THE BELLRINGERS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 258, 17 April 1880, Page 2

THE BELLRINGERS.

The Lynch Family of Bellringers made their appearance in the Volunteer Hall, Temuka, on Thursday evening. The hall was (in theatrical parlance) “crammed from the floor to the ceiling,’’ and if the hall was twice as largo it would have been nearly filled, as lots of people were unable to tbtain admission. The Bellringers’ fame had preceded them, so the Temuka playgoing public determined to treat the company to a bumper bouse. It is unnecessary for us. to comment on every item in the programme—in fact? space will not permit us. The whole of the bell-ringing items were well performed. Mr Lyadhurst (in conjunction with Mr Snow, Joey and Tommy) convulsed the house with laughter by his wßcy sayings. We think however that (without in any way disparaging Mr Lyndhurst’s talent as a ventriloquist) he might go in for something new in the wit and reppartee line. The dialogues introduced by him are now too old for the boards Every ventriloquist one meets with now-a-days has the same dialogues, puna and songs as were Used in the early days of ventriloquism. Even Vose and Davies are no better, as they use exactly the same dialogues, etc., as Mr C. N. Lyndlmrst. An alteration is absolutely necessary in that respect. R, and W. Lynch were very good in their comicalities and songs,and had to twice respond to rapturous cries of ‘‘Encore, encore.” Mr Santley’s songs wjare well received, and the audience acknowledged his talent by repeated applause. The Bellringers made their last appearance in Temuka last night to a good house Thera was a change of programme, which was an excellent one. The troupe appear at Ashburton to-night, and we can recommend a visit to the Bellringers’ performance by our Ashburton friends.