THE BLACK FAMILY.

Evening Star, Issue 11896, 26 May 1903, Page 7

THE BLACK FAMILY.

td Back Fami, y. who recently re St! 01 5 a successful tour through the South Is.and, gave a most enjoyable concert 1,1 the Princess’s Theatre last night whenTh popularity of Mr Black and hfs family wa' audilnre ” s^ l6 * 1 a 7 a large and enthusiasticaudience, who made encores the order of the evening. The programme was a varied one f.5r aS .f lrne , d out hy aU the members of the am ‘ly- the only outside assistance being given by Mr R. Bryant. Miss Nellie Black. wL Ts always pleasing to listen to, was very much in evidence, all her contributions being given with marked success. She opened ini tlie first pa:i by singing ‘ The last dream ’ with much taste and then gave a violin solo, in which the diflicult execution was a feature. Her singing of Oh, dry those tears,’ with organ and ’cello obligate was also a fine effort, and one which the audience were not slow in- appreciating. Miss Black further contributed to the night’s enjoyment by taking part with the head of the family in two comic sketches. The family, who form a very capable orchestra, played' several selections, which were warmly received. A mandoline quartet of popular airs was also another item which came in for its fair share of applause. Mr Bertie Black played n comet solo, ‘ Anchored,’ very creditably, andTater on he amused the audience by abstracting music from a number of articles commonly used for household purposes. Mr Black himself sang two humorous songs, which created a good deal of merriment. Miss Elsie Black, one of the younger members of the family, played a flute solo, besides assisting as accompanist. She was also seen in a Spanish dance. Mr R. Bryant’s items were 1 Out on the deep ’ and ‘ The storm fiend,’ both of which were encored. In consequence of the success of the concert, another will bo given to-morrow night, when there will be an entire changerof programme. This will be the last opportunity of hearing the family for some time, as they leave shortly on an extended tour through the North Island.