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WINN VOL. XII, NO. 28 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1923 TWENTY-EIGHT PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS WOMEN LAUNCH HOCKEY SEASON Local Field Hockey Club Be- gins Practice for Big Games Monday Afternoon SEEK Mrs. Emmons Blaine, Jr., Heads Organization The Winnetka Woman's Field Hockey club will start practice this year on Monday, September 24. A preliminary meeting was held last week at the home of Mrs. Preston Boyden at which the following points were noted : That practice will be held on Monday and Thursday afternoons at 3 o'clock and on Saturday mornings at 10 o'clock every week beginning September 24. (The Skokie Field will be used, if pos- sible. If not, the Park field, as last year.) That the dues for the year are ex- tremely moderate and games will be played during the season with all other clubs having membership in the Chi- cago Field Hockey league, the Midway Hockey club, the Lincoln Park Hockey club and the Columbia School of Physi- cal Education. Chance for Big Team From these teams the all-Chicago team will be chosen by the Selection com- mittee, composed of a representative from each club. Mrs. Walter T. Fisher is the Winnetka representative on the committee. The all-Chicago team will play the all-Philadelphia team at the end of the season. The E. B. Taylor Hardware com- pany on Center street has arranged to carry hockey equipment this season so that players can obtain sticks, shin guards, and other paraphernalia without going to Chicago. Officers of the association are: Mrs. Emmons Blaine, Jr., president; Mrs. W. Don Harvey, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Sebastian Hinton, captain of the team. ~All Local Women Eligible Any woman living in Winnetka, Hub- bard Woods or Kenilworth is eligible for membership in the club and anyone interested in joining is asked to com- municate with Mrs. Harvey, telephone Winnetka 1883, as soon as possible. The club membership now numbers 36, but it is pointed out that a large membership means the possibility of a better team. Interested persons are asked to bear in mind the practice on Monday after- noon at 3 o'clock. The place of practice will be announced later. NEED ALTOS, CORNET PLAYERS IN OUR BAND If you play, or would like to learn to play an alto horn or mayhap, a cornet, put in an appearance at Com- munity House Monday evening, Sep- tember 24, and join the ranks of the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce band. Monday night of each week is rehearsal time for the band, which is rapidly developing into an efficient imusical organization under the ex- pert tutelage of Theodvi¢ Morse, di- rector. . In addition to enjoying the splendid associations the band affords, pros- pective members can be assured of receiving a thorough schooling band music. d Acting upon the theory that "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," the band members have decided to devote a portion of the next practice night to a social gath- ering at which refreshments will be served. The band expect to appear in con- cert sometimes in October and those wishing to join are urged to do so without delay. Episcopal Leader Speaks At Christ Church Sunday Dr. Floyd W. Tomkins, who for several years was the rector of St. James church, Chicago, will be a special speaker at Christ church, Sheridan road and Humboldt avenue, Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Dr. Tomkins, who is now at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Phil- adelphia, has gained a national repu- tation as a speaker and was in at- tendance at the convention of the Brothers of St. Andrew, where thou- sands of Episcopal laymen and clergy discussed problems vitally affecting the modern church. NEW MEMBERS Coffee Pot Gone; . Community House Sounds An Appeal Strayed--one coffee pot from the Community House kitchens! The word went forth this week that someone had borrowed the Commun- ity House coffee pot with the result that there is considerable embarrass- ment among the people who are called upon to do the cooking at the center for the various social functions staged at that place. October is coming, and with it the resumption of Community House ac- tivities and--well, what can one do without a coffee pot when refresh- ments must be served? The answer is--practically nothing! "Will you please insert this notice in a prominent place in the Talk? Thank you," comes the appeal from a Community House official. And here is the notice-- "Will the person who borrowed the Community House Coffee Pot kindly return it to the office?" Remember, there are many hungry mouths to be fed after October 1. ORRINGTON HAS FORMAL OPENING Luxurious Apartment-Hotel Is Vision of Beauty BY OBSERVER Counting chickens before they are hatched may be considered a rather specu- lative proprosition, as may also the prac- tice of leasing apartments before the building is half completed, when all one has as a guide are unfinished floors and walls of rooms that are littered with mis- cellaneous debris. If that is the rule, then The Orrington, that beautiful apartment hotel at Church street and Orrington avenue, Evanston, is the glowing exception. There, as in the instance of countless other apartment structures, apartments were leased several months ago, many of them before ground breaking ceremo- nies were observed, and prospective ten- ants 'were promised complete satisfac- tion. Exceed all Promises That satisfaction was multiplied into positive admiration and delight when the first of the tenants occupied their suites on September 1, for the management of The Orrington had surpassed its prom- ises to a surprising degree. Among all the Orrington families there is the same expression lauding the genius of the builder, and their