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MeHKNBTB • OMB Of AMU8«*tflfT -W* CANT PLAY THSM ALL 80 WE PLAT THE BUT" SHOWS 7:f-9m THUX8DAY - FRIDAY Dec. 15-16 Tred | ^BLAZma DAtSr» ^ and the comedy 0 *mXMS FOR RfJHf tg:^aA^SAXgm 'A \ Tom Ufa; Witt Tony the Wtowfer Bone is "SILVER VALLEY" It's a real 'picture I" VAUDEVILLE AlwPathe WoM's Latent N«*s Aad the next chapter of the Great Adventure Play ^ "BLAKE OF SCOTLAITD YARD" SUNDAY Bee. 18 . Matinee 2:30 "PAJAMAS" with OBve Borden Lawrence "Grey, Jerry MJBflj Mat J. Clark with ' - _f : VATOEVILLf an! the comedy A "LOTS IS BLONV '• " ')' "in. 1*'. H -ill' MONDAY Dec. 19 The CatMk Theatre Mirm--fl "IN THE SERVICE 0F THE QUEEN" FffanafldMt Pistakee Bay aai Jbhnsburf TUESDAY AND v WEDNESDAY Dec. 20-21 LONE EAGLE" with Raymond Keane BaHmra Kent and Jack Pwrfdc and the comedy •SOCBETY BREAKS" THURSDAY - FRIDAY Dec. 22-23 ' Monte Blue "ONE-ROUND HOGAN" COMING Dec. 29-30 la Conjunction with the Regular Show The Annual Round- Up OLD-TIME FIDDLERS' CONTEST All the Old Favorites Still Retained and some diew Ones Added y* Coming ? r- Jan. 2-3-4 ' ' ' "THE BIG PARAflft** Come Join Our Next Big Excursion To the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas . 4fc>ecial train of Pullman sleeping and dining cars. Three good meals a day. Wonderful side trips to Houston and Matamora. Old Mexico. Bathe in the Gulf of Mexico. We are making special rates to these who wish to inspect our irrigated farms and Citrus Fruit Lands. We operate our own private cars and provide every convenience and comfort of home to our guests. The cost of the trip»is lower than you ever dreamed of. You will never forget this delightful excursion with Its Juxurf.es and comforts. Leading Saturday, Dec. 31, 1927 6 Days ; For Our Big New Year's Party For further information, literature, TetC«. address ; BEN STILLING & SON Phone McHenry 164' ^1 "Blake your reservation KaHjr. FOR 9 YEARS GAS - RUINED HER SLEEP MI had stomach trouble nine years and gas made me restless and nervous. Adlerika helped so I can eat and sleep good."--Mrs. F. Touchstone. Just ONE spoonful of Adlerika relieves gas and that biqi^ad. feeling so that you can eat t .d on BOTH upper a<; P removes old wast thought was there. you have tried for yo bowels, Adlerika will Thoma* P. Bolger, Dru ^ A n d P u s h "Back-to-the-farm" movern Mean that you mast turn to the term, but put your Atlanta Constitution. TMugi That C*n Be Made O*0l of the 4*aaally reearrlng problems of the Christmas sea* •on Is: "What oaosual and attractive jlfts are simple and Inexpensive enoagh for the chlldnen to make?" Here are a tew suggestions: Among the easiest Is a lowly perturner made by sticking an apple with cloves until It Is completely covered, and appears to be a brown balL It will last for years, lending a delicate fragrance to lingerie or handkerchiefs The hostess who entertains often wilt welcome a scrap book of party ideas, games, refreshments, etc., which may be clipped from the newspapers and magazines. These may be grouped as to seasons--Christmas, Halloweca or Thanksgiving. How-to-do-smne thing items and recipes also wufce good collections. The latter wuiy be either arranged as nenos or classed as soups, vegetables, etc. Tbese fcooks should preferably be of the fextse-leaf type, and In any case, the pages «hould be numbered and the items indexed. A dainty plaholder may *>« made from six empty awtch feeses, pasted together to (ens a c&eet «f drawers. Cover