SINGING IS HER HOBBY
NEW ZEALAND women, in this difficult year of 1938, have many hobbies. But there are some who spend hours in serious study of an art. One of these is Mrs. Tristram Willcox, of Christchurch, who is often heard over 3YA, in contralto recitals. She started to
sing-the best of all the arts-at the age of six, and from then on developed a whole-hearted love for expressing herself in song. Day and Sunday-school classes put her on the right track, and eventually she found herself singing "The Messiah" solos ‘for the Royal Christchureh. Musical Society and in the role of soloist for both the Wellington and Christchurch Harmonic Societies, Mrs. Willcox specialises in Dvorak and Schubert. She has broadcast in Sydney, Melbourne . and Wellington, and today, from 3YA, her ‘Presen: tations are welcome.
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Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 27, 16 December 1938, Page 4
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136SINGING IS HER HOBBY Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 27, 16 December 1938, Page 4
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