Manila, June 23.
The yacht Dnestr from Shang-hal. believed to be Russian, went ashore yesterday at Aparri, Luzon. it is sti being detained by the army authorities pending an investigation, The skipper, Boris Glatkoft, explained he was en route Manila and was forced ashore by the red," in addition to which the company has paid salaries of from 50 to 60 people each show—these include chorus, ballet, principals, stage hands and supernumeraries.
The company is not subsidized by outside sources and has been self-supporting from its beginning, but the Producers appreciate the assistance: given them by the committee of the ADE. and ils secretary, Mr. C. 8. Speyer, who has aided them, both technically and as an advisor.
Not only is the company appreciated in 'Shanghai, but the praise extended. by' visiting internationally Known artists is worthy of montia For instance Chaliapin sai, T never expected to see in. Shanghai such an excellent light opera troupe. is the only one of its kind existing abroad."
Mischa Elman and Dr. Mel Lan- i fang, expressed themselves in warm terms, while Rudolph Friml, composer of "Rose Marie," stated afier having! heard them render his melodies, "I ever expected to find in this city such talented actors and actresses and never expected to hear 'Rose Marie' sung in Russian. Such performances easily "could be presented m the ied States."
'To Mr. L. Rozen and Miss Z. Bitner (Mrs, Rozen). both veterans Russian operatic circles, full credit must be given for their organizing genius, their innate talent and. thei ability' to instil courage, zeal andi 'Sptitude for work among their subordinates. Beginning with little talent, Mr. and. Mrs. frozen gradually' gathered together talent in Shanghai and from the outports, including nest actors on occasion, Tneluded in the list of principals, who appeared in. recent. productions
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