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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1915. Social Bappeninas Mr. and Mrs William A. Otis re- turned from Cuba Sunday. Mrs. Charles L. Byron gives a din- ner for twelve this evening. Mrs. John R. lL.eonard returned from a long sojourn in Florida Saturday. Miss Elizabeth Layman gives a con- cert in recital hall in the Auditorium building Tuesday evening. Miss Fleeta Plummer entertained Chicago friends Wednesday evening. Five hundred was the popular game played. Miss Mollie Best of New York gave a series of original monologues at the home of Mrs. William C. Boyden, Sat- urday evening, for the benefit of the Chicago Lying-in Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Anning left town Friday to join Mrs. Frank Greene in Augusta, Ga., and from there take a number of short jaunts to interesting places in the state. The philanthropic department of the Woman's Society of the Congregation- al church held its monthly meeting Monday morning. Mrs. Frank Blatch- ford read "The Unseen Empire." The concert given by the choir of Christ church netted $150 towards the encampment fund. The organ of the church which is sadly in need of repair is being rejuvenated at a cost of $1,500. A number of pupils of Girton school gave a recital, Tuesday afternoon, in the school gymnasium. The affair was under the direction of Miss Sher- man who is in charge of the piano- forte department. Mrs. Philip S. Post has returned from Augusta, Ga., where she has been a guest at the winter home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Crowell, and Wednesday will go to her old home, Galesburg, TIL, for a week's stay, | At the civics meeting preceding the regular meeting of the Woman's Club yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Wil- liam Bross Lloyd spoke on "Taxes." The interesting addresses on the "Civ- ic Activities of Winnetka" will be giv- en in next week's issue, At the meeting of the National Re- ligious Educational society which has been held in Buffalo during the past two weeks Rev. J. W. F. Davies was given two honors in being elected as a member of the Council and to serve as a director of the society. Prof. A. G. Terry of Northwestern University and son of the late Prof. Milton Terry is giving a series of talks, on European Conditions, Tues- day evenings. The first, with the "Development of Nationality in Eu- rope" as a title was last week at the home of Mrs. William D. McKenzie, the second was at Mrs. John R. Leon- ard's on the "Rise of the German Na- tion" and the next will be at the home of Mrs. Edward Yeoman. Mrs. J. O. Barber is the recipient of a post-card from the other side of the water sent by a little girl in Athens who had received one of the pretty gifts, with a tender message, sent by Mrs. Barber in the Christmas Ship. This is what the card says: "A little girl refugee from Asia Minor, whose father was killed by the Turks, got the pretty cap you had the kindness to send. She will always remember you in her prayers. Not knowing English she asked a friend to write and thank you for your sympathy." Exclasive Winnetka Agency FOR ELIE SHEETZ'S "Martha Washington' Candies . Always Fresh and of the Same Superb quality 551 LINCOLN AVENUE Telephone 838 The Tea Room, Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Case of Hubbard Woods on Tuesday left for Windsor Park, Fla. to be present at the wedding of Miss Mae Phoebe Spooner, sister of Mrs. Case and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Spooner of Hubbard Woods, to James Taylor Dickson of Chicago, on Satur- day, March 27. The ceremony will be performed at the winter home of the family in Windsor Park. Rev. E. F. Crosser of Chicago will officiate. Mrs. Case is to be matron of honor and Mr. Case will serve as best man, Mr. and Mrs. Dickson will be at home after May 1 at the Hyde Park Hotel. Fully twenty ladies from Winnetka will attend the last meeting of the women of the Tenth Congressional dis- trict at the Ravenswood Woman's club, Friday. The speakers in the morning will be Mrs. John Harper Long, chair- man of the Literature and Reciprocity committee of the State Federation, Mrs. Frederick Dow, former state president, who will speak on "State Legislation" and Mrs. Thomas who is to give an address on "Construc- tive Peace." In the afternoon Prof. William B. Owen, Principal of the Chicago Normal school, will speak on the "Dual System of Vocational Train- ing" and Mrs. Helen Ruggles reads a paper on 'Household Efficiency." Mrs. J. Allen Haines, who is chair- man of the committee in charge of winter home of Mrs. James 1.. Hough- teling, 850 Lincoln parkway, the after- noon of April 8, for the benefit of the Grove Home for Convalescents in Evanston, assisted by Mrs. C. W. Hub- bard, has so inspired her workers over 160 garments will be ready for sale at the appointed time. Mrs. Edward Griswold "looks! out for the lingerie and breakfast caps, Mrs. Hale Holden is specializing in little satin slips to be worn under lace coats and Miss Margaret Houghteling, Miss Dorothy Linn, Mrs. A. C. Magnus and Mrs Walterbillingham--arelending fascinating negligees to serve as models for the busy workers. L'EFFET of our work has brought good results to our patrons, and, owing to our in- creasing business, we have taken in an expert face masseuse, who is also very competent on general work. We specialize on marcel waving, sham- pooing, scalp treatments, hair dyeing, manicuring, and we do all kinds of hair work. Delebecque's Hairdress- ing Parlor.--Adv. the sale of negligees to be held at the Germ Free Water From Tested, Guaranteed Porcelain Filters More Safe than any other supply. Over 20,000 in use. Sold or rented. Rent can apply on purchase price. Let us send details and references. THE ALLEN FILTER SERVICE 344 N. State Street Telephone Randolph 835 Chicago Instructing the maid to use pure water for preparing and cooking eatables. Give Us Your Order We Are Always On Hand See the SINGER First Special Spring Offer on Singer Sewing Machines For the next two weeks we are making a large reduction on our New Model Singer Sewing Machines. This new model is far superior to any other machine on the market and our price is far lower. Over 2,000,000 Singers sold each year. Why buy a cheap imitation? Large assortment of used machines. Repairing on all makes. See Our New Electric Motor for All Machines--$12.75 Patterson Bros. TELEPHONE RYANDTON os4 1522 Sherman Ave., Evanston We wish to announce the Our stock is all new very reasonable and we and you are assured th to our business in the la A New Hardware and Paint Store opening of our New Hardware and Paint Store at 736 Elm Street in the building formerly occupied by the Winnetka Hardware and Cutlery Co. and of the very best: grades to be had. Our prices are feel sure that you will patronize our store exclusively after you have received your first order. Our Decorating Department still holds the most prominent part in our new store e same satisfactory service which has brought success st 10 years. Come in and See Us Saturday. J. §. €ckart Company HARDWARE & PAINTS PAINTERS AND DECORATOTS TELEPHONE WINNETKA 844 736 ELM STREET