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WINNETKA TALK September 24, 1927 News of the North Shore Clubs Cottage Studio Is Erected as Memorial Nurse of Edward MacDowell, American Composer, Honored at Peterborough News from Peterborough, N. H, that charming spot where the Mac- Dowell association has its Art colony, always carries interest to many per- sons here, members of the North Shore MacDowell society. A quaint studio cottage is building there, a memorial to Anna Maria Baetz, nurse of Ed- ward MacDowell, famous American composer. The little studio is the gift of Miss Baetz' sisters, of Mrs. Edward Mac- Dowell, whose friend and companion she was, and her friends, who number many among the Peterborough colon - ists. It is fashioned after the quaint little houses in Alzey, Germany, where Miss Baetz' father and mother were born. The little gabled cottage is to have a molded roof of soft red, wood green shutters held back by wrought iron fastenings, and small-paned win- dows. From the cottage may be seen, "Hillcrest," the MacDowell home, with its beautiful garden cared for by Miss Baetz as long as she was able. In the studio a rough, hand-polished oak table is to be placed, the gift of Miss Baetz' friends in Peterborough, and the chairs are those brought from Germany in 1888 by Edward Mac- Dowell. From 1905 until 1923, Miss Baetz was a close friend and companion in the MacDowell household, the composer's devoted nurse during his tragic illness, and after his death, his widow's most devoted friend. "For fifteen years," to quote an article telling of the me- morial, "after Mr. MacDowell's death, when his wife was carrying forward the plans to make Peterborough a free place for inspiration for all creative artists, Miss Baetz gave generously of unswerving devotion. She tried to stand as a buffer between her and trouble. When the history of the Colony is written, the name of Anna Baetz should be written large." Richard Halliburton to Give Lecture in Chicago The Chicago League of Women Voters' forum is sponsoring a lecture by that brilliant young travel writer and speaker, Richard Halliburton, a graduate of Princeton university, whose search for romance has, through his "Royal Road to Romance," and "The Glorious Adventure," fascinated numberless readers. The lecture will be given in Orches- tra hall, on the evening of October 17. Mr. Halliburton recently has been chosen as the speaker for the annual convention of the American Book- sellers' association and has appeared 'before the National Geographic society in Washington, where he received an ovation from 2,000 super-critical mem- bers. Exchange tickets are now on sale at the League headquarters at 203 North Wabash avenue, and regular tickets will be on sale at the box office in QO hestra hall on and after Octo- r 10. Quilt Exhibition and Luncheon Will Open Woman's Club The Winnetka Woman's club will start its year October 4, with a lunch- eon, which will be followed by a very interesting talk by Miss Elizabeth Wells Robertson on "The American Art--a History of Quilt Making." She will exhibit her own fine collection in illustration. Miss Robertson is the head of the art work in the Chicago Public schools. She first became interested in quilt making through watching a friend of her mother, who was putting a con- ventional and ugly rose pattern on a quilt. The idea occurred to her that quilts ought to be Colonial in spirit, but modern in design. She proceeded on that theory, and her first four quilts took the Rosenwald first prize for tex- tiles at the applied arts exhibit at the Art institute in 1917, the first time the award had been given to a textile other than weaving. Since then her quilts have been exhibited at the Carnegie institute. Pittsburgh, at an internation- al exhibition at Letchworth, England, at the School of Arts in Leicester, and at the College of Arts in Edinburgh. She believes that the art of our grandmothers' time is far more beau- tiful in modern form, and she advo- cates keeping the spirit of it, but applvine ta it modern principles of color and design. Recention and Musicale Opens Neighbors' Season The Neighbors club of Kenilworth opens its fall activities on October 4, with a recention to new members. A musicale will follow under the direc- tion of Mrs. A. B. Spach. The pianist of the afternoon, Mme. Ella Spravka, a member of the Bush Conservatory faculty, is well known to -north shore audiences, having given many delight- ful performances in past seasons. Last year she was heard with the Crer- wonkv trio and she ranks among Chi- cago's leading pianists. Mrs. Gilbert Smith of Evanston, so- prano, who will sing a eroup of sones, will be remembered with much pleas- ure as the singer in the Theatre guild's productions last season of "Fashions" and "The Duenna." Miss Ebba Sundstrom, violinist, has achieved the distinction of winning the prize in the contest given under the ansnices of the Societv of American Musicians, in Chicago, and her appear- ance is anticipated with considerable pleasure. At Catholic League The North Shore Catholic Woman's leacue opens its seacon Tuesdav, Oc- tober 13. in the Winnetka Woman's club. The program will consist of a dramatic presentation bv Mrs. Arthur Whitelv of Evanston, and a musicale. Another musicale will be given in November, and the annual benefit card party will take place November 13. Harvest Dance October 1 Sunset Ride club now is making reservations for the annual Harvest Home dinner and dance occurring this vear on Saturday evening, October 1. On of the special features of the club activities are the children's dinners given Tuesdavs, Wednesdays, Thurs- davs and Fridavs. A158 Winnetka