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{ '| Cee WINNETKA WEEKLY T The Timely Record of Community Events VOI.. XI. NO. 5 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1922 EIGHTEEN PAGES PR WINNETKA OBSERVES JlLEMN GOOD FRIDAY Sixty-Seven Places of Busi- ness Close Doors on Anni- versary of Christ's Death PAID GREAT TRIBUTE Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard Ex- presses Appreciation Strangers within Winnetka's gates may have been surprised at the ap- parent inactivity in the business dis- trict yesterday afternoon when prac- tically every place of business, in- cluding banks, shops, markets and offices was closed between the hours of noon and 3 o'clock. Winnetka's citizens however were not surprised. For a week or more shoppers have been greeted by an un- usual sign suspended in window fronts of sixty-seven different Winnetka bus- iness places announcing to the public that the doors of those establishments - would be closed on the afternoon of Good Friday "in commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ." Long Standing Custom The custom, for it is one of several years standing, has been established through the instrumentality of Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard, rector of Christ Episcopal church, and it is a custom of which Winnetka may well be proud. It is not observed as generally perhaps in any community in the United States and so may be said to be a truly Winnetka idea. Rev. Gerhard pays a glowing tribute to the fine character of Winnetka's business people in the accompanying letter addressed today to the editor of the Winnetka Talk. "From time to time we hear it said that the world today is little in- terested in Christianity. Again and again, we find people, thoughtiul peo- ple, people whose opinions and under- standing we are bound to respect, who assure us that there is little left of organized Christianity but an empty shell--and they make clear to one their belief that the modern world is not interested in shells. "Whether they are right or wrong my experience of the past week has given me enheartening assurance that the world of today is interested in Jesus Christ. There remains to me no doubt that the fact that He once lived and died is a fact to which men today gladly give heed. "A few days before this Good Friday, following my custom of the past sev- eral years, I undertook to address a communication to each one of the mer- chants and shopkeepers of Winnetka and Hubbard Woods, in which I asked them to close their shops and their stores from noon till three o'clock of that day "in commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ." The sub- joined list contains the names of those (Continued on page 10) PARENTS AND GHILD. MEN'S GLASS TOPIC Sunday Morning Class Con- ducts Important Debate Sunday, April 9, the Men's Sunday Morning class at Community House began to discuss a topic of ex- treme importance-- The Relationship of Parent and Child"'--a subject of vital significance to the family unit, and to the community. Many phases of the subject were touched upon and fundamental ques- tions were helpfully answered, as for instance, whether the parent should exact, as a matter of discipline, the child's acceptance of the father's or mother's concepts of religion, or whether the child's spiritual develop- ment should be simply stimulated and guided while permitting his or her religious views to form more or less spontaneously. Many valuable thoughts upon this and other ques- tions, were offered. The class will continue this discus- sion during part of its session Sun- day, April 16, and every man in Win- netka is warmly invited to attend. The exchange of views is certain to shed new light upon problems which should concern every man. HADLEY SCHOOL HOST TO NOTABLE THRONG Leaders ork Among t Institution on, April 9, the Had- nce School for the ts friends from 2 to 5 ere tastefully decorated for the oc n. They were thronged among them Mr. Edward Librarian of the Depart- ks for the Blind in the Chicago lic Library, Miss Marion Campbell, Secretary of the Illinois So- ciety for the Prevention of Blindness, Miss Dorothy Dorsey, Field Agent of the Institution for the Blind at Jack- sonville, Illinois, and Miss Elizabeth Garrett, a blind concert argist of wide reputation. The machine which is used for mak- ing the brass plates from which the books are printed was the center of a great deal of interest and the press through