Mr, M. A. Bokastov, well known in philatelist circles inthe colony, has Felumned from long leave In' the United States. Hollywood did not appeal to Mr. Bokastov, but he was de-Ughted with San Francisco, where he met a number of Shanghailanders and Harbinites. Reporting on the state of philately in America, he said that almost everyone has an interest in stamps there, but concentrates mostly on slamps of their own country. Very Tew are interested in old Russian lamps, while Soviet stamps have hardly' any demand at all, and are therefore quite cheap, "The popular Archbishop Nestor and Bishop Dmitry are shortly to arrive here from Harbin. After the conclu-slon of the Holy Synod in Yugoslavia, "Archbishop Nestor was freed from his rities ax head of the Orthodox Mus-sion in Colombo, Ceylon, It is rumoured that Archbishop Nestor may leave for California, where many Russian organizations have expressed a keen desire to see him The Russian colony was greatly concerned over the raid carried out by Chinese armed bandits on the see-and-hand store of Mr. K. F, Brazdunov, at 364 Rue Bourgeat, at 8 p.m, fon January 11, The bandits wounded Mrs. Brazdunov in the stomach with two bullets, and inflicted a wound on Mr. Bradsunov's "head. Mrs, Braz~ dunoy is still in a serious condition, The Brazdunoy family have received many expressions of sympathy. arrive here together with the wave Tussians from Manchuria. A
National society "named. the "Gro-made" was formed. Evenings devoted {o reports, entertainment "and Fel Rerviees were held. The so: inanelal position also. began {o improve, and it was found possible reserve' part of its funds for the Ukrainian organizations Fricope and America, "The events of the past year were' met with, Keen concern by Shanghai Ukrainians, who remembered the partition of Priearpathic Russia. Recently, 2 Ukrainian Emigrants Committee was formed. Mr. Bt, Vobly was olecied Chaitmn. Mf. S.A Sobeinikow Vice Chairman, Me. G, F, Totsky Secretary, tr. P. A. Sokolsky Honorary Trea: furer, and ate. Sijny, Mrs, Tereshows and Mr. Voiiono tembers of the commilice, The registration Birainians and matters dealing. with Passports and. visas will be. carried fut inthe Committee's premises 387 Hamilton House.
About a month og Mr. Salikh Sucolman. Akbordin, 9 25-year-old Rus: San 'Tartar oft the home. of his parents at 510 Toute: Vallon and dist Eppeared: without trace. His parents fre sill making every effort to find him, offering a monetary reward to anyone. who' Ends him. The portal the lost youth was printed in the Russian papers, together with a: dose Cription of his clothes. So. far the Search has been fruitless Summer Resorts According to reports from Tsingtao, the life of the Russian colony in that city Is peaceful and uneventful. As everyone there has known each other for years, it is the custom in winter pay visits, play cards, and ply each other with tasty meals in the Russian manner, Trade and commerce is, as usual ai this time of the year, very modest and is living on the fat eollected off summer holiday makers, There are only two night-clubs, "Caucasus" and "Cairo Night." A number of lectures have been given In the youths" club "Sokol," several being given by Mr. Prot G.
Another popular summer resort among Russians in the Far East is the slate of Mr. George M. Yankovsky in Korea. In a letter to the Shanghai "Zaria" Mr. Yankovsky states that for several weeks he had been hunting In the taiga, 'There Is little snow in Korea this winter, and hunting there successful only on fresh snow, At the same time his hunting has been ood, as he reports having shot 47 Wild' boar and a Tot of smatl_ game, 'Mr. Yankovsky, however, specializes in" hunting "big game. In the course of a month's hunting in the taiga, Russian hunters have grown thick' beards, have lived without any comforts and have even hod to write letters lying down, On the occasion of the Russian New Year, Grand Duke Vladimir Kiriloviteh, head of the Romanoff Dynasty and Keeper of the Russian Throne, has issued a manifesto to the Rus. sion people. wTo all of ts," ho wrote, only one way towards auer restoratly of Rasam tne try of self-abnegating love towards the way of unshakeable moral stability and implacable battle with the Communist Internationale under the banner of the Miraculous Cross, which already starting to rise over Russian earth, Reception and Dance 'On the occasion of an anniversary, the "Russian Women's Hostel held reception recently, 'The premises were decorated in the spirit of Russian Christmas. Among' those _present were Mme M. Darre, Chairman of the Committee, Mme". Jaspar, the Vice Chairman, Mr. Haig, Ho: horary Secretary, Mr. "Guillemont, Honorary Treasurer, and Mrs. O. Marsh and Mrs. V. N, Tevieva, members of the Committee. In the course of her speech, Mme Darre noted the excellent work of Miss M. G. Gru-
Ginina, the Hostel's matron, who is leaving the organization for marriage. Mrs, BIN. F. Beliavskaya, the new matron, was introduced to all present.
'The Committee for Charitable Work of the Emigrants' Committee has sent 4 request to all charitable organiza-ions in the colony intending to make collections in 1040 to Inform it of the exact dates when these collections. are selveduled to be held, dance was held in the premises of the Russian Regiment of the S.V.C, uring the Christmas holidays. A large number of military. youth was present, The premises were attra tively decorated, and a large, well-lighted Christmas tree stood in the middle of the hall, American dances: were varied with old Russian dances. Guests were offered tea and refresh-
Ukrainians Reorganizo The local Ukrainian colony has recently been completely reorganized. The Ukrainian colony first started to reorganize itself in Shanghai seven years ago, when Ukrainians began to ments. Although the evening passed with unusual gulety, {t had to end at 1 o'clock in the night, as Russian volunteers doing duty in the defence of Shanghai had to get up at 530 next morning. The regiment's officers, headed by Major 8. D. Ivanof, the
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