Foreign Language Press Service

The year 1927 left for us Russians the following bounties: eleven children's schools, six parochial and five Independent; one daily paper, Rassviet; two theatrical dramatic circles: the Mayak and the Circle of Amateurs of the Dramatic Arts; three churches connected with which, besides parishe

For the benefit of the Church, St. Constantine, and the school, Korais. Wednesday, Jan. 11th, 8 P.M. Masonic Temple Auditorium, 6115 Cottage Grove Ave. On that evening the drama, Athanasios Diakos, will be enacted by the members of "St. Helene", "New Generation" and "Youth

Last Sunday, January 8, the Dramatic Circle presented a popular Polish play, "Dwie Sieroty" (Two Orphans), to a capacity audience at the parish hall. It was pleasant to note that there were no interruptions during the presentation, which was short and to the point, not a drawn out a

The committee of the Jugoslav Educational Association of Chicago is sponsoring a play, in four acts, of national life in Jugoslavia. The name of the play is "Djevojacka Kletva" (Maidens Curse). It will be presented by the dramatic club Nada in C. S. P. S. Hall, West 18th and May str

The Chicago Herald and Examiner has published three articles concerning the Greek colony of Chicago. They were written by one of the most distinguished members of the colony, Mr. Peter Lambros, proprietor and editor of the Greek newspaper, the Greek Star. View details

On Friday, January twentieth, the literary department of the Polish Arts Club, held it initial meeting, in the Crearar Library. Mr. M. Kaletta was elected chairman, Miss S. Kobylanski the secretary. A general discussion concerning the program to be followed resulted in the proposal of a lectu

p. 1.- The theatrical activities in the Greek community of Chicago, this year, are very lively if we judge by the number of companies advertising their programs. The artist, Marios Rotzairon started the season by the unforgettable presentation, "The Little Teacher" of Nickodemi, at

p. 1.- Yesterday we dealt with the question of the theatrical activities in our community. However, the question of the Greek theater's existence in America is of the greatest importance and we think that we must not confuse it with the impromptu formation of troupes from amateur or even prof

All Yugoslav organizations and individuals in Chicago and vicinity are requested to consider this notice and attend the entertainment given by the Serbian Youth, "Kole" No.19 - "St.George" No.44 and S.S. "Sloboda" Sunday February 26,1928 in the National hall 1802 South Racine Ave. There will

The Polish Players, composed of men and women, who staged the "Polish Wedding" so successfully a few months back, have organized themselves into a permanent club. The following officers were nominated and elected: Mr. Piotrowski, President, Mr. J. Dutt, Vice President, Edward Piotrowski, Secr

"Belovarska Sloga" No.225 Croatian Brotherhood Union is giving and entertainment and play next Sunday March the 11th in the National hall 1802 South Racine Ave. The singing club "Ileva" will participate. There will be duet singing accompanied by violin. The "Kletva Bogatstva", (The

presented an "Ibsen" evening last Saturday, March 17, that day being the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Henrik Ibsen, the great Norwegian writer and dramatist. Mr. Carl Stockenberg spoke on the life and works of Ibsen and a musical program was rendered. The League's next meet

Important for South Chicago! Benevolent and singing societies in South Chicago are giving a concert with play, Sunday April the 8th in the Croatian Hall, 9616-20 Commercial avenue. Beside speaking and singing there will be two plays, one is: "Help the strikers' children," one act an

The Jugoslav Educational Association is sponsoring the seven act play "Crna Kraljica" (The Black Queen), which is now being played in Zagreb. This famous drama will be presented by the dramatic club "Nada," Sunday, May 6, in the C. S. P. S. Hall, 18th and May Streets. Some

On May the 6th the workers' dramatic club Sloboda had its spring entertainment and presented a play, "Seocka Svadba" (peasants wedding). It was successful beyond expectation. A large share of this success, however, was due to the Radnik, which advertised the entertainment. In appreciation of

50% of the Net Proceeds for the Earthquake Victims of Corinth Through the Initiative of the Dramatic Stars, Mrs. Anna Stamatogianni and Mr. Panos Gosis Sunday, May 27, 8:30 P.M. At Eighth Street Theater Play: "The Revenge".

Miss Irene A. Papchristophilou, a native of Chicago, who attends the Lyceum in Athens, Greece, impersonated Iphigeneia in that ancient drama, "Iphigenia in Aulis, which was given by the girls of the Lyceum. And the Athenian press, in eulogizing the talent of the Chicago girl, comments as foll

From reliable sources we are informed that the Sociedad Fraternal Mexicana-Logia 170, of the Alianza Hispano-America is organizing a series of festivals. The exclusive object is to raise funds to buy clothes, toys, candy and to distribute them among the Mexican children on Christmas. El Arte

On November 11th, the University group will make its public appearance and will show evidence of its prosperous and successful existence by sponsoring a theatrical party and dance. The Upsilon Gamma Sorority is an organization of which the members are women of Polish descent and have attended

On the night of November 4, the West Side Auditorium was the scene of the annual festival given by the M.S. Laurino Mutual Society, one of the first societies organized in the Italian colony. The feature of the evening was a dramatic presentation. The auditorium was filled