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32 WINNETKA TALK June 30, 1928 Society Attends Opening of Ravinia Opera Season Audience Enthuses Over First Program Put on at Ravinia BY RUTHEDA L. PRETZEL The opening night of Ravinia, always a gala one, was notable for many reasons. When the programs last Saturday evening announced that Elizabeth Rethberg's sudden illness made the presentation of "The Masked Ball" out of the question, be it said to the credit of the opera goers present that few seemed to express any trep- idation as to the outcome of "I Pagliacci" and "Cavalleria Rusticana," which were substituted the last day and were to be put on without a re- hearsal. For the memory of the pa- trons of the Ravinia Opera company is long, and they are well aware of the caliber of each member. Giovanni Martinelli was more than superb in his justly famed role of Canio, and if nothing else had gone right he would have carried the play. But everything else was right. Queena Mario volunteered at the last moment to take Nedda, and she made a distinct success of it, her voice being pure and true, and her acting above reproach. Guiseppe Danise as Tonio was a vital part of the opera, for his voice was in splendid condition and his actions well thought out. Jose Mojica as Beppe, George Cehanovsky as Silvio, and the entire chorus plunged into their work with spirit, and the result was that the performance out-rivalled any other "Pagliacci" they have given. The same success was true of "Ca- valleria Rusticana," with Florence Easton, Mario Chamlee and Mario Basiola giving the attentive audience some of the finest singing available. Here, too, the chorus and orchestra worked together perfectly, and the tremendous applause accorded them at the end was well merited. Among the distinguished visitors was Otto H. Kahn, New York patron of the arts, who complimented the artists upon responding so gloriously to this emergency. He also paid a tribute to Louis Eckstein and to the patrons of Ravinia upon whom so much of the success of the opera depends. Society was well represented on the opening night, although several large weddings in Highland Park and along the north shore kept some of the regu- lar patrons away. Louis Eckstein, chairman of the Ravinia board and president of the Ravinia company, and Mrs. Eckstein had with them a group of New Yorkers, including Mr. Kahn, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ziegler, Miss Suzanne Ziegler, Miss Florenzina Johnson and Robert F. Winsmore. Among others seen were Mr. and Mrs. Percy B. Eckhart of Kenilworth, who occupied the George Lyttons' box with their daughters, Mrs. Donald H. Mc- Laughlin of Cambridge, Mass, and Miss Elizabeth Eckhart, with Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Foote of Evanston as their guests. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Brown of Kenilworth were seen in the Ferdinand W. Wiegand box. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Scott of Hubbard Woods and Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson of Glencoe, Mr. and Mrs. William B. McIlvaine of Hubbard Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Laid Bell of Winnetka, and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hay of Win- netka, were among those in the au- dience. Mrs. Herbert Taylor, 631 Abbotts- ford road, Kenilworth entertained at Sunset Ridge Golf club on Monday afternoon, June 25, at a luncheon and bridge. Hinman-Buchanan Wedding Solemnized Last Saturday Miss Catherine Hinman became the bride of Perry B. Buchanan on Satur- day evening, June 23, at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth. Miss Hinman is the daughter of Mrs. George W. Hinman of 576 Oak street, and Mr. Buchanan is the son of Louis L. Buchanan, 591 Cherry street, Win- netka. The bridal party included Miss Hin- man's sister, Mrs. William Coburn of Berkeley, Cal, matron of honor; Miss Betty Webster of Winnetka, maid of honor; Billy Coburn and Catherine Joan Hinman, nephew and niece of the bride, ring bearer and flower girl Norman Hinman, Howard Clements, and Joseph Hinman were the men in the wedding party. Miss Hinman wore a gown of white satin with a high collar, a full skirt, long satin train, and a close fitting old lace weil. Her bouquet was of lilies-of-the-valley and white roses. Miss Betty Webster, the maid of honor, wore a dress of light blue chiffon with a long, full skirt, and a picture hat to match trimmed with silver ribbon. