Foxton Vaudeville Minstrels.

Manawatu Herald, 2 July 1903, Page 2

Foxton Vaudeville Minstrels.

Last night the Public Hall was well filled with a most appreciative and delighted audience to witness the above combination in another of their enjoyable entertainments. The affair had been worked up for a laudable object by the management —to aunment the funds of two local churches—and it is unfortunate that more did not avail themselves of the opportunity of putting in an appearance. The wet night no doubt prevented many from attending. The Minstrels have made good progress, and their efforts last night showed they had put in a lot of time to give so successful a performance The first part consisted of the usual ‘ chair ’ business, and comprised the following:—Bones, W. Bullard; host, A. Jenks; tambo, P. Robinson; Mr and Mrs W. Blowers, and Misses Langford, M. and D, Laing, E. Webb, E., H., and E. Cook, and A Collins. The opening piece was an inspiriting chorus by the company "Qld

Virginia,” followed by Miss Langford, Vho sang “The Carnival Mr Bullard gave “ The Curly-headed Coons,” Mr Jenks “ Kitty Karney,’ Mr P. Robinson “ I don’t care he never comes back,” and Miss E. Webb was encored for her song “ Pumpkin Coloured Coons,” Mr W. Blowers had to repeat another .verse of “ Just tell- them that you saw me,” Mr Jenks “ When your golden hair is grey,” Miss M Laing “ She tells you a tale so nicely,” Mr P Robinson “Black Baby Back,” for which he was encored, and Miss Langford’s coon ballad “ Hello ma Baby ” had also to be repeated. Mr Blowers sang “The Girl I loved in Sunny Tennessee," the whole of this part of the programme being interspersed with local hits and Jokes which created no end of merriment. The choruses throughout were nicely rendered, and were a feature of the evening. A short finals entitled “A Penny in the Slot ” closed the first part of the programme. The second part opened with a solo by Miss Langford “By the Fountain,” which was encored, and Mr P. Robinson was also a great success in his song and dance “ Old Bob Ridley,” and had to submit' to the inevitable encore. Mrs Blowers recited “ The Mysterious Guest,” Mr Bullard sang “ A Job Lot,” and Mr Blowers contributed “Clorine,” both being encored, Mias E. Webb also had to repeat “Sister Myra wants to know.” The pianoforte aocompanimehts were played by Miss h. Qarbes in her usual finished style, and her execution at the instrument was a great help to the performers, A very laughable farce in which Messrs P. Robinson and J. Howard were the prominent actors, ended a very successful performance. At the interval the Rev. H, F. Wilson thanked the audience for their attendance, and likewise the management and performers Over i 7 was taken at the door, which will most likely be supplemented by a similar sum for tickets sold.