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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 9 Jun 1923, p. 13

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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1923 13 Ravinia Club Anxious for Guarantee as Season Opens HE advance sale of tickets--the coupon books--for the coming Ra- vinia season is now being carried on with a house to house canvas in all the towns from Evanston to Wau- kegan. In some of the towns the pre- vious quotas have been nearly reached but in others the ticket sales have never gone so badly and the splendid working committees have met with discourage- ments. This state of affairs is beyond belief in a district as high class as the north shore towns. Ravinia is now an established institu- tion and famous all over the world--it is not a philanthropy. Many people have such an absurd idea but only because they never go and live from season to season in. smug ignorance, to their own great loss! The days of "pioneering" for Ravinia are over. The campaign committee need only to remind the north shore residents annually that Ravinia is a civic duty, the neglect of which re- flects upon the individual citizen no mat- ter what his means. People thought nothing a few weeks back of buying theatre tickets for such long. run plays as "Lightning" and "Sal- ly" weeks in advance and at grand opera prices! The Ravinia company asks only that you buy the gate admission tickets in advance (and at reduced rates at that) as a definite money guarantee and pledge of your support--a loan of less than thirty days, that's all--and for which you' receive your full money's worth many times over!! When the ticket solicitor comes to your door, Mr. and Mrs. North Shore Resident, please remember that she is your neighbor and she is giving her time unselfishly because of her civic pride and because she is a woman who stands for culture and better things. Don't treat her like a peddlar and if you really cannot afford to advance money for your Ravinia recreations tell her so frankly. Don't be disagreeable and say you are are not "interested" because if that were true you would not be living in these beautiful suburbs, where we have fresh clean air, fine schools, refined neighbors and artistic surroundings!! You would be living, instead, in an ugly stuffy apart- ment in the city or a dark block house with a tiny back yard full of ashes and clothes lines of clothes and you would send your children into the streets to play and to the amusement parks to "shoot the shoots" and see unspeakable vaudeville for their summer recreations! But you live where you can send your children for ten whole days during the summer to a beautiful wooded garden, where they have a playground, without restrictions, can be taught how to listen intelligently to our great symphony or- chestra and enjoy varied programs of taste and benefits inestimable. The com- ing season will be the greatest in the history of Ravinia--world famous sing- ers and conductors, and the Chicago Symphony in concerts as well as opera. "Mrs. William Sutherland of Glencoe, is president of the Ravinia Club this year; Mrs. Ralph Poole of Lake Forest, first vice-president; Mrs. Annette R. Jones of Highland Park, second vice- president; Miss Juliette Brown of Ev- anston, treasurer; Mrs. Howard Fenton of Winnetka, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Arthur Byfield of Highland Park, recording secretary; Mrs. Maurice Man- deville, and Mrs. George S. Parker of Winnetka, Children's Day committee. --n The University circle, composed of the wives of the faculty of Northwest- ern university, is producing a revival of "The Pirates of Penzance" Thurs- day evening, June 14, for the benefit of the new woman's campus buildings. The opera will be staged in Patten gymnasium and all the decorations used for the North Shore Music festival will be in evidence. There will be a chorus of fifty voices, and a cast drawn largely from the faculty of Northwestern School of Music. Osborne McConathy is the musical director and Charles H. Jones is the stage director. Taking part will be Rollin Pease, Charles E. Lutton, Eugene Dressler, Mrs. Ernest Ashton Smith, Loyal Phillips Shawe, Walter Allen Stults, Mrs. Monica Graham Stults, Mrs. Claire Livingston Hansel, Mrs. Charles C. Wells, and Mrs. Ruth Emery Riddell. Mrs. Omera Floyd Long is president of the organization, and Mrs. Arne Oldberg is general chairman of the benefit. SE) Invitations will be issued this week- end for the marriage of Miss Irene Mar- garet Rioux, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Rioux of Evanston to Rufus S. Palmer of Evanston, to take place on