Girls Officers of Town Girl Association Miss Helen Hubsch of Winnetka was elected president, and Miss Ro- berta McDonald, also of Winnetka, secretary, of the Town Girls' associa- tion of the National Kindergarten and Elementary college at the opening meeting last week. Miss Hubsch, a junior this year, has been a very active member of the association, and Miss McDonald, a freshman, already has made a place for herself among the students. Other officers of the asso- ciation are Miss Anne Barratt of Ev- anston, vice president, and Miss Marie McCarthy of Chicago, treasurer. The Town Girls' association, which is open to all non-dormitory students, was organized in 1921 for "sociability" and to give the students outside the dormitory an official voice in the affairs of the college. It has achieved its purpose fully. Through dances, stunt parties, and competitions it has given its members many opportunities to become acquainted and has aroused a splendid interest and enthusiasm in college affairs. North Shore Women Attend Club District Conference North shore women were included among the directors of the Tenth dis- trict, Illinois Federation of Women's clubs, who met September 20, at the home of the district president, Mrs. Harry S. Gradle, 154 Vine avenue, Highland Park. Names of the delegates of the forty clubs represented in the district were presented at that time to department chairmen. Mrs. William Lill is vice president of the organization; Mrs. Henrv Price of Evanston is treasurer; Mrs. Ernest Nolting of Highland Park, recording secretary; Mrs. Jarvis O. Newton of Chicago, coresponding sec- retary. North shore committee heads are Mrs. John Howard Jones of Evanston, formerly of Kenilworth, historical re- search: Mrs. John Vennema of Win- netka, art: Mrs. Joseph Toyce of Ken- ilworth. co-operation with war veter- ans: Mrs. S. I. Kaufman, Wilmette, law enforcement. Win in Playfield Match for Two-Ball Foursome Five foursomes entered the two-ball foursome tournament for women held September 13, at Skokie Playfield. Mrs. Viola Smith and Mrs. Richard N. Puetz won first low gross, with 97-15- 82. First low net was won by Mrs. W. F. King and Mrs. A. Bushey. Gross was 109 and the handicap 30, making it 79. Second low gross prize went to Mrs. V. G. Cartier and Miss Eunice Stoddart. Their gross was 104 and handicap 20. Second low net was won by Mrs. George W. Perrigo and Mrs. Dayton Powell, with gross 105. handi- cap 24, and total 81. Mrs. R. B. Rob- inson and Mrs. Charles Carlstrand won consolation prizes. The last tournamet of the season 'will be held September 27, and those in charge hope that all players will enter it. Country Club New Venture of Women Woman's Country Club "On the North Shore" First in Chicago An innovation in the world of wom- en's clubs is the Woman's Country club, "On the North Shore." the first of its kind in Chicago and the Middle West, and the second, it is announced, in the United States. It i- entirelv a woman's venture, and will be con- ducted entirely for the pleasure and recreation of its feminine members, al- though men will be allowed to partici- pate in the activities of the women. Plans are under way for the erec- tion of a beautiful clubhouse of Spanish architecture. The plan of development includes two eighteen-hole golf courses, with rustic bridges crossing the little wind- ing brook flowing through the 247 acres which the club is to own, part of which is thickly wooded; tennis courts provided with complete tourna- ment facilities, with shower baths ad- joining; bridle paths through grounds and encircling the golf course; a large Roman plunge to afford opportunities for swimming meets as well as out of door recreation, and archery courts for the sport fast increasing in popularity among women. Residential accommodations for members and a limited number of guests will be included in the plans, it is announced, and a wing of the club building will be devoted to the use of men cuests. A dancing pavilion set in the landscaped gardens, and a chil- dren's plavground, fully eauipped, are to be special features planned for those who may wish to spend vacation periods at the club. Tt is announced that work will com- mence soon on the first eichteen holes, and the club will open next vear. The grounds, lying between the North Shore Flectric railroad tracks and Creen Bav road, a little north and west of Warnkegan, are accessible to two North Shore Line stations, within easv walkine distance of each. It is reached easily bv motor, as well. The reason for this project is ex- pressed in the following announce- ment, which' reads, "Because women are not admitted to the full rights and privilepes of membershin in the 167 golf and conntry clnhs now existing in the immediate vicinity of Chicaco, the need for a countrv cnh for their per- sonal nee caused the hirth of this new oroanization. Here, at their own club, they will have the onnortunity to play at any hour they mav choose." Mrs, William Severin, fonnder- president of the Tltinais Women's Ath- 1atic club is one of the leaders of the Woman's Countrv club, "On the North Share" Mrs, Zella N. Fowler is co- chairman of the invitational com- mittee. Sneaker at Meeting The Missionary cociety of the North Shore Methodist Epicconal church will meet on Tuesday, Sentemher 27, at the homes of Mrs. Charles 0. Aspen- wall, 1195 Tower road. Hubbard Woods. Mrs. H. O. Cadv, of the New Vork Foreien Mission board, will he the speaker of the afternoon. Her tonic is to be "Present Conditions in China," and che will devote a few minutes to "Home Missions." Mrs. Asnenwall will he assieted by Mrs. Fdwin Carlson. Mrs. G. H. Haines and Mrs. William Carey. 2) Bea po ah AN