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-WINNETK ho 3 a BI - A WEEKLY TALK The Timely Record of Community Events VOL. X1,:NO.i52, WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1923 TWENTY-TWO PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS '3LIVE GHOSTS BENEFIT PLAY North Shore Players to Offer Production Under Auspices of American Body APPEARS HERE MAR. 21 Proceeds to Go To Legion Fund The North Shore Players will present a comedy drama in three-acts, entitled "Three Live Ghosts," by Frederick Is- ham, at the Skokie school hall on Wednesday, March 21, at 8:15 o'clock. The play is produced under the personal direction of Mrs. Jessie Royce Landis, who is in charge of all productions of the North Shore Players. The play is being given under the auspices of the Winnetka Post, No. 10, American Legion, Irving Odell, Com- mander. Excellent Cast The cast is as follows: "Jimmy," W. Harlan Ware. Mr. Ware will be re- membered for his splendid work in "Peg O' My Heart." He has played profes- sionally in Chautauqua and several stock companies and has written a number of plays which have been produced in and around Chicago. The part of "Rose" is being played by Miss Neola Northam, who made quite a hit in "Peg O° My Heart" in the char- acter part of Mrs. Chester. She is now seen in an entirely different role. Miss Northam is an Evanstonian and has ap- peared in a number of amateur perfor- mances there. The part of "Miss Rufers" is taken by Miss Virginia Klein of Winnetka, who also appeared in "Peg O° My Heart." The character part of "Old Sweet- heart" is played by Miss Fanelma Schul- meyer, who will be remembered by north shore audiences as having appeared in "Peg O' My Heart." The part of "Bill," the American, (one of the three live ghosts) is played by Walter Rubens of Highland Park. Mr. Rubens has had a good deal of experience in college the- atricals. "Spoffy" another of the ghosts, is portrayed by Carl Jenks. Mr. Jenks has appeared in such plays as "Within the Law," "Order 552" and "Springtime." The part of the English detective is played by Benn F. Carswell. Mr. Cars- well was last seen on the North Shore in "Peg O' My Heart," in which play he portrayed the role of Christian Brent. The part of the American detective is played by M. Hawley Mertz, who, while new to the north shore, has had a good deal of experience both on the profes- sional and amateur stage. The English officer will be played by Earl Fox, who will be remembered as playing the butler in "Peg O' My Heart." The part of "Lady Lichester" is being played by Miss Jean Scudder of Evans- ton. Adams Stage Director The stage committee is in charge of Luther Adams, who has done work for New Trier High school and the North Shore Theatre guild. The property committee will be on a par with that of previous productions. The scenery will be furnished by the Peltz and Carson Scenic studios. The music will be furnished by the Vagabond orchestra, who rendered the selections for "Peg O' My Heart." Of the music, Mr. Spiegel says: "The North Shore Players are perhaps the first ama- teur organization to use popular music played by a jazz orchestra. The reason for this is because, what we want to do above all, is to entertain our audiences. Manager--Chief of Police Are Confined by Illness Village manager Woolhiser and Chief of Police Peterson were con- fined to their homes this week suf- fering attacks of influenza. Chief Peterson has been having more than his share of indisposition this winter, but has been determined to "stick to the job." It took the "Flu" to drive him home. Both the manager and the chief of police are reported gradually re- covering. BENEFIT BUNCO PARTY Winnetka Camp 6442, Modern Woodmen of America announces a Prize Bunco and Euchre party to be held at Community House Saturday evening, March 24, beginning at 8:30 o'clock. The party is "for the benefit of a sick neighbor," the lodge an- nounces. Eastman, newly elected of the Winnetka Playfield n, has lost no time in get- 1923 program underway. Be- e close of last Tuesday's an- eeting and election, he ap- d the committee chairmen to this season. These were an- nounced as follows: Howard H. Hoyt, finance; Wallace D. Rumsey, grounds; Gilbert Scrib- ner, house; E. 