Whilst dwelling upon entertain. ments mention should be made that the Italian baritone Seamuzzi sang during the past week with the Grand Opera at the Railway Club Theatre, The theatre on fon was packed and he re and was well supported by Russian artistes, even though they sang Russian and he in Italian, The orchestra, chorus and ballet were all very good and much more numerous, and superior to most opera companies that visit the Far East. He has now left for Shanghai together with Mr. Carpi, the impresario, who is bringing' out a new opera company from Italy, consisting of principals only. He has been m: arrangements for taking away, the opera orchestra here en. blo and also the chorus and the ballet.
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