Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Theatrical agent, and collector of entertainment programmes and posters. He was the son of Thomas Cabot and his wife Catherine Amelia. Thomas Cabot is listed as a baker at 36 Abel Smith Street Wellington, in Wises directory for 1906. Charles left the family bakery business and began with the Empire Picture Company in 1911-1912, then toured with circuses as a theatrical agent. He married Beatrice Eva Sutton in 1913. In 1914 he was the touring manager for Barton's Circus (See his advertisement in the Ashburton Guardian on 16 November 1914, page 1), and for Sole Bros Circus in December 1921. Wises directory for 1927 shows him living at 154A Taranaki Street, Wellington. He acted as agent for Carter the Great during his 1933 tour of New Zealand (See Evening Post, 23 November 1933, Page 18). After the Depression he also did publicity for pantomimes and variety shows. He was stage door keeper at Wellington Opera House for the last 18 years of his working life. Part of his collection was given to the Alexander Turnbull Library in 1978, while another part was sold to Norm Nielsen, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. in the late 1990s.

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Wirths' Circus :The greatest show on earth! Wirths' [sic] magnificent new all star Circ...

Date: 1964

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Circus-1964-01

Description: Shows a clown's head bursting out of a paper hoop, with scenes from the Big Top in the background, including, trapeze artists, a chimpanzee with a pill-box hat, elephants and horseback acrobats. Attached sheet at the top announces that Sole Bros and Wirths' Combined Circus & Zoo arrives from record breaking sessions in Australia. There is a managerial note: "Contrary to rumours circulating through New Zealand, Sole Bros & Wirths combined Circus & Zoo have no connection with any show carrying similar names - Sole Bros or Wirths have not toured New Zealand since 1962". Poster must predate July 1967, as prices are in shillings. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 830 x 375 mm, with attached sheet at top, 260 x 370 mm, making total dimensions of 1065 x 375 mm.

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Wellington Town Hall :After six smashing months in Australia, it's welcome back home to...

Date: 1959

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd; Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Music-1959-01

Description: Shows an arrangement of text above and below a group portrait of the original Howard Morrison Quartet. Printed by Wright & Jaques, Auckland. Two copies available. Dated by perpetual calendar. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 736 x 336 mm.

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Nippon Times (Japan) :Unconditional surrender by Japs completed at 20-minute ceremony; ...

Date: 1945 - 1947

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-D-WAR-WII-Japan-1947-01

Description: Shows a masthead for the "Nippon Times" above a map of Japan surrounded by cherry blossoms, peace doves flying, and the flags of Britain, America, Japan and New Zealand. Maurice Rooklyn the magician was in Japan in 1947, and may have been a member of the J Force. Charles Cabot the stage door manager at the Opera House, was a friend of Rooklyn. Inscriptions: Recto - top left - To Charles / Best Wishes from Rooklyn on Tour / Japan / 1947 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on silk scarf.. Physical Description: Colour print, on silk scarf 430 x 410 mm.

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St James Theatre, Wellington: C'Mon on stage. Get set New Zealand; here comes action! F...

Date: 1967

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-MUSIC-1967-01

Description: Arrangement of text and portraits of entertainers. These include: Peter Sinclair, Sandy Edmonds, Mr Lee Grant, Herma Keil, The Chicks, The Underdogs, Bobby Davis, and Sonny Day. There are smaller photos of Roger Skinner, Billy Karatiana, Jimmy Hill, and Brian Henderson. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 510 x 380 mm.

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Opera House (Wanganui) :Opera House Wanganui, Wed[nesday], April 21st. One concert only...

Date: 1948

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Music-1948-01

Description: An arrangement of text, with a head and shoulders portrait of the singer. Similar, except for venue, to other posters promoting Danny Morgan's performances at other New Zealand centres. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Wright & Jaques Ltd. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 1013 x 378 mm.

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Civic Theatre (Christchurch) :Civic Theatre, Christchurch, Thurs[day], April 15th. One ...

Date: 1948

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Music-1948-02

Description: An arrangement of text, with a head and shoulders portrait of the singer. Similar, except for venue, to other posters promoting Danny Morgan's performances at other New Zealand centres. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Wright & Jaques Ltd. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 1013 x 378 mm.

