The opening of the Russian Women's Hostel, on Friday, was preceded by a religious service, at which Blshop John, of the Russian church, officiated. Later, Mr. E. J. Lloyd emphasized the need for this establishment and hoped that, though they were starting with only 15) beds in the home, they might be successful enough eventually to have Atty. Mr. Lloyd expressed thanks to Mme. Saussine, "Bishop John, Bauder, Sir Victor Sassoon, 3 Dupuy, Pere Gerey, Mr. Speelman, La Caisse des' CEuvres, and many other kind people.
Mme. Saussine formally opened the Hostel.
Mr. C. H. Metzler read a letter on behalf of "the Ruslan community, thanking the International commun: ity for their help and support to this work; he also gave special thanks to Mrs. 7. P. Homjakoff, Honorary Secretary of the Commitiee,.for the trouble she has taken in cresting Public interest in this commendable establishment.
Prominent amongst those present were:—Mme. "Saussine, Mr. "CH. nikoft, Mr. and Mrs. W. Darby, Mr. H.E, Denny, M. M. Guillemont, Mrs.
Yevleff, "Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunn, Dupuy, M. Grosbois, Dr. Kazakoff, and many others.
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