which paper and plate are passed to print also received much attention. It was gratifying to those present to learn of the progress of the school in the work among the blind, and to be- come acquainted with its methods of work. The trustees desire to express, through these columns, their grateful thanks to all those present for the very kindly interest manifested. SEMVIGES OF SONG AT CHRIST CHURCH Easter to be Observed in Three Great Services Three attractive Easter services are to be held in Christ Church, Sheridan road and Humboldt avenue, tomorrow at the hours of 7 and 11 o'clock in the morning, and at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon. - Under the direction of Ellis E. Chase, choirmaster, the three choirs of the parish have prepared elaborate musical programs, which will be ren- dered at these services. At the early service the Auxiliary choir will sing, and the following pro- gram will be presented: Processional Hymn 110...... Sullivan Kyrie a dee King Hall Hymbf 123... vaisanves Palestrina Anthem--*"As it began to Dawn"... PEP RC ANE I CR Foster Sanctus. ood. leh King Hall APNE. DBL. Lohr; cova areieieiarerein King Hall Nune=Dimittis- nh, Spohr Recessional Hymn 115 Great Choir Service--No. 9 .... .... At the 11 o'clock service the regular choir of men and boys will be in at- tendance and the program will be as follows: Processional Hymn 112, ..........3 Lyra Davidica Canticle--"Christ Our Passover"... RE RR RR Lyra Davidica TesPeum in OC oii. ata. Salter HYMN 118 ie. es onde ons Sullivan KY Jf sd hs ives sis anan Winter YMG ih ra Roper Anthem--"God Hath Appointed a Bh ones COR CRANE Cu Je S18, Tours Rr TM 1 BET Sa Gounod AZRAS DBL + ons Ju Js Gale arn Moir Glorin in Bxeelsis ©... ....% Old Chant Seven-fold Amen ............ Stainer Recessional Hymn 110 ...... Sullivan The afternoon service will be the annual Children's Musical Festival. The Easter carols will be sung, an ad- dress will be made by the rector, Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard, and the children's mite-box offering will be presented. All members of the community are cordially invited to attend these ser- vices. NEW TRIER LEADERS WIN AT PRIARIES Township Will Have Direct Representation in County and State as Vote Result PENFIELD GROUP WIN Rathbone and Springer Also Gain Favor in Ballot Primary Day is a memory, the can- didates for consideration in the com- ing tall elections have been noted in the public prints and there is little left for the citizenry of the north shore in the way of political gossip save the very significant fact that New Trier township has at last awakened to the, imperative necessity of secur- ing actual representation in the coun- ty and state legislative and admin- istrative departments of government. The most causal glance at the list of successful candidates in Tuesday's Primary election must impress the voter with the fact that New Trier has placed a group of excellently quali- fied men in the way of becoming potent forces in affairs beyond the township bounds but, none the less important to every local citizen. Henry Riggs Rathbone of Kenil- worth, candidate for Congressman-at- large, is a man of exceptional worth in whatever capacity he may be called to serve. It is practically conceded that his nomination spells election in the fall. Carl R. Chindblom was renomi- nated for Congress by a large ma- jority and New Trier contributed much to his success at the polls in a vote which approximated an old- fashioned landslide. Lewis B. Springer, a resident of Wimiette, is now the Republican can- didate for a scat in the General As- sembly, teamed with the tried and ef- ficient Howard P. Castle, successful candidate for re-election. Malcom B. McKerchar, another Wilmette man of unquestionable ability and merit, gave Springer a fight in all New Trier pre- cinets. Frederick W. Penfield and William H. Maclean, candidates in the same group for membership on the Board of Cook County Commissioners were favored in decisive fashion over other excellent New Trier candidates, Mrs. Gertrude C. Lieber and Edwin H. Vail. As predicted, the Penfield "ticket" proved the choice in practically every precinct in the township. PRECINCT COMMITTEE- MEN NAMED BY BALLOT Although it was necessary to "stick" the names at the foot of an already confusing ballot, the balloting on pre- cinct committeemen in the annual Spring Primaries Tuesday was not the least important and interesting of the day's