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a March 13, 1926 WINNETKA TALK OFFER FLAG AWARD IN VOTING COMPETITION Izaak Walton League Names New Villages as Contestants in Ballot Race The Winnetka chapter of the Izaak Walton league of America as its con- tribution to the effort to induce the voters of the north shore towns of Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka and Glencoe to go to the polls on April 13 and vote, and to further encourage this practice at succeeding primar) elections for the selection of candidates for State and County offices, will pre sent a beautiful American Flag and standard to the village in New Trier township in which the largest per centage of registered and qualified voters shall vote. In its announcement of this highly commendable movement, it set forth in the following over the signatures of the officers of the Winnetka chap- ter, the point is stressed that the chap- ter is not concerned with how the people vote, but is is very vitally con- cerned that they shall vote. The league is a non-partisan non-political organi- zation but it considers that im order to affect its purpose, "it must foster and conserve the citizenship of our men and women." Permanent Award The prize flag, in order to become the permanent property of one of the villages, must, according to the pro- visions of the donors, have been won four times by such village. The presi- dents in the four villages have con- sented to act as judges in this contest of good citizenship, and between now and election date the flag will be dis- played and the contest explained in Je schools and elsewhere in the several villages. Dr. James O. Ely, president of the Winnetka chapter is credited with originating this vote-stimulating idea in which he at once received an en- thusiastic approval ard support of the entire board of directors. The other members of the board are A. M. Ferry, sécretary; Frank F. Ferry, treasurer; Norman K. Anderson, Percival Hunter and Judge Charles M. Thomson. The Winnetka chapter, which is now about one year old, and in which all the four villages above mentioned are repre- sented, has a membership of 150. The national organization is only four years old, and yet in that brief period has attained a membership of 120,000, with local chapters from one end of the country to the other. The official announcement of the offer being made by the Winnetka chapter of the Izaak Walton league, follows = Official Announcement "To the Public in the Towns of Wil- mette, Kenilworth, Winnetka and Glencoe: fl "The Winnetka chapter of the Izaak Walton league of America desires to present an American flag and stan- dard to the City or village in New Trier township in which the largest percentage of registered and qualified voters shall vote at the coming prim- ary election April 13, 1926, to select candidates for State and County of- fices. "The Izaak Walton league is an or- ganization formed primarily for the purpose of conserving for ourselves and our children the forests and open places of the country. It is not prim- arily interested in any candidate. It is a 'non-paitisan non-political br- ganization, but it considers that in or- der to affect its purpose, it must fos- ter and conserve the citizenship of our men and women. It is not con- - concerned with how the people vote, but it is very vitally concerned that they shall vote. If the people are to have a voice in the government, the spirit of patriotism must be fostered sc that every man and woman will do (Continued on page 36) Show War Film at Center the dates of the famous war pictures, * Signal corps, during the offensive, and which are said to be the best pictures of the kind ever produced. They will be given at Community House under the auspices of Winnetka Post No. 10, of the American Legion. The proceeds will go into the service fund of the post. Persons who have seen these pictures are very enthusiastic in praise of them, and say they are particularly interesting from a local point of view as it is possible to distinguish some of the Winnetka men, especially those of the 149th Field Artillery, comprising so many Winnetkans and in com- mand of Col. Henry J. Reilly, then a Winnetka resident. Wednesday and Thursday evenings of next week, March 17 and 18, are | 'Illinois in France," taken by the U. S. HEAR ENTERTAINERS Have Spe- Plan Big Winnetka Legion--a'res to cial Program Monday; Minstrel Show At the meeting of the Winnetka Post No. 10, American Legion, Mon- day night, March 15, an entertainment will be furnished by several members f the st who have not been on its iprograffidifor several years. After giv- ng their program, the entertainers will lead the members of the Post in sing- ing. . Plans for the annual entertainment will be developed at the meeting. The Post has decided to give a minstrel show, which will be produced some time in April. It is planned to make the performance in every sense a ser- vice man's show, similar to the Division shows which toured the American areas in France after the Armistice, at which time arose such famous songs as "Every evening, they right dress." The chairman of the Minstrel show com- mittee is Thomas J. Lynch. Annouficement will also be made at the meeting of plans for the dedication of the United States Veterans Bureau hospital at- Great Lakes, which will take place about the middle of May. Winnetka Post did great service in se- curing this hospital for Illinois and in recognition for this service will have charge of the speakers' program and invitation of guests at the dedication exercises. A representative of the Post will also present the spade and trowel | used in the dedication ceremony. The ceremony will be in charge of the Posts from Lake County and the