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WINNETKA TALK A Weekly News-Magazine for Winnetka VOL. XV, NO. 9 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, MAY 8, 1926 PRICE FIVE CENTS CONVEYS NEW APPEAL FOR NEAR EAST CAUSE Church People to Hear Message of Worker at Services To- morrow Morning At the Sunday services at the Win- netka Congregational church, at 11 o'clock, the Rev. James Austin Rich- ards announces for his sermon theme, "Greater Works than These." Following the sermon, Dr. J. E. Kirbye will speak on the work and needs of the Near East Relief, and an opportunity will be given to make contributions to this great cause. Dr. Kirbye is a vigorous, eloquent speaker, a student of world affairs, with a most unusual background. A successful business career is fol- lowing his pre-eminent work as ed- ucator, pastor and traveler. A graduate of the University of Virginia, he became president of Drury college and of the Atlanta Theological seminary. Then, for ten vears, he was pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, of Des Moines, Towa. Knows Near East Needs Dr. Kirbye has traveled extensive- ly throuhout the Bible lands and is thoroughly conversant with the pres- ent-day problems of that part of the world. His contacts, both at home and abroad, have been of unusual scope. From the Near East Relief head- quarters: comes the information to the Winnetka Congregational church, that the need in this great field is dis- tressing. It is said there are still more than 38000 children in the or- phanages that have not yet reached 15 vears of age, when thev are expect- ed to go out and make their own liv- ing. Over 14000 children, having reached that age, were placed in ap- prenticeships and jobs last year. Close Work This Year It is the definite purpose of the Near East Relief to bring its work to a close by December, 1928, insofar as national soliciting campaigns are concerned. The majority of the chil- dren will be placed by that time, and for those that are still under fifteen, a fund is to be raised so that they may haves a common school educa- tion with" proper Chritsian training and prepreation for a trade. Will Hold Hearing on Proposed Substation The Village of Winnetka has re- ceived an application from the North Shore electric line for a building per- mit to erect a substation on Lot 14, Block 13, Winnetka Park Bluff sub- division. This is a vacant lot adioin- ing the right-of-way of the North Shore line south of Pine street. Under the provisions of the zoning ordin- ance the village council has the right to grant a permit to a public utility for such a purpose, after a public hearing. This has been set for Tues- day evening, May 18. at 7:30 o'clock in the Village hall. Two years ago a similar request was received to con- struct a substation at Foxdale and Humboldt avenues. At that time the petition was denied, as it was con- sidered that the location was not a suitable one, and the present location was suggested. The substation will be noiseless in its operation. GIVE PARKING RULES Village Officials Request Cooperati by Residents to Enforce Parking Regulations Parking regulations, now in effect, are to be strictly enforced, it was an- nounced by village officials this week The regulations, some of which are new, are as follows: 1. No parking whatever on opposite side of street in front of Community House on Lincoln avenue and Pine street; in front of Sacred Heart church on Tower road; in front of Scandinavian church on Elm street. 2. No parking on same side of street in front of Masonic Temple on Elm street; Winnetka Woman's club on Maple avenue and on Oak street. 3. No parking whatever on either side of Wilson street, north of Win- netka avenue, as designated by signs. 4. A three hour parking limit is in effect between the hours of 8:00 A. M. and 6:00 P. M. at the following loca- tions : Three Hour Parking South side of Gage street from rail- road to Linden. North side of Gage street from Lin- den to end of business zone. West side of Center street Spruce to Elm. Both sides of Elm street from Center to Chestnut. Both sides of Elm street from Lin- coln to Arbor Vitae. Both sides of Lincoln avenue to end of business district. South side of Winnetka from railroad to Warwick. West side of Linden from Elm to Oak. It was urged that residents of the village cooperate with the police de- partment in regard to these regula- tions. It is hoped to enforce the three- hour parking rules without the erec- tion of signs on the streets affected. The principal purpose of the parking rules is to eliminate all-day parking in the business section in front of stores and places of business. The police will use the warning tag svstem inaugurated last year, and violaters will be carefully checked up. All-day parking is allowed on the west side of Linden street, in front of the Village hall and also on the east station drive of the North Western railroad. Village Accepts Gift of Cannon From Legion Post An ordinance accepting the gift of three German cannon and other war trophies secured by the American Legion post was passed at the meeting of the Village council held last Tues- day evening. The ordinance as it was originally introduced was changed to a certain extent, it being provided in the new draft that the guns may be kept on any public grounds and that in the event that a museum for his- torical objects is ever built in Win- netka the guns may be kept there. This was done in order not to bind