PETER PAN: AN INVITATION.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 778, 30 March 1910, Page 9

PETER PAN: AN INVITATION.

Sir,—Mr. W. T, Stead, writing of tho London production of "Peter Pan," wondered whether'someone wpnltl not "take the theatre and pack it with poor children." "It . would,"- lie said, "make a thousand' kiddies liappy the whole of orie golden afternoon, the. memory of which would, never cease to shed a Jittle radianco ovev their lives." Prompted by this appeal, Mr; Williamson, cheerfully assisted by the whole company, orchestra, and entire staffs, wn(> volunteered their gratuitous services, reserved an afternoon for the children from all charitable .institutions of Melbourne to witness the nerformaUce 'of "Peter■■ Pa'n.V -. In Melbourne Mr. Williamson gave a special matinee .of this delightful.fairy play to over 2000 of tie poor children of the city. To the Heads of all Wellington'' Charitable Institutes. Time will not permit of arranging a similar: special performance here, but in lieu of that I will be'only too pleased to - welcome as many "■ as possible of the' children of Wellington charitable institutes 'at next■■ Wednesday's (April 6) matmee; l :It will bo nee'essary for those in control to advise mo as early- a: possible regarding the numbers tho:.' would, like'to send, .so that accommodation may be am, etc., '• IiEItT ROYLE, . ' For. J. ,C. Williamson. ' 'Opera Honse, Wellington, ' ■ March 29, 1910.