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'Stars Of Toiftdrrsw’ Hailed Is Mmi Worthy Undertaking Of ’40NEW YORK—“Stars of Tomorrow,” a concert for the benefit of deserving talent who want a chance to show what they can do,Sponsors Praised By Performers And Noted Criticsis being hailed by outstanding personalities in all walks of life as one of the most worthy undertakings (in years. The sponsors, W. C. Handy, the New York Urban Le-gue and a Metropolitan weekly, are being praised by performers, producers, critics and the laymen everywhere. Some of the most prominent names in every profession are listed among the supporters of the affair.Words cannot express what a fine thing it is to give deserving talent a chance before the public,” exclaimed Jimmie Daniels, internationally famed singer and owner of one of Harlem’s finest cafes, when asked to be one of the judges.Dorothy May nor, well-known soprano, writes: “I am keenly interested in your worthwhile proj-vehicle for Martin Scott.‘Strange Victory’ is a gay, bold tale of a once-wealthy girl who must earn a living for herself as a governess in the home of a young steampship magnate, and in so doing encounters exciting romantic complications.'The Pour Tones’, will appear on the stage tonight at the new Hippodrome theatre in their first of a series of important stage bookings. The boys have a lot of new ar. angements. They will also be guest artists next Sunday afternoon at Wesley Community Center in a dramatization of Yours Truly’s poem of river life 'Yazoo Bill.Scoop! Extry! Tire Ol Kolyun: jit got a wire that Jos. Dunning, streets analyst for the Douglas Aircraft Corp. and the first Negro technician to break past the colo:Miss Vivian Ingram is the charm ing young lady wearing the en- | gagement ring and the date set for the nuptials ist Aug. 30.Eddie Wilcox, popular pianist c! the Jimmie Lunceford aggregation is the guest of Mrs. Exalyn Harris popular owner of the Dunbar Dress shop, on Maple avenue. Many social functions have been given in honor of him.Returned by tumultuous popular demand, Erskine Hawkins, thetwentieth century Gabriel, once again invaded the locai scene Sunday night, for a giant pre-Laboi Day dance at the beautiful La Monica ballroom, on the pier ac Santa Monica.Securing the spacious pleasur-palace, easily capable of housing the vast throngs expected, wa-heralded as a triumph for promoters. Hundreds who failed to hear the mighty man of thetrumpet on his recent appearance at the vogue will be able to make up for lost time.News of this Second Chance for Angelenos has sent a thrill through the city’s modern music lovers. Hawkins’ reappearance coupled with the precedent- smashing La Monica Ballroom local has the town on end. according to those In the know,”ject. Young artists need all possible encouragement, and I send you every wish for the success of your eoocert.”The idea of sponsoring a special concert fcr deserving talent is indeed a splendid one,” said Chappie Willet, owner of one of the best equipped recording studios in New York. “I feel that there is a great need for affairs of this- type to afford encouragement to those interested in becoming future stars. I shall be very glad to serve in any capacity for v.hich I am qualified.The famous voice and dramatic instructor, Joe Steweart, wrote: “Your proposed concert for unknowns is timely and commendable, and under the association sponsorship is should be a success.”Mercedes Gilbert, the eminent radio and stage artist, who is now starring in Morning Star,” says, “I am indeed to be a pation to such a worthy cause. As you know, I am deeply interested in our young artists.CELEBRITIES TO JUDGEThe Board of Judges, of which the great W. C. Handy is chairman, and assisted by Mrs. Madge Bryant, has sv.ollen from just a few to a long list of who is who in tire theatrical and musical fields. Noble Sissle, Paul Whiteman, Franc Wilson, Fredi Washington, J Tim Brymn, Edna Thomas, Jimmie Daniels, Wen Talbot, Ma-ble Horsey, Byde Dudley, radio tritic, Sigmund Spaeth, Marty Folkins, Henry W. Simon, music crit c of the newspaper PM, Alberta Hunter, Carl Diton, Frank Schiffman, Otta Cesana and others.Among those on the present list who are supporting the concert are: George Gordon Battle, Fannie Hurst, Lewis Gannett, literary critic of the Herald Tribune; Judge Charles E. Toney, Katherine Car-vens, E A. Niles, Carl Van Vech-ten, Geraldyn Diamond, John Cornell of the Westport Country Players, Rev. Shelton Hale Bishop, Prof. Mable Carney of Columbia University, Rev. George H. Sims, Jr., and a list too long to include here.‘‘Stars of Tomorrow,” to be held at Town Hall on the 29th of September, offers everyone who can sing, dance, act or play instruments an opportunity to appear on its program. There is no charge for any one to participate. Nor will any participant be paid. The proceeds will go to the New York Urban League to help in its continuance of the splendid work it ha« been doing for Harlem and Its people during the past twenty years. WRITE NEW YORK LEAGUEThe sponsors of “Stars of Tomorrow” cannot assure any one that he or she will appear on the program without an audition. In order to obtain one, applicants must write to the New York Urban League, 204 West 136th Street, New York City, and in their letter state just what they can do. All letters must be post-marked not later than midnifrhti, September 7th. Applicants will be notified by mail as to when and where the auditions will take place.Tickets and reservations are now available at the New York Urban League, Handy Brothers Music Company. 4587 Broadway, the Negro World Digest, 1 West 125th Street, and Foto Features, 44 West 125th Street. „. They're Looking For Stars Of TomorrowHeading the list of the Board of Judge* and C. 'Handy (upper left); Liilian Sharp Hunter andthe Steering Committee of the W. C. Handy-New Jame* H. Aubert, executive director of the N. Y.York Urban League Star* of Tomorrow’ concert | Urban League and cha rman of the Steering Com-to be held at Town Hall on September 29 are W. I mittee of “Stars of Tomorrow.’’ _
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