The Commissioner of Health for the International Settlement reports that communicable diseases remained comparatively quiescent during February, and of the infections common at this time of the year only diphtheria attained anything like epidemic proportions. Smallpox was almost entirely absent, a fact which probably CE" for the falling [y in vaccinations mesas or the no doubt partly lo although the Spring Festival the decrease, "he" netidcations of cerebrospinal meningitis and measles An appropriate name "Fantasies" was chosen for the annual recital of the Bateman-King Dancing Academy. From the very first act, the audience is transported into fairyland, as Peter' Pan, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and a host of others come io life. The world of Fantasies lives again, when the four seasons perform their capers, of which Spring, portrayed by Joy Blackwood and Sonia Roth, deserves special mention.
Les Patineurs, a fantastical winter scene, somehow i one that it should have been rendered to the music of The Skaters' Waltz. Joy Blackwopd again, who performed the part of the prima-ballerina in that scene, was her usual delightful self, combining a high standard of dancing' with enchanting mimicry.
The dance of the Firefly, performed by Miss Sonia Roth, was Tendered even more realistic by the appropriate "costume worn by the yoüng dancer. In fact, the beautifully designed costumes enhanced the natural grace of the young ballerinas.
Leo Itkis' piano accompaniment was of a usual high standard, for, as we know, this well-known pianist excels in classical music, which was key-note of the production.
The stage-managing left nothing to be desired, with no undue waiting between scenes; and, all in all, an excellent programme was enjoyed by eyeryone,—E.h.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.