OUR SSPZ GARDEN In a garden full of flowers, Once a month we spend A couple of happy hours. The flowers, boys and girls are we, And the garden is our Vrtec, Number thirty-three. We boys and girls from Milwaukee this day, Wish to present a lovely bouquet, To our Mother Lodge SSPZ, To be known as Vrtec number thirty-three. We are proud to belong to so fine a Society, "~ That offers a helping hand to you and me— Three cheers for her members here present, Or vvherever they may be— Long live our SSPZ! — Marie Ermence. It has been customary for sometime in the past to begin this page of the Vrtec Section with an appropriate poem by our ever faithful friend, “Anon- ymous” — but this month, I am breaking away from that rule by giving you a poem pro- duced from the pen of one of our Junior poets, namely, Marie Ermence, member of Vrtec No. 33 of Milwaukee. She contribut- ed this poem to the 1937 liter- ary contest and won a first prize. Judging by her latest production, which saw print in the February issue of the Vrtec Section and won for her another prize, it appears very much as though Marie is preparing to cut more niches in the SSPZ poet’s hali of farne. More power to you Marie, and here’s hoping many other members will join in with ali the zest they can muster and make a real contest of it. THE ŠUPREME BOARD RULES Something that will no doubt make ali of our junior \vriters sit up and take note is a recent ruling of the Supreme Board, which gives the Director of the Juvenile Department permission to select the best contributions to the 1938 Junior Literary Contest and have them put up in booklet form. This does not, necessarily, mean that only the winning pcems, letters, stories, etc., will be picked; in fact, it is altogether possible that some of the winners will be left out entirely. How does this sound to you? Let’s have your answer in the form of contributions to ali future issues of the Vrtec Section. Here’s an opportunity to have your writings bound up, permanently, in book form. Don’t miss it! . . . Stili another favorable decision of the Su¬ preme Board provides for a larger Vrtec Section, on a finer CLEVELAND, OHIO, MARCH 16th, 1938 With Our Juniors By MICHAEL VRHOVNIK, Director of Vrtec and English Speaking Lodges quality of paper, in the months of June (our Juvenile Month) and December. Be sure to keep these two “special” rulings in mind when preparing your fu¬ ture articles. FEBRUARY’S CONTEST WINNERS Our 1938 Junior Literary Contest started out true to form; that is, there were very few contributions from our Vr¬ tec members, few of \vhich were outstanding in any way. . . But, perhaps, a poor beginning means a good ending, vvho knows. It was surprising, too, to find that not one article was written on the subject, “Hob- bies I Enjoy” — and here, ali along, I thought it was a “na- tural,” a subject that every boy and girl could and would write about. I was fooled that ( C ?) ANNA P. KRASNA: SLOVENSKI OTKOCI (Vtisi). I Petsto jasno-sijočih obrazov, petsto srebrnih akordov mladih glasov — po etru tisoč in tisoč skrivnostnih poti v tisoče domov. V nas vseh občutja, kakor v maju, ko drobni pevci vigred slave — saj, sejali smo bili našo besedo, zdaj ko roža v pesmi teh malih cvete !— II Nad naselbino luna sije, izsekan gozd molči, kot bi poslušal melodijo, ki v tiho noč drhti. Zamišljeni v premog slonijo očetje ob ploteh... Nekoč, nekdaj so oni peli te pesmi v mladih dneh! A med vse je leglo morje, premog in tuji svet — od vsega samo ti glasovi — besede materine cvet —. III Gugalnica škriplje, mrak plete teman pajčolan, mladina obuja k življenju mnog pozabljen dan: Ledene zime in žareče peči, vriskajoče vasovalce, in pripovesti o deželi mičnih vasi. In se čudi mladina, kako je to, da je vse tisto davno in lepo tako hitro zašlo.. — Kakor da bi nikdar ne bilo, in nikdar več ne bo - mladina se spominja, mrak plete temo.... time, but not entirely disap- pointed, as I intend to use the same subject once more in some later issue of the Vrtec Section. The PRIZE WINNERS' in February were as follows: Marie Ermence, Vrtec No. 33, Mihvaukee, Wis. Ivan Pevc, Vrtec No. 3, Forest City, Pa. Frank Zakrajšek, Vrtec No. 9, Indianapolis, Ind. Andy Elersich, Vrtec No. 5, Cleveland, Ohio Helen Previc, Vrtec No. 103, White Valley, Pa, There will be no special sub ¬ ject for April’s issue of the Vr ¬ tec Section. Everything wi 11 be left