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24 «ЖІНОЧИЙ СВІТ» Section фу Young Ukrainians ARE YOU ONE OF THESE? TERY often we hear young Americans of Ukrainian descent express themselves to the effect that they can be just as patriotic as the native born Ukrainians, in spite of the fact that they do not know the Ukrain- ian language. In other words, they do not consider it a necessity to acquire a knowledge of the native tongue of their fathers. Perhaps it is so. At any rate, we shall not question the accuracy of this statement, for it is our purpose at this time to dwell only upon some of the benefits which can be derived by the young Ukrainian-Americans, if they should care to exert Ives and gain at least a reading knowledge of rainian language. At different meetings, lectures and public Ukrain- ian affairs, we listen to our speakers depicting to us the glorious, historical past of our people. Firmly convinced it is so, we begin to repeat the statements, having no assurance of their veracity, other than the convincing vigorousness with which they were ut- tered. Perhaps we have access to a few Ukrainian histories translated into English, but to most of us that privilege is denied. How then, can we authenticate these statements and prove to ourselves that they are not exaggerated? There is only one trustworthy method known to us, and that is, to resort to the primary sources at our disposal. In our case, they would be the volum Ukrainian history, written by such eminent and publicly-recognized historians as Hrushewsky. piakewych, Arkas, and others. Yet these hi are written by Ukrainian men, in Ukrainian. Con: quently, any young Ukrainian aspiring to set out on a little research tour is handicapped at the very out- set, if he has no knowledge of the Ukrainian language. But not only for the purpose of information and authentication should we read the Ukrainian history an, There is also. the pure enjoyment which can be derived in living over the past days of glory and renown, the days of trial and tragedy, which it the destiny of our forefathers to experience. Innumerable examples of the unequal heroism, the incomparable sacrifices, and the brilliant leadership of our historical figures can be encountered in the course of such reading. At the same time, the bitter strife, the petty bickering and the keen rivalry among the ambitious and self-seeking tyrants and despots who brought about the downfall of Ukraine are vividly portrayed. Can you, young readers, afford to miss this op- portunity of availing yourself of the basic facts, neces- sary to dispel the doubts and contentions of those who still insist on denying the existence of the Ukrainian people? Can you resist the temptation to venture forth on an exciting adventure which will reveal to you the pulsing drama of a nation, in this instance, the nation of your forefathers? If not, commence to study the Ukrainian language, to-day! Put forth a little effort, expend а little time, and the results will be gratifying both to yourself and others! was Joyce Kilmer. TREES THINK that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair. Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain, Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.
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