Lithuanian Students Hold Convention in Chicago
Lietuva, Sept. 21, 1917
The Lithuanian Students' Association of America held its annual convention on September 14-15 in the Ausra Hall, 29th and Halsted Streets, Chicago, Illinois. Although there were not many delegates at the convention, nevertheless many important decisions were made for the benefit of the organization.
A motion was made and discussed at the convention to affiliate with the Lithuanian-American Workers' Council, which was recently formed in Chicago by P. Grigaitis, editor of Naujienos (News). It was decided not to affiliate, because the Council is a temporary political organization with unclear aims.
The issuing of a monthly organ, entitled Banga (Wave), was discussed. However it was decided not to issue an organ on account of the lack of funds.
2The convention concluded with a big concert, which was given by the Association last Sunday evening, September 16, at Meldazis Hall, 23rd Place and Oakley Avenue. The musical concert netted a profit of $150, which will be turned over to the Association.
Some of the most talented Chicago Lithuanian musical artists took part in the concert. Among the participants were: F. Jakutis, soloist; Miss Marion Rakauskas, popular singer; Karl Sarpalius; Paul Stogis; Miss A. Radauskas; Miss M. Norkus; and Mr. M. Juozavitas, young pianist.
Most of the musical artists who took part in the program were members of the famous Biruta Chorus of the Biruta Singing and Dramatic Society.
