The American Colored Minstrels

Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 104, 25 February 1890, Page 3

The American Colored Minstrels

Referring to this company the N.Z. Times says :— There is one great charm about this company- — their entire show ,is free from the slightest vulgarity, and, besides, they possess what is rarely found in ordinary : inimstrel shows really cultivated aud naturally, good vioces; and the audience, fully appreciating this last night, freely applauded each song, in most cases an encore being, demanded. The usual corner business was smart and apt, and free from any coarseness. The company dress well, and the stage presents a very attractive appearance with the gaily attired band on a raised platform. •• The clever: Zouave troop gave a moßt enjoyable military spectacle, the stage representing a mimic battle field at ; night with the men asleep at the door of their tents when the bugle call to arms is heard, and the Black Watch ! have orders to march. Then conies a most, exoelleut military drill— -a 'drill every Voluuteer iv the district' should see as something to copy from. After this comes the attack, the victory, r and a pretty tableau of the dying guard. This part of programme alone is well worth the price of admission. Mies Eva j Germame, a new addition to the company is one of the most graceful lady contortionists ever seen in Wellington. Her tricks are very neatly performed, with an ease and neatness seldom attained by the most skilful performers of the male persuasion. This lady was warmly applauded for her act. The dancing of Messrs Sayles, Washington, Copeland, and Johnson is a pleasing change from the heavy jogtrot, hard thumping, jump- as-you-like jigs of the aVerage miustrel. The Connor Brothers (acrobats) fully maintained the high reputation they earned on their previous visit. The" neatness with which they perform their difficult feats was heartily applauded-. A very amusing comedy, " A Toff's Banquet," brought an enjoyable evening's entertainment to a close. As we have before sated, one great attraction of this company is the splendid singing. Each memt er has a good voice and knows how to use it. For a genuine evening's amusement — full of fun without vulgarity — we can cordially recommend the American Coloured Minstrels. (fr'w continuation of Reading Matter see fourth page.)