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ake Shore News Nearly Everybody In Wilmette Reads Theu*^ o sphere News VOL. VI, NO. 50. VF WILMETTE, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY^p^VBER 24 1919 GRIDIRON DINNER IS MIGHTY FINE EVENT Presbyterian Men's Club Gives En. tertaiument For Men, Accorded As "Best Yet" Ever to Hit Wilmette PROGRAM HAD EVERTHING Organization Plans Other Such Joy- ful Events To While Away Future Long Evenings It was a "I?ig Night" and one con- tinupus,. |>ig?,: laugh in the biggest sense, frojti.*6:30 ^o, 11 o'clock, that' the .menhicT .at. a grid-iron dinner at' the 'Wilmette 'Pnesbyterian church' last Friday evening! To the sweet strains of the music of the Evans orchestra, the men of the church and community filled the dining roqm and partook of the fat of the harvest, sumptuously prepared and..daintily served by the women of the church.. The. festive boards were strewn with rosebuus and smilax and all â- werq welcomed with the smiles and eloquence of Deacon H. D. Jenkins as chairman. Songmaster A. W. Dilling led the lurty voices and made the place ring with gridiron parodies. Everyone Roasted Everyone was roasted and toasted by toastmaster L. F. Owen who in- troduced and interspersed unsparing- !y wi'h grid and wit. Frank Adams Mitchell, the poet laureate of the Chicago Association of Commerce, made the hearts merry with his original poetry and A. W. Dilling sang, "The Old Bass Viol" and lT.-irty Lauder's songs to the rr.trei c delight of every heart. Car! Keller proved to be a human dictionary and encyclopedia in re- sponding to the toast. "The Evolu- tion of the condensed essence of sen«e as related to nonsense." sense." Attorney Charles Heckler told the secrets of his profession and did his -worst -and -armhe toastmaster added "made as clear as mud" the subject "Good morning. Judge! Guilty or not guilty â€" Oh Postum! There is no reason, but why is a lawyer." Sentiment and Joy Oliver E. Hinsdell, former drama- tic coach of the Northwestern Uni- versity,.'read several choice selec- tions in a masterly manner, inter- weaving sentiment and joy. Donald G. Robertson, who has en- tertained extensively in the training camps, kept the crowd off their chairs the best part of a half hour with his witchinglj; funny mono- logues and pianologues. Limerickers Kerr and Blake pre- sented excellent samples and speci- mens of the work of that secret or- ganization, which augurs well to be a formidable, society of mental aviators and powerful factors in the curriculum of Wilmette after-dinner events. Pastor Discourses Dr. George P. Magill. after suffer- ing from an attack of pie-Uis. rallied in wonderful Wilmette fashion as a casuist and casuistically casuisticat- ed. yea even unto the end of the program, on "Winning the Wilmette Wilds and Wonders." By unanimous consent the gather- ing passed the following resolution in song entitled "Sunday Morn," and sang it in real college style to the tune of "Tipperary": "It's a sweet sleep on Sunday morning, It's a long way to churchâ€" It's a hard job to get your break- fast And make Sunday School or burst; Wake up now you laggards, Put the Real Church on the map. It's a real live bird that gets up early, And I am that chap." After thanks to the women and cheers for the deacons, the gridiron came to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne". Many more events of this char- acter are platined by the Presby- terians for the coming months. AT CITY MANAGERS* MEET Village Manager C. C. Schultz, was Tuesday evening directed by tht Board of Trustees to attend the con- vention of the National City Man- agers' association to be held at In- dianapolis, Ind„ October 27, 28 and 29. ram*' TWELVE PAGES TRICE FIVE CENTS ggsp Wilrrette's Community House NOTED WAR WORKER SPEAKS HERE SUNDAY The formal opening of -t.h.e â-  Wil-fi mette Community House will await I the return of Village President Ed- ward Zipf from a month's trip to California, but many interesting plans are going forward. The Wilmette Boy's Community club and its work under the direc- tion of Mr. Bert Hammond, will be- gin Saturday morning, October 25. All boys from ten to fourteen years, "inclusive, are eligible for membership, dues, ten cents per month. The gymnasium classes will be held in the grammar school gym- nasium and their work will include basketball, jndoor baseball, calisthen- ics, tutnbling, maze running and .other games and exercises. The swimming classes will be taken to the New Trier High school tank and to the Evanston Y. M. C. A. tank. Meet on Saturdays The regular meeting will be held on Saturday, mornings the