THE JUVENILE MINSTRELS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1539, 2 September 1881, Page 2

THE JUVENILE MINSTRELS.

The Juvenile Minstrels made their first appearance in Kumara at the Theatre Royal last evening to a moderate house. The weather was anything but inviting, and this no doubt militated to a considerable degree against a large attendance. The good reports that had reached us concerning the

abilities oT these juvenile artistes were more than Verified by last evening's performance. The solo and quartette singing of the boys in the first part of the programme was really admirable, the clear fresh tones of their voices bleuding in a very pleasing and satisfactory manner. The songs " Dreaming" and " Gathering Shells" are specially worthy of mention, while the eccentricities of Masters Wade and Murray as the " corner men*' were particularly mirth-provoking. Master M'Loughlin, as " Massa Johnston," was exceedingly dignified, and spoke his lines with a distinctness and clearness v of which many an old stager would feel proud. The second part of the programme was of the usual miscellaneous character, and contains some items which are deserving of more than passing notice, among these being the step-dancing and character-singing of the little fellow who rejoices in the name of " Tiny Toby;" the highddcking double song and dance of Masters Wade and Murray; the ballad singing of various members of the company, and the negro sketches in which Master Murray proved himself to be a clever comedian. Mr Love contributed in no small measure to the amusement by his rendering of various motto songs. As the Company's season is but a short one, we would advise all who like a good and pleasing entertainment, and one which has the charm of novelty, to pay the Theatre Royal a visit. To-morrow afternoon, at half-past two, a special performance for the convenience of schools and families is announced, at which the price of admission for children will be one shilling to the front seats, and sixpence to the back seats.