BEAUTIFUL ENGLAND

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 143, 19 June 1931, Page 13

BEAUTIFUL ENGLAND

RED CLIFFS OF DEVON

Many Wellington.friends, will be interested: in; ,news: from Miss Valeric Corliss, who -writes to a friend-from Torquay, which, she says, has "neverending delights" and adds: "The air is so lovely, and the scents of lilac, wallflower, and magnolia come to me on an enchanted'-bjilcony. I revel in the glad sight'of 'tail 'tulips, an'd'forgot-me-nots, and primroses -in'riotous profusion, to say nothing of tho red cliffs and earth of Devon, with tree-shaded paths that wind and wind upward to beautiful heights to the blue .sea. Walking there and ..seeing ■ numerous:. romantic eaves made me think of the old days of smugglers and pirates, and as I arrived at tho top and eat' on ft high cliff it was wonderful to a New Zealander to gaze round on-a new-spring-wood where not a leaf stirred in the perfect stillness. No holding on hats, b'ufc both hands could be occupied-in picking buttercups, primroses, and daisies in masses. It was a-;revelation,, and a very happy one.' 1-:-:-': :"• '': :;'. . ;

Miss' 'Corliss states -that after a fortnight's'enjoyment of Devonshire' they were returning to London. Her mother was enjoying .every-moment, and was wonderfully well. Miss Corliss has had some most interesting experiences in London, interviewing gvoat musicians and authors,"'nnd attonding the best concerts and lectures. She found great exhilaration in ■visiting-the rooms of the different professors and listening for hours to men like Mr. Frederick Moore; Mr. Vivian Langrish,. and - Mr. Tobias Matthay teaching. It was particularly interesting listening to lessons. given to recitalists, and then to be present at the recital and to appreciate the "flowering" of all that had gone before. "I have also been to orchestral, rehearsals, as well as meetings and gatherings of musicians,- so the days pass delightfully," says Miss Corliss. "We have met charming people, and have established many happy friendships." According to their present plans, they will leave London on 14th August, and hope to be ba*k in Wellington at the cmd of September. They are looking forward with pleasure to meeting their New Zealand friends again.