Incidentally, og Russian emigrants in Manchoukuo are considered by the government not as temporary incumbents but as one of the basic peoples of the country, several reforms have "been instituted, in Russian, Schools in order to" bring these Jemigrants and the rest of the popula tion deser together. In, this connec tion, authorities have yelted the sentiment that, wherever possible, teaching in Russian schools should be done In the Japanese language.
In the latter part of November 9 party of sportsmen took a train from Harbin to the station -of Mangou, where it spent the day' In rabbit: hunting. Rifles, however, were not used, andi an observant onlooker would have noticed a complete lack of dogs. Instead, rabbits were tapped by nets. This excursion was organized by the Society of Proper 'Hunting and Fishing: and after a hard day of gasting nets and walling for' the arch," all were agreed that this somewhat unorthodox method com= bined the thrill of both sports One of the pleasures of winter denied 40 the Shanghailander which, however, the resident of Harbin has. full opportunity to enjoy is iee-skat Ing—a sport which though always: Dopular here is this year' attracting. more attention than ever. "All. day. Jong. skating-rinks are filled with crowds that represent record-breaking. sale-receipts, "and new enthusiasts who brave the diMaulties of mastering this) sport "steadily" increase number
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