THE BESSES O' TH' BARN.
. . * ■' '-•;;■■'■" ■,-: ■•' Despite the whirl of excitement occasioned by the results ; of ye&terday's election, the Besses 0' th* Born box plans Opened very auspiciously this taforniiig.at the Theatre, -when some excellent booking took' place for .the, three 'evening and afternoon concerts to _e given here, commencing next Wednesday evening at His Majestyls Theatre. It is written of the Besses that their masterly performances are beyond oriticism, and theijfplayiiig of excerpta" from the pen of the world's, best composers such as the vTannhauser" overture,, or "Tlie Ride of • the Valkyries" (written for full orchestras) call forth expressions of wonderriient every. where, at hearing a brass bund of Lancashire weavers, 30 in number, execute" with such precision of attack and perfect tonal quality, music that is rarely attempted by military bands possessing wood, wind, and reed instruments. The Besses' reputation extends over four continents ; they have played before and been personally decorated by Royalty on more than one Occasion. The. box plans are now on view at Mr Miller's, where seats may be reserved for the season at ss. A matinee is announced for Thursday afternoon./
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10955, 25 April 1907, Page 3
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187THE BESSES O' TH' BARN. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10955, 25 April 1907, Page 3
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