praise is not mere flattery. A tour through The Or- nington would 'certainly convince the most skeptical person of the sincerity of their claims. From the general scheme of appointment down to the minutest de- tail there is evident the studied care of (Continued on page 4) Order Traffic Police Stationed at Viaduct The six-way street intersections formed by the Willow street railway viaducts was the basis of a petition introduced at the regular session of the Village council Tuesday evening, asking police protection against traffic for children who pass through the viaduct every day on their way to and from the Greeley elementary school and the New Trier High school. The council voted to provide protec- tion at the intersection during the hours when children are passing there in numbers. Heading the list of petitioners were William G. Woelfolk, 615 Cherry street; Harold Zeiss, 461 Maple street, and C. D. Boyles, 625 Oak street. Chief Peterson immediately followed the council order by placing a traffic policeman at the intersection during the morning hours, and it was ex- pected that provisions would be made to secure special permanent guards at the corner. Expect "Tea for Three," Encounter Surprise Fete Mr. and Mrs. William Joy of Pine street, who have been residents of Winnetka during the past 17 years, were pleasantly surprised September 18, their wedding anniversary date, when, arriving at the Charlotte W. Beckers residence, Hubbard Woods, where they expected to have "Tea for Three," a host of friends who had arranged dinner shouted, "Surprise!" amid the strains of the wedding march. FIRST SYMPHONY CONCERT OCT. 15 ation Announces Am Plans for This Seas ge il W S W, 7 MONTHS OF CONCE % od y Demand for Tickets Exceeds] Seating Capacity The symphony orchestral season of 1923-1924 in the four north shore vil- lages promises to be the most brii- liant in their history. The commit- tees of the New Trier Township Orchestral association have been busy during the past week and are now ready to announce the general pro- gram of concerts to be given after- noons and evenings during the next seven months by the Little Symphony under the direction of George Dasch, conductor. The concerts, which will be given in the auditorium of New Trier High school, will consist of two series--one in the afternoon for the school chil- dren and another in the evening for adults. In the case of both series the concerts will be given on Mon- days because the managment of the orchestra could give more uniform dates from which to choose. Follow- ing are the dates for the evening concerts: October 15 November 5 December 17 January 14 February 11 March 10 April 21. In view of the fact that the chil- dren's matinee series will be shorter than the evening series, those con- certs will begin November 5. Demand Taxes Facilities One of the most difficult problems with which the directors have had to struggle is that of trying to do somc- thing for the large number of people who wish tickets for the season and cannot be accommodated because prac- tically every old subscriber of last year has resubscribed for this season and there is a large waiting listing trom each of the four villages. A careful survey is being made of the high school auditorium with a view to adding fifty seats on each of the evenings. -1f this can be- done those who are fortunate enough to be al- ready on the waiting lists probably will be given the opportunity to se- cure seats for one concert. This ar- rangement over the entire season would accommodate a total of 350 persons, once each. This in itself speaks volumes for the popularity of the symphony concerts. Varied Programs As for the personnel of the orches- tra, it will be identical with that of last season. For the children's mat- inees there will be the usual number of 25 men which make up the orig- inal Little Symphony. But the num- ber will be greatly augmented for the | (Continued on page 4) In Highland Park. A Lot. On Sheridan Road. For $3,500. On Easy Terms. Look At It. FOR SALE -- ON SHERIDAN Road, 3 blocks south of rail- road station in Highland Park. Fine trees; most convenient location. $3,600; easy terms. Tel. Highland Park 447: A CLASSIFIED AD often puts one on The Road to Happiness ON t N ! A What Is It They Are Trying To Do With Your Child? are the Winnetka ols trying to do with your drew? You have given them Sver totbe educated. Are you TH erested in precisely what is tani in and about those = hug : dings to which your childfén journey five days of the week, during nine months of the wear and then again for a period 'during the summer season? > Do you know that there is a definite philosophy back of the Winnetka Schools? And do you know that the children's activities are divided into three classifica- tions, namely: teaching of the common essentials, commonly termed the three "Rs"; promo- tion of socialized activities; fos- tering of self-expression activi- ties. If you are not thoroughly ac- quainted with these matters, curn to Page 8 of this issue of the Talk and read the first of a series of articles on "Talks About Our Winnetka Schools," edited by Carleton W. Wash- burne, superintendent of schools nnn Every parent of school chil- dren, as well as every other per son interested in modern educa- tional methods, will want to read this and every one of the suc- ceeding talks by Superintendent Washburne. Turn to page eight. TT TC RC CLT TT THEATRE GUILD OPENS SEASON "March Hares" to be Initial Production Patrons of amateur dramatics will be pleased to learn that the North Shore Theatre guild is launching its 1923-24 season of activity this week with a determined membership cam- paign conducted under the chairman- ship of Francis Allen of Kenilworth. The Guild officials also come forth with the announcement that two plays of exceptional worth and never