The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-05

whirled to the upper flooring, and by ms
superhuman strength in holding on to
the swift revolving shaft would have
been sent to the floor a mangled corpse.
His clothing was stripped from his
body and he was severely injured. He
resumed work soon after, and then
came the thought to him to quit shoe
business.
The Spy man was at his side when the
accident happened and lent assistance.
From early youth he showed wonder
full talent in music, took vocal and
piano instructions from Worcester and
Webster teachers, was a baritone sing
er for six years in the Episcopal church
and prominent in the boy choir under
Choirmaster the late James II. Marshal.
In 1881 he located at Keene, N. H.,
and while there he was often called
upon to sing at concerts, church socials
and banquets. 1t was here that the
manager of the famous minstrel troupe
known as "Whittemore's Minstrel Com
pany" heard Mr.. Fake sing and en-
gagged him for the season of 1882 and
1888 In 1884 he engaged with the Hen
nessey brothers for one season, and for
the next season as manager.
In 1886 Mr.. Fake was with the Rose
Hill English Folly Company" followed
in 1887 with Dockstaders Ministries,
thence with 'fRice & Barton Specially
Co." subsequently with primrose &
engaged with the Howard Atheneum
Co." and severed his connection with
companies last July, 1898.
After the first two years he asso-
ciated himself with the leading mu-
steal comedian of the time, Mr.. Sc
mons. of Salem, Mass, both of whom
since 1884 have given a musical act
second to none in the business. Since
last July they have been playing dates
and have signed contracts up to next
June Is. In their Is years of travel,
they have visited all the principal cities
in the United States and Canada.
Two years ago this musical team
were offered good money by a manager
in London, England, to play several
weeks engagement, but on account of
previous dates arranged, could not fill
the contract.
Henry F. Fake, the father Of the
subject of this sketch, Saturday re-
ceived a letter from his son, dated Chi
cago, Ill, informing him of dates for
four months, closing June Is.
They play from March to u, in
elusive. at Columbia Theatre, st. Louis,
Mo-. week of March II, in Orpheum
Theatre, Omaha, Neb. week of March
49, Orpheum Theatre at Kansas City,
Mo-; week of March rs, in Lyceum The
atre. Memphis, Tenn; week of April 2,
at Hopkins Theatre" in New Orleans,
La; week of April 10, at Olympic The
atre, Chicago, ILL.,; week of April II, at
HayTnarket Theatre, Chicago ILL.,;
thence eastward, opening on May Is,
in Keith's circuit, at Ruth's Union
Square Theatre, New York city, until
May %, when they appear at Keiths
Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa; and close
the season June % at Keith's Theatre
Boston.
They will go to their respective homes
for the lay-off season, and by invita-
ton of Charles II. Fake. several of his
associates will enjoy absolute rest for
a couple Of weeks at his cottage at the
lake.
Mr.. Fake, in his travels. met a
young lady at Columbus, o.. and il
proved to be a love match, for in Jan
uary. 1897, he led to the altar Miss
Fonze White of that city, and about a
year ago has made his residence in New
York city
Messrs. Fake and Semons have Of
fers from several leading companies fol-
their services for 1S99-1900 They have
not settled on any permanent plans af-
ter June 10.
Mr.. Fake possesses a baritone voice
pure resonant quality and plays several
instruments. while his partner. Mr. Sc.
mons. in his character Of a colored in
dividual with his side-spitting Jokes
and many instruments make up a team
! that has no superior on the road.