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EL ie '+ during visits in the Dauphine, accord- at ' ] "fF stunt hour and a half, after hav- | hg run the canteen till 9 o'clock. We $ ar ed after dinner coffee with six spoons ~ of Napoleon's, given to an ancestor . folded arms at the top of the handle ' Niepce, in an auto carrying what we \ |". Niepce took a few men and Miss ~ as R) Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Talk LK VOL. VII, NO. 41. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1918 FOU Raat PRICE FIVE CENTS Preaching, Moving, Hauling Wood and Selling Cigarets; All "Y" Man's Job; L. R. Howard in Interesting Note L. R. Howard, Glencoe man, who has been doing remarkable canteen work with the Y. M. C. A. near the front in France, is the author of the following letter which gives an un- usually clear insight into the work that international organization has been doing among our men in the great war. The letter recently re- ceived by a friend in Glencoe is printed in full as follows: November 4, 1918. I am waiting in the station at Pontcharra in our leave area where the narrow gauge from Allevard joins the main line, on my way to Grenoble for the day. My first 300 Yanks from one of the well known fighting divisions are around me on their way back to Grenoble, and thence to their place, wherever it] may be. The week has been in most respects a great success. We didn't | hold the men at Allevard in very, large proportions at first, but after the first day better and better as! "the week went on. 250 more Per- missionaires are expected at Alle- vard this afternoon. I shall be back to meet them if possible. Mean- while the others are going ahead to help get ready to meet the new- comers in really fine new quarters. It is hard to suggest to you what the "Bathing Establishment" is like, but we have six big marble floored rooms (2 more if we want them) into which we have put piano, billiard table, canteen, efc. They are well furnish- ed besides with chairs and settees and some tables--good writing room and other such things. Use Napoleon's Spoons We have engaged M. Niepce as interpreter. Did I tell you we stay- ed at his house for dinner the other day? Part of which (the house) is called the Dauphin's Tower. Has walls six feet thick. Was built in the 13th century and was the dwelling of several of the princes of France ing to the story. Also we were serv- the family by Napoleon himself, d great grandfather heing one of Napoleon's generals. The spoons have a small figure of Napoleon with 'and a small "N" on the bowl. ~ Arranges "Y" Headquarters I left Grenoble Sunday, October "27, at 4 o'clock with interpreter, M. 'could pile in of cigarets, cigars and tobacco some candy and chocolate 'and cookies. Had already made a "sign, "Temporary Y. M. C. A--Wel- come." Reached Allevard by supper time. There was no settlement as yet as to my quarters, except that made the tarts. We had to borrow | the flour and pay a fabulous { » for the fat, as we do for nearly Sry- thing. It was a great evenin ind with games, dancing, etc., laste in- til late. Moving Day Again Thursday some extra supplies came from Aix-les-Bains on a "Y" truck and with them a Mr. Davis, a broker from Boston, who was at Aix for a rest after canteen work near the front. In the afternoon came an- other load of workers from Aix. That night we had another party in the gym, without a free feed, but it was interesting and well attended. Saturday came the wire that we could have the Thermal Establish- ment, but were definitely refused the Splendide hotel. It was put up to our Area secretary to decide, but as I was on the ground and he off- for Paris, I decided at once and started the move on the jump. Got groups of the fellows to help. Moved over piano and stove. Also from the old broken down Casino many marble | topped tables, a counter and * great | billiard table. Found some Yanks who wired in as many light «cas we could get sockets for, one ov mend- ed a place in the billiarXigxble, etc. The French promised to have us moved in by Tuesday for 100 francs-- we were in by noon Saturday for | nothing. Of course all kinds of| finishing is still going on, also pur- chasing of utensils, equipment and supplies locally. Coal for a time is in, also some wood for a grate which we were delighted to find could be used, though it has not been used be- fore. The place has been wholly a summer resort, for July and August. Our rooms where we have found sleeping quarters around town are like ice chests, though the beds are good. Preaches and Hauls Wood Sunday I preached to a good audience of American boys at 10:30, then hauled wood, moved more furniture, sold at counter, swept the foors conducted a Fealf hours sing at 8 P. M. and for two hours washed "dishes." We served cliocoidie free after