VOL. V No. 53 JERSEY CITY, N. J., FRJDAY, DECEMBER ЗІ, 1937 1 YOUTH RALLY ANB> SWIMMING UKRAINIAN SONG BOOKS AS Where Uethe Difference* MEET CHRISTMAS GIFTS Providing enough -entries are In the past few issues of this A thought-provoking comparison was drawn last received in time, a Swimming-Meet' weekly, we have recommended a Sunday by a newspaper writer between' the post-war will be held in the morning- of number of publications in both U- February 12, 1938 < Lincoln's krainian and English that could "flaming youth" and the serious-minded, albeit bewil Birthday) at the R,CA Pool in make fine Christmas gifts. Among dered and even hollow-cheeked youth of today. Where the Harrison, N. J. It is open to all them was a series of Ukrainian former was chiefly concerned with having a good time, Ukrainian-Americans. Each local choral songs especially arranged the writer clajms, the latter "faces stern economic prob ity should' organize a team."to" re- by Prof. Alexander Koshetz for presentlt at this meetl-Senduotice' singing in English. lems and is acutely conscious of the fact." of intention to participate rntmedl1^ We now -wish to point out at This comparison turned, our thoughts'on a tangent atelyv'to Stephen'1 Weisch; Swim-• random several outstanding collec ming Director, 60 Palm Street,' tions of Ukrainian songs in their towards our own, Ukrainian-American youth. ' What dif Newark, N. J: orig4nal form. They too will make ference is there, we asked ourselves, between this youth The swimming meet will be:held' pleasing Christmas gifts, and at immediately after the war and now? The same as in-the in conjunction with the Ukrainian the same time help to popularize American Youth Rally, which will this rich mine of Ukrainian cul case above ? • be held' in the afternoon of the ture. A little reflection here brought'us to the" conclusion same day at Hotel Douglas, New- - ark, N. J.*, tinder "the -auspices—of 201 Ukrainian Folk Songs that the difference was not the same. Although there is the Ukrainian Youth's League of We start with "201 Ukrainian no deubt' that' among our' numerically-small post-war North America. '"•"Our""'Youth Folk Songs." Here is a very fine youth there were some '• "laughing, racoon-coated, welb Looks Upon Itself\—wUl be the collection of the most varied types dressed, and well-fed young men with a flask on the slogan of this Rally. l of Ukrainian folk songs, ranging The day's events will be climax from the robust and stirring Ko- hip and a car at their command," as well as be-painted, ed by a Banquet and Dance to be zak songs to the tender songs of be-powdered, short-skirted "flappers," yet, to the best of held in the hotel ballroom. Tickets love. As the foreword to them for the whole affairs will be S2.50 explains, they were especially pub our knowledge, they were not the rule, but only an ex per p'ersoh. For reservations or lished "with the practical purpose ception to it. further information write to Ал- in view to interest the young The rule then, a& we dimly remember and also sur thony Shumeyko, Rally Chairman, . Americans of Ukrainian descent in 1972 Ostw6o
"What is the meaning of this?" "The Zaporozhe!" they scoffed. Ш BLACK COUNCIL Shram demanded. "Are you "But that's not so, reverend fa (CHORNA BADA) Turks or Tartars that-you attack ther. It's the settlement Kozaks travelers? Have you forgotten who are to blame for all this. In By PANTELEYMON KUL1SH about God and the Faith?" ' the Zaporozhe everything and (Translated by S. S.) "No, reverend father," one of everyone is equal. There they гаш^ щ (22) them replied.* "We have not for have" neither lords nor serfs, gotten that .we are Christians and neither rich.nor poor." The party broke in two and there in the Sitch. While many of we never will! But how can we re "You poor benighted children!" each group went its separate way. their brother-at-arms tilled and main peaceful when these red Shram exclaimed in pity. "May The news brought by the courier , cultivated the soil, toiling from coats ride rough-shod over us!" God have mercy on. your ignor Weighed down too heavily upon morning to night, in order to earn - "Yes, and thank God that our ant souls! Let go of those horses them to permit any cheerful word their daily bread, these, ne'er'do'- hands are not in chains," added a and let- us on our way. Let us go to be said in parting. wells laughed at them and frittered few mora. "We won't permit such or else I shall bring down upon "Well, now I can plainly see away their time in their strong trampling of us! We all helped you the wrath of.God!" hold doing nothing but drinking which way. Ukraine