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Biruta Soceity Presents Operetta

Lietuva, Oct. 26, 1917

Last Sunday, October 21, the Biruta Music and Dramatic Society staged a one-act operetta, "Sienapjute" (Harvest Time), in the L. S. P. S. Hall. The Hall was crowded to capacity--proof that Lithuanians like musical plays. The Biruta Society as usual did not disappoint the audience--the performance was excellent.

The leading role of "Aldona" was played by Miss Marion Rakauskas, whose singing thrilled the audience. Mr. J. J. Zolpis played the role of "Andrius Masulis"; he did not have much time to prepare for the role, but did very well. Miss Staniulis, who has a very beautiful voice, played the role of "Stepas Yuska". The Biruta Chorus also sang very well, although the best members of the Chorus are now in the United States Army.

The affair was also a financial success in spite of the great expense of presenting the play.

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