Mr. K. Jurzelionis, of Chicago, wrote to several Lithuanian newspapers of America, urging the Lithuanians to become permanent supporters of the Lithuanian Science Building of Vilnius [Vilna]. In tns words of Mr. Jurgelionis, "to make an honorary pledge, that a certain amount of money will be donated every year, as long as we live, to the Lithuanian Science Building of Vilnius." He made a pledge that he would pay five dollars every year, as long as he lives, to the fund of the Lithuanian Science Society of Vilnius. Several other people have made similar pledges.

The proposition is noble and should unquestionably be supported. There are many Lithuanians who are willing to support it and to become life members of the Lithuanian Science Society. But the material standing of some of us does not permit us to support this honorable cause, no matter how willing we may be.

It would be absolutely impossible for some of the young American Lithuanians to donate one hundred dollars. The suggestion of contributing five dollars yearly is a good one. One can make an effort to pay several dollars yearly, no matter what one's material standing is.......Whoever cannot donate more, can contribute one or two dollars yearly. He will not feel hurt by giving "the widow's mite", because by adding pennies in one place, they will become a large pile of money. For others, it may be inconvenient to become life contributors; others are willing to become "benefactor members". He may not be able to afford that today, but, he can promise to contribute one hundred dollars by paying yearly according to his ability, until the sum is paid in full. Many people, whose names will be published in the near future, have promised to do this.

We believe that every conscientious Lithuanian will follow the example of the former contributors, and will promise to donate his share. The Lithuanian Science Building in Vilnius, we, the American-Lithuanians, can erect with our own efforts. Let us be willing! And after a few years, thousands of 3 American-Lithuanian names will be inscribed in the honor roll on the walls of the Lithuanian Science Hall in Vilnius, Lithuania.