Moscow, Dec. 30.
Although Christmas passed unnoticed in the Soviet capital. Moscow is preparing with gleeful haste for a celebration of New Year's Eve that will include many of the customs of Christmas festivities.
Throughout all the Soviet homes, good little children will be watching on New Year's Eve fcr the snowy beard of "Died Moroz," the Soviet Santa Claus, who will hang the toys on the traditional pine tree.—In all the halls reserved for women and striking him mortally in the chest He died in Sainte Marie Hospital at 3 pin. The two men, in the resultant excitement, managed to escape.
A reward of $2400 has been offered by the French Police for information leading to the arrest of the two men, and this is expected to bring early results, Meanwhile, the other members of the Shanghai Civic Association are reported to be adopting special measures to ensure their safety. They have announced their intention of continuing with their announced policy, despite the loss under such distressing conditions of their distinguished colleague. children costume balls will be held, and Died Moroz will certainly pre-
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