Excerpts from local chronicles in the magazine 'News from Poland'. This issue mentions the opening of the new Polish House in Welland, Canada, as well as issues of Indian visits to the Brazilian Polish colonies. The Polish House, as reported in the Chronicle, was also established on the Adriatic Sea in Yugoslavia. Czechoslovakia, in turn, is mentioned in the context of the establishment of the largest Polish cooperative - the Central Food Association in Łazy (Source: "Wieści z Polski", Warsaw 1928, R: 1, no. 6, pp. 33-34, after: Jagiellonian Digital Library).

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Polonia abroad. The Polish race at President Coolidge's.

Representatives of the Polish press in America were received by President Coolidge, after which a photograph was taken. From left to right in the front row: C. Dziadulewicz ("Kurier Polski, Milwaukee"); A. Paryski ("America-Echo", Toledo); President Coolidge; C. W. Sypniewski, Censor of the Polish National Union; F. Ruszkiewicz ("Journal for All," Buffalo); J. Ruszkiewicz. Second row: N. Hencel ("Głos Polski", Chicago); T. J. Paryski, Prof. Zwierzchowski ("Kurier Polski", Milwaukee); P. Kurdziel ("Wiadomości Codzienne", Cleveland); F. Januszewski ("Dziennik Polski", Detroit); A. Ruszkiewicz ("Dzień dla Wszystkich", Buffalo); and F. Wójcik ("Polish Day", Detroit) Polish Falcons Association. In addition to the Polish organisations in America described in the previous issue, one of the largest roles played among the Polish-American exodus is by the Polish Falcons.

The origins of Polish falconry in America can be traced back to 1888, when there was already a group of Polish falcons in Chicago. The Union of Polish Falcons, as a joint organisation including the numerous falconry teams to date, was established in 1894. The first president of the Association was Kazimierz Żychliński. The beginnings for the Polish Falcons were difficult, but thanks to perseverance and strenuous work, the Union of Polish Falcons developed into a large organisation, with 30,000 members and members before the war. Great services to Poland were rendered by the Falconry during the World War, becoming the foundation of the Polish army, organised in America.

During the war, the ranks of the falconry dwindled; the present Polish falconry is gradually coming into balance, embracing American-born youth in its ranks. By organising these young people on the basis of the physical exercises and sports so favoured in America, the Falconry seeks to instil in its young members (iń) a love of native speech and Polish culture, to preserve them for Polishness and to instil pride in their Polish origin.

The Association is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa. of the Polish Army Veterans Association of America. Former members of the Polish army, formed in America and fighting for Poland's freedom under General J. Haller, began to organise themselves into Polish army veterans' circles upon their return to America, mainly for the purpose of camaraderie self-help. In 1921, an association was formed in Cleveland, Ohio, under the name 'Association of Polish Army Veterans in America'. Dr T. Starzynski was elected president. In 1923, the Association purchased the Kuligi estate in Pomerania, where the colleagues of its World War II invalids were settled.

Generally speaking, it should be noted that the Association does much in the way of fraternal support for its army colleagues, and shows great generosity towards Polish causes, having made a substantial donation towards Polish settlements in the eastern borderlands of the Republic, having raised funds for the construction of a Home for Invalids in Warsaw, and so on. Stow. Wet. Arm. The Association currently has over 2,000 active members and over 500 members in the so-called Auxiliary Corps. The headquarters of the Association are now located in Detroit, Mich.

The press organ of the association is a well-run monthly magazine entitled "Weteran" Association of American Army Veterans of Polish Origin. We should also mention those compatriots who fought in the American Army, but feel Polish and value their Polish ancestry. They form the "Association of American Army Veterans of Polish Origin". This organisation provides a great service to Polish emigration in America and also in Poland. Here is what we read about this organisation in the "Polish Courier" in Milwaukee, Wisc. "When various factors were sowing lies against Poland during the Bolshevik invasion of the Polish country, the Zw. Wet. Arm. Am. Pol. Poch. held a march and protest rally, paralyzing the lies being spread.

