A delightful programme was arranged by the musical department of the American Woman's Club at Mrs. D. A. S. Teuney's house, 24 Whangpoo Road, last Friday afternoon. Mrs. H. A. Wilbur read a comprehensive paper on the subject of "British Instrumentalists and Instrumental Writers," and the items on the programme illustrate ing the subject of study were contributed by both American and British ladies of Shanghai.
Mrs. Wilbur spoke first in appreciation of the aid given by Great Britain to the progress of world music in converting the old monody of the ancients to the rich harmony of present day music through the early part songs and harmonic compositions of the harpists. Great Britain was also pre-eminent in the matter of glees, choruses and oratorios. The sturdy democratic independence of the average Anglo-Saxon, she pointed out, has its effect upon all British music, The old Celtic instruments, such as the harp and the bagpipes, were described and the development of the pipe organ during a thousand years. The great musicians of the past 49 years were briefly sketched, the outstanding younger composers of genius, Elgar, Grainger, Cyril Scott and Delius receiving particular attention.
The ladies taking part in the programme were: Mrs. F. Austin, Mrs. R. Hughes, Mrs. M. P. Walk: er, Miss Shepherd and Miss Mit-
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