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WINNETKA TALK January 29, 1927 Hie News of the North Shore Clubs Local Garden Clubs Enter City Exhibit President of Glencoe Garden Club Heads Committee for Large Flower and Garden Show North shore garden clubs will par- ticipate actively in the Chicago Garden and Flower show to be held in the Hotel Sherman from Monday, March 7, until Saturday, March 12. This decision was made Monday at a meet- ing of a committee representing the garden clubs of the Chicago district assembled in the Hotel Sherman. Mrs. Frederick Fisher, president of the Glencoe Garden club, was elected chairman of the Garden Club Flower show committee and Mrs. Frank Farr, secretary. The committee will be in charge of the participation of garden clubs in the exhibit. The {following clubs have named delegates to act on this committee : Wilmette Garden club, Mrs. B. L. Davis; Kenilworth Garden club, Mrs. S. Douglas Flood; Mrs. John Blunt, Jr., Evanston Garden club; Mrs. Roy E. Sturtevant, Lake Forest Garden club; Miss Amy Rothschild, North Shore Garden club; Mrs. J. H. Heald, Jr, Garden club of Oak Park and River Forest; Mrs. Nora Wagner, Lombard Garden club; Mrs. J. F. Jones, Garden club of Hinsdale; West Chicago Garden club, Mrs. C. P. Flan- ders; Mrs. Nelson Childs, Elgin Garden club; Mrs. W. H. Liefert, Wheaton Garden club; Mrs. Frank B. Gray, St. Charles Garden club. During the show, the announcement states, there will be two competitions for the clubs, one in table decoration and one in floral arrangement. Each club is to provide three decorations for the table during the show, one to be exhibited every other day. These ta- ble arrangements will be placed in the Crystal room and will be judged by the public attending the exhibition as well as by professional judges. The prize awards will be made to the club exhibiting. Each club is to be asked to enter one basket, vase, or similar arrange- ment for the second contest, and to keep it in good condition throughout the show. The entries will be display- ed in shadow boxes along one wall of 'the Crystal room. These boxes will be lighted and lined with black so that the flowers will be displayed to the greatest advantage. This method fol- lows one used in the New York flower show. Members of the garden clubs who attend the exhibit will be provided with badges and will undertake to give information to other visitors concern- ing the displays. HEADS CLUB BOARD A recent announcement has been made that at the annual meeting of the board of directors of the Woman's Athletic club, Mrs. William Sherman Hay of Winnetka was elected presi- dent to succeed Mrs. Charles H. Morse. Mrs. William Pelouze is the first vice president; Mrs. George M. Reynolds second vice president; Mrs. Newton Hudson, recording secretary; Mrs. Harry B. Clow, corresponding secre- Ei Mes Io Joseph O. Watkins, treas- Paul Hutchinson to Tell News of Mexico to Club Paul Hutchinson, managing editor of "The Christian Century," returned only last week from a most interest- ing trip to Mexico. As the representa- tive of two of the most influential pa- pers in the country Mr. Hutchinson interviewed leaders of the various fac- tions, from the President down. The object of the trip was to study the present troubled conditions in Mexi- co and to report in regard to them. Upon this very vital subject, "Mex- ico Today," Mr. Hutchinson will speak to the Woman's Society of the Con- gregational church, Wednesday, Feb- ruary 2. It is a wonderful opportun- ity to obtain direct information from an expert on international affairs and so bring some degree of order to our minds bewildered by conflicting re- ports. It is felt that many, not members of the society, will wish to take ad- vantage of this opportunity. They are most welcome. Mr. Hutchinson will speak in Rudolph Matz hall at 1 o'clock, immediately following the usual luncheon. The society will, as usual, devote the morning to sewing and discussion. At 12 o'clock, Mrs. David S. Lasier will lead the day's devotions. Winnetka Voters Attend School on Citizenship Mrs. John N. VanderVries, president of the Winnetka League of Women Voters, represented the Winnetka group at the Citizenship school con- ducted by the Wilmette League of Wo- men Voters, Wednesday, January 26, at the First Presbyterian church, Wil- mette. A large attendance filled the room and was greatly interested in the morning session conducted by Mrs. Lunde. She spoke on "Good Govern- ment." A delightful luncheon was served, cafeteria style, to. eighty-six guests. Among those at the speakers' table were Mrs. Evans, president of the Wil- mette league, Mrs. Ramsey, who has charge of the organization work in the State league of Illinois, Mrs. John N. VanderVries, president of the Win- netka league and Mrs. F. K. Rich, ex- president of the Wilmette league. Mrs. Rich is one of the vice-presidents of the Illinois League of Women Voters. Mrs. Rich spoke at this time on "Immi- gration" covering the purpose of legis- lation, type, faults and merits of pres- ent and proposed amendments to such' legislation. At 2 o'clock the luncheon hour was adjourned to resume the afternoon ses- sion. Bills now before Congress were dealt with, including the Sheppard- Towner act, Muscle Shoals. The bills before the legislature included: short ballot, women on juries, women's re- formatory, eight-hour day for women and others. Mts. Merrill Will Give Next Glencoe Club Talk The fourth of the series of twelve lectures being given by Mrs. Anthony French Merrill under the auspices of the Woman's Library club of Glencoe, will take place Monday, January 31. Proceeds from these talks go toward the building fund of the club, so every- one is urged to attend. The meeting begins at 10 o'clock. and includes a discussion of current events, contem- porary