Foreign Language Press Service

The Mutual Aid Society of United Austrians and Bavarians will celebrate its summer-festival and picnic on Sunday, July 13, at Fritz's Grove near Clybourn and Webster Avenue. These Austrian and Bavarian celebrations are so interesting, that they do not need any special recommendation

The cornerstone of Scandia Hall will be laid August 3. This will be the largest building enterprise yet attempted by the Scandinavians.

A Society of Veterans Honor the Anniversary of the Battle of Weissenburg. Yesterday was the twentieth anniversary of the battle of Weissenburg; it was also a gala day for the Society of German Veterans, their families, and friends. The Society of German Veterans has recent

the various Swedish societies of Chicago will hold a joint mammoth picnic in Gardner's Park on Sunday, August 24. The most elaborate preparations are being made to make this picnic an outstanding event in the history of Swedish people of Chicago, to which end the following societies are uniti

This Society, which is so loved by the Colony, will give a dance the 20th of December. We wish it to be a great success. The Colony is cordially invited.

Ogden's Grove presented a brilliant spectacle yesterday afternoon when the Schwabenverein of Chicago gave its thirteenth annual celebration of the Cannstatter harvest festival. There was a crowd of nearly 6,000 people present and the grounds were beautifully decorated. The celebration began y

The picnic held at Belmont Park yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Scandinavian Bricklayers' Club was one of the most enjoyable of the season. Indeed it seemed more like a family reunion than a public picnic, so sociable were all present. It was the second annual picnic given by th

In spite of the terrible weather, numerous friends of the Evergreen Council No. 16, of the order of Chosen Friends, met last night at the Sevoros Hall at 43rd and State Street, to enjoy a few hours of good entertainment. The first part of the evening was filled by a concert of Prof. Wertheim'

The Scandinavian Workers' Society was organized June 13, 1870. A few of the old timers are still with us, among the most active ones we have are: John Hafsten, (Norwegian), H. S. Mathisen (Dane), and M. Handerup (Dane), one of the organizers of Dania. The history of the society is very intere

The Germania Brothers Union (Brueder Bund), which considers as its main task the care of the sick, unemployed and orphans, was entertaining its numerious members last night with a fine concert and following dance. Particular applause was given to Mr. R. Fischer for a cornet solo. Me

The Norwegian Singing Society of Chicago was organized Oct. 30th 1870, with sixteen charter members. Since then the society has flourished..., last night seventy active and upwards of three hundred contributing members sat down to an elegant and bounteous anniversary banquet in Baer's Hall, M

It will be remembered that the "Schwaben-Verein intends to dedicate a statue to Goethe, the old master of German literature. It is to be erected in Lincoln Park, opposite his friend and famous compatriot, Schiller. The necessary funds are to be obtained, by appealing to all the Germans of our

The German Press Club dedicated last night its new own home, which was built at 108 Randolph Street on a vacant lot of Mr. William Jung, the great benefactor and sponsor of many broad-minded developments. The interior of the building was decorated wonderfully and soon was filled wit

The Welfare Society "Recreation" cam be well satisfied with its annual festival, which took place yesterday in Baer's Hall. All numbers of the well prepared program pleased the audience, which had a splendid evening of good music and well selected entertainments. Particular praise m

Dear Fellow Citizens: About ten years ago the Harmony Society of Chicago sent notice that in order to preserve the language of our forefathers they demanded the building of a Polish library. The Harmony Society sent letters to all Polish societies and organizations to join

The Rhineland Aid Society had a real, jolly festival at Kohler Hall last night. Numerous songs and concert pieces kept the large crowd of visitors in a happy mood. A well arranged dance closed this successful entertainment. The new officers of the Rh. A. S, are: John Trier, Presiden

To the numerous gymnastic associations in Chicago, there was added another unit, namely the Tel. Jed. Sokol Tabor (Gymnastic Union Sokol Tabor) located in New Tabor, in the Merigold Subdivion. The organization of a Gymnastic Society, in which would center the patriotic efforts of Bohemian men

We are glad to hear that the Poles are developing a practical side to their nature. They need it in this country. This new spirit is shown by the newly organized Polish Hunters' Club in Chicago. The purpose of the club is to provide necessary conveniences for its members; such as, arranging f

The Hamburg Club held last night its Christmas celebration at Uhlich's Hall. A large, bright, wonderfully illuminated Christmas tree, ornamental garlands and flags gave the Hall the appearance of a fairy jewel box. The Orchestra started the program with a few good old German musicpieces. Then

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