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October 20, 1928 WINNETKA TALK | PS NEW TRIER INVITES PARENTS TO SCHOOL Thursday, October 25, Is Desig- nated "School Day" for Par- ents of Frosh and Sophs Parents of the freshman and sopho- more students at New Trier High school will attend classes with their sons and daughters Thursday, October 25. The annual Parents' Day is to be held at that time. In order to accommodate fathers and mothers who would be unable to at- tend school in the morning, the reg- ular daily schedule will be inducted, with few changes, beginning at 1:45 in the afternoon and closing at 9:90 o'clock. There will be no classes at the school next Thursday morning, as the upper classmen are to be dismissed for the day in order to make room for the freshmen and sophomore parents. Plan Proves Success Parents' Day is not new at New Trier this year. The plan as it is now being carried out was inaugurated by Dr. Frederick E. Clerk when he be- came superintendent of the school. The regular class work will be fol- lowed throughout the day, and the ad- visor period will be held from 5 o'clock to 5:30. The first lunch period will run from 5:30 to 6:15. Following this there will be a recess until 6:45. The second lunch period will be from 6:45 to 7:30. The recess is not a part of the usual daily schedule at New Trier. With the extra half hour, however, parents will have an opportunity to eat any time between 5:30 and 7:30. After the second lunch period two more class periods will be held. Meeting at 9 o'clock At 9 o'clock when the regular class schedule will end, there will be a short meeting of parents in the auditorium. Miss Elizabeth E. Packer, dean of girls at New Trier High school and acting principal during Superinten- dent Clerk's absence, will talk on "Outside Influence." The meeting is scheduled to last from 15 to 20 min- utes Following this parents will have a half hour in which to meet teachers and advisors in the mess hall. Those parents who are unable to go through the daily schedule of classes beginning at 1:45 have been urged to come in the evening to meet members of the New Trier faculty. Announcement was made at the high school this week that parents will be permitted to confer with teachers dur- ing their free periods. Ushers will be stationed at various points in the building to inform parents where the teachers may be found. Rev. Raloh M. Morphett to Address Men's Class A serits of talks by the Rev. Ralph Morphett, the subjects of which are to be announced later, will feature the programs of the Men's class at the Winnetka Congregational church in the near future. This Sunday William A. Hadley will continue his review of a book he has been discussing, "The Wrestle of Re- ligion with Truth," by Professor Wie- mans of the University of Chicago Last Sunday the class finished dis- cussion of the topic, "Needs of the Church in Meeting the Needs of the Community," led by Stanley Simpson. The subject provoked much interesting comment. The Rev. James Austin Richards, retiring minister of the church, gave a brief farewell message to the class last Sunday and was pre- sented with several books as a token of appreciation for his work. Smith-for-President Club Announces Many Talks by Leaders The Winnetka Smith for President club is deep in work for the coming election. The response for volunteer workers has been enthusiastic, it is reported. Headquarters at 555 Lincoln avenue are open from 9 to 5 o'clock. Mrs. Wil- liam Clore, as executive secretary, will be there from 11 to 12:30 and from 1:30 to 3 o'clock. Friday, October 12, at 4 o'clock, Mrs. James Porter gave an address; vesterday at 4 Mrs. William Brown Hale spoke for Smith, and next Thurs- day at 4 Mrs. Ernest S. Ballard will speak at headquarters. At 8 o'clock each evening, beginning October 30 and continuing until elec- tion day, an address will be given by a prominent man of the village. Tues- day evening, October 30, John S. Mil- ler will speak at the home of Mrs. Dwight Green, 329 Chestnut street, on "Why I am for Alfred E. Smith." Others to speak at later dates are Ernest S. Ballard, Arthur Fisher, J. M. Dickinson, Jr., Roswell Mason, Ralph Snyder, and Preston Boyden. All men and women in Winnetka interested in the election have been urged to hear these talks. Those whose minds are still open on the subject are particularly welcome. Hoover Club Leader to Speak Here Wednesday Mrs. Florence Bennett Peterson, president of the Winnetka Woman's Hoover for President club, will talk on "The Candidacy of Herbert Hoover," Wednesday morning, October 24, at the Republican headquarters, Manor Building, Linden avenue and Merrill street, Hubbard Woods. Mrs. Warren Shoemaker, in charge of this head- quarters, announces that Monday and Wednesday mornings at 11 o'clock a special Hoover radio hour has been arranged. The women of Winnetka are invited to attend. The Winnetka Woman's Hoover for President club announces that Mrs. William Otis will serve as vice-presi- dent, and Mrs. Alfred Freeman has been chosen to fill the vacancy of treasurer. Miss Alice McKeowen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. McKeown, 935 South Private road, left last Tuesday to spend the winter studying at the Boston Conservatory of Music. G. O. P. Leader don't run around in circles USE THE CLASSIFIED ADS Studios Rayhuff-Richter Mrs. Albert S. Gardner, in charge of Central Republican headquarters, 571 Lincoln avenue, is very busy di- recting the activities of this office. She has conceived a novel scheme of decorating the walls of the headquar- ters. As women enroll for service in the Republican campaign, they are in- vited to write their names on the wall, using a colored pencil. The result is novel and most effective. Signed up to date for service are Mrs. Wheaton Augur, Mrs. William Truesdale. Mrs. Charles