'E. Ellis, rules; Mrs. T. G. Rockwell, women's activities; F. T. Richardson, Jr., winter sports: Elmer Baker, Jr., and Lloyd F. Hol- lister, publicity; A. V. Horsman, chair- man; H. H. Hoyt, vice chairman, Gil- bert Scribner and E. E. Ellis, mem- bers of the Sports and Pastimes com- mittee. A meeting of the new officers and directors is to be held in the near future, it was announced, when plans will be perfected to make the 1923 season the most successful in the as- sociation's history. WATER FESTIVAL COMING IN MAY Skokie Yacht Club Busy Making Boats A water festival in which more than 30 minature boats are to be launched, 'will entertain Winnetka cit- izens sometime in May, if present plans of the Skokie Yacht club are adhered to. Last year 1.000 people witnessed a similar spectacle. Although the club has not yet defi- nitely decided whether the festival will be held on the lake front or in the Skokie "pond," arrangements for the vent are being completed In addition to the 30 boats of all kinds that will be launched, there will be an exhibition of historical ships.. Loving cups will be given as awards 10r the best boats. Built by Pupils All of the models to be displayed in the launching exercises are being made by boys in the manual train- ing shops of the school. Work on the boats has already begun. Before any of the constructian is started accurate blue prints of the model® are drawn. Construction is accord- ing to scale. Charles A. Kinney, di- rector of shop work, is supervising the building of the minature ships. Officers of the Yacht club, which is sponsoring the festival, are John West, commodore; Eames Marvle, vice-commodore ; Walter Neubacher. secretary, and Ariel Jewell, treasurer, Rev. A. J. McCartney Next Lenten Service Preacher Rev Albert J. McCartney, pasfor of the Kenwood Evangelical church, Chicago, will be the Lenten preacher at Christ Episcopal church, Sheridan road and Humbolt avenue, Thurs- day evening, March 15. Next Thursday's services marks the fifth of a special series of Lenten sermons preached at Christ church by prominent churchmen. Clergymen who have appeared to date include Bishop Wise of Kansas; Rev. Fred- erich S. Fleming, Church of the At- tonement, Chicago; Rev. George Craig Stewart, St. Luke's church. Evanston; and Rev. George H. Thomas, St. Paul's church, Chicago. Large attendances have marked each of the services. Music is provided church choir. Every resident of Winnetka is cor- dially invited to hear these Lenten messages. Sunset Ridge Golf Course Work To Begin This Spring McGuire and Orr, and Schafer and Golbach, real estate firms, recently purchased 130 acres of property west of Winnetka in the so-called high ridge section from Charles Kotz, Mrs. Mary Happ, the Rosset estate and Louis Koelling, owners. The property is to be converted into a golf course to be known as Sunset Ridge. Work on the new course is to be- gin this spring, it is announced. REMODEL OFFICES Robert Birck and company, clean- ers, at 555 Lincoln avenue, are hav- ing their offices entirely remodeled and expect to have everything in ship-shape by Eastertide. by the Christ THIRD TERM FOR MILLER-CAUCUS Citizens Renominate Presi- dent of Village at Annual Caucus Monday PICK STRONG TICKET ¥ Track Depression Discussed By Pierce John S. Miller, Jr. Winnetka vil- lage president for two terms, was nominated to be a candidate for a third term at the annual village cau- cus held at Community House Mon- day evening, March 5. The caucus nominating committee. Wallace D. Rumsey, chairman, recom- mended the renomination of virtually every incumbent in the village admin- istration, there being but two excep- tions made necessary in view of the fact that two officials now holding office found it necessary to retire at the expiration of their terms. As the result of the caucus, which was attended by a representative group of citizens, the following ticket was nominated to be placed before the voters at the general Village elec- tion on Tuesday, April 3. The Ticket For Village President--John S. Mil- ler, Jr. For Village Trustees--]. D. Pierce, E. E. Brown and Jerome N. Frank. For Village Treasurer--William E. Davis. For Marshal and Collector--Theo- dore Flynn. For Police Magistrate--Byron A. Nelson. For Library Trustees--Mrs. Frank- lin Rudolph and Edward R. Lewis. The only candidates on the ticket. not now holding office, are Jerome N. Frank, who is a didate to suc- ceed Lawr MT "as Village Trustee; and Edward R. Lewis, who is a candidate to replace P. B. Kohl- saat as member of the Library board. In the absence of President Miller. Trustee Pierce was called upon to address the meeting concerning mu- nicipal policies, a question which al- ways has an important place in the annual caucus. Discusses Policies Mr. Pierce, among other things, emphasized two outstanding