Set for Feb. 28
Meeting Yesterday Evening To Open Appeal for Funds For Orphanage A meeting of the committee and members of St. Tichon's Society yesterday evening decided to open the annual appeal for funds for ihe ori phanage with a Russian National Evening, or ball. at the French Club on February 28 at 930 pin. The ball will be open to the public, and as it is to be in Russian style, those with national costumes should wear them for the occasion. It was emphasized at the meeting, however. that this is not necessary, and persons of other nationalities, with corresponding costumes, will be welcomed, fancy dress being optional.
During the evening a number of folkglances and other national dances will be given, A raffle for two evening dresses, and a tombola, with hundreds of prizes, will also be held. It is hoped by the Society that over $20,000 will be raised on the occasion. 1t is expected that most of Shanghai society will be present at the ball, which is one of the social events of the year.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.