AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 3, 28 January 1909, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

THE ROYAL WELSH MALE CHOIR. Enthusiasm, which displays itself in the encoring of every number on the programme, denotes a very well pro nounced appreciation. That a well-bal-anced and beautifully toned choir of twenty-two male voices should be unreservedly praised for their sentiment and sound training displayed, by recognised English, American, and Australinn musical critics, argues the attainment of perfection. With this reputation- preceding them, the far-famed Royal Welsh Male Choir will appear to the susceptibilities of our great mus <•- lovrag public, and the advent of this remarkable combination of choristers at the Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, on Monday evening next under the experienced direction of J. and N. Tait, will awaken chords of responsive interest. Extremely popular is Mr. W. Thomas, the gifted conductor of the choir, who, by his democratic methods, has endeared himself to his talented combination. Associated with them from the choir's inception—23 years ago—he is justly regarded as the rock upon which the foundation of the choristers' reputation has been built. Comprising an equal number of tenors and basses they have brought part singing to exquisite perfection. Numbering 22 of the sweetest male voices which blend into a marvellous ensemble, an artistic achievement of wonderful merit results. The box plan opens 1 this morning at ID o'clock at the Collier and Colonial Piano Company's office. Seats may be booked I>y post. Forward remittance and stamped, envelope for reply to .T. and N. Tait, care of Collier's box office, New Plymouth,