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INNETKA TALK | A Weekly News-Magazine for Winnetka VOL. XIV, NO. 31 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER 10, 1925 PRICE FIVE CENTS ROTARIANS TO GIVE DINNER FOR PUBLIC Make Arrangements to Accomo- date 300 Villagers at First Open Demonstration Winntka Rotarians are to demon- strate to their fellow townsmen just what constitutes a Rotary club and what are its reasons for existence, at a great dinner to be held at Commun- ity House Wednesday evening, Octo- "er 14, as one of the outstanding fea- tures of the "Open House" activities at the center that evening. The club, comprised of leading busi- ness and professional men in the com- munity, is preparing to accommodate 300 people at the dinner, which is to begin promptly at 6:45 o'clock. A typical Rotary program is promised and interested villagers are requested to secure tickets--at one dollar--at Community House offices or the Adams Pharmacy not later than Tues- day, October 13. Leadérs to Speak Speak rs for the occasion will be the Rev. J. A. Richards, who will speak on the spiritual aspects of Rotary; Herbert L.. Woolhiser, village manager ot Winnetka, who will speak on the civic aspects of Rotary; Ed Anderson, business man of Winnetka, who will speak on the aspects of Rotary as re- lated to business; and F. E. Clerk, principal of the New Trier High school. who will speak on the international aspects of Rotary. The object of this meeting, it is ex- plained, is to demonstrate to the peo- ple of Winnetka what a Rotary meet- ing is like and what Rotary stands for in the community. The dinner is be- ing prepared by the Royal Neighbors of Winnetka, under the leadership of Mrs. Charles E. Homann, which is re- garded as sufficient guarantee that it will be a top notch meal. A very interesting and typical Rotary program will be offered to the com- munity by way of this meeting, the Rotarians declare, "and it is probable that the demand for tickets will ex- ceed the supply. It is regretted that it is not possible to have a Rotary din- ner for a larger number of people." Legion Nominates Officers for Vote Monday, October 19 Members of the Winnetka Post of the American Legion held a meeting Monday evening, October 5, at Com- munity House, and nominated officers for the coming year. The nominations were as follows: Edward R. Lewis, for commander; Robert A. Bryant, for vice-commander:; Arthur Gedge, vice- commander; Dr. Harold Lynn, finance officer; Erwin Hale, assistant finance officer; A. I. McNamara, adjutant; Robert Hoefeler, assistant adjutant; Gene Greco, sergeant-at-arms; Marcus D. Richards, service officer; and Fred Mason, historian. The election of officers will be held Monday evening, October 19, and a hot battle is expected by the Legion- naires. There may be another ticket in the field by that time, it was said, and it is almost certain that other nominations will be made from the floor on the night of the election. All members are urged to be present and cdst their 'votes. : We'll Inspect His "House" Dr. J. W. F. Davies, known among members of the Winnetka Congrega- tional church as minister of education, as plain "chief," is the father of Community House, that great social and recreational center that is to be thrown open for its annual inspection by the public next Wednesday and Thursday. "Chief" Davies has been identified with Commu- nity House since it was a fan- ciful, immature idea couched somewhere in the recesses of his resourceful brain. From its extremely modest beginning some 16 years ago, this inter- nationally known community center has developed and widened its scope of influence far beyond its originator's fondest expectations. Don't fail to visit Community House next week and don't fail to meet the "chief," you will find him on the job and waiting for you. but hailed by the youth of the village PICTURE OUR HISTORY Chamber of Commerce Displays Pan- orama of Winnetka at Illinois Prod- ucts Exposition. After six months of work, Winnet- ka's exhibit for the Illinois Products exposition, a hugh panoramic painting of the village, has been completed and now provides the principal attraction in the Winnetka Chamber of Com- merce booth at the American Exposi- tion Palace in Chicago. The picture was painted by Allen E. Philbrick, a local artist, and measures 20 feet by about five feet, showing all the prin- cipal buildings in Winnetka, early historic scenes and views of Skokie valley at sunset. It is an unique record of the progress of our village. The Chamber of Commerce voted 'ast spring to take a booth at the ex- position this year, and decided on the picture as the best means of display- ing Winnetka, the village of homes. An artist to do the work was chosen and started the painting. in George Park's office on Center street, with the result that it is now completed and ready for the eyes of the hundreds of thousands of people who are flock- ing to the exposition this week and next. Some member of the Chamber of Commerce will be on duty in Win- metka's booth at all times to answer questions about the picture and about the village. Prizes are being offered by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for the best exhibit at the exposition and 'members of 'the local Chamber are hopeful of winning first honors with their display. After the exposition is over the painting will 'be: brought back