A definite change in the policy of the Russian Grand Opera has been instituted in their decision to change their venue from the Canidrome Ballroom to the Carlton Theatre as from next month. This will be greatly to the liking of their, non-Russian clientele, who prefer a theatre to the meagre facilities for a first-class presentation in other halls. For their opening number the company have elected to present Halevy's "La Juive" ("The Jewess"), with Mr. Shushlin taking a prominent part. Inasmuch as the piece consists of five acts, the production will begin at 8 pin. on the nights of January 8 and 9, closing well within the curfew hour.
During January the company also will commemorate the 300th anniversary of Verdi's "Aida," to be a gala performance according to the plans of the proponents,
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