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-- WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1921 Tu Jini ij nor. Hubbard Woods, whose marriage to Mr. Darrel Sully Boyd, son of Mrs. George Boyd, will take place June 25, will be attended by her sister, Miss Ruth Matz, as Miss Elizabeth Fauvre of Indianapolis, Miss Mar- garet Clinch, Miss Rebecca Hickman, Miss Clara Hollis and Miss Louise Wood will attend as bridesmaids. The ushers will be Mr. Frederick W. Copeland, Mr. Larned Gree- ley, Mr. Stuart Templeton, Mr. Thomas Bishop and Mr. Merrill Scott of Princeton, N. J. The ceremony will be performed in the Winnetka Congregational church, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. Boyd has taken a house in this village which he and his bride will occupy during the summer, and expect to move in the autumn into their own residence which is being built at Indian Hill. -&- Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Dubia announce the marriage of their daughter, Avis, to Earl Parker Gowing Parker Gowing of Winnetka, formerly of Wilmette. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. The service 5 was very quietly celebrated on Thursday of this week at the home of the bride's parents, 1309 Astor street, Chicago. Following a honeymoon trip the young couple will take posses- sion of the senior Gowing's home in Winnetka for the summer during the absence of the latter on a tour of Europe. oH Another delightful luncheon was given by the North Shore Catholic 'Woman's league, at the Moraine ho- tel, Highland Park, on Wednesday, May 11, marking the close of its seventh year. Covers were laid for one hundred. The decorations were simplicity and beauty combined, spring flowers in evidence every- where. The program was announced by the retiring president, Mrs. Frank Jones of Highland Park, who in a most cordial and gracious manner, greeted guests and members on this festive occasion. She gave a sum- mary of the years' work. placing par- ticular emphasis on the Big Sisters' work. sented at the luncheon by its retir- ing president, Mrs. Casey of Chicago, and its president, Mrs. Maclntrye, also of Chicago. Both commended the league for its generosity and as- sistance. Mrs. Thayer of Highland Park, Mrs. W. P. Seng of Wilmette, and Mrs. William Sauer of Edgewa- ter, presidents of neighboring clubs, also made short addresses. The Rev. Father F. J. Haarth, and Rev. Father Smythe of Evanston, were at the speakers' table, who also con- tributed their little mite of humor. During the past year we were fa- vored by readings from Mrs. Dick- inson, and vocal solos by Mrs. vonAm- mon, both of Winnetka, and who again kindly responded to our invi- tation which was highly appreciated. Thus, concluding the retiring pres- ident's mission, she humbly gave the gavel to Mrs. A. E. Tilroe, of Win- netka, the new president of the North: Shore Catholic Woman's league, who graciously accepted the highly honored position at the same time exhorting cooperation, support and loyalty from its members, as giv- en in the past. Just before closing, Mrs. F. L. Maloney, chairman of the luncheon, came forward with a gift in the nature of a club pin, for the retiring president, expressing the least appreciation for her wonderful work, and a beautiful bouquet of spring flowers for the new president, as evidence of the league's support, cooperation and loyalty. The success of this annual luncheon is credited in full measure to Mrs. Maloney and her wonderful commit- tee, Mrs. H. E. Mills of Highland Park, Mrs. John: S. Cook of Wil- mette, and Mrs. B. T. McGivern of Winnetka. : ety A cordial invitation is extended to attend the mass meeting to be held at the Auditorium, Chicago, this evening, under the auspices of the Chicago Teachers' Federation, when the subject of "The Crisis in School Legislation" is to be discussed from every angle. Among the speakers will be Peter Mortensen, superintend- ent of Chicago Public schools; Sen- ator William A. Spence, Senator Har- old C. Kessinger; Mrs. William F. Young, President Illinois Council, Parent - Teacher association; Mrs. Maurice H. Lieber, chairman of the Education division of the State Fed- eration of Woman's clubs; A. Olander, secretary of the Illinois Fed- eration of Labor; Charles H. Crys- ler, president of the Oak Park Board of Education, and also a member of the Illinois Manufacturer's associa- tion. -- Bryn Mawr college will observe graduation day, Thursday, June 2. Among those whose daughters will be graduated, and who will go east to be present for the