to the village and placed on display in some suitable place. The picture represents the progress of Winnetka from the time it was nothing more than a wild portion of the shore along the "shining big sea water" down to the present day. In it are Indians, Father Mar- quette exploring Lake Michigan in his birchbark canoe, pioneers in covered wagons, and the homes, schools and municipal buildings of the Winnetka of today. All residents are urged to view the painting at the exposition. Dean Gives First Contemporary Drama Lecture Wednesday "Bernard Shaw and the Satiric Drama" is the title of Alexander Dean's lecture for this coming Wednesday af- ternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Commu- nity House. "Candida," which has been playing for the past four weeks in Chi- cago, will be the particular play under discussion. Not only Mr. Shaw's contribution to contemporary drama, but his ideas and style will be analyzed. Several different interpretations of "Candida" will be included in the lecture. The contrast between the playing of it at the present day and 20 years ago when it was first produced will be most in- teresting to those who have seen or read it recently, it is thought. The discussion however will be made clear to those that do not know the play. This is the second lecture in the series on Contemporary Drama which is being given under the auspices of the Winnetka Community Drama 'club and the Woman's club. In the first discussion, Mr. Dean dwelt upon the development and rise of the schools of contemporary plays, laying particular stress on the roman- tic, sentimental, and naturalistic drama. These lectures are open to the public for a small fee. Hold Tag Day October 20 for Nursery at Commons Village officials have issued a permit for a tag day to be held Tuesday, October 20, for the benefit of the Chi- cago Commons Mothers' Day Nursery which cares for children under 6 vears of age whose mothers must work during the day. The tag day is being conducted by the Children's Benefit league, of which Mrs. Gertrude H. Lieber is the Winnetka representative. GOES TO FLORIDA E. Sawyer Smith of 254 Mary street, Glencoe, has sold his interest in the Hill and Wheeler real estate business, Winnetka and has gone to Florida. Mr. 'Smith left Monday of this week and is' motoring! South. CENTER HOLDS ANNUAL _ 'OPEN HOUSE EVENT Wednesday and Thursday of Next Week Dates for Yearly Public Inspection Community House will open its doors wide to its friends on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, October 14 and 15, when it keeps "Open House" for the entire adult population of the village and cordially invites them to be pres- ent. The various activities meeting regularly will be open to the public on these nights. A reception committee from each group will be in the dif- ferent rooms to greet guests and ex- plain something of the work. "This is an occasion for better ac- quaintanceship with Community House and an opportunity through this con- centrated view to obtain a more com- prehensive idea of the many ways in which this center serves the village every dav, and all day long." com- ments a leader in the work. "Thoueh it will not be possible to show all the types of work done, as the vounger groups and some of the afternoon groups cannot take part, yet there will be enough in progress to give the visi- tor an idea of the activities of the House." Play to Feature On Wednesday and Thursday eve- nings a short play "Fourteen" will be given by the Community Drama club, the cast includes Mrs. Harry Clarke, Miss Katherine Wortley, and Charles Eastman. It is directed by Mrs. John Marshall--properties in charge of Mrs. Davies Lazear. On Wednesday evening the Rotary club will have a dinner which will be cooked and served by the Royal Neigh- bors, with an interesting program typical of its usual meeting. There will be Quartet singing by the Winnetka Men's club. The English classes for foreigners will be at work Thursday evening: The North Shore Art league, which meets each month in the House, is ar= ranging for a small exhibit. There will also be shown some typical work of the Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts. The North Shore British American club "and the Scandinavian club will give some . old country dances, the Czecho-Slovakian club will have sing- ing and some dances in costume. Though it will not be possible to show motion pictures on these evenings, the motion picture booth will be open for inspection. : a .-.. Provide Competent Guides 4 +The Board of Governors, members of thé staff 6f the House, and the Hostess committee will be on hand to welcome visitors and escort them through the building. ; Bach room will have its special ae- tivity pursuing much its usual work. In the gymnasium--Men"s class. The arrangement will be as follows: Scandinavian Pleasure club, Games, Orchestra 10-11. Fae Assembly room--North Shore British American Old Country dances, music by the Soccer club. SE Neighborhood room -- Czecho-Slo- vakian club. . Rudolph Matz hall--Community Players. Thursday Rotary dinner. American Legion room -- Posters in room, (men there to explain work and aims of Legion). Philip Sidney Post room--Triangle club, . (stunts). vs : Camp Fire room--Exhibit of Camp Fire work (west end) Art League ex- hibit (east end). Fd International room -- Woman's So- 'cigty (explain work). = rive "+o (Continued on page