THE GEORGIA MINSTRELS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1121, 3 May 1880, Page 2

THE GEORGIA MINSTRELS.

Although the dress circle was very sparsely patronised at the Adelphi Theatre on Saturday eYetiing, the lower portion of the bouse was crowded on the occasion of the first appearance of the Georgia Minstrels, The entertainment, which is a most varied one, cannot fail to attract and amuse, as all the performers engaged are well up in their business. As a tambourinist there are few that can compare with Mr Wilson, as he is not only perfectly master of that instrument with effect, but at the same time his humorous business is thoroughly appreciable by not being overdone, his efforts to please being materially assisted by bis brother corner man, Mr Wilkinson, who is also as great an adept in manipulating the bones as Mi- Wilson is the tambourine. These two performers, both in the vocal

and comic portion of the enteitaimnont) are equally good, the « Up Hijii ” of Mr Wilson and the “ Grotesque Dance of-- Mr Wilkinson meeting with marked approbation. Mr Easton is a host in himself his « Banjo Solo ’* alone of “ Home Sweet Home,” is one that if once heatd will long be remembered as showing what pefeotion can be obtained in handling that instrument; the effect on Saturday night being that that during this piece a pin could have been heard to drop in the house, while at the termination, the applause was most vociferous* As a slump speaker Mr Easton is also highly amusing, his eloeutiou being particularly clear and expressive. Of the only lady in the troupe, Miss Aray Johns* we can speak most favorably, as not only is she a most graceful dancer) but she also possesses a pure clear voice, which in rendering the solo part in “ Sweet Genevieve ” was heard to great advantage» The specialties of the remaining members of the troupe, Messrs Beaumont, Morris, and Herbert, we shall not particularise; suffice it to say that the company both as a whole and indi* vidually are a Well-organised and talented one. There will be an altera* tion in this evening’s programme, and we should strongly recommend those who can enjoy a good night’s hearty laughter and enjoyment to take advantage of the opportunity afforded at the Adelphi Theatre by the Georgia Minstrels.