ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 182, 11 January 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BELGIAN RELIEF CONCERT. • BY SALVATION' AMI? BOY*." To-night we shall have the privilege of seeing and heaving the Eltham boys for ourselves. There has been a good deal of favourable comment on the performance's of these lads at Eltham and Tlawera, and 'New Plymouth will not be one whit behind tlie South Taranaki towns in giving the lads a firstclass welcome. In fact, we are very pleased to bp. able to state that, in addition to the Citizens' Band assistance, the New Plymouth orchestra will bp favouring us with an opening item, another at the interval, and possibly one at the olosse. This voluntary assistnrnv shows a very fine spirit and a desire to help the Belgians through every proper channel. The lads are expected to arrive by the 3 p.m. train, and no doubt will make the most of their short stay at the seaside. Tlie Theatre will be opened shortly after 7 p.m., and those wishing to secure a seat should not be late. The boys' programme will start at S tun.

I ! PETER DAW,SON. j- In response to the earnest request of i the various musical centres, Mr Peter ' Dawson, th 0 world famous baritons, lias : decided to make a thorough tour of j Xcw Zealand, under the direction of I -I. and X Tait. Every town with a hall ' accommodation large enough to offer ; sufiicien': inducement will be visited by 1 .tint renowned singer and his accomplished colleagues, the latter convpris- ; .in«, as it were, an "all star'' English 'concert party of proved ability, and of ! the highest standing. Among the sing- ! crs whose names have resounded loudly ; throughout tii" world of music Peter M)awson steps into the foremost rank. His l.cndon and provincial successes have extended over n period of eight ; years, during which time lie has aci (omplished that which few others ihave ; done, llis name is now a 'household f word. His gramaphone records 'have j lende him famous throughout the Eng i lisli speaking world. It is but a few : years since he first sang before and I incidentally captivated a London audi- ' enco, and to-dav lie is a principal figure l' at the Royal Albert Hall Sunday afterj noon concerts, the Royal Opera Covent i Garden, the Ohappell ballad concerts, ! the Queen'c ITall promenade concerts. ' etc., and lie enjoys such a wide populari ity that lie is frequently styled a "Lon- | don Idol."

Through wide exoeriencc Mr Da'vson knows just how to eater for his .public. The prog/ammes will be drawn from both the old and new schools of music. Mr Dawson and his brilliant company win visit Xew Plymouth on Thursday. January 21.