When the fight against Polishness began in G. Silesia, a rally was held to raise several hundred dollars to save our brave Silesians. When American newspapers, hostile to Poland, slandered the country of Poland with their lies, so that Poland would not be able to obtain a loan in America, the Association of American Veterans of Polish Origin sent a protest to the President of the United States, as well as to the relevant national authorities, straightening out the slanderous lies"... Polish Day in Chicago. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of independence, the Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Chicago organised, with the support and active assistance of the Consulate General, a "Polish Day" at the tourist exhibition. There were many visitors.

The Polish section presented itself very engagingly. Photographs of beautiful Polish landscapes and architectural works, beautiful specimens of folk industry, etc. attracted general attention. "Polish Day" was enriched by musical performances by local Polish forces. Celebration of ten years of Polish independence in Hamtramck. In all centres of the Polish American community, festive celebrations were held to mark the tenth anniversary of the resurrection of the Polish State. However, perhaps the most impressive celebration took place in the city of Hamtramck (part of the large city of Detroit, Michigan). The city of Hamtramck is made up almost entirely of Poles; the city's major (mayor) and municipal authorities are made up of citizens of Polish descent.

Trade, partly industry, banks, all in Polish hands, so it is no wonder that the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the independence of the "old country" was most splendid there. The town of Hamtramck had never before seen such a manifestation as the one organised by the Poles of Hamtramck in its history. The demonstrations held on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Poland's independence were in every way superior to those held about two years ago, on the occasion of the town's centenary. Anyone who took part in the march and anyone who watched the procession will admit this. The march, which took place in the afternoon through the streets of the town, was well attended by all Polish associations existing in Hamtramck.

An equally large crowd of Poles turned out for the Academy, which was held in the evening in the auditorium of the high school. The large hall could not accommodate everyone and several hundred people had to leave for home. The whole manifestation of the celebration, a great holiday for the Polish nation, was impressive. The Polish singer Olszewska performs at the Chicago Opera. The opera season opened in Chicago with Bizet's opera "Carmen". The title part was performed by the Polish singer Marja Olszewska, who won laurels with her performances in the Vienna State Opera, in Covent Garden - London and in the famous theatre "Colon" - Buenos Aires. Without any agitation on the part of the leaders of Polonia - the Polish woman took a prime place in one of the greatest opera campaigns in the world.

Canada. Opening of the "Polish House" in Welland.

September this year saw the opening of the "Polish House" in Welland, which was rebuilt by the Polish colony in Welland, with a population of around 500, and mainly thanks to the efforts of the president of the local association, the factory worker Mr Michał Borkowski. The sensational programme of the opening of the "Polish House" was attended by the Polish Consul in Montreal, Mr. Michał Borkowski. Polish Consul in Montreal, Mr Olechowski, was a sensation on the programme of the opening of the "Polish House", with a speech by the local Chief of Police, who praised the Polish emigrants and urged them not to forget their Polish homeland, for if they did not love it, he would not believe in their civic loyalty to Canada.

Polish Home on the Adriatic. For some time now, there has been an increased Polish tourist movement on the Adran, or Slavic Adriatic, to its marvellous shores with lacquer estates such as Split (Spalato), Dubrovnik (Raguza) and Kotor, replacing the most beautiful Italian and French rivieras, yes, beating those with the beauty of the landscape and cheapness of living, the length of the season, lasting ten months, and the sun and water. There were quite a few excursions here this year. Two of them were organised by the Polish House Society on the Adriatic.

The participants of these excursions simply fell in love with the Adriatic, and especially with Ragusa and Split. The latter is becoming close to the heart of the Polish intelligentsia, as a Polish House is being built near it on the island of Szolta. Szolta itself is only a half-hour boat ride from Split. It has a wonderful landscape and atmosphere, and the site itself for the Polish House is a lovely and peaceful bay of Nieczuja and a coastline of several hectares, already parcelled out into plots on which the construction of a casino and Polish villas will begin in the near future.

In Split the Polish Friends Circle and the Yugoslav-Polish Chamber of Commerce are founded. On the day of the anniversary of the tenth anniversary of Poland, a celebration in honour of Poland was held here thanks to the efforts of the local Sokol, the director of the Polish House, Mr Mikułowski, and Colonel Wężyk, who had been staying here for a long time. The local people are extremely happy that the Poles have come closer to the Adriatic coast.