to your own choice, so write about whatever interesta you most whenever you feel the urge to go “literary.” Fivo $1.00 prizes will be awardecl for the five best contributions, and remember THIS, when the contest is closed and the final awards are made, the best ori¬ ginal stories, essays, poemn. letters, etc., will be bound to- gether in booklet form and a copy given free to every con- testant. Let’s hear what you have to say about the SSP2i and your Vrtec doings, inter- esting people you’ve met, school incidents, etc. ,. CHICAGO’S BIG DAY * May 29th from ali indica- tions promises to be one of the most celebrated occasions in the history of the Chicago Fec(- eration of SSPZ Lodges. Plana are fast taking head to have sfca: Vrtec units represented in the first inter-sectional cultural program and dance. When ati invitations have been accepted four \videly scattered sectiona of the country, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Mihvaukee and Chi¬ cago, will have an importanl role to play. To date, Vrtec No. 5 (Spartan Juniors) of Cleve¬ land, Vrtec No. 9 (Jugoslavs), of Indianapolis, and the Chica¬ go Trail Blazer and Rožnik Juniors are definitely billed. while Vrtec No. 33 of Mihvaukee (Continued on page 2) jzo&jTj&jk » / WJM11 Ot/iC j c^jv/oijs JVo. J. “ Pioneers” Forest City, Pa.: Administratrix, Mrs. Angela Bevc, P. O. Box 232, Vandling, Pa.; president, iVtUlliam Pevc, sec’y-treas., Angy Pevc, P. O. Box 232, Vandling, Pa.—Meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at 2 p. m. No. 2, Butte, Mont.: Administrator, montli at 10 a. m. at home of the ad¬ ministrator. No. 44, “Comets,” Ambridgc, Pa.: Administrator, Frank Rosenberger, 140 Park Rd.; president, John L. Uhernik, 105 Beaver Rd.; sec’y, Charles L. Ker- zan, 128 Maplewood Ave.; treas., Ru- dolph Rosenberger, 145 Maplewood CContinued from page 1) of the week is the National has accepted the invitation, Bowling Tournament at Mil- tentatively. An answer is being waukee where our Senior raem- awaited to an invitation ex- bers will meet for the cham- tended to Vrtec No. 11 (Out- pionship of the Society... Next lookers) Orchestra of Cleveland summer, our Junior athletes John Petritz, 2216 wniow st.; preši- Ave.—Meeting every 2nd Wednesday to participate in the program will be given an opportunity dent, George J. Petritz, 2118 Cotton- of the month at 2 p. m. at Slovene ag we p as f urn ish the mušic to compete in the National ■wood St.; secretary, Mary E. Kranitz, Home. „ , ,, . r , 300 Cherry Street; treasurer, Anton No. 60, Johnston City, 111.: Adminis- ^ or the main dance. Their ac- Athletic Meet for the Vrtec Fajon, 2301 Cottomvood St. — Meeting tratrix, Mrs. Mary Burja, 708 W. lOth ceptance will round out a pro- softball championship — This every lst Sunday of the month at 2 p. m. St.; president, Albin Vatovec, 805 W. gram that can> t ruthfully, be event will be staged at Bridge- at the National Home, 300 Cherry St. No. 3, Slovan, Pa.: Administratrix, Mrs. Anna Baich, P. O. Box 55; presi- dent, Josephine Papesh, Box 55; sec’y-treas., Kate Zunich, P. O. Box 441. — Meeting every lst Sunday of the month at the home of Mike Du- bich. No. 4, AUiance, O.: Administrator, Frank Rački, R. F. D. 4; sec’y-treas., Amelia Rački, R. F. D. 4.—Meeting every 4th Sunday of the month. No. 5, “Spartan Juniors,” Cleveland, Ohio: Administrator Stanley Zorc, 6400 Varian Ave.; president, John Obat, 1119 E. 76 St.; sec’y-treas., Daniella Homovec, 1052 E. 72nd St. — Meeting every 2nd Saturday of the month at the S. N. H. No. 6, Donora, Pa.: Administrator, Anton Bucic, Gen. Del.; president, Nick Bunardzija, 15 Allen Plan. — Meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month. No. 7, Herminie, Pa.: Administrator, Mike Pavšek, R. F. D. 3, P. O. Box 74, lrwin, Pa.; sec’y-treas., Steve Pavšek, R, F. D. 3, P. O. Box 74, Irwin, Pa. No. 8, Nokomis, 111.: Administrator -Frank Stražar, 500 Lincoln St.; presi¬ dent, Florence Kmet, R. R. 2; secre- tary, Ann Stražar, 500 Lincoln St.; treasurer, Justine Hauptman, R. R. 2. —Meeting every 4th Sunday of the month at the Nenonah City Hall. No. 9, “Jugoslavs”, Indianapolis, Ind.: Administratrix, Mary Hvalica, 929 N. Holmes Ave.; ‘president, Frank Mivc, 939 N. Warman Ave.; sec’y-treas., John Praprotnik, 915 N. Warman Ave.; treas., Louis Znidersieh, 938 Kerlan St.