The first concert of the season was given by the Shanghai Social Smoking Club on Saturday in the Royal Asiatic Hall, when Wdience assembled to enjoy a well arranged programme. The singer of the evening was Mr. Kelly, who was it excellent voice and was enthusiasti encored. Mr. Head sang a comic song in costume, which brought down the house, and he had to respond with an encore. Mr. Binstead gave an Irish song and dance, and as an encore a Lancashire song and dance, both of which were well received. He also played a mandolin afterwards very skilfully, accor Robinson's banjo solos were greatly enjoyed panied by Mr. Robinson on the banjo. Mr.
31,859 53 and encored. Songs by Messrs. Helyer, Spottiswcodeand Johnstonehad duerecognition. Thelatteris a promisingandnewsinger at these concerts, and sang very melodious Messrs. Mansfield and Robinson as accompanists contributed largely to the success of the evening. Last, bit not least, a pianoforte solo by Mr. Jupp was excellently played, after the first interval, and he had to give an encore. The Committee are to be congratulated upon the success of this smoker, which, it is hoped, will be the forerunner of many more.
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