result in all the good that has been anticipated by its most sanguine advocates,and that 'the new blond of our associate members will he injected into the arteries of this club in such large, and hot, and red and telling quantities that’a very per-I ceptihle change will shortly be ob- served in the interest in, and active- ly, ofieverything partatning to our club affairs. 1 cannot close without saying something about the Ossoli club, which is an auxiliary organ- ization within the nwmbvership of this club. The Ossuli club has had i211? and i Park ‘ ‘1 News. mm ~13ARK,'H.L., DECEMBAR 24, 1897. The Christmas fcntivul took place. \\ edm sxlny evening :There “:13 a handsome tree and satisfac’wr) exor ; ciscs. The children (lid their parts; admirably. Peter (ierlmlet. Joseph inc-1111111111. Lillie Freberg, Lillian; Herdklotz 11nd and chers w hosef names We did not get were 119.14qu Mrs. Frank B Green had one of her' inimitable recitations; Miss l’almz1-§ tier 3 SWeet and beautiful solo while:E .HM. Brior 113118 very fine \ioliul solo. with Mrs Brand at the piano ‘ There: was a sense 0f (lispppulm: ment among th children when it was learned 82m 3 Claus could nnl be therel, but when ' Superintendent Erskinelread Sax ta's letter of excuse and explanation of his serious bicycle expurienws. the disappointment passed awzly. The, letter was su- perb. showing that Mr. Santa belongs to the first rank of humorisls. and is also a benevolent. fellow. Too much praise cannot be given to Superintendent Erskine. for his energy. push and liberality in mak- ing this; annual festival a success. He simply made things go. In Miss (7uuk's sevmltll grade (meal little girl dressed in’the costume of; Columbia was represented as reach l ing offerings from utlzer natiunsl» i each nation being represented by a“ little girl in national costume of tlhe; country she represented. . l Allhough hardly any preparations; had been made, 'it was a moSt enj "y l ahls program, and reflects credit ion: Mrs B0“ en and he: able (orpm of teachers. 1 scholars of the sixth grade Mfs Kosmnzer teacher. In this scene Hazel Nelson ias Mrs. Ruggies. deserves speéial mah- tion. She surprised and ‘delight'vd everybud} by the perfection of her action. At the public schnol house, in the exercise hall Wednesday afternoon. below many of the parents and friendsof the pupils, tlle following appropriate program was rendered: Christmas Carol, by girla uf the firm the faithful, by our new udmiuistmt " tion. Wishing our new president null his associgztes the greatest success it; t‘ all that they may plan for lanotheH year, and pledging the my hearty { support in everything ey may'hb! able to do for the mint cement and; prosperity of the Hi ‘ land Park g Club. I ask Mr. Pattori‘ to assume} my} chair, and I will retita once moral to the ranks." After the conclusionI of Mr. Shields' report, :Mr. Patton! took the chair with a feyé ppropriate l yemarks, and the meet“; then ads journed. Immediatelyifter the ad- journment, the steward genre-ll Haml- wichés and coffee and the' gentle- men of the club (enjoyed themselvgs together until a late hour. \ . j -._. ..-_ ”a u- _-.. , Human...“ Our Exmoo‘r friends are on the war is assouiates the greatest success 113 . , . . , lpdth They‘ had thmr aununl‘ moot El that they may plan for anothel' m a f w d 0 i1 “w l‘ in Bar. and pledging the my hearty; g 8 ays “g i ‘ "i l ’PPO” in everything ey may bbl League club rooms in Chitauo. and . a )le to do for the mini cement am (ll 1 elected the following ofiiccrs for l89 rosperi2y of the Hi land PM" grit“; \S r. :lungtlzu. 