The generous help extended to the Russian indigent by foreign charity organizations was noted with gratefulness at the general meeting of the representatives of emigrant unions and associations that are part of the National Committee. Out of $26,000, the last sum donated for charity work in Shanghai, $12,000 was given to Russian organizations. The Very Rev. Mikhail Rogojin told the meeting that winter premises for the public. kitchen of the National Committee will be built on an empty lot next to kitchen's present site on Rue Bour-
Another Union Following the example of Russian employees in local business offices, a union or Russian accountants and book-keepers has come into existence on the initiative of the graduates of the Shanghai Commercial College.
Mr. A. F. Tsepiloff has been elected chairman. The Union already has its library and is planning a series of lectures on specialized subjects during the winter. In addition the Union undertakes to make evaluations, analyze balances and generally give firms any required information in the sphere of accountancy. The unification of Russian journalists is also under way, taking an example from the existing newspapermen's union in Harbin. The present tendency for Russian specialists to band together is explained by the changes experienced by the Russian colony after the local hostilities of last year. - A union van safeguard the professional interests of a member easier than that individual could himself. geat. Planned in the style of barracks, the new quarters will accommodate 300 people and will cost $5,600 to build. The $2,500 that is yet lacking will, it is planned, be collected through an appeal to the Russian colony.
The annual meeting of the Cossacks' Union was held recently, with Mr. L N. Shendrikoff acting as chairman. Col D. V. Kodhnev made a detailed account of the activity of the Union during the past year. The heads of the Union, the speaker noted, taking into account the delicate political and economic situation now prevailing, exercised great circumspection; and this policy has proved its worth. Not only was the Union able to continue its long activities, but it effected closer Many local residents will remember Tkatchenko's Garden on Avenue Joffre, once a composite dance-hall and Russian restaurant. But few Shanghailanders, outside those who visit Hongkong, know that on leaving Shanghai Mr. A. P. Tkatchenko opened a restaurant in Hongkong. Year by year this restaurant ís winning new popularity. The present increase in the population of Hongkong is an important contributing factor, and Tkatchenko's Restaurant has become a popular meeting place of busine: men. From morning, when Russians and foreigners come there for their breakfast, to late evening, it is always full, and Hongkong residents are becoming increasingly familiar with the delights of Russian cuisine.
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