Master Vladimir Havsky, the 14- year-old pianist who together with his teacher, Prof, Zekharoff, will give a fortepiano recital in November, played before the local Rotary Club Test. Thursday. His extraordinary success was proved by the unwilling~ ess of his listeners to allow him leave his piano, demanding encore after encore. Master Havsky comes fof @ musical family. His father, who Mnished one of the most aristo-erotical musical schools in pre-revolu tionary Russia is an accomplished pianist. Master Havsky is at present studying in the Public and Thomas Hunbury School, which he means to finish in two and a half years' time, after which he will continue his musical education in Europe.
Last Wednesday a large audience gave an enthusiastic reception to the Russian Theatre's latest—production, "Emigrant Bunehuk." This play, written by V. S. Homitsky, has just arrived from Europe, where it was presented on the stages of Paris, Prague and Riga, all cities with large Russian population. With talent-and humour this play describes the lighter side of life in emigration, depicting the problems of a small Russian shopkeeper who became the owner of a restaurant and decided to marry a charming Russian priness living in poverty. From beginning to end the play was accompanied by the continual laughter of the audience, 'The Russian colony is awaiting the return from Europe of Bishop John, who attended the Bishops' Conclave Belgrade. From Jugoslavia, Bishop John travelled to Palestine, where he visited the Holy Grave in Jerusalem.
The latest issues of the Prague riogazine, "The Russian Architect "Abroad," which have just been received in Shanghai, carry a list of Russian architects the world over, Shenghai included, Among its wealth material there is an article by Mr. Constantine Pertzoft, who has recent been sent to Europe by Harvard University to study architectural. con= ditions in the continent. A. recent article of Mr. Pertzofl's published in the American magazine "Peneil Points" and entitled "The Nationalization of Architectural Education," has provoked wide discussion among Russian architects, Col. E. H. Nilus, a prominent Tientsin lawyer, has arrived here on matters of business, Col. Nilus plans only a short stay in this city.
'A talk on the armed forces of. modern Europe was given by Gen. 1. 8, Smolin in the Bx-OMcers' Club on October 26. Due to the recent crisis in Burope, this fecture was attended by many interested listeners, and was followed by lively dlseus-
Ecole Remi Inspected Last week M. P. Auge, French Consul-General in Shanghai, paid a visit fo the Ecole Remi where many Russian boys and girls receive their education, spending some time in acquainting' himself. with methods of instruction in that school. M. Auge visited class rooms, where he questioned pupils, and inspected " the Kitchen and the school's nursery, On Jeaving the Ecole Remi, whose equipment and teaching staff is considered among the best in the city, M. Auge declared himself well-satisfied with In Memory An evening to the memory of the great Russian actor M. S. Schepkin, was held in the "Sokol" Club on Friday October 28. Mr. Schepkin, who was born in 1786 and died in 1863, Toft more of an impression on the Russian theatre than even the treat English actor Keene left on the English theatre. Mr. A. D. Lavrientiff gave a talk on the life and creative genius of Schepkin, after which parts of plays in' which the latter enjoyed special success were presented.
Mr. F, Morozoff, the owner of 0 chocolate factory in Kobe, has recently arrived here. Mr. Morozoft's chocolates and other sweetmeats are Fecognized the best in Kobe and Tokyo, Until recently the Japanese, children included—were indifferent to such Western delicacies as cakes and chocolates, but now their demand for these luxuries is growing rapidly, and Mr. "Morozoff cannot complain of a lack of clientele.
The imposing Russian Cathedral on Rue Paul Henry will shortly assume still more colourful aspect, as its cupolas will be ornamented with the traditional inlaid mosaic by Messrs. A. A. Reler & Ca, As this company has always been foremost in. donating towards the construction of the Cathedral, the work will be carried out at minimum cost.
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