is headed," to drive out the Poles, and now "Very welL we will let you go, ruminated Shram gloomily. He and fighting, among themselves. look upon us. While most of us And now they are blaming the reverend father! the' reapers . was riding behind the, others, and haven't even a shirt on our .backs, said, making way for the carriage felt no desire to talk with any-. settlement Kozaks because the lat these red-coats can afford to sew ter through hard work have and him to get by. "You certain body. "Is it possible," he -thought, * theirs with golden thread. While ly know wfiat and how to say a "that;all our efforts thus far will achieved comfortable means. Such we have to toil and sweat here are the children- you have, oh thing. Were it not for you then, go to waste after all? That all j in these fields, these red-coats just we surely would have taken this those battles Caught by our Valiant mother Ukraine! - Such our the sit back and take in. the profits. children who are now giving their carriage apart to see what makes Kozaks and all that blood shed by Do you see how why we feel that. it go." them will go for naught?" support to this Ivanetz, enabling way?" him pursue his ambitious schemes, "May God have mercy on you!" &ЗЄ& He could not help recalling at and pretending friendship for Het- "Yes, yes, I can see," respond- repeated Shram, as he rode away. this time a sad song composed man Somko all' the while. | And . ed Shram. "And X. can also see the "You are indeed in sore straits, by the Holy One upon the death yet, perhaps God has not forsaken - source of all this trouble and com you poor children. Cursed, cursed of Khmelnitsky: ^fn us entirely, perhaps there- will plaining. Ifs from the Zaporozhe, be that magician who blinded your Чи вже-ж дармо тая безщасна Укра still be found several companies of that's plain..enough!" reason and common sense." їна Богові молила, * good and true men who will strike Щоб міцна Його воля з-під кормити in the cause of a free and-united лядської слобонилп, Ukraine!" THE U.N.A. QUESTION BOX На позор та поругу невірним не да • Thinking thus as he rode along, For What Sams Does the Ukrain offers to its members, namely: вала, пластам наділила,— Shram suddenly heard shouting- in ian National Association Insure? 1. Class W—Whole Life., Here Чи вже-ж дармо вона Богові молила?. the front. He raised his head and The lowest amount for which an his'keen.eyes quickly took in what payment of dues is required "Perhaps it was for naught," adult male member can be insured throughout the life of the mem had happened. A number of farm in the U.N.A., is $500, while the • Shram concluded. "And perhaps hands had been reaping in the ber. it is God's»will that Ukraine should highest is $3,000. Female mem field adjoining the road through bers can insure themselves for as 2. Class О — Whole Life dues not peacefully partake of her which the party was proceeding, bread and salt. Who knows, may low as $500 also, but not for a ceasing at the age of 70. When the ' and one of them, evidently drunk, sum higher than $1,500. ' member attains the age of 70 be the end of the world is ap lay outstretched on the road;' proaching, what with brother at The age of the applicant for years, the certificate is paid up in Vasile the Captive, driving the membership in the U.N.A. is of full and no further payments are tacking brother. And from what carriage and lost in thought, had direction will Thine divine wrath primary importance in deciding the required. not seen him. there until he was amount for which he can be in first arise, о Lord?... The Zapo- well-nigh on top of him; just in 3. Class P. — 20 Years Payment m rozhe was always the nest of Ko- sured. For example, a male mem Life. When a member has made time he brought- the horses -to a ber between the age of 16 to 35 Шza k valor and fame*, and now siop. Nevertheless, the reapers'* payments for twenty years, the from it there emerge only raven can insure himself for $3,000; certificate is paid up,in full and crowded' angrily about him and while from 35 to 40 the maximum ous wolves and crafty foxes. More those in/the carriage, brandishing no further payments are required. m than likely those Zaporozhians is $2,500; from 40 to 45 the 4. Class E — 20 Years Endow their scythes in a threatening man maximum is $2,000; from 45 to 50 have nowyreached their last pen ner. ment. When a member has made ny andydfre now stirring up trouble the maximum is $1,500; and from payments for twenty years, he re throughout the country in order to Shram spurred his horse ahead. 