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Nearly Everybody In Winnetka Reads The Talk VOL. IX. NO. 52. WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1921 FOURTEEN ~ WANT PHONE, LIGHT WIRES UNDERGROUND Village Caucus Sets Forth Platform Which it Asks Prospective Village Candidates To Endorse NOMINATING COMMITTEE Will Report At Adjourned Meeting Of Caucus to be Held Wednes- day Evening, March 16 The annual Village Caucus, held on Wednesday evening in Community House to discuss candidates and principles to be voted on at the April elections, went on record as favor- ing the placing of all telephone and village wiring in underground con- duits, and the removal of the pres- sent poles from the streets. . e discussion leading to this ac- hk was opened by Robert H. Wal- lace, who urged that candidates be asked to subscribe to a pledge to do their utmost to have the wires de- pressed, in view of the early expira- tion of the present franchise period. Under the present franchise, all poles are erected at the cost of the tele- phone company, and when thus erect- ed become village property and carry the village lighting wires. It was Mr. Wallace's argument that a simi- lar arrangement should be 'made re- garding underground conduits. Village President Speaks Roswell B. Mason presided, and introduced President John S. Miller Jr., who gave a brief summary de- scribing the progress being 'made in "the main activities of the village. On motion of W. 8. Elliot, the fol- lowing nominating committee was appointed, with instructions to pre- sent a report at an adjourned meet- ing of the caucus, to be held on Wed- nesday evening, March 16. : Chairman, William D. McKenzie, siMrs.Allan I. Wolff, Mrs. Morris I. Greeley, George Pearce, Wiiliam J. Carey, S. C. Hancock, and William B. Moulton. The committee will be called on to select candidates for Village Presi- dent, for two years, succeeding John Loe Miller, Jr., three trustees for two vears: Village Treasurer, Clerk, Marshall and Collector; also two li- brary trustees to serve three years, and a police magistrate. The platform of the caucus was read and it was voted that candidates be required to subscribe to it; in- cluding the fifth clause, added when Mr. Elliot's substitute for Mr. Wal- lace's motion was adopted. The plat- form is as follows: The Platform 1. We stand for municipal owner- ship and operation of the Village utilities, and pledge ourselves to re- tain, maintain and develop the Vil- lage water and light properties. 2. We pledge ourselves to grant no franchises without first submit- ting the matter to a referendum vote of the people. z ot We nd for efficient and economical business methods in the administration of all departments of the Village. a 4. The frequent killing of our citi- zens on the tracks of our railroads has proven that our population has reached the point where high speed trains cannot be operated within the limits of the Village under present conditions without wanton and heart- breaking sacrifice of life. We believe the only satisfactory solution, from the standpoint of safety, is track de- pression and that such depression is practicable. This is one of the most important and pressing problems. be- fore the Village and we pledge our- selves to use our best efforts towards its early and satisfactory solution, and to take no action inconsistent 'therewith. 5. We favor placing all telephone and Village wires underground, and the removal of the present poles, if and when practicable. 'CHICAGO DIVINES ATTEND OUR SAVIOUR'S SERVICES Rev. Lewis Moe of the First Luth- eran church of Chicago. and the Rev. J. H. Meyer of Christ Church, Chica- go, will assist in the services of Our Saviour's Lutheran church held at 'Christ Church Parish house at Lin- den avenue and Oak street. The ser- vices are at 4 o'clock. 