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~ WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community VOL. XII, NO. 16 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1923 TWENTY PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS RAVINIA OFFERS INDIAN PROGRAM Afternoon with the American Indian Features a Chil- dren's Program July 5 START MEMORY TEST Children of North Shore In- vited to Compete The second Children's afternoon at Ravinia Park, given each week under the auspices of the Ravinia club is scheduled for Thursday, July 5. A program of unusual interest and educational value has been arranged as follows: I. Interpretation of orchestra num- ber Mr. and Mrs. Max Oberndorfer. II. Orchestra. Intermission. III. An Afternoon with the ican Indian. Prelude--Camp Fire Girls of Win- netka. Costume Ewen. "Legends and Music of the Amer- ican Indian." Analyse Memory Selections Analyses of selections from the Music Memory contest list to be heard in the second concert program given in connection with next Thurs- day's Children's afternoon, is as fol- lows : Overture "The Impresario"....Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Aus- trian Composer of the late 18th Cen- tury. This charming little Overture was written by Mozart in 1786 as the prelude for his one-act comedy called "The Impresario." The story is of two rival primadonnas, who are trying to secure an engagement with the manager of the opera when their singers get jealous of each other. Dirge "Indian Suite" ....MacDowell Edward MacDowell, American com- poser of late 19th Century. The greatest American composer was Edward MacDowell, who was one of the first musicians to realize the importance of the music of the American Indians. This Suite is called "Indian" because all the themes are taken from the songs of different Indian tribes. This Dirge is the fourth number in the Suite. Symphonis Amer- recitation--Verna Harris Phaeton. ii.vs Saint-Saens French composer of late 19th, early 20th centuries. "Phaeton is a symphonic poem which tells of the old Greek story of the wilful son of Apollo, who was determined to drive his father's sun chariot. Phaeton's experience was a very sad one which Saint- Saens has told us wonderfully. Deer Dance .......... vie. Skilton Charles Sanford Skilton, modern American composer now living. Poem Charles Skilton is one of the American composers who realizes the importance of the music of the American Indians. He has used many of their themes. The Deer Dance is based on a real Indian melody. All Children Eligible School children of the north shore are eligible to compete in the Music Memory contest sponsored by the Ravinia club and in which awards will be made at the close of the Ravinia $®ason. The staff of officers of the Ravinia club, responsible for the success of the Ravinia Children's concerts programs, comprises: Mrs. William Sutherland, Glencoe, president; Mrs. Ralph Poole, Lake Forest, 1st vice president; Mrs. An- nette R. Jones, Highland Park, 2nd vice president; Miss Juliette Brown, Evanston, treasurer; Mrs. Howard Fenton, Evanston, corresponding sec- retary; Mrs. Arthur F. Byfield, Hich- land Park, recording secretary; Mrs. Maurice, Mandeville, Lake Bluff, and Mrs. George S. Parker, Winnetka, members Children's Day committee. VISIT KELLOGG PLANT John H. Sutter and Fred Salmen, of Winnetka, were recent visitors at the Kellogg Corn Flakes company plant at Battle Creek, Mich., the largest "ready- to-eat" cereal manufacturers in the world. and: BAND CONCERTS HAPPY FEATURE William Weil's Chicago Band Here July Fourth Delightful features of Winnetka's Community Fourth of July celebra- tion each year are the afternoon and evening concerts by the Chicago Band, William Weil conductor. The William Weil Independence Day program would not be considered complete without the genial Mr. Weil and his group of talented artists. Accompanying is the program for next Wednesday's concert: OUR FLAG--"The Star Spangled BANNER REE ON Key-Arnold 1. Overture--"Festival" ...... Lachner 2. American Fantasie ........ Herbert Melodies dear to the Hearts of all Americans. 8. (a)p" The Palms" Gr. ...58. 4. Faure (b)#*Passdes Fleurs' .....- Delibes A 1 AT De Ag Raff 4. Excerpts" from "Sally oor» Kern On with the Dance--Look for the Silver Lining--Sally--Wild Rose-- The Schnitza Komisski--Whip Poor Will--The Lorelei--The Church round the Corner--Finale. 