pro- duced in Chicago have been selected for production on the north shore in | the not far distant future. In October the Guild plans to offer "March Hares," a Henry Wagstaff Gribble farce-comedy of critics in the unqualified approval of critics in its New York appearance but has never been brought to Chicago. Later in the season the Guild will give performances of "The Red Robe," by Eugene Brieux, author of "Dam- aged Goods." This drama has been playing iy France for twenty years, it is said, with Madame Rejame in the leading feminine role. Lionel Barry- more assumed the leading male part in the Broadway performances of the play. This drama also has never been witnessed in a Chicago theater. Alexander Dean, who directed Theatre Guild plays last Spring has been secured as director for the cur- rent season. Mr. Dean was formerly associated with the Little Theatre at Dallas, Texas, later fostered the Little Theatre movement in the state of Montana, and at present is director of dramatics in the Northwestern Uni- versity School of Speech. "How Large Is Your Residence ?"'--Sermon Rev. James A. Richards will preach at the Winnetka Congregational church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock on the subject: "How Large Is Your Resi- dence ?" The program of music for the morn- ing service will include the anthem. "1 Saw the Lord," by Harris; a tenor solo, "How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings," Liddell; and the anthem, "Still, Still with Thee," by Foote. Sessions of the Congregational church echool have been resumed in full vigor for the winter season and information concerning the bus routes for the chil- dren may be secured by communicating with the church office, it is stated. BIG SEASON FOR VILLAGE CENTER Community House Program To Be In Full Activity Within Two Weeks SCOUTS BEGIN WORK New Addition Rapidly Near- ing Completion Though the regular activities of Com- munity House do not begin until about October 1 and a more complete announce- ment of them will be made later, yet plans are taking shape in this village institution for a larger year of useful- ness and service to the community than ever before. Gymnasium classes, group work of all ages, clubs, English classes, Friendship Circle, Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scout work are all getting under way. The women's morning gym class, under the direction of Harry Clark, promises to be more popular than ever, and 'a number of women have registered al- ready. Foreigner's Class Popular The English classes for foreigners, which have been carried on so success- fully through the volunteer service of Mrs. William Brooks Moulton and as- sistants for three years, will resume work the second Tuesday evening in October, and will hold weekly meetings through the winter. The foreign girls and men cagerly seek these classes, and, judging by the number of applications already made, the classes this vear will be larger than ever. When one remembers that all it costs the students is a small mem- bership fee in Community House, and that books and equipment are furnished free, and that a friendly touch is given to those in a strange land, one hegins to realize the service these people' render those who are trying to he citizens. - This work will need more vehmntcer helpers than ever this winter. If you who read this are willing to give this bit of community service, or wish to know more of the work, will you call ne face of Community House without de- ay. : Scouts Begin Work The Boy Scouts began their year's work last Thursday evening in an en- thusiastic meeting. Any boy in Win- netka who is twelve years of age can join the Scouts. The registration fee, which must be sent on to New York Headquarters, is fifty cents a year. A boy should not come into the Scouts un- less he expects to work at scouting. He must be willing to try hard to obey the Scout Laws. He must try to take re- sponsibility, and be present regularly 'at the Scout meetings. The Camp Fire Girls will begin regu- lar work the first of October. Any girl twelve years of age or over is eligible. Several new groups are to he formed, and any girl wishing to become a Camp Fire Girl should communicate with Mrs. E. W. Wortley the chairman, at Com- munity House. Both these groups are planning pro- grams of enlarged possibilities because of the beautiful new Scout room and the new Camp Fire room which are to be theirs in the new building. Addition Program Work is going rapidly, now, on the new addition to Community' House, after an unavoidable delay in securing some of the steel work. While it will not' be finished quite as soon as planned, yet the delay will not affect the activities, particularly, as it is expected the heat- ing plant will be working next week, and the new kitchen will be ready very shortly. The many newcomers in the village are cordially urged to make themselves more fully acquainted with Community House and all that it stands for, and to familiarize themselves with its ac- tivities. Volunteer workers are always needed. and the directors will greatly ap- preciate it if any who wish to give ser- vice in clubs, Camp Fire or Boy Scout work, maids clubs, dramatics, or any of the activities of the House, will notify Community House office as soon as pos- sible. "A Community House serves the com- munity fully only in proportion as the community puts itself into the work," a prominent Winnetka citizen has said. MORE NEW HOMES Permission to build homes in the Village of Winnetka was issued this week to the following persons: to Grisrom Bettle, who will erect a home at 250 Birch street; to William R. Turvey to build a house at 422 Rose- wood avenue and to A. T. Stirrett, who will build a home at 271 Poplar streét. A WEEKLY TALK Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community