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The St. Casimir Young Men's Society of St. Stanislaus Kostka's parish, affiliated with the Polish Falcons of America, is contemplating the erection of its own gymnasium on parish grounds. This is a noble thought and worthy of support. As soon as the building is completed, the Societ

Despite the fact that the St. Casimir Young Men's Falcon Society presented a stellar performance last night (Sunday), a small crowd was present. This was a great disappointment because the members were counting on the support of the Polish public. Their hopes of raising funds for the proposed

During the annual convention of the Polish Falcons in South Bend, Indiana, bicycle races were also held. Stanislaus Paczynski of South Chicago took first place in the ten-mile event by breaking the tape in 30 minutes and 20 seconds. Of the various entrants the following re

Milwaukee, August 2nd,- In the presence of 60 delegates, the 15th National Convention of the gymnastic instructors of the North-American Turner Bund (Gymnastic League) was opened here under the presidency of August H. Muegge of St. Louis. At the election the following officers were chosen. Pr

Milwaukee, August 3rd, - At the convention of gymnastic instructors of the North American Turner Bund, the National Revision Committee, submitted their report, in which is recommended to replace the long gray pants, which are now worn by the "Turner's" in the whole country, with knee length b

The Dania Cycling Club had a ten-mile bicycle race at Niles on Sunday, September 12. There were three "time" prizes and nine "place" prizes.

The Dania Cycling Club had a ten-mile bicycle race at Niles on Sunday, September 12. There were three "time" prizes and nine "place" prizes.

With a great display of humor and unique art of arrangement, the Midway Plaisance of the World's Fair, was brought back to life yesterday by the Northside Turngemeinde in the new Club Hall at Wells Street. As the real hall did not suffice for the purpose of the arrangement, the courtyard had

Favored by the best weather the carefully prepared exhibition exercises of the Chicago Turner District took place yesterday afternoon at the athletic grounds in Douglas Park. The various clubs were presented throughout by strong sections. Also the participation of the general public

About one hundred delegates, representing twenty-three clubs of the district, came together, yesterday, in the Hall of the Columbia Turner Club, 62nd and Halsted Sts. Turner August Kiesling welcomed the delegates. Secretary Ahrens of the District, opened the session. As temporary officials th

At the latest session of the Turn-District, Chicago, the Mayor was, as is well known, unfavorably criticised because he had ignored entirely the wishes of the German Turners in the nomination of School Board members. Today Mr. Gallagher declared, that the Turners had no real cause to act so h

Before the Club Lincoln and its friends, the instructor in Gymnastics, Mr. Meyer took the yearly fall-examination of the different Turn-Classes under his supervision. The examination was passed splendidly according to the unanimous judgment of all experts attending. The cleverly arr

The formation of the Turner-Regiment is progressing rapidly, so reports Captain Bloch with pride. Among the men who wanted to join, are many who served in the German army. There is such a large contingent of artillerists, that the leaders contemplate to separate them and form a batt

Appeal to the Bohemian-Slovak Falcons in Chicago. Taking in consideration that our adopted country is involved in a war with Spain in the liberation of Cuba, we consider it the duty of Bohemian Falcons to offer their services to the country. All Falcon Organizations of Chicago have held a mee

Statistics, for the fiscal year, ending March 31st. Total membership diminished from 37,522 to 36,651, a loss of 871 members; Active members fell from 6859 to 6321, a reduction of 538. The ladies classes show an increase of 175; there are now 2495 listed. In the 223 Turn Schools, 165 instruct

Many years have passed from the time of the Civil War, when our countrymen started a new Bohemian American element in their new fatherland, concentrating mostly in Chicago. A bunch of our old pioneers which came to this country twenty-five or forty years ago and founded here a Bohemian home,

A new club is to be started under the name of "Skandinavisk Diskussionsklub Fremad". Its aim is to spread culture and information among Scandinavian workers. There will be lectures on science, economics, history, politics and literature. The club also asks all persons to donate to the library

A new club is to be started under the name of "Skandinavisk Diskussionsklub Fremad". Its aim is to spread culture and information among Scandinavian workers. There will be lectures on science, economics, history, politics and literature. The club also asks all persons to donate to the library

A meeting was called March 12 to start a Danish athletic club. After some discussion the name decided on was the Den Damske Gymnastik- og Athlet-Klub (The Danish Gymnastics and Athletic Club). A. J. Lassen is president; C. Termansen, vice-president; P. Buhl, treasurer; and H. S. Hagerup, secr

A meeting was called March 12 to start a Danish athletic club. After some discussion the name decided on was the Den Damske Gymnastik- og Athlet-Klub (The Danish Gymnastics and Athletic Club). A. J. Lassen is president; C. Termansen, vice-president; P. Buhl, treasurer; and H. S. Hagerup, secr