The American Minstrels.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 8 September 1891, Page 2

The American Minstrels.

The Public Hall, last night, was well filled to witness the performance of the above company. It was noticeable that some who were advertised to appear were not pre.scut, but this has been f-xplained to us, as being owing to their having sndciejly left the others quite unexpectedly. The nudien- c seemed mightly amnsed with the entertainment if ! laughter and npplause is any trua exhibition. The opening part was of the usual "nigger " performance type, with the jokes and all that. * ■'■■•■' The best part of the shoifcj£?as in the middle portion when thH^Hobatic* feats and the dnnoing took place. The tumbling of the Connor brothers • was very good aud showed both strength and agility. " V The Australian team of annd jig ana clog dancers were also much appreciated. The clog dance by the three, when in the sudden cessation of the dance*, the performed threw themselves into variou6 artistic -positions wns very good, and was highly applauded. These three danoers also gave a very amusing sketch r°

hree wharf labourers, their get up being immense. Mr Thomson '»i s ft most good oatured interlocutor. and in the last little farce noted in a oapital manner a* the servant of rather a rakish maiter.

Mr E. G. Wilson, the pianiste showed his mastery "f the instrument and pleased everyone with the BelectioDs lie perform d. The sh>w was evidently high'y relished by the pit, and their anconragement was so noted that the Manager stated that iliey would \<hy again to-night, wheu we t-hali expect to see another large audience.