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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 30 Apr 1915, p. 15

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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1915. Social Happenings Mrs. Arthur Dean is entertaining Miss Elizabeth Reid of New York. Mrs. William P. Sidley went to New York, Wednesday, for a few days' stay. Raymond Orwig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry I. Orwig, is home from Anapolis. Mrs. Arthur Dean will give a large musicale tomorrow evening for her guest, Miss Ried. Herbert M. Anning, Jr., went to a hospital Tuesday afternoon to undergo a minor operation. Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Hollis have returned from an extended trip through California. Mrs. John H. Hardin gave a daffodil tea at her home on Sheridan Road, Wednesday afternoon. The Friendship Circle held a meet- ing in the assembly room. of Commun- ity House Wednesday evening. Mrs. Charles D. Boyles and family have returned from Florida where they have been spending the winter. The Misses Alles reached home Tuesday from Miami, Florida, where they have been spending the winter. Mrs. N. H. Blatchford, Jr., and son, of Cleveland, are making an extended visit with Mrs. Blatchford's mother, Mrs. Frederick K. Copeland. Mr. Bowles King spoke to the Boy Scouts on "Types of Successful Busi- ness Men" at their meeting at Com- munity House, Wednesday evening. The Vesper service at the Congre- gational . church, Sunday, had as speaker Mr. C. Antoszewski, who gave an address on "The Poles in Chicago and Europe." At the meeting of the Men's Club, Monday evening, which was ladies' night, Mr. Alfred Freeman and Mr. Arthur Dean were the soloists. Mrs. Dean accompanied. Miss Lillian Norton, who ig at home for a two months' rest before sailing for Calcutta to resume her missionary labors, was the recipient of a birthday surprise party at Community House Thursday evening. Clayton W. Lunham, tenor, will be heard in a recital at the Moraine Hotel, Highland Park, on Sunday even- ing. He will be assisted by Robert Louis Barron, violinist, and Catherine Reid Martin, pianist. Mr. Charles Tyrrell, who with his brother, Mr. Frederick Tyrrell, and niece, Miss Constance Tyrrell, has been touring California, returned Mon- day. Miss Constance and her father came back two weeks ago. The annual lunch was given at the Woman's Club to the members, Thurs- day, and the election of officers took place in the afternoon. A full report will be given next week as the Talk went to press before returns were in. At the last meeting of the Foreign Mission Study class, held at the home of Mrs. L. Harrison Mettler, Wednes- day afternoon, Mrs. E. N. Rhodes gave a reading on the "Social Aspects of Missions" and Miss Florence Smith sang. The members of the Junior Auxil- iary of the North Shore Catholic Wom- en's League will give a dance at the Woman's Club this evening. 'Dancing will be preceded by cards. Miss Cath- erine Murphy is general chairman of arrangements. Miss Foley of Evans- ton is president of the Auxiliary. There will be a lecture by Miss Flora J. Cooke, principal of the Fran- cis W. Parker school, on the subject, "The Elementary School: Some of its Problems and Possibilities," at Girton school gymnasium, Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Post, who have been in Washington where Mr. Post has been trying a case before the Supreme Court, have returned. Mr. Post made a direct trip home, but Mrs. Post came by way of New York where she stopped to visit friends. The preparations are completed for the Japanese print tableaux vivants to be seen at the Parish House tomor- row afternoon. The members of the Junior Auxiliary will be assisted in posing by Miss Buckingham, Miss Tyrrell, Mrs. Mordock, Miss Forrest, and Miss McIlvaine. It promises to be a charming affair with the real spirit of the springtime. Little John Norton, aged four, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Norton, of Ridge avenue, decided to take his neighbor, Miss Margaret McClain, aged three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt N. McClain, on a shopping ex- pedition, Tuesday afternoon. Master John's mother was asleep, so he helped himself to fifty-eight cents from her pocketbook and started off with Miss Margaret. A small wheelbarrow was the object in view and Karsten's Hardware store had exactly the thing. It was ordered and Master John, who maybe had the idea of wheeling his companion home, was ready for a start. The wheelbarrow was sixty cents and the fifty-eight cents was hauled out when the amused shop men began to ask questions. A tele- phone call and a taxi sent the ex- plorers home without the wheelbar- row. REMOVES WHEEL TAX . FROM AUTOMOBILES Great discussion has been going on in towns and cities in Illinois as to the advisability of removing the wheel tax from pleasure vehicles. On Thursday of last week the Su- preme Court in session at Springfield, rendered a decision against a munici- pal wheel tax. Winnetka has been one of four towns along the north shore that have added to their village incomes materially through the wheel tax on automobiles and now this source of revenue, which has been estimated by some to amount to at least one-tenth of the annual village income, has been removed. Justice Craig, who handed down the opinion, held that the annual license fee which automobile owners are re- quired to pay to the state is a tax and that double taxation would exist should these same owners also be required to pay a municipal tax. The wheel tax on horse drawn vehicles and automobile trucks was not ques- tioned because they are taxed but once. CHILDREN. At the most trying growing age, say from 6 to 12, should have their nails well kept, to give them a good start. So we are making a specialty of man- icuring children's nails at a special rate and we feel our work will be well repaid. Also children who have neat looking hair always show good care. Delebecque's Hairdressing Parlor.-- Adv. COMFORT VS. MISERY. The dust is eliminated from Linden, Oak and West Elm streets through their having been oiled, but the pedes- trian frequently is called to other parts of the village and is obliged to choke with misery. Your Service The HOME of BETTER THINGS Our Own Make Ice Cream Specially Made Candies Retreshing Drinks Cigars A COOL PLACE ona HOT DAY Kloep fer's Bank Building Next to Post Office Specialist In Correct |X DRESS For Women and Misses. Tailored to Your Measure. A Wealth of Style to pr = Select From Embodying the Most Original and Exclusive Materials of the Season. Many Exclusive Patterns. Make Your Selection Early. F. ARENDT Ladies Tailor and Habit Maker 29 E. Madison St. Chicago 402-3-4 Heyworth Building, Southwest | Corner Madison and Wabash Floors that are Smooth and Shiny Are a necessity for every attrac- tive house. Dirty, worn floors should not be tolerated when it is so easy to make them beautiful and glossy by the use of S-------------- em Inside Floor Paint Dries hard overnight with a high gloss--thus avoiding the nuisance of a room that is unin- habitable for days at a time. Spreads easily, has good cover- ing capacity, and is very durable. Comes in colors suitable for all king s of floors. For Sale by R. H. SCHELL & CO. HARDWARE DEPARTMENT PAINTS AND VARNISHES 800-802 ELM STREET Private Exchange 900-901 TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK.

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