the evening of June 27, at the Rioux home, 714 Reba Place, Evanston. Miss Rioux is rather well known in Winnetka. The summer season at Ravinia opens June 23. A fine array of artists has been engaged. Elizabeth Reth- berg, a dramatic singer who stands first in the ranks of dramatic so- pranos in Europe and Josephine Luc- chese, who has made a big hit as a leading singer with the San Carlo company, Florence Eastman, Gaziello Pareto, Margery Maxwell, and Ina Bourskaya are among the well known and well-liked sopranos. Two famous tenors will make their debuts at Ravinia; Tito Schipa, who is a big favorite with Chicago opera- goers, and Giacomo Lauri-volpi, who was a notable addition to the Metrop- olitan last year when he made his debut as the "Duke" in Rigoletto. Also we will hear Armand Tokapyan, Morgan Kingston, Danise, Ballester, Rothier and Lazari. With such a group of artists the thirty-four operas which Mr. Eckstein has tentatively listed for the summer will surely be well presented. Members of the Ravinia committee of Winnetka are busy selling the season coupon admission tickets for Ravinia. By buying these books in advance the purchaser is guarantee- ing his support to Ravinia. In ad- dition he benefits himself for he does not have to wait his turn at the box office to buy tickets and he receives an extra ticket. The purchaser can also leave a deposit at the box office at Ravinia and telephone in his order for reserved seats. The committee is anxious to sell if possible, more tickets this year than ever before, and everyone is urged to stand back of Ravinia and buy these tickets now. Winnetka is being thoroughly can- vassed by a large committee but if anyone who has not been called on will telephone Mrs. Arthur R. Dean, Winnetka 241, someone will call to receive the subscription. --_--O-- Miss Elizabeth Webster Duffy, who has won her way into the hearts of many of us, through her presentation of "Peg" in "Peg O' My Heart," and in other plays given in the past years by the North Shore Players, became the bride of Elisha Gray Stubbs, son of Mrs. William C. Stubbs, of Highland Park, last Saturday evening, June sec- ond. The marriage service read by Rev. Douglas H. Cornell, in the Glencoe Union church, at eight-thirty o'clock, was followed by a small reception for the families and more intimate friends at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Armour G. Park, 379 Jackson avenue, Glencoe. The bridal gown of white crepe satin, was trimmed in pearls, and the veil of rosepoint lace is an heirloom which was worn by the bride's mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. 'A shower of lillies of the valley and sweet peas com- prised the bridal bouquet. Miss Constance Park, her sister's only attendant, wore a frock of pink crepe, a coronet of pink rosebuds encircled the head, and she carried an arm bouquet of garden flowers. Barbara and Phyllis Park, two small sisters of the bride, served as flower girls, wearing blue and pink trimmed frocks of white net, and carrying old fashioned bouquets of gar- den flowers. Large sprays of apple blossoms and lilacs formed the decorations both in the church and the home. Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs will pass their honeymoon in California, and after July 1, will make their home in Berkeley, Cal. rl : Skokie Country club announces a Din- ner and Dance on the evenings of Sat- urday, June 9, 23 and 30. Dinner will be served at seven o'clock followed by dancing on the terrace, weather permit- | ting. CY Delano de Windt of Great Barrington, Mass., formerly of Winnetka, has been elected one of the board of governors of the Wyantenuck Country club of Great Barrington. Mrs. de Windt is chairman of the entertainment com- mittee. Fis Miss Peggy Dalton, 1031 Oak street, has returned from a two week's visit in Georgia and Tennessee. MABELLE A. HIGGINS PIANIST TEACHER Studio 719 Fine Arts Bldg., Chicago Instruction may be had in A North Shore Homes Telephone Winnetka 613 #1. A. Kasten & On. Successors to Dunwell & Ford Established 1876 STATIONERS -- ENGRAVERS -- PRINTERS Leather Goods--Memorandums--Playing Cards--Games --Fountain Pens Social --Office--Business--Club Work Country Home Stationery a Specialty during this month MISS HELEN TAYLOR, Agent for the 310 Sumnor Road 114 So. Wabash Ave, Telephone Central ALL MATL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION North Shore. Phone Kenilworth 976-R Palmer House Block 2185, Laird Bell presided at the luncheon held Thursday in the Red Room at the LaSalle hotel by the English Speaking union, and introduced the speaker, Col. David Stone. Col. Stone has passed the last three years as the American