activities. After the well advertised "smoke of battle" had cleared away it was discovered that the following men are the new pre- cinct committeemen for Winnetka: H. A. Mclain, William H. Gruver, Sandborn Hale, Sherman, Goble, W. J. Carey, Arthur E. Bryson, Robert S. Kolb. BUS SCHEDULE For the convenience of those wishing a means of convenience to House-warming Day at the New Skokie School buses will run at 2 o'clock and every half-hour there- after tomorrow afternoon. Routes are described as follows: From the north-east on Asbury avenue from Vernon avenue to Gordon Terrace, thence south to the school. From the south-west on Elder lane from Sheridan road to Wil- son avenue, thence north and west to the school. A Home in the Country And yet accessible to every- thing in modern conve- nience, is the aim and ambi- tion of most every man. Such a place, to fit your own ideas and pocketbook may assuredly be found in the classified ads of your own paper. For instance-- MISCELLANEOUS WONDERFUL OPPORTUITY TO BUY A REAL COUNTRY HOME 8§ ROOM, SOLID BRICK, OAK floors and finish throughout, Hot Water Heat, 2 Car Brick Garage, Fruit Trees. Lot 100x185 on Corner. Terms. J. H. SCHAEFER Investments Telephone Wilmette 434 P. J. GOLDBACH Representative Telephone Wilmette 1038. Read All The Want Ads Every Week DON Foe ToS aan WINNETKA INSPECTS . On the Saturday after Easter, April 22, the Camp Fire Girls of Winnetka are to have a Food Sale and Bazaar in Community House, starting at 10:30 in the morning. Housewives who would like to set aside the usual Sat- urday baking on the Saturday after Easter, and yet be assured of good bread, pies, cakes, cookies or other good things for their families over the week-end, are asked to keep this event in mind. The girls are also planning to place on sale attractive and useful articles which they have made themselves, such as dainty aprons, handkerchiefs, collar and cuff sets, table mats, knit things and surprises of all kinds. This effort on the part of the girls means not only that they are planning to raise money for their Camp Fire treasury and for camp purposes, but that they are winning Camp Fire hon- ors and are learning the valuable ex- perience of good team work, which is one of the requirements of the organ- ization. The girls will be happy to serve Winnetka -on Saturday morn- ing, April 22. CHILDREN HAVE OWN EASTER CEREMONIES Congregational Church Has Adopted Unique Plan In order to avoid overcrowding at the Winnetka Congregational church tomorrow morning, the children will not come in, as they usually do, for the first part of the worship in the church, but will have their entire ser- vice with Mr. Davies in the gym- nasium. At the Service in the church the following musical numbers will be given: Come, see the place where Jesus lay Sina pe es hia Pariser The bells are ringing the Easter PORE oii ite: slatir ue Abt Shout ye, high heavens.... Chadwick Mrs. Harold Knapp will assist with the harp, and there will be the usual organ and violin accompaniments and instrumental numbers, with Miss Mary Porter Pratt at the organ and Mrs. Brewer with the violin. Easter Sermon--No. 9 .... .. .. .... Rev. James A. Richards, the pastor, will preach on the subject "The Power of An Endless Life." In the afternoon at 3 o'clock, there will be a service at which children may be presented for Christian bap- tism or for consecration in cases where parents prefer to postpone bap- tism. Chicago Man Purchases Beautiful Hogle Estate Announcement was made this week of the sale of the beautiful Chester F. Hogle estate at 1192 Chatfield road, Hubbard Woods, to Mr. Ward of the Hotel Somerset, Chicago, for the reported sum of $57,500. The es- tate includes besides the beautiful homes and adjoining buildings two and one-half acres of attractive grounds. The transaction was negotiated by F. J. Franklin, of E. P. Maynard and company, north shore realtors, who represented the purchaser. Mr. Ward, it is said, will not be in position to occupy the residence for at least a year, having been called to California where he will remain for that length of time. The place is to be for rental, it is reported. You Haven't Heard About This Merry Ballot Bout? Sanborn Hale of the Winnetka State Bank was the winner in a lively tussle for precinct committeeman in district No. 6 in last Tuesday's Primary elec- tion. Hale topped a list of five nominees and the final count of the ballots showed up after this fashion: San- born