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EEKLY TALK Nearly Everybody in Winnetka Reads the Talk WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1917 SIX PAGES a. PRICE FIVE CENTS REV. SNELL TODAY 2 BN . ea People to Attend Funeral rvice for Rev. Edwin F. Snell, is Morning, in Massachusetts. ORIAL SERVICE HERE netka Congregational Church to Hold Service Sunday Morning. ev. Edwin TF. Snell, pastor of the imnetka Congregational church e Juné, 1910, died last Tuesday ing at West Somerville, Mass., r a summer spent in the east in : fruitless hope of restoring his ~ attered health. The funeral serv- us were held at West Somerville 1 morning, and the burial at onsocket, R. I., this afternoon. He es a wife and a young daughter . will continue to reside in the st. 25 - Mr. Snell always lived in Massa- usetts until he cathe to Winnetka. RELL LL t was born at Lawrence, Mass., of id Puritan stock, the son of nm of the Baptist church; engaged usiness in that city, and in the st of a pious family circle, of dich he always spoke with touching lection, he received religious im- ssions which determined the rse of his after life. His degree bachelor of arts was conferred by irvard university, where 'he was a mber of the class of 1897. Intend- g at first to devote himself to com- cial pursuits, he relinquished the ign in obedience to what came ~ 1him in the guise of an inner call the Christian ministry not to be fed. Shortly after completing a paratory course of study at the swton Theological Institute he went "ithe Baptist church at West New- Mass., where he served as pas- or nearly ten years. He then a dea- epted a call to the Congregational from | rch at Mansfield, Mass, hich, after two years of service, he ne directly to Winnetka. he Winnetka Congregational rch, which is in fact a union rch and virtually undenomina- al, grew by leaps and bounds ing Mr. Snell's pastorate. 'Liberal his views but intense in his in- ence upon religious essentials, preached sermons of a character | dom heard week after week in a » N tburban village. He was not, how- ' , merely a preacher, for he also n the personal affection of the en- community, rich and poor, in a ry unusual degree. lhe malady which sapped his alth must have existed in a latent ; rm for many months, perhaps for "wveral years, but the disclosure of inroads came last spring as a total rise to him and as a staggering ock to his congregation and the B ople of the village. A year's leave absence was accorded him by the urch, but his physilians were not g in recqgnizing the fact that there no hope of his final recovery. ev. J. W. F. Davies, the associate tor of the church, 'together with hers of Mr. Snell's Winnetka went east Wednesday to be | esent at the funeral today. There be a memorial service in the rch next Sunday morning. A ort time ago, when it became clear at Mr. Snell could never resume active work, the chiirch appointed ommittee to fill the vacant pastor- , but Mr. Snell will always hold a Saliar place in the affections of the ration who know him at Win- JINNETKA WOMAN OFFERS SERVICES AS AN AVIATRIX 'Mme. Lucie M. Loudou, a teacher! French at the Girton school, prof- ed her services as an aviatrix in e recent registration of women in e village. She is one of two wo- to volunteer for this service. me. Loudou was born in Paris. father is a retired officer of the tench army. 777 Meeting Postponed. The meeting of tue 's club, which was to be held at Community house on Tuesday, ember 27, has been postponed, on unt of the death of Rev. Edwin 'little fire burning. Winnetka SCHOOL CHILDREN WILL ; HOLD HOLIDAY PAGEANT The grammar school children are busy rehearsing the Thanksgiving pageant, which is to take place next Wednesday at the Community house. They have chosen "Food Conserva- tion" for their theme, and are work- ing it out on original lines. The idea is Miss Edna Keaith's, who, with an efficient committee, is coaching the production. There are to be three acts, between which pat- riotic songs are to be sung. In the first act the children see "Starvation" dressed in rags and try- ing to keep the last embers of her She tells them 'who she, is and how they can help by giving up "Stick Candy," who ap- pears and is thrust into a' barrel by the children, where it is reduced to "Sugar," ready to be sent across the sea. 'the conserved In the second act, food is received by "England," "France" and "Victory," who are waiting for it with outstretched hands on the other shore. France's speech is based on the congratulations from France to the United States at the beginning of the war; and England's [is taken from articles' of . Lloyd | Géorge. The play.closes with an of- fering of thanks to this year's suc- cessful harvest and the joy of being able to give to our allies is expressed in a group of dances by the youmger children. Principals in the cast are Marga- ret Delay, "Emily Hadley, Marvin Danner, Philip Eisendrath, Stewart Sherman, Louis Beale, Ruth. Stein, Katherine Hamilton, Richard Joy, William Carey, Hardin Van Dursen and Dorothy Wood. The committee in charge consists of the Misses Reese, Keith, Smith and Shufflebotham; Mrs. Goodchild and Mr. Harry Clark. ; LOCAL CHURCHES PLAN UNION SERVICES HERE | The union service, which has be- come, during the past three 'years, a feature of Winnetka's Thanksgiving observance, will be held this year at Christ Episcopal church, Sheridan road and Humboldt avenue, at 10:30 o'clock. The value of this annual service has been proved, and it is ex- pected that a large number of the citizens of the community will at- tend. The music will be rendered by the full choir of men and boys, which has prepared an elaborate program. of harvest. and patriotic numbers. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Edward Ashley Gerhard, rector of Christ church, and the Rev. H. O. Bach, pastor of the Norwegian Luth- eran congregation. