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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 19 Nov 1927, p. 22

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WINNETKA TALK November 19, 1927 QhPdRRRR RR RRR RR RR RR RRR RRR Announcement-- THE CLUB HOUSE of the Glencoe Golf Club is available for afternoon and evening enter- tainments, parties, dances, etc. for particulars, consult WM. S. EDWARDS, president Glencoe Golf Club Telephone Glencoe 951 FITTTITE IT ET LLL ELLE LLL LLL LL Lg) FITTER LLL LL ALL LL EL ELLE Ty bh td HOLD ANNUAL DOG SHOW The annual Dog show of the West- ern Specialty Clubs association, Inc. comprising the following clubs, viz, Chicago Bulldog club, Chicago Collie club, Doberman Pinscher club of America; Irish Terrier club, Western Boston Terrier club, Western French Bulldog club, Western Pekingese club, Western Pomeranian club, and the Western Pointer and Setter club, will be held at the First Regiment Armory, 16th street and Michigan boul, Chi- cago, Sunday, November 20, 1927. Miss Mildred E. Hertel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Hertel of 196 Myrtle street, will return Wednesday to spend the Thanksgiving week-end with her parents. She is teaching in Grand Rapids this year. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Popper of 1161 Chatfield road gave a party on Tues- day last in honor of their daughter, T.onise's. birthdav. Country Day Hockeyites Produce Winning Teams Carrying on their series of inter- class games, the Junior girls team of the North Shore Country Day school defeated the Junior hockey team of New Trier, 4 to 0, on November 9. The North Shore Seniors had previ- ously won over the New Trier Seniors, 2to 0. The Senior team of North Shore girls was also able to win over a team from the Winnetka Woman's club, 2 to 0, on November 9. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Leo M. Dean, former president of the New Trier Commercial association (predecessor of the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce) was taken to St. Fran- cis hospital for observation early this week. It was thought an operation might be necessary. Mr. Dean is now associated with Kutten Bros. Coal and Fuel Oil company. YY Z Foster Shops -- The Drake Hotel 7050 South Shore Drive 519 Diversey Parkway and \ ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( In Evanston and Kansas City North Wabash Avenue At all Foster Shops the new productions for Evening are particularly interesting. Foster Hosiery, produced to harmonize with Slippers and Costume, Evening Bags of Rhinestones and the Foster Furred Carriage Boots complete an effective ensemble FE Foster & Company The Foster" Opera" Slipper is produced in all fabrics-- in Black, White, Silver, Gold and any desired color Priced from$13.50 to18.50 Buckles and Ornaments are "extras" --from $10 to $50 NN" "tr" a" "we" \_ Be a a 2 The Mode in F vening Slippers by 2 oster Brocades in Pastel colors are effectively used with Silver kid in this Slipper at $22.50 One of ihe graceful modes produced in Silver and White Brocade which can also be dyed to match the costume ------ $18.50 AA i i i NE zx Gives Suggestions in Gift Book for the Younger Folks Persons interested in books as Christmas gifts for children will be in- terested in the following selection made by Miss Winifred Bright, chil- dren's librarian at the Wilmette Pub- lic library : For Older Boys and Girls Stratton sev vvvevns suns Paul of France A story of the Fourth Crusade--a tale of knighthood and gallant deeds; of mystery, adventure, and excitement. Leeming «ov. . va ..nns Ships and Cargoes The romance of ocean commerce. Meigs +As the Crow Flies A story of a young explorer of the Mississipi. Lindbergh ve... oes... cama «saan We The famous flier"s own simple, straight- forward story of his life and trans-At- lantic fiight. Halliburton ....Royal Road to Romance In which a gay young romanticist goes laughing and vagabonding his way to the far corners of the earth. Skazki Zeitlin Strange and colorful, these folk-tales of old Russia, beautifully illustrated by Theodore Nadejen, will appeal to young and old alike. JAMES «up ss ere es Smoky, the Cowhorse A vivid story of cowboy and ranch life, written in the dialect of the range. Awarded the Newbury Medal for the best children's book of 1926. Nusbaum ........ Deric with the Indians Fourteen-year-old Deric describes his experiences with Indian friends in the southwest--exploring, discovering an- cient ruins and adventures with a strange people in their own land. Verne ................Michael Srrogoff The new Century edition of the story of a courier of the Czar. Mawhinney TEED English Oak and Spanish Gold A tale of the days following the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Thomas ..Boys' Life of Colonel Lawrence The story of the most dashing, ad- venturous and incredible figure in all of modern history--the mere youth of twen- ty-six who became the uncrowned King of the Arabs and led them in their spec- tacular revolt against the Turks. Charskaya ...sssssseees Tartar Princess Those who liked the lovable "Little Princess Nina" will enjoy these exciting experiences of her cousin and namesake. Housman ........ Moonshine and Clover A collection of charming fairy tales for older children. Stories of Adventure: Retold from St. Nicholas Stories from recent numbers of St. Nicholas featuring adventurous romance in many fields of activity. : For Little Children Lofting ........ Doctor Dolittle's Garden "Once in a while a book appears that is quite different from any other . . . As fascinating as it is queer . . . It is most amusing, told in that this-is-the- plain-truth manner that is the best way to tell an unbelievable tale."--N. Y. Times. Stoddart ........ Our Friends at the Zoo Stories about all sorts of animals that delight little children. Hyett ..Fifty Christmas Poems for Children. These poems have the spirit of Christ- mas, and should fill a long-felt want. Stone .....: Four-Year-Old's Story-Book Twelve entertaining, wholesome stories, each with its attractive colored picture. White Diana's Rosebush A story little girls will like about a happy and normal little girl, Diana Car- ter. Nursery Zoo Story and antics of four animal friends. Hutchinson .....:c00000 Fireside Stories This volume is uniform in size with "Chimney Corner" stories, and contains fifteen stories of proven quality for very little children. Bighn ...ccevssn svn Cry-Baby Chicken An amusing story about a spoiled little chicken. Sth ovo. ovmr evs ress Truly Little Girl A delightful story of a little girl in Maine. Lucas ......The Flamp, the Ameliorator, JP and the Schoolboy's Apprentice Three short stories, in parts both un- usual and humorous. Grishina-Givago ............. Peter-Pea A Russian Tom Thumb story written for little children in a simple, straight- forward style and delightfully illustrated by the author. Phillips" vai aine .. Little Sally Waters The adventures of Sally and her little friend across the way at a New England seaside village. Leetch .... uv... Annetje and Her Family A fascinating story of the Dutch in New Amsterdam. Stockton ...... Poor Count"s Christmas An ideal Christmas story, mow pub- lished for the first time in book form. Field. pe Taxis and Toadstools

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