CHAUTAUQUA.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 February 1922, Page 6

CHAUTAUQUA.

NEW PLYMOUTH SEASON.

THIRD DAY’S SESSION. The entertainment given by the Winifred Windus Trio at the third session of the New Plymouth Chautauqua yesterday afternoon was heartily received by a large audience. Vocal items given by Mr. J. Alexander Browne were a feature. His rich baritone voice was produced with ease and power and the end of his programme numbers was marked by a persistent demand for more. His numbers included “They Say” (Warwick Evans), “The Blind Ploughman” (Clark), “Devon by the Sea,” “Oh, Finest Job of All” (a song dedicated to the British air force), “Chip of the Old Block,” and “Women are Women.” Miss Winifred Windus proved an accomplished reader and gave several extracts from plays. In each case the characters were excellently portrayed and the scenes were faithfully interpreted. Mr. Guy Marriner, an Auckland pianist, gave a number of selections, including “Evensong” and “Juba Dance.” He was also heard in some monologues which were heartily received by the audience. The items, which were given in a free and original style, included “Matilda,” “Henry King” and “Oh, Memory.” During the afternoon session Mr. C. H. Burgess, chairman of the New Plymouth committee, made an appeal for support for next year’s Chautauqua. He pointed out that this was the fourth season and the committee now thought Chautauqua should be self-supporting. Before the committee could see its way to sign the guarantee for next year, therefore, they wanted support to* the extent of 500 adult season tickets, and he thought this ought to be easily forthcoming in New Plymouth. He reminded the audience that the guarantee would have to be signed before the present season ended. Last night’s lecturer,. Colonel John Leader, dealt with the subject of “The Lighter Side of Reconstruction.” In reviewing many political and social Questions affecting the Empire, he strongly denounced Bolshevism. His exI planations of the conditions in India , and Ireland' were based on first-hand knowledge of the respective countries, and he was able to elucidate many points. Colonel Leader proved an interesting speaker, and his address contained much food for thought. His remarks were interpersed with numerous racy anecdotes, which were much enjoyed by those present.