AMUSEMENTS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16035, 28 January 1920, Page 10

AMUSEMENTS.

RESTORING THE WAR ZONE..

NEW ZEALANDERS’ CONTRIBUTION.

Perhaps one of the finest tributes paid by the people of London to Britain’s Allies was that stupendous effort in February last to raise funds to restore the gardens and orchards of the devastated areas of France and Belgium, made by the Royal Horticultural Society. Held in the beautiful gardens of Chelsea for sis days, this wonderful fete attracted people from all over England. To attempt to describe theexhibits or the beauty of the gardens is impossible in a small space, but they proved an eye-opener to all colonials present. Connected with the fete was a New Zealand, stall, and close to it was a “Go as you please” tent, in which half-hour performances were given throughout, the day and the evening, with a universal charge of 3s 6d. This drew packed attendances during the six days, so one can imagine a large sum was realised by this one effort alone. It will interest our readers to know that the performers selected to provide this entertainment were New Zealand soldiers, and those soldiers were the Kiwis, who are to appear at the Opera House on Friday and Saturday next. It may be mentioned just here that the Kiwis are not thinking of themselves only during their present tour, and with a kindly spirit which all will appreciate they are visiting the Jubilee Home for old people on Saturday afternoon next, when they will entertain the old folk with one of their happy “Go as you please” performances. The box plans for their Opera House season are at H. I. Jones and Son’s.