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32 «ЖІНОЧИЙ СВІТ» their own Congress. It was not the fault of the youth but the improper influence of the older leaders. The Committee, however, did not become discouraged by such a withdrawal, but did all it could to compromise in order to make the first Congress of Ukrainian Youth possible. The Committee had to do some preliminary work in obtaining addresses of var ous young groups, coming in contact with different individ- uals of prominence, and establishing contacts with all our publications which helped immensely in propagating our cause. Miss Mary Lechytzka, delegate from the Student As- sociation in New York, spoke on the subject of “Ukrainian Youth in Western Ukraine.” The speaker related interest- ing facts of the methods and ways of organizing youth in Ukraine, and something of the deplorable conditions under which they are now compelled to carry on their worl 1:30 Р. M.—This concluded the morning session. AFTERNOON SESSION The afternoon session was called to order by the Chair- man, Dr. Р. Kanchier, at 2:45, with the roll call of the dele- gates by the secretary, Miss Mary Kozyra. As Rev. В ‘Tremba, Woonsocket, В. I., a voluntary speaker on the sub- ject “How to Regain the Lost Ukrainian Youth for the Ukrainian Cause,” did not appear, Mr. Stephen Shumeyko, a young Newark attorney, spoke on “Ways of Organizing Ukrainian Youth in America.” In his address, Mr. Shu- meyko ineorporated a plan by which the Youth should ог- ganize. The youth must help solve the Ukrainian problem in Europe. “. . . We are the hope of the Ukrainian peo- ple upon which the Ukrainian future із to be built. Where will we be when Ukraine is free? 1—Youth should join the already existing organizations. 2—Prepare work leading to a large organization as the proposed league. 3—Plan conventions. 4—Create common among the ters in their association. They have 300 Ukrainian teach- ers and two paid organizers to carry on the work in bringing up the Ukrainian youth in their institutions. Mr. Pawlyk was followed by Miss Natalie Semeniuk, also of Canada, who related other details of organizations in Canada. Helen Hawryluk, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, welcomed the delegates and expressed her views on the Ukrainian youth problem, picturing the grave situation as a ship on a wide ocean that must be guided properly in order to reach its destination. Mary V. Beck, editor of “Zinochy Svit,” from Pitts- burgh, Pa., gave a short history of the Ukrainian people. ‘Although we number 45 million, we are the least known among the nations of the world.” She brought out the historical fact that Ukraine once was a strong nation and that if we organize and work together, Ukraine must again gain power. Mr. Chyz, from “Narodna Wola,” spoke again, giving his impression of the Congress so far, and urged the dele- gates to express their views on the newspaper he repre- sented and other Ukrainian newspapers, stating just what the youth was interested in reading in such newspapers, in order to render it possible for the publishers to comply with their likes. Mr. Schyhol, a representative of the Student’s Group in New York, spoke briefly on the Self-Educational Agricul- tural Academy in Czechoslovakia. Next, Mr. Vasile Avramenko was asked to say a few words. He spoke on behalf of the Ukrainian Dancing School, and stated that good work in propagating the Ukrainian cause was being done by this group. Theodore Svystun, attorney, of Philadelphia, Pa., wel- a the delegates on behalf of 0. Р. W. U. and Ukrain- a and the older generation. 5—Wipe out party preju- ices М After the above address, discussions were in Shick “Mr. Pawlyk moved that discussions take place at the close of the session. Mrs. Н. Dobush Lotoska, president of the Ukrainian Women’s League of America, welcomed the delegates not only as a representative of her group, but also on behalf of the Ukrainian mothers. She urged the youth to organize strongly and solidly as they must carry on the work of the older generation. Miss S. Czyzowich, a representative of the Ukrainian Cooperative in Europe, next greeted the delegates also with a plea to organize, and she stressed the fact that the Ukrain- ian youth of America can thrive better than the Ukrainian youth in Europe, due to the democratic form of government in this country. Following, Mr. A. Pawlyk, organizer of the Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada, spoke on the “Beginnings and Development of Youth Organizations in Canada.” He stated that the Ukrainian Youth of Canada began organizing ten years ago, and that the work has progressed to a great extent. At the present time they have 46 organized chap- В He urged the youth to organize and рге- pare for better work in the future in order to help Ukraine gain freedom. у. Yatehew, attorney of Windsor, Ontario, delivered a short address, quoting the well-known phrases “Know thyself” and “Find thyself,” for unless we do find ourselves, we cannot progress in the proper way, nor realize our future. Dr. L. Mishuha, editor of “Svoboda,” again spoke, urg- ing the youth to have a broad-minded outlook on all Ukrain- ian problems and to plan the future on principles of self- reliance. Mr. Roberts, of Canada, then spoke on behalf of the Canadian youth, and expressed his great interest in the youth problem and offered to co-operate with the youth to the best of his ability. Upon motion ої 5. Danylishyn, of Hamtramck, Michi- gan, addresses were discontinued. A discussion of the ways of organizing Ukrainian Youth followed, in which discussion, guests as well as dele- gates took an active part. The first day of the Congress adjourned at 6:00 o'clock, Р. M., followed by a reception for the delegates at the Fair, in the Ukrainian Pavilion. (To be continued) HAVE YOU SENT IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? IF NOT, DO IT TO-DAY!
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