northern part of Cook with George A. McKin- lock Post of Lake Forest at the head. It is planned to produce a pageant with bands from Great Lakes and Fort Sheridan and the fife and drum corps from Racine, and with soldiers from Ft. Sheridan and sailors from Great Lakes. After the ceremony there will be an inspection of the hospital by the public. The speakers' program is not vet ready to be announced. BEGIN SPRING SPORTS With the near approach of spring, seasonal sports arg already in evidence on the campus at the North Shore Country Day school. The basketball season is rapidly drawing to a close and soft ball and tug-o-war already engage the attention of the students after hours. Urge Passage of Sheppard- Towner Bill There are two bills before the Federal Congress now in which the League of Women Voters is particularly interest- ed. All members of the Winnetka league have been urged to write their senators and representatives regarding them. The first is the Sheppard-Towner Bill. In the House it is Bill No. 775, and has been referred to the inter-state and foreign affairs committee. In the Senate it is Bill No. 2696, and has been referred to the education and labor committee, Representative ~~ Henry Rathbone 'has written the local league saying definitely that he favors. the passage of the bill, but representative Carl R. Chindblom, is non-committal, stating that he will give the matter his "careful attention." Members of the league are urged to write Mr. Rathbone to endorse his stand and to Mr. Chind- blom to let him know how many of his constituents are. strongly in favor of the bill. . The other matter about which the League feels concerned is the Garrett- Wadsworth Amendment. The league is thoroughly opposed to this measure which, if passed, they pointed out, would make it virtually impossible to ever again amend the constitution. The league feels that this is an extremely dangerous step to take as it is always impossible to foresee or imagine fully the needs of the distant future. This bill has been in the hands of the judi- ciary committee of the House but was scheduled for a hearing. Friday, March 12 league members are urged to write heir repesentatives to vote against this 111. . Women's Class to Hear of St. Paul's Teaching At the meeting of the Adult Women's class of the Winnetka Congregational church, this Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, the Rev. James Austin Rich- ards will talk on the subject, "The Main Points in the Religious Teachings of St. Paul." The study club will meet Monday with Mrs. Ernest P. Bartlett 351 Ridge avenue, at which time Mr. Richards will speak on the subject, "Hebrew Prophets." i BENJAMIN ALLEN HOME BOUGHT FOR $500,000 E. E. Stults Realty Company Negotiates Record Transac- tion in Winnetka The magnificent Benjamin Allen estate in Winnetka was purchased by Charles M. Hayes, president of the Chicago Motor club, for an indicated £500,000. Beniamin C. Allen, executor and trustee of his father's estate, was the seller. This estate fronting over 508 feet on Sheridan road, and with full riparian rights, is one of the :moted show places of this part of the eoun- try, and likewise is of the few larger estates to change hands in the Past twenty years. The improvements consist of what is considered the finest steel and stone residence in the middle west, having heen especially designed by Benjamin H. Marshall, of Marshall and Fox, architects; a large garage of similar construction, a smaller residence of fourteen rooms, and a greenhouse. Beautifully Landscaped - The estate is beautifully land- scaped and wooded, and the terraced approach to the beach especially at- tractive. With the exception of per- sonal belongings, all of the furnish- ings went in the transaction and in- clude some of the rarest furniture, tapestries, and paintings in the coun- try. The estate has not been used ex- tensively by the sellers since the death of Benjamin Atlen, about two years ago. Benjamin Allen was the founder of Benjamin Allen and company, whole sale jewelers: The 'property will be renovated completely and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Hayes aout March 15 Elmer E. Stults, of E. E. Stults Realty company, and Harold J. Betty, of the Harold J. Betty company, were the brokers representing all parties in the transaction. Legal details were handled by Joseph H. Braun, general counsel of the Chicago Motor club, for Mr. Hayes, and by Winston, Strawn and Shaw for Mr. Allen, : The deal sets a new record value for north shore property of its type. Young Men's Class Will Hold Discussion Series The Young Men's class of the Win- netka Congregational Church school will begin Sunday a short series of dis- cussions based upon Dr. Harry Emer- son Fosdick's book, "The Modern Use of the Bible." Richard: Stoddard will lead the discussion this week, and other members of the class will take the sub- sequent topics. The bowling party last Thursday proved quite successful, and it is planned to hold some kind of a social or athletic event every two weeks. All young men over high school age are welcome to the class, which meets at 10 o'clock every Sunday morn= ing, in the north Neighborhood room of the Community House. of Former Winnetka Girl i Comes On for Wedding Mrs. James Adams (formerly Miss Katherine Mordock) arrived from San Francisco March 5. This is the first: time Mrs. Adams has returned to her home since she left here as a bride over a year ago. i § _ Many . social affairs are being ar- ranged for Mrs. Adams by her Win- netka friends, and Mrs. Adams herself will be hostess at a Kitchen Shower on Monday, March 15, for Miss Bar- bara Nicholls, who will be a bride of this month, her marriage to Charles Ingram Bernard, III, taking place March 20. 3