5:206 luh Iask Mr Patton to assume-i 08‘ n 93' H F .Treau r, C. F. Quincv; Diner tors. y chair, and I will retire once more' dditional. R (M h 0 t 111 l. W 1 the r1111ks.’A{ter the conclusion i a” 11 p r ml ' l \‘r ‘ Q ‘ ’ \Ir. Shields report Mr. Patton I analog: rmsgfifjsa“; tilflfdttl: ) ok the chair with a few‘ ppiopriato 0 g l 01 H g . 1 marks, and the meet' , then ad are proposed in the by la“ .~.. of 111- . . . 11 umed Immediately ifter the ad lterrst to members. T111 grounds 11'1 ibe extended from 9400 to 3000 yards moment the steward genre-d sand-1 ichés and coffee and the gentle tin len" z,.th though only nine holes will i l l 1 en of the club enjoyed themselves 1e “8“ The managers wine ‘ “ ( think, prefer to have a first class gather until a late hour . i inine link to a mediocre eightéen PUBLIC SCHOOL EXERCISES ‘ {link ground. The1 alsoplun for n11 â€"â€"â€" ~ ' ' iaddition to the club house south .1“ At tho 1111l111oschr1ol house in die 60 feet, ground dimensions and twu ercise hall “ ednesday afternoon. lstories high. Also about 200 linear low many 0‘ the parents amlgfeet oflC) feet â€"~1vido porch will be “'ndBOf the pupils, the followxn‘g built. 011 that little ridge. near the 1proprlate program was renderodzg fiirst teeiug ground a neat pavilion nrlstmas Carol by girlu Uf the fit“ for the alert caddies will be erected grade 'M “£35 Barlow teacher. More still, the road from the end of other house exoicis‘o,se0o11d urade '1 Miss Corbet.t toaeher 5 the macadnm to the club house 113]] me Christmas Stocking Exarcisie be l'UPW‘Pd James Tweedm has . scholars of the third grade: , Miim been engaged for the next veur’s ser« ng “‘3le i nice. There 15 on ry promise no“ “lat “" d” at Our House on that the maunium limit of member ’ 1 l » £321:th!“Sisfgromivtejdli‘e four h iship, of 1.1011111 be attained, there: 1ristnins Bell Drill, by the girls f are “l3 active members “9‘” and 30} the itifth grade Miss Bk)ttllfll}zlb‘30('ldies, besides one “honorary te.1cher._ . tone from the “Birds’ Chr’istm s: Carols” (in which Mrs Ruggl 3 trains her nine childmn to 21p} { { properly at a dinnat party y‘gpiclosedx ‘ - ‘,_, ‘ g which their are invited); by ' L ‘ ' ‘ J ‘5‘ “Inch-an--. (‘1‘! I can Mellow!" Some folks had scant faith in the Exmoor a year ago: but their 61 ea were openod ere the season l The United Evangelical Chum-lit :the kind pastor H. H.T:hore11belong.< ito. is looking for a similar a college. :With. 111 the years to come, colleueé of 11m, medicine, music, orator\,1e.t1 They want about 100 acres ol land in an eligible situation; 1111 other ithings being right, the): might do liwiih less. Thev have 11 committee i no“ looking at places, like F reep1 rt. Rockford Dixon. 11,11... and we expwt ithey will look here also. Hence We f want that college. It, means at once 111 body of educated men and women :to 1111141 in the schwlaxgnd 11 body of ? advanced pupils 11nd it -w1iiild put the ;possibibtles of a college training lwithin easy reach of scores of poor boys and girls 111 this town \\ ho 11111 t get it now. (nudnalli it \soultl brinv Fin lots of f11111il-ivs. ~1 Mung the 11d- : vantages of 11 collogo town. But to ‘- secure this college then: must be 111 111i lfo!‘ a site money for buildings, how Emuch we knon not but it is Mlle to lsay 11 “lot." (,‘1111 11.11 nose that 111011 ey.‘.’ That “ill probablv (laid: the lquestion of lo1 1111011 We think it lshould_110t; but. it Will. Now how imnch (1111, or will you do toward l raising SWAN) to $25 000 to secure I . the college 2’ The m-w paint shop on St. Johns. avenue, mirth uf Freberg’s livery, built for James W. Burns and Gen. McNabb, is now completed and leady for business. Special: attention is called tn the fact that this shop was built expressly for carriage painting; they uregilsn fully equipped for Sign. bicycle and furniture painting. Both Mr. Burns and Mr. MuNahb are Well known in the Park and the quality of the work turned gut by. them is ‘so well known that praise- of it is un- necessary. They are unterprising young men and will receiw a large patronage. ’ WANTBnuA crimes. BURNS. ' M’NABB. EXMOOR .CLUB. The NEWS is ready to form club» hing rates isith its subscribers {or any prominent paper or nmgaziue published in this country. Great ‘ Britain. France or Germany. Bear fin mind the Xsws is ahmys and 5Merywhen» $1.00 cash. We will igive you the Nsws and v i i i i Ct'nhlr)‘ Atlantic Momhh‘ L nd n eckly Tnnc‘ Renew of Kevu-u‘s The Forum . [Mics’ "mm: Jnurnal We had a number of visitorsnt udr exercises, Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John 1‘. Dufi'y last Saturday night entertained their friendswith z» progressive euchre party. I Experienced physicians claim that the only absolutely safe machine to run is the Willcox 5; Gibbs “Autu matic.” .~ ’r Nm1hAmrrican Rrview {m Harper’s Monthly [Mics’ "mm: Jnurnal, ' Lu?» And so on; the editor can quote ‘for rates on nearly- 50" periudmals. if You wish. Slut: Claus Don't forget to call on Dale, Sm-et land. please. Miss Stewart expects to go to her homv in Minuowtu, and Miss Dung- Iass to hwr home in Elmlmrst, 111., to Spend the holidays. Tlit‘ discussion of the quesliuu "la iron ur'wuud “ion: net-v»nr_v tn mud» em life?" was spirited and intt‘rest waégkepl‘,’ alive rmtil therclcme. Frank Mc Cafl'ery. Mildred Miliills and Jillllé‘s‘ Sliivlds defended iron and vamaui Finnvy. lsulwl Clark and Mmuiv Kenny. ('limnpiunml the-mums (If wand. The- judges. Miss Sttwurl, Miss, Douglass. and ('wnrge Millard alter lung (lvlilxerziliuu docidrd ilwt the deleiidants uf wood had game-d the délmte. by mic point. Carpatiouswn cents per dozpn at Schumacher's Miss Barlow will eat her Chritn mas turkey in Delevau. Wis. Rutterick patterns for sale at Miss Erskine s. "He mu burn in Berkshirv. Eng izmd, .1 uiy‘m. Hm thv mu Ur Will ram and Mary; [50:99): He learned the uaiiling’mul waiving trades in his native land. and mum tn Amerir ('a in 183.1 ‘ He was married in 1832 tu Mary W. Windiate of Berkshire. l5x1gfaiud. She came with him tn this country. and they first settled in Bontiac. M5111. He soon removed to Watcrfur ;. In 1853 he came to this cityand purchased an (id brewin‘g plant from the‘ firm of Scofliri ern. for the sum of $3.000 Here gheyhved happily with their children. when in 1891 Mrs. Besley passed away on the 315t day "of May." The High School clog-d Thursday afternoon, until M()11{la).Jan. 3rd. The Qui Wire society had charge of the rhetorical exercifies. which were very interesting. At the close of the exercises the Excelsior society treated to candy and nuts and ‘best wishes for the coming holidays. ycum. ’ Tue Sun ham :1 skah of Mr. Bus LL13 lift'. in Thurp'da)‘ gwening‘s is suv. as Yum.“ Jnmvs Bt‘fih'). \\ aukog nus old(*5t resident and whi: was known to many citizens of the Turk. died at his home in Waukvgan aged nearly 90 DEATH OF JAMES BESLEV. OUR CLUBBING RATES. LOCAL ITEMS. HIGH SCHOOL. N0 4. 4 .4“ 1.8" 4.3?» 4 .(m 3.20 3n