The Archive · 1941

Remittances

Remittances decided upon were:—'Lord' Mayor's National Air Rata Disteess Fund sersng: qccesge 21,90 Cons and St""Sohi "Wat ""Eeneral Purposes... £30 Prisoners of War anzac Prisoners of Wat, 1900 coversens League tobaaee Funds The small balance of £100 was set aside to keep alive the principle of a reserve Fund and the Committee exeet to follow this plan in the future, It may be recalled that the Committee had concluded that after making a token payment of £100 to Lord Mimes Fund for Disabled Sol-Giers, the immediate appeal of this Fund (which is doing in and after the war what Earl Haig's Pund did in. respect of the 1014-1018: war) could be considered better later on when the urgency of Air Raid Relief, ete. had abated, Similar views were expressed at this meeting about our Support of the King's Fund 1940 "for the Assistance of those disabled or bereaved by War Service in the Defence Forces." And. the "RAF. Benevolent Fund". The Central British War Fund expects to be able to tell the subscribing public more about, these funds at a later date, Tu connection with Prisoners of War it, will interest British ladies with friends or relatives in enemy hands know that the fortnightly. "Sume mary of Work" issued by the Red Cross and St, John War Organization available for perusal at the Headquarters of the HWA. 'The summary regularly provides much information about Red Cross procedure over parels, method of shipment, the great work of the International' Red Cross and conditions in many campe, [Youth Fund June 12 A Concert in ald of the Jewish 'Youth Fund was presented at the Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday evening, with Miss Ada Lvoff, pianist, Mme Lisa Robitchek, soprano, Mr. Gerhard Leopold, tenor,' Mr, Michael Livschitz, violin, Kir. Fritz Philippsborn, basso profunda. and Mr. Otto Neuield as Accompanist, Dr. 3M. Herbst. as pro-@ueer had arranged a well-balanced and not too lengthy programme, Miss Lvofl's opening number, the Schubert-Godowsky Litany brought immediate dignity, "The singing melody was well brought out against sure and satisfying technique in the quick passages, The Grieg Variations following were well contrasted and full of charm. Her part in the Grieg Sonata with Mr, Livshitz to open the second half of the programme was exceedingly well-sustained. Three varying movements in G major gave scope for many moods and thoughtful interpretation, Mr, Livschitz' fine work with the Municipal Orchestra is well known and a special pleasure to hear under favourable conditions, professional in quality, done with much warmth of spirit,

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