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which also organized
Lithuanian cultural events to raise funds for its other activities. Kanklės of Vilnius was established because the membership fees of the Mutual Aid Society were too high (25 rubles to join) and it was limited to four cultural events a year. The two societies attempted to
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Society's activities started to diminish in 1907. Early in 1907, the society organized at least seven evenings with dances and music, but they were criticized in the
Lithuanian press because they had too little Lithuanian or patriotic content. In November 1907, when
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Lithuanian amateur theaters of the time, repertoire of Kanklės could be divided into two categories – historical dramas that glorified the past and simple comedies from everyday life. Comedies performed by Kanklės included
417:) resigned from Kanklės and joined the Mutual Aid Society. This was a protest against the sense of superiority of its leaders and disregard of opinions of the younger members. The revolt was likely inspired by an event held at the house of
73:. However, due to internal disagreements and financial difficulties, the activities started to diminish in 1907 and the society become inactive in 1908. In its mission, Kanklės was succeeded by the more successful
264:. It was an ambitious production that required a large number of performers, historical costumes and decorations. In summer 1906, the society toured other Lithuanian cities, including
292:(Chimney Sweep and Miller). Due to lack of Lithuanian singers, the society enlisted the help of the Polish choir Łutnia. On 24 October 1906, the society staged the first Lithuanian
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cooperate and split the efforts and profits in half, but the deal quickly broke down. Landsbergis-Žemkalnis had ambitions of leading the entire
Lithuanian theater movement.
452:. The loss of Petrauskas and lack of talented performers forced Kaklės to reconcile with the Mutual Aid Society. The cooperation agreement was concluded in November 1906.
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117:. The society organized cultural evenings – mostly amateur theater performances but also concerts, dances, etc. In this regard, it competed with the
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who directed all plays resigned as chairman and was replaced by
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888:Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija
667:"Pirmoji lietuvių dailės paroda"
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