GREENWOOD FAMILY.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 3 May 1888, Page 2

GREENWOOD FAMILY.

A great deal had been heard of this family previous to their visit to Blonhoim, and it is pleasing for us to have to record that a very appreciative and fairly large audience assembled in Ewart’s TTn.fi last night on the occasion of their opening concert here. There havo been many calls on tho public purse of late, and but \ for this fact the hall would no doubt have 1

been filled to overflowing. The merits of tho entertainment certainly warranted a bumper house. The Press iu other parts of the colony have termed the members of this family marvels, and thoso who were present at last night’s concert could not fail to endorse these statements. It is almost unnecessary for us to criticise tho entertainment, considering that each item was warmly received, and was given in such a style that not oven the most critical could do otherwise than compliment the youthful performers. The entertainment may be ranked as a drawing-room one, and as such it might be fairly called first-class. There is a grace and finish about the performers that is not often mot with in companies whose members are of such tender age, and from the rise to tho fall of tho curtain everything is carried out with commendable regularity. Last night’s entertainment was opened by Miss Ruby, whoso pianoforte solo, for one so young, wa3 given with splendid effect. This little missie is evidently a born actress ; she plays nicely and sings sweetly, and her comic recitations and tongs were features of the evening’s entertainment. Sho is full of fun, and her appearance is always warmly greeted. Master Bob next appeared on the scene, and delivered a short prologue. This youngster has a splendid voice, and his lines wore given clearly and with much expression. Ho at once became a favorite with the audience. The next item was a solo by Miss Agatha. This young lady sings with great pathos and sweetness, and her vocal selections throughout the evening were always most favorably received. The prima donna of the family is Miss Maribel, and this young lady has undoubtedly a glorious future before her. She first gave a pianoforte solo, and she was not long in establishing her reputation as a pianist. But her great forte is tho violin, and she is undoubtedly worthy of tho praisa bostowed upon her by Remenyi, the well-renowned violinist. Her violin solo, “The Last Rose of Summer,” was a perfect masterpiece. The Misses Agatha, Nora and Ruby gave tho trio “ Threa Little Maids,” aud had to respond to a vociferous encore. The manner in which this little item was rendered fairly brought down the house. Miss Nora, whose first appearance it was on tho programme, is also a very accomplished member of tho family. “A Meditation Religieusc,” by Miss Agatha, with violin obligato by Miss Maribel, was re-domaD-ded, hut tho call was not complied with. Miss Ruby’s rendering of tho comic song “Sweeter Than Jam” was sparkling, and it well merited the hearty applauso which followed. Miss Maribel then gavo the solo “ Dear Heart,” in which sho fully displayed her splendid vocal powers. The recitation “ToaWounde4

Sea Bird ” was contributed by Miss Agatha, who made excellent use of tho opportunity offered for displaying her elocutionary talents. A violin solo. by Miss Maribol was listened to with marked attention, and the audience wero evidently satisfied that this young lady would at no very futuro date take her stand in tho front ranks of the violinists of the day. Misses Maribel and Agatha rendered the vocal duet, “Trust Her Not,” very nicely indeed, and tho item proved to be one of the gems of tho evening. A pianoforte solo by MLss Maribel ~

brought the programme to a close. Thus j it may bo seen that the members of family, are veritable “daughters of

genius.” They are all excellent vocalists, .Slid every; one of them is a splendid reciter..:' Miss Agatha takes tho lead in this department, and is well supported by Miss Ruby and_ Master Bob, both of whom, although children of tender years, give unmistakable signs of futuro success.

The appearance of those two little people was always the forerunner of something very good. Miss Agatha is a violinist of no mean order, and she gave the audieneo ample opportunity to judge her capabilities with this instrument. But as a violinist Miss Maribel excels all tho

other members of the family ; and, indeed, tho musical powers of this young lady are simply wonderful ; she must be heard to be appreciated. We

almost forgot to mention that Madame Greenwood" played the accompaniments for her children, and showed the audieneo that she was a pianist of no mean ability. The second part of the-programme con- -pi sisted of a comedy-burlesque entitled “ Home Rule—After Dinner,’’which gave plenty of scope for Mrs Greenwood arid her clever daughters to display their talent to advantage. This brought a very enjoyable evening’s entertainment to a close. The family give another performance this evening, when there will be an entire change of programme. Miss Maribel will give one of her best vocal selections, “ The Jewel Song,” and Misses Maribel and Agatha will repeat the Meditation Religiouse, “ Ave Maria,” which was so well received last night. There ought to be a bumper house.