5. (a) Festival March from Tann- NAUSEY. coisa ess anes Wagner (b) Gavotte--*"The Chimes of St. Malo oo di ase ee Rimmer (¢) Hallelujah Chorus from "The MLC SSI IIL ins scmmiatom Sm Bt take sds Handel = . Fantasie--'"Home Sweet Home the EE LR ee I re Lampe The familiar Air--In Characteristic Style of Germany (Landler)--Spain (Valse) -- Russia (Pollacca) -- Italy (Aria)--Scotland (Fling)--Hungary (Czardas) China Ireland (Jig)-- America (Rag). 7. Selection--"Samson and Delilah". . Tre Cn Saint-Saens 8. Military Marches (a) "The Chimes of Liberty"...... sevive es Goldman (b) "Spirit Invineible? ...... Brand (c) "Stars and Stripes Forever'.... win ieliie She sist rer a ele § wSReeES TTY Sousa 9. Airs from "Shuffle Along" ..Blake 10. March--"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar "ill We Meet Agein"'--Whiting. MCGUIRE AND ORR BUY LARGE MAHONEY TRACT McGuire and Orr, north shore real- tors, negotiated another record trans- fer this week in taking title to forty acres in Winnetka at the northwest cor- ner of Pine street and Hubbard road, from Miss Annie Mahoney and Miss Mary Mahoney, paying $150,000. The property is east and north of the Winnetka Playfield goli links and is bounded on the north by Fig street, ex- tended, and on the west by Skokie road. Pine street and Hibbard road are the southern and eastern boundaries, re- spectively. This tract, it is announced, has been in the Mahoney family for forty-five years. J. Fred McGuire, who took title, has had several offers for the property for subdivision purposes, but has not yet decided whether to sell or have McGuire and Orr subdivide it. Meanest Thief in Town; Steals Children's Pet There are thieves and thieves. Some who are just ordinary thieves, and others who are classified as the mean- est of their species. In the latter class must be the person who made away with a six-weeks old Chow dog from the S. W. Karger household at 205 Chest- nut street. Mr. Karger has inserted an announce- ment in this week's issue of The Talk pleading with the thief to return the pet and receive a reward much in ex- cess of the monetary value of the dog. He wants the pet brought back because the little children in the household are "heartbroken" over their loss. The Orrington, in Every Detail, Promotes Genuine Home Comfort "Happier Mode of Living" Most Comprehensive Definition Of Mag- nificent Apartment Home, the Dream of Victor Carlson, North Shore Master Builder "The Happier Mode of Living", we meditated after glancing through a beautifully illustrated pamphlet passed on to us by one of the guiding geni- uses of The Orrington, Evanston's newest, and unquestionably her finest "home" Apartment hotel, which is to be ready to receive its families on September 1. "Yes", we concluded, "that seems to define most comprehensively the ideals behind that magnificent struc- ture in which Victor Carlson, master builder of the north shore, sees ap- proaching realization his fondest dreams of a perfect apartment hotel. An Inspection Tour Our conclusions were not drawn up- on theory and hearsay, for we had just completed a thorough laymen's inspection of The Orrington. We had "climbed" countless stair- ways (the elevators have not as yet been installed), and we had rejoiced in the reflected enthusiasm of the artist's voice as he talked of The Or- rington, his masterpiece. There were bare walls, unfinished corridors, the usual confusion of building with some of the 300 work- men at every turn of the journey, but, through it all, somehow we visualized The Orrington of the mot distant future. Starting at the main entrance we saw in their formative stages the palm courts, reception courts, elevator lob- by, the spacious Tudor lounge, a real- ly unique feature unknown to most of the finest hotels, apartment or trans- ient; the main dining room, of Ital- ian design, already emitting its sug- gestion of coziness and homelike ap- pointment; the smaller private dining and banquet halls. Home Features Emphasized We saw a room that, the builders plan, shall be a comfortable, up-to- date library; we peered into a cozy nook off the Tudor Lounge that will be a typically home-like writing room. Then the climb to the heights, with brief stop-overs on every floor to glimpse various one, two and three, four and five room apartments. Every apartment, we are told, is an outside apartment. All have tile floors and wainscot baths, with showers and