WINNETKA TALK 7 October 2, 1926 Schipa was born in Leece, Italy, and SCHIPA FIRST ARTIST | was destined to enter the priesthood at ~ IN WINNETKA RECITALS |i, cs due srk amay from his religious studies and entered the con- servatory at Leece for piano study. He became an accomplished musician | and composer before his voice matured, | after which he took up singing in the [same institution. He made his debut Anticipating the most brilliant sea-|in "Ia Traviata" in southern Italy. son of its notable career on the north | From that juncture he experienced shore, the Winnetka Music club is |, completing final details for the opening a rapid rise to fame as a singer in his native land and other European coun- recital of its 192¢- 27 A : ¥ p Premier Lyric Tenor of Chicago Civic Opera Company in Concert November 8 * | tries. His voice and composition won him great distinction in Spain and he was decorated for his great art by the king of Spain. From Europe Mr. Schipa proceeded | to Buenos Aires and from there to Chi- | cago where he made his American de- | but, with Mme. Galli-Curci as premier !lyric tenor of the Chicago Opera com- pany. His outstanding achievements with the Civic Opera company have es- tablished him as one of the truly great | personalities of the music world. : .| Unlike many successful opera stars, Mr. Schipa is a prime favorite in con- cert fields. He delights in this branch of his work. Schipa enthusiasts are legion throughout the country. He is entering upon his fifth season in the concert field. GIVE BRIDGE SCORE CARDS Auction bridge score cards are being given out free of charge by the Hub- bard Woods Lumber and Coal Com- pany, it was announced this week. SR ---- i Those who would like to have some Tito Schipa may call at the office, telephone, or which will bring Tito Schipa, premier mail a card, it is explained. lyric tenor of the Chicago Civic Opera company, on November 8. Mrs. Gertrude M. Lieber, of Win- Schipa is so well known to most |netka, addressed the meeting of the north shore patrons of music that com- | Wilmette League of Women Voters ment upon his brilliant career would | held at the home of Mrs. C. P. Evans, seen almost superfluous. A brief sum- president, last Wednesday. She spoke mary of his marvelous achievements is, {on the proposed amendment to the however, not amiss at this time. state revenue law. i Hen, Church Sunday, October 3rd MORNING-- 9:30. Kindergarten, Primary, 7th, 8th and High School grades of the Church School. The Women's Bible Class. The Men's Class. 10:00. Young Men's Class. 10:15. The 4th, sth, and 6th grades of the Church School. 11:00. Morning Worship. Sermon by Rev. James A. Richards. "Francis of Assisi, Whose Bride was Poverty." EVENING-- 7:00. Young People's Club. 8:00. Evening Worship. Sermon by Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin. "The Sanctity of the Commonplace." The Lord's Supper. Wednesday, October 6th MORNING--- 10:00. Meeting of the Women's Society. Luncheon 12:15. 135 cents. A State Bank The Five Factors of Good Banking HETHER a depositor has a savings, a check- ing, or a business account, there are five qualifications which he should demand from his Bank. Safety, convenience, experi- ence, resources and co-opera- tion. The facts of our growth are sound evidence of the greater capacity of this Bank to serve. We invite the opportunity of showing you why this is a good Bank in which to deposit your money. WINNETKA TRUST and SAVINGS BANK