Foreign Language Press Service

Monday, August 28, was a day of great festivity and rejoicing among the Greeks of Chicago. Over 1,500 people filled the romantic Gardner's Park on the South Side. Music was played, the wine flowed, and the spirits rose; as the tables were set underneath the trees. Everyone mingled harmoniousl

The family of Christos Damascus wishes to thank the readers of the Saloniki for their expressions of sympathy upon the tragic death of their beloved Christos. He worked very hard as editor of the Saloniki in order to help the progress of the Greek community of Chicago. We, his berea

Dear Sir: After giving to the candidates of the two leading parties an opportunity to present their respective qualifications for office, and after having duly weighed and considered their respective claims for election, the Achaian League presents to its members and their friends t

The Greek community welcomes the new newspaper, The Independent, published by the well-known Spiros Kotakis. It is a four-page weekly containing much fine literature and many essays, with a number of articles by the editor himself. The writings of Mr. Kotakis are very worth while and should b

A Greek does not exist who will say that he does not love the French people, and that he does not hope for their success in this war. If you ask the Greeks why they like the French so much; you will receive hundreds of different reasons. One will say he is for France because of Napo

The Foreign Press Club of Chicago held a dinner at the Blackstone Hotel last Saturday night. There were approximately sixty foreign journalists present, including the editor of the Saloniki and Mr. P. Lambros editor of the Star. Many of the guests made speeches, and Mr. P. Lambros a

In all sections of the United States there are night schools in which foreigners are taught to read and write English. No immigrant should overlook the opportunity to make use of these educational facilities. The American government is very anxious that the foreign inhabitants should at least

Dear Fellow-patriots: All the various sections of Greece are represented in Chicago by various Clubs; such as the Ipirotes, Islanders, and the Steriolladitons. Only one group so far has had no organization--the Cretans. This condition has been strongly felt by the Cretans; and finally, last w

Last Sunday Mr. Petropoulos gave a mandolin recital in Hull House. Many people attended in order to hear him play. Since we were not present at the recital we are not qualified to write a criticism. However we know Mr. Petropoulos to be very unappreciative of other people's support.

Hull House arranged a celebration in honor of Miss Alexandrakis, who will soon leave the House. It was attended by a large number of people who came to bid Miss Alexandrakis goodbye. Refreshments were served to all the guests. A summary showing the benefit of Hull House to the Greek community

The action of the "Greek Republican Club," which is said to be a paper organization, in making public a statement indorsing Charles Evans Hughes for president and Harry B. Miller for states attorney, was protested in a statement issued today by G. G. Magges, treasurer of the Achaian League. T

A merry gift-laden Santa Claus will make his way over the house tops of America tomorrow night. In his pack he will bring peace and joy to all hearts. The hearts of little children are especially gladdened at this time of the year. They rejoice at the anniversary of the birth of the baby Jesu

In answer to an appeal published in the Herald, written by Mr. Venizelos, asking that the Greek-Americans make contributions to Greece at this critical time; the following contributions were made by various groups and individuals. Chicago Greek Church Associat

United and ununited are two words whose meanings are entirely opposite, just as the results of interpreting these words are opposite. While one word represents harmonious workings of a group toward a certain goal, the other stands for dissension and individual selfishness. Unity and lack of u

Last Monday night the South Side Greek Church, St. Constantine, gave its longawaited, school-benefit dance. It was given in the impressive Casino Garden in White City. The sincere efforts of the Reverend T. Prousianos and the church board, resulted in over fifteen hundred people attending the

Certain individuals who are active in the founding of patriotic Greek societies have inquired why Saloniki does not devote more space to the activities of those organizations. These clubs are usually representative of some particular section of Greece, and are thus vitally interested in the p

The Greek Star editorially joins in the pledge already expressed by a majority of foreign language newspapers in Chicago support the United States in any event growing out of the present international crisis. Its editorial says, in part: "Now it is not anymore a question of being pr

I thank you and your countrymen for devotion to the Country and patriotism. Woodrow Wilson.

In the name of my countrymen and as an echo of the feelings of three-hundred thousand Greeks who are living in this country, I respectfully report to you that we are ready at your Excellency's order to sacrifice ourselves on the altar of our glorious and beloved adopted country. Con

p. 4 -- The United States's break with Germany is a matter of time. It will undoubtedly come very, very soon. It is the duty of all the Greeks of America to respond immediately to the call of our adopted country. Especial attention is called to those who participated in the Balkan wars. Let t