repre- sentative on the inter-allied high com- mission in the Rhineland, stationed at Coblenz. --Q-- Mrs. Hubert E. Howard, 564 Arbor Vitae road, Winnetka, was elected president of the Chicago Wellesley club, and Mrs. James P. Fleming of 787 Foxdale avenue, Winnetka, cor- responding secretary of the organiza- tion at the annual meeting last week. ---- Miss Olivia Fentress, oldest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fentress of Hubbard Woods, who has taken the A. B. course at the University of Wisconsin will be graduated on june 18th, at Madison. -- The North Shore Wellesley Circle will meet Monday afternoon at two- thirty o'clock in the home of Mrs. James P. Fleming, 787 Foxdale av- enue. (Bridge and Mah-Jong will ba played. --_0-- Indian Hill club announces a dinner dance for this evening, and the follow- ing Saturday evenings during the sum- mer season. The day for the afternoon bridge parties has not yet been definitely decided upon. --(O-- There will be an all-day meeting of the West Elm Street Circle Tuesday, June 12, with box luncheon at the home of Mrs. Henry Parbs, 979 Elm street. Mrs. Robert Walpole will be the assist- ant hostess. ---- Mrs. John W. Scott and her two daugh- ters, Misses Betty and Barbara Scott, have returned from a two month's trip abroad. They spent a greater share of their time in Italy traveling and studying. be Mr. and Mrs. Montague Ferry, 419 Sheridan road, and Miss Phyllis Ferry are going to Atlantic City for a week's visit. A. W. ZENGLER CLEANER AND DYER A trial order is respectfully solicited 810 ELM STREET Phone 144 Mr. and Mrs. Miles IL. Friedman, 854 Prospect avenue, have issued invita- tions for a dinner dance to be given at Northmoor Golf club on Friday eve- ning, June 29, --_---- Mr. and Mrs. W. Harrison McKillip have sold their residence at 777 Fox- dale avenue, and are residing temporar- ily at the Library Plaza hotel. fie ier ; Mr. Harry A. Craig, 592 Provident avenue, was called to Omaha this week to attend the funeral services of his father, A. Lindsay Craig. --Q-- Mrs. William H. Modes of 916 Oak street and small daughter, Katherine, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Mode's father in Vincennes, Ind. --Q-- Mr. and Mrs. Jacob E. Replogle formerly 873 Cherry street, have moved into their recently purchased home at 910 Oak street. pte Mrs. I. C. Livingston of Hubbard Woods, and Mr. and Mrs. George S. Woods, have just returned from a mo- tor trip through northern Wisconsin. Miss Margaret Hadley, 913 Oak street, has returned from Nakomis, Ill, where she has been teaching in the high school during the year. Ow Mr. and Mrs. Jonas H. Madsen, 548 Fir street wiil sail from Montreal on July 7, for a three month's tour of Fu- rope. HL The Current Events Club will meet with Mrs. W. O. Johnson, 873 Cherry street, on Friday, June 15. Mrs. William Geary and her son, Bob have gone to Kansas City for a fort- night's visit with her mother. y ACT ON SAFETY SIGN PLAN A request of the New Trier Commer- cial association for permission to place safety signs on Wilmette streets where fatal accidents have occurred, was con- sidered at Tuesday's regular session of the Village board. The matter was re- ferred for action to Village Manager Schultz, Poy 3 EVANSTON A Feature in The St. Louis Market Sale Hair Nets The well-known Elonia human hair nets in cap or fringe styles. All shades except gray. A St. Louis special. Single Strand 49c¢ doz. Double Strand 59¢ doz. Phone Wilmette 1100 oe POPP A SAA AL AL MAA AAA AAA AAA AAA LALA ssl) hdd --Hlaza Jemeler-- Library Plaza Hotel Evanston HE finest jewelry shop on the North Shore, maintaining a repair depart- ment for watches, clocks and jewelry. V-TYPE, EIGCGHT- CYLINDER ENGINE territory. Chicago's Preference for the Victoria Cadillac's Victoria has created its own popularity in Chicago as one of the most useful all-purpose cars for the weather and traffic conditions of this Owing to the elegance and refinement of its coach- work, its flawless performance,and the ease with which it may be handled, the Victoria is particu- larly favored by women drivers. Its enlarged interior, with the driver's seat placed directly behind the steering wheel, provides spa- cious touring comfort for four passengers, and yet it is a pleasing car to drive alone. We will gladly arrange a demonstration at your convenience. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR COMPANY, CHICAGO BRANCH Dwwision of General Motors Corporation 2301 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE EVANSTON BRANCH. 1820 RIDGE AVE., BROADWAY BRANCH, 5139 BROADWAY CADILLAC 3 TA ND-ADR D OF T 1H E W.O R1L"D

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