JUBILEE SINGERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11400, 18 April 1899, Page 5

JUBILEE SINGERS.

The succession of large attendances which lias marked the Dunedin season of the Jubilee Singers is being well maintained, and judging by the size of the audience which assembled in the Princess Theatre last evening, the decision of the management to extend the season for a few nights longer was marked by sound judgment. A noticeable feature of the performances all through has been the extremely demonstrative manner in which the audiences have signified their appreciation of the efforts of the members of the company. The applause which greets the numbers is at times quite enthusiastic, and scarcely an item passes without a demand for a repetition being made. Last evening's programme was composed of an entirely new selection of plantation songs and jubilee melodies, together with fresh solo numbers, and all of these were rendered in the peculiarly effective and attractive style for which the company is noted. The jubilee choruses which seemed to meet with special approval were " The band of Gideon," " Meet me at the gate," and " The Gospel train," and all of.these elicited encores. The arrangement of Sullivan's "Lost chord," which has become such a- favourite with the patrons of the company, was again given, and as an encore ''My Lord, deliver Daniel" was contributed. Other selections by the company were: "I hope my mother will be there," '' The Lord's prayer," and the glee "Over the hills." Mr E. "M. M'Adoo sang with capital effect " Rocked in the cradle of the deep," Miss Jeannie Bqbinsou gave a particularly pleasing interpretation of "The Swanee Eiver " (the effect of which was considerably enhanced by a chorus), Miss Susie Anderson sang " The Creole love song," and Madame M'Adoo rendered "Wooing of the morning." Each performer secured 'sv full sharo of the honours of the evening. The recitation " Trouble in the Amen Corner" was capably delivered by Miss Belle F. Gibbons, while Mr E. H.- Collins scored a, distinct success in the coon song " Lily of Laguna." Jalyan again gave an exhibition of his skill as a juggler, and a fund of amusement was afforded by Mr Jerry Mills. An excellent night's entertainment was brought to a close by the vocal waltz "Good night" (Metz), sung by the company.

To-night another entertainment will ba given.