A Tsingtao correspondent, writes:—The advent of the New Year was made the occasion of a large gathering at the social club on the night of December 31 when a splendid variety entertainment was carried out, followed by a supper and a dance till the early morning..|From the first item, a novelty in the shape of a "Chinese Overture," played by Misses Grimpel, Gershevich and Haikin, with Mr. Avsholomoff at the piano, which caused endless merriment, to the last number of the programme, it was felt that nathing was left out to make the evening a pleasant one. A play "The Quarrel" was acted by Mrs. Zelberg and Messrs. Gershevich and Avsholomoff, who took up the role at the last moment on account of the sudden illness of Mr. Bernshtam, and a sketch, "He who cannot understand is our countryman," was undertaken by Messrs. Gershevich and Avsholomoff. Both were well pourtraved and received applause. - Mrs. Freeser gave convincingly a recital tion "Judgement of Tsar Solomon'? which was highly appreciated.
The rest of the programme was made up of musical items by various members of the club. all artistically executed. Shortly before midnight the old year 1919, impersonated by Mr. Gershevich, made its farewell appearance and was followed by a Cunid (1920), when Mr. Grimpel made a short speech wishing all a Happy New Year and prosperity to. the club and its members, also to Russia. At Ithe supner several toasts were drunk and among. the speakers was Mrs.. Zimmerman. (senior), whose speech was loudly applauded, Mr. Avsholomoff who was mainly responsible for the arrangement deserves the thanks of the community for the splendid evening.
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