The resignation of Maestro Paci will be regretted "by those who appreciate the quality of his art, but It will occasion Little surprise, For some time it has been evident that the Maestro has not been abie to see eye to eye with the authorities who have been concerned in meet-Ing certain criticisms regarding administration of the Orchestra and the programmes presented: to the public. Outspoken references to dis-Setisfaction with the Orchestra were made at the Ratepayers' Merting last month - Indeed it was noted at the time that the speech of the Ore cchestra's chief supporter was less. Aattering to that organization than the tributes actually paid by the exponent of the case for its abolition. That could not have added to Maestro Pact's comfort, artist to his, finger tips as he is. It is sincerely to be hoped that his severance from the Orchestra will not stand in the way of its development on lines calculated to ensure for it a permanent place in Shanghai's cultural equipent. All the more strenuous efforts Jshould be made to strengthen its position from every point of view. ' As Maestro Paci will not be leaving until October "there will be due) opportunity to assess his fine contributions to the enjoyment of music-lovers here. It is suficlent just now to note thet his services of over fifteen years have earned for him the fatiude and, esteem of the com
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