BLACKBALL NOTES.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 29 August 1901, Page 4

BLACKBALL NOTES.

(OXJB OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

A reoord house and a record performance was tho verdict on the entertainment given last Saturday night. Great must have been the expectation to draw so many together and wo ventura to say none were disappointed but rather agreeably surprised. The programme was a twofold one; a short miscellanous concert followed bv a ar<ie The fane, an old one but a god ..Id 6ne,. "The Kitchen Bdle, " proved »n' all star ' performance. wa< not a"mick in tho cast, and thamusing little play went brightly from start to finish. Miss Smith's ''Penelope' W*h quite sulfioiont exp'anation of the fact that she had so many strings to her bow, that she had to keep what nho called a " dairy " before she mirried tho milkman. Her rendering was worthy of a professional. MrH. Harrison played the part of" Pitcher " the amorous pohcem »n, admirably , his hg make-up was immonsc. Mr Green as " Tosser " was just as good a typical representative of a cupboard loving " Tommy Atkins." His part being very effective and noatly given Mr S. Simons was " Walker Chalk " the milkman t andhispart could not have been in better hands. This turn for light co me'ly showing that he has great adaptability. , • u-mt Mrs Daly mado a charming "Mrs Croaker." Her linos being delivered with verve. We have an idea that this lady has until now, hidden her talents under a bushel, and will bo heard of again. A word of praise of the mounting 0? the play ought certainly to be given, Mr H. Harrison having undoubtedly taken great trouble. Of course it would bo easy to criticise sonic details of the performance, but fov a small town like Blackball, and as an of local dramatic talent, we say fearlessly it would be difficult to surpass. To those responsible for the admirable arrangements great credit is duo. It was only by a thoroughly combined effort that this success was attained. We hope it will encourage the promoters to continue the good work begun, not to let the interest excited flag unduly, and to give us a fnll drama next time, in which event we can promise them thore will be no lack of suppori on tho part of tho public of Blackball. Tho concert which preceded the farce was excellent and up-to date, tho performers being Miss Porkins, who perfectly sang "Always" and '-Love Tide." Mr T. Goodall, another Grcymouth star, was heartily encored for his capitil rendering of the cornet solo "Artistes." Miss D. Boyle, a violin solo and very pretty song. Mr John Loitch in "The King's Courier," used his fine voice with groat effect, and fairly brought down the house. A piano duett by Mrs Millington and Mis 3 Perkins was much appreciated. The object of these entertainments is to provide a piano for the school children. We are given to understand that the 1 Blackball amateurs intend staging the 'jKitchon Bello" at Nelson Creek and Ahaura within tho next few days.