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November 19, 1927 WINNETKA TALK CAPACITY HOUSES VIEW LEGIONS "LILAC TIME" Mrs. William D. Sidley and Wil- liam C. Boyden Jr., Outstand- ing in Lead Roles By Critic "In Lilac Time," a three act play produced by Winnetka Post No. 10 of the American Legion and presented at the Country Day school on Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, was well attended. Somewhat different from the type of plays previ- ously presented by the Legion, "In Lilac Time" was both an innovation and a huge success. A war story centered around the love of Jeannine, a French peasant girl, for a young English officer, Philip Blythe, the play offered many opportunities for bril- liant acting and these opportunities were taken advantage of in a manner that caused the audience to instantly recognize the quality of the produc- tion and to express its appreciation in spontaneous bursts of applause. Es- pecially outstanding was Mrs. William D. Sidley whose splendid characteriza- tion of Jeannine was. perhaps the brightest part of the entire presenta- tion. William C. Boyden, Jr., play- ing the opposite lead or the role of Lieut. Blythe, did correspondingly ex- cellent work. These two characters and an unusually strong supporting cast undoubtedly established a reputa- tion for having created a production equivalent to some of the best of legitimate plays and which closely riv- aled the original presentation, which, with Jane Cowl in the leading role, played for almost a year at one of the leading loop theaters. Dr. Frank Blatchford, retiring com- mander of the Legion, was in charge of the production which was under the personal direction of William Ziegler Nourse, director of the W. M. A. Q. Radb Players and William C. Rovden, Jr. Technical direction was in the capable hands of Miss Olive Grover, of New Trier High school and costuming was under the direction of Mrs. Roger Ballard. The cast in the order of its appear- ance is as follows: Hawkins, Glen A. Lloyd; Madame Rifford, Mrs. Milton Higgins; Simpson, George Barberry; Madame Berthelot, Niola Northam; Julien. Milton Higgins; Major Hollo- way, H. Spaulding Coffin; Lieut. Phil- ip Blythe, William C. Boyden, Jr.; Jeannine, Mrs. Thelma Sidley; Capt. Standing, Roy Noren; Lieut. George Smythe, George W. Bartlett; Captain Padget, Ralph W. Varney; Cure of Village, Francis G. Fabian; Jacques Riffard, Towner Webster; and Capt. Waltling, Lloyd A. Faxon. | Hubbard Woods Pupils Give $39 to Red Cross A total of $39.07 was collected by the pupils of the Hubbard Woods school for the Junior Red Cross during the drive which was held recently. Four rooms in the school achieved the 100 percent mark by having every child contribute some amount to the fund. These were Miss Eva Cox's fifth grade, Miss Luella Swartz' second grade, Mrs. Mildred Hughes' second grade and Miss Ethel Van Cleve' first grade. PUPILS HAVE HOLIDAY Winnetka school children will be dis- missed next Wednesday evening for the Thanksgiving holidays and classes will not reconvene until the following Monday. At that time it is anticipated that the new addition to the Skokie ; - school which has been in the process of construction will be completed and that the class rooms will be occupied by the children immediately after their re- turn following the vacation. "Uncle John" Rests John Benham of Kenilworth, more familiarly known to children of the Kenilworth Union church as "Uncle John," has resigned the superintenden- cy of the Union church Sunday school. Mr. Benham, who is more than years of age, has been engaged in Sun- day school work practically all his life. In his eight year's association with the Union church, Mr. Benham has built up one of the best Sunday schools in this part of the country. Work among children has been his great joy since young manhood and the little Kenil- worth friends have received informa- tion of his relinguishment of active service with utmost regret. C. of C. Committee Plans for Yuletide Decorations The committee appointed by the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce at a recent meeting to determine just how, if at all, illumination is to be provided for lighting the way of jolly Old Kris Kringle into the village, it is expected will have its report ready in a short time. This announcement was made at a meeting of the Chamber Monday evening. It has been suggested that numerous Christmas trees be erected throughout Winnetka and Hubbard Woods during Christmas time, and that prizes be offered for the best decorated store windows. E. C. Weissenberg is chair- man of the committee in Winnetka and Henry Klauke is chairman in the Hubbard Woods section. Camp Fire Girls Prepare Food Sale for December 3 Winnetka Camp Fire Girls will again conduct one of their famous "Food Sales" before long. The date set is Saturday morning, December 3, at Community House--the second Satur- day after Thanksgiving. Plans are al- ready afoot, and the girls are eager to give to the village their best efforts in the culinary line. Not only does the public get "Value received" at these sales, but the girls receive special hon- ors for their successful efforts, and these help towards their ranks, Details of this event will appear later. MEN'S CLASS TO MEET "Christ's Thought of the Relationship Between God and Man" will be the sub- ject of a talk by Rev. James Austin Richards before the Men's class of the Winnetka Congregational church next Sunday morning at 9:30. The meet- ing will be held in the American Legion room at Community House. Churches Co-operate in Union Thanks Observance Winnetka churches have ex- tended an invitation to all residents of the community to attend the Union Thanksgiving services to be held at 10:30 o'clock Thanksgiving morning in Christ church, Sheridan road and Humboldt avenue. The preacher at this