The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-09-15
AT THE T. U
The Christy MinstreIs Grand Double
Benefit a Success In Every
Particular.

Particular.
At $50 O'Clock, Tuesday evening,
Hagen's Opera House was filled TO its
utmost seating capacity. A critical,
cultured and enth~u siastic audience had
assembled TO witness the minstrel per-
by local talent, under the
dictatorship of the veteran minstrel,
Uncle Charley Christy. The entertain
ment was given for the benefit of the
band and orchestra, and a better burnt
cork show was never given in this city.
From the first number to the last the
audience was delighted, and at times the
applause was deafening. The interest did
not once subside, and, at the close, ex-
p%ressions Of commentator and words OF
praise Were heard on all sides.
h opening numbe was an overture
by the orchestra. 1t WAS we'll rendered,
and showed that its members had prac-
ticed their parts until they mastered
them.
Each participant was made up to rep
resent n negro, inc the disguise was
almost perfect. The Ministries proper,
consisting of fifteen stars, was arranged
in q semi- circle Mt the front of the stage,
while In the rear, on an elevated plat
form, was the orchestra. Many Jokes
were cracked, many funny stories were
related, and many ludicrous conundrums
were asked and answered.
Hon. Robert A. Hicklin was the "middle
man." and a better one we never saw.
The two end men were Uncle Charley
Chisty and Mr.. Frank c. Geyer. Both
are as fine as can be found anywhere.
They have performed in the presence of
thousands, and never failed to please.
Frank Geyer is one OF the most enter
tanning minstrel men We have ever had
superfiuous about his work. And Uncle
Charley Christy won his way to the hearts
Of all his auditors by his clever work.
In this entertainment there were no stale
gags, no smutty stories, no worn-out
anecdotes, no long whiskered chestnut.
Everything was bright, spicy, new. For
the arrangement of such a show Mr..
Christy deserves praise, and it reflects
great credit upon his long years of
experience In the business.
There were a number of vocal solos, and
each was well rendered and received a
generous share Of the applause. Billy
Gavin sang "Come Back to Baltimore"
and he sang 1t well; George Burniston
sang a beautiful ballad, "Fallen by the
Wayside;" Frank Geyer sang Crock and
Roll Me in You Arms" w. Hahn sang a
tnnnhfnO aalarfinn nnftaloA GUuhaa \
Was q Boy Like You;" Uncle Charley
Christy, In his inimitable Manner, sang
"Hand Me Down." Harry Mountain, In
his strong, clear tenor, sang "Norine
Maurine," a lovely selection; the peoples
favorite, happy Mansfield b. McClelland.
in his usual charming and bewitching
style, sang "Mamie Come Kiss Your
Honey Boy" and the grand finale, en-
titled "Carry the News" was warbled by
Christy, Geyer & Co. The quartette
choruses, by Messrs. Yingling, Friedrich,
Kohlman and Norman, were very fine,
and filled the "vast cathedral aisles" with
l,'yeet melody.
r An overture by the orchestra followed,
and, like its predecessor, was well received
and applauded.
Part second was opened by Messrs. UT,
Gillen, Homer and Smith, in a mandolin
and guitar quartette. They are all
good musicians, and their playing on this
occasion was excellent.
Uncle Charley Christy then appeared in
"Pathetic Emotions" and kept the
audience laughing for about ten minutes.
This part Of the show was new and
original. and very good.
Mr.. George Burniston's dulcimer solo
was one Of the best musical numbers Of
the evening, and pleased the large
audience very much. Mr.. Burniston is g
fine musician.
The cornet solo, by Mr.. Joe UT, was
delightful number. Joe gets as sweet q
tone out Of q cornet as we ever heard, and
he Is certainly q number one artist.
Harry Mountain and Billy Gavin, in
"Talent on a Bust" made a great hit
Both gentlemen worked like profession.
ais. Harry's tragedy and Billy's comedy
pleased the audience.
Mr.. William Mehl favored the audience
with a beautiful either solo, calling oul
thereby loud and prolonged applause
His playing is easy and graceful, and hs
m~anipulates his instrument in an artistic
manner.
The next Number was "OId Black Joe.'
1t was as sad and as pathetic as Bob
Hicklin's numerous unsuccessful attempt,
to render a vocal solo were laughabla. 10
the scene there were three characters
taken by Messrs. Hays, Kriehn anc
Christy. They each did well, and the ole
negro, as played by Mr.. Christy, wa
faultless. Tit old darkey's song, and tn,
death scene which followed, brought
tears to many eyes.
A unique and very enjoyable number
was the "Happy Hottentots." They wer
Messrs. Charles Geyer, Frank Nicholson
and Albert UT, In disguise, each Of whom
} proved himself to be q tumbler of consid
cradle ability. We have seldom seen q
!, good O contortionist as Charles Geyer. II
deserves the appellation "human snake.
For years he was in the front rank O
contortionists, and has performed with
number OF leading companies, including
one of his own.
The orchestra, consisting of Messrs
=, Lincoln UT, Albert Gillen, Algernon Il
Smith, Albert Homer, Joe UT, Ben
: Eaton, Geo. Schawe and Sam. Zeiler, the
rendered another choice selection, whicl
: was followed by a very laughable fare
comedy, entitled "Mixtures." The char
acters were by Frank, Albert and Charlie
Geyer, William Tillard Hays, Albert Gil
! len and others. 1t would cure the blue
at a distance Of forty rods. Frank Geyel
as doctor, photographer and barber
t brought down the house, and whe
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