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. J. W. F. | Davies, assistant minister of the Con- | gregational church. Not only the members of these three congrega- tions but all others in Winnetka, who wish to join in this service, will be cordially welcomed. A unique feature of the service this | year will be the Thanksgiving offer- ing. Those who come are asked to bring with them provisions of cereals, tea, coffee, sugar, canned goods, po- tatoes or any other non-perishable | foods, which will be placed on a table in the front of the church. After the service, the entire offering will be turned over to the Relief and Aid society, to be used under its direc- tion 'during the winter for the relief of the poor of the community. HONORED Winnetka Man Is Cited for Bravery While in Transport Service France. ice in H. Everett Wilson, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wilson, 645 Sheri- dan road, now is a chauffeur for a staff officer of the Red Cross in Although barred from serv- the United States military units on account of an injury to one of "his eyes some years ago, the oung man was determined to sta y. g in France and assist in our fight 'against the kaiser. Before the United | States took over the bombardment in transport of material in proximity to the front lines gave proof under the command of Chief Scully, ably assisted by Drivers cheaper fish, possible, t know what the demand iis going to be, SCHOCL CHILDREN ARE HELPING IN WAR WORK | Even the public school children are | busy doing "their bit." Every phase |; [of war work and economic condi- {roms are being vividly presented to [the young folks. At the Greeley school there are two divisions of the | ; seventh and eighth grades, making | small scrap books. Word has come | from the hospitals in France that the | convalescents are too weak to hold | a book or periodical. Each scrap! book contains one shor tstory. Another division, under the super- vision of Miss Alta B. Gahan, is mak- ing a most individual lot of posters for the first 1 18 Liberty Loan. In all the schools, knitting is being Fh taught to the pupils. Overs." were NTR he TRE H. Everett Wilson. transport serv- ice he drove a munitions truck for a French division. Word was received by his uncle recently that he had been cited for bravery by the commander of his former division. Gen. Maistre, commander of the Sixth French army, has this to say in orders citing Wilson's bravery: |, "While subjected to a very violent the course of a Thompson and Macy, of bravery and a high sense of duty, effecting the unloading of the material, to succor the wounded, and retiring with all their cars." doing everything possible CONSERVATION TALKS FOR WINNETKA WOMEN By Mrs. W. D. McKenzie. Mr. Triggs, of the Booth Fisheries, spoke at the Horace Mann school last Monday, under the auspices of the Winnetka Food Conservation com- mittee. He gave valuable information to the housewives regarding "Fish and Its Uses." He advised buying herring and cisco. They are plenti- ful and therefore low in:"price and hizh 'in food value. He emphasized the fact that fish is a very perish- able food product; and therefore it is necessary for the merchants to be sure that they can sell the fish al- mos tas soon ashe buys it. going to want these cisc oand herring, we order iniadvance ras far as so that the merchant may If we are should Mr. Triggs also advised the women | to buy frozen fish in winter and have it delivered in the frozen state. It can be thawed in half an:hour in a bow! of water and then one can be | certain that the fish is in proper con- | dition for eating. Next Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Domestic Science room of the | Horace Mann school, Miss Frances R. Swift of Chicago will talk on "Left Miss Swift gave a series of four lectures recently at the Wo- man's club, under the direction of the civics committee, and those who fortunate enough to attend | those classes will welcome this op- portunity to hear Miss Swift again. Following the meeting on next Monday, there will be a series of food conservation lectures on Mon- day afternoons at the Horace Mann svhool. The subjects will be an- nounced from time to time by the food conservation committee. JOHN ZANE SPEAKS ON WAR PROBLEMS OF U. S. About 700 people gathered last Sun- day evening at Community house for the first of a series of patriotic meet- ings, given under the auspices of the War Emergency Union of Winnetka. The stage of the gymnasium was dec- orated with flags, and the Boy Scouts, who acted as ushers, also guarded the exhibition of French battlefield relics. As the crowd gathered, they sang "Tipperary," under the leadership of Rev. J. W. F. Davies. Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard, rector of Christ church, de- livered the invocation. John Zane, a prominent Chicago lawyer, was in- troduced by Mr. Horace K. Tenny, chairman for the evening. He spoke n "Torpedoing the Ten Command- ments." Mr. Tenny spoke briefly of the work of the War Emergency union. He said that it was the outgrowth of the patriotic .spirit in the village, and stood as a clearing house for the war activities of Winnetka--a channel through which war work could find expression and reach fulfillment by utilizing the village organizations of men and women. The splendid work | done by the Woman's Committee in | taking the war registration and in canvassing the village for Liberty 3onds was referred to. The Y. M. C. A. drive, under the census com- mittee, which netted approximately $49,000 from 894 subscriptions, and of other activities of the union. . Kenneth Smith and Wilberforce Taylor, Winnetka boys, who have re- cently returned from France, gave most interesting accounts, from their speeches and lantern slides, of the work being