p.4. The Lithuanian colony at 18th and Halsted Streets presented a benefit program for relief of Lithuanian war refugees in Lithuania, Saturday, January 23, at Cernauskas Hall, 1900 S. Union Avenue. The program consisted of songs, monologues and declamations.

The famous "Ruta" (the rue) Choir sang a few typically Lithuanian songs. Miss A. Gedvilas and Miss O. Petrauskas entertained the audience with a guitar and "Balalaika."

J. Jankauskas sang a solo. The program was concluded with monologues and declamations.

Mr. Frank Butkus delivered a long oration on the subject: "The War Situation in Lithuania." He explained the unhappy predicament of Lithuania war refugees and made a strong appeal for relief funds.

A collection was made at the gathering and netted $10.00. The money was later turned over to the Lithuanian Relief Fund.