Strong, Mrs. George Parker, Mrs. Austin Jenkins, Mrs. Brayton Witherell, and Mrs. John N. VanderVries. The Republican headquarters has been particularly popular evenings. The radio talks, a special after-dinner feature each evening, are attracting many visitors. Mrs. Warren Shoe- maker, in charge of the programs, has extended a general invitation to vil- lages to hear the speeches of the Na- tional Republican leaders. Programs may be obtained at headquarters. Among those who have attended are Mrs. Richard Walsh, Miss Judith Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tietgens, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Atwood, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Konsberg, and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wollenhaupt. "Curse of Cynicism" Is Sermon at Christ Church At the 11 o'clock service in Christ church tomorrow morning, the Rev. E. Ashley Gerhard, rector of the parish, will preach on "The Curse o Cynicism." He will discuss the ques- tion: "What is the real peril with which we are faced in our generation? Is it theological disbelief? Is it the theoretical rejection of the dogmas and doctrines of Christianity, or the repudiation on the part of society of those doctrinal tenets which seem to constitute the basis of Christian life? Or is it rather a spirit of moral indif- ference and an attitude of disregard of Christian idealism as being imprac- tical and beyond reach?" There will also be a Celebration of the Holy Communion in the chapel at 7:30 o'clock. There will be corporate Communion of the Altar Guild of the parish in the chapel at 9:30 next Tuesday morning, following which the Guild will meet for its monthly conference; and a Communion service at the same hour in the chapel on Thursday morning. ADDRESSES INSURANCE GROUP Randolph Buck, 1290 Scott avenue, manager of the Western Factory In- surance association, addressed the As- sociation of Fire Insurance Examiners of Chicago Thursday at a dinner at the H. and M. Men's grill. CONG'L CHURCH BIDS FAREWELL TO PASTOR Dr. James A. Richards is Recipi- ent of Automobile as Congre- gation's Token of Esteem By Observer The Winnetka Congregational church was the scene of an unusually impressive service last Sunday when Dr. James Austin Richards preached for the last time before leaving to be- gin his new pastorate in Oberlin, Ohio. The church was filled to overflowing, and extra chairs had to be placed: at the rear and in the adjoining library. Dr. Richards disavowed any intention of preaching a farewell sermon, but the impending severance of so strong and tender a tie was obviously upper- most in every mind, and words went deep and will remain long. The text chosen was Luke 12:32, "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." From it the preacher de- duced a message of buoyant hope and adventurous daring. At the close of the service Dr. J. W. F. Davies, minister of religious educa- tion, 'arose and asked those present to remain seated for a business meeting of the church and congregation. A very noticeable hush fell upon the audi- ence. Not a person left the room save Dr. Richards, who, knowing that the meeting had to do with his resigna- tion, with his usual good taste, retired. : R ¢ ions William Ayer McKinney was made chairman of the meeting and immedi- ately called for the report of the com- mittee appointed to provide suitable expressions from the church upon the occasion of Dr. Richards' departure. John R. Montgomery, chairman of that committee, arose and read the following resolutions: "In accepting the resignation of its pastor, the Reverend James Austin Rich- ards, D. D., the Winnetka Congregational church desires to express and make record of its respect and affection for him and its deep appreciation of his ministry. "For ten years he has devoted himself to the pastoral care of the e of this parish and the steady in of new- comers. That the community, which has doubled in population, has felt no need for additional churches is due in no small measure to his constant enlarge- ment of the scope of his work. "Widely known as a ir, Dr. Richards has led this chu in its study of religious truth and he and his family, by their daily ving in this community, have exempli that which he has taught from the pulpit. "He has been a far-sighted leader and his vision has kept before us the project, now about to be realized, of a new church edifice, noble in design and adequate for the requirements of the present and the uture. ; "By his vigorous, magnetic personality, f | his kindliness, his ready sympathy and his generous tolerance of the views of others, by his vivid presentation of the truths of the Christian religion and his faithful ministry in accordance with its spirit, Dr. Richards has deeply endeared himself to all the people. It is not poss- ible adequately to express the regret of the members of this church in losing him and his family from this fellowship and this community. "In the new field which he has chosen he will have the hearty good wishes of this church and its earnest prayers for his happiness and continued success in the Christian ministry." Gift of Automobile When the resolutions had been read and accepted Mr. Montgomery re- ported that the many friends of Dr. Richards had wished to present him with some gift indicative of their love and esteem. In their desire to give him something that would go along with him and be a help to him in his new work, they had decided to give him a new car. There were smiling intimations of approval on the part of the audience when it was announced that this car was a Packard six sedan. At this point it was suggested that Dr. Richards was probably in his office and might be called in to receive the resolutions, whereupon someone pro- ceeded to summon him. Returning, (Continued on page 7)