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Perry Bros Ltd (Circus) :Coming by special trains, Perry Bros. Ltd. grand centenary cir...

Date: 1939

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Geo Deslandes Ltd; Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Circus-Perry-1939-01

Description: An arrangement of text. The circus used special trains in New Zealand in late 1938 and for this reason this poster is dated as early 1939. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Geo Deslandes, Wellington Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, on sheet, 253 x 380 mm.

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Theatre Royal Timaru :Tuesday & Wednes[day], Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Stanley McKay has plea...

Date: 1939

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Willis & Aiken Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Variety-1939-02

Description: An arrangement of text, of varying type, in navy and red on white. With portraits of George Hurd, Stan Foley, and Nellie Kolle. Other performers include: Dolly and Scotty (Australia's premier dancing duo); The Resilients (crazy Continental "Knockabouts"); Barry Ross (fashion plate vocalist); Max Reddy (light comedian and dancer); Stella Collier (beautiful and charming soprano); The San Remos (brilliant hand balancers); Snowy Towers (clever mimic of screen stars); and clowns Assam, Pekoe, Souchon & Congo.. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 1015 x 380 mm.

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Various artists: [Posters for musical events and concerts held in New Zealand in the 19...

Date: 1960 - 1969

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Music-1960s

Description: Includes posters for: 1960: R J Kerridge presents Britain's most sensational stage personality! Lonnie Donegan and his group. Wellington Town Hall. 18-19 November [1960]. 1961: William Clauson, international troubadour, balladeer & guitarist extraordinary. Town Hall (Wellington?). 16 and 27 May [1961]. 1963: Howard Morrison Spectacular '63. 1964: Her Majesty's Scots Guards Band. 1964 New Zealand tour. Christchurch - Addington Raceway. 18 February [1964]. Billy J Kramer & the Dakotas. First N.Z. tour - 1964! The show with the big Mersey beat! Wellington Town Hall. 10 September [1964]. 1965: Kerridge Odeon presents the celebrated international pianist Fou T'Song. Wellington Town Hall. 11 and 15 May [1965]. Auckland appearance in association with Auckland Festival Society. 1966: Kerridge Odeon presents the Vera Lynn show, starring the incomparable Vera Lynn; the man with the golden trumpet Eddie Calvert. Town Hall Wellington. 24-26 February [1966]. It's Welcome back to "the most handsome couple in show business". Kerridge Odeon presents an evening with Nina and Frederik, entertainers par excellence. 1966 New Zealand tour. Three nights only. Christchurch Majestic Theatre. 15-17 September [1966]. 1967: Kerridge Odeon presents Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Wellington Town Hall. 28, 30 September 1967. Kerridge Odeon presents the Kenneth McKellar Show, starring "The Voice of Scotland" Kenneth McKellar, star of the 1966 Royal Command performance. Wellington St James Theatre. 14-15, 17 April [1967]. ca 1968: Fullers Entertainment Bureau presents coming soon direct from television to you! The Country Touch - Tex Morton, Big Mike Durney, Chris & Paddy, Rusty Greaves, Gray Bartlett, Val Proctor ... one night only [ca 1968] Kerridge Odeon presents for the publick edification and amazement Mister Acker Bilk and Her Majesty's servants the Paramount Jazz Band. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 1-3 April [1963 or 1968?]. Chopin recital by New Zealand's most distinguished solo pianist Maurice Till. One night only. Wellington Town Hall march 14th [ca 1967-1969] 1968: The Kenny Ball Show. Wellington Town Hall. 15-16 October [1968]. C'Mon 68. Wow, It's all happening again! (see child record for detail) The Maria Dallas Country Show, with Tex Morton, Maria Dallas, Gerry Merito, "Big" Mike Durney [1968] Judith Durham sings for you in person. St James Theatre Wellington. 26-27 November [1968]. (2 copies) Kerridge Odeon presents Nina and Frederik. Wellington Town Hall 21-22 October 1968 (2 copies, plus two on card) An evening with the great Romantics. The golden age of the piano. Maurice Till plays the music of Chopin, Schumann, Liszt. Direction Kerridge Odeon. Wellington Town Hall, 4th March [1968] (2 copies) 1969: Little Singers of Tokyo in person. 25 Japanese boys and girls. Town Hall July 29-30 [1969?] (3 copies) The Slim Dusty Show. St James Theatre Wellington. 7 May [1969]. (2 copies) The Irish Rovers. The "Unicorn" singers in person. Two New Zealand concerts only! Auckland Town Hall 3 February; Wellington Town Hall 4 February [1969]. (2 copies) Supreme Productions (South-East Asia) Ltd presents Supreme Spectacular '69; a concert of gospel and sacred music. Lang Sisters and Paul Mickelson. Wellington Town Hall. 26 April 1969. South American Fiesta. John Rowles Allison Durbin. Winter Show Building, Friday 28 February [1969] Quantity: 23 colour photo-mechanical print(s) plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on card, sizes varying under 500 mm.