the song service to over 200 men as a farewell. The day ended with happy feelings from many hearty "Goodbyes," and "thank yous," and "We'll never forget yous," etc. I closed up at 11:30 P. M. and got to bed soon after 12. We're drawing near to Grenoble now--have come down all the way with the fellows and may see them off from G. Have had as varied and crowded a week as my life has ever known, with great difficulties and big problems, but with very fair success and keeping in good shape too, so the Catholic generously allowed us the use of a little old gym near the ~ narrow gauge station on the dirty little street. Took this for imme. | diate use and fixed tables for a| counter, moved in and put up the| | sign. Monday devoted the morning | to completing the cleaning up of the place the best possible and at 2 P. M. started sales which continued all 1e afternoon and evening. At about P. M. one helper arrived. Tuesday we continued sales and & for a short hike. In the after- oon Miss R. ran the canteen and took a group up Mt. Beaunefarine. t 5:30 P. M. another man came up 'th a small load of supplies and or- rs to stay with me till the material the "Y" cars had come or I had \o--gr relief. We found a better 1 together, though still a rather excuse for the price and he took A in good shape on the work. /dnesday Rush took a few men for '~ like and we got some beseffalt and | Y ptball started. The gathegig of tal equipment continued and Wed- tsday morning we got the use of ie Du Parc hotel parlor for a sort "iad had the same place for an hour's dance on Tuesday evening, as we have a piano there. It was mainly a "stag" affair, of course. Madame Niepce played for us and Made- moiselle Niepce sang very well. We 'had not been able to get a piano, but succeeded on Thursday in obtainjng the rentihg of a very poor, private piano which we brought over anja I'm a happy old "Y" man today. Friday, Nov. 8: I didn't even have time to address and mail what I had written, as I was determined to get stuff back to Allevard which we needed. 1 got a good lot and went back with a load by auto. Tuesday I returned with the Ford again and bought stoves, more supplies and equipment. Got a French woman who speaks English to go out and take charge of kitchen help on Monday. Wednesday night we had four entertainers out and on Thursday night had a stunt night | from the fellows. Instead of 200 there | came 426 new men last Monday to Allevard and we've had a different | week--different kind of crowd. Lots | of drinking and lots of fights, though : not in the "Y", and lots of help at | the same time from the men; one! day I had the interpreter and was | getting a load of wood on a big! hand cart when a French sergeant] brought out two German prisoners and put them on the job, much to the delight of Allevard residents as we | progressed through the little narrow | streets. . Hear of Armistice Last night came the wire that| Germany was seeking an armistice on President Wilson's terms and | through the town went the cry, "La Guerre est finis!" God grant it. Many drank champagne for the first time in four years and many wept, though | in the main things were quiet and all DISCUSS AID FOR SOLDIER WOUNDED Official of Service League for Handi- capped at Woman's Club to Ex- plain Education Movement QUOTE GENERAL GORGAS Surgeon General Issues Strong Plea To Encourage Maimed Heroes Who Face Life's Tasks There will be another Big Meet- ing at the Winnetka Woman's club on Monday, January 13, at 3 o'clock, which will be open to all residents of the Village. Mr. Davies from the Service League for the Handicapped, will tell what the government is pre- pared to do for every wounded and disabled soldier. Surgeon General Gorgas has sent out a ringing call to all such men, containing such challenges as this. "Your country needs you yet to fight the battles of peace." Mr. Davies will bring lantern and pictures. Issues Challenge to Men General Gorgas' message reads as follows: X : "More than chevrons, bars or in- signia, the marks of battle which you bear, sacred symbols of your service to a high cause, have given you a rank among your fellows. That rank makes you forever one of those to whom the nation shall always look for future sacrifices as noble as those you have already made and for future achievements worthy of your past. "No matter what has befallen you, you are still a soldier Although you have returned from the front you will have to fight foes more worthy of your steel than the Ger- mans--discouragement, loss of am- bition, readiness to accept the easiest way, reluctance to play your part in the peace world. We know you will conquer these enemies. Your country needs you yet to fight the battles of peace. You are still one of the world's workers. In spite of your handicap you can produce with hand