Foreign Language Press Service

The not too numerous but select audience assembled in Szulc's hall to see the comedy "Ulica had Wisla" (Street near the Vistula) was much pleased with the performance given by the young amateurs composing the Dramatic Circle of Saint Hyacinth Parish. If we consider that the members

Last night a number of friends of Mr. Szczesny Zahajkiewicz, director of Polish theatrical performances for many years, met in Szulc's Hall to honor his birthday with an extremely comical musical entertainment. Everybody had a good time. The monologues by A. Chrzanowski and John Cze

The Polish Cadets of Holy Trinity parish in Chicago gave a performance last Sunday of the five-act drama entitled "Sobieski At Vienna". The performance, which was given in the parish hall, was so excellent that it was decided to repeat it on June 20 in Apollo Hall, 14 Will Street. A

The well-known play "Dzieci Izraela" (Children of Israel), by Szczesny Zahajkiewicz, was given last night in the Bradley Street hall. The performance was excellent. The amateurs deserving mention are Mrs. Rose Kwasigroch, Mrs. Anna Jozwiakowska, Miss Gorzynska, J. Grabowiecki, Vincent J. Jozw

The St. Gregory Choir of St. John Cantius Parish honored their pastor, Reverend John Kasprzycki, with a grand entertainment on his feast day. The parishioners and the societies joined together in order to make the affair a success, and we must agree that they did a wonderful job.

The beautiful graduation exercises of the St. Stanislaus Kostka College were held Monday evening, in the large school hall on Bradley Street. The entire program was wonderful. Following the opening by the orchestra, Mr. Szezesny Zahajkiewicz spoke (in the absence of the rector, Reve

Last Sunday the Lithuanian society of King David presented a play, "The selling of Joseph to the merchants of Egypt." There were many Lithuanians to see this performance. The play was performed very well. The society made a profit of $70.00

Two plays "St. Nicholas" and "Professor" were staged by the school children of St.Mary of Perpetual Help Parish on January 1. The program was greatly enjoyed by the capacity audience. Besides the two plays, speeches, drills, and declamations were on the bill of entertainment. All were heartil

According to information reaching our offices, the directors of the Kosciusko Monument Fund decided, at a meeting held on December 31, to accept the bid for erecting the monument sent in from Cracow by the artist Chopzinski. The cost of this work is estimated at $16,000. The artist

The St. Josephat parishioners were entertained by the school children Sunday afternoon at Hage's Hall. Songs, sketches, recitations, and declamations marked the program of entertainment. The presentation was of such a high calibre that it deserves a few words of commendation. "Tom's

The play "Dwie Sieroty" (The Two Orphans) was presented by the Dramatic Circle of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish at the Polish Hall last night before a capacity audience. Encouraged by the enthusiasm of the crowd the amateur players surpassed themselves in their acting, despite the difficulties

The undersigned wishes to announce publicly that the St. Michael Singers and Dramatic Circle was organized at a meeting held on January 7, at the St. Joseph Parish Hall. The officers of the club are: S. Boniakowski, president; C. Wesolowski, vice-president; A. Ciuda, treasurer; A. Chylewski,

The Dramatic Circle of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish has donated one half of its net profit from a play, "Two Orphans," staged on January 10, to the Holy Family Orphanage. The contribution amounts to thirty-two dollars. Sincere thanks are extended to J. Jarzembowski for offering free

The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Dramatic Club, of St. Adalbert Parisn, staged two short plays, "Surdut I Siermiega" (Coat and Smock), and "Sprzedanie Slonia" (Sale of an Elephant), at Pulaski Hall on January 17. The leading roles were played by M. Kruszkowski, J. Glaza, Anthony Plakowski, Ignace Kucz

Through the combined efforts of the Polish societies of St. Mary of Perpetual Help Parish a patriotic exercise was staged, commemorating the thirty-fourth anniversary of the January uprising against Russian oppression, at the parish school hall on January 24. With the turnout of all society m

This will be the third play given by the Simonas Daukantas society on Sunday, February 14, 1897. This play is very interesting; it will be shown how a stingy man wanted to become rich by cheating his friend. That he had nothing on his mind but money and money. How he tried various schemes of

A historical drama, "Krysztof Zegocki" (Christopher Zegocki), (Christopher Zegocki), an original play by Anthony Jax, a talented writer, musician, and artist, was presented yesterday at the Polish Hall, Bradley and Noble Streets. It would be impossible to give a complete review of this play.

Two short comedies were presented yesterday at the St. Hedwig Parish school hall by a local dramatic circle. The first, "Ten Thousand Marks," in two acts, was a musical farce, while the second, "Tajemnich" (The Secret), was a light comedy. Both proved enjoyable to the capacity audience.

A capacity audience greeted the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Dramatic Circle at the St. Mary of Perpetual Help Parish School hall yesterday (Sunday). Two plays were presented, "Lord Dziwak" (Lord Prodigy), and "Sto Tysiecy" (One Hundred Thousand). All performers played their best. Miss Czajka

Yesterday afternoon (Sunday) an entertaining program was staged by the St. John Cantius Dramatic Circle at the local parish hall. A large crowd was on hand and enjoyed every act. Short speeches, songs, and declamations were on the bill of entertainment. Among the performers the foll