THE STEELE-PAYNE BELLRINGERS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 117, 19 May 1903, Page 2

THE STEELE-PAYNE BELLRINGERS

The opening performance of this popular and tilenW cotnp <ny on Monday night at the Theatre Royal was well attended, tho audience showing ita appreciation of every item in a vory warm mauner, aud frequently insisting on encores. It wr, one of the most thoroughly enjoyable entertainments that one cm wish to hear,every member of the compiny being exceptionally gifted, and all of them acquitting themselves with distinction. They have reduced handbell playing to a very fine trt, the result being charming. Their part singing is well-balanced, tuneful, And expressive. Miss Agnes Rihillyfa \ great acquisition, her versatility having full tcopa in singing, pitying, recitation, ac'ing, and c»ke walking,' in each of which the scored a gre.xt 6u:c:es. Miss Maud Payne's pleasing cout-nlto and disticct enuncUlieudi lighted the audierco, as did also Miss Maber. Mus L-'zzi) Payne still maintaira her lead among a com pat y of good all round artiste?, her singing, violin, ski-ghbel), atd piano playing being if anything defter and mote tasteful than ever, Mr* Ralph Steele and Mr Willums both proved themselves favouiites with the audience. Altogether tho ont'.itajnment was one deserving highest praise, it being full of interest throughout and not by any means devoid of that wholesome humour which added to its charm.

to-night There will be a freah programme, and we can safely siy that anyone who patronises the performances will be well pleased with it, and those who do not, will miss a real treat.