Christchurch Orchestral Society

Date: 1916

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1916

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Town Hall Concert Chamber (Wellington). 7 June 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Proprietary Ltd. The Pink Dandies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 3 July 1916. [Programme]. Edward Branscombe Pty Limited. The Pink Dandies. Country tour. [July 1916]. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land" in five acts. Grand Opera House. 28-29 July 1916. [Programme]. Miss Gladys Campbell and pupils. "Sunset land". Grand Opera House Wellington. 29 August 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. "Charley's Aunt". Grand Opera House Wellington. 23-25 March 1916. [Programme]. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. Direction Messrs C Bentley Russell and Norman Aitken. "Charley's aunt". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 22-26 April 1916. [Programme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21 June 1916. [Proramme]. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 August 1916. [Programme]. "Les Cloches de Corneville". Producer Mr Tom Pollard. Profits to be handed over to the Otago Women's Patriotic Associaition. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 May 1916. [Programme]. Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". Country tour. June 1916. [Programme]. The Irish singing comedian Allen Doone, supported by the charming American actress Miss Edna Keeley, in "The Colleen Bawn". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12-14 July 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone and Edna Keeley, in "O'Leary, V.C.", "The Colleen Bawn", "The Bold Soger Boy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 July 1916. Allen Doone. "The Bold Soger Boy", and "O'Leary, V.C.". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "The Colleen Bawn" and "The Bold Soger Boy". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 August 1916. [Programme] Allen Doone. "O'Leary, V.C.". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 26 August 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 24-29 April 1916. Programme. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. Assisting artists: Pauline Bindley (soprano), Florence Scapini (violinist), Harold Whittle (pianist). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4-5 May 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 13-16 May 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault, the world's greatest concert tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 6 June 1916. [Programme flyer]. Paul Dufault. Theatre Royal Christchurch. [7 or 8 June 1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Grand Opera House Wellington. 10 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 23-24 June 1916. [Programme] Paul Dufault. Three farewell concerts. Grand Opera House Wellington. 11-14 November 1916. [Programme]. Paul Dufault. Three concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 15-18 December [1916. Programme]. Paul Dufault. Farewell to Paul Dufault. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 12-20 December 1916. [Programme]. Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 August 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician and full company of vaudeville stars. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 16 September 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 October 1916. [Programme] Horace Goldin, the world's greatest magician. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 October 1916. [Programme] Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera season. (Il Trovatore, La Traviata, Cavalleria Rusticana, I Pagliacci, Lucia de Lammermoor. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5-9 December 1916. [Programme]. Robert Greig and Beatrice Holloway, in a Grand Comedy Attraction. ("Seven keys to Baldpate", A pair of sixes", "The travelling salesman"). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 1-3 May 1916. [Programme]. "H.M.S. Pinafore" in aid of naval heroes & Red Cross Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17-19 July 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in three farcical comedies, "The Boomerang", "It pays to advertise", and "Twin beds". Grand Opera House. 23 October 1916. [Programme] Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "The Boomerang", "Twin beds". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 November 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "Twin beds". Country tour. 1916. [Programme]. Hale Hamilton and Myrtle Tannehill in "It pays to advertise", "Twin beds", "The Boomerang". His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland. 9 December 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [29 March - 15 April 1916. Programme]. Sydney James and his Royal Strollers. Grand Opera House. Easter 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 May 1916. [Programme]. Sydney James and his famous Royal Strollers. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 19 May 1916. [Programme] Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Commencing Easter Saturday. [Programme]. Julius Knight. "Under fire". Country tour 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Princess Theatre Dunedin. 18 May 1916. [Programme]. Julius Knight and a powerful dramatic company in the Great War play "Under fire". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 May 1916. [Programme] Philip Lytton presents "The Waybacks at home and in town". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 25 November 1916. [Programme]. Stanley McKay's Pantomime Coy in "Boy Blue". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 Feb (or 11 April? or both?) 1916. [Programme]. Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present their Juvenile Pantomime Company in "A daughter of the gods". In aid of Belgium Relief Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 21-23 November 1916. [Programme] Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop present an original pantomime entitle "The Sleeping Beauty" in aid of the Canterbury Patriotic Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1916. Programme]. Alfred Mirovitch & Michael Piastro (piano & violin). Two farewell concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28 and 30 October 1916. [Programme] Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company. "Peg o' my Heart". Grand Opera House Wellington. 11 October 1916. [Programme, with head a shoulders portrait of actress Sara Allgood in the front cover] Messr's J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [28 October 1916. Programme]. J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my heart". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18 November 1916. [Programme with half length portrait of actress Sara Allgood on the front cover]. Messrs J & N Tait's New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Theatre Royal Christchurch. [29 November 1916. Programme]. Messrs J & N Tait present their New English Comedy Company in "Peg o' my Heart". Country tour. 1916. [Programme] New Musical Comedy Company. "So long, Letty!". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. The Norwoods, hypnotists. The greatest laugh producing show on earth. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30 September 1916. [Programme] The Norwoods. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [19 October 1916. Programme]. Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20-21 October 1916. [Programme] Peter Pan Ballet and Wild Flowers, presented by Miss Estelle Beere. Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 January 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Company. "Our Miss Gibbs", "Gypsy love". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Royal Comic Opera Coy in "The Dancing Mistress", "Our Miss Gibbs", "The Quaker Girl", "Ma Mie Rosette". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 February 1916. [Programme]. The Royal Dramatic and Comedy Co Ltd present "Madame X". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18 November 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Madame X". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 2 December 1916. [Programme]. Royal Dramatic and Comedy Company Ltd. "Are you a mason?" Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 December 1916. [Programme]. Miss Muriel Starr in "Bought and paid for", "Nobody's widow", "Under cover". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 February 1916. [Programme]. Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 10 July 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House. 2 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntotosh's famous Tivoli Follies. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 16 August 1916. [Programme] Hugh D McIntosh's famous Tivoli Follies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 August 1916. [Programme] The Tivoli Concert Party. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19-20 September 1916. [Programme] Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. "San Toy". Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 August 1916. [Programme] Wharenui Juveniles, assisted by pupils of Mr R Mounsey. Red Cross concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 June 1916. [Programme]. Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 8 August 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakesperian [sic] Company. Country tour. [August 1916]. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and Miss Frediswyde Hunter-Watts. Tercentenary Shakespearian Co. "Hamlet", "The Merchant of Venice", "Twelfth night", "Romeo and Juliet", "As you like it", "Othello". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 September 1916. [Programme] Allan Wilkie and company. [Same repertoire]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 18-24 october 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza. Country tour 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". Grand Opera House Wellington. 21 June 1916. [Programme] J C Williamson Ltd present their gorgeous annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 17 July 1916. [Programme] (2 copies) J C Williamson Ltd. Gorgeous annual pantomime "Mother Goose". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2-5 August 1916. [Programme]. J C Williamson Ltd present their "all merry and bright" gorgeous record-breaking annual pantomime extravaganza "Mother Goose". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 7 August 1916. Programme. YMCA Gymnastic Carnival. Grand Opera House Wellington. 4 November 1916. [Programme]. The Florence Young Coy. "The Climax". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 4 January 1916. [Programme]. Quantity: 86 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1962