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Civic Theatre (Christchurch) :Trevor King presents "1951 - the Year of the Stars" Cente...

Date: 1951

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Variety-1951-01

Description: Arrangement of text with extra yellow label stuck diagonally over, stating "Every Thursday night - 8 p.m. - Box plans at D.I.C. Location confirmed in "Press" (Christchurch) for 1 February 1951. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screenprint on poster, 763 x 333 mm.

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On the stage, Trevor King proudly presents ... ROCK 'N' Roll stage show. Introducing Th...

Date: 1959

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Music-1959-01

Description: Cover shows the six members of the popular music band, the Supersonics, with guitars. The compere for the show was Roy Cook, and performers included: Bill Ramsay (comedian), Max Merritt and his Fabulous Meteors, Martha Malcolm (vocalist), Alby Barr (vocals), Christchurch Teenagers Club Rock Dancers, Paul Walden (HMV recording star), Downey & Smith (comedians), Judy Clancy (piano accordion), Rod Webb & Ernie Stewart. Programme printed in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Programme, 8 pages 227 x 147 mm.

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Various artists: [Posters and programmes for musical events and concerts held in New Ze...

Date: 1940 - 1949

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Music-1940s

Description: Includes posters for: Don't miss the additional concerts by David Clark, famous English baritone, and Edna Clark, brilliant English soprano at the Wellington Town Hall, 11th and 12th July [1945] Begg's Celebrity Artists Co presents Peter Dawson, the world's most popular baritone, and Clarence Black, noted pianist of Sydney. Wellington Town Hall, 8-9 July 1946. (Portrait of Dawson) Todd Duncan, baritone, star (portrait). Three glorious concerts. At the piano William Allen. Town Hall Wellington. 3, 7, 10 August 1946. (2 copies) Alexander Levitoff presents Isador Goodman, celebrated pianist (portrait). Only two concerts prior to first world tour. Town Hall. 17 & 19 July 1945. (2 copies - 1 paper, 1 card) World tour of Robin Jansen, distinguished overseas virtuoso of the piano, in a brilliant repertoire including the works of Chopin & Beethoven. Programme no 3 [1940s] Rawdon Blandford presents Robin Jansen, eminent piano virtuoso (portrait), following a triumphant overseas tour. Town Hall. 23 , 26, 28 March [1946]. Lili Kraus, international celebrity pianist (portrait). "She has heroism as well as tenderness in heart and fingers". One public concert only. Wellington Town Hall. 27 July 1946. Another night of opera with the Marottas (portraits) at the Town Hall, Tuesday 7th November 1944. Henryk Mierowski, celebrated Polish pianist (silhouette portrait). Town Hall Wellington. 25 June, also 28 June [1947]. J & N Tait have the honor to present the world-famous pianist Benno Moiseiwitsch in his fifth Australian tour (portrait). One gala concert prior to departure for Europe. Grand Opera House. 24 August [1948] Begg's Celebrity Artists Co presents the beautiful British and Continental soprano ... Angela Parselles and Lettie Keyes the brilliant Australian pianist. Wellington Town Hall, 11 & 14 May [1946] Rosina Raisbeck, one of the great singers of our time (portrait). Grand farewell recital. Town Hall. 22 May [1947]. (2 copies) International Attractions present Jan Rubini, the world famous composer and conductor (portrait), assisted by Vassili Ilster, noted Russian pianist, in a grand tour of New Zealand. Farewell recital. Town Hall. 13 July [1946]. Solomon, Britain's master pianist (portrait), (by arrangement with Harold Holt Ltd London). Farewell recital. Town Hall. 12 September 1946. Flying world concert tour by the famous French singer Georges Thill, leading operatic tenor from the "Paris Grand Opera". (portrait). At the piano Marcel Lorber. Two concerts. Wellington Town Hall, 9 & 12 October [1946]. John Charles Thomas, celebrated American baritone (portrait). Town Hall Wellington, commencing Saturday 26 July [1947]. Alexander Levitoff presents the Ambassadress of art, the Epress of song, acclaimed as "The most glorious recitalist", Ninon Vallin, famous French soprano (portrait). Two glorious concerts. Town Hall. 4 - 11 June [1947]. (2 copies) Wellington's Centennial Musical Festival. Famous overseas artists in popular prgrammes. Centennial Festival orchestra. Music week. Opera House and Town Hall 22 - 29 June [1940]. Wellington Provincial Council [and] N.Z. Centennial Organization. [Portraits of Isobel Baillie, Heddle Nash, Raymond Beatty, Gladys Ripley, Oscar Natzke, Frank Bermingham, and conductor Andersen Tyrer]. (2 copies) Young Hawkes Bay Trio (Renais Gage, Tom and Marie Gannaway). Wellington Town Hall. 10 May [1947]. Quantity: 18 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on card, sizes varying under 500 mm.

