The performance of a most interesting historical play by Schiller, in commomoration of the 100th anniversary of the death of the groat poet, is now advertised tomake place on Tuesday, the 9th of May at the Lyceum Theatre. This is the first occasion on which our German fellow-re-idants have staged a groat playin Shanghai, and the scenes chosen, from" Wal are some of the most characteristic +hole range of German literature, The performance is certainly one to attract general attention in our cosmopolitan community. We lear that the Preparations have been made on the most elaborate scale; new scenery has been painted, and costumes and arms have been specially imported from many. The costumes, indeed, are of the most gorgeous description, and will vie with those worn st the celebration in under way, the pri cipal roles are in thoroughly capable hands, and songs and dai re being carefully studied. For the benefit of those unacquainted with German a full synopsis of the play in English has boon Prepared. The box office will open on Monday next at Moutrio's.
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