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1962

Description: Includes: Claudio Arrau. Solo recital. Direction NZBC. 1962. Programme (2 copies) Albyn Singers. Choral recital (With June Taylor, cellist; Robert Issell, violinist). Art Gallery, 17 November 1962. Programme Auckland Chamber Music Society. Ruggiero Ricci (violin); Janetta McStay (piano). Town Hall, 18 August 1962. Flier The 14th Auckland Festival. "Der Rosenkavalier Auckland Society for Contemporary Music. Stravinsky, Honegger, Casella, Maconie (With Francis Rosner, John Hyatt, Ken Wilson, Gordon Skinner, Lewisson Campbell, Diana Stephenson, William Trussell, Ronald Tremain). Auckland City Art Gallery, 1 July 1962. Programme. Auckland String Players. 1962 subscription concert 1. St Kentigern College 27 March; Auckland City Art Gallery 29 March; Hamilton 31 March [1962]. Programme Gina Bachauer. First New Zealand tour. Programmes 1-3 in one booklet (2 copies) National Orchestra and Gina Bachauer. Concert. Wellington Town Hall, 23 June [1962] Flier / programme "Gaspard de la nuit". Translation of words to be sung by Gina Bachauer in her recital. Flier. Kerridge Odeon presents Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. First New Zealand tour 1962. Programme (2 copies) Chamber Players of Wellington. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, 1 May 1962. Programme / flier (2 copies) Shura Cherkassky. New Zealand tour under the auspices of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Boy Choristers of Christchurch Cathedral, conductor C Foster Browne; accompanist John Jennings. Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber, 3 September 1962. programme Christchurch Liederkranzchen. Twenty-eighth season, second subscription concert. Canterbury University Hall, 10 October 1962. Programme Christchurch Orchestral Society Inc. Final concert for 1962. University of Canterbury Hall, 8 December 1962. Programme Peter Cooper. Piano recital. Civic Theatre [Christchurch], 21 March [1962?]. Programme Lauris Elms (contralto) in a recital of songs by Handel, Duparc and Dvorak. Accompanied by Margaret Nielsen (piano). Concert Chamber Wellington, 4 July [1962]. Flier only Four Hundred Club Wanganui. Second subscription concert. Violin recital by Ruggiero Ricci, accompanist Janetta McStay. Concert Chamber Wanganui Memorial Hall, 26 July 1962. Programme / flier Kenneth Goodman, celebrated Negro organist. [Concert tour 1962]. Programme Huntly Ladies Choir, assisted by Huntly Drama Club. Concert. Huntly College Hall, 11 October 1962. Programme Valeri Klimov. [Accompanied by pianist] Vladimir Yampolsky. Direction NZBC. Programme beginning with Sonata no. 1 in D by Beethoven (autographed) Valeri Klimov. [Accompanied by pianist] Vladimir Yampolsky. Direction NZBC. Programme beginning with Sonata no. 3 in E by Bach (2 copies( Valeri Klimov. A musical storm from the Russian horizon! Wellington concerts 17 and 20 October [1962]. Flier only (2 copies) Leonid Kogan [Russian violinist]. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 11 June 1962. programme Leonid Kogan [Russian violinist]. Auckland Town Hall, 12 June 1962. Programme Lili Kraus. [Concert under auspices of NZBC. ca 1962?]. Programme beginning with Chromatic fantasia and fugue Lili Kraus. [Concert under auspices of NZBC. ca 1962?]. Programme beginning with Beethoven's sonata in E, Op 109 J & N Tait by arrangement with A Sarfati, J Clairjois and A Guerbilsky present The Little Singers of Paris. First New Zealand tour 1962. Programme (2 copies) The Little Singers of Paris. Her Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 16-24 March 1962. Flier only (2 copies) The Little Singers of Paris. Extra concerts. Opera House Palmerston North, 9-10 March 1962. Flier only A classical guitar recital by Antonio Losada. Concert Chamber Wellington, 3 July 1962. Pamphlet / booking form (2 copies) A classical guitar recital by Antonio Losada. Museum Lecture Theatre, 28 April 1962. Programme J & N Tait present the world famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin and his sister Hephzibah Menuhin the noted concert pianist. Two memorable concerts with the National Orchestra. Wellington Town Hall, 15 and 17 February 1962. Flier with photographs J & N Tait present the world famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin and his sister Hephzibah Menuhin the noted concert pianist. Joint recital. Wellington Town Hall, 15 February; Auckland Town Hall, 19 February 1962. Programme (2 copies, one autographed on front cover by Yehudi Menuhin) J & N Tait present Yehudi Menuhin and (by special arrangement with the New Zealand Broadcasting Service) The National Orchestra. Town Hall Wellington 17 February; Town Hall Auckland 21 February 1962. Programme (2 copies) Music of India. Yamini Krishnamurti (dancer), Keramatullah Khan (tabla player), Radhika Mohan Maitra (sarod player), Nirmalendu Chowdhury (folk singer), Arunachalm Palaiswamy (mridangam accompanist), Jyotishmati Krishnamurti (vocal accompaniment). Concert Chamber wellington, 8 October 1962, direction NZBC. Programme (2 copies) National Residential Brass Band Training School. Adult Education Department, University of canterbury, 18-23 August 1962. Brochure printed by Caxton press. New Plymouth City band Inc proudly present their Annual Queen's Birthday Weekend Band festival featuring the Band of the Royal New Zealand Artillery, director of music Captain F B Smyth. New Plymouth, 2-3 June 1962. Programme (2 copies) Harry M Miller presents an evening with Patrick O'Hagan [and] Teresa Duffy. New Zealand tour, September-October 1962. Programme Palmerston North Youth Orchestra. First concert 1962. Opera House Palmerston North, 16 July 1962. Programme Ruggiero Ricci and Janetta McStay. Recital. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 6 August 1962. Programme (autographed on title page by both performers) Bela Siki. Your favourite pianist returns. Bela Siki, the poet of the piano. One solo concert only [Wellington?] Town Hall, 11 July [1962]. Flier / programme (2 copies) The NZBS is happy to announce the eagerly-awaited return of Bela Siki. Brochure / booking form only. Choirs of St Margaret's College and Christ's College with the John Ritchie String Orchestra. Civic Theatre, 9 August 1962. Programme The Stenberg Recital Contest. Judge Mr John Hopkins. Auckland Town Hall, 14 April 1962. Programme Gillian Weir. Piano recital. Concert Chamber Wanganui War Memorial, 30 May 1962. Programme / flier Harry M Miller presents an evening with Inia Te Wiata. New Zealand tour 1962 [with pianist Maurice Till]. Programme Wellington Primary Schools' Music Festival Association presents its Musical Festival. Conductor Geoffrey H Wilson (District Advisor on School Music); accompanist Isabelle Graham; organist Robert Pether. Wellington Town Hall, 3 October 1962. Programme Camilla Williams [accompanied by Maurice Till]. Concert [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Camilla Williams [accompanied by Maurice Till]. Direction NZBC. Programme and flier/ programme for Wellington concert at Town Hall, 7 June 1962. Quantity: 25 album(s) Album(s). 13 flyers. Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: 1930 - 1950 - 1965 - 1940 - 1959

From: [Music and theatre programmes collected by Mr William Barsby. ca 1915-1967].

By: Christchurch Orchestral Society

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-Barsby-Festivals

Description: Includes: 1930: Second annual children's Festival of Music. Four concerts, the first three in the Civic Theatre (Christchurch), the 4th in the Caledonian Hall. 20-23 October 1930. Programme. 1940: Centennial music competitions. Choirs and string quartets. Dominion finals. Judge Mr Andersen Tyrer. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington. 2 August 1940. Souvenir programme. 1950: Dunedin Music Festival. Season 1950. Souvenir programme. (2 copies) 1951: 1850 Canterbury Centennial 1950. New Zealand Broadcasting Service National Orchestra. Secondary schools and technical colleges. 15 March 1951. Programme. (2 copies) 1951: 1850 Canterbury Centennial 1950. New Zealand Broadcasting Service National Orchestra. Royal Christchurch Musical Society. 13 March 1951. Programme. 1951: 1850 Canterbury Centennial 1950. Six societies and National Orchestra. "Messiah". 17 March 1951. Programme. 1952: Dunedin Music Festival 1952. Main Town Hall Dunedin. 2-7 October 1952. Souvenir programme. 1953: Dunedin Music Festival 1953. Main Town Hall and Concert Chamber Dunedin. 19, 21, 22, 28 September 1953. Souvenir programme. 1955: Christchurch Civic Music Council and the New Zealand Broadcasting Service present a Chorla and Orchestral Festival. Chrsitchurch Harmonic Society [and] National Orchestra. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 September 1955. Programme. 1957: Lower Hutt Music and Drama Festival to celebrate the offical opening of the Town Hall. 6 April - 4 May 1957. Souvenir programme. 1958: Lower Hutt Festival. Town Hall and Little Theatre. 9 April - 10 May 1958. Programme. 1959: Palmerston North's first Festival of the Arts. 1 July - 1 August 1959. Souvenir programme. 1965: Pan-Pacific Arts Festival, Christchurch. 22 February - 6 March 1965. Programme. Quantity: 13 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes up to octavo size Provenance: Collected by Mr William Barsby, former bass player in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Donated by his daughter Mrs N B Wilkinson of Wellington in 1989.

