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WINNETKA TALK December 11, 1926 KEL AR News of the North Shore Clubs Ts Ji pai loa Ask for Xmas Gifts for Disabled Vets Club Committees on North Shore Working to Supply Boxes for Great Lakes Unit North Shore women from Wilmette to Glencoe are expending a great deal of energy to make Christmas a happy day for the veterans at Great Lakes, at the Psychopathic hospital. Two sales have taken place recently, a day apart. Under the direction of Mrs. Joseph Joyce of Kenilworth, chairman of the committee on friend- ly co-operation with the World War veterans of The Neighbors, a most successful sale was held Tuesday, No- vember 30, at Mrs. Joyce's home. More than $400 was cleared, all to go to the men who made the articles, and to oth- ers in need. Aside from the articles on sale, the committee sold hot waffles, sausages, doughnuts, coffee cake, and hot coffee to those who chose to have refresh- ments. The sale lasted all day, and the committee announces that the waf- fles and coffee alone netted about $14. The Kenilworth committee is now preparing to pack Christmas boxes of cigarets, candy, nuts, a necktie or two, handkerchiefs and socks, which will be delivered to the boys. The committee announces that it would be apprecia- tive of any donation of any of these things, a carton of cigarets, a necktie, or a box of candy. There are about 350 wounded and sick veterans in the hospitals, and the Kenilworth commit- tee hopes to furnish about 50 boxes, carefully packed and wrapped. For further information, one may call Mrs. Joseph Joyce at Kenilworth 2134, Mrs. M. H. Dement, at Kenil- worth 1641, Mrs. E. John Hicks, at Kenilworth 1401, or Mrs. J. K. Farley, Jr., at Kenilworth 1392. The Wilmette Woman's club has a committee for friendly co-operation with ex-service men, headed by Mrs. Willis H. Hutson of 1112 Elmwood avenue, Wilmette, which also gave a financially successful sale, Wednesday, December 1, at the Wilmette Woman's club. Mrs. Hutson was assisted by a large committee of Wilmette women, and announced that although final re- ceipts were not in, orders having been taken, the sale was a great success. The Wilmette committee asks that people interested in helping the Christ- mas box end of the committee's activi- ties, send money to Mrs. Hutson, who will turn it over to the Red Cross to purchase candy, cigarets and other ar- ticles at wholesale prices. The various chapters receive 'credit for turning in the money, it is announced. Aside from collecting welcome con- tributions for the Christmas boxes, one day during the holidays will be de- voted to the 31 West unit, in which the Wilmette club is particularly inter- ested. A special Christmas party is being planned by Mrs. Hutson and her committee for this unit, and if Wil- mette women have extra clothes, candy, cigarets, cards and such ar- ticles, they are asked to send them in. And Glencoe is not to be outdone. Mrs. Norman H. Camp of 492 South avenue, who has charge of the com- mittee on friendly co-operation with war veterans for the Woman's Library club of Glencoe is interested in the Christmas box fund, and asks that money be sent her, which she will in turn hand over to the Red Cross. In Members of Woman's Club Enjoy Talent Displayed A special treat was given the mem- bers of the Winnetka Woman's club at the regular Tuesday afternoon meeting, December 7, in the per- formance of the Friday club prize plays. After the necessary business and an- nouncements, Mrs. Arthur T. Cushman turned the meeting over to Mrs. Ernest S. Ballard, chairman of the art and literature committee. The pro- gram consisted of two extremely ef- fective one-act plays. The first, "A Will and a Way," a period play by Mrs. Horace H. Martin, was adapted from a story by W. W. Jacobs. The time of the play was 1880, and it was a "hilarious farce." The stage setting was a choice interior of the period and the costumes were both rich and rare. The cast included Mrs. William B. Hale, Mrs. Frederick W. Copeland, Mrs. W. Dow Harvey, Miss Ruth Matz, Mrs. Richard Bull, Mrs. C. Colton Daughaday and Mrs. E. V. L. Brown. The second play, "Two and Two Make Four," by Mrs. Arthur T. Aldis, was given on a divided stage. It gave a glimpse of domestic infelicities in two neighboring apartments. One felt that Mrs. Aldis had listened in on lit- tle conversations and then in the man- ner of Lary Gregory had made a lit- tle play, the joke being on all of us. The parts of the husbands were tak- en with ease and nonchalance by Mrs. Laird Bell and Mrs. Henry Tenney. The wives were Mrs. Henry P. Isham and Miss Marian McFadden They did excellently at goading their husbands to desperation, "stepping" a little them- selves, and then forgiving all. One interesting departure from or- dinary stage practice was the stroll of the husbands down from the stage. Xmas Stockings Collected at Next League Meeting Christmas stockings for distribution among the orphans of the St. Joseph home in Chicago are to be collected at the coming meeting of the North Shore Catholic Woman's league - on Tuesday, December 14, at 2:30 o'clock, in the Winnetka Woman's club. The afternoon's program will be given by Mrs. E. Tolman, who will address the gathering on "Our Na- tional Parks," by Mrs. Sidney Beech, soprano, and Mrs. George Orr, accom- panist. Tuesday, December 28, has been set aside for the league's next sewing day at the residence of Mrs. Leo J. Hill- man of 345 Park avenue, Glencoe. St. Margaret's home will benefit by the work done at that time. CI. UB DANCE SATURDAY The Scandinavian club of the north shore, will hold its regular monthly dance Saturday, December 11, at the Wilmette Odd Fellows hall, 1211 Wil- mette avenue, at 8 o'clock. Harold Anderson's orchestra will furnish the music. order not to seem to show partiality, it is stated, the Red Cross is going to buy at wholesale