Shanghai Literary and Debating ety wound up their winter session by ing at the Lyceum Theatre, on Saturday night, their annual concert, which passed off with great success and gave unqualified pleasure to a crowded house. When, as was tive ease on this occasion, every item on the programme elicits loud applause, it is dificult to say which selection pleased the audience most. The greatest amount of favour, however, seemed to be obtained by the rendering of Alard's Second Symphony for two violins and piano, by Miss Jansen, Miss Edith Jansen and Miss Mabel Jansen. These young ladies were twice called back—a very well-earned compliment. A novelty was provided in the shape of a recital tion by a lady, Miss Robinson, who gave "The Death of Minnehaha" (from Longfellow's Hiawatha) with no ordinary skill and intensity. In acknowledgment of a hearty recall, Miss Robinson gave the old familiar speech of Claude Melnotte to the proud Lady of Lyons. Another highly appreciated item was a duct for two pianos, Moscheles' Homage & Handel, by Miss Little and Comdr. Vela, The two performers played admirably together, and while Comdr. Vela's skill asa pianist is too well known to need mention here, great praise must be given to Miss Little for her admirable playing. Mrs. Macleod was encored for her singing of Sauzay's Chanson Anciewne, accompanied by Miss Macleod (violin), Mr. H.R. Hearn ('cello) and Comdr., Vela (piano), but the effect would have been better had the string accompaniment been more subdued. There were three male vocalists, whose efforts all received much apprecia Mr. Stepharms gave a song by Kiicken and subsequently a selection of a different nature: arecitativeand air from Lo Nozze di Figaro. As ap encore Mr. Stepharius sang with admirable taste Schumaun's fine song Ich grollenicht. Mr, Wedemeyer gave spirited song by Edith Bracken, £t Dorado, in fine style," and had to sing again before the audience were satisfied, a similar compliment being awarded to Mr, W. A. Oran. The programme was completed by two string orchestra 1 bers, supplied by select band of thirteen members of the Shanghai Philharmonic Society.
Comar. Vela acted as conductor with his customary ability.
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