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Each Thursday evening many civilians invite to their homes members of the Forces stationed in their neighbourhood. This is a series planned for the special entertainment of civilians and men of the Army and Royal Air Force who are listening together.
This evening : "Music of Britain".
Wales: Williamstown Social Gleemen, conducted by T.J. Hughes, with Freda Samuel (harp). Scotland: Pipes and drums playing favourite airs by Scottish regiments, with Pipe-Major John Macdonald. Northern Ireland: Ulster songs and fiddler — James McCafferty and Thomas Turkington. England: Folk-dance, medley, and suite of marching tunes

Contributors

Musicians:
Williamstown Social Gleemen
Conductor:
T.J. Hughes
Harpist:
Freda Samuel
Bagpiper:
Pipe-Major John MacDonald
Musician:
James McCafferty
Musician:
Thomas Turkington

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