By "Star Local Russian barristers-at-law hole a meeting recently, at which Mr. N. I. Kolesnichenko gave a talk on the question of the claim wielded by foreigners on property in China, The speaker gave 2 clear picture of China Land Codes of 1990-1935. Mr. Koleshighenko also talked onthe jurisdlietional importance of certifeates on the right of ownership drawn up by land companies. The paper was followed by a lively discussion. The ext meeting of the Russian Jurists! Association will be held on March 20.
Bishop John has visited the Shanghai Merey Hospital for the mentally and psychologically unbalanced Minghong. At present this hospital ecommotiates fifteen Russian mei and nine women, Through funds raised by "the Shanghai Zaria," the inmates were presented with various gifts. Bishop John's Impression was that the patients in this hospital were being "Kept extremely well, Mr. L, G. Gaiderov, director of the theatrical section of the Russian Jewish Club, has celebrated 90 years of artistic activity. Prior to. his ar~ rival in' Shanghai, Mr, Galderov worked for about '10. years in the Russian Light Opera. in Harbin, in 1927 was the head of an Ukesin troupe in Siberia, After the per formance a dinner in honour of the celebrant was held, at which many nests Were present and speeches novels, their subsequent interest Decoming centred on, Russian clas~ sical writers like Turgenev, Tolstoy, Tukovsky, Korolenko, Ostrovsky, Gogol, Dostoevsky, and of course Pushkin and Lermontov—the two greatest Russian poets. It is general-noticeable from the reading diet of youths, who were brought. up—fud, iit many eases, born—in Shang-hal, that they are especially interested in the history of Russia, her ways of life, her scenery and her great zen, most of all her military leaders: Suvorov, Kuluzoff, "and Skobelev. Prof. Pokrovsky also notes that. the Russian School is suffering hard times with the present high level of prices. The food question for boarders isan especially dificult one, but the school doing everything possible, remem-boring that children form the future of, Russia.
anal of the Russian Orthodox in-China has entered its 37th year of existence. This is the only Russian theological journal in the Far East. In addition to throwing light on ihe missionary" activities and the purely religious phases of its work, the Annal of the Russian Orthodox Mission ives large space to sinological studies. During the 236 yearg-of ils existence the Mission has! iven Russia a number of prominent Sinologues, who. won world acclaim, and this tradition Is being carried on The magazine is published once month, and will this sear appear in enlarged form.
Home to Be Enlarged The Russian Women's Home, found~ 4 on the initiative of Mme. Andre Saspar, Mr, Lloyd and Mr. Denny, live years ago, has proved so helpful fo young Russian girls arriving in Shanghat with no means and relatives, that it is planned to expand itin the near future. This institution ig receiving help from Sir Victor Sassoon, the French Benevolent Fund, and the' Associated Foreign Charities The Inmates of this house are wom between the ages of 16 and 40, whose earnings ire under §30 a month, Those who earn more than $70 must ray for their board and lodging. The Home's committee helps inmates sind work, On March 9 the local Ukrainian colony celebrated the 120th annie; sary of the birth of their great poet Taras. G, Shevehenko, A concert, during which films were shown, was held for children, this being followed by-a reception for adults. "The cole-rations were organized by the Ukrainian Emigeants' Committee, Last Sunday a requiem service for the national hero was held in the Russian Cathedral, Mr. and Mrs. 1. P. Kozulin left Shanghai on long leave. Mr. Kozulin a member of the Board of the Russian Club, while Mrs. Kozulina is fan active member of the Ladies' Committee of St. Tichon's Orphanage. A-dinner was held in the "Russian lub, attended by the whole Board and personal friends of the departing couple, whose services to the com= unity were praised in the speeches Mime, Cosme's Visits Continuing her series of visits to the educational and charitable est blishments of, the Russian colony, 'Mime A. Cosme, wife of the French Ambassador, hax visited the Ecole Remi, the St. Sophia's middle Sehoot for girls, the Russian Women's League and the' Society for the Help of Needy Russian Families. She was accompanied by Mme Auge, wife of the Senior Consul, and Mme'A, Jourdan, chairman of the Society for the Help of Poor Russian, and' BIN, Charles Grosbois, head of the Educational Department of the French Municipality. 'The distinguished visitors were shown around the Beale Remi by Mf. Nicolet de Chalet, Principal. "Mme Cosme evinced great interest' in the system of education in this school, where several hundred Russian boys and girls learn their three R's.
'The past year's activities of the "Sokol Club, the only youths' organization in the colony were reviewed at the annual general meeting held Fecently. The Sokol Club did a great deal of work In the realm of education and sports, and in banding Russian wth together. A now Board Prustees was chosen, M. Charles Grosbois being elected Honorary Chai man, Mr. B. Romani, President, Mr, Kochetov, Mr. Delimarsky and Mr. Grigoriett Vice Presidents, Mr. Tolmachev, Honorary Secretary, and Messrs, Arnoldov, Volkov, ivan-chen ko, Kotliarov, Lange, Galichenko, Ghatsoviteh. Fedérov, Filippov, Shestakov as members, Mr. N. P. Malinosky is the Chairman of the Educational Department.
Books Read by Russian Youths Great Lent In connection with the advent of the Great Lent, performances have} ceased in all Russian theatres and clubs. The first, fourth and seventh Week of the fast'is traditionally lack ing in all amusements. The only Terms of relaxation allowed are con~ certs of serious. music. Especially Popular during this period of time re church music concerts, sung by Tlussian choirs. Meat is banned from the daily diet.
'A private letter received recently from' Soviet Russia tells that the famed singers Karmelinksy, Molojatov and Vitel (well-known in Shang-hab and' the ballerina Ratushenko have "all died. -Karmelinsky and] Molojatoy died in a concentration camp.
Dr. J. E. Rozenaweig, the well-known local surgeon, who left recently for Australia, plans to remain there for another year. Dr. Rosenzwelg underwent "a minor operation in that country, but is at resent practically recovered and will, who. is workin Australia, fu his profession in
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