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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 3 May 1924, p. 9

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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1924 9, ACTIVITIES Annual Exhibit of Wilmette Artists May 9, 10 and 11 HE annual exhibit of the work of Wilmette artists will be held at the Wilmette Woman's club on May 9, 10, and 11, with an opening re- ception on the evening of May 9 to the artists exhibiting. This year's entry list includes the names of fifty artists, with even more exhibitors expected. The public is invited to attend this exhibi- tion which is open to the public for these three days without charge. On Saturday morning from 10 o'clock until 12, the exhibit will be open to the school children, and will remain open to all visitors during the rest of that day and throughout Sunday afternoon and eve- ning. More than 1,000 persons viewed the last exhibition, and an even larger at- tendance is expected this year. The annual meeting of the Woman's club of Wilmette was held on Wednes- day, April 23. Mrs. Maurice Lieber of Winnetka spoke in the morning on club ideals. Luncheon was served at 1 o'clock and the afternoon was given over to reports and the annual election. Mr. John Minnema entertained those present with two groups of American folk songs. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Mrs. R. E. P. Kline, president; Mrs. N. P. Colwell, Ist vice-president; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. George W. Kibby; 3rd vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Arthur J. Dickinson; record- ing secretary, Mrs. Myron West; cor- responding secretary, Mrs. Ralph Huff; treasurer, Mrs. H. S. Griswold. Fol- lowing is a list of the chairmen of the different departments: Mrs. Sumner Mason, art and literature; Mrs. Lafay- ette Cozzens, child and home; civics and legislative, Mrs. J. G. Wray; music, Mrs. Herbert Mulford; bulletin, Mrs. J. B. Boddie; philanthropy, Mrs. Charles McCue; program, Mrs. Harvey A. Bush; social, Mrs. Ezra D. Fuchs; house, Mrs. J. M. Camelon. Woman's Catholic Club Holds Annual Meeting HE annual meeting and luncheon of the Woman's Catholic club of Wilmette was held at the Woman's clubhouse on Friday, April 25, at which time new officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: president, Mrs. C. A. Barton; first vice-president, Mrs. Clarence Kavanagh; second vice-presi- dent, Mrs. R. E. Holmes; recording secretary, Mrs. N. J. Conrad; corres- ponding secretary, Mrs. H. W. Betting- house; treasurer, Mrs. A. W. Boylston; chairman of fine arts department, Miss Jane Keefe; chairman of civics depart- ment, Mrs. Joseph Joyce; chairman of the sanctuary department, Mrs. Edward Dolan; chairman of philanthropy de- partment, Mrs. F. M. Nolan; Mrs. John Boylston, Mrs. J. E. Dunn, and Mrs. Clarence Wieland were the three newly elected directors. Under the graceful direction of Mrs. L. W. Crush, program chairman, and toastmistress of the day, many delight- ful speeches were made by the honored guests at the luncheon table. An unique and pleasing feature of the afternoon was the speech given by the new president, in which she out- lined a history of the activities of the past presidents. 'This speech was writ- ten in poetry by the president, and ad- dressed to the club in a gracious and pleasing manner. As the out-going president, Mrs. W. L. Ballard, concluded her "Swan Song," a very beautiful silver flower basket was presented to her. The afternoon was closed with a group of songs by Mr. Paul Mallory, whose exquisite tenor voice furnished a pleasing conclusion to a most delightful day. League of Women Voters in National Convention T the convention of the National League of Women Voters just held in Buffalo, Illinois was dis- tinguished by having two of its women selected by the nominating committee as officers for the ensuing year: Miss Julia Lathrop, candidate for vice-president, and Mrs. William G. Hibbard of Win- netka was renominated for director of the fourth region. Mrs. Walter Benson of Winnetka went to the convention as a representative of the Winnetka League and of the Efficiency in Government committee of the Illinois League. Mrs. Maud Wood Park, president of the league since its organization in Chi- cago in 1920, retiring now because of ill health, addressed the meeting on April 