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September 3, 1926 WILMETTE LIFE KURTIS BROWNEll WINS I JUILLIARD FELLOWSHIP 1 Former New Trier Student, Well Known in Music Circles, to Study With Master Views of Village'$ Annual Wilmette Day Parade ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \Vinnetka lays claim to the honor of ·having one of her youthful sons come to the front in the musical world. To Kurtis Brownell, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Brownell, 852 Oak street, \Vinnetka, belongs this honor. The announcement has just been made to the effect that Mr. Brownell-since childhood a star in north shore musical circles-has been awarded . a fellowship with the J uilliard Musical Foundatiot1, 1\ew York City. The fact that this award is a fellowship, and not a scholarship, is noteworthy in that the advantages of \\'ilmette annual beach carnival re- ~ the fellowship are quite superior to cently brought out a large crowd to those of a regulation scholarship. The witness the varied program of stunts. latter gives on ly financial support to Here are depicted scenes of three a student. while the Juilliard grand especially inter~sting events. At the opera fellowship admits the aspirant left we h·n·e the new water game ento the "Xew York institution on the titled "use your head," in which the ha:,is oi one already advanced to the youngsters who negotiated the paper cnYiable status of an artist. The competition for judging contestants of the Illinois zone was held in Chicago rec.ently, at \\·hich ~Ir. BrO\Ynell's singing ,,·as ea~ily rated superior to that of tht.: many other contestants. Studies With Devices The \\'ilmctte Playground exhibit ;s Those \Yho ha Ye heard ~I r. Br0\\'11ell :-;ing at any time during his years being held this \Yeek at the Taylor dry\Yith the Christ Church choir, \\·hich he goods store on Central ayenue. ~fr. cntncd \Yhcn · a ~mall boy, ha,·e un- Taylor ·generously loaned the use of d () uhtt·dly no ted hi:-; rapid progress his sho\\' windo,,·s to make the exhibit and \Yill rt·jnicc at hi ..; recent achien'- a possibility. The exhibit shoy\·s the different t~· pes lllcnts. Although only eighteen, ~Ir. of handicraft and modeling work " ·hich Brmn1dl has been a :->tudent with the t'111ii1cnt c(lach. critic and composer, iorms part of the acti,·itie;-; of the chilHerman De\.rics. 'I'h~ latter early dren under t\\'eh·e year oi age on the prr~nounct·(·l him to he 'a grand opera various grounds. Vattman park and 111atcrial and began a course of in- Laurel school playground-; exhibits are ..; Clga tt'thi,·e training with the Yoice which under the supervision oi ~fi;-; . Stopka. while that of the beach is dihe at o nce declared a "find." His adYance since beginning his ' \York \Yith rected 1)\· ~frs. :\Ita Cal<hYell. Probal;ly the most unique \\'Ork is :\1 r. Denies \\·as so rapid that an audience ,,·ith Polacca was proposed for the miniature of \ ·attman park. the the fall: likn,·isc :\fr. Devries sug- production of the children of that playgeqccl a concert-recital . in Chicago. ground. Other noHl attractions to be seen are samples of mat "·caving, paHm,- c,~r. winning the Juilliard felper dolls, yarn dolls. Frrnch dolls, Conlo\\":-.hip ha:-; canceled all such tenta- creola \Vork, wood can·ing. soap carvtin engagements. During the absence ing, doll furniture. -;tacking dolls . .nut of ~~ r. Denies this smnmer, Kurtis cups, napkin ring~. to\\"cl::>. lollipop has been doing work with Thomas dolls, several < .lucks and rabbits and 1facBurneY. In the course of his work se\'Cral posters. together with pictures with :\fr. -Devries, ~Ir. Brownell has of the children engaged at their achad occasion to "·in manv laudatorv tivities. comments from singers of -prominence, including :\.[ adame .:Melius, and Helen C. OF C. MEETS SEPTEMBER 13 Freund, of the Civic Opera company. A report of the recent \\'ilmette Mr. Brownell has made himself particularly well known on the north Day activitie:-; will he given at the shore by his singing not only with next meeting of the \\'ilmette ChamChrist church, but in the light operas her of Commerce at the Central Cafestage d at New Trier High school. In teria at 8 o'clock ~Ionday , Septemthe ~pring of 1924, "Robin Hood" was ber 13. The meeting day is changed presented in which honors '":ere car- this month from :\fonday. September 6. ried off by Mr. Brownell. Newspaper critics said of his performance: "Cndoubtedly, the outstanding person in the cast of the opera was Kurtis 1 Brownell, as Sheriff of Nottingham. His acting was c.onvincing; ib maturity caused many to believe him a professional. His singing matched his acting." Again, in 1926. in advance publicity for the opera "Chimes of Normandy," the reporter wrote: "Perhaps the role best remembered from 'Robin Hood' is that of the sheriff, which was played by Kurtis Brownell. His Want a Cow, excellent acting, as well as his fine Some Chickens and. voice, created much flavorable comSome Geese? ment~ His role in this year's opera requires splendid singing plus good Perha.p~ this will he the beginning acting, and he is entirely capable of of a big butter-and-egg business for some one who answers this