—Meeting every lst Sunday of the month at S. N. H. No, 10, “Challenger Juniors,” Stra- bane, Pa.: Administrator, Marion Pel- ligrini, Johnston St., Houston, Pa.; Admx., Fi'ances Vrhovnik, Box 272, Houston, Pa.; president, Vincent Ba¬ tista, Box 126; sec’y-treas., Lilij¬ an Kosmach, P. O. Box 172. — Meet¬ ing every lst Friday of the month at the S. N. P. J. Hall. * - No. 11, “Outiookers,” Cleveland, O.: Administrator, John Zaman, 797 E. 156th St.; president, Edward Slejko, 16203 Arcade Ave.; sec’y, Valeria Ar- tel, 16006 Parkgrove Ave.; treas., Jo¬ sephine Kovic, 15700 Parkgrove Ave. Meeting every lst Friday of the month at 15335 Waterloo Road. No. 12, Palisade, Colo.: Administra¬ tor, Frank Mautz, R. 1, Palisade, Colo.; president, Albert Marolt, Box 655; sec'y, Annie Sims; treas., Leon Kla- dock, R. 1.—Meeting every lst Sunday of the month at 2 p. m. at Frank Marolt’s Hall. No. 13, Madison, 111.: Administra- trix, Rose Tirpak, 1221 Madison Ave.; ■president, Olga Yambrovic, 1133 Greenwood Ave.; sec'y-treas., Steve Paynich, 15 So. 6th St.—Meeting every lst Saturday of the month at 1221 Madison Ave. No. 16, De Pue, lil.: Administratrix, Genevieve Kopina, P. O. Box 378; president, Leona Zickar, Box 252; sec’y treas., Daniel Kopina, P. O. Box 378. — Meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at S. N. H. No. 33, Milwaukec, IVis.: Admini- Stratrix: Sophie Stampfel, 1120-A W. Washington St.; president, Herman Verkich, 1109 S. lst St.; secretary. Norma Stampfel, 1120 A West Washing- ton St.; treasurer, Edward Ermence. 1022 W. Pierce St. Meeting every 2nd Saturday of month at Frank Peritz's Home, 1239 W. Mineral St. at 2 p. m. No. 34. “Red Knights," Reading, Pa.: Administrator, John Pezdirc, Jr., 715 Gordon St.; preš., John Filak. 407 Tul- pehocken St.; sec'y-treas., Catherine Suklje, 460 Tulpehocken St.; treas, Pauline Filak, 407 Tulpehocken St. — Meeting cvery lst Tuesday of the month at administratork home. No. 43. Aguilar, Colo.: Administrator, Carl Palowski, P. O. Box 153; presi¬ dent. Walter Lipinski; sec'y-treas., Anne Palowski, P. O. Box 153. — Meeting every lst Sunday of the llth St.; sec’y-treas., Mary Burja, 910 Noah St.—Meeting every 3rd Sunday of the month at Slovene Hall. No. 61, Brewster, O.: Administrator, Joseph Samsa, Jr., P. O. Box 216; president, Tony Samsa; sec’y-treas., said will be the most complete ville, Pennsylvania... The pres- and. diversified ever sponsored ent title holder is Vrtec No. 44 by Chicago’s SSPZ Lodges and (Comets) of Ambridge. Vrtec units. It will be a show Mildred Samsa, Box 215. — Meeting worthwhile traveling miles and miles to see. .. More about this later. NEWSY BITS Five years ago this month, the establishment of our first active Vrtec unit took plače in Forest City, Pa., under the guidance of brother Anton Zaitz, Supreme Assistant-Secre- tary... Angy Pevc, \vho was eleeted Secretary at that time, is stili Secretary of the PIO¬ NEERS having served in that capacity and faitlifully fulfilled the duties of her office ever since... Her brother, William, whose articles may be read in this Section nearly every month, has been President ali but the first year when his brother, Ivan, wielded the gavel... The present membership of Vrtec No. 1 ranges betv/een 50 and 60, and at one time it had an enrollment of 80 members... Vrtec units in the “100 Class” are: Spartan Juniors with 161 members, Progressor Juniors with 119 and Outiookers num- bering 116-Next closest to every lst Sunday of the month at home of John Virant, Sr. No. 67, Herminie, Pa.: Administra¬ tor, Frank Gercher, P. O. Box 22; president, William Boltes; sec’y, Tony Gercher, P. O. Box 22; treas., Matt Rumshock. — Meeting every 2nd Sun- day of the month at the Slovene Hall. No. 72, Sygan. Pa.: Administrator, Leopold Mur, P. O. Box 104, Presto, Pa.; president, Frank Dolinar, Mor¬ gan, Pa.; see’y, Julia Kramzar, P. O. Box 411, Morgan, Pa.; treas., Margar¬ et Eržen, Box 567, Morgan, Pa.—Meet¬ ing every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p. m- at SNPJ Hall. No. 76, Denver, Colo.: Adftiinistra- tor, Steve Mauser, 4439 VVashington St.; president, Albert Raitz, 3958 Brighton BIvd.; sec’y, Edward Pozerl, 1739 Boulder St.; treas.* Frank Tom¬ šič, Lyden, Colo. — Meeting every 3rd Sunday of the month at 1739 Boulder St. No. 77, Center, Pa.: Administratrix, Mrs. Elizabeth Knafelc, R. F. D. 1, P. O. Box 223, Turtle Creek, Pa.; president, Charles Horvat, R. D. 1, Turtle Creek, Pa.; sec’y, Helen Kna¬ felc, R. F. D. 1, P. O. Box 223, Turtle Creek; treas., Rose Šubic, R. F. D. 1, Turtle Creek.