the flnmt and feack of «each in uer box, glue the enter feoxee together, and past** a catered oofcer around the top, battens and sides. If clotb Is used, anJess tt is exceptionally heavy, it will he necessary to .paste a cover of white paper on first, so 'that the print* Ing on tli* asskch boxes will not show through. To eaob drawer attach a hook, soap, button, ipln, etc., to serve as a tnoidle and *o Indicate Its contents. , Not sine women, 'but men, itoo, appreels** handkerchiefs. Some are made «(f orepe de chine or georgette and .edged with laee. Colored threads may toe -drawn in them, although tills wrt is easier in ;pougee or linen. To make ithem .exceptionally distinctive «nd personal, ;ln,place of an Initial or monogram, trace and embroider the signature'dfithe, person for whom they *ne intended--H<Men Gaisford. ISST. 'Newspaper Union.) DOWCS Of WEEK For Mrs. Dunhajn On Tuesday afternoon, Dee. 18, a ahower and luncheon was given in honor of Mrs. Florence Dunham by Mrs. Theresa Forest and MTS. Eva Guinbo at Niesen's Cafe. The decorations were of baby blue and pink with favors to match. Mlany beautiful gifts were received by the guest of honor. After the luncheon banco n%8 played and prises were awarded to Mrs. M. Bohr, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. N. Baxbian. Mrs. J. P. Weber, lbs. Fred Boiler, and consolation was by MSss Isabel Niesen. Those ent were: Mrs. Fred Beller, Jfrs. John Schaid, Mrs. E. .Rothermel, Mrs. M. Baur, Mrs. C. Unti, Mrs. W. P. Woodburn, Mrs. J. P. Weber, Mrs. M. Bohr, Mrs. Frank Freund, Mis. E. Freund, Mrs. F. Hughes, lbs. J. C. Thies, Miss Marie Niesen, Mrs. John Niesen, M&ss Isabel Niesen, Mrs. J. Mertes, Mrs. Heimer, Bfrs. .T Worth, Mrs. J. J. Rothermel, Mrs, J. Nickels, Mrs. N. Barbian, Mrs. L. Huck, Mtav. F. Miller, Miss Dora Engeln of McHenry, and Mrs. N. Ambrose, lira. A. Fingl, MSrs. G. Vendetti, Xh. X. Kopple, of Chicago. The Postman Was Loaded With a .Burden of Love *rEIiL, John Tracy, yon look like wv old Santa, himself!" called Postmaster 'JBriggs to John Tracy, the veteran imail carrier of the Heights section .«t "Slidbury. "1 not -only look like one bat I feel decidedly mo, tor . a funny thing happened today!" Tracy's face was wreathed In -smiles as be walked across to tts 'locker and dropped his cargo of -mysterious looking packages within. The gang was all curiosity, but be kept them guessing while he took his time locking op the steel cabinet and -seating himself for a moment's rest "My customers," as he always termed his patrons or the community which he served, "planned a Job on aae. They appointed a committee, 1 (understand, to interview every family on my route. They asked that everyone refrain from mailing one thing this morning, that i would be empty handed unless It be a present for me. For a couple of blocks I didn't know what to think, but at >almost every house I found a package for me, and then I began to get wise. So--to make a loag story short--I carried nothing back with me but things addressed to myself. But, Briggs, it sure was a burden of love I Gosh, I didn't dream folks thought that much of only THEIR POSTMAN »"--L. B. Lyons. (©. KIT. WMtcrn Newspaper Omlmm.t Shower and Dinner A shower and dinner was ffinm in honor of MVs. Florence Dunham by Mrs. John Niesen at Niesen's Cafe on Sunday, Dec. 11. Beautiful gifte were received <by the guest of honor. Deeorations were in baby blue and pink with favors in corresponding colors. Bridge furnished