Juniors, ages ten and eleven, meeting at 9 • o'clock and the Seniors, ages twelve, thirteen and fourteen, at 10:30 o'clock. In addition to gymnasium work there will frequently be short talks by well known men on educational subjects which will be interesting and beneficial. The afternoon work will include hikes, trips to the Stock Yards and to factories, Ford assembly plant, large baking companies, ice manu- facturing plants and tours in the Art Institute and Field museum. The Community House has given the boys the large room on the third floor for their club room and they have started to decorate it and equip it with games. They need two bas- ket balls, two indoor baseballs and bats and would greatly appreciate a gift of these. Boys' Hallowe'en Supper Thursday evening, October 30, at 6:30 o'clock, a Hallowe'en Supper will be given at the Community House free, for, all boys between the ages of ten and fourteen, inclusive, if they notify Mr. Bert Hammond, 1 Crescent Place, Wilmette, before Tuesday, October 28. The Woman's club of Wilmette will give a concert by Mr. Milan Lusk, violinis*, on the evening of November 4, «n the Woman's club building. Thi gives the people of Wilmette a rare t.^portuhity to hear a fine musical program and also bene- fit a home interest. Mr. Lusk is a Wilmette man and is giving this concert to benefit the institution most representative of Wilmette, its Community House. The Economy Shop is greatly in need, just now, of clothing to sell, especially men's clothing. As the en- tire proceeds from sales go to the support of th<: Wilmette Community House, everyone sending in valuable articles is making an indirect gift to this cause. If possible, bring your bundles to the shop at Greenleaf and East Railroad avenues on Wednes- days, if not, call Wilmette 99 and they will be called for. Mrs. Forbes-Robertson Halt- Sched- uled To Address Wilmette Sun- day Evening Club On Prob- lems of Reconstruction HAS INTERESTING MESSAGE Mrs. Claude F. Smith, Chicago Solo- ist, To Furnish Special Musical Program Of The Evening BIG POLICEMAN HALTS CALIFORNIA TOURISTS Wilmette Youths Get As Far As Northwestern Railway Terminal When Copper Takes a Hand Just another episode in the age- old drama of wanderlust and blight- ed dreams, Gustav Dusraner. 1719 Forest ave- nue, and Rirjiard J&anAflan*,,.1632i^esM«;• Irf, ck.c *^*Aft who d?sire ATTEND MISSION CONVENTION Mri Louis F. Mueller, 128 Sixth street, is attending the convention of the Woman's Mission society of Northern Illinois at Washington, 111. Forest avenue, each about a dozen summers old, had heard some neigh- bor boys dwell upon the wonders of far-off California, the land of sun- shine and flowers and eternal sum- mer, where winter's cold and the school day grind were unknown. Saturday morning they packed themselves away on a train at the Wilmette station and startedâ€"for California. Between them they re- gistered $3.20â€"mostly in pennies. Arrived at the big Northwestern railway terminal they were some- what bewildered. Up stepped a big bluecoat. "How do we get to California?" was Gustav's brave inquiry. "Who all's going to California," asked the policeman. "Just us," piped Richard, indicat- ing himself and partner. "All right, come along with me," said the policeman. Ten minutes later the tourists found themselves in a big room sur- rounded by a dozen or more big bluecoats. Two hours later the boys BOY SCOUTS TO CONDUCT ROOSEVELT FUND DRIVE Paul Schroeder, Chairman of. Roose- velt Memorial Fund Drive, Re- ceives Contributions Though no definite plan of action in connection with the Roosevelt Memorial Poind drive has been formulated in Wilnette at this time to contribute to the establishment of a permanent memorial to the great American may leave their donations or pledges at the Village Hall or'mail them to Paul Schroeder, chairman of the campaign in Wilmette, at 414 Linden avenue. Mr. Schroeder was not apprised of his chairmanship until late this week by the Chicago district leaders in charge of the campaign and has had no opportunity to call a meeting of residents for the purpose of organiz- ation. He has requested however that persons who are desirous of in- suring a large contribution from Wil- mette pass the word along to their neighbors and friends. Workers who may collect donations are to "check in" at a meeting at the Village Hall Monday evening. October 27, when Mr. Schroeder will "close the books" of the drive. The Wilmette Boy Scouts have been organized to canvass the Vil- lage on Saturday under the direc- tion of George H. Harbaugh, local Scout leader and, it is expected, will The speaker at the Wilmette