The Military Band of-the East Surrey Regiment gave music lovers a rare treat at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday. concert was in aid of the Central British War Fund and the Regimental. War Fund, under the distinguished patronage of Mr. A. H. George, HM. Consul-General.
The concert was directed by Mr. E. 3 E. Manley, A-R.C.M., Bandmaster of the Battalion, and a well balanced programme of variety and versatility was presented, This programme in-eluded military band, rhythmic combination, male voice choir of fifty tiers of the Regiment, formers, also buglers and drum-
The concert opened with a Fanfape, the precision of which was perfect, and this was followed by the Overture "Orpheus in the Underworld," admirably rendered, the solo clarinet player excelling in his rendering of the two cadenzas. A xylophone inferlude came next. Shanghai audiences seldom have a chance to hear this instrument, and it is no small wonder that the solos rendered by L/Cpl. Bradfield and Bdm. Austin were be well received and encored. Bdm. Phythians singing of two popular ballads was the first indication of the versatility of the East Surrey's Band, The Humorous item, "Three Blind Mice," was perhaps the most popular item on the programme, and was Very rightly demanded a second time. Next came "A Hunting Scene" which gave one a glimpse of England where the sound of a post horn bids folk to hurry to see the huntsman and hounds,
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