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Jane Addams — Part 2
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Studenteky Domov
Mm 1921, the unique Stulentsky Domov, an international
student social centre, was officially opened at Prague.
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Twenty-one different nationclities are represented by its
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- i 6,000 members.
"To visit the building any night during the week is to
_. -@atch something of the international good-will which it
represents. One may find in progress an entertainment
by the Ukrainian Glee Club, a Russian Singing Festival,
ea Ceech dance, or a German debate, Anda whatever group
provides the program, the other groups are all represented |
fn the audience, whether or not they are able to uncerstarda
the language of the performers or the slenificance of their
performance."
- Stanley High, "The Revolt cf Youth".
Students of Central European conditions report that the
Studentsky Domov, where men who are likely Boon to have part 4n
the affairs of their various nations meet, acquire mutual
toleration ard respect, emi become friends, is one of the most
hopeful signs Mx the future in middie Europe today.
RELIGIOUS GROUPS
International Y.M.C.A.
Yadison Aves, New York City.
The Y.H.C.A., under the general direction of its inter-
national committee, carries on "foreign work". This work includes
the maintenance of centers in many foreign countries, through
which 2 spirit of internationsl fellowship is promoted by cor- .
respondence, and by making possible sympathetic contects dy
travelers. The international committee stimulates the study of
the great questions now confronting the nations and “awakens
men end boys to the necessity of finding Christien solutions to
the problems of international relations.” It also carries on a
“ergerdly service” with thousands of students from foreign
countries and American universities and msintains work with boys
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