'Sunday school convenes at 3 o'clock. : Services at the church alternate be- tween the English and Norwegian ) . Rev. A. Forness is -the Buccaneers Ready Soon to Launch 'Fioating Home' In the early summer months a replica of an old pirate caraval will drop her anchor in the Wilmette Yacht basin and the Floating Home of the Buccaneers' club with the roar of cannon will break out her colors and go into commission. This unique organization was form- ed last spring for the purpose of pro- moting the sport of sailing, canoeing, etc.,, on the north shore which has languished for the lack of proper facilities. A fleet of small one de- sign sailing craft is being built and they will go into commission with the mother ship, fulfilling the wish of so many who have long hoped that a start would be made in encourag- ing the sport of sailing in this vicin- ity, for which the new cllub opens a great field. A seaworthy Lake Michigan schooner was purchased and a super- structure has been carefully planned and built on her hull, resulting in the "Port of Missing Men," which the boat has been christened. The interior decorations and furn- ishings of the boat will be in keeping with the type it represents, but the culinary equipment will be of the lat- est design. The Buccaneers after a weli contested race will return to their ship and sit down to an ex- cellently served meal. Of thé Board of .Governors, three ar2 Winnetka and four Evanston men. The President is Julian Armstrong of Evanston, Foreign Field Pastor To Preach Here Sunday Rev. Paul R. Reynolds, Foreign Pas- tor of Winnetka Congregational Church, in Pulpit Tomorrow morning the Rev. Paul R. Reyitiolds will be the preacher iu For a long time this church has been searching for some one to act as its special representative in the foreign missionary field. Its long search was at last rewarded by the discovery of the Rev. Paul R. Reynolds of Chi- cago who is to sail either to China or India. The church has elected Mr. Reynolds its missionary and will furnish his entire support. Mr .Rey- nolds is just as much a minister of. the Winnetka church as any one who remains in America. All who heard Mr. Reynolds speak at the Annual dinner of the church in January will have a special reason for wanting to hear him again to- morrow morning, but for many others this will be the first opportunity to hear him. Mr. Reynolds will also speak at the worship of the Church school at 9:30 o'clock. OPEN FRUIT MARKET The South Water Street Fruit Market which operates a large store in Iivanston, has opened a branch vending place at 561 Lincoln avenucé. Want a Home? When you want a home there are two essential things to do. One is to use the Want Ad. section of your local newspaper and the other is to consult a reliable real estate broker. For your convenience many of the local real estate brokers are using the Want Ads. of this paper. You will find them on page 12 of this issue. Here are the homes which M. E. Barker & Co. are offering this week: THESE. ARE GOOD BUYS Cosy and attractive bungalow in splen- did East location, nr. new. Newly decorated. H. W. heat. 2 glassed porches. Fine lot. Reduced to $13,- 00 x 500. Ideal 7 r. stucco in finest location near Lake. Very complete and attractive. Reduced to $13,500. Splendid stucco home in choicest sec- tion, convenient to "IL and trai- sunny rms., porches, fine wooded lot; garage. Reduced to $14,500. Nr. new stucco 1 block to lake. Ideally planned. H. W. heat; 2 tile baths; shower; garage attached. Splendjd buy at $20,000. Owner gone East must sell. Fine 8 r. stucco, in finest location. In beauti- ful condition. Glass sun and slee: porches; double garage; beautiful wooded lot. $22,000. New brick 10 r. house in best location. Finest finish, ivory and mahogany. 4 master bedrooms; 2 tile baths. maids r. and bath; brick garage. Big wooded lot. Owner gone East, must sell. $32,000. M. E. BARKER & CO. End of "L" 405 Linden Tel. Wil 484 1 Augmenting the dance ments will be served. |NOTICE! MEN'S CLUB TO HEAR BIG DEBATE Legislative Appertionment for Illinois Counties to be Discussed at Club Meeting To Be Held Tuesday, March 22 EXPECT INTERESTING TIME Question Is One Which Evoked .. Altercation Sessions of Con- stitutional Convention Morton T. Hull and E. J. Davis are to debate the question of legislative apportionment at the meeting of the Men's club on Tuesday evening, March 22, No other question before the Illi- nois Constitutional Convention has aroused so much feeling and accord- ingly this debate promises to be a lively and interesting one. Some of the points which will be discussed are the following: Is limitation of Cook county's rep- resentatien in the legislature a viola- tion of American principles? The Community Question Should communities be recognized as a unit, or should population be the basis of apportionment regardless of communities ? Would the adoption of the Consti- tutional Conventions majority report limiting Cook county be a dis- franchising of Cook county citizens? What will happen to Cook county: if "down state" controls the legis- lature? Would it be wise to permit one county to control the state? Would limitation of Cook county's representation in one branch of the legislature with no limitation in the other branch form all the safeguard necessary? : What right has the Anti-Saloon league to be concerned about this question? These and other phases of the ques- : er iri tic will be Hiscussed. the Winnetka Congregational churéii. 