50 to 55 the maximum is $500. ceives the full face value of the fill their pockets under the cover "You rascally red-coats!" the TKe U.N.A. will accept no one as certificate in cash. of the storm they hope to create. reapers were shouting. "You never member over the age of 55 years. They probably are jealous that The maximum amount of in The above classes, it should be think of other people's rights! borne in mind, are applicable to the settlement Kozaks are better Like weeds you have spread over surance in the U.N.A. a female off than .they. Well, it's their own member, between the, ages of 16 to adult members. For junior mem- everywhere. "But ydtt just watch, mers (between six weeks and fault. When the "Poles were put we know what to do with weeds." 40, can carry is $1,500, while be to rout they had an equal chance tween the ages of 40 to 50 her eighteen years) there are special w.t o stake a location tiff themselves They pressed upon Vasile with maximum is $500. Women over classes, which will be explained and go to work and make a de upraised scythes; one of them 50 years of age are not admitted next week. even brandished an as. ••"•»->••• cent living fc^jihemselves. But into the U.NA. • • • no, that was beneath their pride. "Stop! you Hsrbd's souls! Stop!" 'What Kinds of Certificates Are A-knighting they had to go! But roared Shram at them. Issued by,the U.N.A.? Any inquiry concerning the U. did theyf'Not St all! In carous Seeing a. priest before them, all There are four classes of in N.A. is welcome. Send It direct to ing they spent^their time down of them paused a bit. surance protection that the U.N.A. the Editor. No. 53 UKRAINIAN WEEKLY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1937 3
(Це повтараеться за кождіш дво ONCE Ik HAD A FRIEND "Kolyadky" and "Schedrivky"... віршем). WtSji ВИСОКО сідиш Once I had a verydearfriend • Далєко ннднш; .-' Сідай ти собі Whose kindness never seemed to TEe approach of Ukrainian embark upon a voyage to distant На синім морі! end На еннім морі ". •; Christmas and Now Year's brings lands in a vessel made of gold. I We were so gay, had so much fun Корабель.на воді; і But that blissful companionship is to mind the thought that few peo - Ішли молодці рано з церковці,"? і т. д., .а кінчиться желаннямн: Бувай же здоров, now done! ple observe their holidays with so Гей, дай Боже! Why? We were curious to meet . 'Стали вони ся раду радити, - 11ан Васклейку! much singing as do our own. '-*... Не сам з собою, Anxious our old friend to greet Every one of our,leading holidays . Радять радоньку иевелнченьку:-; Скиньмо, сї, браті", по золотому, З всьов челядкою! - But alas! We were so disappoint has its cycle of songs. Especially По золотому, по червоному, Щастянька на двір ed, shocked. is this so in the case of our re На худобоньку; •' -Та купимо си - золотий човен, Здоровля в той ДІМ. The lovely words we wrote us ligious holidays. Here the songs Золотий, чонен, .срібне весельце, ч^тай®. челядрйку, Ш . sacked! are inseparably bound with them; Та пустимо сї крайом. Дунайом; Щедрий, святив Never is man the same within and it is hard for us to conceive Там ми будемо вірно служити, Вечер Божий! Доброго. пана, славного Пара, _„ As his outward shape is in Christmas or Easter, for example, Там ми будемо вірно слуйштиі • А ти пташоньку, ти соколоньку, *~ He had said .that once too without at the same time recollect А він нам буде добре -платити. . Святий Вечір, Божий Вечір. I thought to that he'd be true ing the songs sung on that holi &Щ~ і т;^у,2 ВисокСво. літаєшаж , низонькв. о сідаєш, He seemed to understand day. And here 'і is another of the В чистенькім поли свІтлопька стоїть, The lay of heart's fairyland original "kolyadky," one which re- Св.. В. Б. В. But the test prove too hard Most of these songs, as we know, ' counts of the encounter of a U- По тій снітлонці господарейко, Now my heart is sorely scarred •' have their origin in prehistoric krainian prince with a Turkish Св. В. Б. В. Я With bitter memory mists, when our Ukrainian an Господарейко встає раненько, pasha: К . Св В . £. В. I Wish I never knew the glory cestors j Were nature worshipers. Of an understanding heart $p&gj As tillers of the/ soil they paid Ой на толоці, та на -муравці,"' In other parts of Ukraine, how- Then we'd never had so infamous special homage to the Sun, who was ОЙ раненько! }їж?