N.Z. Radio Artist

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 18, 15 November 1929, Page 7

N.Z. Radio Artist

Distinction Abroad Me. ALFRED WALMSLEY, who before his departure for England was a regular contributor to 4YA programmes, has won high distinction in the Old Land. He is now on tour with the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Mr. Walmsley was granted a further year's exhibition at fhe Royal College of Mu.‘iec, but, in view of his tour in opera he lad to decline this hohour, which he n:turally greatly appreciates, Mr. Walmsley has received every encouragement and kindness from influential men connected with the Royal College, including Sir Hugh Allen, Dr. Malcolm Sargent, Sir Thos. Beecham, Mr. Dawson Frere and others, Mr. Walmsley has found his visit to London of great benefit and very full of incident, and he expects his tour with the Carl Rosa Company to be its crowning point. . He is: still anxious to return to New Zealand as soon as he ean,