1" The convention has adjourned until September. Just before adjourning the majority of the convention voted to limit Cook county's representation to one-third of the Senate to which there was no objection in the con- vention, but they also voted that the House of Representatives shall be apportioned according to population with a provision that each county shall have at least one representative. This agreement would give Cook county sixty-two representatives out of a total of 174. Many of the Cook county delegation are not satisfied with this. They want the state divided into 153 represent- ative districts regardless of county boundaries and that each district contain the same number of, people. Under this plan thirty-four counties would be without representatives of their own in the state legislature, but Cook county would have seventy-two, and at the next reapportionment Cook county would control the House of Representatives. Referred to Electorate The Convention majority further voted to submit both plans to the people and let them decide. Mr. Morton D. Hull will affirm that it is a violation of the princiole of representative government. Mr. Davis will deny this and will claim that representation in legislative assemblies should be on the basis of communities in conjunction with population, and that most states rec- ognize the community as the basis. The statement of the question to be discussed is as follows: The Question "Resolved: That the plan of legis- lative apportionment approved by the majority vote of the Constitutional Convention is more preferable than the plan of apportionment on the bas- is of population regardless of com- munity boundaries." Preceding the debate there will be the regular mixer at 6:30 o'clock and dinner at 7 o'clock. Dinner reserv- ations should be sent in as early as possible to Charles F. Simpson, 506 Birch street, Winnetka, phone Win- netka 1563. : DANCE AND VAUDEVILLE North shore residents in quest of a good time are advised of the forth- coming dance and entertainment to be given at Winnetka Community House on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, at 8 o'clock; under auspices of the New Trier Horticultural society. high class vaudeville act Ladies and Gents, Big Show, All For Most Worthy Cause If you have been longing to see something different in Winnetka amateur theatrical circles, here you are! : On April 14 and 15, at the Winnetka Woman's club, will be given a high class minstrel - musical - vaudeville combination' which promises to be an affair de luxe in local histrionic spheres. The show will be divided into three parts. The first is a novel minstrel idea with end men and end ladies, ballad singers, quartets, comedians and dancers: Second; an original colored travesty .written by local talent and third, some original vau- deville specialties. Combining these features, there is promise of a pro- gram "qualified for a place in the big downtown theaters." The production will be given in true professional style, with gorgeous cos- tuming, cleverly arranged songs and dances, and comedy routine that will mean an evening of wholesome fun from beginning to end. Proceeds of the two evenings are to go to the Parent-Teacher asso- ciation of Winnetka. Mrs. Frederick Dickinson arranged the entire idea and was fortunate in being able to secure the services of Joe Bren, of the Joe Bren Production Company, who is a resident of Winnetka and who, with true Winnetka spirit, will give generously of his long years of professional experience and will per- sonally supervise the rehearsals and production of the show. This announcement is made early in order that you may save the dates. You will want to see your dignified and enthusiastic superintendent of schools in the capacity of interlocu- tor; you will want to see a member of the Board of Education in the role of comedian, you will want to- hear some of our best musical talent in charming ballads and quartets. The committee in charge expects to piay to two capacity houses. tickets will be on sale at an early date. Watch for it! High Class Vaudeville Show on Way to Village Glennetka Variety Show To Be Stag- ed For Benefit April 2 and 4 by