The first general mooting of the mem-bors of the Shanghai Philharmonic Soviety took place on the 9th inst. to receive the report of the temporary committee, and to elect a now commit ice. Mr. T. Raas-chen presided.
Mr. Meyer, the acting hon. secretary, reported that the Society now numbered 487 honorary and thirty-six playing members. He detailed the probable expenses of the Society, which he ostimated would require about $600 x year for the purchase of music and instraments. The Treasurer of the old Society, Mr. Valentine, had, he mentioned, banded over to the new Society the funds and music of which he bad been in charge. Mr. Meyer remarked also on the indebtedness of the Socisty to Mr. RB. Allen, who bad generously placed his private music-room at their free There, were no. questions ahong shis report.
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