Foreign Language Press Service

In a courteous letter sent to our editorial staff the republican candidates in the next political compaign have extended to the Mexican Colony a cordial invitation to attend their sixth annual ball which according to an old custom, will be held on the 2nd of April in the Lithuanian Auditorium

On Sunday night, the sixth of this month a benefit,theatrical performance will be given for Rosita Dorantes in Hull House of this city. A group of actors who are members of the "United Mexican Artists," a Chicago organization, led by Mrs. Dorantes will play the attractions. Mrs. Dor

A very lively and well attended party was given last Saturday, March 27th, at the residence of Mr. Rafael Diaz, 2517 West Jackson Boulevard. The purpose of the function was to celebrate the daring Mexican aviators Rafael Diaz and Luis Herrera for their successful return flight from Arizona to

A Spanish young man wishes to give Spanish lessons to a young American woman in exchange for English lessons. Call A. Bazarra, 561 W. Madison street.

The Atlas Sprot Club is organizing a fine base ball club for the coming season. According to reliable information this worthy club has signed contracts with 18 outstanding players. In spite of the existing depression the club has not found insurmountable obstacles in carrying out it

Mr. Gerardo Fernandez, the well known president of the Spanish Union, has recovered from an operation for appendicitis which was performed in the Mercedes Hospital of Gary, Indiana. During his illness the distinguished youn man was visited by many friends and acquaintances who were

The Atlas Sport Club, recently formed in South Chicago, has a good reason to be proud. The basket ball team, since its incorporation January 4th up to the 9th of March has played 17 games of which number it has won 15, having lost one and tied the other. The teams over whi

A group of students from Northwestern University, interested in the study of the customs and culture of the Mexicans, has planned an observation tour of the commercial and social centers of our colony in Chicago, This tour has been planned for March 12. Without doubt some of our rea

Joseph Carrasco who once lived here and who had served four years of a ten year sentence in Joliet penitentiary was recently murdered. The cause of his death is being investigated by doctors and officials of the prison, in order to solve the mystery.

Last night a dinner was given in honor of Mr. Rafael Aveleyra, and his popular wife in the sumptuous residence which at one time was the home of Abreham Poole, at 645 North Michigan. The well organized function which was called A Night in Old Mexico was headed by "The Women's Chicago Beautifu

Ramon Catro, who lived at 551 W. Madison street was sentenced to serve one year in the House of Correction by magistrate Brooks. He made an effort to escape from his guards when he was being returned to his cell. Castro was sentenced for having sold marihuana cigarettes to high scho

The Spanish Colony of Gary rejoices at the opportunity of being able to attend another of those pleasing dances to be given by the Club of United Spaniards, tomorrow. The dance according to custom will take place in the well known Castillo Espanol, and in order to render it a pleasing affair

Invitations and programs for a beautiful ball which Mr. J. Terrones, has actively organized, have begun to be extended to the select element of our colony. The affair is to be given in celebration of the highly important Saturday of Glory on March 26th. We have been informed that an

The basket ball quintet composed of young Mexicans from the Atlas Sport Club, won the first game of the series and hopes to win also in the subsequent encounters. We hope that the team will be the pride of the Colony.

We have been informed that four new players have been added to the base ball unit of the Excelsior Sport Club. The young men who have come to the club and who make up a part of the new base ball nine, are as follows: Manuel Lira and Felipe Gomez of Kansas City, fielder and first bas

The drama "La Santa Inquisicion" which was played last week by the Cuadro Floreal in the Spanish Castillo of the Spanish Union of Gary, was truly an outstanding success. All the actors played their parts with natural ability and masterfulness. The drama which has its plot made up ar

The disappearance of two Mexican girls has caused consternation in the Spanish-American colony of Chicago. They were daughters of two very well-known and socially prominent families here. Yesterday morning the news came to this paper through Mr. Lacy Simms, one of the editorial staf

In the Puento de Veracruz, well known Mexican restaurant, a group of friends gathered last Wednesday evening. The purpose was to honor Mr. Francisco Lona, representative of the Mexican National Railroad. The dinner at which many Mexican dishes were served, turned out to be a pleasure for each

We find the worthy professor Antonio Ruggino back in our Colony again. He was at one time the leader of the now disorganized Mexican Brass Band. We received the distinguished master with a hearty welcome.

Thru the initiative of Reverend Lucy Simms, since the first of this month, the library located at 1213 Gilpin Place, has been kept open for the benefit of the Colony. The library contains a wide variety of Spanish books, newspapers and magazines. It will be open every day from 9 A.M