дй ever,. these ^'schedrivky" are not Там король Руський коником грає, ly to part! known among them as "Daiboh" "Коником грає/ війско збирає, sung until the evening before Jor We wrote such beautiful letters —the giver of hie and all good Турського царя все визирає: dan (Epiphany Holiday). And in About lovely sacred matters things. In addition, they worship ..On виїдь, виїдь, ти, "Рурський царю! still -other parts, only young men Now I feel (such a fool На ту толоку,- та на мураву, -"1S&3 ped other* deities, chief of whom are permitted to go around sing As if I'd not been to Life's school Покажи слану ТИ, "Рурський і(3рк>!" ing "schedrivky,'' while the- girls were 'Terun"—god of lightning іЬ*ь= і т. д. " We were both "so different" to can join only in the Christmas and thunder, "Striboh"—god of each other The following "kolyadka" is dif caroling. Where, however, "Sche the winds, and "Svaroh"—god of Never, we swore, had we met such the skies. Див Sun, however, was ferent from the previous ones- in dry •Yechir" is not observed until that.it deals with family life. It Jordan's Eve, then in such places another their-supreme god, and his annual Serene and beautiful our friend- vegetation'cycle the basis of all is in the nature of greetings and New Year's Eve is usually devoted well-wishes to the husbandsman to"celebratingV'Malanka." On this .. ship flourished their holidays. And so, in winter, By lovely compliments nourished just when the days were beginning ' and his family. evening the villager tends'to'his' cattle sooner than usual, and af Now I know that's all he wanted to-grow longer again, the ancient У нашого пана хороша пані. To be flattered and anointed Ukrainians celebrated a festival Бог ему дав' славную жону в сго- ter all chores have been perform ed, the whole family sits down to I waited for him to' speak known as the. "Kolyada," while in дому! Щ&Ч Upon his face was disappointed summer, at the time when the По двор\' ходить, як місяць сходить, supper. After they have eaten, days were beginning to pass their і т. д. neighbors come to visit and to pro bleak ШІШ phesy what will transpire during Not pale-faced but shy peak, they celebrated another great Another one of the same type. *' the coming year, what ' sort of Couldn't understand now- Why? festival, the "Kupalla." as the preceding one is the fob crops there will be, who will mar Forgotten- was. that bravo phrase lowing. As we can.see for our ry, who will die, and so on. "It is the- personality within that "Kolyadky" selves, its main emphasis is upon counts" nature. While on this subject, it is in What an utter mistake! Mind In With the coming of Christianity teresting to recall that in certain a daze into Ukraine, however, paganism У пана хазяїна на його дворі щ sections of Ukraine it used to be Дай ему Боже -щасте-здорове в era Great grief that friendship now in its outward forms began to give домі customary on New Year's Day for surmounts. way. But the worship of nature Та стоіть явор тонкий, високий, thieves to go to the nearest cemet T. BORESKY. in its many forms still persisted, На тій яворі три .корйстонькн: ery, and there loudly announce "I just as among other peoples, with Перва корнстоиька — яра пшени wUl steal!" If any echo of this "the result that pagan holidays ченька, '• shoufr was heard, then that was Друга корнстоиька — яра пчілочка. UKRAINIAN SYMPHONY OR and feasts continued. to be cele А трета корнстоиька —купи да бобри. taken as a bad omen, and the brated ; with this modification how ЯРД ПШЄИИЦЯ — годовальниця. thief right then and there decided CHESTRA ORGANIZED ever, that. Christian influences be Яра пчілочка — боговгодниця, to cease his nefarious activities For the past three weeks there gan to permeate them. At the Кунн-ж 'да бобри — на шуби добрі. until' a more propitious time have been held in New York City same time the Christian holidays Вечір добрей! But if no echo was heard, then that weekly rehearsals of. the Ukrain ian Symphony Orchestra under the also began to adapt themselves a Such, then, are some of the was taken as a good sign, and the bit to the pagan holidays. In ef thief went blithely about his "busi direction of Roman Prydatkevytch. 3 original "kolyadky," which pre The group consists of some of our fect, each made certain contribu ceded the later-day Ukrainian ness," secure in the knowledge tions and concessions to the other: that he was safe from detection. well known and talented musicians Christmas carols, and whose and of many Ukrainian youths As a consequence, there- gradually traces can be found in the latter HoW really safe he was can who -are becoming interested in developed the custom of observing even today. perhaps--be best judged by the this project. both pagan, and Christian festivals fact that this custom, to the best at about the same time, with the "Schedrivky" V of our information, has been dis The three rehearsals were very latter gradually displacing the continued. • .'V-.