OPERA HOUSE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12657, 20 November 1905, Page 7

OPERA HOUSE.

JESSIE MAOLAOHLAN'S FARE-

WELL

A GRACEFUL OFFER

In connection with the Premier's forthcoming visit, tMr Seddon suggested Wednesday, the 22nd, as fhe only date that would suit fovm. Miss Maclaohlan (had arranged her farewell concert for ,tihat evening, and a wire Tvas forvyiarded to her, asking if, under the circumstances, dhe could possibly change her arrangements, and -tihe following reply ■was received:—i Editor, "Herald."— " Certainly, although it will cause some inconvenience, can alter to Thursday. Affairs of State are of more importance than the amusements of the people. Pkiased to oblige.—Jessie Maclachlan." When we consider (that all matters of business Ihere were fixed, printing distributed, etc., which would Ihavo to be re-oolleeted and corrected, and this would also apply to at leasifc two other towns, it will be readily conceded that the Scottish vocalist acted very gracefully. However, arrangements were sub--s.iequeat'ly made for Mr Seddon to speak on Thursday, and .the rieoessJty for changing was thus avoided.

Miss Maclaohlan is herself a fluent and able speaker^ and takes a great interest in affairs , political and social. Since her visit here she; lhas appeared in the South Island, singing short return seasons, and the enthusiasm showed on tlhe occasion of her first concerts was again repeated. In addition to singing before Queen Victoria, Miss Maclachlan has also sung 'before tlie Czar and Czarina of Russia, who were verp pleased with her vocalisation, and esj^nfled.,a f t'ea,ii);y t invitation to revisit Russia, jjjifcijxcpi&ixb, heedlefiSi to aremark, wie Scottish vocalist is not- anxious.itd accept their offer,al though die treasures many remembrances of the kindness extended to her by the people of Russia, in admoyt every station of life. The programme for Wednesday's concert will be published to-morrow, and will include a number of gems from the singer's extensive repertoire. The booking is good, and the Ihouse is sure to be a' big one.. Those who like a good seat should at once visit H. I. Jones and Son's.