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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 25 Feb 1922, p. 7

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4 «Che's or Unrist' Church sang most WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1922 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES - ITEMS OF PERSONAL MENTION Teachers To Present 'Everybody's Husband' and 'Uncle Jimmy' PY; VERYBODY'S Husband," and "Uncle Jimmy," the latter written by Zona Gale, two short plays, and most likely comedies, will be presented by the teachers of the Wimmetka Pub- lic schools, under the auspices of the Parent-Teacher's association, next Tuesday evening, February 28, at eight o'clock at the Winnetka Woman's club. Tickets may be obtained through Mrs. Wallace Rumsey, Mars. Frank Crawford, Mrs. Charles Howells Coffin or Mrs. Laird Bell, who is coaching the plays. . --_---- Members of the cast in "Every- body's Husband" include: Dorothy Chester Marshall, Elizabeth Bacon, Mabel Vogel, Marion Carswell, Blanche Herman and James Humphreys. Character parts in "Uncle Jimmy" will be taken by Charles A. Kinney, Kathryn Michael, Harry Clarke, Edel Siebe, Mary Reese, Doris Shumway, Unis Wright McMeekin and S. K. Ostergard. Following the program, there will be in formal dancing, followed by a cotillion led by Mr. N. H. Batchford, Jr., and Mr. John Reilly. The novel favors have been made by the teach- ers and the annual frolic promises to be as gay as in years past. "A Singing Winnetka!" That was true of the meeting in Community gymnasium last Sunday evening, Feb- ruary 19. The long line of cars ex- tending from Pine street to the busi- ness section of Lincoln avenue, made late-comers hasten steps. The far- rangement of the gymnasium was so- cial:. men facing the women, east to west: school members facing north to south, with the piano, the high school orchestra, and leaders plat- form in the center. And how they sang! Opening with the "Star Spang- led Banner" and closing with the strains of "Coronation," the volume of song never lessened. There were lovely solos, by Mrs. Asa B, Cooley, Miss Moschelles, Mr. Arthur Dean, and when Mr. Alfred Freeman sang the verses of "March- ing thru Georgia," he joined in the chorus by the entire audience, Nor Ernest C. Von Ammon will sing two groups of songs. Luncheon will be served at 12:15, and will be followed by and address on "Some Aspects of Inter-Racial Problems," by Mrs. B. Frank Brown. ---- Mrs. Charles Ascheim, entertained informally at a musicale, in honor of the National Song and Music week, an Tuesday afternoon at her home, 384 Hawthorn lane. Those taking part in the program were Mrs. William A. Thrall, Mrs. George E. Frazer, Mrs. Robert Kingery, Mrs. Albert Pick, Jr., and Mrs. Ascheim. --_---- The Winnetka Assembly finished its series of activities for this season with a flourish on Tuesday evening, celebration of Washington's Birthday The ballroom was artistically deco- rated in red white and blue, and the guests pronounced the occasion a most enjoyable one. --0-- Mrs. Stephen A. Foster left Tues- day for the east where she will spend some time with her daughter, Miss Rachel Foster, who is attending Bryn Mawr. Miss Foster is appearing in the leading role in the play which is to be presented this week, at the col- lege. --_---- The North Shore Catholic Woman's League will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon, March 2, at the Winnetka Woman's club. Mrs. F. L. Maloney, chairman of the nominating committee, will present her ticket at this time. --0-- Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen Haines, who are spending the winter at the Am- bassador, gave a supper party Mon- day evening for Miss Elsie Ferguson following her opening appearance at the Wood theater. oe Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Adams, 873 Oak street, were guests at a dinner and theater party given Wednesday even- ing in honor of Mrs. Adam's birth- day anniversary. --_---- Mrs. Benjamin S. Pfeiffer was hostess at a children's Washington Birthday party on Wednesday after- noon at her home, 337 Cedar street, in honor of her daughter, Frances. Mrs. William S. Dillon will enter- in the form of a patriotic party, in i tain at a bunco party this afternoon was the music all by the adults. The beautifully and the Public School chorus rendered two lovely numbers from Handel and Cherubim, the New Trier Girls' Glee Club, and the pupils of the North Shore Country Day school, both rendered delightful num- bers. The greatest praise is due Mrs. Bur- ton Atwood, who, with the help of Mrs. Kohlsaat, Mr. Chase, Mrs. Ar- thur Dean and Mrs, Cotton, carried out the evening's program. "Why cannot we do this again?" was the query on many folks' lips as they were homeward bound. Winnetka can develop an excellent community chorus, for she has the voices, the meeting place and an enthusiastic and trained leader. Why not do it? --_---- The West Elm Street Circle held its first annual dinner at Community House last evening, with covers laid for fifty-four members and their hus- bands. The object of these affairs is for neighbors to become better ac- quainted with each other. -- Oe Mrs. Maurice H. Lieber, 468 Ridge avenue, left Thursday evening for Rast St. Louis, where she will give an address on "Schools of Today and To- morrow" at a large Fellowship mass- meeting in the interest of education for the Twenty-second Congressional district. Mrs. Lieber recently opened a class in "Efficient Speaking" at the Edgewater Catholic Woman's club. --_--0 Dr. G. E. Beard of the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute will be at the Gross Point Health Center on Tues- day, February 28 at 10 