COMMUNITY “SINGS.”

Evening Star, Issue 22383, 6 July 1936, Page 11

COMMUNITY “SINGS.”

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Could you inform me why the pick of Iho seats at the Strand Theatre every Friday are marked “reserved?’ I agree that seats should bo reserved for special visitors, such as football teams, etc., but for nobody else. 1 understand the original idea of the “ sing ” was (1.) To spread the “ cheer germ.” (2.) The Theatre was kindly lent free. (3.) If one could not afford to contribute one was still welcome to enjoy the “ sings.” If the above be correct first come should be first served and no person should be allowed to insult another person who has the audacity to sit in one of these “ privileged ” seats. May I say thank you to the good people who willingly took their children on their knees when asked to do so at o day’s rush, thereby giving a seat to some elderly person. To those who fused to comply with this reasonable request 1 oflx my sympathy. In conclusion may I offer my congratulations to Mr Desmoulins and his committee on their wonderful efforts? I am; etc., M. 3. [The three ideas as set out arc quite correct. With reference to reserves, the usher, who acts voluntarily without remuneration for his services, tries to oblige as much as he is able ; there are, however, seven persons who are regularly in attendance at the sings and contribute largely to -he ' fund. In return they are given the privilege of hav-

ing their seats reserved. If “ M.” is a regular attender, and fee*; the same way, the same will be done for him. These privileges are only extended to elderly people, who an very few.—Ed. E.S.]