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Joe Brown presents :The 1972 Country and Western stage show, a living legend of the mos...

Date: 1972

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Music-1972-01

Description: Shows five photographs of the performers involved in the show, including John Hore, Eddie Low, Beverley Lee, Alex Wishart, Jim McNaught, The Rumour, and Les Thomas (this last not pictured). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 539 x 370 mm.

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Canadian National Auto Circus. See Ford cars in action - "The greatest show on wheels!"...

Date: 1969 - 1976

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-H-CABOT-Circus-1970-01

Description: Poster for a car circus event in which one could "see cars jump 60 feet through the air; see star driver from the film 'Diamonds are forever'" and see motocyclists on a high wire. Illustration shows clowns, women trapeze artists, Ford Escort, Ford Cortina and Ford Capri cars in action. This event was not probably performed in New Zealand. Poster must date from 1969 onwards because the Ford Capri was first built in 1969. The Ford Escort was first produced in 1968. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 1520 x 1010 mm.

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[Theatre programmes collected by Charles Cabot, for variety, comedy, and music-hall sho...

Date: 1900 - 1929

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1900/1929

Description: Includes programmes for the following: 1909: The Gaiety Theatre (Fitzroy, Sydney). Programme for week commencing 13 March 1909 (With "Red white and blue" - Will Robey, Harry Leggett, Dick Stead, Ernest Pitcher, et al; Great Miorama; Martin Sisters, Rogers Quartette, Walter Whyte, Maggie Fraser and Master Percy, the Do-Re-Mi, Dick Stead, Con Moreni, Ernest Pitcher) 1910: Brennan's National Vaudeville Entertainers. Programme for week ending Friday April 29th 1910. Victoria Theatre Newcastle (With Will Gilbert, Wally Edwards, Jack Kearns, Rance Smith, Art Slavin, Chas Ryder, Gibson Girls, Lily Vockler, Walter Whyte, Mabeele, Will Gilbert, Pearl Livingstone, Ernest Delevale, Seyffer Twins, the Great Miorama) John Fuller & Son. Vaudeville. [Auckland] Opera House, [1910]. (With orchestra of Will Robey, Jack Knowles, E Martin, Geo Scott, Les Scott; soprano Beryl Gilman, Pedros Brothers, Harry Sadler, Addie & Rose Rosebuds, Les and George Scott, Guillaume Baby & Co). Programme (Pink cover) John Fuller & Son. Vaudeville. [Auckland] Opera House, [1910]. (With orchestra of Will Robey, Jack Knowles, E Martin, Geo Scott, Les Scott; equilibrist Jack West; soprano Beryl Gilman, Harry Sadler, Addie & Rose Rosebuds, Les and George Scott, Guillaume Baby & Co, the British Biograph). Programme (Green cover) Gaiety Theatre Melbourne. Brennan's National Vaudeville Entertainers. Programme for week commencing 13 August 1910 (With "Beautiful Venice", comedian Jack Kearns, Do-Re-Mi eccentric musical clowns, Delavale and Gilbert, great Miorama, comedian Nat Clifford, Lily Vockler, Guillaume Baby & Co) Theatre Royal Brisbane. Programme for week commencing 5 November 1910 (With Ted Holland's Vaudeville Entertainers, 307th week: Ward Lear, Fred Weller, Ted Herberte, Will Rhodesbury, Jack Heller; Adele Montague, Percy Mackay, Do-Re-Mi Trio, May Lewis, Gale & Sadie, Heller & Weller, Two Westons, the