ENTERTAINMENT.

Mataura Ensign, 30 November 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT.

BENEFIT CONCERT AT MATAURA.

iiie:v every indication that a bumper L< .]-e, will assemble at the Horticultural Hall, Mataura, next Tuesday evening, when a concert will bo given in aid oi a well-known and popular local resident who lias Ix'en unable to follow his occupation for some considerable time through ill-health. The committee has vuccoudod in securing some of the best talent in Southland, includilm -Mr \Y. W. Miller, L.A.H., A.T.C.L. °. ne . ,0 "tost brilliant violinistH in the Dominion and who holds the highest musical degrees that it is possible* to obtain in this country. 'lhe apiwarance "I Vf H - I'liillips, late baritone of th« famous Royal Welsh Male Choir, is eagerly anticipated. Mr J 1) (iilmour. of i s widvU known as an elocutionist of exeeptiona/ ability, and his contributions are sure to b« appreciated A comic singer of gixxl report (Mr It. .Jenkins) will delight that portion of the audience which hails from nor. ; ol t.;e Tweed with his Mings a la Lauuer. Mr A. K. Grenfcll, an old lavorite, will he sure of a warm wel(omo. :>!.( Mr 1). 'I wohill, a tenor of a nlity. u it! ,ilso appear. A novel priw scheme !i:,« f,,vn arranged in connection with the programmes, and it is confidently espectod that the public will be unanimous in declaring the concert one of the host y^ t held at Mataura.