The All Black Family.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3686, 14 June 1906, Page 2

The All Black Family.

MONDAY NIGHT. We have much pleasure in announcing that the marvellous Black Family of musicians, orchestra and singers, intend paying a return visit to Foxton on Monday evening next. The members of this talented family left a most favourable impression on the occasion of their last visit some fifteen months ago. Since then they have toured the whole of New Zealand and Fiji, everywhere meeting with crowded houses and pattering press Miss Nellie is a general favourite, her beautiful vocalisation being the wonder of all listeners, white her skilful manipulation of the violin delights'ah lovers of really good music. Miss Klsie has made rapid strides as a flautist, and in her singing of serio-comic songs is more piquant than ever. Her acting and dancing with her brother in a new double dance is one of the features of the entertainment. Mr Bert Black also lends valuable assistance to the family with cornet and ’cello, and in an American jockey dance scores a great success. Miss Doris, although only 1,3 years of age, is a musician of considerable skill and is thoroughly capable of taking a leading part in the orchestral selections and mandolin quartettes. Mr J. Black is one of the very best exponents of Scotch comic songs we have ever heard and is always in evidence as basso clarionet, violinists, and mandolinist. With Miss Nellie he is provocative of much merriment in the comic sketches. Mrs J. Black still finds the position of pianiste to the concert pieces in her usual efficient manner. The of entertainment they offer is musical and artistic, but it is also popular, appealing as it does to all tastes. Rising daily in popular favour this talented family have established a solid reputation, and built up an extensive ’ repertoire. They put on a bright enjoyable programme of good quality, and they will no doubt be welcomed by a large audience.