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A Weekly News-Magazine for Winnetka WINNETKA TALK ufprB>dt ------ VOL. XV, NO. #4 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 8, 1927 PRICE FIVE CENTS -- a LETTER URGES LARGE INDIAN HILL MEETING Improvement Association Offi- | cial Points Out Important | Discussion Matters The suggested vacation of Essex road from Winnetka avenue north to Sunset road will be a subject of dis- cussion at the meeting of the Indian Hill Improvement association Tuesday evening, January 11, at New Trier high school Other important civic matters are to come to the attention of the members, as indicated in the accompanying letter addressed to the membership by W. S. Nordberg, sec- retary of the association: "Promptly at 8:15 Tuesday evening, January 11, there will be a very im- portant meeting of the Indian Hill Improvement association. "Some very important matters will be discussed and possibly passed on and it is to your interest to be present and have a voice in the proper solu- tion of some of our problems. "For instance, the Village council has asked us to make a recommenda- tion as to whether or not Essex road should be closed from Winnetka ave- nue north to Sunset road. The high school officials have asked the council to do this. Proposition Misunderstood "Skating at Indian Hill park has been the subject of much discussion and from many reports it is plain that the whole proposition is mis- understood. Mr. Walker has written a memorandum to put everyone right as to the exact status of this. This matter will also be discussed at the meeting and we would appreciate the benefit of suggestions from our neigh- hors so this proposition will have the hearty rupport of all. "There are other matters of import- ance coming up that need unified at- tention. Don't be like the man that is always kicking about his govern- ment and never votes. The Indian Hill Tmprovement association is your association and your opinions and sug- gestions, your desires and requests will be given serious consideration al- ways. Our meetings are always open for discussion and if it is impossible for you to be present your communi- cations by letter or phone with any of your officers will be brought up at the meeting and handled, and you will be notified of the results. "In order to give as much time as necessary to business our meeting will start promptly at 8:15 p. m. "Cards and refreshments will serve to take the edge off strenuous business and we are sure everyone who comes will have had a very profitable eve- ning and an enjoyable one." Editor's Note: On page 46 of this issue of WINNETKA TALK, in the Public Forum column, will be found a copy of the letter referred to in the above, which President Lee Walker of the Indian Hill associa- tion has directed to the membership, set- ting forth the correct status of the Indian Hill Park ice rink enterprise. WOMEN VOTERS FORUM Detailed information regarding the legislative Forum to be con- ducted at Community House Mon- day, January 10, is to be found on Page 9 of this issue of WINNETKA "Talk. How Many People in Our Village? We'll Soon Know The Village of Winnetka will take an official count to ascertain just how many people reside within its borders. The last official census in 1920 shows {only 6,694, but a recently enacted state law provides that cities and villages having a population of 7,500 or over may designate preferential traffic streets, and punish those who violate "stop and go" regulations. To obtain an official count of its resi- dents now, it is necessary to enact an ordinance and this the village contem- plates. No definite action was taken at the meeting of the council Tuesday evening, but it is expected something will be done at the next regular meet- ing. HOLD INSTALLATION duction of New Officers at Masonic Temple January 10 Another year has rolled around and once more Winnetka chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, announces the pub- lic installation of a new group of offi- cers Monday evening, January 10, at the Masonic temple. The installing officers will be Mrs. Amalia Huehl, right worthy grand conductress of the general grand chap- ter, as installing officer; Mrs. Alice Williams, past grand chaplain, as grand marshal; Mrs. Maybelle Buck- ley, grand lecturer, as grand chaplain. As escorts for these grand officers there will be George J. Barbery, past master, Winnetka Masonic lodge; Walter Johnson, high priest, Skokie chapter, R. A. M., and J. Frank Nel- son, senior warden, Winnetka lodge. Ferdinand Wolter, Jr., will act as flag bearer. An interesting feature of the instal- lation will be an escort from Evanston Commandery, under direction of An- drew R. Park, commander. The following officers are to be in- stalled : Mabel A. Whipple, worthy matron; Thomas N. Wheatley, worthy patron; Christine Wolter, associate matron; Jennie M. Stevens, secretary; Anna Blake, treasurer; Leo Orr Belote, con- ductress; Emily Mulle, associate con- ductress; Ida P Webster, chaplain; Annette Wheatley, marshal; Arline Kirkgasser, Adah; Estelle Kus, Ruth; Ruth L. Brannon, Esther: Susan M. Kirby, Martha; Clara I. Paulson, Electa; Helen Weinstock, warder; Thomas Kus, sentinel. Retiring worthy matron is Della M. Anderson, and retiring worthy patron is W. F. Kentnor. At the conclusion of the installation ceremonies there will be a short mu- sical program to be followed by re- freshments. Mrs. Louise G. Replogle will act as mistress of ceremonies. PREACHES AT BELOIT Dr. J. W. F. Davies, of the Win- netka Congregational church, goes to Beloit, Wis,, Thursday, January 13, when, in the evening he will be the speaker at 'the Congregational club banquet. In the afternoon preceding, he will speak at a meeting at the First Congregational church of that city. Eastern Star Invited to Public In- NEXT WEEK IN WINNETKA (listed at Community House) Monday, January 10 10--League of Women Community House. 