Date: 1915 - 1924

From: [Music and theatre programmes collected by Mr William Barsby. ca 1915-1967].

By: Christchurch Orchestral Society

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-Barsby-COS

Description: Includes: 1915: Colosseum, Sunday, 23 May 1917: 4th concert (28 November) (2 copies) 1918 season: 1st concert (24 April); 2nd (12 June), 4th (26 March 1919) 1919: 1st (26 May); 2nd (17 September); 3rd (4 November); 4th (10 December 1919) 1920: 1st (9 June - 2 copies); 2nd (18 August); 3rd (27 October); 4th (8 December) 1921: 1st (6 July); 2nd (21 September); 3rd (16 November); 4th (7 December) 1922: 1st (5 July); Complimentary (27 March); 2nd (18 October); 3rd 15 November; request programme, [December 1922], conducted by Mr H G Glaysher. Another programme dated 15 November 1922, conducted by Mr H G Glaysher. 1923: 1st (2 May), 2nd (29 August), 3rd (21 November), Request concert (12 December) 1924: 1st (14 May) Two other 1915 programmes for this orchestra at Eph-B-MUSIC-Barsby. Quantity: 28 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes up to octavo size Provenance: Collected by Mr William Barsby, former bass player in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Donated by his daughter Mrs N B Wilkinson of Wellington in 1989.

Date: 1932

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1932

Description: Includes: Cesaroni. Saturday evening popular concerts. Season 1932. Eleventh concert (With Miss R Browne, Mr R Trewern, Miss N Buckley, Mr W Coombes, Mr J Murphy, Mr B Smith, Miss M Smith, Miss Ngaire Coster). Concert Studio, 262 Lambton Quay, 30 July 1932. Programme / flier Christchurch Orchestral Society. First concert, season 1932 (With singer soloist Miss Francis Hamerton and piano accompanist Miss Eileen Hughson). Radiant Hall, 15 June 1932. Programme J & N Tait. Galli-Curci concerts. New Zealand tour. Souvenir book of words. 1st concert (2 copies) J & N Tait. Galli-Curci concerts. New Zealand tour. Souvenir book of words. 2nd concert (Autographed on front cover) J & N Tait. Galli-Curci concerts. New Zealand tour. Souvenir book of words. 3rd concert (2 copies) Wellington's famous professional "Orchestrina" [augmented], under the direction of the founder Signor A P Truda. Vocalists Mrs Amy G Woodward (soprano), Mr Herbert F Wood (tenor), Mr Assheton Harbord (monologist). De Luxe Theatre, Courtenay Place Wellington, 19 June [1932]. Programme with accompanying letter Quantity: 6 programmes. Physical Description: Letterpress and offset print, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1922

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1922

Description: Includes: Charles Begg & Co Ltd. Ten best sellers selected from Sam Fox library edition song success (book of lyrics and musical notation) Miss Rosina Buckman the distinguished New Zealand soprano [and] Mr Maurice D'Oisly the eminent English tenor [with] Miss Adeline Leon (cellist) [and] Mr Percy Kahn (pianist). New Zealand tour 1922. Programme and book of words. Miss Rosina Buckman the distinguished New Zealand soprano [and] Mr Maurice D'Oisly the eminent English tenor [with] Miss Adeline Leon (cellist) [and] Mr Percy Kahn, pianist. New Zealand tour 1922. Town Hall Wellington, [in the week before Saturday 10 June]. Programme and book of words. Miss Rosina Buckman the distinguished New Zealand soprano [and] Mr Maurice D'Oisly the eminent English tenor [with] Miss Adeline Leon (cellist) [and] Mr Percy Kahn (pianist). Farewell tour, New Zealand 1922-3. Programme and book of words (2 copies). J & N Tait have the honor to present Dame Clara Butt [and] Mr Kennerley Rumford, supported by Melsa (violin); at the piano Miss Grace Torrens. Third concert. Town Hall Auckland, 14 January 1922. Programme Christchurch Orchestral Society. Fourth concert. Choral Hall, 6 December 1922. Programme Miss Eileen Clifford. Recital (With Miss Eileen Driscoll, Mr Alan Fuller, Miss Mabelle Esquilant). Concert Chamber, 22 May 1922. Programme Greymouth Orchestral Society. Subscribers' first concert. Opera House Greymouth, 18 May 1922. Programme (2 copies, one pink and one white) Greymouth Orchestral Society. Subscribers' third concert. Opera House greymouth, 5 December 1922. Programme Benno Moisewitsch. Direction J & N Tait. Second concert. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8 September [1922]. Programme Benno Moisewitsch. Direction J & N Tait. Fourth concert. Grand Opera House Wellington, 12 September [1922]. Programme (2 copies, one autographed on front cover) New Plymouth Choral Society. Handel's oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus". Empire Theatre, 28 June 1922. Programme Toscha Seidel, the young Russian wizard of the violin. First concert. Town Hall Wellington, 10 August 1922. Programme (2 copies) Toscha Seidel, the young Russian wizard of the violin. First concert. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 3 August 1922. Programme Toscha Seidel, the young Russian wizard of the violin. Second concert. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 5 August 1922. Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Programme (2 copies) Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Town Hall Wellington. Second concert, 23 January 1922. Programme Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Town Hall Wellington. Third concert, 24 January 1922. Programme Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Town Hall Wellington. Fourth concert, 25 January 1922. Programme Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Town Hall Wellington.Fifth concert, 26 January 1922. Programme Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Town Hall Wellington.Sixth concert, 27 January 1922. Programme (2 copies) Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Theatre Royal Christchurch. First concert, 31 January 1922. Programme Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Theatre Royal Christchurch. Fourth concert, 3 February 1922. Programme Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Theatre Royal Christchurch. Fifth concert, 4 February 1922. Programme Verbrugghen Orchestra (New South Wales State Conservatorium). Second New Zealand tour, 1922. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Theatre Royal Christchurch. Sixth concert, 6 February 1922. Programme Verbrugghen Orchestra. Conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Farewell concert. King Edward Barracks [Christchurch], 14 February [1922]. Programme Wellington Brass Band Contest. Grand demonstration by winners and presentation of prizes. 18 February 1922. Programme Wellington Professional Orchestra. Third concert (With singer Miss Etta Field). 18 June 1922. Programme Wellington Professional Orchestra. Sixth concert (With singer Miss Blanche Crump, harpist Mr Glaysher. 10 September 1922. Programme Wellington Stage Employees' Sick and Benefit Society. grand concert. grand Opera House, 21 May 1922. Programme Wellington Waterside Workers Band. Seventh Sunday recital. Grand Opera House 9 July 1922. Programme Quantity: 31 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated. Provenance: One programme purchased from Anah Dunsheath, Auckland, in 2009.

Date: 1904 - 1929

From: [Music and theatre programmes collected by Mr William Barsby. ca 1915-1967].

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-Barsby-1900/1929

Description: Includes: 1904: Paderewski recitals. Canterbury Hall, Christchurch. 19-20 September 1904. Programme for two recitals. 1914: Mischa Elman assisted by the Christchurch Orchestral Society, conductor Walter Handel Thorley. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 July 1914. Programme. 1916: Royal Choral Society. Christmas carols and other Christmas music. London, 23 December 1916. Book of words. 1917: Aldwych Theatre, director Sir Thomas Beecham. Season of grand opera. Offenbach's "Tales of Hoffmann". 1917. Programme. 1918: Royal Albert Hall Sunday concerts. The Royal Albert Hall Orchestra. Analytical programme. 20 January 1918. Complimentary concert arranged by Madame Gower Burns and Mrs W Wilson in aid of funds of the Christchurch Musical Society. (With the Christchurch Savage Club Orchestra, Miss Marian Woodhouse, Mr Rex Harrison, Mr Vere Buchanan, Mr A E Petty). Choral Hall. 4 November 1918. Programme. 1920: J C Williamson Grand Opera Company. Season including "Faust", "Tales of Hoffmann", "La Boheme". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 16-19 January 1920. Programme. J C Williamson presents "The Bing Boys on Broadway". Theatre Royal Christchurch. Commencing 3 November 1920. Programme. 1922: Christchurch Stage Employees' Sick and Benefit Society. Grand concert. Theatre Royal. 22 Jnaury 1922. Programme. Verbrugghen Quartet (Mr Henri Verbrugghen). Chamber Music concert. 6 February [1922?] Programme / flier. [1920s?]: Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Wagner's "The Valkyrie". Sir Thomas Beecham's season of grand opera. [1920s?]. Programme. Fragment of programme, featuring Mr Leslie Fleming as a singer in Christchurch. [1920-1930s] Quantity: 12 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes up to octavo size Provenance: Collected by Mr William Barsby, former bass player in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Donated by his daughter Mrs N B Wilkinson of Wellington in 1989.

