Foreign Language Press Service

"Honored Sirs: "For lack of time we were unable to visit every Lithuanian society in Chicago to deliver to it the thanks of the Lithuanian Science Society of Vilnius [Vilna], and to accept the donations which every Lithuanian society--we believe--will donate to the National M

Last week two Lithuanian student conventions were held in Chicago. The Lithuanian Roman Catholic Students' Association held its convention in St. George's parish hall, and the Lithuanian Students' Association met in the Aurora Society's hall. Nothing unusual or important can be reported ab

Last Sunday, September 14, the Biruta Choral Society presented its first production of the season at Meldazis Hall, on the West Side. This was the first of a series of performances, scheduled for this winter (six performances are scheduled to take place before Christmas). In accorda

Up to the present time the American Lithuanians have donated many photographs to the Lithuanian Science Society's Museum, which is to be built in Vilnus. Reverend Serafinas, Reverend A. Skrypkus, Reverend K. Ambrozaitis and photographer Stankunas--all Chicagoans; Reverend K. Skrypkus and

Among the American Lithuanians, the number of schools--parish and public--are increasing rapidly every year. Almost all of these schools are primary schools. We have no high schools or institutions of higher education. We have schools where instruction in bookkeeping, language and other subje

November 22 is the birthday of the honorable Dr. Jonas Basanavicius, one of our patriots who seek to awaken Lithuania. On this day there was born a tireless worker for Lithuanian nationalism. At present, he is one of the living Lithuanians who has devoted his energy, wealth and honor for t

The Lithuanian Roman Catholic Alliance of America, Branch 85, has sent an appeal through its president, Mr. J. J. Polekas, to all members of this organization, urging them to contribute to the National Museum of Vilna.

Last Sunday a solemn consecration of the bell in St. Kazimieras Lithuanian cemetery was held. The value of the bell is $500, and it was donated by the Lithuanian photographer, Mr. A. Vaitkevicius, 18th and Halsted Streets. Many people from all parts of Chicago were present.

On September 21, Branch 129 of the Lithuanian Alliance of America gave a performance at Meldazis Hall, on the West Side. The program was a varied one, of an agitational character. There was no dramatic presentation, but there were lectures, monologues, declamations, essays, and Mr. Stepukas w

On September 21, the Birute Choir celebrated its fifth year of existence. In reality this celebration should have been held last spring, but for certain reasons, it was postponed to this autumn. Last Sunday was the cultural holiday of this society. While reviewing the Birute Society's cultura

Mr. K. Stulga, well known to the Lithuanian public as a very kind, capable, and successful businessman of Town of Lake, returned to Lithuania on September 21. He had been in this country for twenty years and in business for fourteen years, during which time he made much money. He has bough

The Lithuanian Alliance of America, Branch 36, has authorized K. Satkauskas and Motiejus Bleizgis to collect money for the national museum of Vilnius [Vilna]. Mr. Satkauskas will take charge of the collection in Chicago, and M. Bleizgis in South Chicago, Gary, Indiana Harbor, and other Chi

We, the members of the Lithuanian Theatrical Club, "Lietuva," unanimously protest against our national degenerates who, under cover of the name of socialists, are denouncing our national leaders, Dr. J. Basanavicius and M. Ycas, those tireless workers of the Lithuanian Science Society of Viln

The Aurora Society fair will be held on September 25, 26, 27 and 28, 1913, at the Aurora Hall, 3149 South Halsted Street. Every day there will be dancing with music by the Sarpalius brothers, and each day there will be a different program. September 25 will be the evening of the Lit

The Lithuanian Youth Circle presented a three-act drama "Orphans", from the English, translated by J. J. Zolpis, on September 28, at St. George's Parish Hall, in Bridgeport. The important roles of the comedy were very well played. In general, the presentation of the comedy was good. One thing

On September 28, at Meldazis Hall, the Young Lithuanians National Club of America gave a performance with a large and varied program. This society, whose purpose is to support drama and national affairs, is in the fourth year of its existence. For various reasons, up to the present time, this

The Farmers of Lithuania Society gave a performance September 27, at Meldazis Hall. They presented a humorous one-act comedy "The Dearest Kiss." A little girl, K. Burduliute, gave a declamation. What the first actors were not able to succeed in doing, the Stepukas vaudeville (Mr. V. Brusokas)

Last Sunday, delegates of the local branches of the district of Chicago, of the Lithuanian Alliance of America, held their meeting in Aurora hall, Bridgepert. The delegates decided that the Chicago district of the Lithuanian Alliance of America, must secure one thousand new members before the

The Simonas Daukantas Society, with its memorial celebration of the birthday of Simonas Daukantas, historian of Lithuania, has also arranged the society's twenty-first anniversary celebration with speeches, songs, drama, and a banquet. The Drama Society will present the three-act comedy, "The

"The Lithuanian societies of Chicago have for a long time understood that unity is necessary to accomplish anything on important nationalist problems. Single societies, even though they might have huge memberships or might even be very rich cannot alone solve any great nationalist problem whi