prob- lems to be considered by the next village council, namely, Track De- pression and the Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Electric rail- way franchise. The present council, it was explained, has made splendid progress in the matter of Track De- pression and it is not unlikely that the succeeding administration will be called upon for important action con- cerning the proposed improvement found imperative in the interest of safety and village beautification. WASHBURNE RESUMES DUTIES AT SCHOOLS Carleton W. Washburne returned last Monday morning to resume his duties as superintendent of the Win- netka public schools after completing a three month's tour of inspection of European experimental schools and educational systems. Miss Mabel Vogel and Miss Florence Bret, two Winnetka teachers who accompanied the superintendent, returned to Win- netka last Sunday night. A three-day delay in the ocean trip, attributable to stormy passage, caused Mr. Washburne to arrive in New York too late to attend the Cleveland convention of school super- intendents at which he was scheduled to speak. Mr. Washburne returned directly to Winnetka. A long explanation of various European educational systems and an interesting account of his trip was given by Mr. Washburne to Winnetka teachers last Tuesday afternoon at the Skokie school. Rev. M. Russell Boynton Preaches Here on March 13 The Rev. M. Russell Boynton, of the Bryn Mawr Community church, Chicago, will be the special Lenten speaker at the Winnetka Congrega- tional church Tuesday evening, March 13, and his subject is one of especial interest in these times--"The Chris- tian Goal of Evolution." GOOD WEATHER BRINGS BACK BUILDING BOOM "Prevailing spring weather has brought back the building boom to Winnetka. Eight permits, authoriz- ing the construction of buildings val- ued at $40,615, were issued last week by Erwin Dames, superintendent of public works. The largest permit of the week was granted to A. J. Rawlings. He will build a two-story tile and brick ve- neer residence and a garage at 174 Sheridan road at an estimated cost of $20,000. A $7,000 two-story frame and stucco dwelling will be built by A. E. Walgren at 1072 Oak street. Two $2,000 permits were isuued. One of them went to L. J. Kahnweiter, who will build a residence at 416 Ma- ple avenue. The other was issued to John W. Scott. Mr. Scott will build two one-story bath houses at 175 Sheridan road. l.ee Adams re- ceived permission to remodel his home at 926 Cherry street. The alterations call for an expenditure of $1,500. A permit for the construction of a private garage was issued to H. T. Hyatt, 477 Elder lane. Another was granted L. J. Hays for the construc- tion of a storage shed at 869 Linden avenue. BEGIN WORK ON SOUTH END PARK Indian Hill Association Session Monday in The regular meeting of the Indian Hill Improvement association will be held on Monday evening, March 12, at 8:15 o'clock in New Trier High school auditorium. It is hoped that all members and residents of the Indian Hill section will attend as some important mat- ters will be discussed. = Discuss Grade Separation = Among 1! e "ubjects now under don- sideration is the question of grade separation at Winnetka avenue. The problem of grade separation for the entire village has reached the point where it is important that the Indian Hill association co-operate with other civic bodies in laying out desirable plans. The wgqrk of landscaping the new park is to be started this month and much of the work at Elder Lane park and beach hls already been done. At the Monday meeting some of the final plans for beautifying these parks will be decided upon and a thorough discussion is desired. The Entertainment committee has arranged for an interesting program after the business meeting and there will be dancing and refreshments. Religious Experiences Class Discussion Topic The varieties of religious experience will be discussed at the Men's Sunday Morning class this week. William James, the eminent Harvard professor of psychology, wrote a book on this subject which has been widely read. An Englishman named Higbee then wrote a book in which he illustrated the varieties of religious experineces referred to by James. It is very inter- esting to see how widely different are the effects of religion on different kinds of 'temperaments and charac- ters, "This variation in the effects of re- ligion on life was evident in Jesus' own day," reads an announcement of the meeting. "In the lesson this week there is the mystic