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38 WINNETKA TALK May 19, 1928 ble News of the North Shore Clubs [oh -- Art League Lists Its New Officers Annual Meeting Brings Election and Reports of Activity and Progress for Year That its purpose is to be an influence for better things and to promote an appreciation of art in the towns from Evanston to Lake Bluff, thus belonging to laymen as well as artists, was a point emphasized at the business meet- ing of the North Shore Art league Thursday evening, May 10, at Commu- nity House, Winnetka. James Cady Ewell, the retiring president, told of the progress made since the inception of the league four years ago. This season's activities have included the sponsoring of the Dudley Crafts Wat- son lectures, the giving of small plays, and the hanging of no jury exhibits. Mrs. Felix Boldenweck, retiring treasurer, gave her report, and Mrs. Cora Gould Davies, secretary, present- ed her report for the last fiscal year. The nominating committee's report was balloted and accepted unanimous- ly, resulting in the election of the following officers for the coming year: Lionel Robertson of Highland Park president; Albert Ullrich of Wilmette, vice-president; Mrs. J. W. F. Davies, Winnetka, secretary; Mrs. Ralph Brackett, Winnetka, corresponding secretary; Miss Caroline Eckstorm, Winnetka, treasurer. Honorary members who are to be ex-officio members of the board are: Rudolph Ingerle of Highland Park, Alden S. Brooks of Kenilworth, and Frank Peyraud of Highland Park. Those who will serve on the board of directors are: Mrs. Edward Brion, Glencoe; Mrs. Gordon Wilson, Wil- mette; E. I. Nygaard, Kenilworth; Mrs. Kate Bacon Bond, Winnetka; Mrs. Alonzo Coburn, Wilmette; Allen . Philbrick, Winnetka; Jesse L. Smith, Highland Park; Mrs. Albert Ullrich, Wilmette; William A. Stewart, Win- netka; Mrs. John Vennema, Winnet- ka; Mrs. Marguerite Calkins Taylor, Wilmette; James Cady Ewell, High- land Park; William T. Jones, Wil- mette; Mrs. Felix Boldenweck, Win- netka; Mrs. Charles Southward, Ken- ilworth. The new board met Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ullrich of Wilmette. Organize Evening Garden Club and Elect Officers More than fifty men and women gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Ewer in Wilmette, Tuesday evening, to enlist as charter members in the Evening Garden club, which organized at that time. Officers elected to conduct the affairs of the club in its infancy are Frank R. Eager, president; George Iliff, vice-president; Miss Anna Beach, secretary; Mrs. Archibald - Stinson of Evanston, treas- urer; Mrs. C. D. Ewer, program chair- man. The 'directors and chairmen are to be appointed from the board. The first Tuesday of each month has been designated as the meeting day, .and, until a place is selected for the meetings, different homes will be open- ed for them. The program of the evening was given by Mrs. David Cooke of Evans- ton, a member of the Wilmette Garden club, who used a stereopticon to illus- trate her interesting talk on "A Rock Garden." v Mts. George Mieth Now Heads Glencoe D. A. R. The annual meeting of the Glencoe chapter of the D.A.R. was held on Monday, May 14, at the home of Mrs. John L. Walker. Reports showing a wonderful year's work filled the morn- ing program. A national review shows the Glencoe chapter to be number 100 in the list of 103 chapters in Illinois and that only twelve chapters raised more funds for the work of the organi- zation. After luncheon Mrs. Harry Board- man, first vice-regent, gave a charm- ing report of the state conference at Bloomington and Mrs. Melville C. Chatten of the Kaskaskia chapter gave an inspiring review of the national conference at Washington. She re- ported that the Regent General, Mrs. Brosseau, stated that the D.A.R. had no blacklist. The retiring regent, Mrs. Winthrop Girling, installed the new regent, Mrs. George W. Mieth, who was welcomed with enthusiastic ap- plause. Mrs. W. B. Manchester was elected second vice-regent. Mrs. John I. Walker will be recording secretary and Mrs. Brayton Castle is to be his- torian. A brilliant piano recital given by Miss Greta Spokesfield closed the day. Officers Elected for Ravinia Opera Club Announcement is made of those who, this season, are directing the general affairs of the Ravinia Opera club. These officers are: Mrs. Ralph Poole of Lake Forest, president; Miss Caro- line Kirkland of Chicago and Lake Forest, Mrs. George E. Parker of Winnetka, Mrs. Walter Dill Scott of Evanston, Mrs. William Sutherland of Glencoe, and Mrs. Leverett Thompson of Lake Forest, vice-presidents; Mrs. Arthur Byfield of Highland Park, re- cording secretary; Mrs. Alexander O. Mason of Highland Park, correspond- ing secretary; Mrs. Harvey S. Pardee of Ravinia, treasurer. Miss Isabel Cline of Kenilworth again is chairman of the children's day committee, and has working with her as advisory members, Mrs. Floy Little Bartlett of Winnetka and Mrs. Thomas E. Wells of Lake Forest. Head Vassar Club At a recent meeting of the North Shore Vassar club the following new officers were elected for the ensuing year: Miss Florence Bennet of Ev- anston, president; Miss Helen Chap- man of Evanston, vice-president; Mrs. Duane Peterson of Winnetka, secre- tary and treasurer. Last Junior League Play With its performance Saturday morning, May 19, the Evanston Junior league will close its series of perform- ances for children at the Evanston Country club. The hour is 10:30 o'clock. TO HOLD ALL-DAY MEETING The Young Woman's auxiliary of the Winnetka Congregational church will meet at the home of Mrs. Theodore Rockwell 277 Chestnut street, on Wednesday, May 23, for the regular all-day monthly session. It is hoped that there will be a large number present to sew on the articles for the Holiday Shops. GIVES GARDEN LECTURE Mrs. Harry Barnum of Winnetka gave a lecture on "Gardens, Large and Small," at the Woman's City club, Chicago, Friday afternoon. St. Francis Foundation to Hold Open Meeting The Foundation for St. Francis hospital is to hold an open meeting