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ne BE January 9, 1924 WINNETKA TALK CHURCH INVITES TO CONFERENCE NIGHTS Winnetka Congregational Church || Offers Special Discussions of Vital Problems Announcement is made this week of one of the most unusual series of meet- | ings ever planned in Winnetka--"Six Conference Nights" at Community House, to be held on Wednesday eve- nings for six weeks, beginning Jau- uary 27 Sponsored by the Winnetka Congre- gational church the meetings are open to everyone in the community for the discussion of some vital and interest- ing religious and community problems. Those attending the conference will have the privilege of choosing one of the three following lecture and discus- sion groups : "Recent Discoveries About the Bi- ble," under the leadership of the Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin. "The Race Problem in American Cities--especially in Winnetka," under the leadership of Dr. J. W. F. Davies. "Modern Teaching Methods," under the leadership. of Willard W. Beatty, principal of Skokie school. Open With Supper As planned, each conference will open with a supper at 6:30 in Matz hall, to be served by the Women's society of the church. At 7:20, the gathering will divide into the three groups enum- erated above, and the discussions will continue until 8:15 when a lecture will be given in the auditorium of the church by Prof. Harris F. Rall of Northwestern university. While the subject of Prof. Rall's series of lectures has not been definite- ly announced, it is understood that he will deal with the most vital subject before religious thinking people today --the effect of the theory of evolution on relieious thought. The reputation which Professor Rall has for interes:c- ing, dynamic lectures and the vital sub- ject matter upon which he will touch bid fair to fill the church auditorium to overflowing. Want Reservations Promptly Because the group which will study "The Race Problem in American Ci- ties" is to be purely a discussion group, it is planned to limit the memership to 25 persons, and it is important that everyone who wishes to hear all sides of this problem freely and dispassion- ately argued in an open forum make reservations at the earliest possible date. Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin, who will lead the group in study of "Recent Discoveries About the Bible" is the new associate minister of Winnetka Congre- gational church. New light upon the origin of the Bible has come from many recent archeological expeditions, and the modern viewpoints which Mr. Goodwin will outline should be excep- tionally interesting. Beatty Is Authority No one can speak with better author- ity than Mr. Beatty on "Modern Edu- cational Methods," and it is expected that a large group interested in the most advanced viewpoint on educa- tional matters will find his lectures of absorbing interest. These sessions will have special value for teachers in the Church school. Discussion will fol- low the lecture. The committee in charge of "Six Conference Nights" wishes to empha- size that the conference is open to everyone in the community, regardless of church affiliations. Also, no charge is to be made for attendance at any of the meetings, nor will any offerings be taken. A nominal charge to cover the cost of the suppers will be made. Those who cannot attend the suppers are free to attend any of the meetings. Talks of Laws Harold P. Castle, state representative from this district, will discuss matters pertaining to past accomplishments and advisable future legislation in the Illi- nois General Assembly before the Win- netka branch of the Winnetka League of Women Voters next Monday. He is regarded as one of the leading figures in the lower house and has always been an exponent of progres- sive legislation. Evanston Junior League Ball Will Attract Society The annual ball of the Junior League day, January 26. Dancing will be- gin at 9 o'clock, Spike Hamilton of the Opera club furnishing the music. Entertainment will be given by the league members at 11 o'clock, and re- freshments will be served later. The proceeds from the sale of tickets vill go to the various Evanston char- 'ties which the members of the league help to support by individual work throughout the year. These charities are, the Occupational Therapy depart- ment, the Library, and the Afternoon Clinics of the Evanston hospital; six Infant Welfare stations; the United Charities of Evanston; and the Day Nursery. Those in charge of the ball are Mrs. Walter Rompel, chairman; Miss Betty Shuman, in charge of refreshments; Miss Harriet Thorp, cigarets, punch and flowers; Mrs. Rodney Bliss, pub- licity ; Miss Jean Dawes, tickets; Miss Marian Dawes, music and entertain- ment, Tickets can be obtained from Mrs. Hamilton Walter, 500 South avenue, Glencoe, or from Miss Marian Dawes, 187 Hazel avenue, Glencoe. News Company Occupies Excellent New Quarters A complete line of magazines and periodicals, as well as the myriad other items that go to make up the most ap- proved business of that character, are offered by the Winnetka News com- pany which recently established itself in the new Weisenberg building at Elm and Chestnut streets. The com- pany has been in business in the vil- lage for several years, but, with its new and enlarged location, is antici- | pating the constantly augmented needs | { the community. SEEN THE NEW SIGN? Winnetka's Spirit of Co-operation Ex- emplified in Sign That Directs to Winnetka residents who believe in signs will be glad to know of the brand new sign which has appeared in the village. It is to be seen by walking one block north from either the Win- netka Trust and Savings bank corner or from Weissenberg's new building, both of them on Elm street. It is a sign of the Winnetka spirit--the spirit of co-operation. The sign was designed by Sam Otis. The carpentry work was done by the rupils of the Skokie school under the direction of Mr. Norvell. It was paint- ed by Mr. Rasmesen of