Some 20 juvenile musicians representing six different nationalities vied for honours in Shanghai's first international children's music concert held yesterday afternoon in the auditorium of the Chinese Y.M.C.A. on Boulevard de Montigny.
The concert, first of its kind here though there have been several musical contests for Chinese children, was sponsored by the Chinese Y.M.C.A. with a view to promoting musical interest among the children of this city, irrespective of nationality.
Proceeds from the sale of tickets to this initial concert will be entirely donated to the Chinese Civilian Education Endowment Fund. The sponsors expect to hold a similar concert at least once a year, an offcial of the Y.M.C.A. told the "North-
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