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pr | 1 | Ng WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK; SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1924 LOCAL CLUBS H Benefit Party To Raise Funds For Club's New Home ISS EDNA SENG, 401 Lake avenue, Wilmette, is president of the Auxiliary of the Wilmette Catholic Woman's club, all the mem- bers of which are deeply interested in the welfare of the girls entrusted to the care of St. Catherine's club, a home for dependent girls at 901 Addison street, Chicago. Mrs. Wendelin P. Seng, mother of Miss Edna Seng, is Welfare chairman of this club, which is not an institution, but a real home for dependent, not de- linquent girls. Its wards, girls from eight to eighteen, are received from the Juvenile court. They are guily of no offense against Miss Edna Seng the moral or civil law, but are victims of misfortune, improper environment or neglect. The court removes them from sur- roundings which threaten their moral and physical safety. Through its court chairman, St. Catherine's club saves these girls from being mingled with the delinquent group. St. Catherine's is an opportunity home for the less privileged child and resi- dence therein does not attach any stigma to her young womanhood, The club seeks to give each little girl her fundamental right to normal child- hood. Physical needs are cared for first and the rudiments of hygiene taught. The children are sent to school, also receiving instruction for one hour a day in practical housekeeping; most im- portant of all, spiritual guidance and training are provided. The club has been approved and bless- ed by His Eminence, Cardinal Munde- lein and has been endorsed by Judge Arnold and Judge Bartleme. Through its efforts, in little more than three years, over two hundred and sev- enty-five girls have been rehabilitated, made self-supporting or placed in per- manent homes. Prevention is the watch-word of the Club. It believes that the saving of these girls at this critical period, guard- ing them and preparing them for nor- mal happy young womanhood, fortify- ing them against the dangers they may encounter, is an excellent investment for the community as well as splendidly hu- manitarian work. The club operates on the Cottage plan, which is advocated by the most emin- ent of the students of social problems. Each child receives individual atten- tion in an atmosphere of love. The club is maintained almost entire- ly by voluntary gifts and membership dues. Membership is open to any one who believes that one preventorium is better than many reformatories, Ninety percent of the receipts go directly to the maintenance of the home. St. Catherine's strives to through as all efficient welfare must do. : _ The club offers a refuge for the girls In case of need; a place to return to for advice, direction and recreation. It has proved a magnet which draws the girls back to it at holiday time, just as any true home draws its daughters. Because of lack of facilities the club has been able to care for only a portion of the girls who so urgently need its protection and wholesome influence. To provide funds for a more com- modious home, a card party will be held in the gymnasium of Loyola university, Saturday, April 26, at 2 o'clock. . Mrs. James McAlear, 448 Surf street, 1s general chairman for this affair, Mrs. Wm. Kinsella, chairman of arrange- ments. The long list of patronesses contains i of women from all parts of the city. Mrs. James R. Bremner, is the found- er and president of the club. She is sup- ported by a large and ever increasing group of earnest women. Winnetka Club Elects Next Year's Officers HE annual meeting and election of officers of the Winnetka Woman's club was held Thurs- follow work OLD ANNUAL MEETIN GS AND ELECTIONS day, April 17, luncheon being served in the club parlors to 150 members. Mrs. Walling, the president, was pres- ented with a basket of spring flowers at the luncheon, as an expression of appreciation by the club members of their president's interest and faithful- ness in her duties of office. After luncheon the meeting was called to order in the usual manner, minutes of the previous meeting being read by Mrs. Dallas. The recommendations of the nom- inating committee were in order and read by Mrs. Montgomery, tellers ap- pointed, polls opened, and ballots cast. While tellers were counting the bal- lots, the president called for reports of the year's work from the various chairmen, which were given in fol- lowing order: Recording secretary, Mrs. Dallas; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Snyder; treasurer, Mrs. Freeman; finance com- mittee, Mrs. Parker; house committee, Mrs. Otis; membership committee, Miss Matz; press committee, Mrs. McCaulley; art and literature commit. tee, Mrs. Vennema ; drama study, Mrs. E. V. L. Brown; education committee, Mrs. Gottlieb; French committee, Mrs Aldrich; civics and philanthropy, Mrs. Cushman; music committee, Mrs. Norman Harris; social committee, Mrs. Woodward. Mrs. Goble, chairman of the revision committee, proposed two changes in the by-laws. One important change was the increase in club dues. This called for an interesting discussion from the floor. The treasurer, Mrs. Alfred G. Freeman, stated very specific and convincing reasons for this in- crease, and when the motion was brought to vote, it was carried by a majority. Returns of the election were then read, the entire ticket being elected unanimously and the new president and her board for the ensuing year