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0 SEAN b ic 2 Sa Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community ~ WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK VOI. X11, NO. 27 NETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1923 TWENTY-FOUR PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS OUR BAND WILL BE HEARD SOON Chamber of Commerce Band Rehearses for Concert to Be Given Next Month BAND IS WELL NAMED Business Men Are Active Backers of Organization Monday evenings are band nights in Winnetka. That is to say, the men who have joined or have yet to join are meeting at Community House on Monday eve- ning, learning how to manipulate certain band instruments so that they may be counted among the members of the Win- netka Chamber of Commerce band, just now in the formative stage, but dec- termined to be in concert condition some time in October. Theodore Morse, director of the Win- netka Chamber of Commerce band, has issued a special call for a 100 per cent attendance at rehearsal Monday evening at Community House when practice will commence in earnest for the October concert. Need More Recruits Any man in the village who can play, or would like to learn how to play a band instrument is invited and urged to attend next Monday's rehearsal and "join up" with the band. word must be said concerning the name of this budding musical organi~a- tion. Having but a few active Sponsors, the institution went nameless for a time and eventually, in the natural course of events came to be known as the Win- netka Community Band association. Now, however, it is learned that the Chamber of Commerce is the one and only sponsor of the organization--consequently, name, "Winnetka Chamber ey Com- merce Band." 8 Appropriately Named 1 = The first' impulse of the orgartizers was to push the band and forget, fer a time, the matter of a suitable name, since it was obvious that the name would have little meaning if there were no band on which to attach it. Now that the band is becoming well organized, certain of success, and with the Chamber of Com- merce its financial and moral backer, it very appropriately assumes the name of that organization. The Winnetka Chamber of Commerce band is counted among the "up and at em" institutions of Winnetka. COOLER DAYS BRING SPEEDERS' HARVEST The traffic violators in Winnetka have been exceptionally numerous in the past several days and the police records show a total of twelve who have called at the Village hall and settled up for their care- lessness. Those who have appeared are: . Turner Lane, 901 Valley road, Glen- coe, who paid a fine of $20 and costs for speeding and reckless driving on the Green Bay road. James Mullen, 250 Laurel avenue, Highland Park, $15 and costs for speeding on Sheridan road. Peter Dini, 1064 Gage street, and R. Harris, 210 Bronson, both paid a fine of $10 and costs for speeding. I. W. Hayes, Linden avenue, and J. H. Stephens, Asbury avenue, were fined $5 and costs. for exceeding the speed limit. F. D. Montgomery, 1124 North avenue, paid $3 and costs for parking his auto- mobile on Parkway. Other cases which have been con- tinued until a later date are those of Ben Miller, 2134 Wesley avenue, Evans- ton, for an open cut-out, reckless driv- ing, speeding and the non-possession of a chauffeur's license ; Edward Dreis, 5549 Wayne avenue, Chicago, for speeding; William Tidwelly, 600 Ash street, Win- netka, and G. B. Davis, 1149 Farwell avenue, Chicago. The latter two were arrested for exceeding the speed limit. Richards Resumes Pulpit At Congregational Church Rev. James A. Richards, pastor of the Winnetka Congregational church, and his family, return today from their sum- mer outing at Bridgton, Maine, Mr. Richards will preach Sunday, his sermon topic being, "A New Start." The music will include : Anthem--*"The Lord Is My Strength" Hadley Tenor Solo--"If with All Your Hearts" from "Elijah" Handel Offertory Anthem--"I Am Alpha and Omega" Stainer VILLAGE OF S DEATH B. J. KELLUM iends of Mrs. Benjamin J. Kellum were greatly shocked to learn of her sudden death at the Evanston hospital, Tuesday, Septem- ber 11, after a brief illness. Services were held at Graceland chapel, Thursday afternoon, Septem- ber 13, Dr. J. W. F. Davies officiating. Mrs. Kellum was an active member of the Winnetka Woman's club. Regarding Mrs. Kellum one of her many ' friends has said: "Her generous nature, so full of rare charm and sympathy, and her sincere interest in her friends had en- deared her to many, and her loss will be greatly felt throughout the village. "Hers was a rare and noble nature, full of understanding and sympathy for others. All whose life she touched "She was a devoted wife, and her loving comradeship in the home was an inspiration and ideal to her friends. "Though never physically strong, yet her courageous, sturdy spirit rose above this handicap, and she took an active part in things so far as her strength permitted. She was espec- ially interested in music, was an ex- cellent piano accompanist and a mem- ber of the MacDowell Musical club." MOORISH CASTLE ON NORTH SHORE Garden of Allah is a Dream of Magnificenee ' ry Add to the north shores pleasing var- iety of architecture a magnificent Moor- ish castle, very appropriately entitled "The Garden of Allah". ; This amazingly beautiful structure in its setting of virgin forest at Lake ave- nue and Waukegan road received many Fhundreds of guests during this, its open- ing week. It received scores upon scores of visitors commonly regarded as cynical city folk--people constantly in search of thrills and usually disappointed--who were utterly astounded at the majesty and oriental splendor of this fairy castle transplanted into the reality of Chicago's north shore. The Garden of Allah beggars descrip- tion. It is not only magnificent, it is luxurious. In its every detail the Moor- ish scheme of architecture and appoint- ment is implanted with studied care. One enters through a richly carpeted reception room