AJOR ZINOVI PECHKOFF was born in Russia, in 1884. At MA the outbreak of the World War he enlisted as a private in the historic French Foreign Legion. He was with the first two fighting battalions to be sent out, and September, 1914, found him in the trenches of Champagne. He was promoted to lance corporal and then corporal. In May, 1915, while leading a bayonet charge, he was severely wounded, and later, felled by an explosive bullet, his right arm was amputated. Shortly after his second enlistment he was made lieutenant, then captain, and, later, major. In 1917 he took part in the last Russian offensive, witnessed the collapse of Russia, and was then ordered to Salonika. From there he went to Manchuria and Siberia, and for more than a year traveled from the Maritime Provinces to the Ural Mountains. In 1919 he was sent to the Caucasus as assistant to the French High Commissioner, and then to Crimea, where he saw the downfall of General Wrangel and took part in the evacuation of more than 100,000 Russians. He was decorated at the Court of Honor in Paris with the War Cross with palms, the Military Medal of Valor, and the Cross of St. George of Russia. Few men have had a better opportunity than he to see and comprehend what Europe faces to-day. It is because the problems which the Allied countries are confronting are so vital to the future happiness of humanity and the preservation of civilization, that Major Pechkoff has come to America to describe Europe and its problems as he comprehends them. He has a charming personality, tells a vivid story, and speaks excellent English. BOSTON CITY CLUB BULLETIN FOR THE INFORMATION OF MEMBERS OF THE CLUB "This Club is founded in the spirit of good fellowship and every mem MAJOR ZINOVI PECHKOFF Banquet Room, 12.30 o'clock Capt. ANDRE MORIZE will preside. A photograph of Major Pechkoff and a full account of his remarkable history will be found on the preceding pages. The Club is fortunate in having an opportunity to hear him speak, as those who have heard him testify to his ability as a speaker and the astounding nature of his story regarding the conditions in Europe to-day. Tickets at the office of the Civic Secretary. Wednesday Evening, April 6 ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY DONALD B. MAC MILLAN "HUDSON BAY, MY LATEST EXPEDITION; AND OTHER EXPERIENCES" (Motion Pictures and Slides) Donald MacMillan needs no introduction to the Boston City Club. He is a fellow-member and so well known that we can always rest assured that whatever he has to say will be interesting. His talk at this time is of special interest in view of his forthcoming expedition to the Arctic in June. Let us make this meeting a testimonial of our esteem, and give him a rousing reception and farewell. Dinner at 6 o'clock. Tickets at the office of the Civic Secretary. |