Country News.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 172, 6 July 1901, Page 3

Country News.

(fK'-H OUR SPiICIAi/ CORRESPONDENT.)

WAIHAO DOWNS

On Tuesday, the 2nd inst.. the Alabama Minstrels made their debut at the Waihao Downs wool shed, and Mr and Mrs Douglas and a large number of settlers attended. The shed was transformed for the occasion, and looked really beautiful. When the curtain was lifted* we noticed the minstrels were arranged as follows : Interlocutor, Mr W. 0. Arlidge ; bones, Messrs A. Gavin and J. Blair; tambos, Messrs John Young and C. Butler. The jokes by these four were both original and laughter-provoking, especially Mr Gavin, who was a host in himself. He sang a coftiic song, and Mr Blair gave us “ Camptowri Itaces ’ 'Lett style. Messrs Young and lA. .>ral«o sangi The first part coneluded with a farcical extravaganza, entitled “The New Cablepbone.” This fairly astounded the audience, so complete yreie the arrangements for Us u this farce, Mr Gavin was the top and totum. The noond

part consisted of jokes, songs, .etc., and was brought to a close with a farce entitled “ l)e Rights of Da Woman,” : n which Messrs Blair, Arlidge, Walker, Butler, Gavin, and Young took part.

At the conclusion, Mr Douglas thanked the minstrels fcr their entertainment, saying he, personal!v, was intensely araus Q d, and he thought the audience were also.

Mr Blair replied on behalf of the minstrels. He said they were pleased with the reception given them. The minstrels also had to thank Mr Morgan for the valuable assistance he had given. Mrs Morgan (piano) and Mrs McKenzie (violin) rendered valuable musical support during the entertainment.

Votes of thanks to Mr Douglas for the use of the shed, and Mrs Douglas for decorations, etc., brought an enjoyable evening’s amusement to a close. Mr J. Blair acted as stage manager, and gave every satisfaction.