English people do not readily forget old favourites. When it became known a few days ago that Mr. Sims, Reoves, - than whom no tenor has ever been more popular, was likely to end his days: in want through unforeseen circumstances,: John Bull at once put his hands in those, deep pockets of his with the result that in less than 3 week about £700 has been collected, but it is hoped that the sum may reach ten times that amount before the list of donors closes. The Daily Telegraph has the matter in hand and if any Shanghai readers caro to send " donation in memory tokio Galighttal rendering of My Pretty appy.evenings spent years ago, listen
Jane or The Jolly Young Waterman, 1 am. sure the Committee will gladly receive and acknowledge the same.
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