year's com- munity service will be the Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin of the Win- netka Congregational church, his subject being, "Proving Our Grati- tude." The choir of Christ church, Ellis E. Chase, director, will give a pro- gram of music appropriate to the season, Winnetka's community Thanks- giving service is held under the joint auspices of Christ church, the Win- netka Congregational church, The First Scandinavian Evangelical church, and The Christian Fellow- ship. z Every resident of the community is cordially invited to participate in this service. Business People to Check Closely on "Pay Habits" The Winnetka Credit Men's asso- ciation has been organized by the Win- netka busimess men. This association operates a Credit Reference bureau for the beneht ot the business and pro- fessional men of Winnetka, Hubbard woods and Indian Hill commercial areas. It now has in its files some 3,500 reference cards. The association also co-operates with other Credit Men's associations along the north shore, so that a card is maintained on every resident along the north shore as to his or her "pay habits." These cards are brought down to date at the end of each month, and business men can be fur- nished up-to-date information at any time regarding the "pay habits" of any certain resident. The Winnetka Credit Men's asso- ciation also operates a department whereby it helps its members to col- lect past due accounts, working in conjunction with the national associa- tion. It has always been the custom along the north shore to grant more or less credit. It is a convenience to the residents, and business houses do not wish to refuse credit to those who have been in the habit of taking care of their obligations promptly, it is ex- plained. However, through the Win- netka Credit Men's association a close check is kept at all times. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Friendship circle, club for girls working in Winnetka homes, is launch- ing a membership campaign Tuesday, November 22. The Circle has its head- quarters in Community House where athletic and social programs are en- joyed each Tuesday. These Three Will Enjoy Purple Game as Guests Three fortunate football fans will help the Purple wind up the current season this Saturday, attending the Northwestern-Iowa game as guests of WINNETKA TALK. The lucky trio which annexed the honors in last week's Football Con- test conducted by WINNETKA TALK comprises : Genevieve Harman, 1810 Central avenue, Wilmette. Dr Chambers, 841 Spruce street, innetka. Arthur C. F. Gedge, 1106 Elm street, ADVANCE LINES IN WAR ON MOSQUITO MENACE Formulate Plans to Raise Money for Expense of Special Election December 6 The second important step in the business of organizing a permanent mosquito abatement association in the townships of Evanston, Niles, New Trier and the eastern half of North- field, was taken at a dinner and meet- ing held at the Skokie Country club, Glencoe, Wednesday evening, for the purpose of developing plans to raise money necessary to defray expenses of the special election te be held De- cember 6, and to carry on the work until the association's funds are avail- able next spring. Residents in the district have au- thorized the special election which County Judge Edmund K. Jarecki has set for the December date. The pre- liminary work, up to this time, has been carried forward by a temporary organization known as the North Shore Mosquito Abatement association, and with private subscriptions to de- fray the expenses. The enthusiasm which has been manifest during the first part of the mosquito abatement campaign, indi- cates approval of the permanent or- ganization, when the special election comes, and it was for the purpose of financing the election, and the work vet to be done, that Chairman Wil- jam Edwards called the meeting last evening. . Senator Huebsch Present Mr. Edwards presided. President W. D. Gerber, of Glencoe, extended a fromal welcome. Addresses were made by former Senator Thurlow G. Essing- ton, County Commissioner Oscar W. Schmidt. Arthur Burrage Farwell, rep- resenting FEvanston, Senator Arthur Huebsch, of Brookfield, father of the mosquito abatement bill in the state legislature, H. W. Butler, chairman of the finance committee of the pre- liminary work of organization, and, M. K. Mever, of Winnetka. Subscription cards for signatures of those desiring to make pledges towards the fund were circulated and the dis- trict will be further canvassed for funds. Village boards, Chambers of Com- merce and golf clubs throughout the area comprising the proposed district will be asked to give towards the financial aid required at this time. Movement Is Growing The bill, under which the district is being formed, was introduced in the state legislature by Senator Arthur Huebsch, who personally gave his time and effort towards its passage. With the organization of the Des- Plaines and the Lake Forest districts, and other similar districts now being formed in this part of the state, one great objective of the measure, the or- ganization of various co-ordinating dis- tricts is visioned, and by which it was pointed out the real work of mosquito extermination is assured. Senator Huebsch was _extended a rising vote of thanks for his work, and in his address he said he was most grateful for the many nice things which have been said about him for the mis sion he has done. The great movement he said is gro #- ing throughout the state, and reports were read showing where the Illinois plan is being followed in other states. Senator Huebsch said it was with some forebodings that he first under- took the task, but he said he is par- ticularly gratified at the outlook of seeing the entire Chicago area one great organization of mosquito abate- ment districts, which means the per- mant extermination of this pest.