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er mo------ Lh is. Wm -- October 27, 1928 WINNETKA TALK 35 Noted Hindu Woman Will Give Address at Orchestra Hall Mme. Sarojini Naidu, the Jane Addams of India, the first woman president of the Indian National Con- gress and former mayor of Bombay, will make her first American appear- ance Sunday afternoon, October 28, when she will speak at Orchestra hall under the auspices of the Illinois League of Women Voters. Mme. Naidu, known as a poet, feminist, and humanitarian, and as a co-worker of Mahatma Ghandi, repre- sents the transition that has come about in India within the last three generations. Her great grandmother was the last suttee of Bengal to mount her husband's funeral pyre clad in a bridal robe of red and saffron. The daughter of an ancient Brahmin family which has produced a distin- guished line of poets and scholars, she was educated at Madras university; at King's college, London, and at Girton. Her more ambitious poems, such as "The Golden Threshold," "The Bird of Time," and "The Broken Wing," are written in English, and Mme. Naidu speaks English fluently. Her literary career was sponsored by Edmund Gosse, the British poet, and it was through his recommendation that she was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. For more than twenty-five years Mme. Naidu has been identified with every social, educational, and reform movement in India, and in recognition of her flood relief work in Kyderabad, she was decorated by King Edward with the Kaiser-i-Hind medal. Mme. Naidu announces that she will not waste her time or lower her dig- nity by replying to the statements made by Catherine Mayo in her book, "Mother India." "My mission here will be of finer type," she writes, "and in interpreting the soul of India to America, I shall speak on Indian cul- ture, philosophy, religion, and ideals. with special reference to the work of Mahatma Ghandi with whom I have been intimately associated." Public Service Company Buys Big Evanston Tract The property at 1515-1519 Chicago avenue, Evanston, comprising a 132x170 foot lot fronting west between Davis and Grove streets, has been purchased by the Public Service Com- pany of Northern Illinois from the Illinois Bell Telephone company, The site will later be improved with a new building to house the Public Service company's customers' service head- quarters and retail store. Considera- tion in the transaction was not dis- closed. Old frame buildings, for many years occupied by the Community Kitchen, are on this property at the present time. Having outgrown its present quarters at 911 Church street, the establishment by the Public Service company of a Customers' Service building in this new location will mark an important step in the retail devel- opment of Evanston. The brokers in the transaction were Ward T. Huston and company, Per- kins B. Bass and company, and J. L. Corcoran of Quinlan & Tyson. PLAN CHILDREN'S DAY The Children's Saturday afternoon matinees at the Goodman theatre will begin Saturday afternoon, November 17, with the play "An Afternoon With Christopher Robin." The play is based upon A. A. Milne's poems for children. It will be given six per- formances, and will be followed by three other plays, to be announced later. This year arrangements have been made whereby seats may be re- served in advance for the entire series at one time. Miss Vera Thaleg Joins Purdue Exponent Staff Miss Vera Thaleg of 617 Greenleaf avenue, Wilmette, a freshman in the school of Home Economics at Purdue university, has been appointed on the freshman women's staff of the Purdue Exponent, the university daily paper. Appointments were made after a try- out period of four weeks, in which Miss Thaleg displayed ability in jour- nalistic work. She will assist in edit- ing the paper two days during the week. Kenilworth Youth Stars on Knox College Eleven Charles Howe of Kenilworth may get a varsity letter for football in his sophmore year at Knox college if he sees as much action as he has lately in the games of the Purple and Gold this year. Howe has started in two games, and will probably have more action all the year, His weight and attack brace the line considerably. The Siwash team has possibilities of copping the Mid-West Conference ti- tle in the remaining five games of the season, when Coach Jackson's men meet Beloit, Illinois college, Coe, Cor- nell and Monmouth. Wins from the four of these teams in the Mid-West circuit would annex this title, Miss Doris Ferry, who is studying at Vassar this year, is enjoying a visit this week-end with her father, A. Mon- tague Ferry, Mr. Ferry is in New York on business and went up to Vassar for a few days. -- Delano DeWindt of Great Barring- ton, Mass., and his young son, Mandell, arrived in Winnetka Thursday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Heyliger A. DeWindt, 205 Chestnut street, for two weeks. VOTE FOR M.S.SZYMCZAK Democratic Candidate for Clerk of the SUPERIOR COURT | Born in Cook County. Now acting as General Supt. Forest Preserve District, Vice Pres. North-Western Trust and Sav- ings Bank, Member of Faculty-- College of Commerce of De Paul University. Formerly associated with County Judge of Cook County--Hon. E. K. Jarecki. Married--Has two children. A An Important Fact About The Orrington One of the most delightful features of The Orrington is the high regard, mingled with warm affection, which guests cherish for this quiet, exclusive hotel. This attach- ment is visible, not only in the permanent residence of most guests, but in the fine words of praise they say and write about The Orrington. The inspiration of a guest roll so kindly appreciative urges us constantly to new endeavors in maintaining and increasing the charm, comfort and happiness of Orrington life. desirable 1 to 4 room suites are now avail- able at The Orrington--some unfurnished and with kitchenettes. Liberal discounts on long-term leases make Orrington rates unusually attractive.