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November 7, 1925 WINNETKA TALK 1 HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL LURES SHADOWY HOSTS Great Community Frolic at Cen- ter Attracts 2,000 Spook- hunting Villagers BY AN OBSERVER The merry old man in the Hal- lowe'en Moon beamed down upon the unseasonable quiet and order of our famously lively village, evincing no surprise whatever at the stable posi- tions of doormats and ash-cans. For he, too, was playing a part of all "Spooks" and youngsters. This gentle shadow-maker matched with affectionate interest the dark forms moving, as at a given signal, from all directions toward the village center. Long before the appointed hour the shadows massed at the outer doors which finally opened upon a scene of traditional witchery. Then dark forms became fair lassies, sturdy lads, witches, fairies and clowns. J. W. F. "Chief" Davies, with half a hundred white-badged hosts, greeted strangers, indicated interests and kept the massive company com- fortably moving through the lab- vrinth of continuous performances. A visitor could not possibly, see all, and the temptation to linger selfishly un- der one spell was only overcome by the realization that another's turn had come. The gymnasium, with watchful di. rectors in charge, tempted energetic youths to test their skill and strength at rope climbing, curious tug-of-war and boxing bouts conditioned by unique handicaps. 3 Just around the corner a Punch and Judy show lured, and the shrieks of merriment emitted whenever the door opened testified to the entertainment |in that quarter. The "Grab-Bag" of- | fered a six-to-one chance of obtaining |a fitting souvenir, the alternatives clasping cold, slimy, reptile-like ob- jects. In the higher regions a few of our townsmen in fierce piratical regalia conducted a Captain Kidd contest of fascinating interest. A much-like-a- man. monkey courted concentration as he dodged balls thrown at him from a distance of a few yards. An apple rewarded each successful aim and we hope the monkey sensed the apprecia- tion of those few who knew that he played the game' for an hour and a half uninterruptedly. The spooks monopolized the base- ment, and here shocks and thrills were administered to tiny tots and burly braves with a rarely super-natural discrimination. Horace Mann pupils, under the direction of the Community Drama club, contributed . pretty shadow pictures and pantomime illus- trations for readings of Riley poems. Fair fortune-tellers granted audi- ence in incense haunted grottoes which sprang up where Scout and Camp Fire rooms now appear. Re- freshments? Yes, indeed! Forty-five gallons of ice-cream whisked into two thousand cones failed to supply the demand--but lollypops met the need. Ten o'clock brought a satisfied, ready- for-bed feeling and thus it was, for- getful housewife who left your broom or Sunday roast in back porch insecur- ity, that you were spared righteous wrath upon that first of November morn. Chief Davies and company, you are cleverly meeting a problem. which happily accompanies our village wealth of healthy, normal, exuberant youth and enthusiasm. We lookers- on marvel at your success and the self-effacing co-operation which in- sures it--and we thank you! Buil Reduced COAL WOOD.FEED HEANDBUILDING MATERIAL "23 "HUBBARD WOODS. ILL 128 Conduits Only a limited supply of 8x12 Building Conduits at 70c each For week ending Now. 14 ding in Price S, | being the blood-curdling sensations of | Known for Quality and Service The Only Phones Cleaning Plant : (RAUSS Wilmette 3400 n New Tier CLEANING @& DYEING Crecris*t 7 1215 Washington Avenue Wilmette, Illinois Fr -- -- | EVERGREENS, PERENNIALS, SHRUBS AND TREES | | Winnetka Landscape Company Not Inc. | | M. J. SULLIVAN, Prop. GRADING--SEEDING LAWNS--TRIMMING--FERTILIZER BLACK DIRT--MANURE Men for private grounds by the day 882 Pine Street Phone Wina. 1549 WINNETKA, ILL. --__,, TT -- 4 © Dopce BROTHERS, INC. ANNOUNCE A new and attractive Credit- Purchase Plan, now in operation throughout the United States. This plan, devised and approved by Dodge Brothers, Inc., enables the purchaser of a Dodge Brothers Motor Car to extend his payments over a period of twelve months at a minimum credit charge. So favorable to the purchaser is this arrangement, that practically any- one can now own a Dodge Brothers carwithout financial inconvenience. Ask us, without obligation, for full particulars. WERSTED MOTOR CO. BROTHERS CARS I COMPLETE AUTOMOBILE SERVICE Telephone Winnetka 165 562 Lincoln Avenue