Tokyo, Feb, 28. War Minister Lieutenant-General Hideki Tejo was this morning received in audience, reporting to the Throne on matters under his jurisdiction, 'The Foreign Minister, Mr, Yosuke Matsuoka this afternoon' was received in audience, and reported to the Emperor on latest development regarding the international situation Domei, Britons Leave s Saigon, Feb.: 28, Evacuation of British women and children of Saigon was yesterday His wife Dezi Parker Celestin Formant La. Tangolita fay Fecovered had, red Orlovskaya performance of "Ball in Savoy" on Thursday evening by her fellow-troupers of the Russian Light Opera, A distinct tribute to her art and popularity may be noted that the Lyceum was sold cut 36 hours before the curtain; and she did not disappoint her friends in front of the lights Admirable as {he marchioness, Orlovskaya could not have improved her delineation of the fille de join, a role she assumed to avenge herself on her husband, who had gone to the ball to meet his former amour. Her daring dress, most revealing, brought a chorus of "ahs" from the audience. She took full advantage of the risque lines allowed by the script and, to complete, the picture, she naively admits an infidelity to anger further ihe marquis on the morning after. Shanghai has its own Betty Grable in the person of Nevskaya—this actress has improved all out of proportion compared with ber work of some months ago. With personality plus and a genuine flair for acting, she only needs to strengthen her voice to become one of the "tops" A priceless protraya was Anders' La Tangolita and with her incorporation into the troupe some favourable steps are being taken in the light of the reviewer's criticism of two years ago, "that, new and younger blood must be introduced." Her work was so natural, that one felt she lived the role. Of the two male principals, one must make recognition of Valin first, Really this artist has captivated patrons of the Russian Light Opera for so many years that additional laudatory remarks are hardly called for, but it must be noted that he has increased his scope very materially by his study of Hollywood comedians: certain" mannerisms, which he has incorporate ed (nto his comedy, such as the grimaces of Eric Blore, are evidence of Valin's adaptability all to the benefit of Shanghai audiences. In the "Ball. in Savoy," Tolohoff brought to the stage a remarkable freedom from stodginess which had characterized others—he is agile, lithe and, in the phraseology of the sports field, not "muscle-bound.". Still a diamond in the rough, he with a little more hard training, both vocally and from the point of stage technique, will become a polished player. Ballet and chorus were at their best and the minor players filled nicely their roles. And the reviewer dislikes to make one distressing criticism; let Orlovskaya not shroud her personality and her charm with such terrible wigs as she wore on Thursday. A show which is highly recommended.—c.s.n "Rovers' Pot-Pourri"
In this time of war effort Shanghai has many reasons to be proud of her sons. They have proved their prowess in countless ways and last night saw the city's youth take the spotlight to add yet one more fine achievement to the growing record, At the Lyceum the Boy Scouts Association presented a "Musical Pot-Pourri" which was a miniature Cavalcade in itself. The show included re-Presentatives from the Girl Guides Association, the Scouts Francais de Chine and the Boy Scouts of America, and was lent able support by the Orchestre Philarmonique d'Amateurs de Changhai. The talent displayed by the boys last night came as no less a surprise to the large audience as to the Assistant Commissioner, Mr, Gordon, who confessed from the stage that he himself had been. unaware of the latent ability in his ranks until this show was produced, Their performance was as versatile as it was excellent and provided really great entertainment. Both halves of the Programme were given an inspiring start by the Orchestre Philarmonique which gave expert renderings of the music of Tchaikowsky. Lolo and Coleridge-Taylor under the able leadership of M. Terzi. This opening note of seriousness, however. was soon dispelled by the arrival of the Rover-eftes, a quartette of fine, strapping maidens, at least one of whom had recently given an excellent account of "herself" on the soccer field when playing for England in the International Cup. In a programme that was so long and so varied. it is impossible to dwell upon the many fine individual. performantes: turned -inm however. mitch one would like to. Yet it is essential that mention be made of Miss Audrey King who gave a delightful glimpse of her talent in a departure from her usual ballet when she presented a modern-interpre tive feature that made one wish for more. Miss Margaret Sinclair also must come in for her just share of the applause for her restrained and delicate handling of a song from La Boheme, Not forgetting Mr. E. A. Dearn and young Jimmy Drake. The entertainment was brought to 2 close with a cavalcade of the nations which. rightly proved to be the most popular item on the whole list of popular numbers. It was a brilliant ending to a grand programme. One last, word. Mr. Ian Sinclair is deserving of a special mention for the way in which he produced the show and all the Scouts are to be congratulated upon the perfection of the organization.. There were no hitches and no delays. An example which cannot be rated too highly—cEate.
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