Foreign Language Press Service

Chicago differs from other world cities most strikingly because of its cosmopolitan character which is stamped upon it by the many nationalities within its population. The hundreds of thousands of immigrants have not been merged with the public in its entirety, but the individual nationalitie

I consider it a great privilege to be intrusted, even for one short hour, with the destinies of the Holland Society, a society which represents those who three hundred years ago gave modern civilization its great impulse, industrial, political, and social, and whose works and ideas are today

It were well if all the world had the Dutch system of regulating homes, and the Dutch plans for society were adopted. Homes consist largely of children, and the Dutch, among other industries, know how to make homes in which to properly rear children. Mr. Ackerman tells me he was the youngest

Our ancestors in little Holland resisted for eighty years the efforts of Spain to conquer them. By force of arms they pursued that resistance, backed by indomitable Dutch courage and perseverance. It is fitting for us assembled here tonight, as descendants of those Dutchmen, to suitably expre

Much has been said and written lately, as to whether or not the saloons should be closed on Sunday. Let us say, here and now, that we would strongly favor the closing of the saloons on Sunday. The possibility of this is another question. Then Mayor Dunne was a candidate for Mayor, he was requ

The death of President Harper of Chicago University will delay the plans of the General Dutch League. The League is busy making plans to secure a course in the Dutch language at Chicago University. According to our information, Dr. Harper was favorable to starting such a course. Tha

The Chicago Division of the "General Dutch League," held its annual general meeting, last Wednesday, as advertised. The attendance was fairly good, although it could have been better. Even though the number of those attending was not large, their spirit for the worthy purpose of the League wa

Thursday evening, the members of the "Roseland Sick Benefit Society," held a meeting at the home of Mr. Otto, 10928 Michigan Avenue. The following officers were chosen: Jos. Fisher, president; Mr. Oosterling, secretary; L. van der Meijde, financial secretary; J. Van der Meer, Treasurer and th

The report of that society shows that it is in a prosperous condition. Zelf Hulp is one of the few Dutch societies, which has attained a large measure of prosperity. From its founding in 1879, it now counts more than 11,000 members. Notwithstanding the fact that last year more than $9,000.00

The Rev. Van de Laar, Pastor of the St. Patrick's Roman Catholic parish, died last Thursdat in Mercy Hospital, at the age of sixty. A dragging ailment put an end to his life. Pastor Van de Laar was born in the Netherlands, where he studied for the priesthood, and was inducted in office accord

On the occasion of the yearly celebration of the boys' and girls' societies of 111th Street, D. W. Jellema, president of the Boys' Society, was presented with a beautiful blanket on which was embroidered the names of about six hundred members of the First Christian Reformed Congregation.

Monday noon, the last remains of the 70 year old minister, the Rev. William Greve, were entrusted to the earth in Mount Greenwood cemetary. He was known by nearly every Dutchman in Chicago, loved by many, and honored by everyone who knew him. It was a solemn moment. The 74 year old widow was

This organization celebrated last Thursday evening, its annual feast in the church on 14th Street, a feast that will long be remembered. Everything went unusually well. The church was filled by those who were interested, and no wonder! This organization does something and does that something

The division Roseland of the "General Dutch League" gave an entertainment Thursday, March 29, in the "Leandia Hall" with great success. More than two hundred persons were present and the program was liked by everyone. Every time the opportunity presents itself the Dutch American again feels t

At the last held executive meeting,of the Chicago division of the General Dutch League, the program was decided upon for the coming meeting Tuesday evening, in the Church of the First Christian Reformed Congregation on 14th Street. Of this meeting you will find an announcement in this number

Last Sunday, Mr..Jacob Wierenga passed away at his home, 6532 Claremont Avenue at the ripe old age of 76 years. His body was entrusted to the earth last Tuesday in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, at Morgan Park. Mr. Wierenga was one of the oldest Dutch settlers in Illinois. He had lived i

We were requested to announce that on May 14th, there will be offered to the Committee and delegates to the Presbyterian Synod to be held at Des Moines, Iowa, an honor dinner. The delegates will be in Chicago next week. The dinner is important for us, because many Dutchmen will also

Last Wednesday, the cornerstone of the new Christian school on 15th street between Ashland and Paulina, was laid with fitting ceremonies. The festivities began at two o'clock in the afternoon. Before a large throng of interested people, Mr. H. Jacobsma, who functioned as master of ceremonies,

The administration of the Chicago Division of the General Dutch League, decided on their last meeting to present to the different Dutch Christian Schools in Chicago and to the Theological Schools at Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan, a beautifully colored picture of Her Majesty, Queen Wilhel

Last Sunday was the third time, that the Dutch Sick and Death - benefit society "Eendracht Maakt Macht" (Unity makes strength), had the opportunity, to bestow the last honors to a brother, and even as Ten Brain, and Prins, he was a resident of the North West Side. It was wonderful evidence of