-'¥ successful in many respects. For In many parts of Ukraine, such one reason they showed that it is former. A good example of this On New Year's Day itself, bright as in Poltava, or in Hutzulschyna possible to gather a body of U- natural process is the "Kolyada" and early, little boys enter the (land of the- Hutzuls—Ukrainian kramian j musicians to compose a festival, which, originally signify home and wish everyone health, .mountaineers) New Year's Eve is full symphonic orchestra. Another, ing the birth of a new Sun, gradu luck, long life, and bountiful known and celebrated as Schedry is that we have become acquainted, ally became merged with the cele- ' crops, scattering about them in Vechir, which means Bountiful with Ukrainian music as written bration of Christmas, the Birth of the 'meanwhile" grains of -eats and in symphonic form. Evening! Groups' of young and Jesus Christ, the Son of God; and barley that they carry with them old people go from house to house It is gratifying to see such a with the ^passage of time and for, this express purpose in little that evening in the manner of new undertaking among our peo advance of Christianity this na bags. For this they receive from N Christmas • carolers, singing "sche ple. Various fields in the - past ture-worshipping festival passed the household a "novorichne" —- drivky" before the windows of the have been exploited to. the 'nth out of existence entirely, to be re New Year's gifts. ,Tbe household, degree, but a large field such as master of the house, wishing him' placed by the Christian holiday. it should be pointed out here, takes this Orchestra embodies and good cheer, good luck, and boun pains to see that'the first person creates has for many reasons been і tiful crops. These "schedrivky" It is because of this that we find to enter that day is not a woman, neglected. - are very similar to Christmas the word "kolyadka" having today • for if it is, then the family will Fortunately a Comnritteo of sev carols, being, in fact, a continua an entirely different meaning than have bad luck during the entire eral people (among them: Mr.' tion of them. After they have it did originally. In ancient times year. For a similar reason, no John Moroz. (211 East 10th St.), been sung, the leader of the group "kolyadky" tplural) were ritual sick person is allowed to enter first Mrs. Amelia Revyuk, Mr.'-«8gephen steps forward and extends to the istic folk-songs based upon the either. Marusevich. and Mr. Walter Kro- master of the household their folk-life as well as upon the ex szak) has forged ahead and estab greetings and best wishes. The In conclusion, it is worth ob lished this organization. ploits of the sundry heroes of the latter then' thanks them cour serving that in ancient Ukraine. day; today, the. term signifies It is hoped that this organize-^ teously and gives them various New Year's Day fell in March. Christmas carols, festival hymns lion will attain musical heights. gifts, ranging from money to Beginning- with 1348, however, it based upon the Birth of Christ. .Ukrainian Orchestral Association. different kinds of Ukrainian culin was observed hi September. And The latter, of course, are fam ary, products, such as "perohy," it was not until 1700 that New and "holubtsi." all depending upon Year's began to be celebrated on iliar to us, and we shall be sing ' APPOINTED UYL-NA MUSIC the wealth of the household. January 1 of the Julian. Calendar. ing them in a week's time from DIRECTOR now; hut the former are not. Ec- g These "schedrivkv.". like the I wish to- announce the appoint cause of this we ouote here sev ,NEW YORK.CITY. "kolyadky," had their origin tin ment of Sterihen Marusevich of eral of the original "kolyadky." Make your reservations now for the, pagan times, and gradually chang TESTIMONIAL DINNER tendered by New York City as the National like the one following, which though ed into Christian forms. Here are the Ukrainian Democratic Club and Director of the Mutfc.Pepartment pa тап in or"sr"n clearly shows • the Women'a Auxiliary on SUNDAY of the Ukrainian Youth's League traces of the Infiltration of Chris two of them: - .'AMMRY 16. 1937, in the Grand Billroom of the Hotel МсАІрїп, .Mth of North America for the commg tian influences, in form of the al Ой в'рде, вірле, St., .»nd 6th Ave. — C&rrimencenUBtl year. *&•£. g~£ lusion to the church from which Самій соколе! ївЙІі І л ;:iio F. M. Ticket $3.00. Ип- JOHN ROMANrnON the young men in this song emerge . r Entertainment and Good Mu-ic. Щедрий! свя:ий President UYL-NA and gather outside and decide* to і - Печер Божий! - ';• Jol.S.lt гаРї£§4Ійй£тї .