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 at 3133 South Halsted Street.

The occasion of this ball is the celebration of Mr. John Lord a well known political and social leader as a candidate to the Republican National Convention. Another whose honor will be welcomed at the affair is a Ward Committeeman of the City, Mr. William Finucane. The dance will begin at 8 p.m. promptly.