entertainment for the guests and high scores were won by Mrs. Eva Guinto, Mrs. Theresa Forest and Miss Esther Alien. Those present were: Mrs. H. Hols, Mrs. W. Butterworth, Mrs. G. "Vendetti, Miss Estella Germ ley, Miss Esther Allen, Mrs. N. Ambrose, Mrs. A. Fingl, Mrs. J. DeChant of Chicago and Mlrs. Eva Guinto and Mlrs. IWna "Forest of McHenry. Mrs. Pttw Wslagail was tfea Hethilf of a surprise party glwmlit ltfr ImmI at the home""of her •ottu'. Ifti. 3n3at F. Freund, on Tuesday altaWMWn of last week. The aHeraoon Was spent in playing five hundred and the first prize was won by Mrs. Jensen, the second by Mrs. Hick Weingart and the third prize by Mrs. J. J. Rothermel, while the low prize went to Mrs. Nick Freund. The guests present were: Mesdames Will Foss, G. Schaid, Nick Kennebeck, Will Freund, Lawrence H*»ck, Frank Rosing, P. W. Engelen. Peter Weber, George Weber, Edward Buss, George Young, Mrs. Jensen, Pete Freund, Nick Freund, Henry Nell, Nick Weingart, Peter Freund, Mat Blake, Allan Noonan and J. J. Rothermel. anipal bauar and chicken jfcNfti by the Ladies' Aid socl|% on Satprday. Dec. 10, was a very WBCfcwfnl one and the ladies are more oita pleased with the patronage and co-operation they received. The net proceeds from the day's event were $1&L81. They wish to thank all -those who donated for the baaaar those who helped in any way to make it a success. Rayal Banco CMb "Wwi members of the Royal Banco club surprised Mrs. John Keg at her home east of the river on Friday afternoon. The event was in honor of Mrs. Keg's birthdjtv anniversary. She was presented with a boudoir lamp in honor of the occasion. Bunco was played and the first prize was won by MVs. J. J. Marshall the second by Mrs. John Keg «nd the low prise by Mrs. William Marshall. Mrs. Roy Smtih entertained the members of the Royal Bunco club at her home on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Three tables of bunco were in play and the first prize was won by MTS. Mist Laures, the second by Mrs. Paul Meyers and the loar prise went to Mrs. John Keg. Party «t Woodbarn H Mr. and Mrs. P. W. "Woodburn entertained several friends at their neW home on Waukegan street on Sunday evening. Music and dancing entertained the guests on this pleasant evening. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. John Phalin, Hareld, Eleanor and Ruth Phalin, Mr. and "Mrs. Clarence Martin, Mr. and Mrs. William Welch, Michael and William Conway, Dorothy and Martin Knox, Edwwrd and William Sutton* - - Star . MJefftmry Chapter, Eastern Stfif," held its regular meeting and election of officers on Monday evening. The officers who were elected for flhe coming year were: Worthy Matron, Mrs. Belle Hankermeyer; Associate Matron, Miss Arleen Harrison; Worthy Patron, Earl Monear; Secretary, Mrs. Emma Fay; Treasurer, Mrs. Alice Lindsay; Conductress, Mrs. Lelah Foss and Associate Conductress, Mrs. Calla Perkins. Bridge Paity Mrs. Earl Monear was hostess to several friends at her home on Friday afternoon. Three tables of bridge were in play and the first prize w»s won by Mrs. E. G. Peterson, second by Mrs. Julius Keg and the third by Mrs. H. C. Hughes. The guests of the afternoon were: Mi's. R. A. Thompson, Mrs. H. C. Hughes, Mrs. F. A. Hitchens, Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. A. J. Schneider, Mrs. Andrew Eddy, Mrs. George Kuhn, Mrs. Julius Keg, Mrs. F. O. Gans, Mrs. E. G. Peterson and Mrs. Albert Vales. Bhtertain Friends ..