There are some things which are peronially popular, such as sunsets, Jacqueminot roses and Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Shanghai can hardly be too grateful to the Musical Section of the British Women's Association for the capital production last Friday at the Country Club of the music of The Pirates of Penzance" under the direction vt Mr. W. J. Dexter who conducted with magnetism and verve.
On account of the indisposition of Mr. F. Austin, originally fixed to sing the Pirate King, Mr. E. R. Morrison tock his part at 24 hours' notice, and Mr. H. Langley took Mr. Morrison's role as Sergeant of Police, both doing excellently. The ensemble was excellent, the attack spirited, every soloist so distinct that none of the delicious lines were lost, and the orchestra was a thoroughly appreciated part of the whole performance.
is difficult to select from uniformly fine a production specia! pieces for mention, but Mrs. Me Meekin, as Mabel was particularly happy in her song "Poor Wander ing One," and in the duet "All is Prepared" Mrs. Isherwood as Mabel, and Mr. Dumbarton as Frederic were in especially good voice and were heartily encored. Mr. H. Langley was a favourite with the audience throughout and his solo "A Policeman's Life" also received an encore,
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