Date: 1915 - 1920 - 1951 - 1921 - 1965

From: [Music and theatre programmes collected by Mr William Barsby. ca 1915-1967].

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-Barsby

Description: Includes: Undated: Lewisham Hospital Building Fund. Sunday night concert, Crystal Palace Theatre, 9 April [19--]. Flier / programme (2 copies) 1915: Christchurch Orchestral Society. Conductor Walter Handel Thorley, leader Mrs Roy Twyneham. Colosseum, Sunday February 14th 1915. Programme. (Singers Mr Peter Dawson, Mr W H Thorley and Miss Lalla Hemus) Christchurch Orchestral Society. Conductor Walter Handel Thorley, leader Mrs Roy Twyneham. Colosseum, Sunday March 7th, 1915. Programme. (Singer Miss Millicent Jennings) 1920: Wellington Professional Orchestra. Concert. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, 1 August 1920. Programme. 1921: Wellington Professional Orchestra. Concert. His Majesty's Theatre Wellington, 14 August 1921. Programme. 1951: Schola Cantorum. Mass in B Minor. Town Hall Wellington, 17 November 1951. Programme. 1953: National Orchestra. Promenade concerts 1953. Wellington, 24-29 January 1953. Programme. National Orchestra. Promenade concerts 1953. Christchurch, 3-7 Febraury 1953. Programme. National Orchestra. Promenade concerts 1953. Dunedin, 9-12 February 1953. Programme.1953. National Orchestra. Promenade concerts 1953. Auckland, 23-28 February 1953. Programme. 1955: Julius Katchen with the National Orchestra. Town Hall Wellington, 11 June 1955. 1956: Music Week Whangarei 1956. With Richard Farrell, and the National Orchestra, and La Salle Quartet. Souvenir programme. (2 copies) 1962: New Zealand Opera Company. "A unicorn for Christmas" commissioned from David Farquhar from a play by Ngaio Marsh. Musical direction by John Hopkins, produced by John V Trevor. St James Theatre Wellington, 3-8 December 1962. Programme. 1963: National Orchestra. "War requiem", by Benjamin Britten, with Royal Christchurch Musical Society, St Patrick's College Choir, conductor John Hopkins (Angela Shaw, Peter Baillie, Graeme Gorton). Wellington Town Hall, 27 July 1963. Programme. Harry Odell presents the Polish Symphony Orchestra at the City-Hall Concert Hall, Hong Kong, 14 February 1963. Programme. NZBC Symphony Orchestra. Illustrated booklet ca 1963. 1965: Victorian State Symphony Orchestra. Christchurch Pan Pacific Arts Festival 1965. Programme. Quantity: 17 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes up to quarto size Provenance: Collected by Mr William Barsby, former bass player in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Donated by his daughter Mrs N B Wilkinson of Wellington in 1989.

Date: 1969

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1969

Description: Includes programmes featuring: All new Black & White Minstrel Show. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd. Civic Theatre Invercargill, 4 November 1969. Auckland Junior Symphony Orchestra. 21st jubilee concert 1969. 11-18 October 1969. Programme. Auckland Lyric Choir and Auckland Girls' Choir. Pictures in song. Concert Chamber, Town Hall Auckland. 2 October 1969. Programme. Blenheim Amateur Operatic Society. 1969 "Cavalcade of show stoppers". His Majesty's Theatre Blenheim. 5-6 May 1969. Friends of Cathedral Music and the Arts, Auckland. Pamphlet 1969. Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Parnell. Kenneth Wier & Choir of St Mary's Cathedral. Organ and choral recital, 14 June [1969?] Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Auckland. Concert of sacred music, Auckland Dorian Singers. (Coreen Singleton, Fanie Johnson, Peter Averi; conducted by Peter Godfrey). 17 April 1969. Christchurch Orchestral Society, conductor Stephen M Delany, leader Andrew Dale. Concert. Fendalton Community Center Hall, 4 May 1969. Programme Christchurch Primary Schools music festival. 30th jubilee. Civic Theatre Christchurch. 13-18 October 1969. Contemporary Baroque Ensemble. Music at New Zealand House London. Composer David Farquhar, Conductor Alexander Cowdell, Performer Georgina Zellan-Smith. Programme (2 copies) Cook Bicentenary folk festival. Gisborne Oct 25-27 [1969]. Programme. CSIM annual demonstration concert {Christchurch]. Cowles Stadium. 4 October 1969. Musical director Robert Perks. The NZBC presents soprano recital, Zara Dolukhanova with associate artist Nina Svetlanov. Wellington Town Hall, 10 May 1969. Programme (2 copies) Zara Dolukhanova and NZBC, with Nina Svetlanova. Wellington Town Hall 10 May 1969. Programme. Zara Dolukhanova, celebrated Russian soprano, acclaimed by critics and audiences on her '66 New Zealand tour. Associate artist Nina Svetlanova. Wellington recital programme, 10 May [1969]. Pamphlet / programme English Chamber Orchestra, conductor and soloist Daniel Barenboim. Christchurch Cathedral, 28 April 1969. Programme English Chamber Orchestra, conductor Daniel Barenboim; soloists Daniel Barenboim and Peter Graeme. Wellington Town Hall, 29 April 1969 (2 copies). English Chamber Orchestra. Conductor Daniel Barenboim. Soloist Cecil Aronowitz. Wellington Town Hall. 30 April 1969. Programme (2 copies). English Chamber Orchestra, conductor and soloist Daniel Barenboim. Soloists Richard Adeney and Ifor James. Auckland Town Hall, 3 May 1969. Programme Maureen Forrester, contralto. With associate artist John Newmark. Wellington Town Hall. 9 July 1969. NZBC presents Pierre Fournier, cello recital; piano Maurice Till. Wanganui Concert Chamber, 26 May 1969. Programme Pierre Fournier. [Cello] recital with Maurice Till. Wellington Concert Chamber. 5 June 1969 (2 copies + promotional pamphlet) NZBC presents Pierre Fournier, cello recital; piano Maurice Till. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 16 June 1969. Programme (2 copies) NZBC presents Pierre Fournier, cello recital; piano Maurice Till. Hastings Municipal Theatre, 20 June 1969. Programme New Prague Quartet of the University of Canterbury. Public concerts 1969 [most with Maurice Till]. Pamphlet (2 copies) New Prague Quartet of the University of Canterbury. with Maurice Till. University Hall, 11 September 1969. Programme New Zealand Folklore Society. "On the need for field collecting". Pamphlet. [1969] J & N Tait in association with Paul Szilard Productions Inc present The Little Singers of Tokyo. New Zealand tour 1969. (2 copies) Jacques Loussier Trio play Bach. Australasian tour 1969. (2 copies, one autographed in centre spread) National Brass Band championships, Rotorua 19-23 March 1969. Julian Olevsky violin recital with associate artist Estela Kersenbaum Olevsky. Wellington Paramount International Theatre, 24 April 1969. Programme. Save the Children Fund 50th jubilee concert "The family of man". Wellington Town Hall, 23 May 1969. Maurice Till, pianist. Recital. Sponsored by the Department of Extension Studies University of Canterbury. 1969. Programme (2 copies) Auckland Society for Contemporary Music 1969. New music (Pamphlet) Quantity: 31 album(s) Album(s). 3 flyers. Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: 1926

