THE CORRICK FAMILY.

Manawatu Herald, 2 August 1900, Page 2

THE CORRICK FAMILY.

Those who were fortunate enough to be present at the entertainment given bj the above family on Tuesday evening were delighted at the artistic, talents shown by the performers. The singing of Miss Alice Corrick was a revelation, and we might say that never before has such a sweet and powerful voice been heard in Foxton. She may truly be termed " The New Zealand Nightingale," and the richness and purity of her voice was a treat to listen to. Her songs " Tommy Atkins " and Mac : farren's " The Beating of My Own Heart " were enjoyable number?, and the young lady was recalled each time. The duets with her mother were also pleasing, when they gave " Life's Dream is O'er," and " In the Dusk of the Twilight." Mrs Oorrick is also a pleasing vocalist, and her singing of " Love's Own Sweet Song" drew forth rounds of applause. It was unfortunate that Mr Albert Gorrick pere was suffering from a severe cold, who regretted being unable to sing on that account. He, however kindly introduced other items, and his playing on the violin was much enjoyed. The orchestral numbers were also the finest yet heard in Foxton, the orchestra comprising Mr and Miss Ethel (violins), Miss Alice (viola), Miss Amy (flute), Miss Ruby (cornet), Master Leonard (clarionet), and Miss Gorrick (piano), and the selections from "The Bohemian Girl" and other popular operatic airs were charming. TBe fine blending of the instruments and exact time, combined with expression made these items a great treat to hear. Miss Ruby's cornet solo was also a clever performance for one so young, and Master Leonard also showed" much skill in his olarionette solo. This young performer also sang several comic songa in a manner which quickly put him in favour with the audience, and was 1 encored on each occasion. The dances comprised a Highland fling, four-in-hand Irish reel, and a sailor's hornpipe, given by the Misses Amy, Ethel, Ruby, and Master Leonard, delighting the audience, who insisted on a repetition of each dance. Miss Ethel also sang her songs with an archness that did not fail to please, and the young lady responded with new items. The entertainment wound up with a humorous chorus "De Lecture," by Miss Alice and the other members of the family, adQ

was a first-class finish to an evening's^ thorough enjoyment. Miss Corrick was a most efficient accompanUb during '.the evening. The Corricks are indeed clever, and those wishing to hear good instrumental music and singing by this cultured and musical family should not miss the opportunity of hearing them on their return visit to Foxton.