www.ukrweekly.com INIAN WEEKLY English supplement of SVOBODA. Ukrainian daily, founded 1893. Dedicated to the needs and interests of young American· of Ukrainian descent No. 23. JERSEY CITY, N. J., FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1941 VOL. DC ··SOYVZ I KK U\ok" HOLDS TORONTO SCENHTOE JOINT CONVENTION Read Ukrainian AL·o I KK U\l \N CONFERENCE The Ukrainian National Women's League of America held its fifth Three Ukrainian-Canadian or­ convention last Friday, Saturday ganizations held a joint three-day and Sunday at the International Now that summer is nigh, and with it plenty of time convention at the Ukrainian Hall, Institute, 341 East 17th Street, for reading, we suggest that one take in hand some such 404 Bath її i·st Street, Toronto, end­ New York City. ing Sunday. May 26th. They were Several score of delegates from Ukrainian work as Taras Shevchenko's "Kobzar," or the Self Reliance League, the Uk­ the East and Middle West attended Ivan Franko's "Z Vershyn і Nyzyn," or Hrushevsky's rainian Women's Association, and the convention. It was presided the Ukrainian Canadian Youth As­ over by Helen Shtogryn, chair- Popular History of Ukraine, open its pages at random and sociation. lady, and Stephania Abrahamov- begin reading it. According to local press reports, ska. vice-chairlady. Angeline Ba- We guarantee that before long, one's interest will be the Toronto branch of the Ukrain­ nakh and Katherine Kuzma were ian Canadian Youth Association Ukrainian secretaries; Anne Mazur caught by some particularly striking passage in it and carried off most honors. The and Mary Ann Wagner, English soon the mind and the imagination will be far away from awards were presented to the win­ secretaries. the dull routine of daily existence—perhaps buried deep ners Sunday evening before a large The convention featured a talk in the pathos of Shevchenko's poem of mother love, "Nai- audience. Victor Moshuk presided on child psychology given Sunday as chairman and the awards were afternoon by Dr. Nellie Pelecovich. mechka," or overwhelmed by the stark beauty of Fran­ given by Theodore Humeniuk and Another talk was on the topic of ko's cluster of poems on the theme of unrequited love, D. Hunkevich. Unity, given by Anne Mazur of "Ziviale Lestia," or enthralled by a vigorous account of Results were as follows: Jersey City. some stirring period in Ukrainian history. Mixed chorus, Montreal, directed It was decided that the next con­ by Helen Wypruk; girls' chorus, vention of the organization—"So- Such a welcome emergence from the summer dol­ Toronto branch, directed by Mary yuz Ukrainok" in Ukrainian- will drums, however, will not be the only result of following Mattern; recitation, Emily Skoren- be held in New York City again.. our suggestion. More important, it may become the in­ ko of Windsor and Bohdan Radysh The following officers were elected of Toronto; oratory, Olga Kowbel for the coming year: President, troduction into a new world of thought and conception, of Toronto; dances, Nick Woro- Annette L. Kmetz; Honorary Pre­ through which our reader will roam with much delight, bec and Helen Zwior. both of To­ sident, Anastasia Wagner; Execu­ for it is a world peopled by characters that are very much ronto; quiz Leo and Rose Faryna tive member, Julia Jarema: First of Toronto. Queen of the conven­ Vice-President, Stephania Abraha- akin to his inner Ukrainian self. Their happiness, sor­ tion was Rose Faryna. movska; Second Vice-President, rows, and experiences will be his as well, %for each of Prize winners were presented Oiga Konyk; Third Vice-President, them is but a composite reflection of his inner Ukrainian with a cup and silver medal. Sec­ Mary Ann Wagner; Chief Organ­ nature, dormant in the atmosphere of the different cul­ ond prize winners were given a izer, Mary Polevchak; Recording bronze medal. Secretary, Stephanie Kowbasniuk; ture in which it exists but in the world conjured by Sunday afternoon, according to F*inancial Secretary, Anne Hodo- proper reading in Ukrainian growing into vigorous and the Toronto Evening - Telegram, wansky; English Secretary, Anne all branches of the Ukrainian Can­ Mazur; Treasurer, Katherine Ste- fruitful life again. adian Youth Association met and fanovich. Auditing Committee, Pe- Such an emotional and intellectual uplift that will once again named Victor Moshuk tronetla Kostetska. Anne Bodak, president for the coming year. Sophie Kuziw; Exhibit Committee, come from proper reading in Ukrainian, is bound to en­ rich one's personality and perhaps give expression to The convention was attended by Pelagia Bencal, Catherine Choliy, delegates from Winnipeg, Nova Mary Brin, Katherine Drozdik; some hidden talents. And so, what was originally in­ Scotia, Windsor, Hamilton, Saskat­ Chairman of convention commit­ chewan, and other