28 WINNETKA TALK January 22, 1927 North Shore Society Finds Usual Mid-Winter Activity Riding Club Elects New Officers; Gives Report of Progress BY MARGERY WINDES As a result of a meeting held at the University club Thursday noon, Janu- ary 13, at 12:30, the following north shore men have been elected officers and members of the board of directors of the Indian Hill Riding club. After serving as vice-president of this active and most prosperous club for two years, and after serving as president for two years, C. Colton Daughaday of Winnetka is retiring from the list of officers, to become one of the members of the board. Ernest H. Hicks of Winnetka has been elected president; Arthur M. Cox, vice president; Harry E. Miller, secre- tary; and Howard W. Fenton, treas- urer. In addition to the officers who automatically serve on the board, the following men will be included in the list of directors: Donald Dallas, Mark W. Cresap, C. Colton Daughaday, Don- ald F. McPherson, Martin Lindsay, Walter F. Wallace, Henry A. Gardner and Stephen A. Foster. The annual meeting of the Indian Hill Riding club was held at the club- house Monday, January 10, at which time an accounting of the year's activi- ties and president's and treasurer's reports were made, and plans for the new year were discussed. Under the direction of C. Colton Daughaday, the club has an interesting financial report of progress to make, as well as a splendid report of building activities, and general interest in the club as evidenced by the number of active members, and horses stabled. There is space for the stabling of fifty horses at present, with provision made in space to accommodate fifty more if expansion is necessary. The saddle room is adequate and adapted to the purposes of such a room. The women's and children's lounge is fitted out conveniently and furnished attrac- tively. Comfortable living quarters for the head groom and the grooms are provided. The kennels with six pairs of hounds, and accommodations for twelve pairs are in use, and twelve horses are owned by the club for members' use. Of interest to those not acquainted with equipment well- organized stables must have, are the electrical clipping machines, coolers, blankets, hunting fences and halters, also owned by the club. There are ninety-five members and more than twenty non-members have had guest privileges extended to them. With this record back of them, and with a regular schedule of drag hunts, early morning and evening rides show- ing the actual activities of the club, another season of pleasure awaits members announcement is made that a new jumping ring is being built, 700 feet around, for exercising and riding the horses. It has been called one of the best of its kind in this region and is being newly tiled and covered with fresh dirt. While some riding clubs have been forced out of existence through poor business management, the Indian Hill club can boast of a net operating profit for the year of $5,502. Evidence of the-keen interest in rid- ing that is being developed by the club, lies in the fact that winter riding is almost as popular as spring and fall riding. The drag hunts are of course discontinued until better weather and ground conditions, but brisk canters in the early morning and afternoon are still enjoye | by many active members. cn Elect New Officers to Work for Dorcas Home Mrs. Henry T. Smith of 710 Bluff street, Glencoe, was elected president of the Dorcas Home board at Deer- field at the annual meeting held Mon- day, January 10, at Mrs. Smith's home. Assisting Mrs. Smith in her duties as president, will be Mrs. Arthur H. Woodward of 685 Ardsley road, Win- netka, as first vice-president; Mrs. Stanley H. Simpson of 1040 Starr road, Winnetka, as second vice-president; Mrs. Perry S. Eade of Evanston, as recording secretary; Mrs. Percy Brad- street of 475 Cedar street, Wnnetka, as corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Walter G. Blake of Evanston, as treas- urer. Reports of committees and plans for the new year were made and formulat- ed at this meeting. The health report for the children in the home indicated little ill-health save for a slight period of contagion. The report was made that donations of clothes and foods had been most welcome and satisfactory. During the year two interesting so- cial events took place, one the tea given in October to the teachers of the Deerfield public school, as evidence of the appreciation of the board in behalf of the children living in the house, and the other the marriage of Miss Anne Jane Ardiss, superintendent of the home for thirteen years since its be- ginning in Evanston, to Rev. John Agnew of Sherry, Wis. Forty-three children have been taken care of in the home during the year. Churches and societies in and around Chicago have donated parties and Christmas presents to make the life of the youngsters happier. The annual budget, in addition to the donated gro- ceries and clothing, amounted to $10,446.18, it is announced. Many Glencoe, Winnetka and Wil- mette residents are vitally interested in this home, and have been generous in their help. Circle Bridge The New Trier circle is busy making preparations for a large benefit bridge Friday, Jaguary 28, at 2 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. H. Edmund Scheerer, 250 Poplar street. Mrs, Joseph Gibson and Mrs. Sherman B. Orwig will act as assisting hostesses. Mrs. Jesse H. Barnes will be in charge of tables. Mrs. Gibson has consented to sing a group of songs. As the proceeds are to be used in purchasing materials to be converted into warm garments so much needed at this time, it is desired that every member make an effort to be present. Next Music Group Program The North Shore Music Afternoon rroup will give a program of excep- tional interest to guests and members, both former and present, Tuesday, January 25, at 2:30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Aaron Younker of 349 Sheridan road, Winnetka. Corinne Frada Pick, (Mrs. Albert Pick, Jr.) of 568 Cherry street, Win- netka will give two groups of compo- sitions of Brahm