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' WlLME TT·£ 1:. tFE September 21.. ·1928 '~There's a Hint of Autumn ·in .the Air" e I L~gion Auxiliary A bright, glowing fire ... a book ... an easy chair-what a picture for an artist to paint! Let us supply you with all the necessary accessories .. t9 supplement the firep~ace and make the pic· ture complete. Remember the comfort of cozy eve· · nings spent around the hearthstone and select these important .accessories now. You can improve the appearance of your fireplace and add to its charm by · renewing your andirons, fire screen and shovel-and-poker set. N otlring will so e/· fectively improve the appearance of y o u r entire living room as a \' m a II amount invested in rurrounding the fire· place with bright new pieces like these. ( It isn't too late to install a · new Furnace for wtnter We have installed a great many of these Thatcher Furnaces in north shore homes during wany seasons past, so that when we say that a Thatcher Furnace is unexcelled for all-round heating efficiency, cleanliness, simplicity and economy of operation, we are prepared to ba~k up our statement with the knowledge of ample experience. Without obligation, we will gladly inspect the heating requirements of your home and present our suggestions, and figures on a complete installation. )' HAVE Y 0 U R FURNACE CLEANED AND ' \ ""REPAIRED BEFORE COLD WEATHER COMES ~· · WOLFF--GRIFFIS·, INC. HARD W ·ARE 1 1 18 AVENUE Telephone Wilmette 183 WILMETTE . In convention last. week the American Legion Auxiliary elected the following department officers for the year: presideD-t, Mrs. Pearl Duncan; 1st vice president, Mrs. Kellog of Glen Ellyn; 2nd · vice.;president, M1s. A . .B. Middleton of Pontiac; treasurer, Eva Springer of Elgin; chaplain, Mrs. Randall of Centerville; historian, Mrs. K. Barclay of Rockford . . Mrs. Garwood of Evanston was re-elected committee-woman for this district. Mrs. Ennis retiring state president, showed her r~markable executive ability bv presiding capably over the three half-day sessions. Baskets of flowers banked the speaker's platform:· on one side was a magnificent American A~g, and on the other the gold and whtte Auxiliary banner of the department. On Monday forenoon greetings and floral tributes were presented from other patriotic -organizations in the state-the D. A. R., the Spanish \Var Veterans and its auxiliary, Women's Relief Corps, G. A. R. Auxiliary, and the 8 and 40. Addresses of welcome were given by \.Vaukegan's mayor, Hon. L. J. Yager, by Mrs. Bella .Smith. president of the \Vaukegan untt, and Commander Victor \Vurtz, of the Legion Post. To represent the national organizations came Mrs . Irene \Valbridge, v~r.y charming and v~·omanly. th~ Att~!h. arv's president: Mrs . .. Bcsste Smtth, na-tional vice-president, who recently, in a forceful address, dedicated the new flag of the Wilmette unit: and Commander Spafford, national head of the Legion. Greetings from the Legion. Department of Illinois, we,re brought by Major \Vhitc. senior commander of the Department. and the. Rev. ~Ir. E sselman. ~tate chaplain. These speakers paid tribute to " ·omen:s part in the war and to the ?ffective manner in which the ""onH:n have organized themselves for sen·ice and for backing tlD the Legion in !ts rehabilitation and legislative programs. Commander Soaff::>rd paid sincere tribute to }.Irs. \Valbrid~e. and statt>d that she was the first national auxilarv president who has visited every department. To make this . true she has journeved eyen to distant Ha,Yaii. To see atid hear ).Irs. Walbridge is to be happv that such a type of splendid woman.hood represents the Auxilia··y over the nation and internationally. T"·o memorial rites on the program call for special mention: the presentation of the gavel made by disabled veterans at the North Chicago hospi- · tal of wood from the Argonne forest: and the services held in memories of our departed heroes. The simple service was conducted bv Mrs. Willard Noble. Dep't. g-old star- chairman. }.{rs, Corbridge, state chaplain, placed on the stand a flower piece of mari~old~ in the form of a star-a symbol of the gold , star which must always hang in some of our homes. The service ' was concluded by a period of" silence. the assembly facing east, and taps . Many constitutional changes, mostly minor, were effected. and according to Mrs. Lieber. the parliamentarian. ;n "the most efficient manner I have ever ~een in my convention experience." Some of thPse chanr.res, as debated on the floor. showed that oratory is not restricted to the men. One of· the most important bills, that of fixing headquarters permanently. was tabled until next :vear. The Auxiliary has flrown to such proportions and imoortance that it seems logical to establish permanent headquarters in Chicago. ·