points. tee. Anne Koltun; chairman of by­ tended as only an escape from summer apathy, may turn laws and resolutions committee, out to be the making of a new person. Chief speakers were Julius Ste- Maria Marusevich. chishin of Saskatoon, president of It matters little that the person who would fain fol­ the Self Reliance l>eague, and Mrs. BOOKS FOR NEW CITIZENS low our suggestion here finds reading in Ukrainian very Mary Tkachuk. president of the difficult. For steady reading of something interesting Ukrainian Women's Association. For men and women learning to Before a large gathering on read English, the Newark (N. J.) will soon make him quite proficient in that respect. That Saturday afternoon. Mayor Dr. F. Public Library has prepared a spe­ has been proved many times. And where help is needed, J. Conb¢>y welcomed the convention cial booklist selected with the co­ surely the parents or someone else nearby will be glad to Toronto, reports the Telegram. operation of teachers in Newark Theodore Humeniuk was chairman. schools. The list includes the fol­ to oblige. The Mayor particularly stressed lowing titles: Of course, there is a danger that in embarking upon the importance of young people at "America Builds Homes" by such reading, our young person may start with a story the convention. Dalghesh. "American People and "Young people." he said, "should Language'' by Rose. "America's or poem that is dull, trite and of little literary worth, or prepare themselves for the coming Building" by Freeland, "An There with a history that is as dry as^ the duet that has accu­ years. Canada is to have a second Was America" by Duvoisin. "Big pioneer period. The reconstruc­ Miss Liberty" by Rogers, "Buffalo mulated upon it. Such stuff is likely to discourage even tion of a greater Canada will com­ Bill" and "Daniel Boone" by Tou- the most patient reader. He probably won't open a Uk­ mence, and it will largely depend sey, "Democracy" by Goslin, "First Year" by Meadowcroft, "Oft-told rainian book again for a long time, with the further upon the young people of this Tales of Lincoln" by Winchester, result that the little knowledge he possesses of the Ukra­ country. "Our America" by Melbo. "Our inian printed word will soon be lost. Others speakers at the afternoon Flag" by Harbourt, "Picture Map session were Professor Watson Geography of the United States" Therefore, the greatest care should be exercised that Kirkconnell and Rev. W. Sluzar. by Quinn. "Pioneering in Demo­ one's venture into the world of Ukrainian literature On Saturday, reports the Tele­ gram, a special dinner was held in cracy" by Morgan, "Story of should be an auspicious one. That means that one America" by Peattie and "Which the King Edward Hotel, sponsored Way America?" by Bryson. should begin reading something that is easily readable by the Ukrainian Professional So­ ciety. N. Romaniuk presided, and New citizens will be interested and interesting as well. guest speaker was Professor Kirk­ also in such books as "American­ For a starter we strongly recommend Taras Shev­ connell. More than 20 professional ization Questional re" by Bradshaw. chenko's immortal collection of poetry, the "Kobzar." men attended. "What Every Citizen Should On Saturday evening nearly 400 Know" by Durham, and "Civics Written in the simplest manner possible, yet being of the young people attended the dance. for Americans in the Making" by highest literary quality, the "Kobzar" is about the best Music was supplied by Joe Zazin¯ Plass. sky and his orchestra. A large Books In the Ukrainian language and easiest entrance into the field of readings in Ukra­ five-column wide picture of the as well as those for new citizens inian. dance appeared in the Evening- and students in English are avail­ Telegram. able to borrowers in two branches Divine services were conducted of the Newark Public Library. Both UCYL CONVENTION TO BE by Rev P. Sametz, who was as­ the Springfield Branch at 50 Hayes The program of the day will include a High Pontifical Mass in HELD IN SCR \\TO\ sisted by other clergymen. At Street and the Van Buren Branch the banquet in the afternoon the at 140 Van Buren Street have col­ the morning. The graduation exer­ cises, beginning at 4 in the after­ The Eighth Annual Convention speakers were: Anthony Hlynka, lections of about forty volumes of the Ukrainian Catholic Youth Member of Parliament; T. Hu­ each in Ukrainian. noon, will feature choral numbers, vocal and instrumental solos, re­ League will be held in Scran ton, meniuk; Di. John . Yatchew of Pa., August 1, 2, and 3, in Hotel Windsor, Dr. W. Yarmey, and D. FOX CHASE GIRLS PREPARE citations in English and Ukrainian, and two one-act plays, one in Eng­ Casey. Hunkevich. FOR GRADUATION lish and one in Ukrainian, all pre­ The Ukrainian Catholic Youth The committe for the joint con­ Sunday.