-iff. and Mrs. George Kahn tallied a few friends at their home Sunday evening. Bridge furnished the entertainment for the evening and the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs.- Joe Smith, 2fra. Minnie Miller and Mr. and Ifrt. J. B> Smith. Surprised on Birthday About thirty-five guests surprised Joe Crasser at his Tiome west of this city on Saturday evening, the event being his birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in dancing and games ad passed all too quickly for th* merry guests. He received many gifts and good wishes for his Mttfcmeetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of every month and members axe requested to remember tfasas dates and attend the meetings. Entertain Grade School Teachers Mrs. John Dreymiller entertained the teachers of the grade school at her home on Thursday evening of last week. Bridge furnished the entertainment for the evening and high c. Kdlae Mattr and Mrs. Ann. Bamm. West Side Hie memebrs of the West SUa Bttneo dab were entertained by MSrs. Henry Heimer at her home on Main street Mkmday evening. Bunco played and the first prize was won by lira. Thorsell, toe second by Mrs. Mat. Uares and tha third prise hf Mh. N. J. Justen. Jolly Sixteen The members of the Jolly Sixteen Card club were entertained at the home of MJrs. George Schreiner on Wednesday afternoon cf last week. Five hundred furnished the entertainment for the afternoon and the first prize was won by Mrs. Ben Dietz, the second by Mrs. Fred Schneider, the third by Miss Katie Weber and the fourth prize by Mrs. George Worts. Bbthday Sat pi fas Mrs. Ed. N. Young was tendered a surprise on Monday evening of this week, in honor of her birthday anniversary. Bunco was played with prizes being awarded to Mrs. Peter J. Schoewer and Miss Theresa Knox, Thomas Slavin and N. C. Klein receiving the awards for the men. A most delicious luncheon was sawrsjl at a late hoar. R. N. A. Elects Officers At the regular meeting of Riverview Camp R. N. A. held at their hall Tuesday evening, election of officers was held. Those elected to fill offices for the new year were: Oracle--Miss Barbara Weber. Vice-Oracle--Mrs. Maud Rothermel. Chancellor--Mrs. Ella Gans. Past Oracle--Mrs. H. L. Ritter. Marshal--Miss Gertrude Weber. Inner Sentinel--Mrs. Henry Meyers. Outer Sentinel--Mrs. M. Bohr. ^Manager--Mrs. Lizzie Frisby. . Musician--Mrs. Laura Kent. Recorder--Mrs. Florence Cobb. Hecehrer--Mrs. Varisa Marshal. Foresters Meet Tuesday ~ St. Mary's Court, No. 594, Order of Foresters, will hold Its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 20. Re- MEAT - -S Specials- For Saturday, Dee. ni fren,i Phone S WestMcHenry Smoked Picnic Hams, per ft, Beef Rounds, whole, per lb. Pot Roast, per lb Pork Shonlder, whole, per lb. ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS POULTRY Turkey*; Docks, Chickens, Geese. We positively waniT to lqiow by December 20 what yon want for Xteas dinner in tfc poultry line. , Bridge, Banco sad "See1* Party The public bunco, bridge and five hundred party which was held at Nie sen's Cafe on Friday afternoon of last week was welj attended and high honors in bridge went to Mrs George Bohr and Mrs. N. Ambrose of Chicago. In five hundred prizes went to Mrs. Emma Freund, Mfrs. J. P. Weber and Mrs. N. Bohr. In bunco prizes went to Mrs. N. Barbian and Mrs. John Niesen. Counting the Chickens Royal Entertainers The Royal Entertainers met at the home of Mrs. Math Freund on last Thursday evening. Five hundred was played and the first