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October 29, 1927 WINNETKA TALK BACKSTAGE COMEDY IS FIRST PLAYERS DRAMA Community House to Be Scene of Great Hilarity When "Torch Bearers" Arrive " . . ™ | I'o prove that it does not take itself too seriously to provide an evening of laughter at its own expense, the Win- netka Community Drama club is to present as its first play of the winter a comedy based on home talent dra- matics, entitled "The Torch Bearers." This hilarious three-act farce, by George Kelly, will be presented by the Community Players at Rudolph Matz hall, Winnetka Community House, No- vember 9 and-10. All the embarrassing situations that those who take part in amateur thea- tricals have ever experienced form the basis of this rollicking entertainment. The backstage story of despair and anguish caused by the "boners" that local thespians find hard to avoid, is here unmercifully exposed. You will see, at last, what goes on behind the scenes when an audience is on pins and needles, waiting for a forgotten line, wondering why an actor reaches for a drink that the property man has for- gotten to place, enduring a vicarious agony with the unfortunate victims. Show Play in the Making The first act of "The Torch Bearers" shows the painstaking preparations made to insure the success of the ama- teur play. In the second act, with the stage reversed, the plans of the direc- tor also become reversed and a quick curtain is the only thing that saves the day. In the third act, the story is brought to an unexpected and a happy ending. This play will have especial interest for Winnetka audiences, as a great majority of them have at one time or another taken part in local productions. The cast of "The Torch Bearers" is necessarily larger than is usual in Community Drama club plays, for it includes a cast within a cast, and a stage property crew in addition to the one that directs its destinies in real life. Altogether there will be twelve characters, six men and six women to be portrayed by a competent cast of Winnetkans under the direction of Mrs. John Marshall. Mr. Marshall is the real stage manager of the produc- tion, Mrs. Roger K. Ballard has cos+ tumes under her supervision, and Mrs. Cadmus, the properties. Names of the players taking part in "The Torch Bearers" are to be announced later. Thomas Carroll Passes Away at Health Resort Thomas Carroll, formerly of Madison and Central avenues, Chicaco, passed away at the North Shore Health Re- sort in Winnetka on Friday, October 14. Funeral services were conducted from the Sacred Heart church in Win- netka the following Wednesday after- noon and burial was at Calvary ceme- tery. The "Studv Class" met at Mrs. Harrv Harrison's home in Kenilworth last Thursday. Dr. Terrv, wha leads the class in European history. snoke on the political and economic situation in England and France from 1870 un to the beginning of the World war. At the next meeting he will take un this same situation in Russia, and if time permits, Germany as well. He is giving the class a vivid and clear-cut outline of the important historical background during these years. --O Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Burlingham of Evanston have purchased the residence of Edward K. Welles at 1411 Edgewood lane, which they are occupying now. BRIDGE LUNCHEON OPENS The Kenilworth club's opening bridge and luncheon party last Friday had reservations for about 150 mem- bers and their guests. This is one of the largest of these parties the club has ever had. This Friday evening the 15 club is having its annual Hallowe'en | to make their reservations early. Mrs. dinner and dance. Cards have been | Alexander Joslin and Mrs. Joseph sent out for the supper-bridge on Friday evening, November 4, and they specify that there will be both pro- gressive and pivot bridge games with prizes for each. Members are urged White are hostesses for this party. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Heinsen of 772 Lincoln avenue, will entertain at bridge this evening. Peanlie Powell 320 MICHIGAN AVENUE - NORTH Just South of the Bridge GOWNS WRAPS - FURS [op OUR WORKROOM DRESSES « Made to your individual measure Do you not prefer a smart dress made espe- cially for you? A wide choice of models to | | | ing couturiers of Paris--all depicting an air select from--designed by only the outstand- of simple elegance and refinement, such as-- Chanel's unusual tucked and plaited model--a most admired dress $125 NO Lanvin's smartest the heavy silk crepe dress with button trimmed slip $145 ALTERATION CHARGES ON Miler Soeur's chic two piece satin day-time frock--tucked middy $95 satin evening gown--most | | Vionnet's loveliest simple and refined | | $135 Renee's latest of heavy georgette with bow at shoulder and waist line $115 i SPECIAL ORDER DRESSES