SINGER’S COURAGE

Evening Star, Issue 24294, 8 September 1942, Page 2

SINGER’S COURAGE

PROFESSION RESUMED THOUGH PARALYSED Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright NEW 7 YORK, September C. Miss Marjorie Lawrence, the Australian soprano, has resumed her professional career although she is still suffering from infantile paralysis of tho legs, contracted 15 months ago. Miss Lawrence participated in a radio broadcast sitting in a wheel chair. She rendered Strauss’s 1 Devotion,’ 1 Annie Laurie,’ and ‘ Waltzing Matilda.’ Her voice rang out full-throated and strong as she sang with the spirit of triumphant affirmation which marked her singing at tho Metropolitan Opera House. When she had finished the studio audience broke out in spontaneous applause, in which 45 accompanying musicians joined heartily. Mr Albert Spaulding, the violinist, introducing Miss Lawrence, praised her refusal to he beaten, adding that her courage had made her a symbol of victory. Miss Lawrence replied: “ I cannot tell you what a thrill it is to be singing again.” Miss Lawrence, who received treatment from Sister Kenny, is now able to walk a few steps, and hopes for complete recovery.