-.v. -лгЗ, FICK HONORED WHAT WILL 1 GET OCT OP IT \ LARGEST U. N. A. YOUTH Peter Fick, world's fastest Oh heck! What will I get out BRANCH HOLDS ELECTIONS RAY OF SUNSHINE I swimmer and holder of all records At the annual meeting of the ! from 50 to the 210-yard dis of it. ' By BAY DAMEB 1 The above is typical phrase ex Ivan Franko Club, youth branch tance, was guest of honor of the of the Ukrainian National Asso OUTLOOK FOR 1938 Ukrainian Cultural Centre at its pressed by the majority of the younger generation. If these 'so- ciation of Akron, Ohio, held De This year, instead or making a third anniversary celebration in cember 5th, election of the follow lot of silly . resolutions which we Ukrainian Hall' Dec. 11 called monopolizers would form a : body of their own and begin real ing new officers took place: Victor do not intend to keep anyway— He was introduced by Alexander Pulk, president, Mike Huryn, vice- let's'sit down in some quiet room Yaremko, sports editor of the U- ly to examine and consider their demands instead of continuing in president and treasurer, Mary and take inventory of ourselves. krainian Chronicle, who informed Koss, recording secretary, • and What have we accomplished dur the audience that Fick, a Phila their passive state, they would 4 yet have the opportunity to prove Genevieve Zepko, financial sec ing the past year? Not much. delphia Ukrainian, was the only retary. An advisory board con white man to defeat the champion themselves of value to tbeir peo Many of us were out of work, de ple and community. sisting of John Pulk, Mike Kuhar, pressed, without any hope or' plan Japanese swimmers at the Olym Ann Monchak and Ann Zepko was for the future. Those of us who pics in Berlin last summer. Through united and organiza named by the new president. tional work, as in the U.N.A., one worked, frittered our time and During the interview' at the The Ivan Franko Club boasts of money away on parties and good mike; Fick told a Heil Hitler joke; may derive numerous benefits that no money can buy. Of these bene the largest membership of all of times. thanked the Ukrainian Cultural the U.N.A. youth branches in the What do we hope to accomplish Centre for the invitation arid warm fits Friendship is the most im-" portant. Through new friends one United States. in 1938? Majority of us will want reception, and when asked if he / GENEVIEVE ZEPKO. ' to build up our health; to earn would be the next Tarzan in Hol meets others and the latter may and save a considerable sum of lywood films, Fick said he doesn't bring connections which may prove money; to seek better jobs; to go mind the swimming part, but the helpful!' Another benefit is the CALL FOR MORE TEAM * " into business; to change our pre jumping from one tree limb to an opportunity to - exprese • oneself REGISTRATIONS sent vocation — before it is too other and the fact that he doesn't among a younger group, the im In view of the scarcity of re late; to go to college or even to have hair on his chest are factors portance of which is self evident. gistered teams in the Third Dis get married. We cannot afford to to consider. і In 'committee work one will trict in the U.Y.L. of N.A. Basket-- drift through life. We must decide This was the first time that have the opportunity to plan so ball Tournament, I cannot stress1^ what we want out of life and go Fick was invited to any Ukrain cial functions, sport events, take too strongly the necessity of or after it—and get it! ian gathering it was learned. When part in debates, do a little news ganizing and registering Ukrain Although the depression is still told oL the coming Ukrainian reporting; an experience gained ian basketball teams that wish to on, 1938 will be a good year to swimming meet in Newark Feb. 12 that^will prove of value some day. participate in this District Tourna-' prove to yourself of what you are and asked whether he could ar Throughout this association with ment. The Third District repre>' really made of. Remember it is range to be present, he said: "I organizational activities one can I sents Eastern Pennsylvania, Dela-' during a trying period, such as don't know where I'll be at that not help but take an active in | ware and Maryland. Tne teams we are having now, that either the time, but -keep in touch with me terest in the older generation, their from these states, particularly the best or the worst shows up in the Al, and if I am free, I'll try to origin, habits etc., and from this I strong Lehigh Valley d-Strict of person. come." He was sincere in this interest gain, the much necessary ! Pennsylvania, are urged to com- declaration. — knowledge of themi enhance his I municate with Charles Cycyk, 1016 IT SHALL BE 'DONE!