JUBILEE SINGERS.

Taihape Daily Times, 1 June 1918, Page 5

JUBILEE SINGERS.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers made their appearance at the Town Hall last night before a splendid audience. Preceded by. a big reputation, and with a recollection of the wonderful performances of their predecessors, they had SL difficult task before them. But, to use an Americanism “they made good” and their entertainment was an altogether delightful one, which was thoroughly appreciated by the audience, whose somewhat unreasonable demands for encores were good-humoredly acceded to by the performers. It is, of course, in their concerted items that the Singers are supreme their singing of “Steal Away,” being perfect, the intonation precision, and light and shade being rendered admirably, while their intoning of “The Lord’s Prayer,” was effective. “Good News,” was given with gusts and “He Moves” was sung very effectively. “Hear dem Bells” was a perfect specimen of ensemble singing, the pealing of the bells standing out just sufficiently to give the number its character. Of a somewhat humorous character “The Band” met with a great reception. 1 ‘ Onward, ” “My Lord Delivered Daniel, ” were all equally well rendered. Mr. H. Wilson was in good voice, his bass solo “Floral Dance,” probably being his best contribution. As an entertainer Mr Marshall Palmer proved very able, his songs and recitation, being well received. Mr. Syd. Haines, the comedian of the company, was soon a prime favourite with the audience, his numerous turns being very humorous. In Mr. Belcher the company has a very pleasing tenor, his vocalisation of “My Pretty leaving nothing to be desired. Miss Leila Wyburd, soprano, sang her solos very sweetly, her Interpretation of “For the Sake of the Past”, being artistically rendered. Miss Gibbons has a most unusuai voice, being of a baritone in timbre and pitch, and her songs were sung very tastefully. The contralto of the company Miss Folly has., a beautifully rich voice, which was nicely under’, control. Her, singing of “ Mother of Grief ’ ’ and verse from “..Dear. Little .Shamrock,” being charming. Miss Millar has a robust soprano voice, admirably suited to her solos, her singing of “Maggie” being quaintly humorous. In her duet with Mr. Haynes, “The Bee,” she was “some bee.” The male quartette rendered two items, “Bingo”; being very laughable. One of the brightest and most musical entertainments which has visited Tiahape closed with the National Anthem. Mr. Palmer thanked those present for their attendance, and announced that the Singers would pay a return visit some iime in July.