Foreign Language Press Service

Ullie Akerstrom, a Swedish girl, will make her first appearance here in Chicago at the McVickers Theater tonight. She was born here in Chicago. She is very talented, and while still quite young, made several appearances here as an amateur. Her style was original, and as a dilettante she was a

Already on March 1, the Pygmies the celebrated German dwarf theatre company will start a short engagement in the Columbia Theatre here in Chicago. They had a sensational success in New York, Philadelphia, and other towns of the East during this season. They will remain here for two weeks as t

In Chicago there are many handsome girls and young men among the Lithuanians who want to dress well, to have good times at dances and weddings. Unfortunately, our girls and boys at such recreation places have been laughed at for not knowing the dances of this country. I, a

It is pleasant news to announce the opening at the Standard Theater, of a season of opera and drama by Adler's New European Dramatic and Burlesque Co. In the troupe are the well-known Fritz Berend, Emil Berla, Jos. Greven and Aldoph Alfreds. The performances are given in the German-Jewish jar

The sextet "Polarsfjarnen" (The Polar Star), will give a concert and fancy basket party at Phoenix Hall, next Sunday at 5:30 P.M. As far as the program is concerned, nothing better could be desired than what is being offered; this is guaranteed by the excellent forces engaged for the occasion

p. 1, col. 5.. Yesterday's performance of the first Bohemian vaudeville and operatic theatre in the Sokol Chicago hall should be ranked as one of the most successful, because a really remarkable opportunity for enjoyment was given to the public, in fact, every number of the program was well l

Playwright Poss Nielsen is inviting the public to an evening of entertainment Sunday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 o'clock, when he will demonstrate the aims and purposes of his, "School of Culture." Poss Nielsen's idea is that dancing is able to develop a person's personality. One of his pupils little E

Playwright Poss Nielsen is inviting the public to an evening of entertainment Sunday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 o'clock, when he will demonstrate the aims and purposes of his, "School of Culture." Poss Nielsen's idea is that dancing is able to develop a person's personality. One of his pupils little E

Professor Julius Silsko avows that he can teach young or old to dance. [He promises] that he will teach you to dance the waltz in six different ways. [He says] that in several evenings you will learn to dance. The lessons are given from 7 to 11 P.M. in the evening. Prof. Julius Silsko announc

"Modest and unassuming," describes Olav Thorshong, who at present is putting on exhibitions of one of the most strenuous and difficult of folk dances; the Norwegian Hallingdans, a dance which originated in the Halling Valley in Norway. The crowning movement of this dance is a combin

Mlle. Janina Butkiewicz, well-known classic and Polish folk-dance artist, will be one of many noted artists to appear at the dance being given at the Hotel LaSalle April 2, for the benefit of St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital. Mlle.Butkiewicz is distinguished for her French, Russian, Sp

At Saturday's final rehearsal of Ponchielli's magnificent opera, "La Gioconda," by which Chicago grand opera will inaugurate this year's season, and in which the title role will be sung by the famous Bohemian artist, Emma Destinn, as guest, we had the privilege of learning from Mr. Ottokar Ba

The ballet dancer, Miss Anna Nielsen, just returned home from her engagement in Cuba. She will leave shortly to complete her engagement in Argentina.

Miss Anna Petersen, the ballet dancer, is touring Canada and the West Coast with an opera company.

We attended an unusual concert at the Wicker Park Hall last night. The headliner on the program was Hans Zimmerman, who was billed as "male soprano and impersonator". When Zimmerman appeared before the footlights, the audience was puzzled; many wondered whether some woman was not doubling for

On Thursday, the sixteenth of this month, Mr. Basileus A. Kanellos gave a dance exhibition. His program consisted of ancient Greek dances and small parts of ancient Greek dramas. Mr. Kanellos is a well-known exponent of the ancient Greek dances. He succeeded in accomplishing his pur

A reception was held by the aristocratic New Hamshire And Illini Club last Thursday. The well-known Mr. Basileus A. Kanellos gave an exhibition of classical dancing which was very well received by the audience, which was composed mostly of social leaders.

An exposition of Norwegian national dancing of unusual interest was given at the Municipal Pier Hall last Friday evening under the auspices of the Drama League. In spite of the chilly weather the large hall was filled, and the agile and able dancers in their picturesque Norwegian fa

The Municipal Pier, with its musical recitals and other high class entertainment, is gaining in attraction day by day. Its ideal location on the lake affords relief and relaxation to Chicago's populace, sweltering in the hot weather, and the activities arranged there regularly, offer a pleasa

School of Dancing for children will commence classes Saturday, Oct. 12, in Placek's hall, 2341 South Kedzie Avenue. Mrs. J. J. Plachta, director of classic dancing, 2336 South Kedzie Avenue. Telephone Rockwell 687, or Lawndale 151.