Foreign Language Press Survey

For three days, the 20th, 21st and 22nd of August, the Greek boys of Chicago will have their championship baseball games. The Ypsilantes chapter No. 22 of the Sons of Pericles will meet, on those three days, the Fidias chapter No. 16 of Detroit. The three game series will take place

The Byzantion, that outstanding and famous coffee-house, the common resort of Chicago's Greek visitors and residents, has become unrecognizable. Its proprietor, Nikolaos Elliopoulas, in his zeal to have the Byzantion keep the place of honor it has held among other coffee-houses, has had it co

At 127 North Dearborn, our old friend and good countryman, M. Lazos, has opened a new and up-to-date restaurant. On the evening before his grand opening, Mr. Lazos invited his Greek and American friends to a huge feast followed by music, song and dance. Mr. Lazos is to be

A dance and a program will be given tonight by the Ladies' Association of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary for the benefit of the Plato School, which is located in the vicinity of this church on the Northwest Side. Undoubtedly all will accord their hearty support to this functi

The directors of Saint Basil Church, instead of giving an outdoor picnic organized a magnificent boat excursion to Milwaukee, last Sunday. The organization and its guests engaged themselves thoroughly as one grand family-gathering during the hours they were on the boat. The excursion started

Mr. Sotirios Demopoulos, well-known Chicago representative of the National Greek Steamships in the western cities, has stated that he is also representative of the National Bank of Greece in co-operation with Anthony Beneta who has been holding that position for the last year.

Truly a multitude of people were present at the picnic given by the church of Koimisis Tis Theotokou. On that day twelve other Greek affairs were in progress and the crowds that were gathered in each park showed that the Greek people of Chicago were full of liveliness and good fellowship.

Mr. Athanasios Antonopoulos has just closed a deal with Wm. Mulford, renting for a term of 99 years, the building on the corner of Elmwood and Dempster. The building is made up of six stores and seventeen apartments. The lease which starts on August 1st states that the rent will be $6,500 eve

The Argeion club is giving, this coming Sunday, its second outdoor picnic at the Desplaines River Resort, Irving Park Blvd. and Desplaines River. The Argeions are well known for their hospitality and we are sure everyone present at their picnic will have a good time.

Among the many other affairs given last Sunday, was one of our first holiday festivals of the Holy Trinity church. The picnic of the Greek Organization of the Chicago Community took place at Kolze Park, where many other Greek picnics have been given by our various clubs and organizations.

With the many brilliant outings our organizations have been giving, we must also include the first picnic of the Psaraion Organization of America. According to the number of people present we would say that financially the affair was a huge success. The Psaraion Organization has sen

A very enjoyous and pleasant picnic was given at Grand View Gardens by the Brotherhood of Falanthos. In this small but beautiful park had gathered all the members of this organization with their friends. The Falanthian country, whose lands are closed in by fir-trees, is characterize

At Alexander Stavros' place in Blue Island, Illinois, the members of the 93rd chapter of Ahepa gave a picnic for their friends and neighbors. There were songs, games and contests at this picnic. The chapter is situated on the southern side of our city and has among its members the s

This coming Tuesday the young ladies of the Nea Genea club are giving their moonlight dance at Pilsen Park, 26th and Albany Ave. The wonderful inspiration of New Genea to give us a chance to dance under the stars must be supported by everyone. The endeavors of the young la

We are announcing that our school of St. Basil Church will again do its best to teach our children their language under the direction of Rev. I. Tsourounakis. The offices will be open from four to six, starting September 4th to 9th when classes will begin.

The society Nea Genea composed of Greek young girls is organizing a unique dance in the open to be given on August 27th, 8 P. M. at Pilsen Park, 26th Street and Albany Ave. These young girls always have had success with their social affairs, due to the fact that they always present

Organization of Philomousan (Friends of Music) Greek Women, Misses, of Chicago -- First dance of this season on September 28th at the Illinois Women's Athletic Club.

The Chicago Public Library, besides the Ancient Greek books, has enriched its collection with books written in modern Greek. Over sixty new books have been put in circulation by the library. Many of the books are modern writings but none have been translated into Greek. Among the ti

Palaiohoritis Club Annual Picnic September 8 Polonia Grove

The Tripolitan Club, Kolokotronis, is giving, this coming Sunday, its annual picnic at the Desplaines River Resort, Irving Park and Desplaines River. The profits are going to the Tripoli hospital, Evangelismos. Everyone knows how great the need for funds is so let us help as much as