Most men are the quintessence of propriety in front of bar girls, as today the latter are taking the place of bartenders the world over, but among a certain number of men the theory exists that sitting down at a bar leaves no other alternative but to flirt with the girls behind it. The saddest phase of the bar girl's profession, however, is the ever present need to drink. Not all men are satis-fled if someone keeps them company conversationally; they must also have someone to drink with them. Charac-
Kussian Club Continuing with its practice of last winter, the Russian Club om Avenue Foch will each Tuesday hold evenings for members and guests. The first of these evenings was held on October'4. No less than 400 people were present, youth being predominant. On behalf of the directors, Mr. A. D. Petruhin welcomed all present and said that the club was glad to have become the centre of social life in the Russian colony. Later the audience was shown a tableau vivant called "Russ" The legendary hero Ilia Murometz on his steed was shown guarding the Russian national tricolour, while in front of him stood a richly-dressed boyar's wife, her jewel-encrusted headdress ("Kokoshik") sparkling in a beam of light. Mrs. Skopitchenko, the young poetess, read some of her verses on Russia. This was followed by a number with singers, musicians and dancers. Mr.
Shumsky then recited Turgeneff's popular Nnes "How beautiful how fresh were the roses," accompanied by scenic effects. After the programme the actors and all who helped to make the evening a success were entertained at supper by the board of directors.
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