“PRESS SHIP” CONCERT

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21941, 16 November 1936, Page 6

“PRESS SHIP” CONCERT

YOl NL HELPERS' CLUB AT RADIANT HALL Some idea of the scope of children s powers of organisation was demonstrated on Saturday evening when the Young Helpers’ Club, one of the many groups connected with Lady Gay s “The Press Ship” organisation, held a concert in the Radiant Hall. The -proceeds of the evening were for ‘‘The Press Ship” Christmas Mission and the Cholmondeley Home “The Press Ship cot fund, and from first to last the concert was organised and arranged by the club members themselves. They booked the hall, prepared the stage, arranged the programme, and even sallied forth and secured advertisements for their programmes from obliging business men. The result was a success that even a stormy night had not the power to mar. Seine visitors iven came from as far afield as Rolleston to attend the Young Helpers' concert.

The programme presented by the organisers was of an unusually high order. All the Young Helpers are. few their years, experienced artists, and in addition they had the help and advice of Mrs Enid Frye, the leading producer. Mrs Frye’s pupils also gave items, and the dancing of the pupils of Miss Ivy Fowler added to the success of the entertainment. First on the bill of faro for the evening was an instrumental item given by Joan Sorrell (piano), Enid Curtis (violin), and Duleie Curtis Ccelloi. Then came the operetta “The Wonderful Inn," presented by the nupils of Mrs Enid Frye. This item, given with artistry and ease, was outstanding, and in itself a tribute to the producer. The singing of the girls was tuneful and the acting natural. Two action choruses by Mrs Frye’s pupils were also well received.

Following "The Wonderful Inn" came songs, dances, humorous dialogues. and other items in quick succession. Beryl Baggs, the club leader, gave ‘‘The Telegram"; Pat Sorrell contributed “Jimmy Law" with some reference to his saw; Joan Masters was heard in “Yes. Papa”: Eettv and Jack Robb gave recitations, musical monologues, and a dialogue from the evergreen “Christopher Robin” series; a diminutive aVtist, Betty Burt, sang to applause, and Dorothy Shah recited. An acrobatic dance was given by Olga Flint, a small performer, with graceful actions and amazingly subtle limbs. With her was Ray Gibbard. A tap dance by Erin Matthews, an operatic dance by Lenore Upton, and dances by Virginia Flint, Margaret Yates, and Gwen Smith all added to the success of the evening. Mention must also be made of the song and dance given by Maurice Dixon, a smalt performer, with a top hat and a smile, who danced straight into the affections of the audience.

During the evening, Lady Gay, of “The Press Ship." and Mrs Frye were presented with bouquets from the Young Helpers. The thanks of the Young Helpers are due to Mrs Frye. Miss Ivy Fowler. Mr G. Newson, who undertook the duties of stage manager, to the Misses Alva Dorreen, Vivian Turner, Berwyn Frye, Joy Dunham, Joan Grade, Audrey Bailey, and Margaret McAllister, who acted as ushers, and to Archbold’s, Ltd., who supplied the stage furniture.