BLACKBALL ENTERTAINMENT.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 26 October 1901, Page 4

BLACKBALL ENTERTAINMENT.

The promoters of the entertainment by the Blackball Snowflakes in aid of the School 'Piano Fund at Blackball on Saturday week must have been gratified by the large and enthusiastic audience which patronised their efforts. Long before the time for commencing every seat was occupied, and a large number had the privilege of standing. Mr J. Leitch (Bones), sang Massa's Wedding Night" in his usual capital style, the chorus to it being rendered with great spirit, as also was Miss D. Boyle's ever appreciated song " Old Kentucky Home." Miss E. Eobinson pleased the audience with her " Coonis Serenade." "Don't bury me deep " by Mr 'C. Thomas, and "Eli Ehee by Mr W. Meadowcroft were excellently given, the choruses going well.. "Keep those golden gates wide open," by Mr Fred Eeinheimmcr, in first-class manner, and that ever favorite "O dem Golden Slippers" was rendered by Mr Sam Simons in his usual characteristic manner, the chorus backing him up splendidly. Mr Lloyd (interlocutor) sang "Only a Leaf," his light tenor voice being heard to great advantage. " Climb up Children, climb " was given by Mr Alex. Leitch (tambo) in a masterly manner. The life of the first part of the programme was centred in Messrs J. and A. Leitch, who kept up the fun by their frequent conundrums and jokes, both local and' genera). The second part commenced with a sketch by Messrs. A. Leitch, Simons, Lloyd, J. Leitch and Eeinheimmer, whose dancing was of their usual skilled and finished style; the make-ups wore very good. fcThe entertainment concluded with the wellknown farce, " Irish Justice," which was exceedingly funny and kept the audience in a roar from start to finish. All the characters were portrayed neatly and vigorously, Mr Crawford's evidence especially tickling the audience, which was a great contrast to the justice that was dealt out to the little outcast Master Jackson. Messrs James White, Secretary, and Mr M'Taggart, Treasurer, and the Committee must be congratulated on the result of their hard work. A dance was a fitting finale to a good evening's amusement.