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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 11 Feb 1928, p. 23

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4 February I1, 1928 WINNETKA TALK 21 PROMOTE INTEREST IN SHAKESPEARE MEMORIAL Winnetka Women Participate in Project to Swell Fund for Stratford Theater in England Admirers of Shakespeare and his works in Winnetka and other suburban towns are showing much interest in the efforts of the American Shakespeare Foundation in Cook county which is co-operating with the Memorial fund in England to erect the new memorial theater at Stratford-on-Awvon. It is also planned to establish a permanent company of players to appear at the Stratford theatre during the spring and summer festival seasons and to tour America during the winter. Among those especially interested and active in the work of the American Shakespeare Foundation, are: Mrs. Francis A. Lackner, Mrs. Roswell B. Mason, Mrs. Dennis Crite, Mrs. G. A. Mason, Jr., Mrs. E. G. Trowbridge, Mrs. Arthur W. Cushman, Mrs. E. C. Andrews, Miss Helen A. Andrews. These Winnetka women recently at- tended the first affair of the Chicago committee at The Arts club, Chicago. Miss Ethel Barrymore was guest of honor and Horace J. Bridges, the prin- cipal speaker. Mrs. Hollister Sturges was selected for president and Eames McVeagh named treasurer. The Chi- cago depository is the Continental bank. Observe Shakespeare Week The Chicago committee is making special efforts for the observance of Shakespeare Week, February 13 to 20. The American Shakespeare book, a volume over five feet high, which al- ready contains the names of 7,000 con tributors to the fund, will be brought to Chicago. Chicago hopes to raise $100,000 as its share of the American fund of $1,000,- 000. The first tea brought pledges of several thousand dollars. It is pointed out that Shakespeare belongs to both America and England; in fact to the whole literate world, and in aiding this permanent and beautiful memorial to him everyone is sharing in the work of the Shakespearean tradition. From the standpoint of the majority of people of this country who might never have a chance to visit the Stratford theatre, the notable company which is to be formed, beginning this autumn, and which will play through America thus awakening a new interest in Shakespearean dramas, is of greatest appeal. Destroyed by Fire The famous Stratford theatre, a shrine for lovers of Shakespeare for the past 50 years, was destroyed by fire in 1926. An international competition for a design for the new theatre was ar- ranged and Miss Elizabeth Scott, 27 year old English woman, submitted the winning design. Threshold Players to Present Play for Club The cast has been chosen for "The Bride," a mystery comedy by Stuart Oliver and George M. Middleton, which will be presented by courtesy of the Threshold Players of Glencoe on guest night of the Woman's Library club, Thursday evening, February 16, at the Glencoe school auditorium. The evening is for the entertainment of the husbands and guests of members of the club, and it is planned to make the affair a gala one. There will be incidental music furnished by members of Marshall Field's orchestra. The cast of the play is composed of Robert MacMillan as James, the butler; Miss Helen Martin as Miss Henrietta Travers; Franklin I. Chi- chester as Mortimer, her nephew; Carl I.. Lochner as his younger broth- er, Wilson; Miss Marjorie Miller as Marie Duquesne; Norman Camp as Officer O'Brian; Harry Lochner as Isaac Walter Pelham : Joseph K. Ship- pen as Inspector Gillson; and Harry C. Champlin, IIT as Dr. Sandross. PREACHES HERE WEDNESDAY The Rev. G. F. Hedstrand, editor of the Swedish Covenant Mission news- paper and head of the Covenant Mission Book Concern, will preach the mid- week service of the Christian Fellow- ship church Wednesday evening, Febru- ary 15, at 8 o'clock at the Parish House, Oak street, Winnetka. 25% Discount Before Our Rush Season We will give a special 25% off on all cleaning of Oriental Rugs and Carpets for the month of February. We do this to keep our force of expert help together. Why not take advantage of our offer? Call us up for an estimate. estfiar Sil MAIN STREET -- WILMETTE rotherq "University 5050 Winnetka Debutante Is Hostess at Unique Dinner Miss Elizabeth Pain of Tower road was hostess at an unusually clever and interesting party last Sunday evening. It was carried out on the plan of a night club, with Spanish shawls and blending decorations lending additional atmosphere. In the dining room were small tables on which were lights, and between which the cigaret girl wended her way while the singing waiter and other entertainers gave their lively num- bers As one of the closing affairs of the season, it was a fitting climax to the many splendid ones given by mem- bers of this young set. The Chicago and North Western Railway Woman's club meets next Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Mrs. W. Carson is in charge of the program. Read the Want Ads Otto G. OPPEN CARPENTER CONTRACTOR New Work -- Repairs Estimates Furnished Corner Monroe and Jefferson St. Phone Glenview 106 i .-w EDALE. @ [315 1~Je]o] 2 | RENTAL OF CHAIRS ¥ TABLES Moth Extermination Moving, Packing and Ship- ping of Household Goods PHONE WINN. 1332 SHI CCT re ly enjoyable. practical. the abilities of the student. nn mn HARD AT WORK Of course, when you enjoy your work it is easy to work hard. Creative work cannot be done without enjoyment. Therefore, a modern School of art must be so arranged that the surroundings as well as the problems are thorough- With carefully planned problems that are suited to the capacity and development of the student, the Evanston Academy of Fine Arts aims to make all work done in the classes interesting and enjoyable as well as thoroughly It may be that you are not interested in art, but we are sure you would be interested to see a modern, well- equipped art School and to learn how our methods develop It will be especially interesting next week, as we will have on display some of the beautiful designs created by Mr. Henri Harringer, a member of our faculty who teaches advanced design in our school. The EVANSTON ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS CARL SCHEFFLER, Director Carlson Building Tower, Church and Orrington Telephone Greenleaf 1674 CLC

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