the Village Paint Store. The wrought iron work was done by Fred Rummler, a New Trier High school boy who lives in Winnetka. He accomplished his task with the help of the forge, anvil and machine shop tools and with the assist- ance of the Villae blacksmiths, Brady and Happ. The sign was hung by Magnus Martin, caretaker at the Com- munity House and the Congregational church. Most of the valuable work was contributed gratis. The result is an unsually attractive product. Perhaps no other sign ever made came into being through so many agencies, or expressed a higher spirit of co-operation. One is tempted to believe no other village than Winnetka could achieve it. And its bright colors and beauty design please one equally with its method of creation. The sign, hanging on the north side of Spruce street, between Chestnut and Center, announces the Cardinal Tea House, where luncheon, tea and dinner may be had or where special parties may be arranged. As many as 48 have been served at dinner in a sin- gle evening. Much favorable comment upon the tastiness of the meals served has been heard about the village. The Cardinal Tea House is under of Evanston will be held at the Evans- (the management of the Deaconesses ton Country club the evening of Tues- of the Winnetka Congregational church and all proceeds are to be for the ben- efit of the church building fund. New Minister Here to Assume Duties at Congregational Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin and Mrs. Goodwin arrived in Winnetka yester- day from Dundee, Ill. Mr. Goodwin comes to join the ministerial staff at the Winnetka Congregational church. As set forth in an earlier issue of WinNETKA TALK, Mr. Goodwin will in- stitute a regular Sunday evening ser- vice at the church and will share in all branches of its work with the pres- ent ministers, the Rev. James A. Rich- ards, and Dr. J. W. F. Davies. Mr. Goodwin will be present at the morning seryice tomorrow and will as- sist in that service. His home until May first will be at 922 Tower road. On Wednesday evening, January 13th, the church will hold a Fellowship Night in Matz hall of Community House, to which all the parish is in- vited and at which Mr. and Mrs. Good- win will be the guests of honor. Morning worship at the church Sun- day, January 17, will be in recognition of Mr. win's opening ministry. President Ozora S. Davis, of Chicago Theological Seminary will be the prin- cipal speaker. Sunday morning, January 27, Mr. Goodwin will be the preacher. HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The Isaak Walton league of Win- netka will hold its annual meeting Fri- day evening, January 15, in the neigh- borhood room at Community House. Dr. C. O. Schneider, health officer of Winnetka, will talk on Mt. Rainer scenes. Before the program the an- nual election of officers will be held. SIMPSON NEW LEADER OF H. W. ASSOCIATION Hubbard Woods Organization Outlines Important Work for 1926; Name Officers Plans for a year of plentiful activity have been outlined by the new officers and directors of the Hubbard Woods Improvement association, chosen at a recent meeting of the organization. The program contemplates many de- finite improvements in the Hubbard Woods area, prominent among which are the establishment of a permanent stations and the general cleaning-up the Chicago, North Shore and Milwau- kee railway, betterment of traffic con- ditions in the vicinity of the railway stations, and the general cleaning-up of all unsightly spots in the neighbor- hood, including rubbish and dilapidated or uncared-for sign boards and other objectionable features. Many of the problems for the new year will natural- ly be encountered and solved as they present themselves, but the general program stresses the aforementioned items. Has Done Effective Work In recent years the association has been instrumental in materially reduc- ing the dangers at grade crossings and has been responsible for the thorough renovation of the station park area, as well as the establishment of excellent skating facilities for the community. These are simply a few outstanding achievements; the many beneficial works of the association cannot be enumerated and, in many instances, not directly traced, since they were carried through quietly and without preten- tion. The association now numbers about 350 families in its membership, a fact which indicates a thorough represen- tation of the homes in the community. Its growth has been gradual, evidenc- ing the wholesome character of a nor- mal and constant development. Simpson New President At a recent meeting of the board of directors, the following officers wera chosen to guide the association ir 1926: Orval Simpson, president; Edward P. Farwell, vice-president; Erskine Wilder, second vice-president; Mrs. J. C. West, secretary. : Directors are Erskine Wilder, A. Flesham, E. J. Felsenthal, Stanley P. Farwell, Ralph E. Batten, Edward P. Yarwell, George B. Calkins, George H. Miller, Fred J. Hagen, Mrs. Wiley J. Huddle, Orval Simpson, W. E. Zick, Ralph M. Snyder, James Russell and Mrs. J. C. West. The by-laws of the association pro- vide for the election of directors and subsequent selection by them of the officers. Christ Church to Hold Parish Meeting Jan. 18 The annual parish meeting of Christ church will be held at the rectory Mon- dav evening, January 18. This will be both a business and a social meeting. There will be the election of the vestry, reports from various church organiza- tions and election of delegates to the Diocesan convention. Following the business meeting there will be a social hour during which the members of the parish will be the guests of the Rev. and Mrs. E. Ashley Gerhard. ON DETROIT STAGE Miss Maricold Langworthy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Langworthy of 832 Bryant avenue, who is on the professional stage taking part in Tudee's Husband" left last Saturday for Detroit where the William Hodge company is performing at one of the leading playhouses there.