18 SEPTEMBER 1959, Page 30

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SIR,—Mr. L. E. S. Leese is unfair in asking Sir Ad' Boult to exercise control over the behaviour Promenade audiences since he last appeared as Ill principal conductor in 1947 and retired from the 5 vice of the BBC two years later. The officiating In priest at the Albert Hall rites for the past ten Ye' has of course been Sir Malcolm Sargent, Concerts broadcast from the studio are Ear before invited audiences who, unless the collar' televised, are requested to refrain from applause. Incidentally could your correspondent suggest alternative method of expressing appreciation' Yours faithfully,

F. E. O.

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