4:30--Orchestra concert, New Trier High school. Voters, 8--Orchestra concert, New Trier High shool. Tuesday, January 11 2:30 -- Winnetka , Woman's club meeting, Woman's club. Wednesday, January 12 8--Community Drama club, Comni- munity House. Thursday, January 13 8--Community Drama club, Com- munity House. Friday, January 14 Noon--Rotary club luncheon, Com- munity House. Players Travel to Sunny South for One Night Any members of the Winnetka Com- munity Players who feel that they can more readily put on the care-free air of southern climes if they are ap- propriately costumed, are invited to don their summer raiment for the an- nual "Players" Night" Wednesday eve- ning, January 12, at Community House. The committee on scenery and at- mosphere is reported to be busy wielding the magic brushes of trans- formation whereby Matz hall is to be- come an entrancing spot in the tropics. All the Players will be players, trans- ported to a scene filled with the sunny cheer, the blue seas and balmy breezes, the color, life and music of that happy existence far, far to the south. Entertainment, novel and delight- fully appropriate, is promised, with something happening every minute. Refreshments will be served after the manner of the Florida Riviera, except that prices will be on quite a different scale. All in all, this evening is said to offer the quickest and most eco- nomical winter vacation in the South that one could possibly plan. Season tickets for performances of the Community Players will be on sale at the door. Each ticket is the holder's membership card for admis- sion to Players' Night. Legion Sets Out to Develop Drum Corps Winnetka is to have a drum corps, an organization which is being spon- sored by Winnetka Post, No. 10, American Legion. The plan now be- ing developed is for a corps of about twelve members, perhaps more, if Lee Adams, who is to be the instructor, is able to teach that many to roll the sticks skilfully. There is plenty of enthusiasm back of the movement, and visions of an organization of which not onlv the legion may be proud, but of which all Winnetka mav boast are seen. The personnel of the club is not vet fully determined, but a number of the legion members are interesting themselves in the movement. ANNUAL CHURCH DINNER The annual church dinner of the Winnetka Coneregational church will be held at Matz hall, Community House, Wednesday evening, January 19, at 6:30 o'clock, 1 THEATRE GUILD WILL PRESENT "HENRY 1V" Production of Shakespeare Come- dy to Be Given January 20 at Country Club Shakespeare's "Henry IV" will be the second production by the North Shore Theater Guild this season. It will be a great gala performance, mark- ing the culmination of the Guild's achievements, and will surpass in beauty and perfection the revivals of the past year, "Fashion" and "The Duenna." It will play at the Jane Kuppenheimer Memorial hall, Skokie school, Winnetka, January 21 and 22. This play is a romantic comedy. There is a general tendency to regard Shakespeare as "highbrow," or even dull, but this is not the case with "Henry IV." While it is true that the theme deals with the reformation and regeneration of the dissolute Prince of Wales, the play never becomes too heavy or serious. It contains. two of the finest father-and-son scenes in any of the dramatic literature of the world. They are stirring, thoughtful and decidedly up-to-date, but the greatest portion of the play deals with Shakespeare's most famous comic character, John Falstaff, and his com- panions, Poins, Mistress Quickley, Bardolph, Peto, Pistol and Doll Tear- sheet. Their scenes farce comedy, the finest of the sort that Shakespeare has written, and they are bound to furnish a hilarious ever ning for the Guild audiences. , Originally in Two Parts - "Henry IV" was originally written in two parts. It is little known, al- though it is studied, because of its wonderful dramatic value and humor- ous qualities, in many schools and col- leges, and is regarded by students as one of Shakespeare's greatest plays. * The version of "Henry IV," which the Theater Guild is producing, is a cutting, or cor ination, of the two parts into one play. This has been done by Alexander Dean, director of the Guild, and Ellsworth Laflin of Lake Forest. It has been approved by Henry Kitchell Webster and Mrs. Laird Bell of the Play Reading com? mittee. This version includes all the famous scenes and speeches from the original two-part play. : "Henry IV" was chosen last year by the Players' club of Ney York, for their famous all-star revival in May. The cast included Basil Sidney, Otis Skinner, John Drew and Blanche Ring. Will See Visiting Actors ¥ The cast of the Guild production will contain a long list of the best known players and, in addition, a big treat in the form of a visiting actor, whose name will be announced later. . It is not yet too late to become a member of the Guild, and people who desire to do so should communicate with John Allen Stuart, 1003 Grove street, Evanston. TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing on the matter of vacating Essex road, in the New Trier High school section, will be held Tues: day evening, January 18, at the regu: lar meeting of the Winnetka village council. _. : : are delightful -