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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1601, 19 November 1912, Page 9

AMUBEMENTB. TriRKBY LUNN CONCERTS. BOX PLAN OPENS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th. At the Dresden Piano Co. olv~N n A L L. Direction: J. ond N. TAIT. Wellington Season commencing TUESDA V ErENINCi, DECEMBER 3rd. And extending to THURSDAY", Bt.h, ami SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th. MADAME K I R K 'H Y I, U JS' N K I R K B Y LUNN Principal Contralto of the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, Metropolitan Opera, NewYork, and tho Principal Opera' Houses of Europe; and tho First English Artist to bo recognised as a Great Exponent of the parts of Amucris, in "Aida," Ortrud, in "Lohengrin," "Carmen," Orpheus, and specially chosen by M. Camillo SaintSaons to create tho role of DELILAH, In "SAMSON AND DELILAH." KIRKBY LUNN KIRKBY LUNN "A SINGER by tho GRACE of GOD." —"Sydney Sunday Times." "It is a voice that needs a poet to describe, so lovely it is."—"Sydney Morning Herald." She is the greatest Contralto Australia has heard."—"Sydney Telegraph." KIRKBY LUNN KIRKBY LUNN "To praise her is to paint tho lily."— "Liverpool Courier." "Greatest.artist who has appeared since 1858."—Sir Charles Santley. "At the head of all English singers."— "London Tribune." "Has helped to make many seasons at Covent Garden memorable."—"Loudon Times." KIRKBY LUNN KIRKBY LUNN "How glorious a voice, how superb a style, comment not criticism is called for. In the presence of so .great an artist as Madame Lunn it is necessary only to admire and enjoy. Think of it, a nerveracked critic able to enjoy."—"London Morning Post." "A Voice of purple velvet shot with gold."—"London Telegraph." Tho Celebrated Contralto will be assisted by a brilliant company of artists: MR. WILLIAM MURDOCH, Pianist. MR. ANDREW SHANKS, Baritone. M. ANDRE DE RIBAUPIERRE, . _, Violinist; Reserved Chairs nnd Balcony, 7s. 6d.j Unreserved Seats, 55., 35., and 25.. ALL THE BEST PEOPLE GO TO THE COMPETITIONS. HE COMPETITIONS. THE ONLY ABSOLUTE CONTINUOUS SHOW ALL DAY. v 2 HALLS GOING ALL DAY, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. 'GO WHERE THE CROWDS ARE! TOWN HALL. TOWN HALL. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. ANOTHER GRAND PROGRAMME! IT'S SIMPLY MARVELLOUS! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th. 9.30 a.ni.—Piano Solo (under 21): "Reve Angeliquo." Three to compete in final. 11.30 a.m.—Fluto Solo: "Seranade" do Jong. Winner to appear at Night. , 2 p.m.-Contralto Solo: "Armida Dispietata." Two to compete in final. 2.45 p.m.—Sacred Solo (gentlemen);' own selection. Three to compete in final. CONCERT CHAMBER. 12 noon.—Recitation (girls under 14): "Tho Brook." Three to compete in final. 2 p.m.—Shakespearean Dialogue (lady and gentleman): "Duke of Gloucester and Lady Anne." Two to compete in final. 3.45 p.m.—Humorous Recital (gentlemen); own selection. Three to compete in final. TUESDAY EVENING, at 7.45' o'clock. Piano Solo (under 21): "Reve Angolique" Final, 3 Competitors, , Contralto Solo: '.'Armida Dispietata." Final, 2 Competitors. Flute Solo: "Seranade" de Jong. The Winner. Recitation (girls under 14): "The Brook."Final, 3 Competitors. Sacred Solo (gentlemen); own selection. , Fihal, 3 Competitors. Shakespearean Dialogue (lady and gentleman):. "Duke of Gloucester and Lady Anne." Final, 2 Competitors., Humorous Recital (gentlemen); own solection. Final, 3 Competitors. Quartet (Mixed Voices): "Early one Morning." The Misses George, Mr. Wall, and Mr. George, Open Scene: "Dinner Time."' Mrs. Dowling, Miss Betty Purdom, and Mr. J. Culford Bell. PRICES TO SUIT EVERYBODY! LOOK AT THEM! PRICES' for Day Sessions: Gd.. Morning, and 6d. Afternoon. Evening, 2s. and Is.; 2s. seats may ho reserved at the' Dresden. No Booking Fee. Season Tickets, for Day and Evening Performances—Double, ill lis. 6d.; Single, .£1 Is.; Back Stalls, 10s. 6d. ' NEW ZEALAND'S GREATEST FESTIVAL. JAMES DYKES, Secretary. WELLINGTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. THE First Evening Meeting of tho Season willbe held at Kelburne Park To-morrow (WEDNESDAY), 20th' iust. First event, e.30 p.m. /TOTI _„.' F. CREWES, ~ Hon. Seo. ' HUTT VALLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. TJOSE SHOW! ROSE SHOW! LOWER HUTtTtOWN HALL, WEDNESDAY NEXT, 20th NOV. (Afternoon and Evening.) Admission. Ona Shilling. . T. L. BARKER, Hon. Sec. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF PLAYING THE AUTOHARP? It's a Charming Instrument and easily learnt. The music of tho Autoharp is very sweet, and goes nicely as an accompaniment to the Voice or with the Piano. We reoomniend tho following to beginners as good, reliable instruments, with fine, mellow, well-sustained tone:— • i No. 2—Ebonised 3 Bars, 21 Strings, 10s. Gd. No. 3-Imitation Rosewood, 6 Bars, 25 L Strings, 14s. No. 10—Imitation Rosewood, by Muller, 6 Bars, 26 Strings, Zls. ' No. 11—Imitation Rosewood, by Muller, superior quality, 255. Posted anywhere, Is. extra for postage. 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