announced. President, Miss Ruth H. Matz; first vice-president, Mrs. Arthur W. Cush- man; second vice-president, Mrs. Hey- liger A. deWindt; recording secretary, Mrs. Walter A. Strong; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Ayres Boal; treasurer, Mrs. Alfred G. Freeman; member-at- large, Mrs. George M. Pearse. Chair- men of Committee: art and literature, Mrs. George Frazer; education, Mrs. John M. Olmstead, civics and philan- thropy, Mrs. Charles T. Moon; house, Mrs. William A. Otis; social, Mrs. Sherman Aldrich, music, Mrs. Nor- man W. Harris; finance and auditing, Mrs. Dudley K. French. Before introducing the in-coming president, Mrs. Walling in her usual warm gracious manner, thanked her board and members of the club for their cooperation during her term of office and expressed a desire that the same spirit prevail toward the new president, Miss Matz, whom she in- troduced at this time. Miss Matz in her inaugural address, expressed a sincere desire to know each member of the club and hoped that a spirit of friendliness and good fellowship would prevail throughout the membership. She then requested her board to come forward so all present might know the officers and various chairmen that would be work- ing with her and for the club's in- terest during the coming year. A rising vote of thanks was given the retiring president for her loyal and untiring efforts in the club's be- half during her tenure of office. All business being finished, the meeting was then turned over to the program of the afternoon, the Attic Puppets, whose delightful dramatization of Dr. Dolittle was given. Mrs. Sebastian Hinton gave a short introductory talk about the history of the Attic Puppets. They are the outcome of a desire on the part of several mothers to do this for the pleasure of their children. It was de- cided at the beginning that every- thing was to be of their own produc- tion. Rag bags were emptied in search of costumes. Discarded dolls were put to use, and so on through the various needs. ISeveral plays 'have been given and many changes made. New and better puppets were made and much improvement in scenery, until the present production of "Dr. Dolittle." This was given in a very professional manner. Most descrip- tive music which has been composed by Mrs. Harris was played by her at this program. An important announcement was made by Mrs. Porter for the inter- national summer school in connection with the fourth congress of Women's Intrenational League for Peace and Freedom. This will be held in Chi- cago, May 17 to May 31, 1924. Head- quarters for the school are at Room 1010, Fine Arts building, Michigan boulevard. All applications for regis- tration should be directed here. These schools have always been conducted in French, German, and English, but because the delegates to the Washing- ton congress largely speak English, the Sixth Summer school at Chicago, with several exceptions, will be con- ducted in one language. The meeting adjourned at 4 o'clock with a very happy spirit lingering in the memory of the club members. North Shore Polygon A New Organization HE first annual meeting of the North Shore Polygon will take place on Monday, April 28, at the First Baptist Church house situated in Evanston at the northwest corner of Chicago avenue and Lake street. After the business meeting which will com- mence at 3:30 o'clock, tea will be served. The North Shore Polygon is an out- growth of Petticoat Lane, the four col- lege benefit given with very great suc- cess at the Evanston Country club a year ago last November. The north shore clubs of Wellesley, Vassar, Wells, and Goucher are joining together to form a permanent organization for the purpose of doing some sort of FEduca- tional work for women. The alumnae of these four colleges will attend the first annual meeting to adopt the con- stitution and to elect officers. our new home at more efficient service to old patrons. future. REMOVAL ANNOUNCEMENT On and after April 25, 1924, we will occupy 578 Lincoln Avenue Winnetka With larger quarters and the improved loca- tion, we will be much better prepared to render We thank you for past patronage and assure you we will do our utmost to please you in the DYERS SARISY | CLEANERS (Incorporated) {ME Our New Home--578 Lincoln Avenue Phones: Wilmette and Winnetka 727 our new as well as our Wilmette and Kenilworth Clubs Select Officers URING this week two Wilmette | clubs, the Woman's club and the Catholic Woman's club have held their annual meetings, and have elected their officers for the coming year, but the names of the new of- ficials were not available at press time. The Wilmette Woman's club is having its annual luncheon in May, notice of which will be made in the next issue of the Life. the Neighbors, met last week, and elected the following officers to direct the work of that organization next year: Mrs. John Howard Jones, pres- ident; Mrs. Edgar Stevens, correspond- ing secretary; Mrs. Charles Howard Bent, chairman of education depart- ment, and Mrs. E. H. Fleishman, chairman of the music committee. It still remains for the Glencoe Woman's Library club to have its final meeting which will take place early The Woman's club of Kenilworth, in May. nnn LR TT EE CE TC North Shore's Exclusive Opticians © D HATTSTROM & SANDERS Scientific & Manufacturing Opticians 702 Church Street Phone Evanston 1848 EVANSTON Opposite Orrington Hotel Open Thurs. & Sat. Eve. till 8 P. M. LU TTT ITN Can a Hotel Have Personality? 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