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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 10 Oct 1925, p. 48

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48 WINNETKA TALK October 10, 1925 SKOKIE PUPILS PLAN GREAT PAGEANT-PLAY Performance Tonight to Depict Experiences of Columbus on Memorable Voyage This evening the pupils of the dra- matic classes at the Skokie school are presenting a pageant-play, "Columbus, in the Jane Kuppenheimer Memorial hall The play is the same as that given two years ago by the Skokie pupils on the anniversary of Columbus Day. It is being repeated this year in accordance with a custom of re-| peating significant celebrations of a patriotic nature every two years. When the play was first given it was more highly commended for effec- tiveness and artistry of setting than any previous play that had been given at Skokie. There are three scenes, the first laid at the convent of La Ribida in Spain. Here we find Colum- bus in consultation with Prior Juan, following his failure to enlist the fi- nancial support of the Court of Fer- dinand and Isabella for his projected voyage across the Atlantic to India. As a result of his visit to Prior Juan Columbus secures support for his ad- venture and in Act II we find him on board ship bound westward across the trackless ocean. Joaquin Miller's poem, "Columbus," has supplied bus is attacked by the imagined sirens, | furies and demons of the western ocean, all of whom he repels, holding the course of his ship ever westward. The conclusion of the scene brings the light which justifies his belief in land to the westward. Portrays Famous Landing Act III portrays the landing of the Spaniards on the island of San Sal- vador, and their first contact with the Indians, bringing out the superstitious belief of the Indians in a white god who would some day return bringing the | theme of this second scene and Colum- | them peace and plenty. It was this belief which accounted for the peaceful receptions which the Spaniards en- joved during the early years of their Mexican occupation. The play has been called a pageant of perseverance because throughout both the words and the music the theme which is expressed in Joanquin Miller's lines "He gained a world; he gave that world its grandest lesson, On! Sail On!" has been stressed con- tinuously. The play was written by Mrs. John [J. Cuddy, supervisor of English liter- ature at the State Teachers college in | San Francisco. Much of the music | was written by her colleague, Mrs. Mary Weaver McCauley, supervisor of music at the same college. Some ad- ditional music was written by Miss Katherine Ramsay, formerly music teacher at the Skokie school, and more added this year by Mr. Griff Lathrop, now supervisor. of music in Winnetka. The performance will begin at 7:30, as has become customary for children's Robert Blessing, of Evanston, Thurs- tdav, October 1, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles "handler of Evanston. Mrs. Welch vas a matron of honor and Mr. Welch served the groom as best man. Oe Mrs. M. E. Kordick, 824 Foxdale avenue, 'will entertain the Hubbard Woods Card Party circle of the Sa- cred Heart parish, Fridav, October 16, at the Parish House. The public is cordially invited to attend the affair. Chae The Winnetka Chapter, Number 942, |O. ES. will hold a stated meeting | Monday, October 12, at the Temple, at 7:45 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. Initiation will take place. Purer Because Carbonated Full Quart Brick a ' ) 0 341 Special . This Week MALTED MILK, CHOCOLATE and NEW YORK ICE CREAM With WALNUTS FOR SALE AT Adams' Pharmaey, 782 Elm St. G. Matteoni Bros, 742 Elm St. North Shore Pharmacy Hubbard Woods Ristow Confectionery Hubbard Woods Pharmacy Kenilworth Pharmacy plays given in the public schools. It is a play for children, by children, celebrating appropriately one of the nation's significant anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. Medard Welch, 1015 Oak street, were members of the Miss Katherine Chandler's wedding party when she became the bride of Dr. | | GLORIOUS PUMPS FASHION'S EDICT NTRANCING new Pumps are daily arriving. We've pictured one of the pleasing new creations--in black satin and Patent Leather has the call. For repairing, we use the very best material and guar- , antee the workmanship. WINNETKA SHOE STORE | H. Luensman, Prop. Hours 7 a. m. Saturdays 7 a. m. . to to 7:30 p. m. 9:30 p. m. : Slate and Tile Roofing Sheet Metal Work Slate Walks and Terraces Interior or Exterior WILLIAM L. WENTE Sheet Metal Contractor Phone Winn. 225 874 Center St., Hubbard Woods Good Service, Good Pure Food, Courteous Treatment, Reasonable Prices. Always featured at this Restaurant 'The place where eating is a pleasure" Cameo Restaurant and Lunch Room 551 Lincoln Avenue Joe Stoner & Co. 550 Center St. Phone Win. 344 PAINT of all kinds. Tubes and Special colors HELPFUL MONEY SAVING SERVICE FREELY GIVEN ON ALL YOUR PAINT PROBLEMS Rasmesen's store Painting and Decorating STORE

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