—Meeting every 2nd Sun- day of the month at the Slovenian Hall. No. 101, Burgettstorvn, Pa.: Admin¬ istrator, Frank Laurich, Sr., 10 Linn Ave.; president, Andrew Laurich, 10 Linn Ave.; sec’y-treas., Eddie Loun- der, 8 Linn ave. — Meeting every lst Sunday of the month at the Slovenian the 100 mark are the Jugoslavs Hal1 ' of Indianapolis, having at this vvriting, 92 members... “Rožnik Juniors” of Chicago have start- ed a literary contest ali of their own — Each month, while the contest lasts, bro. Victor Zu¬ pančič, their administrator, will donate $1.00 as a prize for the ’ best contribution — Now, watch “Rožnik Juniors” promote publi- city trough the medium of our Vrtec Section... The big event No. 103, “Kingsters,” VVhite Valley, Pa.: Administrat&r, Michael Kastelic, Box 185, Delmont, Pa.; president, Hel¬ en Previc, Box 458, Export, Pa.; sec’y, Julia Kosmach, P. O. Box 641, Export; treas., Mary Lavrich, P. O. Box 633, Export, Pa. — Meeting every 3rd Sun- day of the month at the Slovenian Hall, White Valley. No. 108, South Fork, Pa.: Adminis¬ trator, John Prince, Sr., 200 Maple St.; president, Mary Glavan, 608 B. Court,; sec’y Michael Glavan, Jr., 608 B. Court; treas., John Prince, Jr. — Meeting every 16th day of the month at the Slovene Edueational Home. No. 110, “Cadets,” Massillon, Ohio: Administrator, Albin Osredkar, 1304 First St., N. E.; president, Joseph Ka¬ stelic, 327 Highland Ave.; secretary, Josephine Selan, 928—13th St., S. E.; treasurer, Mary Hočevar, 757—15th St., S. E.—Meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:30 p. m. at the home of Anton Hočevar. No. 118, “Go-getters,” Library, Pa;: Adminisfratrix, Helen Dermotta, P. O. Box 262; president, Violet Polga, Box 57; secretary, Marčič; treasurer, Ed- ward Rupnik.—Meeting every 2nd Sun- day of the month at 3:00 p. m. No. 121, Russelton, Pa.: Adminis- tratrix, Mrs. Theresa Gruden, P. O. Box 702; president, Andy Federinka, Box 40; sec’y, Stanley Stock, P O. Box 102; treas., Frank Gruden, Jr., P. O. Box 102. — Meeting every lst Sunday of the month at the home of Frank Gruden. No. 123, Avella, Pa.: Administrator. Charles Ograyensek, P. O. Box 312 president, Edward Debelak. Box 556 sec’y, Rudy Qgrayensek. P. O. Box 312 treas., Robert Cokel.—Meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at the Slo¬ venian Hall. No. 126, Fowcr Point, O.: Adminis¬ trator, Charles Bogataj, P. O. Box 12; president, Virginia Chuck; sec‘y, Clara Chuck; treas., Frauces Tauchar. — Meeting every 4th Sunday of the month at the Slovenian Hall. No. 139, “Trail Biazer Jrs.,” Chicago, 111.: Administrator, Stanley M. Tisol, 10217 \Ventworth Ave.; president, Wil- liam Tršar, 10215 Wentworth Ave.; Sec'y-treas., Katherine Zadnik, 11821 Parnell Ave.—Meeting every lst Sat- urday of the month at Palmer Park Field House. No. 140, Pierce, W. Va.: Adminis- tratrix, Lovie Panther, Box 110; president, Jennie Klevisher, P. O. Box 52; sec’y, Herman Michelitch; treas.,' Mary Klevishek, P. O. Box 52,—Meet¬ ing every lst Sunday of the month at the home of jAck Klevisher. No. 160, “Rožnik Jrs.” Chicago, 111.: Administrator, Victor Zupančič, 2421 So. Lawndale Ave.; president, William Zorko, 2847 S. Spaulding Ave.; sec’y., Wilma Gratchner, 2334 So. Ridgeway Ave.; treas., Edward Udovich, 2623 S. Springfield Ave.—Meeting every 3rd Sunday of the month at 2334 So. Ridgeway Ave. No. 169, “Progressor Jrs." Bridgeville, Pa.: Administratrix, Christine Kvar- tich, 411 Station St.; president, Wil- liam Ozanich, 747 Bluff Street.; sec'y., Tony Za veri, 756 Bluff St.; treas., Josephine Ozanich, 747 Bluff St. — Meeting every Ind Wednesday of the month at the Slovene Hall, Cook's Hill. INITIATION STUNTS STUNTS FOR TWO BLIND- FOLDED MEMBERS — 1 Give the members bowls of soft ice cream and order them to stand on opposite sides of a narrow table and feed each other. Sup- ply them with table spoons for this stunt. 2. Lead the members to op¬ posite corners of the room and order, them to walk forward and shake hands with each other. 3. Give each member several cloths or bits of clothing and plenty of clothes pips. Have a clothes line, on which the middle is marlted, stretched aeross the room. Then start each member from an end, having him hang his clothes as fast as possible, one piece at a time. The person who first gets his ali up or reaches the center of the line, wins and is allowed to rest while the loser is started on some other stunt. STUNTS WITHOUT BLIND- FOLD — 1. Have the member, being initiated, yawn until some one else yawns. 