on Wednesday, May 23, at the parlors of the Nurses' home on Ridge avenue, Evanston. Mrs. Frank Jones, presi- dent of the organization, will meet with her board members at 1 o'clock and the open meeting will begin at 2:30. There will be refreshments and a program, during which Mrs. Napo- lean Pickard of Rogers Park will sing, and the Rev. Frederick Siedenberg, sociologist from Loyola university, will talk. It is hoped that the meeting will arouse much enthusiasm for the Festi- val which is being held on June 16. Various individuals and organizations have made contributions for this affair, among them being groups from vari- ous porth shore community players who will give their talent in a short play that day. As all sorts of activities are to be included, and all sorts of booths, a contribution of any sort is welcomed, the committee announces. Wellesley Circle Holds Election of Officers North Shore Wellesley circle at its meeting Tuesday afternoon, elected the following to serve as officers for the new year that will commence next fall: Mrs. Alfred Tay- lor of Evanston, who will continue as chairman; Mrs. James Fleming of Winnetka, vice-chairman; Miss Marie Remien of Chicago, corresponding sec- retary and treasurer; Miss Mildred Smith of Evanston, recording secre- tary. Miss Murphy of the Evanston school faculty spoke on entrance examina- tions, on the comprehensive plan and on the old, or restricted examination. Mrs. Earl White gave a short talk on the two applicants for the Chicago Wellesley club scholarship to Welles- ley college. Catholic League Holds Reception for Officers The North Shore Catholic Woman's league held a most enjoyable reception at the Winnetka Woman's club on May 8. About eighty members were there to honor the new officers and the new members. The guests were wel- comed by Mrs. William T. Schildgen of Evanston, who is president of the league. The club was beautifully decorated with baskets of spring flowers, the affair was one of the prettiest and most successful events that the league has had for some time. Mrs. W. A. Kitter- master of Glencoe and Mrs. William Dooley of Highland Park, both past presidents of the organization, presided at the tea tables. Head Mt. Vernon Society The Mount Vernon Seminary society, which held its annual meeting Tues- day, elected the following officers for the coming year: Miss Marian Black, president; Mrs. Franklin Clement, vice- president; Mrs. Robert Stenson, re- cording secretary; Miss Mary Eliza- beth Cunningham, treasurer; Mrs. George W. Fargo, corresponding secre- tary. The The Chicago Wellesley club is hold- ing its annual luncheon at the Stevens hotel Saturday, May 26, at 12:30 o'clock. A short business meeting, dur- ing which officers will be elected, will be held at 12 o'clock. Miss Bertha M. Stearns of the English department at Wellesley will be the speaker. Woman's Fair Opens Its Doors May 19 Aviation Exhibit Novel Feature of Exposition; Trips Over City for Patrons of Fair The Woman's World's fair opens Saturday, May 19, at 2 o'clock in the Coliseum, and lasts through the follow- ing week, exclusive of Sunday, "until 10:30 Saturday night, May 26. Round trip fares on the Chicago and North Western, Illinois Central, Burlington, and other railroads in the Western Passengers' association, will be reduced to the amount of one and a half single fares for all passengers going to this fourth annual exposition. The special rates will provide for women in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Towa, Illinois, and Indiana. Beginning Monday, May 21, the fair will open daily at 12 o'clock and con- tinue until 10:30 at night. The con- ferences in the North hall on socioligi- cal and welfare subjects begin at 11 in the morning and will be adjourned by the time the exhibits are ready for view each day. The fair is running the "Merrie Tavern," its own restau- rant this year, in the Mezzanine ball- room of the Coliseum, with Mrs. Charles Swan, chairman of the hospi- tality committee, and Mrs. Walter Paepcke, Mrs. Shreve Badger and Mrs. George R. Dean, directors of the fair, in charge. Yellow table covers and unique accessories are planned for the Tavern. Elena Moneak and her 16- piece woman's orchestra will play symphonic jazz on afternoon and eve- ning programs. Miss Helen M. Bennett, managing director of the fair, has arranged for an aviation exhibit this year for the first time in the history of any expo- sition. Trips over the city by air will be offered patrons of the fair; and a beacon light such as guides the mail pilots on their night journeys will be installed in the aviation booth. One of the first women flyers, Katherine Stin- son of Santa Fe, N. M., will be a guest of the famous Women's luncheon, on Thursday, May 24. Miss Ruth Rhodes plans to fly her own plane from San Francisco to Chicago for the fair. The Art Gallery occupying half of the South annex will be proportioned into three sections, for etchings, paint- ings, and sculpture. Eleven women sculptors from Chicago will contribute reliefs, busts and figures, including Tennessee Mitchell Anderson, Jose- phine Kern, Mabel Lundrun Torrey, and Viola Norman. Forty etchers, all women, from every corner of the globe will furnish the etching exhibit. Thirty of them are Americans and ten are from Chicago. More than fifty of Chicago's women painters will be rep- resented in child portraits, miniatures, modernistic and classical paintings. Pauline Palmer's "Golden Altar" por- traying the historic altar of San Juan Capistrano in California, will be one of the better known pictures on dis- plav. " The foreign groups will occupy the other half of the South annex and include four new to the fair this year. Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and the Ukraine, besides Lithuania, Fin- land, Sweden, Poland and Hungary. SALE MAKES $2,600 The rummage sale recently held for the Grove House for Convalescents made over $2600. Mrs. Heyliger A. deWindt of 205 Chestnut street is president of the board of Grove House. The sale is considered very successful.