Fort Dorset Notes
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CONCERT. On Wednesday, 24th July, the Fort Dorset Recreation Room was again packed out, and once again the men of Fort Dorset were entertained by the Repertory Concert Party, who presented a scintillating performance of Mexicano, which was fully appreciated. The lengthy programme consisted
of bright ever-popular musical numbers and three lightning sketches. The chorus and ballet in most numbers were dressed in gay artistic Spanish focking. Perhaps the most attractive numbers were “La Cucaracha,” “If You’re In Love You’ll Waltz” and Rio Rita’s Shawl Dance. Another number which .. caused much amusement was Ferdinand the Bull. The lightning sketches were well received, especially “A Mother’s Advice” (be a good girl and have a good time). The audience thought the good time would be preferable. “British Empire” was the crowning act. Britannia was on the stage and every country of the British Commonwealth of Nations was represented. As each country entered, it was greeted with a flourish of trumpets and a roll of drums. “There’ll Always be an England” was sung for this act.
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Camp News (Northern Command), Volume 1, Issue 16, 16 August 1940, Page 8
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178Fort Dorset Notes Camp News (Northern Command), Volume 1, Issue 16, 16 August 1940, Page 8
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