done by American units, and especially of the Winnetka am- bulance, which was driven by Mr. Taylor. Mrs. Morris Townly and Mr. Rad- cliff led the singing of patriotic songs. The celebration lasted from 8 until 10:30. o'clock, and was a most suc- cessful rally. WINNETKA MAN RETURNS FROM THE FIRING LINE Wounded twice, once seriously. shell-shocked and blinded, and after- ward made over into a new man through the efficiency of American army surgeons, is the story of Charles Cranston, 1088 Elm street, who re- cently returned to Winnetka from France. Before the entrance of the United States into the war, Cranston en- listed in the Canadian expeditionary forces and went to France. He has seen five months' active service on the firing line. He was wounded at Ypres and again at the Somme. "I was just about a wreck," Crans- ton said in speaking of his injuries, "but those surgeons--American sur- | geons--over ther ecertainly knew their business. They've practically made me over into a new man. Why, my eyes were turned over in my head; but, you can see, they're all right now. It's nothing short of marvelous. I want people to know what wonderful medical men the United States army has." FUNERAL SERVICES FOR REV. MOORE IN CHICAGO Rev. Canon H. G: Moore died Thurs- day morning. He*was born'at Cavan, Ireland, sixty-eight years ago, and was a graduate of Trinity college, ! Dublin... He was curate in Ennis- corthy, then "served in a diocese at Huron, Canada; was pastor of St. church in Winnetka, and for the last seven years has been pastor of Cal- vary church of Batavia, Ill. He i$ survived by his widow, daughter, and a son, the Rev. Gerald the Advent, Chicago. SS. Peter and Paul. Card Party. Woods, Monday evening, November 26. The blue-bird quilt, a product of the sewing circle, will be raffled that evening. The quilt is a thing of beauty, and the lucky winner will be most fortu- nate. Phillip's church in Chicago, of Christ' The Holy Name society will give barded. We could see the firing from a card party at Parish hall, Hubbard Much interest is manifested | in same, as 300 cards have been sold. | DR. BROWN'S OFFICE, TARGET OF GERMANS Winnetka Woman Writes of German Air Raids in French Town, Where She Is Directing Relief Work. U. S. TROOPS IN VILLAGE Assistant Tells Dr. Brown of Seeing Our Men on Way to Trenches. In a recent letter to friends in Win- netka, Dr. Alice Barlow-Brown, who is directing the relief work among the women and children in France, describes the dangers that the work- ers and residents of the town are subject to when the German airmen raid these districts. Dr. Brown also tells of information received that American troops were on their way to the front line trenches. Her let- ter reads as follows: "October 21, 1917. "Dear A "Winnetka's response to my cable- gram is perfectly. wonderful, and the way in which they always respond to urgent needs! The Ford Camionette, which has to be a Ford ambulance, has been purchased for 6,250 francs, and equipped with emergency needs, for the dispensary needs work. The prefect has 'ten' towns, where he wishes dispensary work established using this dispensary as a base hos- pital. "We have a small building which is used for the infirmary that I am going to 'evacuate' on Tuesday and equip as an isolation hospital. A small boy came to us a week ago, who came down with measles, exposing about twelve children in the dormitory in which he was placed. As it would be criminal to wait for the twelve to develop measles, place them under strict quarantine for ten days and await results. The hospital is to be equipped to care for eighty children, with operating room, laboratory, etc. It would have been ready long ago if it were possible to get labor. It takes a fortnight for supplies to come from Paris, a six- hour ride--two days for a telegram. We are in the military zone and new restrictions are made each day in our going about. "The barracks are well built of cement, with tile roofs, some of which leak--as a result of falling explosives from the aerial bombardments. The floors are of cement, also, and it is such a problem to know what to do to make them warm for the winter. Each dormitory has a stove, which sometimes burns well, but more fre- quently smokes, as we have only fag- gots and a poor grade of soft coal to burn. The chimney soon filled with soot--hence the smoke, nothing to do but to endure either the cold or the smoke. My heart aches when I visit these dormitories and see the small babies, under two years, sitting on the cold cement with nothing un- der them. I am trying to have one room fitted up as a 'creche' and have all the little ones taken care of there but it is so difficult. "In another building I have my of- fice, where I see the women. At first many of them were resentful at being sent here, but with the watchful care, cheerfulness and helpfulness of Mme. D and a Mme. H , & Very superior woman, they are really get- ting order out of chaos. Mme. H lost her husband, a soldier, in 1914 at Saloniki. She saved the lives of forty-eight French soldiers by ban- daging their legs as if they were wounded, for which she received the a | 'Croix de Guerre. "Mme. D insists on the G. Moore, pastor of the Church of mothers bathing their babies; the The funeral women said it would kill the poor services will be held tomorrow morn- | ing at 11 o'clock at the Cathedral of not and now they are very anxious babies--she assured them it would |to do it the first thing in the morn- ling. This she has accomplished in a month. "Last Tuesday, N was bom- here. We learned the next morning that sixty people had been killed. The station and many surrounding buildings were destroyed. I had to go over there the next day for drugs. While there I saw what damage had been done--street after street full of (Continued on page four) we are going to'