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Piano playing.
"Rachmaninoff Prelude," "Rosary," "Belgian Rose," and "Smiles."
Chas. J. Gerard was sixth and gained immediate attention. Dressed in regulation Canadian Army Officer uniform and with his right arm missing, this clean cut young chap gave a remarkable performance with left handed piano playing. His first piano offering was the "Rachmaninoff Prelude." Next the "Rosary" followed by "Belgian Rose," sung and accompanied without orchestral aid. Then a medley of war songs on the piano to finish with a parody in "Smiles." This last number should be dropped as it detracts from the class of the offering. He went over with a bang.
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Variety, 54:11 (05/09/1919)