who dreams, the literalist who demands precision and the pragmatist who cares only for re- sults. We know them more familiar- ly as Mary, Martha and the man born blind. "Fach or these three types and many more are reproduced in our modern life. Perhaps for Chicago and its spirit the man born blind is the most striking representative. He brushes aside all the theories. The problem of heredity has no interest for him. Even the question of the origin and the character of the Christ was of little moment to him as com- pared with the great unquestioned fact of his personal experience, the fact that he had recovered his sight. This fact, this experience was relig- ion enough for him. And in that re- ligious faith Jesus seems to have fully accepted him. "The Men's Sunday Morning class meets each week at 9:30 in the neigh- borhood room of Community House. All men are cordially invited." C.J. EASTMAN PLAYFIELD HEAD Ticket Recommended By Nominating Elected at Session Tuesday CONWAY IN ADDRESS Offers Recommendations for Year 1923 Charles J. Eastman Tuesday even- ing of this week was elected president of the Winnetka Playfield association, and all other candidates recommend- ed by the association nominating committee were voted upon favorably The new officers elected at the an- nual session were: : Charles J. Eastman, president; Howard H. Hoyt, vice president; Elmer J. Baker Jr. secretary; Allan T. Weinstock, treasurer; Mrs. T. C. Rockwell, Ernest E. Ellis and A. V. Horsman, directors for two years. With W. D. Rumsey, F. T. Richard- son Jr. and Gilbert H. Scribner, di- rectors holding over, the above citi- zens complete the administrative per- sonnel of the association for the 1923 season. Conway in Address Following the reading of various officers' and, committee chairmen's re- ports, retiring president Barret Con- way spoke briefly concerning the activities and progress of the 1922 season, concluding his remarks with some pertinent recommendation bear- ing upon the conduct of the associ- ation and improvement on the play- 3 ing course in the Skokie. Mr. Conway expressed pleasure over the fact that Winnetka Playfield had become widely known in the golfing world through its affiliations with the Cook County Municipal asso comprising public and sem courses m Chicago and vicinity; a the Western Golf association. Lauds Playfield Players He lauded Playfield players who represented the association in the county inter-club tournaments and at the United States Public ; Parks tion Championship tournament held at To- ledo, Ohio. He the association to interest in these inter-club events. "Thus you will see," he said in this connection, "that your association has extended the horizon of its sphere of influence and has broadened the scope of its activities, which, it is hoped and believed, will do much to stimulate interest and effort on the part of its members to put their con- duct at home or abroad on a high plane of good sportsmanship." Praises Park Board Expressing "grateful acknowledge~ ment of the co-operation and ef- fective service of all other officers and directors in administering the affairs of this organization during the past urged members of take a genuine tournaments and year, and appreciation of the Park - Board's efforts to provide Winnetka with a community playfield second to none in this part of the country," Mr. Conway concluded his address by offering the following recommenda- tions for improvements at the Play- field course: Offers Recommendations 1. Better protection of the second green from sliced balls from the first tee by moving the first tee to the southeast and by installing additional and larger wire screens around the second green. 2. Lengthening of the 6th and 7th holes by utilizing the somewhat con- siderable space now existing between the 7th tee and the fairway of the 12th hole, that is, by moving both the 6th green and the 7th tee further to the north. 3. Better policing of the course and the buildings located thereon, es- pecially on Sunday afternoons. 4. More attention to the care an- up-keep of the locker room and shel- ter house. 5. Renewed and continued vigi- lance in the care and up-keep of tees and putting greens. This matter is ever before us and your committee would have been in a unique position indeed if it had not had occasion to importune the Park Commissioners on the subject and now to recommend it to its successor committee as wor- thy of its most careful and prayerful attention. 6. An the Guest Fee increase in from fifty cents to one dollar.