running ice water. Many have elec- tric kitchenette service cabinets with grill, refrigerator, sink, etc. Two- room apartments have wall beds in the living rooms, supplementing the regular beds in the chambers, giving acccomodations for four people. Lighting facilities are generous and every detail is designed to promote an atmosphere of refinement, com- fort, and security. And closet room. It is indeed a revelation. Closet spaces in all apartments, regardless of size, are as large as the chambers of the average hotel. It is a feature The Orrington emphasizes along with the other conveniences of real home living. The outlooks from the various win- dows are magnificent. Beautiful Evanston, a forest of trees with the broad expanse of the lake to the east, becomes more and more enchanting as we climb. floor upon floor. Birdseye Revelations But, a genuine revelation is in store for us as we rise above the Be Sensible! The fact that a car has been used by somebody else doesn't really low- er its value. In- vestigate! FOR SALE--TWO DODGE SE- dans, one like new. Can be seen at L._and R. Auto Ser- vice, 1209 Washington Ave., Wilmette, (rear Wilmette State Bank), in Trego's Paint Shop. Reading the Want Ads is a PROFITABLE BUSINESS eighth floor and enter that light ceil- inged majestic ballroom with portals leading out upon what will eventually be spacious, breezy roof gardens. We step through the lofty archways and glance to the southeast. The Wrigley tower and the spires of the Chicago Temple building are quite discernible, the municipal pier is dis- tinct enough, the loop skyscrapers are distant palisades; on the east, a strip of grove that is fashionable Evanston, then, the broad stretches of Lake Michigan; on the north the nearby campus buildings peeping through the heavy foliage of trees and, the biggest surprise of all, the westward curving shore line that per- mits of a view of the lake to the northwest, the shoreline of Winnetka, Highland Park and Lake Forest. It is northwest, that Winnetka shore- line. The center of that village, we are told, is just four miles west of a point due north of the Grosse Point Lighthouse, lying just north of The Orrington. The Gentlemen's Den But our climb has not been com- pleted. Our enthusiasm over the view has for the time dissipated thought of all else. We go still higher and in- to the "tower". Not a small affair, for there will be housed there a size- able gentlemen's den, with its billiard parlors, card rooms and smoking dens leading out upon breezy promenades. We are not equal to the task of description. We can only marvel and wonder at it all, as we start the des- cent which leads us down, down, down, beyond the kitchens on the street level, into the depths of the basement to the bakeries, storerooms and boiler rooms, thence up a flight of stairs and into Orrington avenue. "The Happier Mode of Living"; and just below that title we read: "The personality and spirit behind The Orrington believes that a con- science for the comfort and happiness of others brings its natural reward without commercialism--and that a sincere and perpetual spirit of service is appreciated far more than a host of idle promises.. It is these high ideals that assure the utmost in com- fort, service and happiness for those who make The Orrington their home." 30YS ARE IN CAMP; EVERYTHING IS 0. K. The boys are in camp! Eighteen Win- netka youths arrived safely Tuesday at Lake Hamlin, Ludington, Mich., "Chief" J. W. F. Davies' Community House camp for boys and girls. Last Monday afternoon the youthful travelers entrained for Milwaukee and proceeded across the lake to Ludington via the steamship Nevada of the Pere Marquette line. They arrived in camp early Tuesday morning. "All's well, and everybody happy," was the laconic bulletin from camp early this week. The boys found the weather cool and pleasant, and lost no time in getting their camp paraphernalia ar- ranged for the eighteen-day sojourn. They were delighted to find that "Chief" Davies had built another landing for the boats. Girls of Community house are mak- ing preparations for their camping season which begins July 17, after the boys return to the village. Village Office Force Romps at Lake Zurich Winnetka moved over to Lake Zurich last Sunday. That is, the official family of the village, the people who take care of affairs at the Village offices enjoyed a delightful outing at the