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EEN April 9, 1927 WINNETKA TALK 19 "THE DETOUR" IS NEXT THEATRE GUILD DRAMA Owen Davis Production to Be Staged at Kuppenheimer Hall Late in April "The Detour," by Owen Davis, is the fourth and last production to be presented in Winnetka this season by the North Shore Theater guild. Tt will be given on April 29 and 30, in the Jane Kupenheimer Memorial hall, Skokie school. "The Detour" is considered by critics to be one of the greatest American dramas ever written. It is so rated by those qualified to judge, and has been included in many notable collections of representative American plays. Although. "The Detour" was played in Chicago some five years ago, it is practically a new piece to Chicago theater-goers. Its opening occurred very early in the fall, before the thea- trical season was well under way, and at an out-of-the-way theater. There- fore, though some North Shore play- goers may not have heard or even read of it, "The Detour" is only a slight variation from the Guild's policy of producing plays unknown to Chi- cago audiences. Played by Effie Shannon In the local production, of the pro- fessional company as well as in New | York, the leading roles were taken | by Effie Shannon and Augustus Dun- can. Miss Shannon appeared last] week at the Blackstone theater in Chi- cago, in "Trelawney of the Wells." Owen Davis, the author of the play, is perhaps the most prolific American | playwright. Before writing "The De- | tour" he had, for years been turning | out one play after another for the 10-| 20-30 type of showhouse. Suddenly he stunned the dramatic world with the production of this fascinating drama. The critics saw it and wondered. They cotild not believe that Davis had writ- ten it. It was unlike any of his other work--a startling and most worthwhile bit of drama. Wins Pulitzer Award When it came to be considered for the Pulitzer prize, the judges found it difficult to award this coveted honor to the same man who had written "Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl." They gave the prize to another play that year. The next season, however, Mr. Davis came forth with another power- ful play, "Icebound." It swept away the last vestige of doubt. The critics gave Mr. Davis the prize he so richly deserved, for they knew him at last to be a great dramatist. "Icebound" was given by the Theater guild three years ago. Return to Smith College After Holidays at Home Miss Mary Parker, daughter of Mr. | and Mrs. Mortimer B. Parker of 577 Ash street, has returned to Smith college at Northampton, Mass., after spending the spring vacation with her parents. Miss Dorothy Dickinson, daughter of the Frederick Dickinsons of 1228 Scott avenue, also returned to Winnetka to pass the spring holidays with her parents, and has recently left to resume her studies. Miss Janet Olmsted, daughter of the John M. Olmsteds of 1072 Private road, a student at Smith, spent the spring vacation week with her parents in their Winnetka home. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert E. Howard, 643 Walden road, Winnetka, are spending a few days at French Lick Springs. Stucco Shortridg Don't Put Off Cement Repairs If your Sidewalk or Porch needs attention, don't let waiting make it worse. We do all repair work on property-- including Brick, Stone, Cement, Plaster and We give each job our personal attention. e & Saxton 419 Richmond Road, Kenilworth Wash. Phone Ken. 2735 EASTER MILLINERY Crocheted Visca-Flower and Hair Hats . moderately priced Now on display at the SPURLOCK HAT SHOP 557 LINCOLN AVENUE Don't Wait to green. It is bad for the bushes and shrubs t buds are in blossom. FRANZ Stone and TH ry ia Drives Made and Refin- ished. Landscape Have the unsightly trees and stumps removed before the lawn turns It would be a shame to tramp on and ruin the grass. Trim Shrubbery Now Phone Winnetka 2435 Remove Trees o do too much trimming when the KRENN Grading of Lawns-- Shrubs and Trees for Gardener 1036 Oak St. Sale. "I Sell Vigoro, the Lawn and Plant Fertilizer Food' WILL YOU Summer Vacation? Enjoy Your Certainly you will, there is no doubt about it, But . . . if you have a nice little bank balance your enjoyment will be doubled. Now is the time to start saving for that sum- mer vacation. OPEN A SAVINGS ACCOUNT TODAY! a a aa a a a a aa a a a a a a a] BANKING HOURS Daily 7:30 A. M. to 3 P. M. Saturday 7:30 A.M. to 12 M. Saturday Evenings 7 P. M. to 8 P. M. Hubbard Woods Trust & Savings Bank 952 Linden Avenue Hubbard Woods