and Chopin. George Perlman, violinist, will play a group of violin selections accompanied by George H. Shapiro. The regular meeting of the Evans- ton Smith college club, took place Wednesday, January 12, at the home of Mrs. Charles E. Ware of 1021 Jud- son avenue, Evanston. Mrs. James Morrisson, president of the Illinois League of Women Voters, addressed the club. Young Matrons Meet for Book Discussion Under the direction of Miss Eleanor Perkins of Evanston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Perkins, a group of twenty-five young married women in Glencoe, Winnetka and Evanston, are meeting every two weeks for the pur- pose of hearing in detail about one of the newest non-fiction books. Miss Perkins, who has recently re- turned from abroad, brings to the group a wealth of experience and knowledge of literature. Each meet- ing is devoted to a combination discus- sion and review of a book, to gain a thorough understanding by members of this group of the purpose and view- point of the author. Count Kisserling's book on marriage, a series of essays, was discussed by Miss Perkins af the first meeting of the year, held at the home of Mrs. Albert Clarke Goodnow of 439 Hazel avenue, Glencoe, Friday, January 14, at 2 o'clock. Plans Progressing for Burns Dinner Tuesday Preparations are underway for the sixth annual Burns night, to be held at Community House, Tuesday, Jan- uary 25, under the auspices of the North Shore British American Social club. Andrew P. Canning of 889 Sheri- dan road, will address the club. In order to carry out the spirit of this dinner given in the memory of Bobbie Burns, the menu will be truly Scotch from the Haggis down to the Scotch dessert at the end of the meal. Entertainment in keeping with the evenigg will be supplied and the motto for guests and members will be a "A Nicht wi' Burns." Tickets may be purchased either at the door, or reservations made at Win- netka 1434. Unique Birthday Party Bobette Joy Rosenau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Rosenau of 140 Hazel avenue, Glencoe, celebrated her birthday this past week, by sharing her day and presents with other chil- dren. Fach child in her grade at the Hawthorn school, brought a present to school, then all she gifts were as- sembled and sent to the Home for Destitute and Crippled Children in Chicago. The next day, Miss Bobette entertained a group of her friends at a party in her home. Announce Marriage Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pease, 320 Leicester road, Kenilworth, announce the marriage of their daughter, Bea- triceBurghalter, to Robert Woodruff on Friday evening, January 14. Rev- erend Leland H. Danforth performel the ceremony which took place at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. John C. McKeown eof 935 South Private road, Hubbard Woods, entertained at dinner in honor of their daughter Winifred, preceding the North Shore Theatre guild's per- formance of "Henry IV," given at the Skokie school. RR Mrs. Walter T. Fisher of 1051 Cherry street entertained at a tea in honor of her sister, Miss Frances Dummer of Chicago, on Fuesday after- noon, January 11. Miss Dummer is psychiatrist of the Winnetka schools. Shut-Ins Society Is Busy With Its Mid-Winter Plans The annual meeting of the Vo- cational Society for Shut-Ins, of which Mrs. J. Waller Marshall of 674 Prospect avenue, Winnetka is pres- ident, will take place Monday, January 31, at the Fortnightly, 120 Bellevue place, Chicago. Luncheon will be served at 12 o'clock, followed by a business meeting, reports of committees and officers, and a music program. In addition, the committee is arranging for a speaker to address the club. At this luncheon, the nominating committee will present its ticket for officers of the coming year which will be taken up at the board meeting Tues- dav, February 1. The society not only is planning for its meetings, but is busily engaged in preparing for the annual "marked- down" sale in its work rooms at 112 East Walton place, Chicago, Wednes- day, Thursday, and Friday, January 26. 27, and 28. Everything in the shop will be marked down in price {from linens. pillows, baby blankets, sweaters, and novelties, to hooked rugs. New Garden Club Officers The Winnetka Garden club met at the home of Mrs. Rush C. Butler on T.ocust road Wednesday afternoon, January 19, and elected officers for the coming vear. Mrs. C. Colton Daugha- dav was elected president. Other officers chosen are: Mrs. Ste- phen A. Foster. first vice-president; Mrs. A. Ballard Bradley, second vice- president; Mrs. Richard W. Walsh, secretary: Mrs. George Stanley Parker. treasurer; Mrs. Rudolph Matz, Mrs. Hevliger deWindt, members at large; Mrs. A. C. Maynard, chairman of membership committee; Mrs. C. D. Dallas, chairman of program commit- tee. Mrs. Eddy, president of the Garden club of Evanston, gave a talk on civic work in Evanston during the after- noon. To Tell Experiences The annual experience meeting held bv the Ladies' Aid society of the North Shore Methodist Episcopal church, Glencoe, will take place, Tuesday, Jan- uary 25, at the church. The meeting will be an "all-day" affair, with lunch- eon served at 12:30 o'clock. The interesting program planned will be the recounting of the methods used by members of the society, to earn money. Each member earns money during the year to be turned in toward the church fund at this annual meet- ing. The money must be earned in some definite way, and the ways and means explained. Marry in Winnetka Mr. and Mrs. F. Thomas Morris, who now are stopping at the Georgian hotel, have announced the marriage of their sister, Mrs. Earl Wharton, to Ar- thur William Reebie, January 15 at Winnetka. After May 1, Mr. and Mrs. Reebie are to reside at 940 Hill road, Winnetka. Mrs. Laird Bell of 1352 Tower road is giving a dinner this evening in honor of Basil Sydney who has come on from New York to play in the North Shore Theatre guild's performance of "Henry IV." --C-- The Walden Road circle will meet Monday, January 24, at 2 o'clock, at Coyne, the home of Mrs. Theodore 597 Provident avenue. TTR