drama, and literature. Peterboro Talk, Music, Make Charming Program The music department of the Neigh- bors met Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Ernest H. Fleischmann, 235 Leicester road, Kenilworth. This was the third meeting of the season and more "Neighbors" were present than at the previous meetings. They were well repaid by a most delightful pro- gram. Miss Helen Sears gave the talk of the morning, her subject, "The Contri- bution of the Peterboro Colony to American Art." Miss Sears has spent a part of several summers as one of the colony, contributing to that art so dear to her, composition. She spoke of the number of arts represented at the colony and of the wonderful inspira- tion given those there by the surround- ings and quiet provided through the perspective of its founder, Edward MacDowell. Mrs. Fleischmann sang most charm- ingly a group of MacDowell songs, "The Robin Sings in the Apple Tree," "The Swan Bent Low to the Lily," and "Thy Beaming Eyes." Miss Agnes Hope Pillsbury played a theme and variations by Ethel Glenn Hier, a composition created while the composer was a resident at Peterboro. D. B. E. Meets to Elect Officers, Discuss Plans The Daughters of the British Empire held their annual meeting, for elec- tion of officers and reports of commit- tees, Wednesday, January 26, at the home of Mrs. Lionel H. Franks of 808 Grove street, Glencoe, at 2 o'clock. As a result of this meeting, the fol- lowing group of women were elected to serve during the next year. Mrs. Samuel G. Goss of Longwood street, regent; Mrs. Edmund F. Hoskin of 245 Hawthorne avenue, first vice-re- gent; Mrs. Charles D. Budd, Jr., of 594 Glencoe road, second vice-regent, Mrs. W. A. Kittermaster of 816 Bluff street, treasurer, Mrs. William Parry, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. John C. Parry, of 315 Park avenue, recording secretary. Plans for the coming year were dis- cussed and arranged. The preliminary announcement concerning a spring sale of food stuffs and fancywork was made, the date to be given out later. The next meeting will take place Wednesday, February 23, at the home of Mrs. William C. Jones of 185 Frank- lin road, Glencoe. Home and Garden Club Elects New Officers The annual election and luncheon of the Kenilworth Home and Garden club was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Howe, 240 Kenilworth avenue, Monday. The following officers were elected to serve for the coming year: Mrs. Henry Taylor, Jr., president: Mrs. John T. Dix, vice president; Mrs. Charles R. Erwin, second vice president; Mrs. Alex S. Joslin, secretary; Mrs. J. H. Newport, treasurer; Mrs. J. S. Cline, librarian. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Rufus: K. Porter, 428 Cumnor road, Kenilworth, February 5. The subject to be discussed will be "Colonial Furniture." The Current Events club will meet at the home of Mrs. W. S. Hamm, 270 Scott avenue, Hubbard Woods, on Fri- day afternoon, February 4, at 2:30 o'clock. Special Work at National College N. K. E. C. Features Courses for Mothers and Teachers in Second Semester Special courses for mothers and for teachers will be a feature of the work offered in the National Kindergarten and Elementary college during the second semester which opens on Mon- day. Registration for entering stu- dents will be held on Monday and Tuesday, and judging from the dormi- tory reservation fees already in, and the number of inquiries received, the class will be an unusually large one. In addition to students who are com- pleting their high school work this mid-year the class includes several advanced students who are taking this opportunity of completing the two or three year course. A number of courses of particular in- terest to teachers have been placed at 4 o'clock on the schedule in order to make it possible for those who are teaching in schools along the north shore to attend if they wish. During the past semester fifty mothers have been registered in the mother's class conducted on Tuesday morning by Edna Dean Baker, presi- dent of the college. In the second se- mester Miss Baker is offering two courses especially planned for parents and those interested in the home ed- ucation of children. The first, a con- ference on materials and activities for home education, will be given on Tues- days at 10:15, and the second, a course in Religious Education, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 o'clock. Other courses offered in the regular curriculum of the college which are of particular value to parents are: Nursery School Education--Frances Kern Educational Tests--Laura Hooper Correction of Speech Difficulties-- Marion F. Lanphier Play Material for Children--Florence Rice Willmina Townes Children's Songs and Rhythms--Car- oline Kohlsaat Appreciation of Music--Francis M, Arnold Interior Decoration -- Marguerite Taylor CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS The Winnetka Sunday Evening club which meets in the Community House, held its annual meeting, January 23, when officers and chairmen of commit- tees were elected. The new group of officers is com- posed of Allin Pierce, president, Amy Macintyre, vice-president, Russell Hunting, secretary, and George Bar- bery, treasurer. H. Dawson was elected chairman of the program com- mittee, and Rose Damberg, of the re- freshment committee. MOTHER'S CLUB MEETS The Mothers' club of Onward Neighborhood House, accompanied by their directors, Miss Stewart and Mrs. Viddeloff, spent Thursday afternoon, January 20, with Stanley H. Simpson of 1040 Starr road. Mrs. Lewis B. Sinclair of Highland Park entertained them with several delightful readings. Games were played and tea served. Assisting Mrs. Simpson were Mrs. Lyman Weld of Winnetka and Mrs. Harry Marshall of Glencoe. eras rat a a, kn FF SN adh | bdo,