WE WISH TO THANK (1958)
The Directors, General Manager, Stage Manager and Staff of the Royalty Theatre for splendid help and support ; Ralph Reader and others for the songs and sketches ; Billy Brickland for giving so much time and energy to rehearsals, etc. ; the Chester Youth Council, Chester Christian Temperance Society, St. Peter's Church, Northgate Congregational Church and the O.C. Saighton Camp for rehearsal facilities ; Mrs. Rowena Jones ; Mrs. J. Scarisbrick ; Miss Hilda Catherall (advance bookings) ; The Bache Pharmacy (make-up) ; Messrs. W. H. Evans, Sons and Co. Ltd. and Mr. Alfred Evans (printing), Messrs. Tristrams Ltd. (garage) ; Crosville Ltd. ; Messrs. W. E. Anfield and Bill Needham (transport) ; Dave Proffitt (piano); the Strand Electric Co.; Messrs. Frank Turner and Bill Rowlands (photography) ; Imperial Headquarters and S.W. Cheshire, Nottingham, Newcastle-on-Tyne and Stoke-on-Trent Boy Scouts' Associations (for help and advice) ; the Chester College Scout Club (stewards, etc.) ; the Chester Theatre Club (for much help and advice) ; Peter Dunlop Ltd. (hired costumes) ; the Argyle Theatre, Birkenhead (hired backcloths) ; "Bert" London (wigs); "The Cheshire Observer'' and "The Chester Chronicle" ; '' The Manchester Evening News''; the Headmasters of the local schools for their co-operation ; the W.V.S., Ken Barton and Fred Darlington for providing tea for many rehearsals ; N. G. Cot-tam, Esq. (Cheshire Rural Community Council) ; Mr. V. E. Stonebridge for invaluable help and encouragement; Holy Trinity Church; Deva Dairies Ltd.; Chester Co-operative Society; Members of the Finance and Publicity Committee; the many L.A. Secretaries (and District Commissioners) for publicising our Show ; Scouters' wives for being so understanding ; the parents of the Gang for help and support; the Programme sellers.
We also wish to thank our advertisers and other generous supporters, all those who in past years helped to build up the show, the people we have, alas, omitted to mention and YOU for coming to see Scoutabout, particularly those who have had long journeys.