"ALL BLACK" MINSTRELS.

Waipa Post, Volume V, Issue 234, 1 August 1913, Page 2

"ALL BLACK" MINSTRELS.

A novel and amusing entertainment was given by the "All Black" lady minstrels at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance of the public, the hall being crowded. The stage had- been tastefully decorated for the occasion with flags, banners, and evergreens, and harmonised well with the red and white colours worn »by the ladies. During the first part of the programme choruses and songs of an appropriate nature were given by members of the company, interspersed with gags, which were good, especially those dealing with local eelebiities, and caused a good deal of laughter and applause. Mrs Comer was interlocutor. Mrs A. Gibson and Miss V. Bryant (tambos) kept the audience amused with their funnyisms. Miss V. Lang's singing of "My Aeroplane," was well received ; while Miss R. Lang pleased the audience with her rendering of "There's a Little Black Cupid in the Moon." Miss Rene Andrew, although a little nervous, sang "Close Your Dreamy Eyes," in a manner which won for her wellmerited applause. " The comic

song, in character, given by Mi G. Galloway, was well received, and the musical monologue, by Mr J. Rule was warmly applauded and his re-appearance was insisted upon. Mrs Comer was heard to advantage in her rendering of "I Wouldn't Leave my Little Wooden Hut for You." The "Whistling Coon" duet was given by Mrs Gibson and Miss Lang, being accompanied by the members of the circle. A recitation entitled "Griffith's Kicking Moke" by Miss Bryant was an item that created a deal of amusement. Mrs F. Gibson made an efficient pianiste. The second part of the programme was devoted to a concert. Miss Margaret McKenzic and Miss Burk were enthusiastically received, the latter having to respond to an.undeniable encore. A splendid exhibition of club swinging was given by Miss V. Bryant. The programme was brought to a close by the rendering of I he farce, ' i l'i : Haunted House," staged !iv Misses A. McGivern, E. Mcvmvm, R. Lang, V. Lang, V. Bryant and Mrs Gibson. The hall was then e loured lor dancing, fully 50 couples taking part, and was kept up till shortly after midnight, excellent music being supplied by Mr G. Dalton. The supper arrangements were in the hands of a committee of ladies who carried out the details to the satisfaction of all.

Father Lynch briefly thanked those present for their attendance and for their appreciation of the efforts of the ladies who had contributed to the enjoyment of the evening- He also thanked all those who had taken part, as they had done remarkably well considering the limited time at their disposal, and were to be heartily congratulated on their initial performance.