MR. F. R. HAWKER, OF 3YA. A fine bass soloist—a prizes-winner at the 1927 Christchurch Competitions —Mr. Hawker commenced singing under Mr. Hall-Johnstone, of New Plymouth, in 1914. He was that year a member of the New Plymouth Amateur Operatic Society, and took part in the production of "San Toy" and "The Mikado." During 1924 and 1925 he studied singing under Mr. Arthur Macdonald (well-known on 8YA's air), and he is now a pupil of Madame Ottlee. Mr. Hawker is always welcomed on a 3YA programme, for he broadetsts well. He will be singing on Saturday evening.

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MR. F. R. HAWKER, OF 3YA. A fine bass soloist—a prizes-winner at the 1927 Christchurch Competitions —Mr. Hawker commenced singing under Mr. Hall-Johnstone, of New Plymouth, in 1914. He was that year a member of the New Plymouth Amateur Operatic Society, and took part in the production of "San Toy" and "The Mikado." During 1924 and 1925 he studied singing under Mr. Arthur Macdonald (well-known on 8YA's air), and he is now a pupil of Madame Ottlee. Mr. Hawker is always welcomed on a 3YA programme, for he broadetsts well. He will be singing on Saturday evening.