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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 30 Jan 1926, p. 32

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~~ 1 N-- EAE. 3 January 30, 1926 WINNETKA TALK 31 Offer Painting as Award in Art Essay Contest for Pupils Curtis B. Camp of Glencoe, presi- dent of the Municipal Art league, an- nounces that the league will give a painting to the high school whose student writes the prize winning essay on a group of works shown at the ex- hibitions of paintings and sculptures by artists of Chicago and vicinity on view at the Art Institute during Feb- ruary and March. Students from the high school en- tering the contest are asked to visit the galleries on days between Feb- ruary 4 and February 18 and select works in the exhibition, not less than five, nor more than ten, which seem to them the most noteworthy. One must be a portrait, and one must be a piece of sculpture. The review must list the works of art according to the catalog numbers, and the essay must be limited to 500 words. The art instructor or principal of each school is requested to send the five best reviews to the office of the Art league, 930 Monadnock building, not later than February 25. The prizes will be awarded before the close of the exhibition March 14. The jury consists of Chas. Fabens Kelley, assistant director of the Art Institute, Miss Lena McCauley of the Chicago Evening Post, and Ralph Clarkson, artist. The first prize will be an oil painting valued at $200, and the second prize will be an etching selected from the exhibition of the Chicago Society of Etchers. These prizes may be selected by a committee of pupils from the winning schools. Hmm T'S an economy to live at The Orrington. The many '"'extras'" which the private home owner pays are unknown to Orrington guests. A limited number of bright, cheery apartments are now available for pos- session. University 8700 Lr Te ELECTED TO OFFICE Mrs. Charles Hubbard, 849 Foxdale avenue, was elected assistant secretary at the annual meeting of the Friends of China which was held Tuesday, Jan- uary 26, at the Palmer House. Two achievements of the organizations dur- ing the last year, the affiliation with the Field museum, and the presentation of a valuable tapestry, were recounted by R. M. Calkins, who has been president of the organization for many years. Jr, of Winnetka. A typical Hawaiian LURED TO HAWAII From far distant Hawaii comes the following notice: Among those who arrived on tne S. S. Maui January 12, to spend a short time in Hawaii were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Smith, welcome in which native diving boys, flower girls, and musicians took part was accorded the arrivals. According to the passengers, a "fine trip was ex- perienced from San Francisco." Patterson Pianos and Players Sonera, Columbia Edison Phonographs Adjusting, Repairing, Tuning. Tel. Univ. 654 Easy Payment House RADIO 816-818 CHURCH STREET, EVANSTON Between "L" and Post Office | Chicago Store, 1950 Irving Park Blvd. Tel. Graceland 49850 Brothers- Singer Sewing Machines Washing Machines and Hoover, Hamilton Beach, and Eureka Vacuum | Cleaners Repairing and Supplies Wilmette 526 a new shop is coming to Evanston > pe 7 O possess the Lincoln, is to know that no wor- thier or more completely satisfactory car can be had throughout the world. TRIANGLE MOTORS, Inc. 1824 RIDGE AVENUE, EVANSTON New Sales and Service Division at 111 NO. ST. JOHNS AVE. Phone University 1495-6 HIGHLAND PARK Highland Pk. 513

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