FOR THE SILVER BAND

Evening Post, Issue 25, 30 January 1935, Page 17

FOR THE SILVER BAND

FAIRYLAND AGAIN

By the kindness of Mr. Sutherland, of "Homewood," Karpri, another special opportunity will be given to visit his wonderful fairyland, this time in: the interests of tho Port Nicholson Band. It is felt that it is one of the assets of a 'city to have a thoroughly good band; it is a thing which is much missed when not available, and yet for the band to .attain proper efficiency it must.be well supported by the public; Mr. Sutherland, realising this, has decided to open his beautiful grounds to the public on Saturday afternoon from 2 o'clock till 5.30, and from 6.30 until 10,p.m. i Those who attend in the afternoon will be able to see the birds to good advantage, and, as. the aviaries : have been enlarged' and many / delightful occupants added, they are specially worth a Visit, while in the evening the recently-finished glow-worm cave will be an extra attraction. The cave is stated: to be a wonderful success, and these; with the added joys of the lovely conservatories, ferneries, rainbow fountains, and swimming pools, make a, most charming outing for citizens and visitors to the place. Mr. Sutherland is making a collection of New Zealand plants and ferns (tho Nelson district part being practically complete). This wjll, interest all those who take an' interest in the fauna of their own home.land.',-, -..','; ; /■' . . .

; It is hoped that there will be such a response to the generous offer of Mr. Sutherland that funds will be provided; to clear off debt, and leave sufficient over to enable tho band to take part in the competitions to be held at Timaru next month... ■.■;'•'■. •