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«ЖІНОЧИЙ СВІТ» 31 a outcome of the Ukrainian Youth’s Congress. lette cnn —Ukrainian youth should organize in America. Best success for the Youth’s Congress. Dr. Wachna. (letter) Winnipeg, Canada—Cannot attend. Wish best of success for the outcome of the Congress. 0 Ivach. (letter) Brooklyn, N. Y.—Cannot attend. Wish Congress suecess. Mrs. К. Kedrowska. (letter) Montreal, Canada—Unable to attend. Wish Con- gress best of success, St. Mamchur. (letter) Czechoslovakia-Podebrady—Wish the first Ukrain- ian Youth’s Congress success and hope for the co-oper- ation of the Ukrainian American and European Youth. “Kameniari.” (letter) Pittsburgh, Pa—With sincere happiness at heart, I greet the First Ukrainian Youth’s Congress and sin- cerely hope that it will lay a solid foundation for a strong organization of Ukrainian Youth. I am with you! John Beek. (letter) Nominations for a chairman to conduct the Congress were then opened. In view of the fact that this was the First Congress and the delegates not acquainted with each other, Miss Oleskow proposed Dr. Paul Kanchier, of Chicago, as one of the nominees, and asked for other nominations. As the delegates did not propose any other nominee, Wm. Scraba, Winnipeg, Can., moved that Dr. Kanchier be unanimously elected chairman. This motion was upheld by Stephanie Kudrick, Boston, and unanimously carried. Dr. Kanchier thanked the delegates хо the election, for ADDRESSES: Dr. L. Mishuha, a representative of the Ukrainian National Association, and Editor of “Svoboda,” welcomed the delegates with a short speech on “Ideas of the Ukrain- ian Youth in America.” “. . . This First Congress of the Ukrainian Youth of America and Canada is our great hope and the first step toward common understanding be- tween our youth, the older generation, and the leaders of our people. America is composed of many nationalities and we Ukrainians should form one group of American Citizens with a Ukrainian background. In case of necessity, we like the American-Germans in the last war, could aid com- patriots in Europe in gaining our independence . . Mr. Chyz, a representative of the Ukrainian Working Men’s Association, and “Narodna Wola,” welcomed the delegates, expressing his happiness in having the opportu- nity to attend the Congress and urged the delegates to speak frankly and open-mindedly as he came to learn something of the ideas and desires of the Ukrainian youth in order to aid them in their undertakings. He also stated that he did not come to teach the Congress anything but to learn some- thing from it. Mr. Chandoha, a representative of the National Aid Society, and Editor of the “National Word,” welcomed the delegates and congratulated the Ukrainian youth on their answer to the call of their motherland, and that in spite of the influences which surround them the Ukrainian youth wants to do its part toward Ukrainian freedom. Mr. John Korolishyn, professor from Detroit, expressed himself in the English language, enumerating the difficul- ties the Ukrainian youth in learning to speak and proceeded with the Miss Kudrick moved that the Committee's ee Mary Kozyra, be unanimously elected. This motion was upheld by Mary Pidlisny, Chicago. The second nominee was Theo- dore Luciw, Minneapolis, suggested by Miss Oleskow. Both nominees were unanimously elected. The Chairman proceeded with the “Order of the Day,” by calling on Dr. М. Siemens, President of the Ukrainian World’s Fair Exhibit, to welcome the delegates in the name ‘of the Corporation. Dr. Siemens expressed his happiness in being able to greet the First Ukrainian Youth’s Congress delegates, and invited the assembly to the Ukrainian Pavi ion that evening, where the selection of “Miss Ukrain would take place. Delegates’ tidings followed: And, Shchyhol, Students’ Ass'n of New York; Stephanie Kudrick, Boston, Dramatic and Dancing Club; John Haw- ryshko, Winnipeg Youth; Stephen Danylishyn, Citizens’ Club, Hamtramck; Wm. Shafran, Youth of Passaic, М. J. Wm. Seraba, Winnipeg Youth; Nicholas Prychitko, Drama- Lites, Hamtramck, Mich.; Sophie Fellow, Czornomorska Sitch, Newark, М. J.; Katherine Hrishko, Detroit, Mich.; Mary Mural, Parish Club, Cleveland; Melvin Zelechiwsky, Ukr. Dancers, Roxbury, Mass.; Daniel Anderson, Ukr. Americanization League, McKees Rocks, Pa.; Joseph Mar- mash, Athletic Club, Baltimore, Md.; A. Pituch, Ukr. Ath- letic Club, Arnold, Pa.; Joanna Zelinsky, Arnold, Pa. Due to the large number of delegates and most of them expressing similar tidings, Mr. Danylishyn suggested that welcomes be discontinued in order to save time. Mr. meyko moved that the Chair thank all the delegates for coming and urged procedure with the order of the day. the Ukrainian language, also stating the possibilities of being good Ukrainian patriots, yet not being able to speak the language. He also moved that a resolution be drawn up, thanking Dr. Siemens and the Corporation for their work in putting the project of the Ukrainian Pavilion into effect. Mr. Danylishyn, Hamtramck, moved that the resolution be adopted, thanking the Committee members for making the project of the first Ukrainian Youth’s Congress possible. Upon Mr. Shafran’s suggestion the above motion was car- ried by applause. Miss Stephanie Prestiuk, New York, representative of the Ukrainian Scouts, spoke on the subject of the Scout movement in Europe and America, relating the ori; the history of the Ukrainian Scouts, purposes and benefits. Pauline Prymack welcomed the delegates with tidings from the Minneapolis youth. L. Rybak, Chicago, greeted the Congress as one of the “Nadnipriantsiw” and wished the Congress success. ‘The Chairman then called on Anastasia Oleskow, to report on the work of the Ukrainian Youths’ Congress Com- mittee. “. the committee originated under date of April 28, 1933, consisting of representatives from all youth- ful organizations of Chicago. The representatives were called together by the Ukrainian Chicago World’s Fair Ex- hibit by Miss S. Czyzowich. The Committee worked har- moniously until June 20, when a group of the Catholic youth withdrew on account of religious differences, and called
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