25, telling of the growth, of the administrative methods, and of the fi- nance of the leagué during its four years' history. Mrs. Millar to Speak at Wellesley Club Meeting N Wednesday afternoon, May 2 the North Shore Wellesley club i will meet with Mrs. Ralph C. Brown, 1024 Hinman avenue, Evanston, at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Robert Wyness Millar of Evanston will talk on "Mod- ern Tendencies in Child Study." OF WOMAN'S CLUBS GRADUALLY CEASING Mrs. Millar, who was Ann George, is a well known educator. She was the firs: foreign pupil of Madame Montes- sori, and it was she who introduced that system of education into this country. Mrs. Millar, the translator of Mme. Montessori's books, is interested in two schools on the north shore. She. has been giving lectures in Evanston at the Nursery school, and in Winnetka she is the supervisor of the advanced work in the Dorothy Sears Montessori school where she teaches two days a week. Winnetka Club Closes Season With Recital N Thursday, April 24, the Music department of the Winnetka Woman's club gave a delightful recital, with Mr. Robert Quick, violin- ist, and Mr. Robert Sanders at the piano. The first number on the program was Sonata E major Handel Adagio-Allegro Largo Allegro The next number played was Intro- duction et Rondo Capricioso by Saint Saens, which was followed by the al- ways popular a) Nocturne E flat major...Chopin (b) Vogel als Prophet RA Rm SE Schumann-Auer (¢) Memories Czerwonky (d) Indian Snake Dance....Burleigh The fourth number was changed from the Hymn to the Sun to the Hindoo Chant .... Rimsky-Krosakoff-Kreiserl The last number of the concert was Polonaise A major... «sv.- Wieniawski The attendance was regrettably small, but most enthusiastic. Tea was served in the club parlors after the recital. Bryn Mawr Luncheon for Eastern Guests ESDAMES Laird Bell, J. Francis Dammann, Jr, William B. Hale, William G. Hibbard, James L. Houghteling, Jr., Philip Wyatt Moore, Herman Adler, Cecil Barnes, William FE. Haerther, Morris L. Johnson, John T. McCutcheon, James W. Morrisson, Stephen S. Gregory and the Misses Har- riet Houghteling, Eleanor Donnelley, Marion Holt, and Gladys Spry com- prised the committee who took charge of the arrangements for the luncheon given by the Chicago alumnae of Bryn Mawr college at the Ambassador hotel on Tuesday, April 29, in honor of Mrs. William C. Dickerman of New York and Mr. Horace Alwyne, professor of music at Bryn Mawr college. Mrs. Blocki Hostess at Bridge Luncheon RS. Frederick W. Blocki, presi- dent of the Illinois Federation of Clubs of the Tenth District, entertained at luncheon and at bridge Monday afternoon, April 21. Her guests were members of the Tenth District board, members of the Board of the Rogers Park Woman's club, of which she is a member, and other club women who have been associated with Mrs. Blocki in her many activi- ties. Dainty luncheon tables, illumi- nated with candles and gay with jon- quils, radiated Spring. Among those present were Mrs. Harry D. Hammer, Mrs. William Sauer, Mrs. Edward O. Brooks, Mrs. Darius Phillips, Mrs. Sarkis Nahigian, Mrs. James Campbell, Mrs. M. K. Northam and Mrs, Oscar Hebel. From the northern suburbs came Mrs. Albert F. Reichman, Mrs. Albert O. Olson, Mrs. Harry Gradle, Mrs. L. L. Winters, Mrs. W. C. Shipnes and Mrs. Maurice Mandeville. Reception to Open New Home of College Club HE Chicago College club is hav- ing a reception on Saturday after- noon, May 3, to celebrate the open- ing of the new clubhouse, which makes possible the resuming of the activities that had ceased during "moving day." The tea hour will be from 3 until 6 o'clock, with the officers and members of the rooms committee receiving. In addition to the regular luncheon and dinner service a special feature will be made of the serving of Sunday din- ner and tea, commencing May 11. Many college women residing along the north shore are members of this club and participate in its activities. Phones Wilmette 7-2-7--Winnetka 7-2-7 RUGS John B. Nazarian Exclusive Cleaner and Repairer of Oriental and Domestic Rugs Expert Laying Done 4 Carlton Bldg, Winnetka, Ill. 702 Church Street Phone Evanston 1848 North Shore's Exclusive Opticians HATTSTROM & SANDERS Scientific & Manufacturing Opticians EVANSTON - Opposite Orrington Hotel Open Thurs. & Sat. Eve. till 8 P. 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