ad both." Later, the Musical Courier, on today's Want Ad Page. quoting from north shore papers said of "The Chimes of Normandy," "The FOR SALE - A COW, CRICKens and geese. N. E. cor. Locust role of the young hero was made a St. and Wilmette Ave. Mrs. character of charming personality and Sophia Abramovitz. skillful interpretation, by the acting and singing of Kurtis Brownell. bag-s were rewarded with coveted prizes. In the center picture are shown the winners of the model yacht race. They are left to right-Allen Bery, yacht Brutal Beast; Ned Shapker, yacht Louise II;; Charles O'Connell; William l\forgan, winner yacht Peter Pan III; Edward Comiskey, yacht Louise I; ] ohn Hellmuth, yacht Resolute. \Vinner of -watermelon grab-in other picture-James Moring. At the right we find a group of boys engaged in a watermelon grab, a particularly exciting feature of the day:s pro~eedings. BABY NEEDED SHOES New Trier Student Exhibit Work of Younger Children Roll to Come Near Being the Account of a Strangely Song That Exploded a 1,500 Jl;fark, Report at the Playgrounds Familiar Record String of Passes To elate, 1400 stuqents are registered "Sc,-en, come eleyen, means paradise at Xew Trier High schtol for the sesto me." sion which b~ins on ~onday, SepSo ran the lilting tune young Alex- tember 13. At this time last year, there ancler Fritz "·as perpetrating, the \Yhile were only 1371 students signed up. At the galloping dominoes registered their least sevent\'-five more are expected \Yeircl combinations for the edification to re giste r ·before school starts next of Charles Redinger, Henry Kraus and "·eek, as there is always a rush for A~cx Redinger, .who, · temporarily, cot~- registration the week before the sestttyted ~he audtence as I;Ienry ran hts mester begin~.. · stnng ot pa~ses ttl~ to _mne. , l There are aJ)out 206 freshmen girls The plamttYe nole ot Henrys lulla- and 209 freshmen boys registered alb~- \\"as wa.fted ?"e.r t_ he b~lmy e:·e-~ ready, while the sophon:tore class has 111ng l?rcezc m.lttl It :stn~c.J... a S) m- 193 girls and 203 boys stgned up. The patl:ettc cl.10rcl Ill the sensttlvely tuned ·uniors have an enrollment of 158 girls a uncles .?t Sergeant Joe Steffen over ~nd 166 boys at present, while the senat th.e \ tllage hall. ,, ior class numbers 130 girls and 135 "H m, a crap game, and close by, . 1 "I , . )Oy s. n1 usee l t 1 1e sergeant. ~et s gn·e a At h h 1 11 t 1 look" t oug 1 1 t e tota enro men 1as accompanied by · Patrolman not yet been t;.ecorded, it is estimated Joint, the minion of the la\\" sallied that about 100 more students are to iorth in the general direction of be registered this year than there Henry's coaxing melody. were la st year at New Trier. "B~· George. they must be over at the freigh~ hous.e," quoth the ser~eant as he stramed bts ears to get the 10\\·- I · · down.' "Kow \rho in thunder \\"oulcl haYe ~hou.ght they·'d have the ner.ve to Eight teachers will he added to the 'shoot nght . out , 01.1 . our ratlroad faculty of New Trier Township High track?. Back o~ the mtllton dollar ball- school when it opens Monday, Seproom. on Rhemwald a\·enue, ye~~ but tember 13. The departments which not nght here under our noses. . will add the new faculty members are \\' ~tl, th.ere t}1ey ':·ere, Henry stt.ll the mathematics, history, science, and ntnntng. hts strtt~g ot passes and hts !domestic economy divisions. Also the c~mpantons lookmg _dolefu lly on .· And cafeteria management will be in difrt~ht out on. the plattorm of the ~orth ferent hands for next year. \\e stern fretght house, too. T h h · d M" Next morning Magistrate ).fickeY o t e mat _emahcs epartment tss assessed $2 and costs, per each. · Smallpage, :\[ r. Cat01~ and Mr. q.rater "Henry is a fairly good painter by have ~)een added, whtle .Mr:. Chnstentrade, hut a downright artist with the se~ \'\'111 t~ach general ~c.tence, and ~r. speckled ivories" remarked his com- Shtelds wtll be the addtt10n to the htspanions. tory staff. The vouthful . gamesters haYe been ).!iss Brew will take Miss I. Meengaged in swabbing paint about the schel's place in t~e domestic econotl)y Korth \Vestern station. They all hail department as Mtss Moschel has sefrom Chicago. cured a leave of absence for a year to study at Col~mbia university, New York. Miss Cole, of the history stfi, is leaving for a semester and will be temporarily replaced by Miss Brown, Mrs. Lester Morse of Maple avenue, of Kenilworth. Miss Robson, the cafe\Vilmette, extended the hospitality of teria manager will be replaced this her home and grounds to the Chicago year by Miss Neff. and North Western Railwav Choral club, Saturday evening. · DR. STANSELL RETURNS A three course dinner was served on I)r. Gilbert Stansell and his family the spacious lawn at 6 o'clock. Fortysix members enjoyed a lively evening returned today from their vacation which he spent in Ohio, and will ocwith vocal. piano and ukelele music. Harry Slater, foreman of machinists cupy - his pulpit at. the Wilmette Par- . at the Chicap;o shops, is the conductor ish Methodist church Sunday morning,. September 5. of the Choral club. s;, Eight New Teachers on New Trier High Faculty Railway Choral Club Is .ned I·n WI.lmette Entertai