The Archive · 1939

Students' Union The Russian Scouts Troop in

Shanghai held a ball in the Sokol Mohicans" Club Sunday, October 15. An programme proved very popular, and a scene called "By the Campfire," was especially successful. Prizes were given to the winners of a waltz contest.

The Union of Russian Students, whose activities were stopped during the summer months, has again met. This Union, of which all Russians studying in local universities and colleges are members, has its own sporting and recreation centre, Picnics and bicycle rides into the country ere held, and lectures are often given, As in Russia students played a large role his in social and governmental affairs during the 19th and 20th centuries it has been decided to give a series of lectures throwing light on the ideals and life of students in pre-revolutionary Russia. Adults, former students, are also members of the Union, wishing to help conserve contact between parents and their children, On Thursday, October 12, the Russian Women's Hospital commemorate the fifth anniversary of its founding. A religious service was held, in the course of which the Very Rev, Father A. Paevsky spoke of the aims of the Hostel, "which gives refuge to friendless

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