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i. 4 September 8, 1928 WINNETKA TALK 23 CRITIC "MOURNS" END OF RAVINIA'S SEASON Gala Performance Marks Ter- mination of Most Brilliant Program on Record BY RUTHEDA L. PRETZEL Hail and farewell, Ravinia! The gala closing night at Ravinia on Labor Day could not make one entirely free from a sense of mournfulness, for it was with genuine regret that thousands of patrons bade the opera stars adieu until another year. In the seventy-two nights at Ra- vinia, there were thirty-three different operas given. "Martha," "Marouf," "Pagliacci" and "Aida" were given four performances each; nine operas re- ceived three performances each, "The Jewels of the Madonna," (second act), "Fra Diavolo," "Romeo and Juliet," "Manon (Massenet), "Lohengrin," "Andrea Chenier," "Mme. Butterfly," "La Boheme," and "Cavalleria Rust- icana." Fourteen were given twice and six operas once. Two novelties were outstanding, "Marouf," in which Mario Chamlee and Yvonne Gall scored so heavily; and "L'Heure Espagnole," by Ravel, which was immediately popular, but with only a small section of the audience, principally those who knew' French and who have had some ac- quaintance with modern idioms in music. Many of these operas will be played by the Chicago Civic Opera company during the winter, but one looks back with longing to the nights of hearing them out of doors, where so much charm is lent them by the surrounding tall trees, the gay swing- ing lanterns, and the delightfully in- formal spirit of it all. Thanks to Louis Eckstein and those who have made the little opera house in the woods possible! All the stars and members of the casts of the four operas given Mon- day evening seemed to be in excep- tionally superb voice. It will be re- membered that the first act of "Fra Diavolo," the second scene of the second act of "Don Pasquale," the Nile scene from "Aida," and the third act of "Martha" were heard. All have good tunes, and plenty of chances for the stars to show off their voices, and that they succeeded in "putting it across" was evidenced by the pro- longed applause. Undoubtedly the majority of the audience approved of Mr. Eckstein's plan of presenting all the stars on the last night. First Scandinavian Ev. Church 886 Elm street, Winnetka, Ill Roy A. Thompson, pastor 809 Chestnut court (Winn. 2304) Sunday, September 9 9:30 a. m. Sunday school reopens. "Uncle John" Meredith, speaker. 11:00 a. m. Morning worship, Mr. Mere- dith. 5:00 p. m. Young people's meeting 7:45 p. m. Gospel service. Thursday, September 13 8:00 p. m. Mid-week service. Begin- ning study of the Book of Daniel. "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee; he will never suffer the righteous to be moved." Psa. 55:22. Christian Fellowship Svenska Missionskyrkan Parish House, Oak street, Winnetka John Bengtson, pastor Y. P. Service (Swedish) ...... 4:30 p. m. Evening Service (Engish) ....8:00 p. m. Wednesday, September 12, the Rev. Mr. Bennet of Waukegan with a group of his singers will have charge of the serv- ice. English Language used. Sunday school reopens Sunday, Sep- tember 16, at 10 a. m. Old members are urged to return. Children without other Sunday school affiliation are heartily welcome. ZF innetha Congregational Church Sunday, September 9 Morning Worship 11:00 a. m. Sermon by Rev. James A. Richards "The Controlling Gift" A State Bank Behind Friendly Banking You Want Competence E all like to do business pleas- antly and particularly like a bank that has not the cold, formal atmosphere so prevalent a few years ago. But behind a cordial manner in banking there must be modern facilities, experienced judgment and trained personnel--if the best inter- ests of Winnetka and the north shore are to be served faithfully at all times. Sound banking requires fundamentals of character, experi- ence and judgment. Banking Hours: 8 to 3; Saturdays 8 to 12:30 Monday Evenings 7 to 8 WINNETKA TRUST and SAVINGS BANK