2. Tell the member to go about the room on ali fours, stopping before four persons and imitating any animal, as ordered. 3. Order him to answer “no” to any four questions asked. 4. Tell the member to imitate an jack-in-the-box. 5. Give the member dry crackers to eat and then have him sing a song and vvhistle. Michael Vrhovnik. KAJ PRA^I URA. Ura pravi: “Tike - taka, zlata je minuta vsaka, dragocen trenutek vsak, tike - take, tike - tak! Tega, otrok, ne pozabi, čas mladosti prav porabi, da ne boš kdaj siromak, tike - take, tike - tak!” NAUK Samo lepo oblačilo te ne bo častilo; pridnost, modra glava, to je prava slava. Women are in the \vorld to talk, men to \vork. SLOVENE PROVERBS A cow may be black, but her milk is \vhite. * Laziness is the devihs net. * He who readily lies readily steals. j}c No grass remains where an army passes. *rg: -t^ W W M- imm JVLembers • Vi>j.warls”, and a dance shortly after Easter. Following the adjournment of the meeting by the President, Olga Yam- brovich, a delightful program of games was played and a very delicious lunch was served to ali. Prizes tvore awarded to vinners of contests. Rose Tirpek, Admx. Vrvg oy\. \Acyo. w vx\Y. pvcAvvre t seem so niče toeiore and ATTENTION OUTLOKERS Fcimilicr Vic us: Dolores Ivančič powdering herself between classes. Frosty ‘coach” Hvalitza, en- gaging in conversation with the passers-by in frotit of Lu- c-id’s Drug Store. Frank “Crackerjack” Zakraj¬ šek and his bond on the trolley (overcome the b a s h fulness Frankie). Mutt Dragon boasting over his green cap with which he never parts. John Propotnik evading his raany feminine follovvers. (Don’t let them get you, John). Bruno Covalus trying to learn the Big Apple (Keep it up Bruno, you’ll learn some- time). Where were Dorothy Seme- nick and Alma Klemens last Sunday ? Flash, Siam, Bang and Ouch. KINGSTER’S REPORT White Valley, Pa. — This year there has been a little change in the election of offi- cers; althougli they are keeping up the same špirit as those of the past. They succeed in every- thing and anything they at- tempt to do. Within the past tvvo months we, Kingsters, have received the total of five new members to our Vrtec. With the increasing membership we have become more active. For instance, Janu- ary 16, 1938 our Vrtec group celebrated the 2nd anniversary with a well-planned program followed by a dance. It was a huge success. Representatives from Ambridge, Bridgeville, Braddock and surrounding vi- cinities enjoyed an evening of A LETTER FROM MT. OLIVE, ILL. Dear Vrtec Members: Sinee I’m a new memkr, I want first of ali to teli you how interested I am in reading your articles in the Vrtec Seetion. In February’s issue, I, particu- larly, liked Marie Ermence’s “Valentine” poem. I hope I can interest you as much with my little collection of jokes, and be а. friend to ali you boosters of the SSPZ,— Some F im Sis -— I bought a hula cos- tume and practiced after mom vvent to bed. Jack — Yeah? And how about pop? Sis — Oh, the old meanie! He got mad and hit the hay. Fali Guy “According to instruments in the plane, Mike fell exactly б, 000 feet.” “No, 6,006 feet.” “Say, how do you figure that?” “Well, he’s six feet under.” Definition Teacher — Tom teli us; what is a commentator. Tom — A common-tater? Why it’s jest a plain, old, every day spud. Looks Are Deceiving Junkman 1 — Any old beer bottles you’d like to seli, lady? Old Maid — Do I look as though I drank beer? Junkman — Well then — any old vinegar bottles you’d like to seli? Time To E at The guy — Kissing is my meat, baby. The gal — It’s my bread and butter, big boy. The guy — You don’t say — well let’s make a sandwich. Fraternally yours, Helen Marn, Age/15 Vrtec No. 23. Collinwood-Cleveland, Ohio — Friday, March 18 the “Out- lookers” are going to hold a skating party at Skateland on 90th and Euclid. If you wish to go with a group meet us in front of the Slovenian VVork- men’s Home in Waterloo Rd. about 7:00 p.m. Friday March 18. There is no objection to meeting the Vrtec 11 Outlook- er’s crowd at Skateland but be prompt so that the fun will last longer. The skating starts at 8:00 p. 