-' - status, that df his people, his com Spruce St., Wilmington, Del. Psychologists advise that in ad The anniversary was celebrated in cabaret style. Group tables, munity, and likewise improve the dition to physical exeroise we need morale of the young people, so mental exercise. They recommend waitresses, eats, dim lights, soft music, and a three-hour floor show they can say "We must do as well ST. MICHAELS QUINTET TIPS that people should "go to bat as they did." BOSTON COSSACKS with themselves each morning." employing youth talent was enjoy ed by the 200 present. What else could one ask for? Paced by Pete Martynick; who Give 'yourself a pep talk everyday. * # * tallied 27 points, the St. Michaels Say to yourself, "I can and I will"" Ukrainian Basketball Team, chalk Believe in yourself. We fail where' one of the-most famous philosoph December is election month and ; : ers of our time. "In almost any ed up a 69 to 49 triumph over the we might have succeeded by spend in accordance with the tradional. Boston Cossacks, Sunday "after ing the same power and time. subject, your passion for the sub custom of that month the "Good ject will save you. If you only noon, December 5th, at the State Failure indicates that energy has Will Society" Branch 22 of the Armory in Woonsdcket. Taking a been poured into the wrong chan care enough for a result, you will UNA held theirs with the follow most certainly attain it. If you six-point lead at the start of the nel. It takes energy to fail. ing results. President, Joseph Ka- game the-locals were never head wish to be learned, you will be nonik, Vice-President, Olga Ja- THINGS TO REMEMBER IN 1938 ed, and chalked up an easy win.'' learned; if you wish to be good, worsky; Financial Secretary, Paul 1 COURAGES Conquer all fear Alex Barylick with 13 and Pete you will be good. Only you must, Kania; Treasurer, Michael Maziak; : and have faith in yourself. You then, really wish these things and Gneiko with 12 points also star- Recording Secretary, Marian Pan- red for the winners; while Kucher can't buy courage. You must de- ' wish them with exclusiveness and ko. velop it. How? Begin tomorrow not wish at the same time a hun and Bramble with 13 points each ' by doing something that you fear dred other imcompatible things * * * played best for the Boston U- to do. Emerson said, "Do the just as strongly." To All Points from Chicago— krainians. thing you fear to do and the death GETTING THE BREAKS: John and especially all the youth dele .Any teams wishing to play the of fear is absolutely certain." : D. Rockefeller was a shrewd, man, gates who attended the 19th Con Northern Rhode Island basketball PERSISTENCE: Nothing in the yet the fact remains that he hap vention of the UNA:—One of our champions and one of the best world can take the place of per pened on the scene when the oil convention pals, Miss Mary Stad- clubs in New' England, should' sistence. Talent will not; fur. industry was in its primitive ner (remember her?—the girl with write to Manager, St. Michaels nothing is so common as unsuc stages. But if John D had to the captivating personality) from Boys Club cessful men with talent. Educa start from the bottom today, sell-4 Scranton, Pa. is now a Mrs., Boys Club Anthony Karrfforiik, 805 tion will not take the place of ing oil, perhaps no one would ever achieving that status of matri Front St., Woonsockct, R. I. persistence for the world is full hear his , name. And the same mony on November 24 by uniting of educated derelicts. Do not start in holy wedlock with William for Henry Ford in automobiles; ST. JOSAPHXT^S WIN OPENER ' any new undertaking with enthu .for F. W. Woolworth too, if he Magurney, a local Ukrainian boy siasm and then cool off and drop tried to open up a five and ten cent who T understand is a grand per The St. Josaphat's Ukrainian it in a little while and run after store now. All these men got the son. basketball team opened their 1937- something else. Stick to it until breaks. But on the other hand, all Speaking in behalf of the As 38 season with a victory over the you're successful. the breaks in the world won't sociation and especially-the youth Auburn Ukrainians 43-34 in a hard APPLICATION: Few of us use make you a success if you haven't delegates of that memorable 19th, fought game at the St. Josaphat our minds the right way. Profes the ability to take advantage of \re all convey the happy couple Parish Hall in Rochester. The sor Williani James, distinguished them. That means you have to our sincercst congratulations, and Rochester team