Nothing results in so much evil to humanity as ignorance. Ignorance brings misfortune; in turn, misfortune brings misery and want, etc. Who suffers most? Why, the ignorant mother. She suffers most in all respects.

The capitalist owns the machinery, while the mother brings up the children - slaves for the capitalist's exploitation. And because of existing conditions, they do not develop normally. How many so-called criminals we have today! A poor young lad is forced by want and starvation to steal and rob. The end is jail. Then he is denounced as a criminal and thief, while the worst thieves are occupying public offices.

It is about time for mothers and girls to look for the spring of knowledge. At present, in Chicago, the Lithuanian women have a great opportunity to gain enlightenment and education through the Women's Enlightenment Society. At every meeting this society gives lectures, which are delivered by our own members and sometimes by outsiders.

At the next meeting, a lecture will be given by a student, Miss S. A. Rutkauskas. The subject will be "The Conditions of Women at the Present Time and What They Seek for the Future."

The lecture will take place at 869 - 33rd Place. All Lithuanian women are invited to attend this lecture.

Mrs. M. Seskiene.