For the first time in the history of music in Shanghai the Municipal Orchestra will play in the Garden of the "Alliance Francaise", tonight.
It is anticipated that the weekly concerts at the Alliance Francaise (to be held on Thursdays between 9 and 11 pin.) will prove most popular since, owing to its location, a great number of music-lovers will probably attend who do not usually attend the performances at Jessfield Park.
The Orchestra will play on the terrace which acts as a natural stage. There is ample accommodation for the public on the adjoining lawns.
The nature of the programmes to be given at the Alliance Francaise will be similar in musical content to those at Jessfield Park, and the programme for the first concert, to be given on June 30 is as follows:
Following the presentation of prizes and certificates, Miss A. S. M. Alexander, headmistress of the school, Overture "Phedre" Massenet Ballet- -Musique "Paris-Helena".. Glccir Sarabande" (pour Quintette a said:
There is no need for me to recount the details of our difficulties of the school year we are just bringing to a close, That it has been a difficult year I think you will all agree. Everyone in Shanghai has been called upon to make sacrifices.
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