4th March 1941
Young People also help the PONTEFRACT Infirmary Effort

A number of efforts to help the funds of the Pontefract General Infirmary have been recorded in ‘The Express’ in recent weeks. On Sunday, a Young People’s Effort, arranged by Miss Agnes Scott, and consisting of a concert programme entirely by juveniles, was given in the Congregational Church, Pontefract. The effort attracted a large congregation, and the Pastor of the Church, Reverend H.T. Hood, presided. He emphasised that the trustees were glad to lend the church for the benefit of the Infirmary because it had been somewhat pushed into the background by the urgency of appeals for war causes. Yet it needed help as much as ever now, and perhaps more than ever, for the "cost of living" had increased for hospitals as much as for individuals. Mr. Hood also paid tribute to the workers who had done so much behind the scenes to ensure the success of the Young People’s Effort, as well as to those who were to participate in the programme.

The young performers showed both care and competence throughout. There was scarcely a moments break in a long programme but no chance of monotony was allowed. Community hymn singing was indulged in at intervals, and the organist. Mr. R.R. Appleyard, also contributed a confident solo. Collective numbers included part songs by the junior members of the Carleton Evening Institute singing class, and trios with piano, violin and cello by Kathleen Hebblethwaite, Ruth Ledworth and Pat Keighley. Pianoforte solos and duets were played by Malcolm Hare, Peter Collier and Alan and Tony Blaza while Betty Pybus and Barbara Hare gave recitals and Joan Hey, Mary Binns, and Ernie Holstead sang solos and duets. The effort raised about £10.

Details were given last week of the results of collections for the infirmary during the year in the licensed houses and clubs of Pontefract. A wind-up to those presentation ceremonies was seen on Saturday, when a special prize was presented to the Ladybalk Club.

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