upon the imposing spec- tacle of the main dining hall, also expen- sively carpeted, its walls done in splen- did colorings and striking stencils of Moorish scenes. At the near end of the long aisles of tables is a cozy fire- place with the accompanying thickly cushioned lounges and divans arranged with a suggestion of complete comfort. A glance down the rows of tables and beyond rewards one with a view of the palm-screened and elegantly draped or- chestra rostrum. Approaching, one finds the rostrum is placed in the center of a great circular dance floor half of which extends in the dining hall, the other half out upon the great open veranda which describes a perfect horseshoe about the hall, and entry to which is gained through numberless portals which, in the aggre- gate, comprise a continuous wall of richly shaded glass doors. At the extreme east end of the build- ing, completely shut out from view of the dining hall, are the large kitchens-- models of the modern culinary art. The kitchens alone entail an expenditure of many thousands of dollars, one is in- formed. On the upper floors are private din- ing and banquet halls done in a quiet, dignified tone with emphasis on the Moot- ish effect. Here, also, are hidden away the servants' quarters. The Garden of Allah represents a cost of approximately $200,000. It is certain to be one of the show places of the middle west. Seek Bids for Paving Of Local Thoroughfares Village authorities this week adver- tised for bids for the improvement of several streets in the village including Oak street from Glendale avenue to Hib- bard road; Cherry street from Glendale avenue to Hibbard road; Ash street from Rosewood avenue to Hibbard road ; Glendale avenue from Oak to Willow street; Berkeley avenue from Oak to Willow street. The bids are to be opened at a meet- ing in the council chambers in the Vil- lage hall Tuesday evening, Septeinber 25, at 8 o'clock. felt the charm and beauty of her spirit. None knew her but to love] her. EDUCATOR OPENS UNUSUAL CLASS Perry Dunlap Smith to Direct Unique Young People's Discussion at Church EXCHANGE OF IDEAS Class to Meet Every Sunday at Christ h Fn vol Ger pro- as 4 tégs "of "ethics and col 1ea'théy"réach the up- per hi h Hage Acard to Perry ith, admaster of ore ComntrynBay school, life a Young #People's > aat Christ church, Sheridan road" &md Humboldt avenue. "For several years, Mr. Gerhard. the rector, and I have been talking over the possibilities of bringing to- gether some of the hoys and girls of Winnetka, who are of the upper high school age, for the purpose of talking with one another regarding matters of a more serious nature than usually come up in their casual conversations," Mr. Smith writes in the Christ Church Chronicle. "We have noticed that young people of that age have plenty of splendid ideas about the rights and wrongs of life, and frequently have very pronounced and decided opinions about matters of ethics and conduct: and vet it is not often that they are willing to talk of these views Xan but their most intimate friends--and then very rarely. The result is that sometimes boys and girls allow cer- tain set opinions to become fixed in their minds without having clearly worked out the reasons to support them. If called upon to explain their positions they will enter a vigorous de- fense with almost fanatical ardour, and frequently with great emotional feeling, conspicuously lacking in gn depth of reasoning. They feel that they are standing on high moral ground merely because they are in- dignant that their respective prej- udices have been attacked. If, while the ideas were forming, there had been opportunity to debate the pros and cons of the matter, the chances are that these ideas and convictions would have been better founded, and consequently more really helpful. Discussion of Ideas "It is with this in mind," he con- tinues, "that we hope this year to have a group of young people (boys and girls) meet at Christ church every Sunday morning. I should like to find eight or ten such who would meet with me there at 9:30 o'clock and talk over the various ideas they may have regarding their plans for guiding their life and conduct during the com- ing years. I feel confident that there will be many interesting and helpful suggestions, for I have seen enough of boys and girls of these ages to know that' they often think more clearly and with less prejudice than their elders. They are constantly turn- ing over in their minds big and high ideals. They do not easily talk of them at school or within their own families, for they are in that curiously sensi- tive stage when they fear possible rid- (Continued on page 7) Eureka! Found at last! Fine location! Moderate price! Take it! FOR RENT -- 5-ROOM APART- ment; two bedrooms, large sun room, hot water heat; good location. Green Bay Road, Glencoe, $65 per month. HILL & WHEELER 736 Elm St. Winnetka 142 "Yes" is a little word, but it means much. A little want-ad may mean a lot of happiness. Have You Thought About a New Hall for Our Village? On page 2 of this issue of the Winnetka Talk will be found an nteresting and important article by J. D. Pierce, chairman of the Public Buildings and Grounds committee of the Village council, setting forth that the Village of Winnetka is in fact a great busi- ness corporation with citizen stockholders conducted on a sys- tematic business basis after the manner of any great private cor- poration. He points out the need of two LUT TTT EE = cssential improvements in the =local municipal government, namely : 1. The establishment of a modern and thoroughly ad- equate municipal Service Yard to supplant the present entire- ly inadequate yards located on the expensive property at Oak and Linden streets. 