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1926

Description: Includes: Mr Harold Beck in association with Miss Jessie King and Miss Irene Morris present their advanced students in a vocal, orchestral and instrumental concert (with performers Nellie Billcliff, Nellie Ellwood, Gladys Brooks, Valmai Livingstone and Mrs Vere Bates, Marjorie Cunningham, Pearl Stringer, Marie Brooks, Hamilton Dickson, Vivienne Ralph, Dorothy Salter, Thelma Cusack, Marjorie Chapman, Phyllis Porter, Russell Bond, Edna Ramsay, Mrs W Machin, Miss H Heywood, Gwenda Tompkins). Choral Hall [Christchurch?], 23 November 1926. Programme Christchurch Orchestral Society. Second concert. Choral hall, 22 September 1926. Programme E J Carroll presents the Don Cossacks, Russia's historic male choir. Their music has glorified the world. Conductor Serge Jaroff. Programmes no 1, 2 and 5 (2 copies of nos. 2 and 5). Society of Musicians Orchestra. Fifth orchestral concert (With soloist Miss Jessie Shmith). Wellington Town Hall, 22 July 1926. Programme (2 copies) Society of Musicians Orchestra. Seventh orchestral concert (With soloist Mr Len Barnes. Wellington Town Hall, 16 December 1926. Programme (2 copies) Wanganui Orchestral Society. First concert of the season (With soloist Miss Dulcie Mitchell). Opera House, 26 May 1926. Programme Wanganui Orchestral Society. Final concert of the seasn (With soloist Miss Edna Greenwood). Opera House, 25 November 1926. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 8 programmes. Physical Description: Letterpress and offset print, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1911

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1911

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Barnold's Animal Actors and Fullers' Double Vaudeville Company (With Harry Sadler, Chas Heath, George Scott, Les Scott, Scott Gibson, Emmie Hardie, Lilian Loftus, Nellie Leslie, Chas Daly & Kitty O'Brien). His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 25 April [1911]. programme Brennan's Vaudeville Company. With Nellie Kolle, Eva Mudge, Archie Glen, Duke Johnson & Mac Wells, Mr Charles Howard, Prince Charles the almost human ourang-outang, Jordan & Harvey, Les Petits Totos. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 28 December 1911 - 5 January 1912. Programme Amy Castles (soprano) [With Alexander Camphausen baritone, Louis Hattenbach violincellist [sic], William Conway solo pianoforte]. Theatre Royal [Christchurch. February 1911] Christchurch Orchestral Society. Fourth season, second concert. Hon conductor Alfred Bunz. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 24 May 1911. Programme Antonia Dolores, assisted by John Prouse baritone and Selwyn Shrimplin at the piano. Opera House Wellington, 20 March 1911. Programme Dunedin Operatic & Musical Soiety. B C Stephenson's and Alfred Celliers' alluring comic opera in 3 acts, "Dorothy". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 6 November 1911. Programme Girl Scouts' Demonstration. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 7 August 1911. Programme Messrs Johnson & Gibson. The photo play "It is never too late to mend", the picture event of the year. His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 1 August 1911. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson's New London Dramatic Company. "Henry of Navarre", "The whip", "Via wireless". His Majesty's Theatre [Dunedin], commencing 10 June [1911]. Programme McMahon Bros. Mexican's Jealously [sic], return of Ta-Wa-Wa, Cyclone Pete's matrimony, Ninnina, The new cop. Theatre Royal Christchurch, [1911]. Programme The Great Nicola. [With Nadolny, juggler; Fern and Mack, gymnasts]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 1 August [1911]. Programme Otago Boxing Association. Boxing tournament, 31 October - 1 November [1911]. Programme J C Williamson's Royal Comic Opera Company. "Our Miss Gibbs". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 16 November [1911]. Programme The Royal Hawaiians [including the famous Hawaiian Glee Club]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 18-20 May 1911. Programme McMahon Bros. The remarkable picture-drama "The squatter's daughter". His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 2 January 1911. Programme W E Taylor 'memorial' concert. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 1 December 1911. Programme Hugh Ward's Comedy Company. "Seven days", with Grace Palotta, Maud Chetwynd. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 3 May [1911]. Programme Allan Hamilton's New Dramatic Company. "Why men love women". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 15 April 1911. Programme Allan Hamilton's New Dramatic Company. "Why men love women". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 May 1911. Programme J C Williamson's Nw Comic Opera Company. "The merry widow", "The dollar princess", "A knight for a day". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [January 1911]. Programme Mr George Willoughby's English Farcical Comedy Company. "Mr Preedy and the Countess"; preceded by "Slippery Jim". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 16 January [1911]. Programme Quantity: 21 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm.

Date: 1931

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1931

Description: Includes: Aeolian Club. First recital 1931. (Soloists Bessie Pollard, Violet Halliday, Olive Cooper, Gladys Brooks, Eileen Hughson, Frederick Page, Olga Wellard-King, Eunice Tait, Isla Barter). Radiant Hall, 16 June 1931. Programme (photocopy only) Zlatko Balokovic, the wonder violinist of the century. Three wonderful concerts, Town Hall Auckland, 25, 27 and 29 August [1931]. Promotional brochure with photographs. Also circular letter (typescript) promoting the New Zealand tour. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Third concert, season 1931 (Soloists Mrs F Nelson Kerr, Mr M E Withers, Mr Arthur Lilly conducting the choir of the Church of the Holy Trinity Avonside, Mr C R Moon, Miss F Nolan, Miss L R Robertson, Miss P Stringer). Radiant Hall, 25 November 1931. Programme Peter Dawson and Mark Hambourg. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 25 July [1931]. Programme / flier Earthquake relief. Mayor's Fund. Town Hall [Wellington], Sunday Feb 8th, 8.30 pm (With H Temple White, Bernard F Page, Wellington Apollo Singers, Leon de Mauny, Mrs Wilfrid Andrews, Miss Mary Cooley, Martin Luckie, Harison Cook, Miss Myra Sawyer, Miss Nora Gray, Mrs P J Townley, Miss Mollie Fenton, Mme Evelyn de Mauny, Frank Crowther). Programme / flier Grand concert arranged by Mr William Watters in aid of the Mayor's Relief Fund (With Roma McClure, Naomi Whalley, Elvira Wycherley, William Watters, Claude Tucker). Opera House, 7 October 1931. Programme/ flyer The colossal musical attraction of 1931. Hugo Larsen & Co present for the first time in New Zealand the joint appearance of Mark Hambourg and Peter Dawson. Promotional brochures with photographs and back cover programmes for Wellington Town Hall and the City Hall Wanganui (2 programmes) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and offset print, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1930

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1930

Description: Includes: Christchurch Orchestral Society. First concert, season 1930 (With soloist singer Miss Gladys Brooks, organist Arthur Lilly). Civic Theatre, 4 June 1930. Programme Quantity: 1 programmes. Physical Description: Letterpress and offset print, varying sizes up to quarto.

