What's in a Name?

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 4, 7 August 1931, Page 5

What's in a Name?

More Than a Song (NB day a few years ago a lady who introduced herself as Madame -- intimated to the programme organiser at 3YA that she was available for engagements and she submitted a list of songs, She added that she had sung for 20, and she no doubt, therefore, concluded that there was no more that need be said about her qualifications. But the programme organiser, himself a veteran of the footlights and as well versed in the wiles of artists as he is qualified to judge of their musical attainments, was, too old a bird to be caught. He courteously arranged for an audition, and just as courteously ininated to the lady that she was not up standard required for 3YA. He ~ (aarked her paper "No good," and carefully filed it, at the same time wondering how on earth the lady was ever pere mitted to sing for 2FC. Quite recently the mystery was solved. Another lady of a similar name, a star of the first grade, became known to 3YA. The programme organiser’s mind dimly recollected something. "I believe I gave her an audition years ago," he said. He turned up his files and found the paper marked "No good." The surname of the artist referred to was the same, but the Christian name was different. There was no doubt about the qualification of the star. Then it transpired that the artist first mentioned had deceived the broadcasting authorities in Australia by rex presenting herself to be, and performing as, the talented singer. In the records of that station an unfavourable report went down against her name, with the result that when the genuine star wrote about an engagement she was informed that no opportunities were offering. Subsequent explanations, however, cleared up the position. They were sisters, too.