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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 26 Feb 1927, p. 19

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February 26, 1927 WINNETKA TALK Bie 17 5 SCOUTS IN CONTEST . FAMED ARTISTS T0 BE Several troops of the North Shore High Grade : PROGRAM area will meet tonight at the Kenil- Upholstering and Cabinet Work ON FESTIVAL worth Center, for an inter-troop con- : test in knot-tying, signalling, first aid, of the finest workmanship Austral, Lewis, Loring, Braslau, 804 Bre-byieiction: The public is in: We specialize in Antique Furniture, repairs and re-finishing. Johnson, Tibbett and Levitski . Hair Mattresses and Springs made to order. Among Soloists The glow from State street, Chicago D Choice Antiques for Sale ot Oak be --tt 1d' t brilliantly lighted rapery : 08 Oa . The fame that has been brought to Sreet--gs ee aon for 100 miles . Lo] Vbelatery H. SG. Lindwall wi one the north shore as a result of the|a clear night. adres, stablis om. 14% splendid series of concerts given each year in Patten gymnasium, Evanston, |) Ss ssssssss ess aves ersssevresvrsscrssecsesssoverees is sure to be augmented this year be- EE ------ a a a ' g cause of the exceptional character of the offerings that are to be made. The nineteenth North Shore Music Festival will take place from May 23 to 28, inclusive, the seats for the series of concerts ranging from $5 to $16, ac- cording to location. There are to be five concerts this season, instead of the customary six. The assisting artists who will appear as soloists are all of the first rank and have proved their popularity. They form an imposing array, as follows: sopranos, Florence Austral, Mary Lew- A is and Louise Loring; contraltos, Doris Doe and Sophie Braslau; tenors, Ed- ward Johnson and Paul Althouse; baritones, Horace Stevens and Law- rence Tibbett; pianist, Mischa Levit- ski. The selections include one outstand- wr . . . | 1 ing novelty that will be certain to attract great interest. This is the "Sea Symphony," by Vaughan Wil- | liams, an English composer who is I rapidly coming to the front because of the beauty and power of his composi- tions. The score of the symphony calls for two vocal soloists in addition to the full orchestra. The assisting art- ists will be Florence Austral, soprano, and Horace Stevens, baritone. A strong array of musical forces has been assembled under the supervision of Peter Christian Lutkin, musical di- rector. These will include the Chicago Symphony orchestra, with Frederick stock conducting, the regular chorus of 600, a special chorus of 1,500 voices, of which John W. Beattie is conductor and the a cappella choir. The organ will also be heard. The concerts have been arranged as follows : . May 23. "Elijah" which will give an opportunity to hear Horace Stevens, baritone, who is one of the greatest exponents of the part of Elijah who has ever appeared on the concert stage. Louise Loring, soprano; Doris Doe, contralto; Paul Althouse, tenor, the regular chorus, a cappella choir and orchestra also will be heard. May 24. First half, Beethoven pro- gram, with Mischa Levitski, pianist, as soloist. Second half, Edward Johnson, the popular tenor, with orchestra. May 26 First half, Florence Austral, soprano, with orchestra. Second half, "Sea Symphony," with Miss Austral and Horace Stevens, baritone, as as- sisting artists. May 28. Afternogn, Children's con- cert. Sophie Braslau, contralto, with orchestra and special chorus of 1,500 _--. voices. } May 28. Evening. Miscellaneous pro- gram, with Mary Lewis, soprano, and Lawrence Tibbett, baritone. Evanston Shop Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Evenings TEE@ UB Henry C.Lytton & Sons . State and Jackson--Chicago + Orrington and Church--Evanston ck w------------------ N ,. bh, In Our Evanston Shop That Far Surpasses Any Previous Event! This Time It Is Made Up Entirely of 45, *50, *55 and '60 Society Brand TOPCOATS In the Correct Styles, Colors and Patterns for Spring--Priced for the Rest of This Month Only 3 8 New Coats that have never been in stock before--the manufacturer's surplus--in four leading models for Spring. BH ---------- Sy ENJOY SCOUT COURSE An enthusiastic group of present and prospective scout leaders gathered at the training course, last Monday night, at the Wilmette Baptist church. The sixth session of the course will be held at the same place, Monday, Febru- ary 28. Mr. and Mrs. Mordie A. Mummert, 206 Woodstock avenue, and their daughters, Danesi and Mordine, are leaving Kenilworth today to spend a month in Miami and Havana. No toll charge to phone our Evanston Shop -- Call Winnetka 188 B . A ib Ue... de i ll, ss Pwr Yi------------------ OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOO o | Rh be i aati atiy 4 A AR AI aia lihehlio (fies (foo (L.A fl i= Set (te ol SRST Ic A. a------ = --

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