famous sum- mer resort northwest of the north shore. Daniel Noe, village purchasing agent, is alleged to have caught some fish, but the allegation lacked corroboration among his associates. Close Library One Week to Permit Renovations Word is received from the Winnetka ' Public Library to the effect that the building will be closed for one week begining Monday, July 9. During that period the building will be treated to a general renovation, it lis announced. Constant use of the build- ing by the reading public makes it neces- | sary to close the doors for one week 'each year to prevent essential repairs and (a general renovation, it is explained. MUCH GOING ON * AT PLAYFIELD Big Fourth of July Program Promises to Bring Out Large Entry List BEGIN JULY EVENTS New Regulations for Satur- day-Sunday Play There is plenty of live news from the Winnetka Playfield association this week, what with the golfing season well underway, the June Class tournament nearing completion, the July tournament in the offing, a membership campaign in progress, and elaborate plans for the Fourth of July. The June Class tournament shows the following results to date: Class A-- Fahey vs. Tilroe, finals; Class B--F. Ellis vs. P. Runnfeldt, finals; Class C-- Dunlap vs. Borncamp, semi-finals, and Walcott vs. Rogers, semi-finals. Expect Big Fourth Entry As to Fourth of July, a large entry is expected for the events which in- clude Medal play against par with handi- caps, and a Ball Sweepstakes. Each entrant in the latter event pays an en- try fee of a new golf ball and the same handicaps will prevail in the events as in the Medal play. The list of the 1923 handicaps will be in the hands of Rl A starter on the day of play. More news for the golfer! The Play- field association is calling attention to the fact that contestants in the monthly class tournaments should finish ail matches during the month designated and should be sure to deliver their match cards to the starter so that results may be posted on the bulletin board. These cards should bear the telephone number of the successful contestants . Failure to do this seriously interfers with the operation of 'these monthly events. Prepare July Tournament There are only a limited number of players who are qualified for the July Class tournament, the association = of- ficials state. These have been divided into 'three classes of eight each and first round will be held on July 7 and 8. Necessary information will be posted on the bulletin hoard with each player's handicap. A campaign is in progress to increase the membership of the Playfield associa- tion, it is announced. Every golf player and resident is urged to support this recreation enterprise by paying annual dues of one dollar. Payments may be made with Elmer J. Baker, Jr., secre- tary, or to the starter at the course. An important notice is contained in the following : "Attention is called to the fact that the time from 2 P. M. to 2:30 P. M. on Saturday afternoons and from 8:30 to 9 A. M. on Sunday morning will he held open for tournament matches and will not be open for general advance regis- tration. Contestants are asked to ar- range their matches for these periods of time. Township Taxing Bodies Hold Session Next Week Representatives of the various tax- ing bodies of New Trier Township will meet at the Winnetka Village hall Mon- day evening, July 2, to consider the matter of securing representation of the taxing bodies before the Board of Re- view in connection with the application for change in the assessed valuation. : The Quadrennial revaluation is now In progress in the township under the direction of George H. Harbaugh, town- ship assessor. Dinner and Dance at Skokie Club July 4th An extra dinner and dance are ar- ranged for July Fourth at the Skokie Country club, it was anounced this week. Dinner will be served at 7 o'clock and dancing will begin at 9 o'clock on the Terrace, weather permit- ting. The club also announced that there will be dances every Saturday evening until further notice. Place 80-Foot Flagpole In Hubbard Woods Park Village workmen were busy this week erecting the new 80-foot flagpole in the Hubbard Woods station park provided by the Winnetka Park district. On Fourth of July the flagpole will be formally dedicated in connection with the dedication of the new park. ILouis B. Kuppenheimer of Hubbard Woods will preside at the flag raising cere- monies.