2. The erection of a new Village hall and Fire station to supplant the ancient school structure now employed at Ash street and Ridge avenue. Every citizen of the village should read Mr. Pierce's article since these questions are ex- pected to be submitted to the =residents of the village for ap Zrroval in the near future. Turn to Page 2, this issu of the Talk! : HitinnE SPLENDID PLANS FOR MEN'S CLASS First Session at Community House Tomorrow That the Men's Class of the Con- gregational church will have a most suc- cessful season would seem assured if one could judge from the enthusiasm which prevailed at a special luncheon which the class held at the Hamilton club in Chicago Monday noon of this week. Quite a large number of representative Winnetka men attended the luncheon and discussed the program outlined for the meetings. There were expressions of approval for the constructive and new ideas which will be in operation this winter and many of those present vol- unteered to act as leaders of discussions on the practical every day problems which will be suggested each week. As announced in these columns last week the opening session of the Men's class will be Sunday, September 16, at 9:30 o'clock in the Community House. Every man in Winnetka is cordially in- vited to attend. Chamber of Commerce In Regular Meeting Wednesday The Winnetka Chamber of Commerce held its first autumn session at Com- munity House Wednesday evening of this week. Routine business was transacted and two new members accepted in the persons of George W. Slocum, local agent for the Overland and Willys- Knight automobiles, and Paul Kruger, well known Winnetka contractor. A lively discussion concerning the name of the band recently organized in the village, followed the regular business session, in which it was decided to em- phasize the fact that the band is called "The Winnetka Chamber of Commerce band. The next meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Wednesday evening, September 26, at which time the autumn program of the organization will be announced. A prominent speaker will be heard at this meeting in a discussion of some timely commercial topic. ACCUSED OF THEFTS Miss Dora Holly--alias Hazel Col- lins--, 3721 Indiana avenue, Chicago, who was arrested by patrolmen Iverson and Johannesen of the Win- netka department on a charge of larceny, is being held to the grand jury under a $3,000 bond. The woman appeared at a hearing September 7 before Magistrate C. T. Northrop. BIG ENROLLMENT IN THE SCHOOLS Every Building Finds Ma- terial Increase Over At- tendance of Last Term "TALKS" FOR PARENTS Superintendent Introduces a Series of Articles When the public schools opened here last Monday the rooms in every build- ing were taxed to an overflowing capac- ity. The total number of children in all of the schools has not yet been cal- culated, but a comparative estimate might be made by the fact that at Sko- "ie school there are enrolled, at the oresent time, over 330 pupils, a number much larger than ever before. In the 8th grade alone the students number 123 which is 25 more than at- tended last year. In the 7th grade there are 103 while the total number in the 4th, Sth, and 6th grades reach the sum of The school session this term will run from 9 o'clock in the morning until 3:45 in the afternoon, with two assemblies each week, on Tuesday and Thursday. Increase at Horace Mann Although the total number of chil- dren at the Horace Mann school has not yet been determined, it is the ex- pressed belief of the faculty that the en- rollment will exceed 240. In addition to the regular faculty, Miss Kirchner, who comes from Harvard university, will have complete charge of the physical training department and will also supervise the playground activ- 9 in between the hours of 8:30 and affiorning and 12:30 and 1 in the hes } on. Manual training and domestic Sth. se in the Gitt and sixth grades wih handled on Wednesday afteroons by Mi. Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss BEEF fk spectively. rag | In connection with the opening of the schools, it will be interesting to note that superintendent Carleton W. Wash- burne has devised a unique plan of keeping the parents and friends - of school children in intimate touch with the local system of instruction and the progress of the work in the classrooms through the year 1923-24. Beginning with this issue of the Talk, Mr. Washburne will conduct a "corner" devoted exclusively to "Talks About Our Public Schools." Winnetka has adopted a very modern system of elementary education, one which has become a model in many schools both in this country and abroad. The Individual system of instruction has worked out most satisfactorily and it is the purpose of the superintendent to acquaint the parents of local pupils with its progress. Mr. Washburne's intro- ductory article will be found on another page of this issue. Church Collection Will Aid Japanese Sufferers Responding to President Coolidge's appeal for aid for the Japanese earth- quake sufferers, the Winnetka Congre- gational church announces a special col- lection at the morning services, Sunday, September 16, when members and friends of the parish will be asked to contribute their share to the flood of funds now be- ing directed to the unfortunate people of the far east empire. Persons unable to attend the services tomorrow may help swell the fund by sending their contributions to Frank F. Ferry, treasurer of the church, in care of the church offices, it is announced. Christ Church School Opens Sunday, Sept. 16 The autumn term of the Church school of Christ church begins Sun- day morning, September 16, at 9:30 o'clock, with sessions in all depart- ments. 'The Church school proper convenes at 9:30 o'clock, which is al- so the hour for the Children's service and the Young Peoples' class. At the regular morning service this Sunday, Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard, the rector, will preach on the subject, "The Mystery of the Historical Jesus." Guild activities of the parish will begin Monday October 1, and the first meeting of the Girls Friendly so- ciety will be held on Wednesday even- ing, October 3. The first meeting of the church vestry for the fall season was held Tuesday of this week.