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28."'...-.. .. " WILMETTE . LIFE December 10, 1926 I « I « ~ « ~ ~ « Victor C arison Confer on ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Postmasters Christmas Mail Methods . . . !lakr WQts a !lustral <!1Qrtstmas r 41 41 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ! Whether it is a charming Grand piano, ~ the marvelous Ampico, a ·choice selection ~ of Columbia Viva-Tonal Records or a ~ Viva-Tonal Columbia-succe~sor to the ~ phonograph, the entire family will enjoy ~ such a gift-not only on Christmas day but ~ for many days and many a Christmas to come. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . . . . . . ~ ~ $ $ A meeting of The Lake, Count~ ~nd North Shore Postmasters assoctatwn was held at Evanston Wednesday, December 8. Preceding the b u s i n e s s session twentv-five postmasters and their guests, ~onsisting of the supcrvison· officials and clerks from vanous post- offices enjoyed a dinner at the Hav Lofte. Talks were made by the pre.sidet-lt of the association, Joseph E. Shantz. \Vilmette po. tmaster; and Postmaster \Villiam J. Hamilton of Evanston 011 the hest methods of hand~ing the Christmas mail. particularly the lll<bt efficient way to expedite deliveries during this holiday period. ancl at a minimum expense to the Depart ment. The supcr\'isors of the various departments at the E v·a·n s ton post office gave the association the benefit oi their long experience in postal \\'Ork. Post111<1ster Ilatnilton had a unique exhibition consisting oi preparations for the Christmas work . Opens Office in Chicago's Loop Mr. and ·Mrs. James Goodhart, :Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shaddick and Miss Irene Broudour of Detroit were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. \V. L. Joyce of 831 Oakwood avenue. ! li 4i ~ ~ -oW. R Buckmaster of De·c atur has been the guest of his son, E. S. Buckmaster, at the home of Mrs. Clara T. Scott, 117 Broadway avenue, who is the younger Mr. Buckmaster's aunt. A well known builder, who started in Chicago in 1906, then expanded and dotted the skyline of Evanston with several imposing structure!', has ju~t opened an office in Chicago's loop. Victor C. Carlson has rented propn tv at 65 East Randolph street, to hl· t;sed ior the realty and im·cstm<: n t bu~ine~s of The \'ictor C'. C'arl~on o rganization. Chiefly known for his den.. lopnJt·nt of centrally located Evanston proptr · ties, ~1 r. Carlson has for ·s ome time been hroadenit. l g his activitic~ to in clude sections of Chic a g n propt r. Builder and O\\·ner of The Orrington, The Lihran- Plaza, and The Carbon buildings, a-s \\·ell ~s other propertil's in Fvanston. ~rr. Carlson abn shart -. responsibility in the remarkable deH 1 optnent ni tht' north suburb. \Vhile at this \\'riting no aunounrl' lllt' nt~ ha\·e been made, it is likelY tha t new . of JW\,. Carlson projects " ·ill follm,· the npl'ning oi his loop oftice . At pn·srnt several sizable Evan . ton impron:mt·nt:-; art' nearing completion . At the Randolph :--treet office an investment and realtY service will be (ltTned . Listing~ o( buildings in t ht loop and throughout Chicag-o \\'ill bt· availahlt. Securities on the l'arl -11 n projects "\\'ill be handled bot !J itl : ht loop and at E\'anston, it is stated . ~ ~ f!: ~ ~ ~~ ~ . ~ ~ ~ /,i · ~ :~~ Here are a few suggestions The Brewster Grand Pi~no . . . . . . . . . . S75o.oo The Marshall and Wendell Grand Piano .. S950.oo Chickering and Sons Grands .. $1,350 to $1.875 The Ampico in the Marshall and Wendell .... $1.975 to $2,375 The Ampico in the ChickColumbia Viva-Tonal Records ... S ·75 to S 1.50 The Columbia Fine Arts Series of Musical Masterworks .... $4.50 to $12.00 Swanson Portable Talking Machines . . . . . . S25.oo The Viva- Tonal Columbia-successor to the Phonograph-in beautt·f u 11 y d ccorate d . ca b'1nets .... $go.oo 10 $ JOo.oo ~ ~ ,/i l!!ll 1111 ~ :~ f!: ..... ~ ~~ 1111 :~ That Gift is at Spaulding's f ou 'll en joy selecting gifts t n this cozy little shop vvhere everything is so convenient to eye and hand. You' U be surp~sed too, at the large variety of suggestions gathered on its shelves and tables. Each item was selected 'from the stock at our Chicago establishment and you will receive the same courteous attention which has always distinguished the bigger store~ However vague your ideas rna y be regarding this or that gift you can quickly make up your mind ·when you see this display. /JF' . .. £ ft: ~ ·... 1:iii1 :~ :~ · <ring · · · · SJ. I oo to $4.250 ~ e: ~ ~ You'll fi~d them all here, attractively It: displayed and in a location that is con· 1!: ~ ·venient to you. And remem~er-genuine· ly interested personal service! Commencing December 13 we are open every evening until Christmas. If: f!:· ~. · 4i ~ 4i « « If: tf: ~ ~ ~ ~clming &- .0ons ··mm~n &. tiJendell. ·"Srewst.r THB AMPICO . · . ~ · · · ., t . l,i · ., I « ~ ~ (f: QlVQf{Ucitrirtg.6fubios Carleton Kaum-e9er ~ · LampJ 11r. ~rtlli /lltlflf'· S27 !J.f!-t'!J _ St:ee_t . . ovan~to~ 1/lill~iJ . -~- ··'J!..;~n:" C~·g/JZJQ :. PIAn Ov6 $ 4i · ites 111 ~ifts Here 'YOU wili find <~ pluning se· 'ection ·()m daintil-y cxquisth baudo:. lamp; ·~ gr11~efui bridge !mnpJ md.. b~t~r~tifu ' torfhes. SPAULDING & Co. 1636 Orrington Ave., EVANSTON Michigan at Van Buren, CHICAGO 23 Rue de Ia Paix. PARIS -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~,