While city authorities recently put [numerous obstructions in the way of the continued existence of the focal British School, and while local Russian schools steadily decrease in number, the German' Hindenburg Schule is flourishing as never before.
"A. Hitler Youths' Association is in existence here as well as in Shanghai, fand during the winter solstice, the the union met for a celebration. This was opened by a roll of drums, after tthich the Hitler Youths marched into the hall preceded by two burning torches. The Director, Dr. K. Kuehl, gave the opening speech, after which choir under the direction of Mr. E. Schill sang German songs and individual performers recited National-[Socialist poetry.
'The Japanese language is being in-[creasingly studied by local foreigners, Russians' specially. Railway and Municipal employees are obliged to fatiend courses, and for this purpose fre even temporarily excused from Work. Courses last one year, this ated ample time in which knowledge necessary to anyone wishing to have dealings with [the masters of the country.
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