Russells, Two Rhodesburys, Essie Jennings, American Vitagraph) Theatre Royal, Brisbane. Programme for week commencing 19 November 1910. (With Ted Holland's Vaudeville Entertainers: Minstrels Tod Tutty, Con Carroll, Ted Herberte, Will Rhodesbury, Jack Heller; May Lewis, the Raleighs, Pearl Livingstone, Gale and Sadie, Percy Mackay, Do-Re-Mi Trio, Two Westons, Two Rhodesburys, The Russells, Essie Jennings, the American Vitagraph) 1911: Fuller's Vaudeville Co. Programme for week ending 21 January 1911. Theatre Royal Wellington (With minstrels Will Robey, Gus Deno, Albert Mather, Tim Howard, George Walton; contralto Cecile Stephano; The Gison Girls Eva and Ruby; The British Biograph; Miss Jollie Coleman (trapeze), Guillaume Baby and Co; Jules and Marzon, athletes)(2 copies) Fuller's Vaudeville Co. Programme for week ending 4 March [1911]. Theatre Royal Wellington (With minstrels Arthur Elliott, Sid Johns, Wally Dawson, Bob Harper; Daphne Leslie, Miss Cecile Stephano, Ruby Wallace, Lilian Loftus, the Elliott Sisters and Little Huia, the Do-Re-Mi Trio, Elma Anderson, Fanny Halle, Maud Fanning, Ardell, Horace Dentice, Guillaume Baby & Co, the British Biograph) Royal Hippodrome (Belfast). The world-renowned Paul Cinquevalli, Miss Harriet Rose, Selby & Myres, Silvo, Mackinnon's Scottish Meisters, Arthur Albert, H A Griffiths and Victoria Carmen, Tom E Dean, Miss Mary Mayfren's Company in "The yellow fang". 7 August 1911 (Photographic coopy of flyer or poster) 1915: Harry Rickard's Tivoli Theatres Limited. New Tivoli Theatre, Albert Square Brisbane. Programme for week commencing 11 Sept. 1915 (With Tivoli Orchestra, Vaude & Verne, Rochez's Monkeys, Herbert Winter, Lee * Lionel, Russian Eccentrics, Farrell & Veroll, May Belle, James E Britt, Bioscope) 1919: "Te Koa" (Soldier entertainers). Direct from France. Trench humour. Trench wit. Trench pathos. This brilliant combination of Returned Soldier Artists will appear at Hunterville, Thursday Oct[ober] 30. [1919]. 1920s: Fama's Amusements (NZ Theatrical Enterprises). Proprietor & General manager Tano Fama. Advance and general publicity manager Bert Bolton. [Letterhead paper] 1921: Theatre Magazine. Sydney, 1 February 1921. Are contortionists born or made; the genesis of Ferry the frog (Magazine article). 1922: Tivoli (Capetown). Programme; a company of speciality vaudeville artists, for week commencing 30 August 1922 (Orchestra, African mirror, Zona & Milroy, Morvana, Colin & John Campbell, Madge Bilton & Max, Pathe's gazette, George Hurd, Inez & Dolly St Vincent, Weir & Poole) 1923: Theatre Royal, coming ... 11th, 12th, 13th 14th, 15th December the great sensational attraction! Now touring the world - Odiva and her seals, presented by Capt. C F Adams. Commercial Printing Co. Ltd [Pamphlet. 1923] 1924: Here at last! The world's greatest aerial artists. Mirano Bros and their world famous acts des aviation. Act No 1 The Flying Torpedo; Act no 2 Looping the loop. Act no. 3 - a series of unparalleled feats on the high perch. [1924?] 1927: NZ Theatrical & Vaudeville Agency (Charles Cabot). Mimeographed typescript letter announcing the opening of the agency. 24 June 1927 1929: Winter Show First time here. The Pigmy woman from Africa. The world's smallest female. She is only 28 inches high, 27 years old. Children love Chilliwingi. [1929] Quantity: 19 programmes, brochures or fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 300 mm.