fu- ture village officials by the action of the present council, as it was thought possible that at some future time it might be desirable to put the cannon in a museum. There was no opposi- tion on the part of any citizens to the action of the council at the meeting. A lengthy: discussion was held before action was taken. from avenue Hold Memorial Day Exercises During Morning Memorial Day exercises in Winnet- ka this year will differ from those of other years only in regard to the hour of the ceremonies which, it has been decided by Winnetka Post of the American Legion and village officials, will be 10 o'clock on the morning of May 31. Change of the hour to the morn- ing was deemed advisable, it is said, in view of the fact that many residents are away from the village the greater part of the holiday and are thus un- able to attend afternoon exercises. It is expected that the morning program will encourage a larger attendance of citizens. In accordance with the new arrangement the Legionnaires will as- semble in uniform at Community House at 9:30 o'clock. Memorial services are also to be held Sunday evening at the Congre- gational church at which the Rev. Ver- non W. Cooke of Western Springs, a veteran of the World War, will be the principal speaker. The Legionnaires call attention to the desirability of having residents purchase poppies in Winnetka on An- nual Poppy Day, Friday, May 28. Mar- cus D. Richards is chairman of the Poppy Day committee. Glee Club Opens Its Membership to More Talent The North Shore Glee club, of Win- netka, one of the many progressive musical societies of the village, was organized for the furtherance of male chorus work as well as for promoting greater sociability on the north shore. It has passed the period of construc- tion, that period so trying to all or- ganizations of this kind, and is now entering upon a life of numerous ac- tivities that, it is hoped, will carry the club along to further heights in music and social affairs. Its performances have led to several concerts in Chicago, radio broadcast- ing, and the public is well informed as to its various appearances locally. The ability of its members always in- sures a varied and interesting program. Although there never has been a public request for membership, and since its primary interest is the de- velopment of a good male chorus, it is certain that there are many men who have like ideals along these lines, and if they will communicate with, or send their application to Peter B. Meilinger, 960 Hubbard lane, Hub- bard Woods, all necessary informa- tion will be given. Incidentally, the North Shore Glee club is giving another dance at the Winnetka Women's club, Maple and Oak streets, Friday, May 14, at 8:30 o'clock. TO MARRY IN JUNE Mrs. Eloise Whitney Wortley an- nounces the engagement of her daugh- ter, Katherine Whitney, to Charles Francis Pearce, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Pearce of Glencoe. The wedding will take place in early June. BOYS IN FULL GALLOP IN BIG SALES DERBY "On to Europe Ca Campaign" Well Underway; Lots of Room for More Entries : The bars are down and the race is on, in the great contest for New Trier High school boys, with a free trip to Europe without one cent of expense to them, as the objective. : The race is only fairly begun. It is not at all improbable that among the three who finally win, may be found the names of those who may yet enter. Can you conceive a more delightful summer's vacation than to be num- bered among the Lloyd Hollister pub- lications' victorious trio, aboard the stately S. S. President Roosevelt, on June 30. as she steams out of New York harbor for foreign lands, with your itinerary all planned, expenses provided for and every youthful an- ticipation for travel realized? Your ability as salesmen will deter- mine whether vou are to be included as one of the three. Lloyd E. Hollis- ter, Inc., publisher of WILMETTE LIFE, WinNETkA TALK and GLENCOE NEws, has provided the opportunity to sell his publications--taking subscriptions, and the three boys--one in Wilmette, one in Winnetka and one in Glencoe-- recording the greatest amount of sales, will be the winners. Lists Still Open The salesmanship lists are still open. There is yet time to get into the con- test. Any boy at the high $Ehoo) whose scholastic standing is O. K., eligible to enter. Every sleet will be paid for his work according to his accomplishment. Two of the countries to be visited by the victorious salesmen are Hol- land and Belgium. Holland is unique. The architec- ture, the windmills, canals, great dairy farms, peculiar customs and dress, all are very interesting. It is a nation of thrifty people have forced the sea to give them a home and furnish a livelihood. One should visit The Hague with its Peace Pal- ace, fine gallery and the famous beach at Scheveningen; ; Amsterdam with its gallerv and diamond shops; take a boat through the canals to Broek and Monnikendam and to the Isle of Marken in the Zuider Zee. A few days among this interesting people is well worth the time. Brussels is the chief point of inter- est in Belgium. An interesting day may be spent visiting the old guild houses, galleries, The Naitonale where Edith Cavell was executed and the many interesting side trips are the Flanders Battlefield. Battlefields of Waterloo, Malines with its ancient cathedral, the interesting old city of Bruges and Ghent with its beautiful buildings. Both Holland and Belgium - are rich in art and architecture.