occasion, are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kales,, and Mr. and Mrs. James F. Porter. Miss Elizabeth Kales and Miss Nancy Por- ter are members of the class. The Big Sisters' was repre-. Mr. E. C. Weissenberg of 817 Elm street left Monday evening for Rich- mond, Va., to attend the National Coal Dealers' Association convention. There were just about one hun- dred interested friends in attendance at the delightful informal meeting and program of the North Shore Mac- Dowell society held on last Tuesday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Arrowood in Wilmette. Mrs. MacDowell, herself, was pres- ent, and spoke upon the work of the society, making it clear that it was not only a local uplift of the creative art, but that a portion of the dues will go to the support of the Mac- Dowell colony at Peterborough, N. H. Officers for the coming year were elected, resulting in the following: President, Mr. Jens Jensen of Ravin- ia; first vice president, Mrs. Milton W. Arrowood of Wilmette; second vice president, Mrs. Jerome Frank of Winnetka; treasurer, Mr. George Pope of Glencoe; corresponding sec- retary, Miss Eleanor Perkins of Ev- anston; recording secretary, Mr. Rollin Pease of Evanston. Four com- mittee chairmen were elected as fol- lows: Music, Mrs. Philemon B. Kohlsaat of Winnetka; Paintry, Sculpture and the Allied Plastic Arts, Mrs. Ralph Seymour of Ravinia; Lit- erature, Mrs, Dwight Perkins; and Drama, Mrs. B. F. Langworthy. At the conclusion of the meeting, punch was served by Mrs. Milton B. Blouke of Chicago. EE Do you remember what a splendid large audience there was at the last meeting of the Parent-Teacher asso- ciation, held at the Woman's club, a little over a week ago? And now that you do, perhaps you will be a bit interested in the efforts the school children made to persuade their parents to attend this meeting, for the fourth grade children of all three schools, Horace Mann, Greeley and, Skokie, entered into competi- tion to see which grade could have the largest parent attendance on this special occasion. Miss Williams' class at Horace Mann won the con- test, and the prize offered was ice cream. Yesterday afternoon, on the spa- cious lawn surrounding the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Schmid, 355 Linden avenue, the two fourth grade classes at Horace Mann presented two delightful short plays, entitled "Greek History", and "Mythology", before the members of the fourth grade classes at Skokie and Greeley schools, and their own parents who were invited to be their guests on this auspicious occasion. The re- freshments, which consisted of ice cream and some delicious cakes and cookies, were served as well as furn- ished by the Parent-Teachers' asso- ciation. Miss Jean Alton of 477 Cherry street entertained at luncheon at In- dian Hill Golf club on Saturday last, in honor of Miss Maryannette FEck- hart of Chicago, whose marriage took place on Wednesday of this week. There were covers for six uests. g --h The Home Missionary society of the Congregational church will hold their annual Thank Offering meeting at the home of Mrs. L. Harrison Mettler, 1119 Sheridan road, on Wednesday, May 25. --_---- Mrs. Sherman Goble, 511 Ash street, left last evening to spend a week with her parents in Sheridan, Mich. Mr. Goble is spending a fortnight in New York and Boston. As the opening gun in the Y. W. C. A. drive for operating funds, a dinner was held Monday night at the Drake hotel, Chicago, at which time the workers outlined itheir plan of at- tack. The campaign for $227,000 will be put under way Tuesday. Six hun- dred women will take the field for the cause in Chicago, forty-eight will be at work in Evanston and ten in Wilmette. It is specifically stated that a house-to-house canvass will not be made. Lists of former contributors to the Y. W. C. A. cause have been compiled and each person on this list will be approached personally and requested to aid again. Those on the Wilmette committee are Miss Helen Shurtleff, captain, Miss Frances Scheidenhelm, Miss Mildred Spear, Miss Bernice Shurt- leff, Miss Lucille Drake, Miss Ruth Risley, Miss Hazel Russell, Mrs. W.