'm. and ends at 10:30 p. m. You do not need your own skates as you get them there for the same priče. Ali you need is a pair of feet and 35c for skates, checking and some fun. Vrtec No. 5 as well as any other SSPZ members wlio čare to join us are invited. So come one and ali to tvateh the “Out- lookers” skate by. Josephine (Jo) Kovic. THE PRODIGAL SON as he gazed at it tears came to his eyes. He said to himself, “Oh, how good the folks were to me. How foolish I was not to write to them.”. Hastily he sat down and wrote them a letter. “If they only can for- give me I’ll never do what I did again. ril send them this 50 dollars I have saved. Then if they forgive me ITI teli them ITI be coming home to see them soon.’ He did \vhat he had planned. Martha and Dave received the money and the letter asking forgiveness. The money didn’t interest them as much as the letter. With tearful eyes Martha read it over and over. Finding' that her tears blinded her eyes she happily said, “He’s coming home to see us”. Dave got up from his chair and came over to Martha patting her on the shoulder, his face beaming. The day came when Martha and Dave were vvaiting to see a familiar figure coming along the road. A few minutes passed and there was Ross safely home and telling the folks how wrong he had been and asking for forgiveness. Of course the folks forgave him and that day there were no happier people in the world than the old couple and their son. Helen Maren, Age 15 Vrtec 23 Mt. Olive, 113. MADISON JUNIORS REPORT Madison, 111. — The Junior members of Vrtec No. 13 held their first meeting of the year, under the supervision of their new Administratrix, on Satur- day, Kebru a rv 5th, at her home. During the business session, the members discussed a Valen¬ tine Party, whieh \vas held at Bruncic’s Hall on Valentine’s From the main highvvay was a cinder road thaf led up to the farmhouse. Inside the neat kitchen were Dave and his wife Martha. Both in their fifties were the two kind people. Dave, a father quiet fellow, was sleep- ing soundly on the couch. Mar¬ tha was a busy and good house- keeper. After finishing her sup- per dishes she began sweeping. When this was finished she gathered up her pateh work quietly, so she wouldn’t disturb Dave who was snoring loudly. While sewing for a while she started to worry about her only child Ross, a boy of 20 years. He hadn't been home to see his folks for a year and had never written where he was. Even though she felt forgotten by Ross, she loved him just the same. Some day, she thought, he will. come home. The next morning, after spending a sleepless night think- ing of Ross, she told Dave ho\v. worried she was. Dave angrily replied, “Martha you’re foolish for worrying your liead off for him. Because once I felt the same way and I thought \vhy should I, \vhen Ross seems to have forgotten us. Martha, \ve both love him although we never hear from him. Someday he'll realize he’s been doing wrong.” Martha liked the way Dave said it and could teli from his eyes he meant every vvord. But she and Dave didn’t kno%v that in a far avvay city Ross vas thinking of them. Ross had SP A RT AN J RS. DRAM ATI C GUILD “The \vorld is a stage and ve are the Actors.” Shakespeare Ves, indeed the Spartan Jrs. Dramatic Guild is in progress again, striving to show you that there is such a thing as present- ing a good play. Under the di- rection of the talented and fam- ous Ken Williams, they are pre- paring to set the theatre world ablaze, with another of their super-colossal productions. If you are interested in jojning this dramatic club, attend our next meeting, April 8, at the National Home, room 2 at 7:30 p. m. . As a special event of the eve¬ ning a “Taffy Puli” vili be held, to \vhich ali the senior Spar- tans are cordially invited. Attend the next meeting for it is probable that you vili be the recipient of an avard. Daniella Homovec, Sec'y, Vrtec 5 Day at vhich everyone had a j U st come home from vork one Bingo parties? Hikes? Beach parties? Camping trips? No? Well, maybe dramaties vili be the faetor inducing you to at¬ tend our April 8 meeting to find out the vhere and vhen and hov. To further varrant a presem- able turnout a good old-fashion- ed program is planned in the form of a “Taffy Puli.” Come dovn and get sticky vit h the rest and I guarantee .plent.v of Continued on pagc at ran 4 Juvenile Section of “Napredek” March 16th, 1938 Looking Forward