Date: 1915

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1915

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Norman Aitken and Bentley-Russell. "Charley's Aunt". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 17 March 1915. Programme. Mr Joseph Blascheck supported by Miss Alyce Austin. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 24 May 1915 (Empire Day). Programme. Joseph Blascheck and Alyce Austin. "Society snapshots". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 17 June 1915. Programme. Mr Edward Branscombe. "The Dandies". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 30 August 1915. Programme Edward Branscombe Pty Ltd. "The Violet Dandies". His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin. 28 June 1915. Programme. Edward Branscombe Pty Ltd presents "The Violet Dandies". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 19 June 1915. Programme. Christchurch Literary and Musical Competitions Society. Demonstration concerts. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1915. Programme. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Second concert, 1915 season. 16 June 1915. Programme. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Fourth concert, 1915 season. Conductor Alfred Worsley. 15 December 1915. Programme. Christchurch Sports Club. Canterbury Championships. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28-29 June 1915. Programme. "Cinderella" pantomime. Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 12 July 1915. Programme. Sydney Cook presents Nordisk Co's great feature film "The White Slave Traffic" and other selected pictures. Theatre Royal Christchurch. Programme. Dunedin Operatic and Musical Society. "The Gondoliers". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 20 August 1915. Programme. The Gaiety Comedy Company. "Ann". In aid of the War Orphans. Grand Opera House Wellington. 30-31 August 1915. Programme. Grand concert in aid of the Belgian Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 April 1915. Programme. The Kennedys. (Keith, Lance, Rose, Laurie). Theatre Royal Christchurch. [27 January 1915]. Programme. Kinemacolour. The Great War Picture, with the fighting forces of Europe. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 23 July 1915. Kinemacolour. The Great War Picture, with the fighting forces of Europe. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 4 August 1915. Maori Opera Company. "Hinemoa". Grand Opera House Wellington. 16 September 1915. Programme. Miss A J Menzies and Mr W S Wauchop presents an original Christmas pantomime entitled "The Sleeping Beauty" in aid of the Canterbury Patriotic Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 December 1915. Programme. Mr & Mrs Graham Moffat. "A scrape o' the pen". Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 15 September 1915. Programme. Mr & Mrs Graham Moffat. "A scrape o' the pen". Grand Opera House, Wellington. 21-28 August 1915. Programme. Mr & Mrs Graham Moffat. "A scrape o' the pen". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 4 September 1915. Programme. Madam Lina Nyberg, assisted by Mt Frank Charlton, baritone, and Mr Baxter Buckley, pianist. Grand Opera House Wellington, 24-25 May 1915. Second program[me]. Otago Boxing Association tournament. 3-4 May 1915. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. Programme. Otago Boxing Championships. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 2 August 1915. programme. Plimmer-Hall Dramatic Company. "The Mummy and the Humming Bird". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 8 May 1915. Programme. Plimmer-Hall Company. "Lady Windermere's Fan". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 29 May 1915. Programme. Mr Harry Rickards' combination of the world's star artists. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 November 1915. Programme. Beaumont Smith has the honour to present "Seven Little Australians". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 March 1915. Programme. Beaumont Smith and Leslie Hoskins have the honour to present "Who's the lady". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2-5 July 1915. Programme. Miss Muriel Starr. "Bought and paid for", "Nobody's Widow", "Under Cover". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 10-21 January 1915. Programme. The Famous Tivoli Follies. Grand Opera House Wellington. 19 July 1915. Programme. The Famous Tivoli Follies. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2 August 1915. Programme. Edgar Warwick. The Court Cards and their Joker. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2 February 1915. Programme. Edgar Warwick's Costume Concert Company. The Court Cards and their Joker (from London) on a tour of the world. Grand Opera House Wellington. 15 May 1915. Programme. Edgar Warwick presents The Court Cards and their Joker (from London). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 5 June 1915. Programme. J C Williamson. "Potash and Perlmutter" by Montague Glass. Grand Opera House Wellington. 27 November - 4 December 1915. Programme. J C Williamson. "The Glad Eye". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 3 April 1915. Programme. J C Williamson, "The girl in the taxi". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 October 1915. Programme. J C Williamson. "Potash and Perlmutter" by Montague Glass. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 December 1915. Programme. George Willoughby presents the pantomime extravaganza "Babes in the Wood". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 3 April 1915. Programme. George Willoughby's Powerful Dramatic Combination. "Camille". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 January 1915. Programme. Quantity: 40 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1876 - 1879

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-Parker-1876/1879

Description: Includes: 1876: S Michael and All Angels. Second annual choir concert, under the direction of Mr R Parker. Oddfellows Hall [Christchurch], 27 July 1876. Programme (2 copies) The Orchestral Society. Sixth season; fourth and last concert of classical instrumental music. Principal violin C Bonnington; principal violoncello Mr Spensley; principal oboe Herr Schotz; piano Mr Robert Parker. Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfield St, 22 December 1876. Programme Lyttelton Choral Society's concert. (Mrs Crowley, Mr Parker, Mr Lee, Mr Appleby, Mrs Rich, Mr Little). Lyttelton Colonists' Hall, 19 December [1876]. Programme / flyer 1877: Programme of concert in aid of the funds for completing the German bell-tower. Oddfellows' Hall Christchurch, 25 January 1877. Christchurch Musical Union. First concert. Mendelssohn's oratorio "St Paul" (conductor Mr R Parker; leader Dr von Haast; piano Mrs von Haast). Oddfellows' Hall, 26 April 1877. Programme (2 copies) Christchurch Musical Union. Second concert. "The ancient mariner". (Conductor Robert Parker; piano Mrs von Haast). Oddfellows' Hall, 12 July 1877. Programme S Michael and All Angels. Annual choir concert (with Mr Parker, Mr Walker, Mr Izard, Mr Lund. Part II: "Paradise & the Peri"). New Schoolroom, 7 November 1877. Programme (2 copies) 1878: S Michael & All Angels. Dedication Festival 1878. Selections from Spohr's oratorio "The last judgement". Programme Programme of concert to be given by Mr H M Lund & Mr Robert Parker. Mechanics' Hall Timaru, 8 May 1878. Programme S Michael's Choral Society. Second public rehearsal. Part II "Paradise & the peri". S Michael's Schoolroom, 9 October 1878. Programme (2 copies) Mr Robert Parker, organist of St Paul's Thorndon and conductor of the Wellington Choral Society, will be prepared to take pupils in music after Monday October 14 [1878]. Pamphlet (2 copies) New Zealand Telegraph Boating & Cricket Clubs. Grand concert of sacred & secular music. Athenaeum Hall [Wellington], 16 December [1878]. Programme Wellington Choral Society. Mendelssohn's "Elijah" (With Robert Parker, Mrs Garrard, Mrs Webb, Mrs Kemp, Mrs Alexander, Miss Johnson, Miss Reid, Mr S Hollister, Mr J E Page, Mr W Widdop, Mr J A Plimmer, Mr R E Plimpton). Imperial Opera House, 23 December 1878. Programme 1879: Athenaeum Hall, Wellington. Programme Mr Robert Parker's first annual concert. 15 August 1879 (2 copies) Athenaeum Hall, Wellington. Programme Mr Robert Parker's first annual concert. 22 August 1879 English music & musicians; a lecture by Mr Robert Parker. St Paul's Church Room, September 2nd, 1879. List of illustrations. Flyer Kaitangata Relief Fund. Programme of concert to be given in the Imperial Opera House Wellington on Tuesday March 4th 1879 under the direction of Robert Parker. (2 copies) St Paul's Parish Thorndon. Opening of the Church Room, Tinakori Road, 21 February 1879. Addresses by Ven R J Thorpe and Hon Randall Johnson. Presentation of address to Mr W Clarke. Programme [Printed by] James Hughes, steam printer, engraver, &c, Lambton-quay. "The Harmonic Club", Wellington. Lady patronesses ...; president, the Hon G Randall Johnson, vice-president W H Levin; musical director Mr Robert Parker. Pamphlet [1879?] St Mark's organ recitals. Wednesday November 26th 1879. [Organ Robert Parker]. Programme / flyer (2 copies purple, 1 copy brown) Wellington Choral Society. Public concert. Handel's "Messiah". Principals Mrs George Cotterell, Mrs J E Fitzgerald, Messrs S Hollister, W Widdop, J E Page, J A Plimmer, Miss Randall, Mrs Webb, Miss Kennedy. Imperial Opera House, 8 April 1879. Programme Wellington Choral Society. Second private concert, sixteenth season. Conductor Mr Robert Parker. Theatre Royal, 18 March 1879. Programme / flyer Organist Mr Neville Barnett; Leader of orchestra Mr M Cohen. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress 292 x 230 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Robert Parker.