Sun- day Evening club on Sunday even- ing, October 26, will be Mrs. Forbes- Robertson Hale of New York City, one of the most eloquent of woman orators on the American platform. Mrs. Hale is known in both Eng- land and America. She' rendered great service during the war and is now engaged in helping to solve some of the big problems of reconstruc- tion. Her coming to Wilmette will be a real event in the history of the Sunday Evening club. Hear Well-Known Soloist Vocal solos will be rendered Sun- day evening by Mrs. Claude F. Smith, well known soloist, of Chi- cago. The Sunday Evening club year has started out with the usual enthus- iasm and large attendance. The hour of beginning during October is 7:45 o'clock. • British Leader Speaks On last Sunday, evening the club was addressed by the Right Honor- able John W. Gulland, who recently arrived in this country from Eng- land to discuss the subject of "Uni- versal Brotherhood.". There was an unusually large attendance to hear the distinguished British leader dis- cuss the labor situation here and abroad and to give the British view- point on the "League of Nations." PLAN 15 MILE BRIDLE PATH FOR NORTH SHORE SERVICE MEN ENJOY LOCAL GUARD DINNER One Hundred and Twenty-five Guests Attend Wilmvtte War Organiza- tion's Dinner For Ex-Serv- ice Men RELATE WAR EXPERIENCES Hayes McKinney Calls Upon Men To Tell Of Service At Front; Ex- cellent Musical Program Would E:.Uad From Wilwvette- South Limits Along Canal and To Lincoln Park One hundred and twenty-five guests enjoyed a dinner at the' Wilmette Woman's club last evening given re- turned service men of Wilmette by the Wilmette Guard. Mren who were not in'the Village to enjoy the July service dinner were' the ' special guests of the Guard. In addition to the many ex-fight- ers the members-of the Exemption board, Draft Examining .board and officials of the Wilmette Guard -were in attendance as well as guests in- vited by.the service men. Tell Battle Experiences - The feiture of the evening's enter- tainment were the personal accounts of experiences on the battle fronts of several of the service men. The men were called upon extemporane- ously by toastmaster Hayes McKin- ney, president of the Wilmette Guard. The musical program was in charge of Mr. Bertram, who led in Com- munity Singing. There were also special numbers by Miss Helen Smith, soloist, and Raymond Roth, ohoeist, with Miss Ethcfl Flentye, accompanist. Many Men Away Manvtjnen invited to the dinner were uriabl-e to be present since a large number of the returned fight- ers' are attending colleges and uni- versities in various sections of the country. Others who were credited to Wilmette on the Village service flag have since left the Village. For those reasons the number who at- tended the dinner was comparatively small. • : H. K. Snider was chairman of-the committee in charge of the arrange- ments. were safely returned to their homes, : materially boost Wilmette's contri- "If it hadn't been for that mean • bution to this cause. policeman we might-uv gotten to J ------------------------- California, mightn't we'uv," was ' NEW TRIER SWIMMERS PRE- Gustave's doleful comment SAFETY FIRST Earl E. Orner who presides over the destinies of the Chicago and Northwestern railway in Wilmette, this week made a complete survey of *he right of way of the road between Wilmette and Lake Forest, inclusive, in the interest of the Safety First campaign now being conducted by the railway. The purpose of the tour of inspec- tion, says Mr. Orner, is to investi- gate possible sources of accident along the right of way and to sug- gest to the proper officials such remedial measures as might be necessary to insure absolute safety to the public and employes of the road. PARING FOR VICTORY YEAR Swimming will start in full force soon, according to Coach Jackson. A meet is being arranged to be held soon as he wants to give the boys all the preliminary work as possible so that they can repeat in the Sub- urban league meets which begin in January. Arrangements are also being made for entering the team in a meet to be held in Detroit next month and for the Interscholastic meet at the I A. C. HEINZEN PRESIDES Trustee Joseph lieinzen, senior member of the Wilmette Village Board, presided at the regular meet- ing of the Board, Tuesday evening in the absence of President Edward Zipf% who. is enjoying a month's va- cation in California. Only routine business was transacted at the Tues- day evening meeting. * GO TO CALIFORNIA Mr. and Mrs. George Herine of Wilmette avenue, left Monday, October 20, for California. They ex- pect to return to the Village late in December, DANCE IS SUCCESS The dance given Tuesday evening at the Jones' Hall by the Evanston Steppers, under the leadership of "Baumy", proved a great success, a large crowd attending. The Steppers will hold another dance at a date to be announced later. MILBURN ELECTRIC NEWS George H. Morris, north shore sales representative, reports the sale of Mtlburn Electrics to L, E. Hettling, 703 Sheridan road, Evanston; Walter H. Van Zwoll. 