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Polish Reading-Room Society Organized in Town of Lake

Dziennik Chicagoski, Feb. 14, 1895

The following notice has been received by the Dziennik Chicagoski for publication:

"On February 11, a group of Poles held a meeting at Sigmund Bykow's hall, corner of 45th and Wood Streets (Town of Lake), to organize the Polish Reading-Room Society. Twenty-six members joined the organization.

"The officers of the society, elected at this meeting, are Stanislaus Lonczynski, president; Peter Rzezicki, vice-president; W. Carnot, secretary; S. Bykow, cashier; and J. A. Gintow, manager and librarian.

"Meetings are to be held every Monday evening at Bykow's hall; initiation fee is one dollar and monthly dues fifty cents.

"The aim of the Polish Reading-Room Society is to awaken a greater interest in 2art, especially literature, among the Poles; it will also strive for unity among its members. In addition to this, the society will present plays, concerts, lectures, and educational discussions.

"An application for a charter has been sent to Springfield, Illinois.

"W. Carnot, secretary"

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