The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-10
GAY GUARDS IN BLACK.
Their Minstrel Performance a Big
SUCCESS.

The first appearance of the Savannah
Amateur Minstrels at the theater last
night was a successful one. The young
gentlemen acquitted themselves credita-
/ bly,, ana considering it was their first ap-
pearance in burnt cork, they have reason
I 70 be proud of their success. Managers
Patton and Greenwood are deserving
a great deal of praise for their efforts.
The programme opened with The Re
ceptlon of the Gallant Light Brigade,
headed by Capt. Harry Blum. Jr., and
composed of Privates Herty, Hatch, Car
ruthers, Dunbar, Wakeman, Connolly,
Common and Papy. The brigade wore the
Savannah Volunteer Guards uniform.
''Tamborinesn H. p. Greenwood. G. d.
Milton and George Spring. Bones f.
L. Patton, j. Ryals and +. M Papy fol-
lowed the brigade and took seats, three
on each end of the stage. The tam
borines' and 'bones" were ar
rayed in regulation minstrel cos
tunes, black dress suits with orange
facings. After an overture by Cobbs' or
ehestra, the Gallant Light Brigade"
was sung by the company 1t is a catching
song and was well given.
The first part of the performance con-
sisted of songs, interspersed with jokes
by the end men, Messrs. Patton
and Greenwood, assisted by MIR.
Blum, as introlocutor. Both the songs
and jokes were thoroughly enjoyed.
The Jokes were good and displayed con-
siderable ingenuity upon the part of the
authors. Some of them were rich, and
were so surprising that they almost took
away the breath of the audience.
The songs of the first part were: Love
Me Little, Love Me Long" by MIR Pat
ton They Pity Me Because Pm Blind, :"
j. F. Herty; "Climb Up de Ladder to de
Clouds G.. ID. Melton Loves Sorrows
Joseph Carruthers: The Worlds Fair, "
James Ryals; dream of Yore," Clarence
Hatch; Speak Easy H. p. Greenwood.
All the songs were good, but those by Mr..
Melton and Mr.. Greenwood took best
with the audience, and were most loudly
applauded. Mr.. Melton was compelled
to respond to recall. Mr.. Greenwood
Speak Easy" was rendered in genuine
minstrel style, and included several local
references, which attracted loud APP
plause.
A handsome floral emblem was pre-
sented to MIR. Greenwood at the conclusion
of his song from the other membersof the
company, in testimony of their apprecia
tion os his efforts.
1.-Two Little Coons in Blue parody
by Mr.. Greenwood, was rendered by
Messrs. Ryals and Spring in costume.
The song was of a topical nature, and was
rendered in good style. This concluded
the first part of the performance.
Mr.. f. M. Connor opened the second
part with a banjo solo, in which he
showed himself to be an accom-
piished performer. MIR. j. B. Connolly,
who is quite famous in local athletic cir
Cles entertained the audience with an ex-
hibitiOn of high jumping Some of Mr..
Connelley's jumps looked almost impOssi-
BILE, and he fully deserved the applause
he received.
Prof H l. Osborne, leader of Cobbs'
orchestra added a most interesting fea-
ture to the programme in a clarionet solo.
He showed himself to be a finished per-
former and his solo was much enjoyed.
Some excellent music was furnished by
the mandolin quartette. composed of
Messrs. E. M. Conner, +. M Papy, M. d.
Papy and G.. E. Wal1eman Their playing
was much enjoyed, and though the first
part was of some length, the audience
insisted upon an encore, which was
equally we'll rendered.
The programme closed with the "Pull-
man Porters,n by Messrs. Greenwood,
Ryals, Carruthers and Melton, the quar-
tette appearing in the uniform of Pull
man car pOrters with lanterns The part
consisted of a song and lantern drill and
was we'll given.
The young gentlemen received many
compliments for their successful perform
ance. Too much cannot be said for Mr.
Patton and Mr. Greenwood, by whose
efforts the company was organized, and to
whose labor, ingenuity and wit the credit
able performance is largely due.
Quite sum was realized, which will be
added to the fund for furnishing the
guards club rooms. The minstrel COM
pany will continue as an organiza tion, and
future performances may be expected for
other purposes.