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24 WINNETKA TALK October 31, 1925 WINNETKA TALK ISSUED SaTURDaY OF EACH WEEK y LLOYD HOLLISTER, INC. 564 Lincoln Ave. Winnetka, Ill 11222 Central Ave. Wilmette, Ill Telephone. «« . ccs ersessercisns "evtene Winnetka 2000 PelePROME. «vs «sone sis PES Tv ie Wilmette 1920 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE ............ $2.00 A YEAR All communications must be accompanied by the namo and address of the writer, Articles for pub- lication should reach the editor by Thursday noon to insure appearance in current issue. Resolutions. of condolence, cards of thanks, obituary, poetry, notices of entertainments or other affairs where an admittance charge will be made or a collection taken, will be charged at regular advertising rates. Kntered at the post office at Winnetka, Illinois, as mail matter of the second class, under the act of March 3, 1879. Wages Glory of warrior, glory of orator, glory of song, Paid with a voice flying by to be lost on an endless sea-- Glory of Virtue, to fight, to right the wrong; Nay, but she aim'd not at glory, no lover of glory, she; Give her the glory of going on, and still to be. The wages of sin is death! if the wages of Virtue be dust, Would she have heart to endure for the life of the worm and the fly? - She desires no isles of the blest, no quiet seats of the just, To rest in a golden grove, or to bask in a summer sky. Give her the wages of going on, and not to die. --Tennyson. Chambers of Commerce F each of the three towns--Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe--there is an active, enterprising chamber of commerce. These organizations include in their membership practically all the business and professional people in their respective communities. All of these bodies are officered by men of ex- perience and judgment. In general the aims of these three organ- izations are identical ; namely, the fostering of civic pride and the extending and strengthening of co-operation between business and residential interests. They recognize that these north shore towns are primarily residential suburbs and that the object of the owners of stores and offices is not to build up big business and profes- sional organizations but rather to serve ade- quately the needs of the townspeople. The chambers of commerce know very well that this co-operation will do more to strengthen justifiable civic pride than any other activity, however ambitious and stren- uous it may be. They know that a commu- nity is a group of people living together to achieve common purposes for the common good. Return of the Meeting House E is a rather general practice among us moderns te deplore the slackening hold that the church has upon the people of the 'community. We remember, by hearsay if not by actual experience, the time when the church was the center of the social life of the community, a meeting house in every sense of the word. Tt was confidently ex- pected that every child should, upon arriv- ing at years of understanding of the step taken, seek membership in the organiza- tion which held all those of the adult world with which he came in contact. It was a terrible thing to be excluded from fellow- ship in the church body. Times change, and with other changes that have been wrought is the separation of the church from most of the social activ- ities of the people who compose it. Many and varied rival institutions have sprung up to attract. The church has ceased to be the meeting house, has become only one of the many places in which people gather for the inspiration that comes from contact with one's fellowmen. Evidence is constantly increasing that there is recognition of the loss that has been sustained in this change in the char- acter of the church, this surrender of claim upon the attention and loyalty of the peo- ple grouped about it. Everywhere there is a growing tendency to restore the House of God to its old place of influence in the lives of the community, to make it once more the meeting house where folk, young and old, delight to gather, not only to wor- ship and to pray, but to enjoy the compan- ionship of kindred souls. Every advance to- ward this end is in the way of progress in the restoration of the church to that high place in the life of the community that it once held. "How" Books ATELY from one of the Western states it was announced that there was an ever-increasing demand for "how" books, treatises on how to do this or that--car- pentry, bee culture, home decoration, all the various activities that go to the building up of better homes and better com- munities. And it is not primarily because the patrons of the library wish to know how to do in the most approved manner the thing that is done. but because they are learning to turn to books for help. There is additional satisfaction to be de- rived from the fact that once the library habit is formed and acquaintance with its advantages established, the demand for other books than those of the "how" group will also grow. With a volume on chicken raising will go one on travel, perhaps, or a biography of someone who has helped to make the world what it is today. It all makes for a broader culture and a more contented people. A reader is never a mal- content, because there is always to be had cheering and inspiring companionship in books. They removed the bundle racks and put in the ads. Then they returned the bundle racks slightly changed as to form and style. Next they said,"On penalty of pay- ing a big cash fare or being put off the train, sell us your 10 and 25 ride tickets at 20 per cent discount and be quick about it. Hurry up or you'll lose your place in the line!" O well! Maybe our income tax will be lower next year. North shore organizations, whether churches or clubs, are to be praised for the positive way which they employ in dealing with certain problems. For example, the problem of how on Hallowe'en to keep boys happy and yet not destructive might have been sidestepped, and the aforesaid boys allowed to make themselves nuisances. But in our north shore towns the problem is at- tacked and Hallowe'en parties arranged, thus benefiting not only the boys but also peace-loving property holders. THIS AND THAT Until We Find a Title WHAT PRICE LIFE Ah, the life of a man-- What is it worth today. What is its' price on West Madison Street, Or on Wilson, : Where the coryphees meet-- Is it worth more when decked In a bulging vest? How much for a life with sagging shoulders And caved-in chest. Does the speculating moneyed-man hold life On a higher plane, Than the yegg who kills For selfish gain? And the medic--does he yield, As the War-dogs, Who pass the bloodied dead Upon the field? And the man of God who loud proclaims Such an one the tool of Hell-- Does he reason with life, as well As the jurist who shouts, instead-- "Hang by the neck until you are dead!" Ah, the life of a man-- What is it worth today. --Doris L. Ah! So The Brunettes Also Carry Them! "2 Armed Girl Bandits Rob Taxi Driver, Take Cab." "Blonde and Brunette Dis- play Guns, Intimidate Helpless Man." (A head line taken from a recent issue of the Chievepost.) CHEERFULNESS Cheer up, my Friend--the sun's not thru his giv- ing joy to me and you; although his face you can- not see, don't think he's gone forever; we must learn to think that somewhere new the sun is shining thru the blue. Don't get down-hearted, keep a smile. This cloud won't last a long long while. ou'd be surprised if you but knew, just how much good a smile can do. Keep smiling, whistle, sing a song--the day won't seem one half as long and dreary. While your work you plan, look up, be brave, and grin; you can do twice as much if you but try to work and laugh instead of sigh. Remember now, the sun is shining, behind the clouds. There's a silver lining to every trial. It's really up to you, to see what cheerfulness can do. --AMY-ABILITY. We welcome you, Amy! Little Polly Anna has been wishing for a sister for some time. FROM AFAR Just one afternoon we were together-- We drove and danced, We dined and laughed together Ana we talked and talked . . . . . From that one day - I have the stuff For an eternity of dreams. Burro JoE. Try This With Your Puns And Coffee! Bardoff writes in to inquire: "When Henry Ford's Synthetic Cow gets into action will the Cowslip be out of a job?" Who Said the Male Was the Stronger Sex? We noted in a recent news item where a bride- groom fainted away three times during the cere- mony but after being revived was able to start on his honeymoon. Must be worse than graduat- ing from a college. Smoked Glasses for Men; Soon the Thing! "Milady's Sox to Twinkle with Mock Gems This Year," is the latest word from the fashion experts. SPORT DOPE Having finally picked a winner and cashed in on it, we're going to ride on our reputation this week. Only to whisper in your ear that it is ru- mored back in our old home state that the U. of Michigan has a FOOTBALL TEAM. RC a} BE al