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BuJIdtog is Now in the Hands of the Decorators and Will ProMbly Ope'n in Two Weeks. MRS. GROSS IS FOUNDER The Day Nursery. at Wesley arenue and Grove street, Bvanston, is now in the hands of the decorators and is ap- proechin* completion. The work is so fat advanced that it is hoped it may be opened to receive children in about two weeks. Founded by Mrs. Alfred K. Gross, the active management of the nursery has been undertaken by the Catholic Woman's club. It has already been seen by the club, however, that the work will develop along very broad lines, and desiring to make the under- taking as useful as possible to all of Bvanston, they have asked for an ad- visory board to consult with them in the work. The members of this board are to be choaen from all the churches of Bvanston. An auditor will be select- ed from among the city officials. Have Provided Linens. Through the generosity of a few of the leading citisens, who have been appealed to, the ladles have already been enabled to provide all of the nec- essary linens, and the washable over- garments to be worn by the little tots daring their dally stay at the nursery. The cribs, fully equipped, are among the additional gifts of the founders. Osttt of furniture and of dishes, not necessarily new. suitable for the uses of the enterprise, win be very accept- / able. Concerning such donations. Miss %r;»tta Reider, superintendent of As- U sedated Charities, may be notified. Telephone Bvanston 40tt. CHOSEN SECRETARY. Mr. Charles M. Howe, president of the North End Improvement associa- tion, hae been named secretary of the eofluhittee* In charge of soliciting tends In the first precinct of the Sixth ward for the Hospital for Contagious Diseases. THEGREATIOR ... . OF OPPORTUNITY "Opportunity is a hackneyed yet a pictorial word. B^inotasjlcally it means either an open harbor or an open door. One etymology pittnres a ship with sails unfurled and anchor weighed ready to slip out through the golden gate of the harbor int* the great waiting ocean. The other ety- mology pictures a veiled figure knock- ing upon a door which It afterwards opens." Thus Dr. McBlveen began his sermon Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church. His topic was "The Creation of Opportunity," and his text was Colosslans 4:5: "Buying up your opportunities." He continued: "To some opportunity is an inspiring word. As by night they stand 'neath a sky full of stars so they feel they are ever surrounded by worldful of opportunity. Before the lad and the maiden, before the worker and the veteran, there is a whole world full of things that they can be and do. From beginning to end in all its spheres this world quivers with possi- bilities and is eloquent with invita- tions. Everywhere there is appeal, challenge, an invitation to larger being and more efficient usefulness. It is a world of innumerable and mag- nificent opportunity. All that has has been done has not diminished, but rather increased the sum of those unities. Especially is America d of opportunity. Our great 'is like a house of many floors or stories; some higher and some lower. But there are no locked doors between these moors. Every stairway is unbarred. Every lad and lass in America has a chance to rise. Our society is not stratified. No one is compelled to remain in the class in which he is born. When Alexander of Macedonia began his career of world conquest he lavishly gave every- thing he possessed away. Some one asked him what he had left, and he answered, 'My hopes.' A man's hopes and ©pportua^es are his meat valu- able assets. They should be reckoned as part of his wealth. "To others the word, opportunity, is an irritating word. It annoys those who are satisfied with a Jog trot of monotonous routine. It arouses the apathetic, the lethargic, the placid and the careless. "How one regards his opportunities reveals or betrays his character. There is no surer test of character than a man's attitude towards bis op- portunities. That attitude tells of what kind of stuff he is made; Some, like Dlckins' character, Macawber, are always waiting for something to turn up and always missing it when it does. There are some people who can be defined as the late Mr. So-and-So be- fore they die. They seem to be born a day late, and to be spending their entire lives in trying to catch up. They remind one of the French proverb that 'Today has enormous desires, but a feeble will.' Others rejoice in their opportunities. *Work while It is day,' said the great Master. Samuel John- son engraved that sentence on his watch. Scott had it carved on his sun dial. Carlyle used it often as an auto- graph. Opportunity is only another name for metempsychosis. It is the chance to change oneself; to increase the siie and quality of one's mind and spirit, and to come into closer union with the thought and work of God. J Htunan life may be defined as a divine chance both to be and to do better. "One may maintain any one of four attitudes toward life's opportunities. One may be indifferent or stupid to them. Such a person the scriptures describe as being dead while he lives. Or one may miss his opportunities. That is the truth emphasized in the parable of Jesus about the wise and foolish virgins. * That Is the idea ex- pressed In the old eastern fable of the man who waited a thouv ud years before the gates of Paradise, but who then slept just one hour when the. gates were open. That is the thought' that is pictured by the analogy that likens time to a man who has heir In the front of his head, but who Is bald in the back of his head, and which gives force to the injunction to seise time by the forelock. That is the con-, ception which is embodied in the sculpture which , represents oppor* tnnlty as a woman with ntee ***£§*« and with ^gf0m^^ *** 1 hidden \^Kdm:i^^^m-.