Hale, 112; William Moulton, 86: John M. Iversan, 31; Edward Boulter, 36, and G. W. Mason, 21. It was a merry little election all by its lonesome. SCHOOL EASTER VACATION ON Easter vacation in the Winnetka public schools began with Good Fri- day and will continue until Monday, April 24. When classes reconvene pupils in the upper grades will oc- cupy rooms in the new Skokie school on West Elm street. The week of vacation period will afford sufficient time to get the new rooms in readi- ness for the session, it is expected. NEW SCHOOL SUNDAY House-Warming Invitations Sent Out to All Residents By Board of Education GUIDES AT SCHOOL Provide Busses to Convey Citizens to Site Post-card invitations have been mailed to the whole village by the Board of Education announcing to- morrow as Inspection Day or '"House- warming" at the new Skokie school. If a pleasant day, many will enjoy the walk to the west Elm street site, or come by automobile. For the conveni- ence of others, announcement is made that busses will run to the site. The routes for these buses is described in another column of this issue. Few have realized that this fine new building is now ready for use. Classes will meet for regular study, and it is little-wonder that boys and girls of the upper grades are looking forward to the advantages this new building offers. At last comes relief from the crowded conditions of many of the present classrooms; comes the ideal arrangement, plenty of sunlight, modern equipment, perfect ventila- tion, inspiring surroundings. Board Furnishes Guides. But all of Winnetka is invited to come and see for itself on Sunday what this building will mean to the village. Guides are to be on hand to explain the layout. Many parents-- fathers particularly--have never visit- ed any of the Winnetka schools. To such, modern educational will be a revelation. ie id Two weeks ago the Winnetka Talk gave a rat -@r complete description of the schoc , which need be but sam- facilities marized here as an incentive toward personal visitation and inspection. * Only part of the eventual building as planned has been built--the center and one side. As the plan shows, this provides a Memorial hall, seating 840, with a floor pitched toward the stage sufficient for ordinary activities but which can be enlarged by throwing open folding doors separating the stage from the William G. Hibbard Memorial gymnasium. The gymna- sium is of standard size and provides ideal equipment for the physical training which has come to be so im- portant a part of our educational cur- riculum. Modern Equipment. Eleven standard classrooms are pro- vided, size 22 by 30 feet, well-lighted, and, in addition, there are rooms equipped for such special work as wood-working, science, cooking and sewing. Here the pupil of a former genera- tion will find especial interest in ac- tivities beyond the range of his or her day in school. But, there must be left to the pros- pective visitor's investigation the numberless details of interest in con- struction and equipment, assuring that inspection will convince one of what a valued addition this building will be the Winnetka's school facilities. Unique Financing Plan. More remarkable than the struec- ture itself, though, is the way in which it was financed. Three years ago, as we faced a small reserve in bonding power, it hardly seemed pos- sible that Winnetka could have such a building. To the average village, it would have been impossible. But Winnetka accepted the challenge of the Board of Education, responded generally to an appeal for funds, and as a result $300,000 was raised by voluntary subscription. Of this amount a considerable portion came from two givers, The Jane Kuppenheimer As- sembly Hall was the gift of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Kuppenheimer while the William G. Hibbard Memorial Gym- nasium was donated by the Hibbard family. Making up the general fund, however, were hundreds upon hun- dreds of givers, ranging from sub- scriptions of many thousands of dol- lars to the equally-sacrificial sub- scriptions of a few dollars each. And by means of a clean-up campaign, scheduled for April 23rd, it is hoped that all those who have not already given will have a share in raising the $42,000 additional now needed to com- plete the building fund. Come, then, on Sunday, the Board of Education urges, to see the public school built by voluntary subscrip- tion--a school in which Winnetka may take especial pride.