(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The first concert of Jasha Heifetz in Palestine was given here on Sunday.
Lady Samuel, the wife of the former High Commissioner, Dr. Chaim Weizmann, president of the World Zionist Organization, and Col. Symes, civil secretary of the Palestine government, were in the audience.
All proceeds of the concert will go toward the fund for the establishment of a concert hall in Jerusalem as a part of the proposed conservatory of music.
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