THE LYNCH FAMILY

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 616, 19 March 1929, Page 15

THE LYNCH FAMILY

BRIGHT SHOW AT TOWN HALL Tho Lynch Family, entertainers and instrumentalists, ■who have scored many successes on their world tour and latterly in New Zealand, gave the second concert of their Auckland season in the Town Hall concert chamber last evening. A talented company, they staged a programme diverse and interesting. For novelty the presentation is remarkable. Messrs. William, W. H. and J. B. Lynch are heard on the Sonorous Silver Chimes in old-time and up-to-the-minute music. The act is as clever as it is melodious. The trio's piece de resistonce is undoubtedly a turn on tho “Glassophone,” an instrument, as its name implies, comprised of glass containers in which is "ater carefully adjusted to the musical scale. The harmony is produced not with hammers, but with the delicate touch of tho lingers. Of several numbers none found greater favour than “Old Folks at Home.” Several pleasing pianoforte solos wire given by Mr. W. H. Lynch, who Hlso acted as accompanist throughout tho programme. Miss Pauline Kitchen, who has a soprano voice of outstanding quality, particularly in the higher register, gave “Little Town in Old bounty Down,” “Air from High Jinks." and encore items. Mr. Lester Barry, an Knglish actorfinger. who like Miss Kitchen, is making his first appearance in a New Zealand tour, is the possessor of a rich baritone. He sang “Honolulu in Iceland,” “Sands of the Desert.” and “Ramona.” In addition. Miss Kitchen and Mr. Barry contributed a duet. “In Caroline,” and a duet pot pourri, "Oriental Garden.” In this number Aftss Kitchen gives a fascinating imitation of a whistling bird. Bright comedy is given by Miss Norma Hall, a vivacious comedienne, who is equally good at male or "lady” impersonation. Her step dancing is well timed and daintily executed. She sang and pattered "I Dillcd and Dallied.” "Dreams. Just Dreams,” and “The Cracked Basin.” There is never a dull moment in a quick-moving show. The programme is well contrived and light and shade re doftlv regulated. The Lynch Family will give two more concerts during their stay in this city. The company appears again this evening and to-morrow evening. Box plans are available at Lewis Eady, Ltd.

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