FORGETFUL PATRONS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22350, 22 February 1936, Page 38 (Supplement)

FORGETFUL PATRONS

ARTICLES LEFT IN THEATRES Forgetfulness on the part of patrons has resulted in several Auckland theatres amassing extensive collections of articles, remarkable for their variety. After practically every performance attendants discover these items, large and small, on the seats, over the backs of chairs, or lying on the floor. Every effort is made by the theatres to return this property to the owners, but it is impossible to do so in many cases. Some articles are later claimed, but a great number go to swell the contents of boxes and shelves reserved expressly for the purpose.

Gloves were among the most common articles lost, according to a manager who said he had about 30 pairs unclaimed. But the range was wide, he added. Belts from overcoats were often left behind while many people dropped their spectacles or spectacle cases. Walking sticks also were found; and scarves, ear-rings, purses, and all kinds of parcels.

"On the Saturday of the recent stormy week-end," said the manager, "it was raining heavily before and after the evening session, and yet two persons left their umbrellas behind. On another occasion," he added, "someone left —a pair of false teeth."