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Performance TitleGuild of British Creative Designers Fashion Ball, in aid of The Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers' Schools, Purley and Addington, The Linen and Woollen Drapers Institution and Cottage Homes, and the General Porters' Benevolent Association
Performance Date1 October 1947
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time20:30
Main PerformersAcquer Ltd.,
Arthur Banks Ltd.,
Samuel Bloom and Co. Ltd.,
E.Seton Cotterill and Co. Ltd.,
Madame Hayward Ltd.,
Harvey and Clark,
Elizabeth Henry Ltd.,
Horrockses Fashions Ltd.,
Lady in Black Fashions Ltd.,
Louis Levy (London) Ltd.,
Mercia (H and M Scott Ltd),
Vivian Porter and Co. Ltd.,
Reissman and Chaim Ltd.,
Rolande Et Cie Ltd.,
Susan Small Ltd.,
C R Welford and Co. Ltd.,
Atherton and Clothier Ltd.,
Bagcraft Ltd.,
Barnett Bros. Sportswear Ltd.,
Dorothy Gray Ltd.,
Edwards and Holmes Ltd.,
M Finestone and Co. Ltd,
L S Mayer (London) Ltd.,
Barr Muir and Company Ltd.,
V C Batley Ltd.,
Berne Silk Manufacturing Co. (England) Ltd.,
British Celanese Ltd.,
Alfred Coleman (Textiles) Ltd.,
Claude Page and Co. Ltd,
Clare and Heyworth Ltd.,
Courtaulds Ltd.,
Dormeuil Freres,
Dumas and Maury Ltd.,
Driver, Hartley and Co. Ltd.,
Thomas Frederick and Co. Ltd.,
A C Gill Ltd. Lace Manufacturers,
Glorex Woollen Company Ltd.,
John Heathcoat and Co. Ltd.,
Francis Hinde and Sons Ltd.,
Hunt and Winterbotham Ltd.,
Strauss and Co. Fabrics Ltd.,
Stunzi Silks Ltd.,
Shielana Ltd.,
Roosen Silks Ltd.,
William Rogerson and Co. Ltd.,
Qualitex Silks Ltd.,
Parison Fabrics Ltd.,
Nahums Fabrics Ltd.,
Frank Loynes (Silks) Ltd.,
A C Kay Ltd.,
Tissus Michels Ltd.,
H.Waterhouse and Co. Ltd.,
Aage Thaarup Ltd.,
Otto Lucas Ltd.,
Dorothy Carlton Ltd.,
Edwin Nott and Co. Ltd.,
Gaby Louise Ltd.,
Hugh Beresford Ltd.,
Sybil Pendlebury Ltd.,
Edna Wallace Ltd.

Carole Carr,
Denny Vaughan,
Archie Lewis - vocals
Orchestra or BandGeraldo and His Orchestra,
Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band,
Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers
ChoirsThree Boys and A Girl
ConductorsGeraldo,
Roberto Inglez,
Eddie Cox
Set List'At The Woodchoppers Ball', Joe Bishop (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'People Will Say We're in Love', Jack Mason (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Try A Little Tenderness', Frank Skinner (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Irving Berlin Fox Trot Medley Pt.1', arr. Ray Terry (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Time After Time', Jule Stone (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'A Gal in Calico',Arthur Schwartz (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Irwin Dash Waltz Medley, Pt.1', arr. Jeff Muston (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'It's The Same Old Dream', Julie Style (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Zip A Dee Doo Dah', Allie Wrubel (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'One O'Clock Jump', Buck Clayton (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Five Minutes More', Jule Styne (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Heartaches', John Klenner (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Blue Skies', Irving Berlin (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'At The Military Ball', Joe Bishop (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Uncle Remus Said', Paul Werrick (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Oh! But I Do', Arthur Schwartz (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Guilty', Richard Whiting (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'I Was Never Kissed Before', Vivian Ellis (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'I Shall Always Remember You Smiling', Jeff Muston (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'It's a Grand Night for Singing', Richard Rodgers (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'It's Only a Paper Moon', Harold Arlen (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'I Got The Sun in The Morning', Irving Berlin (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'A Rainy Night in Rio', Arthur Schwartz (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Night And Day', Cole Porter (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'They Say It's Wonderful', Irving Berlin (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Loop-De-Loop', Vic Mizzy (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Down The Old Spanish Trail', Stan Bowsher (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'It Couldn't Be True (Or Could It), Sidney Lippman (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Try a Little Tenderness', Jimmy Campbell (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Beside The Railroad', Phil Cardew (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Huggin' and A Chalkin', Johnny Warrington (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Among My Souvenirs', Horatio Nichols (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'If You Were The Only Girl in The World', Nat D Ayer (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Anniversary Song', Al Jolson (Eddie Cox and His Woodchoppers),
'Green Cockatoo', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'There's Something in The Wind Beguine', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'El Toreador', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'People Will Say We're in Love', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'Brasil', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'Mamselle', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'Negro Artherio', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'Temptation', arr.Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'September Song', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'Come Closer To Me', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'Managru Nicaragru', arr. Roberto Inglez (Roberto Inglez and His Rhumba Band),
'I Get a Kick Out of You' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Lovely To Look At' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Experiment' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Still of The Night' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Begginer Begin' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Night and Day' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'People Will Say We're In Love', (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Money is The Root of All Evil' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'They Say Falling in Love is Wonderful' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Doin' What Comes Naturally' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Baby Bounce' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Slow Timed Medley' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Opus 1' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Harriett' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Waltz Medley' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Open The Door Richard' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'For Sentimental Reasons' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Eager Beaver' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'A Gal in Calico' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'Heat Wave' (Geraldo and His Orchestra),
'The Volga Boatmen' (Geraldo and His Orchestra)
Performance NotesThe event was broadcast on BBC Radio Light Programme from 22:15-23:00.

*Language Warning: Some of the racist language contained in this record some viewers may find offensive. For the historic record we have chosen not to remove or hide contentious language but instead retain and address its inclusion for research.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1947/218),
Setlist (RAHE/8/7/1947/4)
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/hAEhAA-h_dRtze
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1947/218Guild of British Creative Designers Fashion Ball1 October 1947
RAHE/8/7/1947/4Midnight Fashion Parade Ball set list1 October 1947
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
OdafootaikifunGuild of British Creative Designers Fashion Ball, in aid of The Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers' Schools, Purley and Addington, The Linen and Woollen Drapers Institution and Cottage Homes, and the General Porters' Benevolent Association1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/7300Carr; Carole (1928-1977); British singer
DS/UK/1470Bright; Gerald Walcan 'Geraldo' (1904-1974); English bandleader
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