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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 17 Dec 1921, p. 15

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} | HHT WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURVAY, DECEMBER 17, 1921 RRRRRRRRR ol Plea For Santaly [eT Te tT Te By This is thé season when the old, old tale is told of Santa Claus in his sleigh, urging his reindeer over the housetops that he may descend each chimney and fill the stockings hung in the fireplace on Xmas Eve. Per- haps, if a vote could be taken, this myth would be found to be the onc, out of all fairy-lore, that lies closest to every little child's heart. Can't you remember the breath-taking thrill with which you once listened to "The Night before Christmas"? Drop into any kindergarten; the vision of eager faces and shining eyes as the teacher begins in a tone of hushed mystery: "Twas the Night before Christmas, And all through the House, Not a creature was stirring-- Not even a Mouse'-- --will take you back over the years to the wonder-time of unlimited an- ticipation. But how often have you heard older brothers and sisters sneeringly break down all a child's illusions of Christ- mas Eve? Then his grief and dis- appoinment is so poignant that any parent may well be dismayed at the task of putting "Humpty Dumpty tc- gether again". To those whose men- tal adaptability is such that they can reason upon a child's plane of thought is given the blessed opportunity not only to. restore the halo of benevol- ence about St. Nicholas' white head, but to grant the little one a vision of the Santa Claus spirit. For, oh! my friends, there is a Santa Claus. He lives in our hearts, and to the de- gree that we are able to visualize and appreciate his true character, just so much are we able to reflect Luise Clarke-Hawley his unselfishness and loving giving at Christmas time. When the illusion of Santa Claus is shattered (as it must be in every child's experience) won't vou rebuild it into a real and vital symbol of| human friendliness that a child can make a part of his mental and spirit- ual growth, gaining {fresh inspira- tion for unselfish giving with each succeeding Xmas tide? | Kenilworth Happenings Among those who attended the concert at the Illinois theater on Sun- day last, given for the benefit of the "Off the Street Club," were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs: Frederick Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hulbert, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Young. Miss Marjorie Maxwell, lyric soprano of the Chicago Grand Opera company, was the soloist. Among those who attended the Buffet Supper at Indian Hill on Thursday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Foresman, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ridgway, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cresap and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berger. A. Mrs. P. D. Rathbone, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Rath- bone for the past three months, left Saturday for Parkersburg, Va. to spend the holidays. Mrs. Rathbone will sail for Europe on January 12 where she will remain a year. essen ein Mrs. Mark Cresap, 239 Essex road, and Mrs. Alexander W. Hannah have cards out fora tea to be given for their daughter, Miss Helen Cresap, who will return from Vassar, and Miss Elizabeth Hannah on December 24, from 4 to 6 p. m. at the Cresap residence. RR Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Shattuck of 338 Kenilworth avenue were dinner hosts Wednesday evening in honor of their twenty-fourth anniversary. 209 N. Michigan Blvd. CHICAGO- Randolph 3900 "Do Your Christmas Shopping Early' An ideal and greatly appreciated gift for the Houes- keeper is some article for lightening her labor. WE HAVE THESE ARTICLES! THE LAUNDRY TWINS--"EASY WASHER an "HORTON?" Ironer. The "EASY" is a Vacuum, Electric Washer with or without a heater attach- "HOR- TON" the iron- ly and easily. ment. The open end, foot-con- trol Iron- er, solves ing prob- lem quick- M. A. Andrews, resident representative Phone Winnetka 546-R //4 T2772 777 77 dd77iriiiziiiizziiiiiid Different State Experiment Sta- tions ately small Chicago Landscape Company 815 Elm St. Winnetka 77777022 ar 2 did ad La Lad id ddd lla ed dll ddl lll L111 IILLLSLSSSI LL LLLS LISS LLSLS SILI SSLLS LLL LL LLL SSIS LS LL LL SIAL LSS S SASS L SSIS SSL LSS SSS IL SSSI S LSS SLL SSIS SS SSSA S717 7 Fall Planting Plant Material becomes firmly established and starts growing as Spring opens up. trees and shrubs begin to put out Avoid the Spring rush by plant- ing now. Incorporated Advantages of have proven that immedi- after planting in the fall Mr. and Mrs. George Keehn enter- tained the Evening Bridge club on Monday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pease. a SEE Another of the young people's bridge clubs met Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Clark in Evanston. REE Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cresap were hosts at a Sunday night supper party at their home on Essex road. a Mrs. George Shipman entertained in honor of Mrs. P. D. Rathbone on Tuesday evening. ee Poems Mr. Richard Vivian Morrison was host at a stagg dinner Saturday at his home on Kenilworth avenue. ee fe One of the young people's bridge clubs met Thursday evening atthe home of Miss Margaret Bunnell of Highland Park. : ros (8 ro Mrs. Walter B. Gerould of Evans- ton entertained informally on Thurs- day afternoon in honor of Mrs. P. D. Rathbone. 5h 1 FEAT HAST. WT STL ULLS coc HA banicaccount-adds stimulus {o your plans of saving for the fulure O assist a man to guard his money, and prepare for the future, is a savings account. The officers of this bank will treat the person who makes a small denosit with the same courtesy shown to the man of means. a Mrs. Walter Marx gave a birthday luncheon on Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Harry Harrison. a Miss Virgene Maltby entertained informally at luncheon on Tuesday last. ee Mrs. Adele Wolfe Smale was the week-end guest of Mrs. Guy Osborne. A a. Miss Ruth Woodward entertained informally at luncheon on Monday last. a Mr. Warren Pease entertained at bridge Saturday evening. ioe 8 mes Mrs. Hugh Foresman entertained her Bridge club at lucheon on Wed- nesday last. NE stimulant that never fails ta Rt Miss Miriam Shattuck entertained at tea on Sunday last. The Best Gift For All The Family We will deliver to your door --on Christmas morning. A small down payment and liberal terms on balance. « Dopse BROTHERS SEDAN \ | @ Will 1 Is ld oll | fibrous roots. Phone Winnetka 201 rrr Za iz Zz FX: PR 4 ih alla bloc orine LAN mill 5 oy | Co WM. T. WEHRSTEDT, Prop. 562 Lincoln Ave. @ .

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