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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 25 Feb 1928, p. 19

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February 25, 1928 WINNETKA TALK 17 Mother Is Guest, Daughter Hostess, at Club Banquet Thursday evening, February 16, the Girls' club at New Trier High school gave its annual Mothers' and Daugh- ters' banquet. This banquet is given each year by the girls as a tribute to their mothers and also in order that the mothers may meet other mothers and teachers outside of school hours. The feeling of fellowship and good cheer was maintained throughout the evening by songs and cheers. To be- in with a delicious dinner was served. After the feast both mothers and daughters adjourned to the auditorium where speeches were made and enter- tainment provided. Jane Burrill, presi- dent of the Girls' club, welcomed the mothers and introduced Miss Elizabeth Packer, dean of girls, who, in the course of her talk read excerpts from a letter written by Miss Wright, former sponsor of the club, who is in England, to Miss Murphy who is club sponsor during Miss Wright's absence. Miss Wright's letter expressed her home- sickness for the girls and the club and also related her many fascinating and interesting experiences in England. Several mothers were called upon for remarks. A group of junior girls gave a dance called "The Skaters." They made a very pretty sight in their red and white costumes. Helen and Doris Fraser sang a group of songs to con- clude the: entertainment. Shawnee Club Ends Month With Two Social Events February is culminating at Shawnee Country club with two large events, a masked ball and midnight supper Saturday evening and a large bridge luncheon Monday. Members may in- vite guests to both of these affairs. Those in charge of the ball, during which prizes will be given for the best costumes, are Wallace Miller, chair- man, and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Farl R. Neir, Mr. and Mrs. G. R: Garretson and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Allen. Mrs. William Holmes is chairman of arrangements for the bridge lunch- eon, with Mrs. C. Miles McDonald the hostess. Assisting will be Mrs. Arthur W. Allen, Mrs. John W. H. Higbee, Mrs. B. G. Calloway, Mrs. Robert H. Candlish, Mrs. Rollo Gullickson, and Mrs. Arthur D. Winslow. Observe Valentine's Day With Assembly Program Children of the Horace Mann school celebrated St. Valentine's day at the school with a special assembly pro- gram. Valentines were exchanged and a postoffice set up, at which the postman for each room called to get the "mail." Voters' League Announces March Congress Forum The Kenilworth League of Women Voters in co-operating with the Illinois league announces a Forum of the League of Women Voters which will be held on Saturday, March 10, in the Gold room of the Congress hotel. The League of Women Voters, together with the Association for Peace Education, is holding this forum for the third annual educational conference, and in addition '0 the teacher's organization, a number of other organizations will participate this year. The subject of this year's conference will be, "The Study and the Teaching of International Relations." Professor Pitman Potter of the University of Wis- consin will speak at the morning ses- sion on "Methods and Motives in the Study of International Relations." The afternoon will be devoted to a discus- sion of the press as a factor in the education of the adult in international affairs. James G. McDonald, of the Foreign Policy association of New York, will be the principal speaker at his session. The discussion will be a prominent part of the program at both sessions. For {further information one may call Mrs. E. D. Snydacker, Kenil- worth 700-R, president of the Kenil- worth league, or call Hyde Park 1449. Skokie D. A. R. to Have Artists for Guest Day As announced last week, the next meeting of the Skokie Valley chapter of "the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held Monday after- noon, February 27, at 2:30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Harry Street, 592 Sheridan road, Winnetka. Each mem- ber is requested to notify the hostess whether she is to be present, as this is to be a guest day, and, in entertain- ing, Mrs. Street must have some definite idea of the number to expect. A very beautiful program is planned for this day with Mrs. Josephine Lyd- ston Seyl, soprano, Miss Lillian Prin- gle, cellist, and Mrs. Everett Harris, accompanist, as the artists. Each member is privileged to bring one guest. The meeting will begin promptly at 2:30 o'clock. Gould C. Davis to Handle Hupmobiles in This Area Announcement is made this week that Gould C. Davis, operating under the firm name of Gould C. Davis & com- pany, has taken over the Hupmobile sales and service on the entire north shore. Temporary headquarters, where cur- rent models of these cars are now be- ing shown, are at 736 Elm street, Win- netka, The service department, for the time being, will be at 806 Oak street, conducted by experienced mechanics who have been thoroughly trained for this work at the Hupmobile factory. FOR FUEL--USE OIL "A Correct Grade for Each Burner" Two Bulk Plants--Eight Trucks operated ON the north shore to assure PROMPT, EFFICIENT SERVICE Braun Bros. On Co. 723 Oak Street, Winnetka Winnetka 3020 -- Telephones -- Highland Park 3296 SPEAKS AT TEA Miss Clarissa C. Bell, an English teacher who has changed places with Miss Lulu Wright of New Trier High school, and who is here under the auspices of the English Speaking union to stimulate better understand- ing between nations, was guest of honor at a tea Friday at the Woman's City club. Miss Bell, who has been the English mistress of Putney High school in London, spoke before the tea. HOSTESSES AT MAISONETTE Hostesses next Tuesday at the Cradle Maisonette, the tea room con- ducted at 612 Church street, Evans- ton, for the Cradle society, will be* Mrs. Austin Jenner and Mrs. Harry Edmonds. Tuesday of this week the hostesses were Mrs. Dorr Price and Mrs. Henry Urion. Illinois has the largest and best glass sand deposits in the United States. LULU ID 524 Davis St. served 5:30 to 8 P. M. on week days. Dancing Nymphs get thirsty, likewise do they ear. urge know where to find a treat; and of course it's at the "PANTRY" in Evanston, at Soda, Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, Dinner and late evening Refreshment. Open at 11 A. M. Sundays 4 P. M. 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