or brain just as much as the next man. Your country needs soldiers in the great ariny of workers: You willmot-go it alone. The government and the Red Cross will see you through. The gov- ernment will restore to you the use of injured members, it will teach you a trade, it will give you an opportuni- ty to earn your own living as be- fore--perhaps better than you did before. And all along the line the Red Cross will be with you and your family. his own Peace Thank-Offering Will be Big Event at Communily House Sunday Evening | With Madame Delebecque as Speaker On Sunday evening, December 2), at 8 o'clock, there will be a Patriotic Thank Offering meeting under the auspices of the War Emergency Union at Community House, at which the people of Winnetka will have an opportunity to make their thank of- fering for the timely ending of the war. As a community we have paid but a small price, very much smaller than even the most optimistic persons an- ticipated. Perhaps the most intimate part which the people who remained at home have played in the great war, has been through the work of the Winnetka Dispensary which has made the name of Winnetka known throughout Lorraine. Madame Delebecque, who was with Dr. Brown at the time the Dispensary was established and has been a faith- ful and loyal worker there until her recent home-coming, is to be the speaker of the evening and will re- late the story of her experiences. Winnetka is justly proud of the work accomplished in her name by these splendid women. There is still much to do and funds are needed for carrying on the work, so the thank offering made at the meeting will be used to complete the unfinished task. A splendid and appropriate music- al program is being arranged by Mrs. Harvel 1. Brewer. Come and avail yourself of this op- portunity to express your thankful- ness for the great blessing which has come to us and to the world. NORTH SHORE LINE IN XMAS GREETING Officials of Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railway Give Cheery Word To All Patrons Patrons of the Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Electric rail- way found lots of cheer awaiting them Tuesday upon boarding cars at points along the north shore. "We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year", read ap- propriately decorated yuletide cards placed in each seat. Note of Appreciation But that wasn't all. The officials of the North Shore line also thanked their patrons for help "in eliminat- ing accidents on the North Shore line" and solicited further co-opera- tion in that regard throughout the coming year. "It is gratifying," the card read, "to record that in the last year, compared with previous years, the number of accidents of all kinds has been great- Nyeraduged.o i onun sidings dima: "We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and in order that the happiness may continue throughout the year, we urge you to keep in mind the following: Be careful, Before crossing tracks stop look in both directions. Do not board moving trains, Do not alight from moving trains, and FAST TRAIN KILLS ASH STREET CATEMAN William Banburbuski, age and gateman at the Ash street crossing of the Chicago and North- western railway, was instantly killed on Saturday, December 21, while on duty. Banburbuski, according to the police, was flagging a north bound train when he failed to notice a fast train approaching from the opposite direction. The body was taken to an FEvans- ton undertaking estblishment where an inquest was conducted on Mon- day. 44 years of | MRS. W. T. SMITH DIES AT CHICAGO RESIDENCE | Funeral services for Mrs. William | . Smith former north shore resi-| dent, were held from her residence: in Chicago on Monday. Burial was | at Rosehill. Mrs. Smith died suddenly Satur- | day at her Chicago home following a | stroke of apoplexy. She had re-| turned from a shopping tour in the | loop and fell dead from a chair while. resting. | Mrs. Smith was a member of the | Wilmette Woman's club and other | north shore social organizations. | She is survived by her hushand, and | daughter, Mrs. Nate Akely, formerly | Miss Iirna Smith. n Holy Name Celebration The annual celebration of the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus by the | side only, | light Do not throw anything from car windows, Do not throw peelings upon the floors or platforms, Board and leave trains on station Watch your children at stations and on trains, Do not trespass on railroad right of way, Do not permit your family to tres- pass. Avoid taking chances." PLACE BETTER LIGHT AT "DEATH" CORNER Work was started this week on the installation of an additional at the corner Central and West Railroad avenue, in Wilmette, where four year old Michael Perengeli, several weeks ago was crushed to death under an automobile, when the driver