showed a smooth • psychologist and philosopher said, prepare for the breaks, before they the sincere wish that may they work team and expects to go for "Compared to what we ought to come. encounter happiness and success in the Ukrainian National play-offs. be; we are only half awake." Peo years and years to corae. They were defeated bv Monessun, ple can become authorities on most LIVE—DON'T JUST EXIST! MICHAEL ROZAK, Pa. in the finals last, year. Pete anything—there are books, schools, Dale Carnegie in one oi his re Chicago, 111. Tomson, East High Star, and information bureaus. No one is cent radio lectures said, "Go out Pete Terbuska, former Mechanic's ^nto the world and do things. stopping them but themselves. WIN TWO OVER OPPONENTS Institute' captain, were the stars' Every time you succeed you au of the game, scoring 25 points be- ' TIME IS MONEY. Rockefeller A newly-formed boys' basket may posses more money than you tomatically become bolder to try tween them. S. Kasmer and Za- again. Why creep through life in ball team of Y.U.N., No. 8 of movick were the best for the have. Mussolini may have more Cleveland, Ohio played its second power, and Clark Gable may have your house slippers? Make living losers. an exciting affair." game on Saturday, December 18, | more fame, but no one has more • ' 1937 at the У.М.С.А. gym at the For games write Vince' KowtosV, time than you. You will never Collinwood Branch. 469 Ormond St.. Rochester, N. Y. have more time than you now I wjsh you all in 1938, a year of Health, Joy, Contentment and This was their second game won have. How you spend your time NEW YORK CITY: will very largely determine where Prosperity. from the Blue Cossacks-, also a you will be five years from now. • newly-formed Cleveland team. The Want to dunce again? The-i come ENTHUSIASM: You ought to Contest Extended Two More Weeks first game was won -by a score of to the Third Annual Dance to. be All you have to do to enter this 18-14, the second by a score of given, by the Ukrainian Univeriity be enthusiastic every day. You've contest Is to answer one question— 17-11. Society in the International Inititute, got to carry your chin high and using your own words, in your own 3-М liiSi 17th Street, Oil- January radiate energy. Again the great The Y.U.N, cagers wore their way. Spelling, correct grammar, fancy new blue and yellow suits which 15th, 1938. Swell m«Sk will be philosopher Emerson is quoted, handwriting will NOT count. played by an all-girl orchesira (The "Nothing great was ever achieved. WOMEN: please answer this question: were donated by the Cleveland U- Melody GirU), End valuable door without enthusiasm." What are the six qualities I admire krainiah business men and the prizes will be given. Adnii«»ion 50 c THINKING: Change your In Ukrainian men. Y.U.N. Cleveland branch. thoughts— your outlook upon life. MEN: please answer this question: The basketball team wishes to Clear your mind of fear, worry, What are the six qualities I admire extend their thanks to the donat- PHILADELPHIA, PA. in Ukrainian women. ors for their cooperation. envy, anger, self-pity, gloom, un- Two prizes will be awarded—one to C.-'ebrate New Year'a Day at happiness and poverty. By chang a woman and one to a man. The Steve Bobeczko, Vice Pres. the big UKRAINIAN GOOD-WILL ing your thought you can change winners will receive as prizes a $z Mary Ki/.un, Rec. Secretary. r-ARTV (Ukr. Hail, Si') N. Prink- your life. (Tell me what you think book—any Ukrainian book you may lin St., Philadelphia), JAN. l»t; and I will tell you what you are). choose within the price "range. NEWARK, N. J. 8 P*. M.!... Admission, Huifet. Here are some fine qualities that All youi replies will be held strictly NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE given' by І'іік'а. Punch, Door Plizcs, Music. one should live by and think: love «11 lor BO*!.'. .Card & other contidential. if you desire them-to be the Ukrainian Sitch Sport Club, games. ..Confetti, et al...EXTRA courage, cheerfulness, activity, so. Friday Evening, December 31, 1937 (10 e)—big basketball gam.1. 7 compassion. friena::ness, generosi Star; the year right. Write іЛ. at 8:30 P.M., at Ukrainian Sitch Hall, : . M.i PHILLY UKES vs. ALLEN- ty, tolerance, justice. Send all letters to RAY OF SUNSHINE 22'i Springfield Avenue. — Music by CONTEST c'o Ukrainian Weekly, Svo- PhU Chuy and his Orchestra, — Free TOWN Or CHESTER! Ukr. Cult DETERMINATION: Hero are N-..|j, si G-лнІ Street, Jersey City, Adminion. — Noisemakers: Confetti: ural Centre invites. everyone! some words of sage advice fror.-. N J. Come and make merry: Don't ".Miss This Huge Paity: