Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-04-11
The EIaverIy Minstrels.

h Haverly Minstrels were greeted
with another crowded house last even
ing, and they certainly deserved Just
that kind of a recognition. 1t has MOI
been u privilege in the past to receive
the visit of any organization OF talent
that would compare with the company
performing at Bigelow's Hall at the
present time, and although our popu-
lation are OF the cosmopolitan charac-
ter that have either visited or resided
in large cities, and are in consequence
familiar with the best of entertain
ments of this class, all were com PEELED
to admit that the aggregation was a
superior n in every particular. The
stage facilities being very meagre, and
the scenery of the most primitive na-
ture, it throws the troupe entirely on
It's own resources, and the fact that
they are able, in spite OF these draw
BACKS, to interest and amuse the as
semblage, stamps them as finished art
lists. There are no bitches nor annoy
ing stage waits from the opening to the
finale, and each and every one are we'll
nigh perfect in their roles. 1t is simp.
ly two hours of unadulterated amuse-
ment and enjoyment, interspersed with
choice bits of vocalism, quaint charac-
ter acting, comlical sketches, sparkling
witticistns, and novel sp~ecialties, and
where the general performance attains
such a high standard, 1t is difficult to
praise in detail. Our old favorite, Billy
Rice, the prince of Ethiopian comedi-
ans, occupied the bone end, and Frank
Cushman was the tamborinist of the
occasion. Their brilliant mots, witty
dialogues and amusing darkeyisms,
kept the audience in a state of uproar-
ious laughter until the close of the first
part. Messrs. Rapier and Dixon, both
OF whom possess cultivated voices of
considerable compass and power, were
heard to advantage and their ballad
renditions were applauded to the echo.
In the second part, George Thatcher,
who, by the by, is inimitable in his
role, took occasion to relate in his
quaint and peculiar manner, and in a
style that is beyond imitation, his va
ried and amusing experiences. His
t1ngud5 efforts are characterized by a
half hating hest ,ting form of speech,
with a constant tendency to repeat the
idsb low WoIuS Vi d SeilttICt, Uudt Is at
onc novel and extremely amusing.
We consider him one OF the foremost
attractions of the troupe. w. Henry
Rice renewed his triumphs of the pre-
vious evening, i'll the prima donna
line. The California G%uartette sang
with wonderful effect. their voices har.
monizing splendidly. Welsh and Rice,
who are two of the best song and dance
men in the business, contributed a
musical act en- tiled the Diergo Family,
and Billy Carter made a few remarks,
very laughter-provoking one they
were, while tuning up his banjo.
Charles Diamond introduced his harp,
and demonstrated that he was a most
skilled and pleasing performer on that
instrument. The closing comical
sketch of the Two Tramps was a ludic-
rous piece and delighted the assemblage
with its laughable absurdities. There
will be another change of programme
this evening, and the full strength of
the company is included in the list. In
the words of a popular song, we adj
wise our readers, without regard page,
sex or condition, "to take it in"