THE SABLE ORPHANS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 1, 27 October 1883, Page 2

THE SABLE ORPHANS.

Tub above troupe gave their first entertain* meat last night in the Academy of Music, to a large and delighted audience, The song “ Time will steal the Roses ” by Mr W. Ratcliffe, was excellently well rendered in that gentlemans usual style. Master U. Tandy’s song “ Empty is the Cradle ” was sung in a style which proves great power and inflection of voice, whilst MrO. D. Berry’s “ Genevieve,” was sung with characteristic ability. Mr Edward’s " Little Footsteps” was.’exceedingly sweetly.given. The corner songs by Messrs Henderson, Fraser, Allanach, and Pierce, also went splendidly j Mr E. 0. MorganMorris sang “ Nothing at all,” and wejfoertainly must say that it would have been far better if he had sung noZAiny at all. Mr Edwards “ Let me like a Soldier Fall,” was sung in a manner which proved that he is a tenorjof great, scope and power, whilst Mr Fraser’s “ I am so Volatile ” showed clearly that hit lungs, will bear a greater strain chan his legs, and that ho has overtasked the latter. Mr Ewbanks, violin solo “ Homo Sweet Home,” with variations, was one of the gems of the evening, and he roi only playa with grc:.t taste and effect, but also carefully and correctly renders the composer’s work. Master Morgan-Morris sang “ Happy be thy Dreams, with very tolerable effect. Mr Ratcliffe thoroughly deserved the plause which he met with. Mr Pierce’s bone solo showed great expertness in the manipulation of those great essentials to a negro minstrel’s entertainment.

lhe Farce t.-M, as announced, a thoroughly “side splitting absurdity,” in which Messrs Ratcliffe, Fraser, Berry, and Henderson excelled themselves.

We certainly hope this company will again shortly appear before the public, and at their platform is to benefit and assist local charities, we feel assured they will be well supported.