^m portunity:-9lK%HP%^ *** 'ire 'Soon gjtystv ficult to overtake. "Then there are those alert souls who take advantage of most of the favorable occasions of life. As they have opportunity they do good unto their fellowmen. They are watchful but not heroic souls. A higher type of man is the man who creates oppor- tunities. 'Buy up opportunities,' urges the apostle. Expend time and energy, not simply, in taking advan- tage of opportunities, but in producing opportunities. When Sir Walter Scott's publisher failed the great author ,knew that the stately home he had Just erected must pass into the hands of some one else. But he regarded this adversity as 'a bracer and a tonic' His enforced poverty created the situation which compelled him to devote his time to writing great books. A man's fate lies not in his conditions, but in his character. Every one of us possesses the magical power of transforming hindrances Into helps and obstacles into stepping stones. Heroic resolve# can convert a disadvantage into an opportunity. The poor artist complains that he can't paint his picture unless he has four square feet of canvas. Raphael painted a masterpiece on a bit of can- vas three inches square. The ordinary musician won't play unless he has a perfect instrument. Paganlni en- tranced his audieince by playing upon one string when the other three strings of his violin snapped. The in- different author waits until a great theme suggests itself. Bobbie Burns could sing about a 'wee mouste,' or a 'tiny daisy.' President Jordan insists that the world gets out of the way of the man who knows where he Is going. The world, It matters not how it confronts a man, always appears like a splendid opportunity to un- shakeable purpose and courageous de- votion. "Jesus was meanly born and hum- bly bred. He was despised by the religious leaders of His nation and often misunderstood by His own dis- ciples. What could He do? Well, He uttered truths which determined the best thinking of today. He showed mankind human nature at its very best He didn't enter through open doors; He opened doors. He created opportunities. And you may do so. Ton may create a new world for yourself in less than six days. OPENED BY THE LIBRARY On Tuesday afternoon, Oct S9( a new deposit station for the pnblio li- brary was opened at Lincoln school, in 8outh Bvanston. This station will be maintained by the public library with the co-operation of the Parent's and Teachers' association of that dis- trict. About 400 books for adults and chil- dren have been placed there, to be loaned unier the rules which apply to Juniors. aned up! theUbrarr. i& is 1kmmFW'*Fi*^ renting collection of popttla* similar to that maintained at the library. " '1, Requests for books net found at the station may be .lift thesw o* ten* the public? library. \ :'"i|||' Reader's cards inay be ti station as well as at the library. The hours are from 4 toJl p. m. every;; Inta^tyr^ ft $ i if*' fi'O iii j i ft;' tf ; EAdJtBs ;wo||, The Northern Eagles won a foot- '% ball game Saturday from the Barefoot ^ The score was 24 too. , iS ii i:r 'jql fi t i!i"."i"ij1Vif'i^||v DURIN WE ARE STANLE Huraberg Bldf., 8 iSTOW and IAWRBHCft AVBVS., Chicago mm* Light fo useâ€"the best Theie^s no glare; no is a low priced lamp, Rayo lamps are light S*t* the_____ w. »~-£) Lamp %£* *£ ^â- ^ Made In varieue styles ai reading- all home Rayo. The Rayo at any price. Thelifinbsoft am »u cannSlsglt better _ than three million homes, I | | sj|in| II II PIT iont removing chimney or jy to clean and rewick. styles and for an purposes. At D**i*rs Enrpwhmy & STANDARD OIL COMPANY * - , I Yotir Clothes LOCK IETTER and WEAR LONGER BOYS BLAMED. An outhouse belonging to the city and situated oh the lake shore caught fife Sunday and was burned to the ground. The police blame a number of boys for the lire. They are now making an Investigation and some ar- rests wm probably follow. â- p* ur Prices T» Heise ETerystdy Faneral â€" Casket, En- d Serviceâ€"Hearse apd r any cemetery ; charge for distance ired Immediately WtilMESCHKIRCH 70S Maia St. t«i. tees Bvanston ** • «1 when washeo in the 'Domestic" Electric W Wringing M becaua/there's nothing insida^o wear, tear or chafe the goods, or njjjTOf buttons. .L METAL tnhs^etar-frame wringer; Ut 8PRING8losrab to break during wash; ENCLbsEny^orking parts. SIMPLE to op\wa*e^EASILY CLEANED. IS Days Free Trial PERFECT COOKING The "Chambers Duplex" Firakss Cooldiig Gat Range for ^33 SB. latest im- VyeUher princi- ple Retains itself in _ ions Approved _______ as well as y housewives. Twenty sues and styles^ to $180. ... 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