lots, and then pack the boxes as nearly alike in quantity and quality as possible. Mrs. Camp also adds that besides money, personal giits are very accept- able, in the form of cigarets, cigars, candy, and anything that would appeal to a sick or disabled man. At Woman's Society The Woman's society of the Win- netka Congregational church will hold its second December meeting next Wednesday, beginning with sewing at 10 in the morning. At 11 o'clock, a most delightful mu- sical program has been arranged, with Mrs. Valona Brewer giving a program of several violin numbers, Mrs. Tal- iaferro Milton, reading one of O'Hen- ry's delightful Christmas stories, and Mrs. George Frazer giving a group of songs. Each of these women is known to Winnetka people, and will be wel- comed, for the ability of each has been proved. Mrs. Norman K. Anderson will lead the devotionals from 12 o'clock until 12:15 Luncheon will be served the society at 12:15, and an important sewing ses- sion will follow. Mrs. Arlan W. Converse, who is in charge of the sewing, announces that the work which is being done for the Chicago Commons must be finished before Christmas. The Commons is Winnetka's particular charge, and the society has been active in sewing for it. The making of baby clothes for the Infant Welfare has been a most inter- esting phase of the sewing work this fall, as well as the work done for the Babies Friendly society. An urgent appeal comes to the so- ciety in the form of a message from the Paul Reynolds in China. The hos- pital near the Reynolds' territory is sadly in need of pajamas for the pa- tients, coats and aprons for the cooks, surgeons' gowns and other articles of clothing. With the church so well- represented in China by Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, the society is anxious to an- swer their call for these easily made ar- ticles. And from the Sam Higginbotham leper hospital in India comes a plea for babies' flannel garments. This needed work is to be done by the will- ing members of the society. Everyone is urged to remain after the luncheon to assist in completing the old work and beginning new. Local Smith Club Puts Off December Meeting The December meeting of the Ev- anston Smith College club will not be held on account of the meeting of the Chicago Smith club, which will take place sometime between Christmas and New Year's. There is a meeting once a month usually, but since the Evanston club is automatically a member of the larger organization, there will not be a dis- trict meeting during this busy season. Ladies' Aid Bazaar Is Declared Great Success The Ladies' Aid society of the North Shore Methodist Episcopal church of Glencoe, gave a most successful bazaar Friday, December 3, at the church. Mrs. William A. Fox of Glencoe was general chairman of the bazaar and under her direction an efficient com- mittee of booth chairmen. Although final count has not been announced, more than $1,000 was tak- en in. Citizenship School Meets Next Tuesday Day Changed Because of Monthly Meeting of League of Women Voters Those interested in the Winnetka League of Women Voters' Citizenship school will notice that because the general monthly meeting of the league on Monday, December 13, the class will meet on Tuesday, December 14, at 10:30 o'clock, in the Camp Fire room of Community House. Mrs. R. S. Childs will present as her topic for discussion, "Impending Fed- eral Legislation on Muscle Shoals." "Our National Banking System" ex- plained by Mrs. Milton Stern should prove very interesting, as should also the matter of "Federal Taxation" to be set forth by Miss Martha Gemmell, the league announces. Mrs. Arnold Baar will speak on the rather im- portant matter of "Salaries of Federal Judges" while Mrs. W. F. Brown will conduct the discussion concerning the "Turkish-American Treaty." The hostesses at this time will be Mrs. Edward Coyle, Mrs. C. J. Kost- bade, Mrs. W. B. Pavey, Mrs. Carl- ton Prouty and Mrs. A. J. Boynton. "If you are interested in coming and have not joined, call Mrs. John N. VanderVries, Winnetka 1968," the league announces. On December 6, the Citizenship school of the Winnetka League of Women Voters met at Community House to discuss the "Latest Develop- ments in the State Reformatory for Women," led by Miss Elizabeth Gem- mell, and "The Eight Hour Day for Women from the Manufacturer's Viewpoint and from That of the League of Women Voters." A buffet luncheon was served at 12, with Mrs. H. Mess, Mrs. William J. Clark, Mrs. G. A. Watson, Mrs. Ly- man Weld, Mrs. Roy Webster and Mrs. Proal Judson hostesses. Welfare Board Needs Winnetka Subscribers The board of the Winnetka branch of the Infant Welfare board of Win- netka, will meet at the home of the president of the board, Mrs. George S. Parker of 200 Linden street, Monday, December 13, at 10 o'clock in the morn- ing. Winnetka's quota, which represents the support of a nurse, and the gen- eral work of the welfare at the Chi- cago Commons, is $7,900. This amount of money is used to carry on the work of the society at the Commons, headed by Graham Taylor, and located on West Grand avenue, in Chicago. Every week, volunteers from Win- netka go to the Commons to assist with the work among the babies, which includes weighing. The Winnetka branch lacks about $1,000 and the board urges that every- one in Winnetka, who is not already a member, send in a check for any amount. However, $10 represents the welfare of one child for one year. With infant welfare work on such a scienti- fic basis now. with trained nurses and doctors working daily for the better- ment of the children of our cities; the Winnetka board feels that everyone will be anxious to contribute to the cause. Further information may be secured from Mrs. Parker, president, Mrs. Em- mons Blaine, secretary, and checks may be mailed to Mrs. Dwight Green of 329 Chestnut street. se eg a TA a SE i