Both men and women smoke a great deal. Ihe only admonition on the
program- is a suggestion that "Gentlemen are politely requested to refrain
i'rorn striking matches during the performance of the various items. In
ihc long intermission, half way through the program, the corridors are
tilled with smokers. ,
Another unusual aspect to the stranger attending a Queens Hall con
cert i- ihe tier of seats, .resembling hall park "bleachers, rising behind
o chestra plavers on the large stage and packed with an overflow ot
nco.di. There are many types in this audience. On a Saturday night
th.-r. rre not so manv of the strictly musician type of individual, but al
v;,v there are a few. There are more shopkeepers, clerks and people
t v nerailv of moderate means, who sit in the comfortable seats in the bal
. .ni - and m the piaces on the stage. Standing in the pit. one sees more
i v p such a- one would find in Greenwich \ iliage, although not so ec
centric in appearance. Yet there are many who seem to be people ot
sophisticated culture, but do not have much in the way of worldly wealth.
There are manv young people, some obviously students, in this gathering.
But to return to the program temporarily subordinated by the people.