6023 Kenmore avenue, Edgewater; Dr. E. S. Meers, Kenosha and James L, Lee, Evanston. MOVE TO CHICAGO H. L. Blackstone and family, for- merly of 708 Park avenue, recently moved to 1320 Ardmore avenue, Chi- cago. .. -.-• A bridle path extending along the canal banks and connecting the north shore with the Lincoln park path, is the, latest project of the Evanston Community Recreation association. At a meeting Sunday of the directors of the association it was decided to bring this project to the attention of the association. Through the courtesy of the sani- tary district officials the Evanston Recreation association has the use of the canal bank for a great dist- ance. This land will be used for the great coiTimunity recreation project now planned and which will include a golf course, an amusement ground, a football field, a baseball diamond and, if the latest plan succeeds, a bridle path. This path, according to the plans, will commence at Sheridan road, in Wilmette, lead down thf canal bank and join with the Lincol park bridle patii at Lincoln park, making a stretch of pathway about fifteen miles long. This proposition will be considered at the next reg- ular meeting of the association. WESTMORELAND GOLFERS' ANNUAL SESSION, OCT. 2S Important Business Including Elec- tion of Officers and Directors Scheduled For Saturday EDITORIAL STAFF FOR NEWS IS WELL CHOSEN Many applications poured in for the various positions on the editor- ial staff of the New Trier News and after a careful perusal of the qualifi- cations of the applicants Douglas Flood was elected editor-in-chief and Harlan Ware, assitant editor. Five associate editors were chosen and an art staff with Art Wright in charge. "Delwin Worthington was named business manager and Wesley Ala- back was appointed as his assistant. Ten assistants nave also been ap- pointed to help in various ways to make of the News the best high school paper in existence. PARENT-TEACHER MEETING . A meeting of the Parent-Teacher association of the Central school will be held in the Byron C. Stolp assemb- ly hall, this evening, to discuss the overcrowded condition of the Wil- mette schools and the location of a propective school building. "GREENS" WIN Mabel Forberg's "Greens" took the last of a three-game series of volley ball from Florence Fox's "Grays" last week and, as a result," they are undisputed champions of Winnetka avenue and Essex road, a fyonor which they bid fair to hold. Ij^- The annual meeting and elect'^n of officers and directors of the West- moreland Country club will be held at the clubhouse. .Saturday, October 2.S, at 7:30 o'clock. All members of the club have been urgently request- ed to attend this most important' session of the entire club season. In addition to the annual election of officers other important business will come before the club for trans- action. Polls for the election are to be open from 4 to 7 o'clock P. M. on the day of the annual meeting. The candidates for election are: For President. Norman C. Naylor. For Vice-President, J. J. Roberts. For Treasurer, C. A. Bush. For Secretary, F. B. Farnsworth. For Directors, 3 year term, George W. Springer; J. J. Stream. BIG BLACKS FAIL TO HOLD PUNTS; LOSE TO DEERFEILD Deerfield trimmed New Trier Sat- urday for the simple reason that the Blacks could not hold on to the ball. The score was 14-0 but should have been in N«*w Trier's f"vor :"*tead of their northern riv'-. Roth and the latter playing *h". «'>f->nd hn'f Wright played exceptionally well, with a broken nose. That defeat is expected to be wip- ed out Saturday when New Trier meets Oak Park at Oak Park. OAK PARK WINS Oak Park played soccer Saturday morning and went home with a 6-2 victory tucked under their clothes. They took advantage of all the breaks coming their way. They deserved to win the game as their offensive game was much stronger than that of New Trier. New Trier journeys to Oak Park in two weeks and Jack Patter- son expects to see his men turn the tables. The team still has an ex- cellent chance for the honors of the Suburban league. MAKE HOME HERE Mr. Dwight L. Harris and family, formerly, of Chicago, are now occu- pying the Oscar Townsend home at 934 Elmwood avenue.