The West Side Lithuanian Societies' Organization for Lithuanian War Relief sponsored a benefit social yesterday in Meldazis Hall, 2242 West 23rd Place. The varied and interesting program began at 8 P. M. The entertainment consisted of music by a mandolin orchestra, declamations, piano solos, two speeches, and the presentation of a drama entitled "Aukso Dievaiciai" (Gods of Gold). The speeches were delivered by P. Grigaitis, editor of the Naujienos, and by Attorney Kucinskas.

The Hall was filled to capacity; many were turned away because of lack of room. The West Side Clericalists [Catholics] attempted to make the affair a failure by holding a mass meeting of their own at the same time, but the people apparently did not pay any attention to them. During an intermission, a collection was made for Lithuanian war relief, but it is not known at this time how much money was collected. Admission to the affair was free.

It should also be noted that the aforesaid group of organizations (fourteen in all) conducted a bazaar for Lithuanian war relief. The bazaar continued for four days, April 6,7,8, and 9, in Meldazis Hall, and was a great success. The amount realized from each affair will be published in a future issue of the Naujienos.