By the excellence of the—programme at the Victoria Theatre last Friday night, "The Grotesques"' added considerably to the popularity which they gained on the opening night. Rrom the opening chorus to the last item there was not a single dull moment, and nearly all the numbers were again encored. Mr. Fred Winn kept the large audience in a merry mood by his witticisms, and he is certainly one of the cleverest comedians we have cen for a long time, He was particu. larly good in the burlesque " Fishing," and in a number of atones which he told. Mise Irene Greville, Mice Lilian Gwynne and Miss Phoebe Hodgson each contributed some capital songs, while Mr. Arthur Argent scored big success in his songs "A Wonderful Rose" and "Glorious Devon. Mr. Hugh Bayly and Mr. Ewart Scott were likewise excellent and the success of this clever little company during the remainder of their stay in Shanghai la well assured.
The Grotesques were greeted again by a full house at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, and gave o light and enter-
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