Date: [1926-1933], 1978, nd

From: Dickson, Hamilton, 1906-1980 : Papers

Reference: MSY-4095

Description: Comprises scrapbook of undated clippings and photographs relating to Dickson and several loose programmes for concerts mostly between 1926 and 1933, and one for concert of compositions by Dickson (1978) Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Scrapbook (leather embossed album)

Date: 1913

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1913

Description: Includes programmes for the following: Australasian Boxing Championships. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 22-23 September [1913]. Programme (2 copies) Allen Doone supported by the charming American actress Miss Edna Keeley, in "Molly Bawn", and "The wearing of the green". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 12 April 1913. Programme The Bert Bailey New Dramatic Organisation. "On our selection", the great Australian characteristic comedy drama in four acts. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 15 January [1913]. Programme Gladys Bowen's concert (with Christchurch Orchestral Society, Mrs Arthur Mead, Mr Frank Charlton and the Christchurch Quartette Party. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 July 1913. Programme Mr Jack Waller presents his musical flight of fancy, "The butterflies". Thatre Royal Christchurch, 30 May 1913. Programme Mr Edward Branscombe presents his Musical Costume Comedy Company. "The Dandies" Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 22 August 1913. Programme Christchurch Mandolin Orchestra. Twelfth grand concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 12 June 1913. Programme Christchurch Orchestral Society. First concert (with Vera Mitchell, Lottie Barker, Millicent Jennings, Herbert Bloy; honorary conductor Alfred Bunz). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 29 May 1913. Programme Christchurch Orchestral Society. Second concert (With Sidney Williamson, Max Scherek). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21 August 1913. Programme Christchurch Orchestral Society. Third concert (With Mr C Joll, Violet Fraser, accompanist Lottie Barker). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 October 1913. Programme Christchurch Orchestral Society. Fo[u]rth concert (With Gwladys Sugden, Irene Morris, Clarence Moss, accompanist Mrs Russell). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 10 December 1913. Programme Christchurch Sports Club. Canterbury Boxing Championships. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 21 and 23 June 1913. Programme The Dandies Musical Costume Comedy Company. His Majesty's Theate Dunedin, commencing 12 May 1913. Programme The Dandies Musical Costume Comedy Co. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 21 May 1913. Programme Demonstration concert (With Sacred Heart High School, J J Brownlee, Howard Moody, ... Gwladys Sugden, Miss M Davenport, etc). Theatre Royal Christchurch [ca 30 April 1913]. Programme Dunedin Operatic and Musical Society presents Lionel Monckton and Ivan Caryll's "A runaway girl", [with Miss G Helen Gard'ner]. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 15 September 1913. Programme The Ellwood Trio. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 8 August 1913. Programme The Follies Costume Comedy Co in the latest songs, dances, musical scenas, burlesques and sketches. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 6 February 1913. Programme The Follies Costume Comedy Company. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1913]. Programme Dunedin Operatic and Musical Society, under the direction of Mr Tom Pollard. "The geisha". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 2 June 1913. Programme Walter George and Maynard Dakin present the "Smart Set" Entertainers. Wellington Town Hall Concert Chamber, ca 1913. Programme J C Williamson Ltd presents Adeline Genee, Alexander Volinin and the Imperial Russian Ballet. "Les sylphides", "Divertissements". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, cmmencing 10 November 1913. Programme "Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford". His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 29 January [1913]. Programme (2 copies) Hamilton-Plimmer season. "A woman of impulse", "Dr Wake's patient". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 25 June [1913]. Programme Hamilton-Plimmer season. "A woman of impulse", "Dr Wake's patient". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 4 August [1913]. Programme Hugard the magician. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland [1913]. Programme The Julius Knight Amateur Dramatic Club presents for the first time in Christchurch, Bernard Shaw's comedy "You never can tell". Theatre Royal Christchurch, 13 and 16 December [1913]. Programme John McCormack NZ tour. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 29 December 1913. Programme The great McEwen, author, hypnotist, mind reader and sleight-of-hand artist. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 October 1913. Programme Stanley McKay's Royal Pantomime Company in "Bo-Peep; the girl who lost her sheep". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 27 November 1913. programme George Marlow's Dramatic Company. "East Lynne". Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 24 September [1913]. Programme George Marlow's Dramatic Company. "The monk and the woman". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, [June 1913]. Programme George Marlow's Dramatic Company. in "The night side of London", "The girl who took the wrong turning", and "East Lynne". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, commencing 4 october [1913]. Programme Otago Boxing Association's boxing tournament. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin, 25-26 August [1913]. Programme Rickard's Tivoli Co. (With juggler Chinko, tenor Alberto Marini, diseuse Nella Webb, Arnold De Biere the Mysterious, comedians Taylor & Arnold, trick cyclist Minne Kaufmann). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 15 march 1913. Programme Quantity: 35 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm.

Date: 1895-1957

From: Jamieson, Ernest James, 1882-1957: Scrapbooks and portrait

By: Hemus Sarony (Firm)

Reference: MSX-9564

Description: Bound album with title "News Cuttings" on front cover and "Newspaper Cuttings" on spine. Album of loose and mounted ephemera relating to Ernest James Jamieson and his musical career from the period 1895-1957, includes: - Composite group portrait with the caption "New Zealand International Exhibition Orchestra 1906-1907", by Hemus Sarony, Christchurch. - Printed visiting cards "E. Jamieson | Secretary | N.Z. Exhibition Orchestra", and "Ernest Jamieson. | Principal Flautist. N. Z. I. Exhibition Orchestra. Box 256" - Undated newspaper obituary with portrait of Jamieson [1957] - Printed programme of 'New Zealand International Exhibition Orchestra' with reproduction of group portrait of members of the orchestra, listing Jamieson as both flautist and the orchestra's librarian. - Newspaper clippings dated from 1900 onwards, include 'The Lyttelton Times', 'The Press', 'The Auckland Star', 'The Evening Post', 'The New Zealand Times', 'The Evening Star', 'The Dominion', 'The Spectator', 'The Christchurch Star-Sun', and others. Includes references to performances with Christchurch Musical Union, Pollard's, The Garrison Band, Lyttelton Orchestral Society, Wellington Liedertafel, J C Williamson's Comic Opera Company, Christchurch Orchestral Society, The Royal Christchurch Musical Society, and many others. - Visiting card of "James Crabtree, Tenor" - Copy of 'The Official Programme of the Opening Ceremony New Zealand International Exhibition Christchurch November 1st 1906' and 'The Official Programme of the Closing Ceremony. New Zealand International Exhibition Christchurch, April 15th, 1907' - Programme of Rangiora Philharmonic Society, 1907 - Various photographs mounted, including people standing in front of building damaged by fire, and a group portrait of people on the porch of a house. - Newspaper clippings relating to Jamieson's performances with Emma Calve, and a published portrait of Calve. - Newspaper photograph of "Sousa and his band", for whom Jamieson was the local representative - Postcard addressed to Jamieson, dated 30 August 1915, with notes on a visit to Hawaii. - Newspaper clippings in relation to Jamieson's appointment as conductor of the Everybody's Theatre Orchestra, and Liberty Theatre Orchestra - Newspaper marriage notice for Jamieson and his bride Ada Mary Read, married on 14 November [no year] in Christchurch - Correspondence - including a holograph letter commending performances by Jamieson, including one by Gustav Briese, dated 18 November 1909; and a typescript letter from Christchurch Working Men's Club, dated 7 February 1938. - Various telegrams, including one from Alfred Hill, conductor of the Christchurch Exhibition Orchestra. - Mounted poster of Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association Winter Show, Saturday, June 1, 1901, Popular Concert'. - Published photograph by Jubilee Studio, featuring Jamieson as "Piccolo and Glockenspiel soloist, Christchurch Garrison Band" - Programme of 'Sally' by Jerome Kern, performance by The Christchurch Musical Comedy Company, at St. James Theatre, under the musical direction of Jamieson. - Various photographs of yachts and newspaper clippings recording Jamieson's participation in voyages on yachts. - Printed card of 'The Linwood Hagonet Band', with Jamieson as bandmaster, annotated with the date 1895. - Printed programme of "Lodge Leinster No. 44. Installation of W.M. and Investiture of Officers", dated 3 July 1905, featuring flute solo by Jamieson. - Copy of typescript letter of reference for Jamieson, from Ernest Jenner, dated Christchurch, 20 January 1937. - Printed programs for a concert by The Christchurch Professional Orchestra, Radiant Hall, 15 April 1930, and The Wellington Professional Orchestra, His Majesty's Theatre, 7 September 1913. - Programme of a concert by Christchurch Teachers' Training College Choral Society at Radiant Hall featuring Jamieson on double bass. And various other items. Source of title - title transcribed from spine of album. Title on front board: "News Cuttings". Quantity: 1 album(s) scrapbook. Physical Description: Bound album in decorated cloth binding, "Marcus Ward London" binder's label, alphabetised preliminaries, and 200 numbered ledger pages, 29.5 x 23 cm.

