By "Srov*
The Russian colony met the latest European crisis much more stoically than it met the crisis of September 1938. Perhaps this present "war of nerves" has dulled the nerves of all onlookers, oF perhaps the rapprochement between Germany and Soviet Russia has created among Russians attitude eminently expressed by Charles Metzler when, in a newspaper interview, he stated that "at any rate Russians will hardly be able to find themselves in a worse position than at present."
Of course everyone in the Colony realizes that even if the Far East not directly affected by a European conflagration, even it Shanghai re~ tains its peaceful guise, the struggle of two coalitions in Europe - cannot Dut affect this city.
Watching Developments For this reason Russians are watch~ ing every development of the crisis with no less attention than other nationals, Newspapers are rapidly sold out, crowds stand around newspaper offices waiting for the latest Bulletin to be hung out, and phone calls asking for complete'and detailed information on various rumours pour into editorial amices at all times of the day and night, But Russians never forget that for them there is no possibility of leav-Ing. Shanghai, that they are in no way responsible for what happens in Burope, that even policies in their own country are formed without their participation. This psychology may Be a strange one for foreigners, Dut st must be kept in mind if one wishes to understand.the moods of Russians abroad, The unemployed and those who imagine themselves to have been given an unfair treatment by fate, those to whom—as Russians express it—bread tastes especially bitter in emigration, and those who take an opportunist view on them, may think that heaven affecting everyone will simile arly affect the Russian, emigration, But the man in the street does not look so far into the future, and after Germany's recent volte-face, unconcern and emotional inertia seem to be rowing.
Life Continues Smoothly So that life in the Russian colony continues on an even keel, Those who have been granted leaves are calmly packing, holiday-makers are returning from summer resorts, school children are preparing for the commencement of studies, shops are trading in the usual way and reaction to the crisis is perhaps shown only by, the large number of people in cates and restaurants, for at times Tike these one does" not feel like staying home, Of recompense, to be used in aiding Russian indigents in emigration, Visitors to Korea At fs learned from Korea that the majority of holiday makers spending this summer season in the estate of Mr. G. M. Yankovsky near Ompo were Russians. Quite a number of excursions (o the beautiful surroundings of this estate were held. The favourite venue for plenies was the region around the Three Cups waterfall, As weather in September and October is exceptionally pleasing, more holiday makers are expected. Shooting competitions were greatly enjoyed, with three Shanghai ladies coming on top of the Ladies' Cham. pionships. These were Mrs. Mf Toma-Shevskey (whose score was hotier than any of the men's) Mrs. K, Rot and Mrs. R, Krivoss. The Men's Championship was, as usual won by that Lard famed hunter and founder of the "Novina" estate Mr. Yankovsky, followed by Mr, Z. A. Ellers and Mr. V.N, Balkov. Altogether 12 ladies and 27 men participated. 'The traditional ball was very successful, and was. followed by no less successful theatricals. Polities do not reach this quiet' and invigorating haven.
Last Saturday St. "Tichon's Orphanage commemorated the day of its Patron Saint, 'The religious service was followed by a reception, attended among others by the clergy (headed by Bishop John) represen tatives of the colony, teachers at Russian schools, and' the foreign '{tiends of the Orphanage. In honour of the occasion special courses were served to the orphans.
The Ecole Remi has informed Russian school-children that entrance examinations will be held on September 11 and 12, and that school will commence on' September 14. On entering this school, children must wear its uniform, Previous debts of Russian. parents to the school must covered by September 14, falling which their children cannot' be cepted, Don Cossack Choir The Don Cossack Choir which en-
Joyed such success in Shanghai is at
hing to leave for South America present touring Panama, and is plan-'The choir spent the summer in Mexico, 'They were warmly wel-¢omed at the station in Mexico city. 'The Catholic Cardinal, Monseigneur Roceio, tendered the choir his special thanks' for rendering religious songs, 'The charms of Mexico City have lost the choir another of its members—George Sablin, the youngest and most handsome Cossack, who married a 'Mexican girl, In October they will start on an' extensive tour of the United States, lasting until March 15, 1040. In April of that year they will leave for Cuba, Feelings were radically different 26 years ago, in August of 1014, when every emigres had his Russia that must at all costs be defended against _a menacing enemy, Tolstoy's Daughter Alexandra L. Tolstoy, the favourite daughter of the great Russian writ IN, Tolstoy, has recently founded a committee in' America for the ald of Russian and Russian culture. The aims of this Committee are to pre= serve and develop in emigration the best traditions of Russian science, history, religion and art, to help Russians living outside of Soviet Russia, and to keep up relations with other emigres associations of the same character. The committee is _com-Posed, among others, of Countess, S.
Panina, well known for her activity in the field of education and for Welng the Assistant of the Minister of Education in the Provisional Government, Mr. 8, V, Rachmaninoff, the famous pianist, Mr, B.A. Bakhmeriem, former Russlin Ambassador to the 'United States, Mr. M. J. Rostovtzeff, the eminent Russian' scientist and academician, Count P.N, Igna-Well, former Minister of Education, Prof, Pitirim A. Sorokin, Prince S. A. Gagarin, and Countess Tatiana Tolstoy. Mr, Herbert Hoover, former American President, has been elected the "Honorary Chairman. Countess Alexandra Tolstoy has shown news-aper correspondents her father's will, dated July 22, 1910, in which the great writer said that "all my literary works T leave to my daughter, Alexandra Lvovna Tolstoy." Notwithstanding this will, not one publishing office and not' one film company has paid her a cent for their use of her father's books. Cin ma companies alone have filmed Tolstoy's stories like Kare-'Kreitzer and others.
As regards book publishers, it would be easier to name the concerns that did not publish Tolstoy's works than those that did and continue to do so. From a strictly jurisdictional viewpoint these concerns are not forced to make payment, but Countess 'Tolstoy hopes that this' committee, into which, such eminent Russian emigres have entered, will be able to get some sort General's Death Russian Emigration was severely jolted by the circumstances leadin, to the death of the 70-year-old General J. E, Erdelli, one of the heroes of the World War who was commander of a separate army before conflagration ended. He graduated from one of the best Cavalry Schools in Russia, and later from the 'Academy of the' General Staff. He was an officer in the Hussar Guards, where he had close relations with Grand Duke Nicolai Nicolaieviteh, At the outbreak of the War of 1014 Gen, Erdelli was already Commander of 14th Cavalry division. "He played large role in the White movement in Southern Russia, After the eva-enation he resided in Paris. At first he received only a modest salary from the OMeers' ergs to become 'a chaulfour in the night taxi service. Once his automobile broke down in the midst of trae, and this 69-year-old General whose chest was once covered with the highest orders of England and France, strained himself while pushing the car to a less congested place. Several days later he was taken to bed. He never got up.
Holiday Makers Returning 'The return from summer resorts is in full swing. In addition to returning families, members of the arris tical world' are returning for the winter' season. Some have ended their appearances in the cafes of summer resorts, others have merely taken a rest and gathered strength for the Shanghai season. Mrs. Z. A. Pribitkova, founder and director of the Russian Theatre, has returned from a rest in Welhsiwel, Mr. P. A.
Diakoff, the actor, Mr. I. A. Kolchin, the choir-master, and a number of popular young ballerinas, are once again in Shanghai, Those arriving from Tsingtao tell' that Mr. A. N. Vertinsky, the Russian blues-singer, and Mr. Onshik, a violinist recently arrived from Berlin, enjoyed great popularity in that port. Mr. NI Spur-got, the poet, has arrived from Laoshan, On the other hand there are people who are just leaving for a Fest, The well-known artist Mr. A.
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