been reappointed Conductor an DMecstro Pact and Mr. A. Poa have puly-Conductor respectively in the Feorganized Municipal Orchestra and Band, under a yearly contract. This decision of the Council accords with the spirit of the Ratepayers' meeting which ensured the continuance of the [Orchestra under the revised scheme. /ryere will be general satisfaction that these two musicians who have so well ministered to the enjoyment of audiences in Shanghai for many years wilt continue to preside over the chestra's musical destiny. Their genius is recognized and they have attained to a special knowledge of Shanghai's musical taste. Moreover the suees of the Orchestra has been s0 intimately associated with their {alent and their leadership that any change at this critical Lime would have been regretted by those who know the diiculties "attendant maintaining an organization of that kind on the right lines. The Council has further done well to constitute a Business Sub-Committee, to supervise the administrative side of the Orchestra's work. The three gentleren concemed—Mfr. L. de Luca, atr. ELF, Harris and Mr. C. E. Vissering should produce the right blend of artistic "experience and business Knowledge to assist the Council in obtaining full value for the money Spent on fulfilling the Ratepayers' desire for musical amenities.
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