Date: 1914

From: [Theatre programmes of quarto size for shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand by J C Williamson]

By: Mitchell, Murray J, active 1940s-1990

Reference: Eph-B-WILLIAMSON-1914

Description: Includes programmes for the following: John McCormack. Opera House Wellington. 9 January 1914. J C Williamson presents "Within the law". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 January 1914. J. C. Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. "The Count of Luxembourg". Wellington. 12 January 1914. J C Williamson. The "Smart Set" entertainers. "The smart set". Opera House Wellington. 12 January 1914. Plus pamphlet for the season at the Theatre Royal Christchurch, early 1914? J C Williamson presents "Within the law". [Possibly Timaru? 19 January 1914]. Programme J C Williamson presents "Within the law". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 21 January 1914. George Stephenson and Alf Linley. The Royal Pantomime Company. "Bo-Peep". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 24 January 1914. Paul Dufault, the great dramatic tenor. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 2 February 1914. J C Williamson Ltd presents "Within the law". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 4 February 1914. Paul Dufault season. Fourth concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1914. Paul Dufault concerts. Opera House Wellington 12-14 February 1914. George Willoughby Ltd. "The beggar girl's wedding". Opera House Wellington. 16 February 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. "The Count of Luxembourg". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 21 February 1914. J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Co. "The Count of Luxembourg". Municipal Theatre Invercargill. 28 February 1914. George Willoughby's first annual pantomime. "Aladdin". Opera House Wellington. 28 February 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson's New Comic Opera Company. "The Count of Luxembourg". Theatre Royal Christchurch. Early 1914. George Willoughby's Aladdin Pantomime. "Aladdin". Opera House Wellington. [26 February] 1914. Mdlle Antonia Dolores song recital. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. March-May 1914. Paul Dufault season. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Early March 1914. George Willoughby's Powerful Dramatic Combination. "The beggar girl's wedding". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. Early March 1914. Charley's Aunt Comedy Company. "Charley's Aunt". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 11 March 1914. William Anderson's American Musical Burlesque Co. "The grafters". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 March 1914. St Patrick's Day celebration. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 March 1914. George Willoughby's "Aladdin" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 21 March 1914. William Anderson's American Musical Burlesque Company. "The grafters". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 25 March 1914. Paul Dufault. Farewell recital. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 4 April 1914. Maud Allan with Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 April 1914. George Willoughby's Powerful Dramatic Combination. "The beggar girl's wedding". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 April 1914. George Willoughby Ltd. "Aladdin" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 23 April 1914. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 29 April 1914. Edward Branscombe Ltd. The Dandies. Concert Chamber Wellington Town Hall. 9 May 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. William Anderson's American Musical Burlesque Company. "The grafters". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. [4 May 1914]. Mdlle Antonia Dolores song recitals. Grand Opera House Wellington, from 4 May 1914. Ellen Terry. "Two discourses on the heroines of Shakespeare with illustrative acting". Grand Opera House Wellington. 18-19 June 1914. The Kennedys. Grand Opera House Wellington. 20 June 1914. George Willoughby and E J Carroll. "The rosary". Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 June 1914. Plus two pamphlets for same. Mr Edward Branscombe presents the English Costume Comedy Co. "The Smart set". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 27 June 1914. J C Williamson Ltd. "The forty thieves" (pantomime). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 29 June 1914. Julius Knight Amateur Dramatic Club. "The awakening". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 2 July 1914. New Zealand Natives' Association. Grand Opera House Wellington. 3 July 1914. George Willoughby and E J Carroll present "The rosary". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 4 July 1914. Wellington Amateur Operatic Society. "Paul Jones". Grand Opera House. 8 July 1914. Mischa Elman (violinist). His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 13 July 1914. Canterbury Amateur Boxing championships. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 13 July 1914. George Willoughby Ltd. "The rosary", with Mr Harrington Reynolds. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 July 1914. Mischa Elman (violinist). Theatre Royal Christchurch. 20 July 1914. J C Williamson. "The Argyle case". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 20 July 1914. J C Williamson Ltd. "The forty thieves" pantomime. Grand Opera House Wellington. 22 July 1914. Plus two pamphlets for same. Christchurch Orchestral Society. (Conductor Walter Handel Thorley). Concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 22 July 1914. J C Williamson Limited. "The forty thieves". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 1 August 1914. J C Williamson. "The Argyle case". Wellington. 3 August 1914. Fred Niblo and Josephine Cohan. "The fortune hunter", "Never say die", and "Officer 666". Grand Opera House Wellington. 6 August 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. Mr Edward Branscombe. English Costume Comedy Co. "The smart set". Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington. 10 August 1914. Plus pamphlet for same. J C Williamson. "The forty thieves" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 11 August 1914. J C Williamson. "Ready money", "The Argyle case". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 17 August 1914. Mr Hugh Buckler and Miss Violet Paget. "The gay Lord Quex", and "His house in order". 17 and 21 August 1914. Harry Lauder. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 17 August 1914. J C Williamson presents Charles A Millward and William Harrigan. "Ready money" and "The Argyle case". Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 August 1914. George Willoughby and E J Carroll. "The rosary". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 31 August 1914. Harry Lauder. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5 September 1914. Fred Niblo and Josephine Cohan. "Never say die". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 7 September 1914. Mr Hugh Buckler and Miss Violet Paget. "Fanny's first play". Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 September 1914. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Third concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 16 September 1914. Otago Boxing Association. Boxing tourney in aid of patriotic funds. His Majesty's Theatre. 22 September 1914. Servais Leroy, Mlle Talma & Bosco; the mighty monarchs of mystery. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 28 September 1914. Plus programmes for shows at Theatre Royal Christchurch and His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. Miss Dulcie Mitchell (contralto). Concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 12 October 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 12 October 1914. Walter Kirby (tenor). Song recital. Grand Opera House Wellington. 12 October 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". Grand Opera House Wellington. 24 October 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 31 October 1914. Servais Leroy, Mlle Talma and Bosco. Grand Opera House Wellington. 5 November 1914. Julius Knight supported by Irene Browne. "A royal divorce", and Monsieur Beaucaire". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 7 November 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 9 November 1914. George Stephenson and Alf Linley present "Humpty Dumpty". Grand Opera House Wellington. 14 November 1914. Hugard's Happy Hours Entertainers. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 21 November 1914. George Stephenson and Alf Linley. "Humpty Dumpty" pantomime. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 28 November 1914. Julius Knight and Irene Browne. "A royal divorce" and Monsieur Beaucaire". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. 5 December 1914. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat. "Bunty pulls the strings". Grand Opera House Wellington. 9 December 1914. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 9 December 1914. George Stephenson and Alf Linley. "Humpty Dumpty" pantomime. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 15 December 1914. Christchurch Liedertafel. Grand concert in aid of the poor of great Britain, Ireland and Belgium Fund. Theatre Royal Christchurch. 18 December 1914. Mr Chas McMahon. "The silence of Dean Maitland" and "The lights of London". Theatre Royal Christchurch. 26 December 1914, and 1 January 1915. George Willoughby's Powerful Dramatic Combination. "Under two flags". His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin. 26 December 1914. Julius Knight and Irene Browne. "A royal divorce" and Monsieur Beaucaire". Opera House Wellington. 26 December 1914. Plus two pamphlets for same. Quantity: 95 Programme(s) in two folders.. Physical Description: Printed programmes, mainly 250 x 95 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr M J Mitchell in 1990.

Date: 1991

From: Biddington, Eric Wilhelm, 1953-: Collection

By: Biddington, Eric, 1953-; Christchurch Orchestral Society

Reference: fMS-Papers-5246-1

Description: Source of title - Transcribed Responsibility - Commissioned by the Christchurch Orchestral Society for their 40th Anniversary Quantity: 1 folder(s) ([1], 54 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Eric Biddington, 1995