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Various artists: [Posters for musical events and concerts held in New Zealand in 1973]

Date: 1973

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Music-1973

Description: Includes posters for: Prestige Promotions proudly present in person, "a living legend", Johnny Cash (The man in black), June Carter, Carl Perkins, Carter family, the Tennessee Three. Saturday March 17th, Wellington Athletic Park [1973] Australia's dynamic Jeff St John in person. Lion Tavern, Molesworth Street; Wed August 8th-14th. New Zealand Breweries entertainment [1973] (2 copies) A Prestige Promotions presentation. An evening with Kamahl. Don't miss this marvellous family entertainment. Spcial guest star Shona Laing. [Christchurch Town Hall 25 November; Wellington Town Hall 26 November; Auckland Town Hall 28 November 1973] Kerridge Odeon & J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present Yehudi Menuhin and the Menuhin Festival Orchestra of London. March 1973 tour. Town Halls Auckland 27th & 28th; Wellington 29th; Dunedin 30th; Christchurch 31st [1973] (2 copies) Prestige Promotions & NZBC proudly present the Roger Whittaker Show; musical director David Fraser [poster with itinerary 6-28 March 1973] (2 copies) Quantity: 5 colour and b&w prints, plus some duplicates. Physical Description: Photolithographs on card, sizes varying under 500 mm.

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Various artists: [Posters for musical events and concerts held in New Zealand in the 19...

Date: 1937 - 1939

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Music-1930s

Description: Includes posters for: 1937: J & N Tait present General Platoff's world famous Don Cossack Choir & Russian dancers. Director N Kostrukoff. Grand Opera House, 31st July to 7th Auguest [1937] 1938: Tibbett, world's greatest baritone, the idol of millions. Two concerts only, Wellington Town Hall, Thursday Aug. 11th, Saturday Aug. 13th [1938]. Tibbett, world's greatest baritone, the idol of millions. Star of opera, concert and screen. Opera House Palmerston North, one concert only, Saturday September 3rd [1938] (2 copies) 1939: Glamorous! Famous international radio and concert star, Brazilian sporano-guitarist in person, Olga Coelho. By arrangement with A J Tait. National Broadcasting Service Y.A. stations, Aug & Sept 1939. G Deslandes Ltd Print. The renowned Vienna Mozart Boys' Choir, conductor Georg Gruber ... in their unique presentation of operettas in costume. Town Hall, commencing Wednesday April 26 [1939] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on card, sizes varying under 500 mm.

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Various artists: [Posters for musical events and concerts held in New Zealand in 1974]