and Backward Letters From Our Vrtec Members Marie Ermenc Vrtec 33, Mihvaukee, Wis. Song of Spring The song of Spring is in the air. Mother Nature is shaking out of her winter rest. The March winds mixed with snow- flakes to day and bright and warm sunshine next day is just a fight between the forces of cold slumber and the oncoming of warmth of new life. The robin, the crocus and the skunk cabbage may engage in a race to reveal the earliest news of Spring, the infallible signs of the season appeared, daffodills, tulips, narcissus ali the bulbous plants of the onion family show signs of life, the beautiful melody of the Song of Spring. In history we read about re- joicing and celebrations amongst the different races in honor of the deity of Spring. To our Slavic ancestors Vesna, was the the goddess of Spring, and Ku¬ rent the god of frivolity 'and fun. I have been told that the gaiety and dances at the begin- ning of the Spring season are a left-over from the pagan wor- ship, a dedication and welcom- ing of Spring. Topics of the Times In our midst here in Mil- waukee there will be celebrating too, of an important historical event that had its beginning 30 years ago, the birth of dur lodge “Balkan” No. 24 SSPZ. When our forefathers crossed the wide ocean, and landed in this country of ours, indeed to them it was a very strange land, strange language, people with different customs than their own. Being an ambitious, fearless people, always willing and eager to observe and to leam, they tried their best to conquer the tremendous diffi- culties that lay in their way to success and to show grati- tude to the country of their adoption as a progressive people our forbears saw the need of Protective Organizations in čase of sickness or death, advance- ment of cultural life and de- velopment of political ideas. And that was the beginning of different Slovene organizations and thus our lodge “Balkan” No. 24 started at first as an independent organization in 1908 but a year later it joined the SSPZ. Only two of the original char- ter members are living yet. We juniors or Vrtec mem¬ bers, a branch of the adult lodge, naturally are interested in everything that goes on among the adult members. We should participate and be given a chance to show our joy and appreciation especially now at this time of the 30-year cele- bration. The memory of it will linger in our minds for the rest of our natural lives. The honor of the lst National Bowling Tournament of the SS¬ PZ to take plače here in Mil- waukee, makes us ali feel very proud too, for we know it is a very enviable and distinctive honor to be given to a lodge. In conclusion of my writing, coming from my heart is a humble wish for this 30-year celebration of lodge “Balkan”, to two stili living charter mem¬ bers and ali you other cele- brants of this great event, it brings to mind the old Scotch song: For Old Time’s Sake, or Auld Lang Syne. Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne? And here’s a hand my trusty frien’, and gives a hand o’ thine We’ll take a; cup of kindness yet; for auld lang syne, For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne. (Continued from page 3) enjoyment a c c ompanied by sonorous laughter. This evening of fun is offered free to ali Junior Spartans but \vith a small fee of ten cents charged ali n o n-m e m bers (which includes senior Spar¬ tans!). Now here is some sage advice: Get out your horseshoes and rabbit feet. Why? To receive an award at our next meeting \vhich is set to the pretty tune of $1.00. H o p i n g I’ve enumerated enough points to show you that it is worth your while to make your appearance, take off your shoes and stay a\vhile at the Vrtec 5 meeting, April 8, 7:30 o’clock, room 2, National Home. Helen Marie Poklicky, Recording Secretary SLOVENE PROVERBS God does not pay every Satur- day. * One should cease praying to a saint who does not help. * Great rivers owe their power to little brooks. * Without health there is no wealth. * You should not bark if you cannot bite. OUTLOOKERS SKAT ING PARTY Cleveland-Collinwood, O. — First of ali, the most important news of Vrtec 11 is our skating party which is to be held Fri- day, March 18 at Skateland. Ali the members are to meet in front of the Slovene Workmen’s Home betvveen 6:30 and 7:00. Even if you can’t skate very \vell —come along anyhow—the more the merrier. Admission is 