o'clock. Fur- ther information may be obtained from Miss Queen, telephone Wilmette 882. --0-- The Vassar College Endowment Fund will benefit by a reception given by Miss Lucine Finch at the Evanston Woman's club, Friday even- ing, March 3, at eight o'clock. Miss Finch will give a model interpreta- tion of the rich and varied character- jstics of the old southern mammy, a mixture of humor and pathos. She comes under the auspices of the North Shore Vassar club and the following patronesses: Mrs. George S. Bridges, Mrs. Mason Bross, Mrs. D. H. Burn- ham, Jr., Mrs. William H. Bush, Mrs. F. S. Colburn, Mrs. Percy B. Eckart, Mrs. George S. Green, Mrs. Ralph H. Hobart, Mrs. Frances Keyes Pearson, Mrs. Eugene S. Talbot, Jr. (Mrs. Pierce C. Ward, Mrs. Charles Yerkes and Mrs. Francis P. Horan. ana The Woman's Society of the Win- netka Congregational church will hold an all-day meeting on Wednesday, March 1. There will be sewing at ten o'clock, and at ten-thirty o'clock, Mrs. for her daughter, Kaihopie fee e- 'bration of her birthday anniversary. There will be thirty-six guests. --( The Hawthorne Lane Circle will meet Tuesday, at 2 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Joseph Bren, 303 Fair- view avenue. Mrs. L. H. Ashman will be the assisting hostess. p= Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lay, who have recently moved to Hubbard Woods, from Oak Park, entertained a group of friends from their old home, at a Valentine's party last week. --( Mrs. Edgar F. Alden, returned to her home at 352 Linden avenue, last evening from Washington, D. C. and an extended trip through the south. ; Aral Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weinstock, 850 Pine street, announce the birth of a son on Sunday, February 19, at the Evanston Hospital. --_--Q-- Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Lacker, 339 Linden avenue, are leaving next Thursday for a several weeks' sojourn in California. ---- The Suburban Neighborly club will meet this evening at the Winnetka Woman's club. --O-- Dr. E. T. Schildberg, 545 Lincoln avenue, is recuperating in the south for ten days. --O-- Mr. Daniel Boone Noe, 989 Ash street, is leaving today for a three weeks' visit with friends in New York city. jectionable Hair Growth removed may be without discom- fort or remotest danger of injuri- ous after effects with one applica- A tion of TITARINELLO Depilatory Complete tions with each package assures the desired 're- sults. PHNEBE JANE 747 Elm St. Winnetka 822 direc- Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Geary, who have been residing at the North Shore hotel temporarily, moved into their new home at 644 Walden road this week. --_---- Mrs. J. Parker Gowing, 739 Lincoln avenue, is expected to return home early next month from an extended visit in St. Petersburg, Fla. --Qp-- Miss Lucy Kolbe, 214 Ridge avenue, is leaving this week to spend some time as the guest of Mrs. John Brady in Evansville, Ind. --Q-- Christ church gave its annual choir supper, for the past and present mem- bers of the choir, on Tuseday evening last in the parish house. Little Betty Barber returned to her home at 278 Linden avenue, last week- end following an operation for ap- pendicitis at the Evanston hospital. Aphasia Victim Finds Help In American Legion Ranks "I think that I am 32 years of age. I am five feet, nine, and weight 130 pounds. My eyes are gray and I have blond hair. I believe I was a soldier. If anyone can tell me who I am or anything about my past, please tele- phone the police." This is what a clean-cut young man told attendants in a Los Angeles, Cal., hospital. He wore an American Le- gion button, and Los Angeles posts of the Legion are helping him find him- The Forty club met last evening at the Winnetka Woman's club. Birthday Cakes-- with the ice cream-- Home Made -- to go with them. 00000 Mrs. Smith 819 Oak Phone 112 Winnetka rae ep ANA eA ig iti SPEAKERS MASS MEETING To introduce Gertrade C. Licker CANDIDATE for COUNTY COMMISSIONER Winnetka Woman's Club MONDAY, Feb. 27, 1922 8:00 P. M. Mss. Lieber Mr. Harold Ickes Mrs. Ira Couch Wood playing. same advantages. Phone Winnetka 974 WINNETKA, ILL. the full development of the individual pupil. those, who do not wish, or have not the time or money for, more serious study, but who ie COLUMBIA SCHOOL or MUSIC CLAIRE OSBORNE REED, Director and KATHLEEN AIR, Principal of the Winnetka Branch wishes to announce the starting of Class Lessons in Sight Reading for Piano Training, which develops the ability to read pieces and song accompaniments at sight and duet playing, which is in 'preparation for "Ensemble" This course will also include ear-training and practical use of simple chord combina- tions to be used for song accompaniments and also for the selection of chords to fit well-known melodies. This, work is a preparation for more serious study, as Class Lessons could not take the place of private instruction, as more time is necessary for have a desire to know something about Music and the Piano. Much less time is required for practice, and in having classes, we can offer this work at very reaonable rates. This class system has been used with the greatest success in our Main School in Chicago and we take pleasure in offering the Winnetka children the Terms: 75 cents a lesson for two in a class. 50 cents a lesson for four in a class. Boal Bank Building, Winnetka, Ill., Room 10 000000000000 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000 It is, however, an excellent substitute for & rAd ld bdlddddddddddddttdtsttttsstttttrttrressssre AAAS 00000000000000 900000000000 0000000000000000000 0000000000 TITTYT TTT POPPI PIPIIIPIIIIVIIIIVIIIIVIVIYYYY 8 |

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