Foreign Language Press Service

The new "Columbia" Gymnastic Hall has been inaugurated with an exceptionally numerous participation, yesterday. The evening before a splendid ball had been arranged already on which occasion the ladies auxiliary of the club gave it a present of a very attractive flag. At 2 o'clock in the afte

The German-American Republican Central Club of Cook County completed its organization at a meeting held last Saturday evening in the Grand Pacific Hotel, by electing the following officers: President John C. W. Rhode, Vice President, North side: Felix Buschick, Westside: Ernest Wiedel, F. Sah

The administration of the Educational Department of the Polish League is happy to acknowledge the following contributions of books for the proposed libraries and reading rooms: J. F. Smulski, eight books; Mrs. Agnes Zmich, three books; and I. Machnikowski, two annuals. This brings the total b

At Northwestern University, on February 12, the German Society and the German Literary Society will give a concert, consisting exclusively of German songs, to celebrate Lincoln's birthday. The Germania Maennerchor, Mrs. Theodore Brentano, and Mr. Charles Dupie (baritone) have agreed to give t

On January 27, members of St. Michael Archangel Parish of South Chicago gathered at Retmanski's Hall, 84th Street and Buffalo Avenue, to commemorate the anniversary of the January Insurrection (Rising of the Poles against Russia in 1863) and the one-hundredth anniversary of the third partitio

One of the aims of the Educational Department of the Polish League was the awakening of the intellectual minds among the Poles of America by means of literary contests. Rules and information regarding these contests will be announced in the Polish press. Even before material means a

The Pulaski Volunteers Society (under the guidance of St. Michael) of St. Adalbert's Parish was incorporated yesterday under the laws of the State of Illinois. The incorporators are Frank P. Danisch, Joseph J. Bielinski, and Joseph Michalski.

Contributions of books for the proposed libraries and reading rooms of the Polish League's Educational Department continue. Andrew Golinski, of Chicago, contributed eight books on Polish history and religion; M. Rolewicz, eight books (Polish fiction and history); S. Jakubowski, four

The Holy Family Orphanage has recently received fifty dollars from the death benefit of the late Joseph Gorski. Contributions from the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Ladies' Sodality, Groups 26 and 28, which donated $3.30 and $3.50 respectively, were also received. Sincere thanks are

The St. Cecilia Men's Choir No. 1 of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish was incorporated yesterday under the laws of the State of Illinois. Its incorporators are W. Barwig, J. Nering, and A. Stachowicz.

The affairs of the Polish League have become of great interest to the Polish papers of Europe. During a time when the Polish League is being mocked and ridiculed by various persons and organizations in America, who even go so far as to exert diplomatic influence to suppress it, the

The Educational Department of the Polish League continues to receive donations of Polish books for its proposed libraries and reading rooms. The administration wishes to acknowledge receipt of the following contributions: J. Krus, of Chicago, thirty-three books, mostly religious; and M. Strzy

The following announcement has been received by Dziennik Chicagoski: "From the financial report submitted by the manager of the Polish-American Pavilion at Lwow, the Polish people can readily see that the trust placed in Adam Szwajkart was not misguided, that he carried out his duti

A statement of the financial report of the Polish Roman Catholic Union, from August 15 to December 1, has been received by our office. The report shows that since the Polish Roman Catholic Union's convention in Cleveland, 380 members have joined the organization, which brings the to

The suicide of Michael Makucz (whose name was previously given as Makus), 31, of 2820 Short Street, reported by the police on February 5, took a new turn when his wife and a boarder, John Ulacek, gave a written confession of committing the murder. All the details of the horrible crime were gi

Two neighboring parishes--St. Stanislaus Kostka and Holy Trinity--have combined their efforts to present a play, Sunday, February 10, for the benefit of the Polish Hospital. Free use of Polish Hall is part of the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish's contribution, while the Holy Trinity Parish has o

A Polish restaurant and saloon has been recently opened by P. Kostrzewski on West Madison Street, near Halsted, opposite the courthouse. The new establishment is frequented by many Poles.

The Polish Social Club, which was organized not so long ago, has just opened its headquarters at 695 Milwaukee Avenue. Clubroom comfort may now be enjoyed by all members. There is a piano and a billiard table; also, select drinks are for sale. The Club will be opened to members on S

The Grand Tribunal of the Order of the Knights of Pythias for the state of Illinois has decided against the local Waldeck Lodge No. 138 in an action brought against them for using the German language at their official meetings. The decision is so worded as to give the impression that the trib

Yesterday will be marked as a never-to-be-forgotten day in the history of St. Hedwig Parish and in the history of the Poles in Chicago. It will be marked as a day of disgrace--as a day when a group of Poles living in St. Hedwig Parish created a violent disturbance that resulted in a bloody sc