35c (in- cluding the skates). And now for a brief glimpse at our last meeting:— Lukec im m j e- France Bevk Lukec je sledil kapitanu. No¬ ge so se mu opotekale. Vendar ga je navdajalo trdno upanje. Kapitan ga je vodil po vseh prostorih. Pogledala sta v vse shrambe, preiskala vse kote. Mornarji so jima pomagali. “Klepec! Klepec!” Vse zaman, že sta se hotela vrniti, ko sta zaslišala izza ne¬ kih vrat: “Potep! Potep!” Lukcu je zaigralo srce. Od radosti je vzkriknil. Kapitan je odprl vrata. Iz teme je po¬ skočil škorec. Spoznal je Lukca. “Dobro jutro!” Sedel mu je na ramo. Iz razposajenega ve¬ selja ga je vlekel za uho in za lase. “Luka! Luka!” “To je torej tvoj škorec?” se je kapitan dobrovoljno smehljal. “Kdo ti ga je le skril? še do¬ bro, da mu ni zavil vratu...” Lukec je prišel na krov. Sto¬ pil je mimo dolgina. Škorec se je nenadoma vznemiril in se zagnal s kljunom proti tujcu. “Potep! Bedak!” Deček je postal. Dolgo in ostro je pogledal dolgina v oči. Zdaj je vedel, kdo mu je skril škorca. Za čudo, da mu ga ni zadavil. Ali ga je hotel obdržati on? Brontolona je bil obdolžil po krivem... 19. Mr. Zaman announced our picnic which is to be held on Stušek’s farm on the 17th of July. An entertainment com- mittee was appointed for the picnic, and is composed of the follo\ving members: Miss Aliče Bashel, Andy Artel, Edward Slejko, Josephine Kovic, Rudy Bratina, Olga Zaubi and John Vadnal. After the meeting we played Bingo until everyone o f the members received a prize. I hope that Mary Cesnik and Violet Mihalenic, who attended their first meeting last month, will come to enjoy Vrtec and feel it a part of them as I have. Well, guess that’s ali for this month—so au revoir until Fri- day, when we hope to see ali our members and those of our brother lodges whirling away. Valeria Artel, Sec’y, Vrtec 11 Parnik se je znova približal bregu. Portugalska. Lisabona... Velike palače, palmovi gaji in drevoredi. Lukca ni zanimalo mesto. Vi¬ del je, kako je stopilo nekaj por¬ tugalskih orožnikov na krov. Odpeljali so sivca. Na bregu se je ozrl po parniku. Z dolginom sta si dajala skrivna znamenja. Želja, da bi se izkrcal tudi dolgin, se ni izpolnila. Lukcu je bilo žal, da ni kapitanu vsega povedal. Ta človek je ležal ko teža na njem. Prihajali so novi izseljenci. Bili so zagoreli, s črnimi brki in lasmi... Vstopila je tudi neka Španjolka. Vse je bilo črno na nji, še polt. Nosila je velike uhane, a čez ramo ruto z rdeči¬ mi rožami. Eden izmed novih potnikov jo je menda poznal. Bil je to debeluh z rdečimi lici. Zaklical je: “Senjorita!” (Gospodična.) Španjolka se je obrnila do znanca, tedaj je zaslišala za se¬ boj: “Senjorita!” Ozrla se je. Ob ograji sta slonela Marjeta in Lukec. Na tleh je stal škorec. “Senjorita!” (Dalje sledi.) SPARTAN JUNIORS Cleveland, O. — The sharp rap of a hammer on the table! Another meeting was called to order by John Obat, our presi- dent. The members waited im- patiently for the name to be drawn for our monthly prize. Finally up popped an eager member to make the motion to adjourn the meeting. Of course, this motion was seconded im- mediately. The meeting was then adjourned and one of the boys graciously lent us his hat. A girl shut her eyes and plunged her hand into the hat while the members sat on the edges of their chairs. Out came a stub bearing the name Frank Maurer Jr. He wasn’t present so his fifty cents goes back into the treasury to be redoubled for our meeting on April 8. If no one claims the dollar on the eventful eighth, the amount will increase meeting by meeting till it reaches four dollars. If it stili is unclaimed at the draw- ing by then it will drop to one dollar. We played bingo and ali sat forward tense as number after number was called. Daniel- la Homovec was calling. Then suddenly a shrill voice yells, “bingo” and a prize is awarded. There were nine prizes selected by Mrs. Candon. At our next meeting a taffy puli will act as an added inducement to our members. We want ali you Champion wrestlers, boys and girls, to attend and puli some taffy. Andy Elersich, 15 Spartan Jr., Vrtec 5. ROZNICK JRS. VRTEC 160 The next regular meeting of Rosnick Jrs. No. 160 will take plače on March 20, 1938 at 2334 So. Ridgeway Ave. at 2 p.m. A drawing will be held for ali members present of Vrtec 160. A prize will be given but you must be present. Please come and enjoy an afternoon with us. Wilma Gratchner, Sec’y-