Story of Waterloo from 3YA.

Radio Record, Volume VI, Issue 51, 30 June 1933, Page 14

Story of Waterloo from 3YA.

To the Editor. Sir,-I do not know who is respongible for supplying the news from Christchurch regarding programmes, but whoever he may be he evidently forgot to mention one of the best evening’s entertainments which has ever

been broadcast in the Dominion. I refer to the programme which was given by 3YA on Tuesday evening, June 20, the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, Mr. Curry had written a story around the last remaining English survivor, Corporal Brewster, the history whieh led ‘up to Waterloo, the escape of Napoleon from Elba, how the troops: flocked to his standard, and the indecision of Ney and. other generals, The ~ figure and manner of the old corporal were drawn by a master hand. The ‘characters in the story were most ably portrayed by Messrs. Shaw, Young, }Lampen, and Miss Chapple. The | story was supported by some splendid {musical numbers, the singing of the :bass-baritone, Mr. ‘Tennent, being ‘ereatly admired-I am, ete,

EROS

Christchurch,

[Our correspondent will notice that mention is made of the performance in this issue of the "Radio Record."Eid.)