Big Attractions from 2YA

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 53, 19 July 1929, Page 7

Big Attractions from 2YA

Radio Pageant of Maori Race DURING the first week in August ‘there will be some outstanding attractions at 2YA. The principal event will be, the Radio Pageant of the Maori Race, which is to be presented on August 8. For the purpose of producing this entertainment a contingent of Maoris swill come from the Wanganui: district. They are busy practising and rehearsing. This entertainment will be on the same scale as was the pageant presented by 2YA in February, last year. . . : Featured also on the week's programme will be a talk by the Bishop of Aotearoa who recently°spoke from 3YA, to the great delight of all listeners. oe . . Two lectures, to be given by Mr. S. Cottrell, of Napier, will ‘also be truly New Zealand. Mr. Cottrell is an-experienced writer and entertaining lecturer. In_his first talk he -will describe the gannet nesting ground at Cape Kidnappers. This is a charming story. which ‘will appeal to every listener. Mr. Cottrell’s other lecturette will deal with the myths and legends, as well as the historical facts connected with the Hawke’s Bay coast. On August 22 there will be a_ relay from Hastings-a concert arranged by the Hawke’s Bay Radio Ssciety.