Masonic Low Twelve Club Winnetka and Glencoe theater-go- ers who are satisfied to view only the very highest quality productions when faring into the Rialto in Chi- cago's Loop or New York's Broad- way, will greet with enthusiasm the announcement of the forthcoming Glennetka Variety Show to be staged in the villages early in April under auspices of the Masonic Low Twelve club of Glencoe, an organization with- in the Glencoe Masonic lodge. Ten big acts of vaudeville are prom- ised with a pleasing variety of specialties by local and first class professional talent. A large trained orchestra will provide the music. Men in charge of preparations main- tain the show will compare favorably with any of the better vaudeville pro- grams in Chicago. The performances will be staged at the Glencoe School auditorium on Saturday evening, April -2, and at Wirnietka Woman's club on Mon- day evening, April 4. Proceeds will be for Masonic benefit. In connection with the announce- ment of the show it is stated that the Low Twelve club is' open to all Masons in good standing. Applica- tions for membership are to be made with H. E. McNeal, 925 Elm street, Winnetka, or George W. Matthews, 182 Maple Hill road, Glencoe. WELL, I SWAN, SAID THE CONSTABLE WHEN THEY MET Wilbur Moore, a Winnetka boy, made record time in and out of the hands of the law last Friday after- noon. Moore, who was charged by the Evanston police with transport- ing liquor, was turned over the Chi- cago probation officers by the Evans- ton police. : The police state that he was found with a satchel of wine in his pos- session and that it was found that he had offered it for sale. He was taken to Chicago, turned over to the probation authorities and reparoled. He immediately returned to Evans- ton, reaching there before the arrival of the officers who had taken him to PLAYFIELD CON GOLFERS' ATTENT With New Officers Elected Players On Municipal Links Look Forward to Announce- 5, ment of Plans iN i SHOW PROGRESS IN REPORT Dues Remain at One Dollar; Player Fees Announced; Retiring Pres ident in Glowing Review season turns the attention of hun- dreds of Winnetkans to the affairs of the Playfield association, Winne ka's muncipal golf course .in th Skokie. Fas Last week's issue of the Winnetka Weekly Talk bore announcement of the election of Playfield officers fo the ensuing year with Gerald Burn ham selected as president; Eugene A Rummler, vice president; Carl Weiss, to remain at one dollar per member. i 2 The question of future maintenance of The Skokie Playfield golf course has been a matter of very serious concern for the Park Board. Quot- ing President Rogers' annual report of 1920 as expressing the sentiment of the Board on this question, one reads: > ty "The question of income on golf courses is always important and troublesome. > ects ih The able by the who taxes. This limit ou be the sum which maintain the areas lic recreation, but Park Board that the cost over what 1S necessary to put a public recrea- tion ground in shape, to keep it in the condition which is desirable not only for a golf course, but for a good golf course, should primarily be paid by those who use the golf course and should not be made a charge upon the whole community. This situation Is appreciated by other Park Boards and the usual custom is to make a charge of a small amoun against anyone using the golf course, either in the form of an annual fee a charge for each ; seems the equitable the matter. Up to there has kept in we would like to » ot as a merely tolerable golf course-- a place only good enough to go and knock balls about--but a really good course to play golf on-- as good a course and kept in as good : condition as those of private clubs-- there 'must be either an annual sub- scription or a daily charge paid bv. those who use it." y i i" br Announce Playing Fees With the increased acreage devoted to golf and "the full 18 hole course available to the residents of the vil- lage from now on, the Park Board has approved the recommendations made by the Playfield association and the playing fees for the season of 1921 will be as follows : G 1. That the playing fee for the season of 1921 for individuals resid- ing within the cor a -$10 for other woman b c sive). d $5 for women. e $3 for minors and under). 3 2. That the playing fees for non- resident players for each day's pla for the season of 1921 he as. follows 2 per person per day for Sat , Sunday and holiday golf, '$1 per person each week per day (18 years or age