Harbin is to have ite "Flag" day. Strong organizing committees have been formed, and they are working energetically in order to collect the necessary amount of flags which are to be sold by Harbin's rising generation on Satur-Russians are generous, and when their enthusiasm is aroused they become reckless, so that the success of the undertaking is assured. The proceeds go towards different funds now being raised for war sufferers in Russia.
Whilst passing an ironsmith's the other day, I noticed the number of iron bedsteads being made, and on making inquiries found ' that these-were to be shipped to the theatre of war, to be used in some of the hospitals, What struck me forcibly was that oe is of no importance to the Russian when he wants anything.
Opium Tramickers, The authorities will have to enlarge what is known as the "Arrest House," for it is getting rapidly filled with opium traffickers, The sentences passed are limited to three months, without any hard labour, 90 all these offenders have to do is to pass the time as best they can in the confines of the "House." They are allowed to receive their food from outside, if friends care to send any, and may be seen talking and joking to passers-by through iron barred windows, for the Arrest House is in the middle of Pristan and right away from the actual prison.
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