Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-24
THE BOYS MINISTRIES.
Performance Was Grand Success
 Last Night at the Lyceum.

Last Night at the Lyceum
 Many minstrel performance has been given or late and many an ey- ceiient che, but a more pleasing, more delightful or more charming one has not been given by amateurs than the performance furnished by the boys mlnstrels at St Patrick's fair last evening. A large audience was ill at tendance, every one of which antic- pated minstrel performance of more than ordinary characlrer, one which contained some new and novel innova- tions, and they were not deceived in their expectations.
 At about 9:3O the curtain rose. at the same time the lights in the hall were eXtinguished, envelSping the entire hall in darkness except the rear of the stage. A beautiful vision it was then; about seventy-tive boys in full evening dress with blackened faces, and DC wdered curly hair, sitting on q raised platform. In the center was Charles Spain, who was all that could be desired as interlocutor. On the highest row sat the members of the string orchestra. It was indeed an imposing appearance and it had an electrifying effect upon the audience. When the applause had subsided the opening chorus, Soldiers in the Park, from the opera, Runaway Girl, was rendered in fine style.
 The rendition of "The Oriental Queen" by James German, the boy so- prano. was one of the gems of the evening Master German possesses q: sweet and charming voice. My Geor- gia Lady," by Masters Shannahan, German Ryan and Delaney. was hear tily applauded. Masters Tehan and Mcdonald made q decided hit with the audience by their beautiful singing of that popular song, Ma Money Never Gives Out while trio, composed of Masters Welch, Sutreau and w De- fancy, were heard to great effect in the ballad. T Can't Tell Why 1 Love You" Their excellent singing was greeted with unusual applause. Mas ter Hickey made himself q prime fav- orite with those present by singing beautifully, i've Lost My Money"
 But the real hit of the evening was made by r. Clark, who sang in his own inimitable style. "Every Race Has Flag Except the Coon.s The min- strels presented n pretty sight as the final chorus of this song was sung. all standing and unfurling the flags of the different nations It was a fit ting finale to the first part.
 The Shelvey boys, contortionists and acrobats, delighted the audience with the performing of difficult feats. Some of the acts or feats performed by them were astonishing. They are won ders for their age.
 Many catchy and up to date jokes. jokes that were novel and unique, were
 1f As a whole. the entertainment was grand success in every way. No praise too great can be bestowed upon Miss Minnie Murphy, who had the supervis- ion of the boys. Their every act showed careful training and instruc- ton upon her part
 The B. A. c. will provide the stage program tonight, and the lady min strels will be are drawing card on Fri day night. The B. X. c. will march in a body from their hall on Bank street, escorted by the St Thomas Ca dets drum corps, and another drum corps will give a short street parade. A refined entertainment will be given by first class artists. Master Afontam bault, buck and wing dancer; the eel ehrated Hogan brothers will appear; William Tessier in feats of balancing on the invisible wire; Baker Bros, con tortionists; vocal and instrumental music. Early in the evening the mem bers of the B. A. c. and their lauy friends will partake of the supper which is being served. A turkey sup per will be served this eTening. nI ls expected that the city officials will pc nresent at the fair tonight and will nartake of the sumptuous repast. The Rev Fathers Michael of Win sted and Coppen of St Ann's church. this city. were present at the fair last evening and were greatly pleased With fine minstrel performance.