prize was won by Mrs. Theo. Winkle, the second was won by Mrs. M. Bohr, the third by Mrs. Joos and the fourth prize by Mrs. Joe lasten. The next meeting will be at tne home of Mrs. H. L. Ritter. Evening Five Hundred dab ' The members of the Evening Fivel Hundred club were entertained at the | home of Ma-, and Mirs. Mat Steffes on Tuesday evening. A pleasant evening was spent at cards, with first prizes being won by Mr. and Mrs. J. Schaefer and second prizes by Mrs. Nick Weingart and Peter W. Frett. Matinee Saturday ^Sunday "Wednesday I THEATRE Woodstock's Beautiful Play House Matinee Saturday Sunday Wednesday Pen SATURDAY, DEC. If pris6illa DEAN ti,:': 44 Venus" "Have you biMsi.ea your Christmas shopping yet?"' ; "Heavens, yes! I've already figured out what I'm going to ret reive and how many exchange* I'll make.**. Singing Christmas Carols . The oid custom of singing cunrta in '.he streets was revived in 15HT. In 1018 thirty cities co-ojierated If Is expectcd that carols wiil l>e suuk this Christmas eve on the strevts. in the parks, as well as In the churches, sclionls and public institutions of communities. -- -Tree Decorations - In spite of glittering decorations the Christmas tree -would only* remain a dark pageant, were It not -for the nirn.v coinrod olrrtrlc IjT^fs v.Mch nre d -ffl.r fastened all over It. .i.M <1 w.'slolt. *v':rjs iijrliied up make It I or fiie young people a th'w: < f beruiy cod a J«y-- for I h f t t nlprht^nt l e n t t f -. g : rwell. Acts el and never' Also Comedy dn the Stage--2 Acts of Vaudeville Radio Stars--The Jordans Musical Divertisement--Patsy Shaw, Evelyn: Best Quintet, with Frank Rich, vipjjn paloist. V SUTOAYTDEC. 18 . BEBE DANIELS • 64 Swim, Girl, Swim'1 with Gertrude EderJe Best MRS. FREDERICK BROECKER Mrs. Fredericka Ero'ecker, 61 years old, who lived at Lily Lake, died at the Waukegan hospital on December She is survived by her husbartd, Henry J. Broecker, and a son, Otto, C. Broecker, and eleven brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at Rosehill Onapel, tX . 1 o'clock Monday, Dec. 12. • - -j * Thought of Today . Every pi a re Is safe to him who lfrw *!th Justice.--Eptrtetus. Pathe News and Comedy On the Stage--2 Acts of Vaudeville Radio Stars--The Jordans Mnsical Divertisement--Patsy Shaw, Evelyn k Quintet, with Frank Rich, violin soloist. . 11'" ^---- •• . . MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, Dec. 19,20, 31 "The Big Parade" Besides with JOHN GILBERT AJTD RENEE ADORE1 The greatest human document the jilppr gheit has ever flashed 1 : 1':' • -".C- •m*- '.V'-.' % * V rpz&n • -««<.<- 5 *--.i • ^ "The New Electric Radio' - Hi ,.4i CP' 4 Community Rogen Elgin Time is West McHenry, Illinois IWutt there is for Christmas at NYE'S Jewelry, Music and Radio Shop iA Larger Store this year with Gifts, Suitable for All "The Gift Supreme" and Pencil Parker. .Kodaks and CiuneraB--Eastman. Leather Goods--Cook's guaranteed* francy Glassware, plain, frosted, and colored. Clocks--wall, mantle, boudoir. ' Besides Pianos and Radios there are Records, Sheet Music, Piano Rolls and Small Musical Instruments. G^e a Diamond--"the Everlasting Qift A gift of Jewelry reflects good taste. Diamond RTit^s and WatcEea you will find: Chokers and Necklaces--pearl and crystal. 1' Chains--Waldemar, belt and wrist. Bag's--silver mesli and steel cut bead. Pins and Brooches--permanent white gol|l i " Cigarette Cases and Lighters--Gold finished. Toilet and Manicure Sets--gents' and ladies'.