failed to see the youngster in the darkness. A coroner's jury decided the acci- dent could have been prevented had the lighting been adequate at the important street intersection. The jury recommended the installation of another light at the corner and action was taken by the Village Board of Wilmette. of PAYS YULE TRIBUTE TO OUR HERO DEAD By C. E. Bridges It is with bowed head and heart filled with a sacred pride that we pause this Christmas to do honor to those sons who have laid down brave young lives upon their country's al- tar. And it is with firm avowal as eagerly await confirmation of definite | Holy Name Society of Chicago will peace. We shall go on to plan for | take place Sunday, January > 1919, the winter as if nothing had happen- | 2t 8 p. m., at Holy Name cathedral, hand cart. Also got "eM BN s we: shall surely be needed here | State and Superior streets, Chicago. from a private house. "HA; $7 Der 3 A | A large attendance is expected at the ing and: tennis thated® and oot the gym nicely decorated for a great Hallowe'en party Thursday night. during which, by the help of some of the men cooks, we were able serve doughnuts: and coffee and apples and apple tarts to about 250 to | more taan ever, | pontifical vespers and sermons, | there are 50.000 Holy Name men in | Chicago. His grace, the most rev- Le o |erend atchbizhop, will attend. The Private. William Kelley, formerly | sermn (HEE ecched by the Rt. of Wilmette, Illinois, was reported | Rev. Jor i. T.. MciNicholas, D. D., bishop of Duluth. Severely Wounded i men. Madame Niepce and daughter among the severely wounded in the | casualty lists carly this week. "All catholic men are invited. Pe as | we take up our task again, that we pledge ourselves that these young lives shall not have been spent in 'vain; but that those mounds in Flan- ders' fields shall ever. emblemize a | nation's just crusade, dedicated to | posterity and a lasting peace. : Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. Stein INDIAN HiLL CLUB TAKES OVER COURSE Clause in Lease Permitting Purchase of Links Is Executed by Officers of Golf Club The Indian Hill Golf club this month became a permanent institu- tion on the north shore with the purchase of the grounds by the club from the Central Trust company of Chicago. The deed making the trans- fer to the club was filed two weeks ago. The transfer involved $102- 500. Realizing the need of a country club close at home, Thomas Taylor Jr, Willoughby G. Walling, Roland D. Whitman and Douglas Smith, all tial steps in the formation of t club in 1913. : Take 200 Acre Plot A syndicate of forty members sub scribed $5,000 each and bought 2 acres located in Winnetka on th west side of the Ridge road. ~The Indian , Hill club" the i formed and Donald Ross and Henrs Colt, the English architect, w given carte blanche in planning golf course. They were told to have the skeleton of a course, and with these liberal orders produced a acres. Exercise Option in Lease On this property the club was given a ten year lease by the syndicate with an option of purchase, which option has' been exercised. The remaining sixty acres is being sold for residen- tial purposes by the syndicate. 'he success of the club surpassed expectations and the membership list of 3000 is full with a small waiting list. Memberships are valued be- tween $450 and $500. The course has been highly praised by visiting and home experts, and last summer was the scene of the Women's Western championship. TAXI DRIVER ESCAPES INJURY IN BAD WRECK Walter Kechnow, 314 Park avenue, Wilmette, narrowly escaped serious injury Thursday afternoon when a taxicab he was driving was caught between the lowered gates of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad at Cherry street, and a north bound passenger train struck the machine. Kechnow leaped from the machine a moment before the fast train reach- ed the crossing and tossed the car to" the side of the right of way a twisted mass of wreckage. The taxicab was the property of the North Shore Livery company. VILLAGE MANAGER LOSES CAR; POLICE RECOVER IT Village Manager H. IL. Woolhiser had the interesting experiend: of losing and recovering his automobile this week. While stopping at the FEvanston hospital Sunday evening thieves took the machine from the curbing near the hospital. Evanston police and, in turn, the Chicago police were noti- fied and the machine was recovered in Chicago two days later. Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Leonard of 861 Bryant avenue, and their young | will entertain 40 guests informally at { their home, 812 Lloyd place on New | | Years Eve. people will keep "open house" on New Years Day, as has always been their custom. residents of Winnetka, took the ini- championship course 6,444 yards in length, which took in practically 140 [ £