Date: 1974

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Music-1974

Description: Includes posters for: Barry McGuire with his eight piece American band on New Zealand tour. Chara Promotions present . Wed 3 April 8.15 pm, Wellnigton Town Hall. Auckland Festival attraction [itinerary at lower left, 23 March - 6 April 1974] (2 copies) Direct from the Elton John tour, The La De Da's + full supporting acts. "Rock and Roll Sandwich". Wellington Town Hall 7.30 Sat. Mar. 2; Christchurch Town Hall, 7.30 Sun. Mar. 3 [1974] (2 copies) For all the family, the John Rowles Show, also starring the Yandall Sisters and Bill Fillman & "Friends". Presented by Prestige Promotions in association with the NZBC. [North Island itinerary, 27 March - 9 April 1974]. The Peddlers, by public demand, direct from London. 5th NZ tour [Itinerary 4-26 February 1974]. A Prestige Promotions presentation Prestige Promotions and the NZBC proudly present, returing by public demand, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - the Daddy's [sic] of the Blues, direct from USA! From the London Palladium, Kerridge Odeon / J C Williamson Theatres Ltd / Aztec Services present Des O'Connor entertains. [Auckland Town Hall 8-9 October; Wellington St James Theatre 10-11 October; Christchurch Town Hall 12-13 October; Regent Theatre Dunedin 14 october 1974] (2 copies) NZBC and Prestige Promotions proudly present the Val Doonican Show. Special guest star Bal Moane. [Itinerary 4-23 February 1974] The Daniel Boone Show, another Prestige Promotions presentation in association with NZBC. Plus our own hilarious Bulldog Allstar Goodtime Band with sensational British group Dillinger [Itinerary 2-16 June 1974] UBA Promotions proudly presents the Jimmie Rodgers Show [Itinerary 9 October - 4 November 1974] UBA Promotions proudly presents direct from his smash concert tour of the United states of America, Mr Entertainment himself, Lonnie Donegan and his band! Lower Hutt Town Hall, Monday November 11th [1974] (2 copies, plus another copy with "November 10th 1974 to December 8th 1974 written in the blank space) Quantity: 10 colour photo-mechanical print(s) plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on card, sizes varying under 500 mm.

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Various artists: [Posters for musical events and concerts held in New Zealand in 1970]

Date: 1970

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Music-1970

Description: Includes posters for: Kerridge Odeon presents Kiri Te Kanawa. Kiri in concert. Triumphantly returning home ... At the piano, Barbara Connelly. Wellington Town Hall, Tues & Sat 3 & 7 March, at 8.15 pm. Book at D.I.C. [1970] (2 copies) Kerridge Odeon presents the John Rowles show, with Lyn Barnett, Steve Carswell and the Big Showband, musical director Dougie Reece. Wellington Town Hall, Tuesday 10th March [1970] Kerridge Odeon & J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present the Vienna Boys' Choir coming soon. Town Hall [1970] (3 copies) Hey Sports! I'd tied me kangaroo down ... Kerridge odeon presents an evening wioth Rolf Harris, direct from capacity houses on sensational Australian tour. Gray Bartlett and the Show Band. Wellington St James Theatre, 10-11 April [1970] J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents Jacques Loussier Trio play Bach - "Music on a razor's edge". Dazzling jazz on a theme by Bach. Wellington Town Hall 30th May [1970] (3 copies) Quantity: 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s) plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on card, sizes varying under 500 mm.

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Various artists: [Posters for musical events and concerts held in New Zealand in 1972]

Date: 1972

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Music-1972

Description: Includes posters for: NZBC and Prestige Promotions proudly present the Val Doonican Show - for all the family. Special guest star Suzanne. [Itinerary 16 - 29 October 1972] Williamson-Edgley Theatres Limited presents Ernesto Bitetti, guitar virtuoso, in concert. Auckland Town Hall 26 August; Wellington St James Theatre 29 August; Adelaide Town Hall 31 August; City Hall Brisbane 1 September; Sydney Town Hall 2 September; Canberra Theatre 6 September; Melbourne Town Hall 9-12 September; Winthrop Hall Perth 15 September [1972] (2 copies) Williamson-Edgley and Kerridge-Odeon present "An evening with John Boulter", golden-voiced tenor of the Black and White Minstrel Show, for the first time in New Zealand. Wellington Town Hall, 20 and 22 Mar[ch 1972]. (2 copies) Williamson-Edgley and Kerridge-Odeon present the Charlie Byred Trio. Auckland Town Hall 24 and 27 March; Wellnigton Town Hall 25 March [1972] (2 copies) Williamson-Edgley and Kerridge-Odeon present Kenneth McKellar in concert. Scotland's international tenor with Rita Morris, brilliant young british coloratura soprano. Wellington Town Hall, 5 and 7 April [1972]. (2 copies) Williamson-Edgley and Kerridge-Odeon present Kenneth McKellar in concert. Scotland's international tenor. Wellington Town Hall. One concert only: Wed., Nov 15 [1972?] (2 copies) Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s) plus some duplicates.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on card, sizes varying under 500 mm.