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses and larkspur. Mrs. William Coburn, matron of honor, was gowned in a dress and hat of the same style in flesh color, and carried a bouquet of butterfly roses and lark- spur. The little flower girl, Catherine Joan Hinman, wore white over flesh color, and carried sweet peas and maiden- hair. The ring bearer, Billy Coburn, was dressed in a white satin suit with lace collars and cuffs. At the wedding, which took place at 8:30 o'clock, the bride was given in marriage by George Hinman, Jr. A reception at the close of the service followed at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. George W. Hin- man, at 576 Oak street. Among the out-of-town guests who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. George Wheeler Hinman, Jr., and their small daughter, Catherine Joan, of New York, and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Coburn and their small son, Billy, of Berkeley, Cal. The Buchanans are touring through Canada on their wedding trip, and will' be at home at 430 Walnut street for the summer. They will arrive on July 20, and will stay in Dr. J. O. Ely's cottage for the summer. Dinner for Travelers Dr. and Mrs. George H. Musselman of 2 Golf lane entertained at dinner on Saturday evening, June 23, at Sunset Ridge. The guests of honor were a group of women who are going to Europe this summer: Mrs. William Ogden Coleman, 471 Hill road; Mrs. Dorr C. Price, 661 Hill road; Mrs. Dwight P. Green, 329 Chestnut street; Mrs. Henry K. Urion of 989 Cherry street, and Miss Luella Ensworth of Chicago. Entertain for Burnhams Mr. and Mrs. Wiley J. Huddle, 794 Rosewood dvenue, will be at home informally Sunday afternoon, July 1, from 3 until 6 o'clock to all friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Burnham and their family who wish to bid them "farewell" before they leave on their world tour Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Palmer, 655 Elm street, gave a dinner party on Monday evening, June 25, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bersbach, Indian Hill road, and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Dallas, 1124 Pine street. The guests of honor are leaving early in July, accompanied by their families, on a trip to Europe. Garden of Summer Home Is Setting for Wedding For her marriage to Dr. Curtis Nel- son Monday, Miss Alice Little, daugh- ter of the Charles G. Littles of Evanston, wore an ivory robe de style wedding gown, trimmed with family lace. A lace headdress, fashioned from her mother's bridal costume, and a bouquet of white lilacs, bridal wreath and peonies completed her costume. The wedding took place in the garden of the Little summer home at Les Cheneaux islands Monday evening. Dr. Ernest Fremont Tittle read the service. The bride's attendants were gowned in taffeta fashioned like the wedding gown. Miss Myra Little, who was maid of honor, was in green. Miss Margaret Dunham, one of the brides- maids, was in lavender, Miss Phoebe Nelson, sister of the bridegroom, wore peach, and Miss Virginia Wilson was in yellow. A large silver tray heaped with lilacs was carried by each one. William Garrison of Boston served as best man for Dr. Nelson. The ushers were Charles Little, William Gordon of Pittsburgh, and Nathaniel Fairbank of New York. A wedding supper at the Les Chen- eaux club, followed by a dance at the Little home, concluded the festivity. Dr. Nelson is the son of the Murry C. Nelsons, formerly of Winnetka. Heirloom Lace Forms Veil Worn by Winnetka Bride Miss Luella Burrows and Alonzo Trevezant Folger were married Thurs- day evening in the First Methodist church of Wilmette by the Rev. Horace G. Smith. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Burrows of 216 Myrtle street, Win- netka. The bride wore a dress of Chan- tilly lace and satin. Her veil was a panel of old Irish lace gathered at the back of her head and extending to a train, draped over white illusion. The lace has been a possession of the family for many generations. Miss Dora Burrows was the maid of honor and Barbara Cole was the flower girl. The ring bearer was the little nephew of the groom, Lowe Simpson, Jr. The maid of honor wore a pink bouffant taffeta dress and the flower girl wore a pink organdie frock. John Folger was the best man, and the ushers were Richard Burrows, Robert Burrows, Lowe Simpson, and Horton Mallenson. Among the guests from out-of-town were ithe grand- parents of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mickey of Barrington, and Mr. and Mrs. Lowe Simpson of Cin- cinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Folger have left for a short trip to the north woods. When they return they will live in an apart- ment on Clyde avenue, Evanston. Treasure Hunt Tonight Sunset Ridge club announces "the largest night of the year" Saturday, June 30. The occasion is a treasure hunt for three pots of gold, "filled with your Uncle's Double Eagles." Fifteen minutes of instruction as to the proper hunt procedure will com- mence at 8:15 o'clock, and the hunt will leave the club at 8:30. After the hunt returns a midnight supper will be served and dancing out of doors will follow. Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Stanton, 698 Blackthorn street, will entertain to- night at Indian Hill Golf club with a dance, after which breakfast will be served. - Carolyn Case Weds Lawrence Notem at Ceremony in Garden One of the most beautiful of this season's June weddings was solemniz- ed on Saturday afternoon when Miss Carolyn Case became the bride of Lawrence Norem in the garden setting of her Hubbard Woods home on Sheridan road. The Rev. James Aus- tin Richards performed the ceremony which was followed by a reception on the lawn. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Case of 160 Sheridan road, Hubbard Woods, and Mr. Norem is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Norem of Milwaukee. The bridal party included Miss Case's cousin, Miss Mary Louise Von Hofsten, maid of honor; the Misses Frances Von Hofsten, Ann Leslie Nichol, Dorothy Garland, Priscilla Page, Margaret Quan, Nary Barry, Mary Harding, and Mrs. Franklin C. Ellis, bridesmaids; Henry Hoehn, best man; Albert B. Ewing, Irving Cox, Kenneth Price, Franklin C. Ellis, Arthur Freytag, James Culberton, An- sel McBride Kinney, John Bergstres- ser, and John R. Montgomery, ushers. The bride's gown was fashioned from her mother's wedding dress, and was of ivory satin, panelled at the front and fastened with a cluster of orange blossoms at the side. Quaint duchess lace fell over the hands, and the cap of tulle veil was covered with the same lace. Roses, sweet peas, and lilies-of- the-valley made up her bouquet. The bridal attendants were dressed in pastel shades which harmonized beautifully with the garden setting. The maid of honor wore a deep shade of yellow, while the bridesmaids were dressed in blue, pink, green, orchid, and yellow. Overdresses of Spanish lace covered the slips in pastel shades, and they all wore large drooping cream colored horsehair hats trimmed with velvet ribbons to match the slips. Cream colored hose and cream satin slippers completed the costume. The attendants carried baskets of spring flowers. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. George W. Taylor of Burlington, Ontario. The Norems will take a trip of two and one half weeks' duration, stopping in Leland, Mich., for the wedding of Mrs. Norem's cousin, Frances Von Hofsten, for whom she will be matron of honor. The Norems will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Case until their new Hubbard Woods home is completed. Clubs to Observe Fourth The Fourth of July, again this sea- son, brings its specially arranged pro- grams of sport and entertainment at the country clubs. Indian Hill will celebrate the occa- sion this year with an all-day schedule of events that will include special golf events, a luncheon, and a dinner dance in the evening. Skokie is featuring a program espe- cially devised for children. The festivities will commence at 4 o'clock in the afternoon offering, among all sorts of events, racing and jumping. Isabel Scott Bride Today This afternoon is the occasion of what will be one of the most charming weddings of the season, the marriage of Miss Isabel Scott, daughter of the Frederick Scotts, to Albert Keep. The ceremony will take place at the Winnetka Congregational church at 5 o'clock, and the reception will follow, if the weather permits, in the beautiful gardens surrounding the bride's home.