THE GERALDINE FISK JUBILEE SINGERS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2343, 14 April 1892, Page 4

THE GERALDINE FISK JUBILEE SINGERS.

All that was required was a judicious manipulation of burflt cork to make the entertainment given J)J the Geraldine Fisk Jubilee Singers, on Tuesday evening', a distinguished imitation of the original well-known Fisk Jubilee Sing-era. The siwnng was, judging- from the applause ( of the" audience, much appreciated. The entertainment only lasted about an hour and a-'ialf, but it had a decided freshness about ifc which was very acceptable to a Geraldine audience. Nothing raises the nose of contempt in a Geraldine audience more than an attempt to " palm " oft somewhich has been hashed and rehashed till all the" gravy " has been extractea. j>ly Kobson, the conductor, deserves all tne credit we can give him for his excellent choice and the beautiful expression he threw into the singing. Miss Lmina 31&91in officiated at the organ, and, considerino- that it was her maiden attempt in public as an accompanist, she got on wonderfully well. The programme comiUaccd With "Thsre-3 a meeting- to-

night" by the Singers, followed, by " The Lord's Prayer " and " Steal Away." Miss E. Sherratt sang-, in a sweet voice, "Tne Kingdom Blest," and three more selections were rendered by the singers—"My Lord's Waiting," " I'm a Rolling,'* and " Prepare Me." Mr Robson sang, with clear enunciation of words, " Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," and the singers closed the first part of the entertainment with " ! Tis Jordan River," " What Kind of Shoes You Going to Wear," and " Wrestling Jacob." During the interval the Rev. W. Woollass gave a short address on the sufferings and privations endured by slaves before their emancipation in America. The next part of the programme opened with a quartette "Sabbath Bells," by Misses Andrews and Sherratt and Messrs Robson and C. "E. Sherratt. " 'Way Over Jordan'" and " Gideon's Band," by the singers, preceded u pretty rendering of "The Better Land," by Miss Gibson. The next items were " Reign Massa Jesus " and " Angels Waiting at the Door," by the singers, an i '•Ave Sanctissima." a duet, by Missis Andrews and Robaon. After the singer.Had sung " Hail, hail," and " Turn Back Pharoah's Army," Miss Andrews rendered, in good style, " But the Lord is Mindful." The Rev. Mr Woollass proposed a hearty vote of thank to Mr Robson and the singers, and the programme was completed with " Good-bye, Brothers," and the benediction. The number present was a surprise to everyone, the chapel being comfortably filled. Tlie entertainment will probably be repeated at Temuka at some future date, to be advertised in this paper.