Evening Star Minstrels.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume II, Issue 242, 3 January 1889, Page 2

Evening Star Minstrels.

The Evening Star Minstrels made their first bow to a Gisborne audience in the Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening. The hall was well filled, the entertainment being in aid of the Poverty Bay Rowing Club, and taking everything into consideration the performance passed off very successfully. The opening chorus ” Put on the Gulden Sword,” by the Company, and Mr Pierce’s song, “ The Wandering Refugee,” were well received. Mr Bruce caused much amusement in his comic song “ Daphne, do you love me?” Mr Barry sang “ Sweet Angels ” in a very effective way and was recalled. Mr Little sang ”Be kind to thy Mother ” well, being followed by the song “Thou art ever in my dteams,” by Mr Loomb, who was loudly applauded. Mr D. Ross was encored for the song “ Climbing the Golden Stairs,” which was rendered with much expression. Mr .A. Lewis followed with “ Let your tears,” and the first part of the programme concluded with the finale, Mrs Flannigan’s baby. The double shoe dance and song by Messrs Barry and Bruce took immensely, the performers having to reappear three times. Mr C. Lewis sang "Kiss ma and I'll go to sleep.” The comic sketch by Messrs Bruce and Pierce was well received, as also was the comic duet by Messrs Byan and Loomb. Mr Pierce was recalled for his bone solo. The tumbling of Mr Little was exceptionally good and after each feat the performer wee loudly applauded. The performanceconcluded with the farce "Ebenezer'a Visit to New York,” which was far in advance of that class ot amusement usually put on tbe stage by amateurs. The various parts were ably taken by Messrs Bruce, Barry, Loomb, Byan, and Pierce. Mr B. Bruce and C. Lewis took the part of bones and tambo respectively, the former keeping the audience in continual roars of laughter, and being repeatedly applauded for some very good jokes. The hall was then cleared for dancing, but as the day's outing seemed to have made the majority feel tired, only a few remained, and it was decided to relinquish the idea. The services of Messrs D. and H. Boss, who; layed the violin and piano respectively, were very serviceable in the accompaniments.