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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 19 Jan 1924, p. 10

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" of the Chair to our District President. POV OPP TS 10 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1924 TENTH DISTRICT CLUB TO BROADCAST NEWS ON RADIO Tenth District Clubs Aid Handicapped Men In Sale of Handcraft HE Federation of Clubs of the Tenth District met with the North Shore Woman's club at FEdge- water Beach hotel on January 10th. The morning session began at 10 A. M. Mrs. E. C. Reniff, President of 'the Hostess club, extended a gracious wel- come to the District, and the courtesies Mrs. Blocki gave response in her usual charming appreciative manner. After the details of business came an inter- esting report from Mrs. E. A. King, Chairman of Co-operation with Ex-ser- vice Man League. A happy holiday was made possible for our wounded heroes through the efforts of Mrs. King and her Committee. Mrs. Henry E. Rieke gave a splendid report of the Birth Con- trol Conference. Mrs. Frank R. Cain announced an arrangement she had made for broadcasting club news. On the first Thursday in March, the Tenth District can be heard from 4:30-5:00 on WMAQ. Luncheon was served in the beauti- ful dining room of the Edgewater. A colorful display of Indian handicraft was on exhibition in the Black Cat room, where sessions were held. Miss Carpenter, the first speaker of the af- ternoon session, made a triple plea; cottage plan for housing insane soldiers; aid in sale of work put out by hospital patients, and support of the workshops plan for handicapped men. The Tenth District song was sung by a quartet led by Mrs. Charles C. O'Malley, the "singing President" of Glenola club. The song is the prize- winning song by Mrs. Lillian Hendrix Clark, who is an author recognized by the "Queen's Work." The speaker of the day, Mr. William J. Kershaw, was introduced by Mrs. Donald Graham. Mr. Kershaw is a lawyer from Milwau- kee. His subject was "The American Indian." He is a half-breed, whose mother was a full-blooded Menominee. Mr. Kershaw expressed appreciation of the fact that American womanhood had espoused the cause of his people. With the poetry of his vanishing race he set forth the value of the romantic back- ground that is our heritage. His stories were full'of the breath of the pine and the swish of lake waters. Let us help abolish the Indian Bureau and get proper legislation for the red man. Mme. Blanche Jaschke charmed her audience with her lovely contralto voice. The last speaker was Mr. R. E. P. Kline, who "subject was "The Contem- plated Raid on the U. S. Treasury." His message was "Uphold the Budget System." Mr. Kline is an authority on International Affairs. The meeting adjourned at 4 P. M., af- fording time for pleasant chat with the distinguished speakers. Two Good Speakers At Catholic Club Meeting ROFESSOR FRANKLYN BLISS SNYDER of versity will discuss "The American Novel of Today" next Friday afternoon, January 25, at the meeting of the Wom- an's Catholic Club of Wilmette, which will be held in the Wilmette Woman's clubhouse. His address will be preceded by a meeting: of the Civics department of the club which will convene promptly | at two o'clock. At this time, Miss Laura | Schmidt who recently returned from! thirteen months spent in the Ruhr dis- Northwestern uni- trict, will tell of her many interesting experiences. Another Musician Joins Wilmette Colony Jane Polson Spearin American music and has prepared a lecture recital on American Songs and their composers, which begins with the songs of Hopkinson, the very first American writer of songs, and presents material of interest to clubs and societies. 7) ANE Polson Spear- fs in, who has for many years been associated with the activities of Chicago and the north shore, has just recently taken up her residence in Wilmette. Mrs. Spearin is a member of one of Chicago's leading Mu- sic schools and is an authority on the plac- ing and control of the singing voice, having been a teacher of this special subject for more than fifteen years. Many of her pupils now in training are soloists in Chicago churches, others are in Chautauqua and lyceum work, and some have appeared successfully in opera. Mrs. Spearin is her- self an experienced singer and conductor and is under the man- agement of Harry and Arthur Culbertson, of New York and Chi- cago. Her press com- ments are most favor- able. She is particu- larly interested in WINNETKA WOMAN'S CLUB | HE regular meeting of the Win- netka Woman's club was held Thursday, January 10. The presi- dent, Mrs. Willoughby Walling presid- ing, made these announcements from the chair: The next regular meeting of the club will be held Thursday, January 24. This will be an open meeting under the Civics and Philanthropy committee, also a joint meeting with the Winnetka League of Women Voters. Quincy Wright, professor in the department of Political Science at the University of Chicago will speak on "The Present Situation in Europe." On "Monday, Jantary ol, at 230 o'clock, the Drama Study class will meet. Mrs. James F. Porter's subject is "The Greek Theater." A class in Effective Public Speaking conducted by Professor Nelson of the University of Chicago will be held in the Evanston Woman's club every Mon- day from 9 to 11 a. m., beginning Janu- ary 21. A nominal fee will be charged for this class. Further details and in- formation may be learned by calling Mrs. W. C. Clingen, Tel. Winnetka 1934. The president then turned the meet- ing over to Mrs. John Vennema, chair- man of the Art and Literature commit- tee, to introduce Mr. Max Thalmann, who is an exponent of Modern Art. A number of his wood cuts were on exhi- bition in the clubrooms and later in the afternoon Mr. C. W. Washburne intro- duced Mr. Alphonso Tanelli, head of the Design department at the Art Institute, who interpreted Mr. Thalmann's art. Mr. Thalmann, having no knowledge of the English language, was unable to talk directly to his audience of his work but Mr. Ianelli brought out the signifi- cance of this new movement in art, it > y POV VV VV PN $5.00 and $10.00. to $30.00. Sweaters and coats and hats TTT PTT rrr rw . The Sports Shop No. 8 Market Square--Lake Forest, Ill. FINAL REDUCTIONS | PRE-INVENTORY SALE Hats in three groups-now $2.00 suits, gowns, coats, children's etc., correspondingly reduced. Formerly $6.00 brushed wool , blouses, skirts, being neither Cubist or Futurist, the movement of line directly expressing the significance of his subjects. Mr. Percy B. Eckhart took his audi- ence for a most delightful trip through interesting Kuropean cities by way of illustrated colored slides, giving a very humorous lecture en route. The meet- ing adjourned with a social tea. Women Voters and Club Members Meet Jointly LECTURE will be given at the Winnetka Woman's club on Thursday afternoon, January 24, it 2:30 o'clock, by Quincy Wright, pro- fessor in the department of Political Science at the University of Chicago. Mr. Wright, who is commencing his first year as a member of the faculty of that university, is considered an au- thority on International Law, in this part of the country, and is a man whom Chicago University considers a privilege to have secured. He is the author of several works among which are: "The Enforcement of International Law Through Municipal Law in the United States," and a more recent publication, "The Control of American Foreign Re- lations." This will be a joint meeting of the Winnetka Woman's club and the Win- netka League of Women Voters, and will be an open session affording an op- portunity to hear one so well equipped to speak on a subject of such general interest. The hostesses for the afternoon will be: Mrs. N. Reynols Brooks, Mrs. F. W. Burlingham, Mrs. Austin B. Jenkins, Mrs. Chester Sargent, and Mrs. Albert H. Veeder. COLLEGIATE BUREAU MEETS The regular meeting of the Chicago Collegiate Bureau of Occupations will be held at the College club, Satur- day, January 19, at 10:30 a. m. sale. Still in Progress! 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