We are glad to announce that the fruit dealers, American citizens of Greek origin, in a well-attended meeting on the 24th of last month organized an association under the name of Retail Fruit Merchants Association of Chicago and elected the following officers:

George Chialtas, president

John Trakasi, vice-president

A. Lambrakis, vice-president

Basil Ruboyanis, secretary.

C. Raptis, Geo. Coliopoulos, Wm. Chialtas, Jas. Kapsias, Wm. Tarantelis and C. Theodoropoulos, directors.

Our best wishes for their progress and success.