| D. Hamilton, Mrs. Leland Pierson,! and Miss Ruth Moulding. py SR: The Bookworm club entertained with a dinner party last Friday even- ing at the home of Mrs. William Struggles, 87 Foxdale avenue, Win- netka, in honor of Mrs. Roy E. Bow- ers of Lakeside, O., a former member. The Camp Fire Girls of Winnetka will meet together for a Grand Cere- monial meeting in the gymnasium of Community House, Saturday, May 14. Mrs. Moody, who has charge of Chi- cago headquarters of Camp Fire, will be guardian of the fire. This is to be an open meeting and a number of Wilmette Camp Fire Girls are plan- ning to attend. ---- Quilmette Country club has issued the following list of events for the month of May: Saturday, May 14, May Party Din- ner Dance. Monday, May 16, Men's Night. Thursday, May 19, Annual ing; Dinner Dance. Saturday, May 21, Military Euchre. Monday, May 23, Afternoon Bridge. Monday, May 23, Men's Night. Friday, May 27, Junior Party. Saturday, May 28, Beef Steak Bar- becue; dancing. " The marriage of Miss Sigrid And- erson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Anderson of 1026 Oak street, to Mr. Anders Emil Neiglick of Chicago, took place on Wednesday evening, May 11. The service was read by the Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard, in Christ church chapel anl was followed by a wedding supper at the home of the bride, after which Mr. and Mrs. Neig- lick left for Indianapolis, Ind., where they will make their home. -- Mrs. Charles W. Lobdell gave a small' tea yesterday afternoon for Mrs: DouglasJohnstone (Emily. Vir- ginia Smith) and Mrs. Gale Aiken of Winnetka, formerly of New Orleans. Mrs. Johnstone and her husband, Captain Johnstone, will leave next Wednesday for Boston and after a short visit there with friends will sail from Montreal for Captain Johnstone's home in England. They will remain abroad indefinitely. 3 Meet- An announcement of interest to many was made Wednesday in Cin- cinnati, when Mrs. Robert Bonner Bowler of Cincinnati and Bar Har- bor, Me., announced the engagement of her daughter, Alice, to Harper Kel- leyof Shelbyville, Tl. The wedding will take place early in June in Cin- cinnati and Mr. Kelley and his bride will live in Winnetka, where they both have many friends. ------ Mr. and Mrs. George Knox Owsley arrived home Saturday from an all winter's stay in California and open- ed their house at 720 Prospect ave- nue. Their daughter, Mrs. Lon C. Hill and her little girl, Georgette, will come up from Texas next month to pass the summer with them, Mr. Hill to join them later in the summer. Paul Owsley will return in June from Princeton, where he is a junior. ---- ---- Miss Priscilla Allen entertained the Young People's Bridge club on Wed- nesday evening. The club also cele- brated with a birthday party for Miss Olive Bulley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bulley, who recently an- nounced her engagement to Mr. Ward Starrett of Chicago, and whose marriage will take place on June 2. [ Mrs. Samuel Hastings was host- less at a reception given at her home in Highland Park on Tuesday of last week in honor of her daughter-in- law, Mrs. Rolland Hastings and the latter's mother, Mrs. Beebe of New York. ---- The MacDowell Musical club met on Monday, May 8, at the home of Mrs. Charles Byron, 768 Foxdale ave- nue. The assisting guest was Miss Clara Harsh, pianist. A MacDowell program was given. ---- The Wilmette Council of the Knights of Columbus were guests at an enjoyable banquet given at the Winnetka Woman's club on Thursday evening. Mr. D. F. Kelly was toast- master of the occasion. eH -- The Oak Street Circle will meet Tuesday afternoon, next, with Mrs. Richard B. Webster, 466 Provident avenue. avenue, received word Wednesday of the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Walter Scott Sargent of Washington, D. C, who was formerly connected with the navy. dH -- Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Kennedy and Mr. Herbert Kennedy, formerly of Chicago, are now residing at 735 Sheridan road. They have taken up a permanent residence here. ---- The North Shore Sinai Congrega- tion will give a dinner at the Winnet- ka Wo-man's club on Wednesday evening, May 25. sme Grn Mrs. Ezra S. Taylor of 314 Radge avenue will entertain the Ridge Ave- nue Circle on Monday, May 16, at two-thirty o'clock. : Mrs. Edgar F. Alden, 352 Linden] Mr. and Mrs. John W. Scott and * Miss Barbara Scott of Hubbard Woods are at the Plaza in New York, pending their sailing for Europe, late this week. --f-- Mr. and Mrs. William D. Widner and daughter, Katherine, of Los Ang- eles, Calif., are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Goble, 511 Ash street. ---- The Misses Elizabeth and Martha Gemmell, who have been making their home in Wilmette, are now oc- cupying their home at 812 Lincoln avenue. i Mrs. C. D. Smith of New York city, is enjoying a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. Fred L. Kriebel, 695 Lincoln avenue. 3 = CHICAGO LANDSCAPE CO. 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